It appears as if Microsoft's strategy to include a HDMI port in all new premium Xbox 360's is limited to just the US market only for the time being. A spokesperson commented that there are no plans to introduce such a revision in Australia.

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Comments from a Microsoft representative indicate that HDMI-equipped Premium 360s will be available in Australia and New Zealand at some point, although that could be a long time in coming.

“We are offering an HDMI port for Xbox 360 simply as another choice in Xbox 360 owners' games and entertainment experience. Retailers in the US are gradually introducing HDMI-enabled Xbox 360s into the channel to meet demand. This is not something that will affect ANZ [Australian & New Zealand] retailers or consumers for some time yet,”