Sony claims Xbox 360 requires HD DVD, etc., thus costs $700 - Engadget

Sony claims Xbox 360 requires HD DVD, etc., thus costs $700 - Engadget: "remember, kids, an HD DVD drive is not required to do anything but watch high def movies -- it has nothing to do with high def gaming. "

Now this is a really stupid tactic. Sony chose to make the PS3 "more than a game console" they need to suck it up. Making the extra features add-ons is just smart business. That way all segments of whatever you see the market to be get to participate at whatever price point is approriate.