Xbox 360: HD DVD add-on only $50

Microsoft have dropped the price for the HD DVD add-on for Xbox 360 to only $50. This follow the news the other day (read here) that Microsoft will discontinue the HD DVD player add-on.

The new price is already relfected on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

Here is the news from Gamescoreblog.com:

Beginning today, in most regions, you can pick up the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player for an estimated price of $49.99 /€49.99 (and equivalent local currencies).

• Supports existing HD DVD movie discs (more than 400 titles currently available in the US and 1,000 internationally) – many of which are combo discs that also include the DVD versions of the film
• Includes the Xbox 360 Media Remote Control (a $20 value – US ERP)
• Includes the King Kong HD DVD (a $20 value – US ERP) (Available in North America Only)
• Plays standard DVDs, allowing you to have a game and a movie ready to play at all times
• Provides an additional USB port for your Xbox 360 and includes USB 2.0 cable