Wii/Ps3/360 - National Survey Shows Which Is Most Wanted For The Holidays.

[HappySqurriel]

Desroko said:

HappySqurriel said:

shams said:
My most wanted? How about a new house? Or my own desert Island?

Does anyone actually get a HD-TV for Xmas? Thats... a rather pricey gift!

Growing up my father always gave us a large "Santa" present as a family rather than buying everyone their own little present; this would work out to be a new computer, tv, or videogame system and would often cost a similar ammount to a HDTV today. I don't think many people get gifts like this but I do know that families often make one (or several) large purchases at christmas.

A more disturbing trend I heard of was that the average American spends $4,000 at Christmas so maybe there are a lot of HDTVs given to individuals.

 Are you sure about thatlast bit? I could dig up some data, but the highest quote I heard was $1,000.

I believe it was average American, although I admit that it could be average American family ... Regardless, it was a lot more money than me and my (mostly) well employed close family ever spend so it surprised me.