Hello! I'd like a PS3 for $199.

[ZenfoldorVGI]

To be completely honest with you, this gen, as far as efficiency goes, you should probably only have a PS3 OR an Xbox 360.

The reason is, those consoles share close to 80 percent of the same library.

There are a handful of exclusives, but unless they ALL appeal to you, it is not worth paying an extra 199 dollars just for the right to play them.

Now, if you have NO HD console, then to you, each HD console should be worth a lot more, since you would then have the option to buy the vast excellent library of multiplats this gen.

That said, I think that with the exclusives available, and assuming you are willing to pay 199 dollars for a PS3, you could easily see your way to spending 299, IF, and only IF the PS3 gets reinvented with a slim, and a few more exclusives come your way that you would be willing to rent and/or buy.

Otherwise, just wait. It sucks, I know, but waiting will probably be the best bet when it comes to any purchase. The console will only get cheaper, more well made, and the library will get better. For your money, waiting might be the best bet.