Quote: Originally Posted by maximumzero Amazing that Sony and Microsoft can still charge that much for their hardware this late in the game.

The PS3 launched at $599.99, while the xbox 360 premium 20GB edition launched at $399.99(Microsoft's console is also 1 year older since it launched in 2005). If you look at the current MSRP prices, the PS3 has dropped about $300-$350 while the xbox 360 only dropped $100-$200.

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For those that pre-order games at Best Buy.

• Check out my ideax suggestion on Best Buy's forum for "Free release date delivery for @gamers unlocked or premiere silver members". If you like it, give it a vote, and hopefully Best Buy will consider implementing it.