PS3 madness

As of 9:23 AM Friday, 174 PS3 consoles have sold for an average selling price of $2,618.47. A quick search of eBay's completed listings reveal even sillier prices, with a unit with a Buy It Now price of US$50,000 having sold within seven hours of listing.

It's certainly safer to stay indoors and buy on eBay than risk stampeding and shooting in the shops. But is it actually worth all the hype?