The PS3 is great for non-gaming reasons as well. It offers network streaming of any picture, video, or music file on any networked computer in your house. Much as I'd like to, I have played almost no games since buying the PS3, but I do use the streaming feature at least weekly to show family photos or videos, or to stream my digital music collection to my main Axiom setup (or to do both at the same time, family picture slideshow with streaming audio at the same time).
If you can find a decent price on it this holiday season, I'd definitely keep it near the top of your list, even if you'll never play a game on it in your life. (and you never know, you might surprise yourself once you have the option)
Jason
