According to Xbox.com, it looks like the new external HD DVD drive is going to debut at $199 dollars US. Not only that, the drive will initially come with a HD DVD movie (King Kong) and also the Xbox media remote, to help get things rolling. The movie and remote bundle makes this a very tempting offer. The remote alone is 30 bucks, if purchased separately later.
It also looks like a very nice remote and it appears to have an integral trackball. (oops, it apparently is a logo for Xbox, not a trackball-my bad) I also see a pretty green button, near the bottom third of the remote. On the information page for the remote, we can read this: Windows® XP Media Center Edition Button and Media Center Edition functionality are included.
I wonder how an HD DVD movie looks in 720p or 1080i in comparison to an upscaled DVD?
By following this link at Xbox.com, we can read the blurb about pricing and availability:
Source: Xbox
