For £280, you would get at least one bundled game with your console, probably more if you shop around.
Wireless adapter - not required if you have a physical cable connection or an existing wireless bridge.
Play & Charge Kit - again not required. You can use normal or rechargeable AA's, you don't HAVE to use a play and charge kit.
Xbox Live for £40? Better deals are available if you shop around. It would also be churlish to point out that the PS3 equivalent is far inferior, but I've no problem with being churlish. The PS3 equivalent is far inferior to Xbox Live.
But of course the biggest difference is £120 for the HD-DVD. This is all about choice. If you WANT to play HD-DVDs, then this is a cheap option. You are not FORCED to pay for it.
It is amusing to see someone defending the cost of the PS3. Sales would seem to show that most do not see it as value for money.
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What about choice?
You are not quite comparing like with like Gavin.
For £280, you would get at least one bundled game with your console, probably more if you shop around.
Wireless adapter - not required if you have a physical cable connection or an existing wireless bridge.
Play & Charge Kit - again not required. You can use normal or rechargeable AA's, you don't HAVE to use a play and charge kit.
Xbox Live for £40? Better deals are available if you shop around. It would also be churlish to point out that the PS3 equivalent is far inferior, but I've no problem with being churlish. The PS3 equivalent is far inferior to Xbox Live.
But of course the biggest difference is £120 for the HD-DVD. This is all about choice. If you WANT to play HD-DVDs, then this is a cheap option. You are not FORCED to pay for it.
It is amusing to see someone defending the cost of the PS3. Sales would seem to show that most do not see it as value for money.