<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cost_of_gaming"><img src="http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/ap/20060509/capt.87ca4a5e3ab14fdf9c807ccebaa2533c.video_game_e xpo_ksd104.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=UxfWvOx5ktLv USI9Xy7_YQ--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="The Sony Playstation 3 console and its new controller is shown in this picture afterthe Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. 2006 E3 media event at Sony Studios in Culver City, Calif., Monday, May 8, 2006. The The new controller, which looks similar to the one for the older PlayStation 2 but adds motion sensors to detect six degrees of movement.There will be two versions: one sporting a 20 gigabyte hard drive for $499 and another with a 60 gigabyte drive for $100 more. Officials said they would have 4 million units ready by the end of 2006 and another 6 million by March 31, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)" border="0" /></a>AP - The buzz at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo usually surrounds the latest new video games. This year, the hot topic isn't a sneak peek at "Halo 3" or "Metal Gear Solid 4" but a price tag &#151; namely, the $499 and $599 Sony Corp. said it will ask for its eagerly awaited, next-generation PlayStation 3 gaming consoles when they hit retail shelves around the world on Nov. 17.</p><br clear=all>
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Analysts, Experts Debate Cost of Console
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