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Xbox 360 HD DVD Player

Fact Sheet

September 2006

Microsoft Corp.'s line of Xbox 360 Authentic Products continues to grow while enhancing the way people experience games and entertainment.

The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player offers Xbox 360 owners the most affordable way to jump into the next generation of DVD technology and experience HD DVD when they are ready. Just add Xbox 360 HD DVD Player to Xbox 360 for the ultimate home-theater experience with more clarity and detail than high-definition TV (HDTV) content via broadcast, cable or satellite.

Key Features of Xbox 360 HD DVD Player

The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player offers stunning video and immersive surround-sound audio, with six times higher resolution than DVD (up to1080p) through a component or VGA connection after the fall 2006 console update. Innovative interactive content capabilities enable picture-in-picture commentary, scene selection and menu access - all while the movie is playing. Users can enjoy blockbuster HD DVD releases, with more than 150 titles available by holiday season 2006 from major movie studios including HBO, Paramount Pictures, StudioCanal, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Only HD DVD offers a "combo" disc: a DVD on one side allows playback on all existing DVD players, in your home or car; the other side is compatible with the HD DVD Player. The player works seamlessly with your Xbox 360 system, using the system's processing power and audio connections to deliver the highest possible video and sound quality. Setup is easy: Just plug the HD DVD Player into the USB port on your Xbox 360 console and jump in. The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player comes with the Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote (a $29.99 U.S. value) and the Universal Pictures film "King Kong" on HD DVD (a $39.98 U.S. value).

The information contained in this fact sheet relates to a pre-release product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the hardware product when it is first commercially released. This fact sheet is provided for information purposes only, and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the fact sheet or the information contained in it. Dates mentioned herein are subject to change without notice.

Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

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Octavia Goredema, Edelman, (323) 202-1909, octavia.goredema@edelman.com

AnnMarie Thomas, Microsoft, (425) 706-9695, athomas@microsoft.com

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