Ok, I already have the HD-DVD add-on for the Xbox 360 and am very satisfied. However, I'm contemplating getting a Blu-ray player as well (the Samsung $500 one). My question is that I believe that a "regular" HD disc player needs to be connected to the internet somehow to download firmware and whatnot. How would I have to hook it up? Secondly, the $500 seems reasonable at this point, would the prices go down anytime soon (please don't mention PS3) i.e are there going to be "budget" blu-ray players?