What You'll Really Pay for the PS3 (page 3 of 4)

1080i PlayStation 3 Bundle

After tax, the PS3 20 GB, an extra controller, three games, and a cheap 32'' 1080i LCD TV will cost you $1825.09 (estimate)

After tax, the PS3 20 GB, an extra controller, three games, and a cheap 32'' 1080i LCD TV will cost you $1825.09 (estimate)

SUMMARY: For the HD gamer on a budget, this bundle forgoes pricey frills -- HDMI support, the 60 GB hard drive, and integrated Wi-Fi -- but does include a modest HD TV, an extra many new PS3 owners will want to buy. The 32'' Westinghouse LCD won't necessarily blow you away with its 1080i video output, but it's a great budget television. It's a smart buy when you consider that the 20 GB PS3 is limited to 1080i video output anyway.





Subtotal (pre-tax): $1729.94

Average total (5.5% tax): $1825.09

High tax total (8.75% tax): $1881.31

1080p PlayStation 3 Bundle

After tax, a PS3 60 GB, extra controller, three games, and a cheap 32'' 1080i LCD TV will cost you $2458.09 (estimate)

After tax, a PS3 60 GB, extra controller, three games, and a cheap 32'' 1080i LCD TV will cost you $2458.09 (estimate)

SUMMARY: Designed to take advantage of the 60 GB PlayStation 3's ultra-crisp 1080p video output, this bundle is still designed to be as affordable as possible. The 37'' Westinghouse TV isn't top-of-the-line, but it fully supports 1080p and it's wallet friendly.





Subtotal (pre-tax): $2329.94

Average total (5.5% tax): $2458.09

High tax total (8.75% tax): $2533.81



ANALYSIS: Now we're talking. When you're buying an expensive game console, multiple games, and an HD TV, tax begins to play a massive, massive role, topping out at over $200 in high sales tax areas like NYC, San Francisco, and parts of Texas.

If all else fails, follow the advice given in zombie movies: stay out of the cities.

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