A PC is a tool for work which just happens to be able to play games. I make money with the damn thing and I can write the cost off my taxes.
Comparing that to the cost of a console is like comparing the cost of a tool to a toy. Sure, the plastic chainsaw from Toys R Us is far cheaper than a 500-dollar-thing from Makita or something, but I can't do anything with it besides playing around mindlessly. I don't know, maybe it's just me, but comparing a PC to a console doesn't make any sense at all. The only exception would be if you would buy a PC solely for playing games, but that sounds kinda stupid. =P
Official member of VGC's Nintendo family, approved by the one and only RolStoppable. I feel honored.