Yupe bought a PS3 for the new 42" plasma I got last year on Black friday for $800. The PS3 is buy far one of my best investments yet. HD picture is amazing!!!!! HDMI connection is a must!!!!! HDMI cables can be purchased on eBay for $20 better than the $80 Best Buy will want you to fork over. But yeah the PS3 is the best deal. Wireless internet connection to download free HD movie previews on PSnetwork for absolutely no charge, and download game demos for absolutely no charge (it is better than renting). The blu ray DVDs are amazing you have to see them to appreciate how well the PS3 plays them. And also my normal DVDs have never looked as good as played on the PS3 and 42" plasma. My experience has left a great taste in my mouth for the reliable PS3 as a gaming platform and great multimedia player and wireless internet browser. Hope that helps a little.