If you guys want to check out my OPINIONS/pros and cons on the Nextbox, [url=http://www.bungie.net/en-us/Forum/Post?id=60289690]go to this thread right here[/url] and you can read through my thread and discuss the Nextbox. Now onto the topic at hand. The Nextbox will be priced at $500. What kind of gaming PC can you get for $500? Well I'm about to show you. This build NOT include the following things: 1) DVD drive/Blu-ray drive - Because now-a-days on PCs you rarely use them, and you can easily setup a PC without one. 2) Operating system. Although if you want a good, free one, I recommend Ubuntu or Mint (because Steam for Linux is only compatible on those Linus distros). 3) Peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor) [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T1mA]$500 gaming PC[/url] CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Outlet PC) Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ Newegg) Now, since the Xbox LIVE subscription is making a return, let's factor that in. Going at the CURRENT XBL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE (which is $60 for 1 year), you can get this PC. [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/p/T1ou]$560 gaming PC[/url] CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1045T 2.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.98 @ Outlet PC) Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC) Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($207.55 @ Newegg) Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($53.99 @ Newegg) Now, that last was for the price of the Nextbox + a 1 subscription to Xbox LIVE, but we all know that once that runs out, you'll have to pay another $60, and so on. So for those extra years of XBL Gold, you can build a much better gaming PC. So ya...I just wanted to make this thread for those of you who are now interested in PC gaming because of the recent Nextbox news. I hope this helped you guys!