PS3 could cost up to $500

better hardware doesn't mean it is automatically better for everything. i think computers and consoles both have their place in gaming. computers for mmo, rts, and fps, while consoles are used for adventure, rpg, action (devil may cry type), and the harvest moon type non combat rpg. i must say putting such a huge pricetag on consoles partially defeats their purpose. if you have to pay as much for a console as a computer (which is more multi talented) then why bother, i'd deal with a keyboard in an rpg to save 500 bucks. then again, this whole new generation of gaming systems is going down the shitter. wtf is the point of a game with voice recognition, i dont want to see a game where you have to woo some virtual chick audibly and then make out with a tv screen. also, fuck consoles going online, period. all it does is let big companies release unfinished games and then patch 15000 times. WOOT.

Consoles with high pricetags means they have the hardware to back it up, chief. You aren't paying more for a console, most computers on somewhat of the same level are still going to run you more if you get them from ANY retail store.