mjc2021 on 29 March 2009
| Shadowfest3 said: I think a lot of times the general public sees the price, and not the value of a console in the long terms, as a buying tool. I own all 3 of the consoles and, imo, I think that the Xbox 360 should have wi-fi built in, just in case if someone wanted to use in the future. Microsoft charging an extra $80 (if it's on sale) to $100 extra for something that even the Wii comes with standard is a tad bit much. The main reason I bought a PS3 is because of the FREE online, even if it's not up to par with XBL, blu-ray disc player, built in wi-fi, and reliability. All of the features that the PS3 has that the Xbox 360 doesn't gives reason for the value argument. However, for me this hold true, for the casual gamer it may not. It all depends on what that specific person wants and needs. |
Well if it’s a long term issue than consumers can just wait until it truly demonstrates its superiority over the 360 and is cheaper.
I definitely have a huge problem with the price gouging Microsoft does for the accessories. But at least you have the option of purchasing them. Sony has probably sold more hard-drives and wifi adapters than Microsoft because Sony didn’t give people an option.
Now if my Xbox 360 were to break I could get an Arcade console, or a cheap used one and just apply my accessories to it. When it comes to the PS3 though I basically have to drop another $400. You won't save much buying an older used PS3 either because those are actually in demand.
