VGKing said:
sales2099 said:
Damnyouall said:
If they use it for entertainment, wouldn't it make much more sense to get Playstation next where online is FREE?
~$350 USD of online fees in 7 years is not insignificant.
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sigh...Free doesn't mean better, I think people like yourself cant be reminded of that enough.
But $350 over 7 years really is pocket change. You make minimum wage thats still $20 000 per year (at least it is in Canada). $140 000 in 7 years. Again, minimum wage. Never mind if your a kid your parents buy it and if your older your probably making at least double with your career.
Sometimes, people dont mind paying a little more to get the best.
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No, free does not always equal best.
But paid doesn't always equal best either.
$350 isn't pocket change though...that's a lot of money for the middle class(the 99%) That money could be spend paying off bills.
If you're a kid then the parents will be less likely to pay a yearly Live fee.
A smart parent would get a PS3(talking 2011/12 here) since its cheaper in the long run.
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$350 all at once definitely is a good amount of money but over 7 years it's basically a non-factor. In fact you can get that number below $250 for 7 years if you're a smart shopper. Basically there is no definitive or best way of choosing. Simply look at your needs, weigh the factors, and pick what best suits YOU.
A smart parent would get whatever console/device that best suits their needs (which seems to be Wii for many)
