There’s nothing wrong with having expensive tastes, but isn’t buying a 24kt Gold PlayStation 3 going a bit too far?

The guys at luxury customisation company Computer Choppers have recently unveiled their beautiful gold PS3 Slims. Prices start at a modest $4,999; each console is supplied with two matching controllers, one year’s warranty as standard, and a chrome, black chrome, gold, white gold, rose gold, or platinum PS3 logo - whichever the buyer chooses. If that isn’t ‘bling’ enough for you, 5 limited edition jewelled consoles will be available after Christmas, each bundled with a no less than a lifetime warranty.

So, if you’ve got a spare $5k under the mattress, why not consider ‘pimping’ your PS3? All the rich kids are doing it...