Prices for “Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite game console” have been included in the comparison since 9th Oct 2007. Prices are at their highest and consoles are often sold as a bundle with new exciting games to entice the buyer. A few months down the line prices start to fall a little and bundle deals get better so you get more for your money.

HDMI ports and cables follow the exact same pricing structures as the Wi-Fi chips. When purchased in bulk and included in these systems, these enhancements cost Microsoft virtually nothing extra when they sell these systems at $399, and they would add far more in value to the product for the consumer than it would ever come close to costing Microsoft. HDMI, a larger hard drive, new movies and TV content? Remind me why the gamer in me cares?