You crack me up. ^__^ If it were me, I'd have to go with a PS3. I've been debating getting one for quite some time because of the Blu-ray capability as well as game-playing ability, but the newer reduced-price versions are no longer backwards compatible. Since I have PS2 games I enjoy, I see no point in purchasing a PS3... just yet. ^_~ But I'm sure something will come out and I'll have a reaction very similar to you and your family. "I really want this game. Guess I better buy the platform!" XD