so let's say I want a next-gen console with 2 controllers, a headset and a year's online multiplayer subscription. Let's say that I'm not interested in cameras or motion gaming. Here is a price rundown of the difference in cost in $$. Also including tax which I will put at 5%.

PS4

400$ - console + 1 controller + headset
60$ - 1 controller
50$ - ps+ subscription (free games at launch, 64 free games for first year of launch)
=
510$ + tax = 535$

Xbox One

500$ - console + 1 controller
25$ - play and charge kit for 1st controller
75$ - 1 controller + play and charge kit
60$ - xbox live subscription (xbox have stepped up and announced they too will provide free games)
25$ - headset
(source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/29/x...kit-priced)

=
685$ + tax = 719$