That comment has 2 positions related in such a way that it is impossible 4 both to b true. iWish ppl would stop talking about the X360 in a feeble attempt to find fault w/ it when they r clearly bustling w/ ignorance. There r no games out now that require the HD - that could change - and if there isn’t a broadband connection, Xbox Live is mute. Those two simple facts alone r evident enough that having a HD on the X360 is not required. For indiduals under these circumstances, a memory card will serve just fine as it has in the past generations.

iHave a HD & a memory card 4 my X360. iUse the memory card as my default save locations 4 games ‘cuz I’m usually on the go and like to take my save data & games w/ me when iPlan on visiting a fellow X360 owner along the way. The ONLY time iUse the HD is 4 Live downloads; if it wasn’t for that iWouldn’t need it. Bottom line, the HD is not necessary unless u plan to use specific functions which r not essential to the primary gaming functions of the system.

As far as Sony releasing the HD w/ their system, iWIl b surprised if they do. iDon’t know what the price of the PS3 will b, but the price of just the blue-ray, bluetooth, GB lan, & dual HDMI tech certainly must b pushing the price of this thing into dangerous territory. The exclusion of the HD from the PS3 will b 1 of the easiest way to cut costs to keep the price within reasonable limits. Even w/ all the tech & promises Sony is pushing 4 the PS3, general consumers will still regard the product as a game system & its conceivalbe that most will not pay top dollor to get 1. Sony has to keep their price low especially considering the gambles their taking.