Other companies are doing the streaming thing, not just for movies:
OnLive: The Future of Video Games
Pretty soon, we won't be buying a computer, just doing stuff on one over the internet.
In this economy's trend, it's probably the best option. The box would cost less than 200 bux, the subscription, 20 bux a month. That for access to an always-upgraded $4,000 computer over the internet 24/7.