PS3 Slim

When I first heard about the upcoming release of PS3 Slim, and more importantly the price drop, like many others I got really excited. I started thinking about all the games I could be playing and became amazingly giddy. Considering PS3 Slim is the number one best seller in the video game category on Amazon.com, I have to assume I was not the only one. Of course, good things never last.

Shortly after my original excitement I realized that even with a price cut I still do not have that much money to spend. Sure if I was in the market to buy a console, like I was last winter, and I was trying to decide between a PS3 Slim and an Xbox 360 I would probably take the PS3. But I did not have that option and so I took the Xbox and I am very happy with my decision.

Lets think about the real (according to Amazon) cost:

• PS3 Slim:$299
• Second Wireless Controller: $43
• Blu-Ray Disc Remote: $20
• Charge Base: $30
• HDMI Cable: $17
• 3 New/er Games: $150
• 3 Blu-Ray Movies: $60
• Total: $619
  

Hm. Maybe buying a third console is not such a good idea. A recent Forbes article seems to agree with me that this new hardware will not do too much to help Sony's cause. As we all know, times are bad and people are being more careful with their money. I am not sure, other than the initial rush, too many people are going to shell out a lot of money when they already have other consoles. Even people who are looking into purchasing their first console might be holding out for Holiday Season. If current speculation is correct, there will probably be price drops for the Xbox and Wii in the near future as well.

To be honest, I really do want a PS3, there are several games that are exclusive to Sony that I would really love to play. Not to mention the fact that it plays Blu-Ray movies! But lets be real here. Why would I spend that much money just to play a few games that I can not already play? While a Blu-Ray player would be nice it really is not something I can not live without. Would I have bought a PS3 Slim instead of an Xbox 360? Probably, but Sony, you are too little, too late.