Soleron said:
Hardware is really really cheap now. Excluding monitor and peripherals because the console doesn't have them, I could put together a PC that gives 360/PS3 like graphics for $300: CPU $50 (X2 240) Total: $270, or $170 if you use whatever computer parts you have now Because you do own a computer right now, so just reuse it and add capable CPU/graphics/RAM. Not $1500 at all.
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Now I love my PC... And I use it for more than just gaming, (Solidworks engineering software.) And I agree that it doesn't cost 1500 dollars at all to get ps3 equivelent graphics. But you're also comparing costs to building it yourself compared to an already assembled PC (which is technically what the PS3 is) which would drive the costs up. Building a PC takes time and effort, that people may or may not hve.
Not everyone can build a PC. And Yes imo it is easy, but not necessarily for people that haven't done it before. And their's trial and error/compatibility problems that could occur and they could be like WTF what do I do now.
And you're also forgetting the O.S. Which unless you're stealing it, or are eligible for a student version or already have an existing OS. Costs 100 dollars. Or you use linux... but then it's gaming compatibility, is really small.
