Newsshack have reported that Microsoft has confirmed the addition of HDMI ports to all newly manufactured Xbox 360 premium consoles.

"Yes, we are offering an HDMI port for Xbox 360 simply as another choice in Xbox 360 owners’ games and entertainment experience," a Microsoft rep told Shacknews in an e-mailed statement. "Retailers are gradually introducing HDMI-enabled Xbox 360s into the channel to meet demand."

It is unclear as yet if this is for North America only or if the units will be introduced worldwide. 

The HDMI output was originally introduced only as a feature on the Xbox 360 Elite but it seems that they have now decided to include this across the board.

Microsoft also confirmed to newshack that  the upcoming Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition console will also include an HDMI port when it is released in September.

What are your thoughts on this news? are you happy that you can now purchase a 360 with HDMI? would it make you buy a new premium?