If(f) they make a guarantee that all releases were going to be available as download, they could release an SKU without optical media. Personally, I wouldn't buy it, because I'm a cheap skate, and I like buying old used games for a couple quid.
I picked up 5 games with my Xbox when I bought it, for £20. Some of those games cost £20 on their own on the marketplace.
As for some kind of SSD/cartridge based media, I think it's a fantastic idea. While they may be a bit costy now, mid-generation they could certainly start paying off. Thing is... Microsoft may be happy to take that hit, but will third-party publishers?







