Microsoft Stops Production of HD DVD Add-on

Not really a surprising move (and a day or two old), but drastically reduced prices of HD DVD Xbox 360 Add-ons for anyone that thinks $50 isn’t a bad deal for the collection available.

As a result of recent decisions made by Toshiba, Hollywood studios, and
retailers, Microsoft plans to withdraw from HD DVD. Xbox will no longer
manufacture new HD DVD players for the Xbox 360, but we will continue
to provide standard product and warranty support for all Xbox 360 HD
DVD Players in the market.

As we stated earlier, we do not believe this decision will have any
material impact on the Xbox 360 platform or our position in the
marketplace. HD DVD is one of the several ways we offer a high
definition experience to consumers and we will continue to give
consumers the choice to enjoy digital distribution of high definition
movies and TV shows directly to their living room, along with playback
of the DVD movies they already own.