Grrrrrr. there are a few things I like to do to unwind, and though I don't really feel entitled or like I've been denied some right of mind, it still disappoints me when they don't pan out. Call me a selfish sellout if you want, but I really was looking forward to picking up a nice bright, shiny XBox 360, the new game console that supposedly was launched by Microsoft earlier this week. I even preordered one about a month before the launch date, which probably classifies me as a little obsessive at the least. here's the kicker, though: About 70 more obsessive people than me paid deposits ealier than I did, and about fifty of those were too late to get machines...only about 20 available. There is a huge shortage of the machines, and if you haven't already ordered one by now, the earliest you can get one is probably February. At least that's what EBGames online reports, and most places like amazon, and BestBuy.com aren't taking orders anymore. Some freaks are already selling the machines they bought yesterday to people with even more discretionary money and less patience and self control than I have (and le me be clear that these are not my strong suits) via ebay. Current selling average for the $400 seems to be close to double the retail price. Double! I mean, granted, february is a long time away, but buying one for double the price is about the same as renting one for a couple hundred bucks a month. that's crazy.
I dpn't know how many were available here in Little Rock, but it seems like maybe a couple of hundred. If there had been enough, they'd have sold several thousand. Eventually they probably will anyways, but It'll taste more bitter.
C'mon Microsoft. Most folks already hate you, but we buy your crap anyways. Or at least we would if you would let us.
Why can't apple make a game console? Something like an ibox or something.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
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