>the problem is we are used to seeing very low priced consoles because of the tiny set of capabilites they had.
The nintendo Wii is rumored to be targeted at $199 - $249 USD. It has wireless motion sensing controlers, integrated web browser (based on Opera), and built-in wifi. Sure its not as computationally powerful as the PS3, but you could buy 3 of them and still have 2 dollers left over for a can of jolt to keep you up all night playing.
I guess the issue here is that while the cell prosessor is definately cool as hell, it doesn't seem neccessary. I guess we'll see.
edit:
in related news, MS likes the Wii
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...051100612.html