MikeG

#11: I guess all the other cheap-asses here agree - $1600 is an extravagant amount of $$$.

I for one, think that's BS. People sit and gripe about a measly $1600 with a much more expensive item in their driveway. It's all about what's important to you.

It doesn't come down to whatever number you make "well north of" - it's all about what you'll spend. To me, $1600 + software is _reasonable_.

Those who don't find this reasonable should acknowledge that they've made the choice to be cheap about it and not pony up for the hardware. That's not Sony's, Microsoft's, or Nintendo's fault or decision - it's yours, and if you lack the ability to acknowledge that as a result, you're going to miss out on some great exclusives, you're engaging in fanboyism. PERIOD.

The Wii will offer us (it appears) a lot of opportunities to experience games in a fresh new way - with its innovative interface.

The PS3 will offer us (likely) what the PS2 did in the last gen with respect to library - massive selection. That + Blu-Ray + a system that might just wow us with this gen's best graphical WOW factor once we get past launch window titles.

The 360 does offer us (now) the most integrated online experience of the bunch, and while Wii Connect might challenge Xbox Live for the best console online experience, that remains to be seen.

So, for a mere $1600 or so you can have all 3 with a nice little bevy of accessories. Why not cut the fanboyism and just go that route?