I think that there are 2 ways to look at any purchase.
1. The cost at the start - Cheaper to start but more expensive extras
2. The cost over time - Expensive to start but cheaper extras
Consoles are the best for Option 1, as you pay $500 for a console and another $100 for accessories. Cheaper to buy the system. You pay for the difference over time, with online MP costs and every game costing $10-$20 more. You are limited to dated hardware that is not upgradeable. If you buy only 30 games($10 per game increase in cost) you hit the $900 number. If you are like most gamers, you are more than likely to get 60+ games and get to the $1,200 number
PC’s seem to fall into the 2nd category. You pay $900-$1,200 up front. There isn’t a charge for MP online and the games are $10-20 cheaper per game. It can be upgraded over time, but doesn’t need to be.
Either way, you kind of end up at the same price.
It is near the end of the end....
