Okay, then we just have different views on what the gaming console should do ie- just games or do the other stuff. The closed systems of gaming consoles certai

Okay, then we just have different views on what the gaming console should do ie- just games or do the other stuff. The closed systems of gaming consoles certainly makes it hard to provide everything. The mac mini and the concept of the HTPC is one that I think will certainly flourish over the next decade. There were 141 million LCD HDTVs sold in 2009 alone. $599 gives you a very very powerful machine for its purpose. Most importantly, it always comes down to apps. The killer app for living room PCs is entertainment+content. It's all there. Right now I can instantly access anything I want (movies via netflix, itunes, hulu,etc. or games via steam) within seconds and on-demand. That was NOT possible a short while ago on the hardware or software end at a reasonable price point ($599 or less).