Personally, I say yes it is.
From the hardware that it provides definitely. But it is up to you if you are willing to "shell" out that kind of money if you're purpose is gaming.
But it comes with all the gizmos, gadjets, and gimmicks.
If you add it all up then it is, but from a gamer's point of view then its questionable. It's really up to what you prefer and decide.
is the PS3 worth the additional 200 over xbox 360? I am talking about the 60 gig the 20 gig is absent in my area and has been?

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