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Also, the 360's Core had an important psychological value. Even if you hated it, it told you that the 360 was just a $300 system, with an extra $100 for the better experience, but otherwise, it cost the same as the first Xbox.

The same obviously cannot be said for the PS3, which launched at around double the price of the PS2.



A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.

Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs