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Please take our . CNN Calculates The Cost of Xbox 360 Gaming: $1,710 Posted May 21, 2005, 10:29 PM ET by Vladimir Cole Related entries: , ,

CNN is predicting that its going to cost $1,710 to experience next-gen gaming with the Xbox 360. Heres 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.

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Computer gaming is expensive. So is golf. One thing I really like about the Xbox Marketplace idea is that I can learn more about the game I'm about to buy through downloadable demos. I will not forget my "Brute Force" experience. I was so psyched about that game and it was pretty terrible. Fifty big ones down the tubes. Microsoft seems to appreciate that gamers need more up-front information about games in order to make more informed purchases. $60 is a lot of scratch for most people. If Microsoft really does grasp that, I think they'll build a lot of loyalty. Posted May 21, 2005, 10:51 PM ET by Arch-360

we already have all that (well maybe not the hd tv but still. dumb ass CNN trying to be fags. Posted May 21, 2005, 10:52 PM ET by GyverX

Wait, If I dont have a HD TV I cant play Xbox 360? Posted May 21, 2005, 11:02 PM ET by paintist

That title is so incredibly misleading. Posted May 21, 2005, 11:12 PM ET by Chris Weber

#3: Highly Unlikely to incorrect. The Next Xbox will support 480i, otherwise known as standard TV. Check the specs again. The specs will most likely say that the Xbox360 supports up to 1080i, not only 1080i. Posted May 21, 2005, 11:42 PM ET by

Guys, just because you already own an HD capable TV, doesn't mean that it isn't part of the cost of the next-gen experience. Maybe you should use an amortized portion of the cost of your HD display in calculating the total cost. However, HD displays only recently came down in price, so the longer you've had your display, the more you likely payed for it. Posted May 22, 2005, 12:12 AM ET by Andrew

Well, you could always not play games ? Seriously.. I mean it's fun but spending over a grand for a game is ridiculousI also think that there is too much hype over the new systems, thinking that because you don't own the new systems the older games will no longer be fun This is the farthest from true. I think you guys are too controlled by the media to think you have to own the new XboxEver since TechTV was taken over by G4 that was the real decline of society. Posted May 22, 2005, 12:19 AM ET by Hanke

And "most" is an overstatement of videogame-playing HDTV owners. I just did a couple of quick Google searches and got about 10% for HDTV penetration and 35% for videogame systems in homes. Even at 100% overlap, that wouldn't be "most".But, I am part of the demographic that is now considering an HD set more seriously because of the new consoles. Who knows how many that is? Posted May 22, 2005, 12:28 AM ET by

I, for one, do not have HD display nor a surround system, but since PS3 announcement, I plan to buy an HDTV with HDMI and a surround sound system to build a home theater system out of the console. With Blu-ray and SACD, I really can't find a more perfect system for a home theater. But then, gosh, the next-gen gaming will indeed cost a lot. Posted May 22, 2005, 12:40 AM ET by Depherios

Can't believe they didn't add the cost of Xbox Live for a year to that! Posted May 22, 2005, 12:42 AM ET by

Well Xbox Live costs are inconclusive. Many people will opt for Xbox live silver and pay nothing (these might be people who currently pay). Xbox 360 will save these people money. Posted May 22, 2005, 1:06 AM ET by Rare Hare

#3, that was my fear at first too but it says in the article:"of course HD and surround sound are luxuries"meaning that they are not required, they simply let us experience next gen gaming in all its glory. if they opted to (somehow) make all games ONLY playable on HD tv, they would isolate too many customers and it would hurt them badly.so gamers like you and i can still enjoy games like Gears of War, just not in high definition :-D Posted May 22, 2005, 1:17 AM ET by klinko

CNN, now there's a reliable gaming news source. Posted May 22, 2005, 1:33 AM ET by

Good thing I already shelled out for the HD tv... that scared me for a moment. Posted May 22, 2005, 2:09 AM ET by

So, since the PS3 can support 2 HD capable monitors, PS3 gaming will cost 2,710. ;)You know, this CNN article was pointless. What did they want to do, warn people that they might spend money? Someone goes out, buys all the equipment, and then are like, "OMG! I just spent $1,710! How'd I do that? If only someone told me!" Posted May 22, 2005, 2:21 AM ET by

$250 for surround sound? I have 5.1 surround, and it was $125. No hiss or anything at loud volumes. Why on earth would it be $250? Posted May 22, 2005, 3:56 AM ET by OMG WTF

Maybe it's a SUPER HIGH-END 7.1 SURROUND SOUND system. Posted May 22, 2005, 11:16 AM ET by Marcus Fenix

I can't wait to pick up my new xbox360. My family is buying an HDTV anyway and we already have some bose speakers so it would be ideal to purchase a next-gen console.#7, all of us here are gamers and we're not controled by the media. We just want to have the latest thing; It's human nature. Plus everyone wants to get a new console to further their gaming experience. It doesn't matter what you buy just at least get one and tell us what you think of it. Money is no object.People shell out thousands of dollars on their home theatres and its about time someone has made something to use the features of High-Definition. Posted May 22, 2005, 11:27 AM ET by sandro

I think the Xbox 360 worth $259 and the PS3 worth $399 from waht I've seen so far. The PS3 stole the E3 hands down. I'm gamer I have all systems and will buy tem all again *-) Posted May 22, 2005, 11:58 AM ET by Bl1nK

Well remember when buying a HDTV...their is a difference between HD Ready and HD built in....HD ready would require a seperate tuner while the Built in TV already has the tuner in the tv. Posted May 22, 2005, 12:53 PM ET by

I hope HD ready tv's get cheaper. around 200$'s hehe Posted May 22, 2005, 1:14 PM ET by Chris Weber

I was kind of hoping that Sony would have built in HDTV decoding to the PS3. From earlier press reports in sounded like HDTV decoding was the sole reason that Toshiba joined IBM and Sony for the Cell processor project. A lot of people buy a "HDTV ready" TV only to find out you can't what HDTV unless you have an HDTV decoder. (I think that's what they're called). If you could make the marketing argument that this "game console" could also be your HDTV decoder then that's one more cost you can write off. Posted May 22, 2005, 7:42 PM ET by Davey-OH

yes it will cost exactly $399 to even consider buying an xbox 360, and if you want to buy one you MUST HAVE AN HDTV. . .not just any HDTV but one for exactly $1000 with tax and warranties. . .that's gonna be hard, thanks M$ Posted May 22, 2005, 8:06 PM ET by SKEPT0S

You don't NEED a HDTV or the surround sound system for the Xbox 360 unless you want that added experience (which I don't - yet). You can pay over a $1000 on the current generation of consoles (if you want HD/SS quality), it's not just an Xbox 360 thing. This article is a bit misleading... Posted May 22, 2005, 10:07 PM ET by nate siahpush

Fucking CNN. $1710 huh. Okay, well I got a pretty good 5.1 system w/amp for $50, a 17" LCD TV for $800, the XBOX 360 is supposed to be $299 (right?), and no way in hell will I ever buy a game for $70, I have trouble puttin down $50 for them now. I mean c'mon, how much does it really cost them to make a game? They're definately getting greedy. I doubt that they lose money selling those "greatest hits", so a $30 markup at release. Way to rip off your customers. Posted May 22, 2005, 11:32 PM ET by funkonaut

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