HD DVD for the Xbox 360

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Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins, a Microsoft senior program manager, prepares to demonstrate the company's HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360. The new hardware is expected to be offered to consumers in time for the holidays.

Published: August 9, 2006 -- 03:56 GMT (20:56 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
HD DVD drive atop Xbox 360

An HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360 sits atop the game console. Microsoft isn't saying how much it will charge for the external drive, which is scheduled to go on sale during the holiday season.

Published: August 9, 2006 -- 03:56 GMT (20:56 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
HD DVD drive

Microsoft's HD DVD drive for the Xbox could be one of the least expensive HD DVD players on the market, according to Collins. Unlike DVDs, HD DVDs allow users to watch two video clips simultaneously.

Published: August 9, 2006 -- 03:56 GMT (20:56 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Microsoft demonstrate the company's HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360.

Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins, a Microsoft senior program manager, prepares to demonstrate the company's HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360. The new hardware is expected to be offered to consumers in time for the holidays.

Published: August 9, 2006 -- 03:56 GMT (20:56 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler