The features introduced in this generation include the support of new disc formats: Blu-ray Disc, utilized by the PlayStation 3, and HD DVD supported by the Xbox 360 via an optional $200 external accessory addition, that was later discontinued as the format war closed.
Selle generatsiooni iseärasuste alla kuulub uute ketaste formaatide toetamine: Blu-ray Disc, kasutatav Playstation 3-l, ja HD DVD, mida toetab Xbox 360 valikulise 200 USA dollarit maksva välise lisa kaudu, mis hiljem katkestati, kui formaadisõda lõppes.