it is funny that such a small % of people actually have the capability to utilize the PS3 (not to mention its games willnot take full advantage of this for a while either).
it really is a system too early for its own good
Everyone knows the Playstation 3 is the most advanced of the next generation consoles. However, very few people realize how much it costs. If I wanted to buy this console I need a new television, speakers and equipment to support it. I am not going to include the equipment in this estimate so it will be a bit low. First I would buy the Sony KDS-R60XBR1 TV. This is about $2,900. It took me a while to find 7.1 surround sound speakers, but
Cambridge SoundWorks Newton HD 7.1 Home Theater System costs $4499.92. Finally I need an A/V receiver to make sure everything works properly, the Denon AVR-4306 costs $1999.00. TOTAL $9398.92. That sounds expensive, but without the best audio and visual equipment, the Blueray DVDs would just look like regular DVDs. I could buy a $20 DVD player to do that. Now I understand why fans of the Playstation 3 argue the price is not significant. Lets add it in $9398.92+$599.99 equals $9998.91. No thanks, I am going to stick with my Nintendo Wii that looks and sounds like crap regardless of the TV. Total costs $22 TV plus $250 Wii =$272. I think $9998.91 is greater than $272. Remember, this does not include games and equipment. The same idea can be applied to the XBOX 360, but it is much cheaper. You can throw out the 7.1 surround sound speakers, the over priced A/V receiver and replace the 1080p TV with a more affordable 720p TV. It will break $1,000, but it will not come close to $10,000. In conclusion, you might be able to afford the $600 console, but can you buy the $9,000 in equipment to run the console properly?

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