Microsoft shows off HD DVD drive for Xbox

The device–about the size of a hardback book–played “The Phantom of the Opera” as Collins pulled up a menu bar to display a few of its navigation and interactive features that can be called up on screen while a movie is playing. Collins said Microsoft’s HD DVD drive will be among the least expensive of the HD DVD players, but he declined to disclose the drive’s retail price.

If they are holding back a price, then it’s obvious it will still cost a fair bit. The player is actually larger than I personally believed it would be, but it can safely [at least I hope] sit on top of your 360 to save room.