I don't really know what the market is like in America. But in Australia, the price is defenately not worth it, especially when you consider how badly manufactured they are. There's also no good services for them around here either.

I know it'd be clearer and more crisp, but I'm pretty content with playing games on my old TV's for now. It'd be a real shame if the consoles were to suddenly absolutely force you to go HD though...