Microsoft cuts Xbox DVD player to $179

[Gizmo]

Is Microsoft feeling the pressure to 'seed' the HD-DVD market?

ZDNet

Microsoft said on Thursday it would lower the price of the high-definition DVD player accessory for its Xbox 360 game console in the United States to $179 from $199, and add five free movies to anyone who buys the machine in August or September.

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[Daniel ~]

As they loose money on every sale... I almost want to buy one! ":O}

[fantomfreq]

Originally Posted by Daniel ~

As they loose money on every sale... I almost want to buy one! ":O}

It's known that Microsoft was losing money on each purchase of an Xbox 360, but I'm not so sure that they're losing money on the separate HD DVD player.

[Daniel ~]

Good point! ":O}