I agree with you. I would 100% go with AMD right now, probably even without waiting on benchmarks. However, one of the worst quotes in gaming ever is when the XBO launched:
“Fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called Xbox 360.”
That doesn't make people want to buy your last gen stuff, it makes people want to buy the competition. While what you are saying is 100% true, it isn't a great marketing point imo. I would say that the new products offer more for the money, if I was in marketing. The reality probably is that AMD bases their price off what they can charge, just like Intel has done, and people have hated on and complained about Intel pricing for years, so we can't give AMD a walk on it 100%. They are charging this because they can, imo. I understand, and don't feel entitled to cheap products, but it is a bit disappointing that the second they approach parity the price evens out.