If you’re an avid video game player then you would understand that the entire experience requires planning. You need a LCD TV, your console and various games to fully enjoy it. However, you will learn with time that accessories play a vital role in certain situations. When a friend wants to join the action, you will need an extra controller. Certain games require special accessories such as guns, sporting equipment etc.
I tend to believe that due to the multiple uses of some of the consoles, like the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, cables and batteries become a necessity. The cables are to connect your console to your LCD TV and the batteries are for your remote control.
So if you enjoy playing motorsport based games, then a steering wheel and race seat would be a good idea to invest in. Unfortunately to be able to fully experience console gaming, some invest would have to be made.