Yeah gaming is not that expensive (compared to other luxuries and entertainment. Obviously if you are poor/have low income, it's expensive but you know what I mean). Especially if you have a rental subscription. My Xbox 360, Wii and DS were all great investments. I just recently got a PS3 and that investment will pay off itself in no time I'm sure. Already got LBP GOTY and Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction bundled with my 250 GB PS3. And I rented God of War III to play this weekend (and next weekend if I don't finish).
I held back at first, thinking that if I just went out and bought all the consoles that I'd be doing something wasteful with my money. But then I see my acquaintances spending $100/month on cellphone bills and all this money on girlfriends, clubbing, etc. So what's the bloody difference? Oh yes, if you spend outrageous amounts of money on "normal" things, it's ok. But if you'd rather spend the money on gaming, you're a loser (and the gaming is much cheaper). A double standard.
