Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I've found myself using my PC for a lot of conversations lately, and I'm also considering recording a podcast to share with anyone who will listen. There are tons of USB headset / microphones out there, and I'm hoping someone has some solid recommendations based on experience. I'll consider both headsets and standalone mics, by the way, but I'd like to keep the bill under $100 if possible. Help!"
Even at $599, I will buy a PS3 that includes the Blu-Ray player (as long as in November when it comes out, it still seems that Blu-Ray is going to be the winner, which to me seems to be true).
If so, then $600 for a next-gen system + next-gen DVD player is only $200 (or $300, depending on which level) more than the next-gen XBox.
Thus, for $200-$300 getting a Blu-Ray player when the current estimates are talking $1500+ for a player that won't ship until May.
Finally, getting the game system and player in a single cable to my Panny 50" Plasma which only has 3 HD inputs (1 HDMI and 2 component). That saves me an input on my TV which currently only has 1 free (Cable STB & xBox360) and not having to buy a separate switch-box...
Sign me up. (whew, sorry for the long post)