Real Price Comparison.

Why would you need Xbox Live and a wireless adapter? Why does everyone assume everyone needs a wireless adapter and Xbox Live? Oh and this chart is a better comparison.

[QUOTE="Couth_"][QUOTE="BigDaddyPOLO"]You don't need a wireless adapter unless you're too lazy to use wires.BigDaddyPOLO

[QUOTE="drj077"]

Actually, here is the real price comparison:

80 gb PS3 with built in wireless, bluetooth, and blu-raydirect from sony using their sony rewards program - $270 new with taxes

Dualshock 3 controller from newegg.com with free shipping - $42.99 new

Free Online for the life of the console - $0

Motorolla H710 Bluetooth Headset from Amazon.com (this is what I have) - 36.51 new

Total for all this awesomeness at the same prices I purchased all of it - $349.50

Couth_

That's not a bad deal. It all depends upon what kind of features you enjoy. For me, I love having my wireless built in and the ability to use by bluetooth headset both with my PS3 and my cellphone. Not to mention the added functionality of having a blu-ray player with HDMI outputand a true surround with optical audio output as I'm sort of an audio/video-phile. Plus, it's really nice to have wireless controllers; even if they are both incredibly overpriced on both the PS3 and the 360. Thefree online with the PS3 is what really lured mein as the long term savings for online gamingcan not be ignored. Plus, I can swap out my hard drive for a 500 gb for around $50.

[QUOTE="BigDaddyPOLO"]

[QUOTE="Couth_"] That's a rediculous statement. Plenty of people need WiFi, including myselfCouth_

My router is 3 feet from my Xbox 360, I also have 2 laptops & a gaming rig but they all connect to router wireless. However I have spent $80 on Xbox Live since 2006. Microsoft has given 1 year for free recently. HD, headset, & wireless controller all came with my console.

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

My router is 3 feet from my Xbox 360, I also have 2 laptops & a gaming rig but they all connect to router wireless. However I have spent $80 on Xbox Live since 2006. Microsoft has given 1 year for free recently. HD, headset, & wireless controller all came with my console.

shawn7324

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

TR800

They've been doing it for a long time. It was worse when the HD-DVD add-on was still being sold.

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

TR800

He owns both consoles and is trying to relay his personal purchasing experiences. I too once owned a 360 (around the time of launch) and it was far, far more expensive to maintain and equip with accessories than my current PS3.

[QUOTE="shawn7324"]

My router is 3 feet from my Xbox 360, I also have 2 laptops & a gaming rig but they all connect to router wireless. However I have spent $80 on Xbox Live since 2006. Microsoft has given 1 year for free recently. HD, headset, & wireless controller all came with my console.

Couth_

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

TR800

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

[QUOTE="Couth_"]

[QUOTE="shawn7324"]

My router is 3 feet from my Xbox 360, I also have 2 laptops & a gaming rig but they all connect to router wireless. However I have spent $80 on Xbox Live since 2006. Microsoft has given 1 year for free recently. HD, headset, & wireless controller all came with my console.

shawn7324

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

They've been doing it for a long time. It was worse when the HD-DVD add-on was still being sold.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

TR800

[QUOTE="TR800"] i laugh at cows trying to put up the price it's hillarious.Couth_

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

[QUOTE="TR800"] i laugh at cows trying to put up the price it's hillarious.TR800

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

f50p90

I bought mine with my own money i have a job.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

I paid more for my 360 than my ps3.

Xbox console $350 (1 year ago), wifi $100, Plug and play charger $20, XBL $50 = $520

PS3 (fall) + HDMI cable $10=$410

So the OP's argument makes sense to me, considering how that is exactly what happened in reality. For me the PS3 was cheaper.

Not to mention that the Ps3 included a blueray player that I use all the time (my 360 got the RROD too).

furomaster_99

[QUOTE="Couth_"][QUOTE="TR800"] i laugh at cows trying to put up the price it's hillarious.TR800

Welcome to 1995.

[QUOTE="furomaster_99"]

[QUOTE="TR800"] i laugh at cows trying to put up the price it's hillarious.TR800

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="furomaster_99"]I laugh at lems who justify rrod, paying for xbl, and NOT having features on their console.

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="TR800"] Fair enough but the 360 in the real world costs $199 up front.TR800

I bought mine with my own money i have a job.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

f50p90

I actually got my Xbox 360 for free when I bought my 42" Samsung Plasma so I can't really argue much on price, but can say that you shouldn't have to pay extra for a feature your not going to use.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Couth_"]Cows don't put up the price it's true.. For the xbox 360 to be equal to the PS3, they come out to ABOUT the same price (with HDD, and WiFi) Sure many people don't NEED those, but some people dodrj077

Welcome to 1995.

I saved £55 i don't care.

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

[QUOTE="TR800"] i laugh at cows trying to put up the price it's hillarious.TR800

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

But in the real world the $200 arcade system doesn't have the features that most people want. Its gimped. I don't know a single person who bought an Arcade that didn't go out and buy an HD and XBL and probably the plug and play. If they need wifi, forget about it.

For someone who never wants to play online, ration out their saved their games, never download anything, buy batteries every week, yes then the $200 arcade is cheaper. But who are these people, I don't know any of them.

[QUOTE="TR800"]

[QUOTE="f50p90"]In the real world? Did your mommy and daddy buy you yours or what? That WAS a real world situation.. Some people NEED wifi, and most people want a HDD for their 360.. Lemmings are just as ignorant about price as cowsf50p90

I bought mine with my own money i have a job.

[QUOTE="TR800"]

[QUOTE="f50p90"]In the real world? Did your mommy and daddy buy you yours or what? That WAS a real world situation.. Some people NEED wifi, and most people want a HDD for their 360.. Lemmings are just as ignorant about price as cowsf50p90

I bought mine with my own money i have a job.

I pay £5 per month for xbox live that is extremely cheap.

[QUOTE="furomaster_99"]

[QUOTE="TR800"] Im not a lemming and 360s lately are running great so you can forgot RROD and the cost monthly is cheap.TR800

You better go find some wood to knock on. You have my personal guarantee. You will get the RROD.

[QUOTE="f50p90"][QUOTE="TR800"]

I bought mine with my own money i have a job.

shawn7324

I live in Scotland not America.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="furomaster_99"]Oh??? MS fixed the rrod? Hey, you might want to get that info to MS so they can make a public announcement.

Mr_Ditters

You better go find some wood to knock on. You have my personal guarantee. You will get the RROD.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Hey I'm just saying thats what actually happened.

Mr_Ditters

But in the real world the $200 arcade system doesn't have the features that most people want. Its gimped. I don't know a single person who bought an Arcade that didn't go out and buy an HD and XBL and probably the plug and play. If they need wifi, forget about it.

For someone who never wants to play online, ration out their saved their games, never download anything, buy batteries every week, yes then the $200 arcade is cheaper. But who are these people, I don't know any of them.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="furomaster_99"]Oh??? MS fixed the rrod? Hey, you might want to get that info to MS so they can make a public announcement.

You better go find some wood to knock on. You have my personal guarantee. You will get the RROD.

[QUOTE="furomaster_99"]

[QUOTE="TR800"] Im not a lemming and 360s lately are running great so you can forgot RROD and the cost monthly is cheap.TR800

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="furomaster_99"]Oh??? MS fixed the rrod? Hey, you might want to get that info to MS so they can make a public announcement.

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="furomaster_99"]Oh??? MS fixed the rrod? Hey, you might want to get that info to MS so they can make a public announcement.

furomaster_99

Ive had my 360 for a year and no RROD and it's a bit desperate using the RROD card.TR800

[QUOTE="furomaster_99"]

[QUOTE="TR800"] Ive had my 360 for a year and no RROD and it's a bit desperate using the RROD card.TR800

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="furomaster_99"]No, you stated that rrod is no longer a problem. It's still failing way more than it should.

They've both cost me around the same. Maybe the 360 slightly more because of 3 years of XBL.Floppy_Jim

[QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]They've both cost me around the same. Maybe the 360 slightly more because of 3 years of XBL.TR800

[QUOTE="TR800"][QUOTE="Floppy_Jim"]They've both cost me around the same. Maybe the 360 slightly more because of 3 years of XBL.Floppy_Jim

60GB 360 with Backwards Compatibility is $299.

80GB PS3 without Backwards Compatibility is $399. So add $130 for a PS2 and you have $529

With that sort of difference I could afford a stand-alone BD player and 2yrs of Live which has been substantially better than PSN up til right now. Live has been smashing anything PSN has had to offer since 2002 because you get what you pay for. Sony or the game devs eat the cost which is bad. Although Live should now be halved in price.