Well if you want a really good value why not wait a few more years and then I'm sure the prices will be even more attractive. If this is how you approach your purchases then you are always going to be in limbo waiting for the next "good deal". Don't get me wrong, I like a good deal as much as the next guy but I'm not gonna wait 4 years after the nextbox comes out just to get a good price.
Just curious, has it been strictly the price that has caused you to wait so long or have you not wanted to be an early adopter? If it's the latter then you will be in the same boat with Natal. I say go ahead and get an Arcade and never look back, I doubt you'll be that pissed off when all the while you'll be able to be playing all those games on your own 360.
And +1 about the MW2 bundle.
I LOVE paying for Xbox Live! I also love that my love for it pisses off so many people.
