My Expensive Habit

What does the 360 in XBox 360 stand for? Could it be the amount of accessories Microsoft intends to release before they neglect it. Maybe if I take the "360" for face value, it would mean a turn around for Microsoft in the gaming industry.

Microsoft probably hopes you'll turn around.

Turn around and drive back to the store to buy more accessories before you even take your new "360" out of the box. As of right now I bought the Wireless Network Adapter, 2 controllers, and 3 months of Xbox Live. That roughly retails for $220 in the United States. That's got me thinking.

How much would an Xbox 360 cost if it were fully loaded?

Microsoft Xbox 360 Fully Loaded

1. Xbox 360 Elite $399.99
2. 3 Wireless Controls $149.97
3. Messenger Kit $29.99
4. Wireless steering wheel $99.99
5. 1 Year Xbox Live $49.99
6. 2 Quick charge kits $59.98
7. 2 rechargable batteries $23.98
8. Wireless headset $59.99
9. W-less Network Adaptr $99.99

Grand total of $973.87

The only thing I need now are games. Guess I'm not so surprised highlights at E3 were mostly about new accessories.

Curious about how much it would take for a fully loaded PlayStation 3? Me too...

Sony PlayStation 3 Fully Loaded

1. 160GB PlayStation 3 $499.99
2. 3 Dualshock 3 controls $164.97
3. Playstation Eye $34.99
4. Bluetooth Headset $49.99
5. Wireless Keypad $49.99
6. Blu ray Remote $24.99
7. Logitech G:25 racing wheel $299.99
8. Sony HDMI/USB Cable Pack $59.99
   

Grand Total of $1184.90

I think I went past the point of no return...

Nintendo Wii Fully Loaded

1. Nintendo Wii $249.99
2. 4 Motion Plus $ 79.96
3. 3 Nunchucks $ 59.97
4. 3 Wiimotes $119.97
5. 4 Classic Controls $79.96
6. 3 Wii Wheels $44.97
7. 2 Zappers $49.98
8. Component Cables $34.99
9. WiiSpeak $29.99

Grand Total $744.78

Price Cut Anybody?