Wasn't, just pointing out that the initial price isn't everything you need to enjoy it.TVs are a thousand times more commonplace than a monitor. It's not exactly a fair comparison to say that an investment in a monitor is no different than that of a TV.
Also PCs with HDMI-out, TVs with VGA, etc... I can hook my PC and my dad's netbook and lots of laptops I've seen into my bedroom TV via HDMI and/or VGA depending on what's available.
Saying that my price wasn't the only purchase you need to game.Attempt at what exactly?
I mean depending on how technical you want to get there's things like an internet connection, a router for those consoles that are Wifi-only (remember the Wii U complaints?), etc.