CNN is predicting that it’s going to cost $1,710 to experience “next-gen” gaming with the Xbox 360. Here’s how they figure:
- $399: Xbox 360 Console (CNN says that this next generation is likely to come in at $100 more than previous generation-consoles)
- $59.99: a single, top-shelf game (Publishers have been quoted as saying that their best titles are likely to cost $5 to $10 more than current-generation blockbuster titles)
- $1000: a HD capable television
- $250: surround sound system
Most game afficionados already have an HD-capable display, and many also have surround sound. At any rate, one could hardly call surround-sound a requirement. CNN has inflated the costs to grab attention to their headline, but the underlying point is still valid. Next-generation gaming is likely going to cost more.
http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/19/tech...ming/index.htm
05-26-2005, 12:18 AM
CNN Calculates The Cost of Xbox 360 Gaming: $1,710
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