Xbox 360 vs PS3 – The Price So Far
Here’s what kotaku has so far on the price of the PS3 and the Xbox. We’re putting them here side by side for easy comparison.
PS3
Playstation 3 standard: $599
PS3 Network Platform: Free
Wireless Networking Adapter: Built-in
Blu-ray player: Built-in
Second Wireless Controller: $49.99*
USB charge cables: FreeTotal: $648.99
Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Standard: $399.99
Gold Xbox Live Subscription: At least $49.99
Wireless Networking Adapter: $99.99
Second Wireless Controller: $49.99
Two Play and Charge Kits: $19.99 times two.
HD-DVD: $199*
Total: $839.94
The asterisk on the second wireless controller for the PS3 is there because kotaku just assumed that Sony will be pricing competitively against Microsoft when it comes to their peripherals. For the Xbox, if you don’t count the much needed HD-DVD player, it’ll only be around $8 more expensive than the PS3. Counting it though you can see the difference, $839.84 vs. $648.99. The PS3’s package gonna be around $200 cheaper.
Some would say that the $50 assumption on the second wireless controller for the PS3 is a bad call, but if you think about how cut-throat the console war is right now, it’s a good price to start.
With the HD-DVD, it seems that Xbox will win that price contest by 200 bucks. You could save on some money by not getting the Wireless Networking Adapter, and the subscription to Xbox Live. That will take a lot out of the Xbox experience though. If you’re the type that likes to mold in your basement with your game, alone, unconnected, and satisfied with the glow of your TV, then more money saved for you.
What’s good for those not eager to make the jump is that prices for the previous gen will probably drop.
Kotaku notes that this tally was made with intelligent guesses so conclude with caution. And we’ve yet to count in the HD-TV and the price for the games available. We think it’s going to come down to the pricing of the individual games and how well run their online services are. Since both are pretty competitive with what they’re offering, and how they’re pricing, it’s the games available for each system that’s going to win the “value war”.
Since this is a very touchy topic to end with just our opinion, start firing on the comments page people. You’re very welcome.
Via kotaku
Here’s what kotaku has so far on the price of the PS3 and the Xbox. We’re putting them here side by side for easy comparison.
PS3
Playstation 3 standard: $599
PS3 Network Platform: Free
Wireless Networking Adapter: Built-in
Blu-ray player: Built-in
Second Wireless Controller: $49.99*
USB charge cables: FreeTotal: $648.99
Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Standard: $399.99
Gold Xbox Live Subscription: At least $49.99
Wireless Networking Adapter: $99.99
Second Wireless Controller: $49.99
Two Play and Charge Kits: $19.99 times two.
HD-DVD: $199*
Total: $839.94
The asterisk on the second wireless controller for the PS3 is there because kotaku just assumed that Sony will be pricing competitively against Microsoft when it comes to their peripherals. For the Xbox, if you don’t count the much needed HD-DVD player, it’ll only be around $8 more expensive than the PS3. Counting it though you can see the difference, $839.84 vs. $648.99. The PS3’s package gonna be around $200 cheaper.
Some would say that the $50 assumption on the second wireless controller for the PS3 is a bad call, but if you think about how cut-throat the console war is right now, it’s a good price to start.
With the HD-DVD, it seems that Xbox will win that price contest by 200 bucks. You could save on some money by not getting the Wireless Networking Adapter, and the subscription to Xbox Live. That will take a lot out of the Xbox experience though. If you’re the type that likes to mold in your basement with your game, alone, unconnected, and satisfied with the glow of your TV, then more money saved for you.
What’s good for those not eager to make the jump is that prices for the previous gen will probably drop.
Kotaku notes that this tally was made with intelligent guesses so conclude with caution. And we’ve yet to count in the HD-TV and the price for the games available. We think it’s going to come down to the pricing of the individual games and how well run their online services are. Since both are pretty competitive with what they’re offering, and how they’re pricing, it’s the games available for each system that’s going to win the “value war”.
Since this is a very touchy topic to end with just our opinion, start firing on the comments page people. You’re very welcome.
Via kotaku
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