I was walking into a local Best Buy store in Houston today and I noticed a line out front with tents and camps set up. It was a little bit chilly outside, so I wondered what these individuals could possibly be waiting out there for. In efforts to fulfill my curiosity I asked the store clerk. The answer was astonishing! Adults that should be with their families or participating in more productive endeavors were waiting outside for the release of the PlayStation 3 game console. Apparently the store was getting a limited number of the systems in and they were going to be given out on a first come basis. These adults were waiting for a game system…that costs $600. Has the marketing and pricing of these products gotten out of hand? Is this system that good?

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As I tried not to look at the individuals with confusion for their dedication to a game system, I pondered all of the things that I could do with $600.00. This amount of money can pay rent, buy cars, computers, and lots of other furniture and electronics. This amount of money can purchase a great vacation. And yes America, this kind of money can purchase a game system with no games included. Sony apparently has marketed their product well if the line is any indication of the potential sales that will occur on Friday. Is this PlayStation 3 really worth $600.00? Will it live up to the apparent hype?