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Microsoft XBOX 360 HD-DVD Player

Microsoft XBOX 360 HD-DVD Player

MPN: 9Z500013

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Description: You've experienced next-gen gaming on Xbox 360 … now experience next-gen DVD movies with HD DVD. Available November 2006, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology, along with the flexibility to enter when ... read more

You've experienced next-gen gaming on Xbox 360 … now experience next-gen DVD movies with HD DVD. Available November 2006, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player is the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology, along with the flexibility to enter when you are ready. Just plug Xbox 360 HD DVD Player into Xbox 360 and enjoy the ultimate home theater experience with more clarity and detail than broadcast, cable or satellite HD. Feed your HDTV the high definition content it craves with HD DVD on Xbox 360! minimize
 

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ktf77 from MI
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May 2004
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5 Star Review can't beat the price

Strengths:

$200 for an HD player.... its amazing how much more crisp the picture is than regular DVDs.

Weaknesses:

No power button. When I am playing my Xbox, the player is always on... it would be nice to be able to turn it off.

Posted Jun 18, 2007 - HD is really beautiful on a big screen. I bought player this along with the Planet Earth HD DVD set, and it knocks you socks off seeing the animals in HD!

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revivalizt
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5 Star Review Nice HD DVD for the price

Strengths:

Cheap HD DVD for the early adopter of HD DVD. You can use it for your PC thru USB or you can take the shell off and put it in thru IDE.. but you have to use a program called AnyDVD.

Weaknesses:

The picture quality is so-so .. compare to a normal HD DVD player.

Posted Jun 10, 2007 - Well .. to summarize it's a good purchase for the price I bought. It has very nice HD DVD controller, it has backlight. It comes with King-Kong HD DVD which is really nice. King Kong is one of the best HD DVDs so far. I can't think of anything bad about this this player other than the picture quality is a so-so .. but then again if you have a nice plasma TV .. that would be a different story cuz u can calibrate your TV for the best result.

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timanlee from NY
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Jul 2006
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5 Star Review Awesome!!

Strengths:

So worth it. Sharp Picture

Weaknesses:

No Weaknesses

Posted Jun 4, 2007 - Hey everyone, I recently brought this: One word for this: Awesome, Sharp, 7.1 sound, Serously the best, Clearer than regular, Cheap price, good quality, FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!!

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kgivens from PA
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4 Star Review HD-DVD on the cheap...if you own an Xbox 360...and the right cables...and TV

Strengths:

It really does play HD DVDs, and at far less expense (for now) than any standalone player.

Weaknesses:

Only that it requires the right hardware to run, and the knowledge that soon HD-DVD players will actually be much cheaper than this unit

Posted May 13, 2007 - The first one I bought was defective straight out of the box, so I returned it to my store and got a second unit, which has worked flawlessly. Paid between $150 and $175 after local taxes (and a store coupon promotion). At that price, I was ready to try HD DVD, especially since the unit came with King Kong on HD-DVD---a terrific title to witness at hi-def. No complaints other than the additional noise it creates alongside my Xbox 360.

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mrsandmannet from IN
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Jul 2005
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4 Star Review HD DVD on the Cheap

Strengths:

Portable USB that allows interface with your PC. Price

Weaknesses:

No HDMI

Posted May 8, 2007 - Although we dont know who will win the format wars, I am fairly impressed with the picture quality of this unit. I think this will stay a good investment for a couple of years. With the ability to connect to the PC and the quality and value of the unit, I highly recommend.

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Buckyboy85
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Sep 2005
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4 Star Review Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Review

Strengths:

Produces an absolutely excellent picture and fantastic sound. It's a very small add-on that fits anywhere. It also comes with a remote control and, in my case, King Kong.

Weaknesses:

None

Posted Apr 21, 2007 - If you are looking for a HD DVD Player and already have an XBOX 360 this is a no-brainer. (Unless you are convinced HD DVDs will not last, and they will only be making Blu-Rays). It's pretty cheap and produces stunning graphics. Once you start watching HD movies you will not be able to go back to regular movies. Very easy to install this software on to the 360 and I have had no problems with it.

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MisterJensen from WI
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5 Star Review A "no brainer" for under $200!

Strengths:

SHARP picture, incredible sound, inexpensive, adds extra USB ports to your XBOX 360, includes free HD DVD movie (at the time of this review), can double as an extra DVD drive on your PC

Weaknesses:

No next generation 7.1 lossless audio support, HD DVD has less movie studio support than Blu-Ray (at the time of this review)

Posted Mar 2, 2007 - Even though the format war is still undecided, you can't lose with this next generation video drive at a price under $200! The picture is spectacular, the sound is awesome, and having two drives on my XBOX 360 is the only way to go. There have been a lot of people that have complained about the XBOX 360 not having an internal HD DVD player. I for one LOVE that it is not internal for three reasons. First of all, it keeps the price down for people who want an XBOX 360. Secondly, with the uncertainty of the format war currently going on, if HD DVD tanks, Microsoft is sure to offer a Blu-Ray drive instead. With this in mind, you won't have to replace your game system. You can just use your XBOX 360 HD DVD drive as an extra DVD drive for your PC (or sell it) and pickup the new XBOX 360 Blu-Ray drive. Lastly (and MOST importantly in my opinion), I LOVE having a 2nd drive for my XBOX 360. I can keep my movie in one drive and my game in another without having to move my big butt from the couch. This unit (with the XBOX 360) not having HDMI is a mixed bag. On one hand video quality between HDMI and component is nearly indistinguishable, so HDMI is not important. On the other hand, not having HDMI means that you can't have any next generation 7.1 lossless audio (like Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD). Even without the next generation audio, the audio is still spectacular! I wanted a next generation video disc player to use with my new 60" HDTV, but didn't want to end up with a "Beta". Getting the XBOX 360 drive was a safe way to go. I was able to get my drive from Circuit City for only $160 using a $40 off coupon and I'm able to rent (unlimited) HD DVDs from Blockbuster Online so I don't have a library of discs that will collect dust if HD DVD dies. It was a cheap upgrade, and I'm lovin' every minute of it. Don't waste any time, get it!!!

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scacountor from NY
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Sep 2002
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3 Star Review Not for Audio/Video Enthusiasts, but a decent HD DVD option

Strengths:

Cheap, good picture, works with both PC & 360

Weaknesses:

No DTS support. Need to buy additional $500 elite system for 1080p output.

Posted Apr 21, 2007 - This is a decent option for anyone wanting to get their feet wet in the High Def DVD waters. However, those looking to push the limits of their new a/v toys will be disappointed. MS has been promising a DTS fix since November and for some reason I can't figure out the games come out in 1080p over component, but the HD DVD is 1080i. I ended up putting this in my PC (which has its own issues...the card drivers don't support 1080p yet) but at least I get DTS sound.

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killian2k2 from VA
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Oct 2003
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5 Star Review Outstanding!!!!!!!!!

Strengths:

Amazing picture.

Weaknesses:

Nothing

Posted Nov 28, 2006 - www.thedvdwars.com/ind... All the quality with none of the sony DRM. It just makes sense. Blu-ray made so many promises and did not deliver. The consumer is motivated by price and the PS3 can't compete with the modular approach of the X360.

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sem99
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4 Star Review I like it!

Strengths:

high quality image

Weaknesses:

works only with xbox360

Posted Aug 16, 2007 - For the money and with the current offer for 5 free hd-dvd movies you can't go wrong with this one. It works as advertized, plays back dvds and hd-dvds equally well.

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Pookymeister from PA
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5 Star Review hddvd

Strengths:

1080p picture, one of cheapest options

Weaknesses:

Just don't like having to have 360 on

Posted Dec 4, 2007 - Im sticking with this until a comparable 1080p standalone player is available at a reasonable price. The xbox addon is about half as expensive as another 1080p player , so works for me. Picture looks awesome and my sound system is ancient so the audio issues mentioned in other reviews don't bother me. Recommended

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3 Star Review Misconceptions on 1080P...

Strengths:

Cheap HD DVD option

Weaknesses:

not sure if Blue Ray or HD-DVD will win out.

Posted Oct 10, 2007 - A lot of comments have said you can't get 1080P out of this, which simply isn't true. You can get around not having the HDMI output on a regular xbox if you use the VGA cable and optical output. Of course, this assumes you have a HDTV that supports a PC connection, but most made in the last couple years do. Just pick up a VGA cable with optical support and you have 1080P...

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kricekrabber from CA
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4 Star Review XBOX 360 HD-DVD-Drive Review

Strengths:

Compact, Good-Looking, USB-compliant (mini-usb), includes internal 2-port USB hub, multi-function remote, and King-Kong

Weaknesses:

Noisy, External Power Supply

Posted Sep 23, 2007 - This is solidly constructed and sturdy drive is built to last. The drive is fairly loud while spinning up and being used, but quiet otherwise (this is in part due to the fan located behind the rear of the case). Although it initially appears chunky and awkward, the chrome drive tray bezel, lime-green LED (which indicates the drive's power and status), and the curves of the case (which resembles a closed book) make for an aesthetically pleasing look. The only other matter is the external dongle power supply. If one can live with these two issues, say perhaps with a good cable management system and an enclosed entertainment cabinet to help quiet the noise, then the unmatched price for this drive make it a solid purchase. - Notes on Function: The HD-DVDs can be played in two different ways. The original manner proposed by Microsoft enables use of the striking Remote which includes plenty of buttons and the relatively intuitive xbox 360 video playback software interface configurable on-screen. The other way is somewhat surprising. The drive can be connected to a personal computer and will be automatically detected and installed when using Windows XP or later. This, in combination with a HDCP-compatible video-card, monitor, and playback software (CyberLink,InterVideo,etc.) (if lacking these, work-arounds are obtainable through internet searches) will permit playback of hd-dvds.

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