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PS3-value for money!

by Tommy Tseng

Hey guys!

Here’s an interesting comparison that I thought I’d like to share with everybody: The PS3 value pack on Amazon is actually better and more feature packed than the Xbox 360 Elite pack!

Well well well…I had a look and…wow! Amazon sure packs a deal when you want it ;)

Alright, let’s see. The Xbox 360 Elite pack features an Xbox 360 Elite console (120 GB), 2 Black Wireless Controllers, Plug & Play Charge Kit and a Spiderman 3 Xbox 360 Game. Wow. All for just $699.99.

Now let’s switch over to the PS3 pack. A Playstation 3 (80 GB) which also includes Motorstorm is selling for $599.99. Now, that’s a $100 difference between the two.

Wait, but the Xbox 360 pack has 2 Black Wireless Controllers and a Plug & Play Charge Kit!

Well, now let’s see here…if you go to the PS3 article, you can see a ‘Best Value’ mini section. Inside it reads: “Buy PlayStation 3 (80 GB, includes Motorstorm) and get Sony Playstation 3 Wireless Controller at an additional 15% off Amazon.com’s everyday low price.”

Sony Playstation 3 Wireless Controller Total List Price: $649.98
Buy Together Today: $633.98
You Save: $16.00
(Buy both and save button here)

Oh and wait, what’s this I see on the page?

“Purchase a Sony PlayStation 3 and receive 5 FREE Blu-Ray movies. Purchase between July 1, 2007 and September 30, 2007, mail-in offer only. Click here for mail-in form and promotion detail.”

FIVE? Does that mean FIVE Blu-Ray movies? FREE?

Ok, so end of comparison. What’s the conclusion?

Xbox 360 Elite pack - $699.99
PS3 super pack -$633.98

Oh, and don’t forget that the PS3 has a Blu-ray player, while the Xbox 360 has a HD-DVD player. There isn’t much use for more hard drive space right now, so why get more space now when you can get it say, 5 years down the track at a significantly reduced price?

And…what more? The PS3 has built in wireless network functionality while the Xbox 360 requires a $100 add on wireless network adaptor! Now its $799.99. Cha-ching. Microsoft gets your money, and you lose on value.

So, now, I guess this short article (which took ages…) can clear up your minds on the PS3’s value on price. Don’t go buyin’ no Xbox 360 now, ya’ll hear?

Xbox 360 Amazon article

PS3 amazon article

By the way, I also found this on Amazon…I want it! (Not the game, of course, but the helmet.) Hmm…I could also get it off Ebay eh…

Special Special Fun Happy thing!

More shopping time!

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Posted in General on August 14th, 2007

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