QUOTE(Smellslikepie @ Feb 17 2006, 01:32 PM)
... that's one thing I really don't like about consoles. You know that in a couple of years it'll be worthless because the next generation of consoles will have arrived. So yeah, although I don't agree with anyone about the 360 not being as good as a PC for gaming, I do now agree that It isn't all that cost effective because you have to replace it...
My Xbox lasted me from release day to present day... and the last 3 years or so have been blessed with Morrowind. My PC has been with me for 3 years and it was top of the range. Now it struggles with even year-old games.
I bought a 360 and a HD TV and I have no regrets because this will last me for 5 years, even if a newer console comes out I would still hang back a while.
PC's are evolving too quickly while consoles develop based on PC developments, so Consoles can pick out the best components at the right times while your PC is inferior in 4 months.