xbox is the first game system i bought. being that i still hold onto my c64, i'd say there are reasons for holding on to the nintendo. it'll all depend on whether you're nostalgic. i mean, if you get $200 for it on ebay, go for it. but if you'll only get $50 or so, it's worth hanging on to it.
i got my xbox at costco. costco had always bundled two games with xbox. microsoft is now doing the same. i was able to pick up the last of costco's original bundles. i like it better because it has the original controllers. nevertheless, if you try costco, you should get the standard $199 bundle, along with one extra controller (s-type), and the dvd setup. the whole thing is approx. $230. keep in mind that microsoft was running a promo for a $30 rebate on the dvd controller. check out their web site to see if it's still true: xbox.com
I see the same thing at Sam's Club, too...
yeah... everytime i go there i like stare and drool at the xbox and gamecube bundles.... sigh