On Thursday Microsoft declared that the Xbox 360 gaming console maker would cut down the price by $20 of high-definition DVD player, an accessory for the Xbox 360. Currently the device is sold at the price of $199, after the price cut it would be sold at $179.
Apart from the low price, Microsoft has also announced to add five free movies with the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player.
Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of Global Marketing, Interactive Entertainment Business, Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft stated, “With the price reduction to $179, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player continues to be the most affordable way to enjoy high definition. From the start, we set out to offer Xbox 360 owners an unparalleled high-definition experience, with a choice of optical discs on the HD DVD format and digital downloads through Xbox LIVE Marketplace, both of which have a selection of the best content Hollywood has to offer. Today’s announcements around ‘300’ and ‘Heroes: Season 1’ are great examples of how we believe HD content can be offered to consumers.â€
Like Microsoft, its competitor Sony had cut the price of the PS3 earlier in this month.
The high-definition DVD player’s price cut is only valid between August 1st to September 30th.
