According to an FAQ published by the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA, DisplayPort was designed specifically for PC, monitor, and projector use. Adapting the technology for TVs as an alternative to HDMI was never a consideration for VESA. Considering that game consoles have historically been designed with the living room experience in mind, there has never been a practical reason to implement DisplayPort compatibility if the living room TV wont accommodate it. On the other hand, the...
