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11.22.05 || X-Waste-Of-Money-box 360
I guess I won’t understand the mind of a huge gamer. I'm sorry but getting to Wal-Mart Sunday (11/20) at about 1:30 PM, and sitting there, sleeping there, just to be first in line for the Xbox 360 is just not worth it. Yep, DeKalb Wal-Mart had a camper in their store, that person who wanted to make sure they spent upwards of $400 for a new game console.
Krissy and I, trying to avoid Wal-Mart at all cost, ventured our way in there looking for a measly screen (which they didn’t have) and there is a line throughout Wal-Mart. I asked one of the “may I help you” people if that line was indeed for the Xbox at midnight, and it sure was. The funny thing is he said that Wal-Mart had 47 units, and there were at least 75 people in line, sitting in folding chairs Wal-Mart provided, waiting for their Xbox more than 4 hours later.
I did get to see the graphics and play a demo of it at Target though, and I'd say the graphics are impressive, but surely not $400 worth.
I know it’s surprising, but no, I would not stand in line to pay full price for even a new camera/lens release. Oh, and for those who are buying this $400 white box, you fools, you’ve got to have something better to do than play video games.
Comments
I heard this morning on CNBC that they're going for $1000 - $4000 on eBay. If I knew I could make a $3600 profit on one of those, I would have been in line for a month!
Yeah, $400 sounds like a lot for a console, but it's still cheaper than upgrading your computer for the latest games. Consider: $150 for a new CPU, $100 for a new mobo, and $200 - $300 for a new graphics card.
Posted by: John at November 22, 2005 11:23 AM
Good point on making a profit on those things, but I think Phil is assuming at all of them are in line because they are gamer geeks, WHICH HE DESPISES!
Posted by: Pete at November 22, 2005 12:37 PM
yea, if i know i can make double my money back, id be more apt to do it. i mean granted i'll stand in line in the morning on black friday, but i surely am not paying full price that day.
ha, despises is a strong word, i just think playing a video games is a total waste time. in the grand scheme of things, you accomplish virtually nothing after playing a game, or even beating it. maybe they're the smart ones, camp out at walmart for 36 hours and make $3600, $100 an hr isnt bad.
Posted by: Photo Phil at November 22, 2005 02:07 PM
No doubt many of them were looking to make a quick buck. You should check out eBay, there are 360s on there that are going for over a grand.
Posted by: Dave at December 2, 2005 04:40 PM
haha yes, i see one on ebay now:
"Microsoft Xbox Premium PLUS 360 bundle SHIPS NOW
*SOLD OUT** EVERYWHERE SHIPS NEXT DAY- FREE OVERNIGHT"
BUNDLE INCLUDES:
- Brand NEW XBOX PREMIUM PLUS SYSTEM
- MADDEN NFL 06/ NBA LIVE 06/ CALL OF DUTY 2
- 20 GB ULTRA FAST HARD DRIVE
- Premium Docking Station
- Media Center Remote Control
- 1 Wired/ 1 Wireless XBOX 360 Genuine Controller
- 1 XBOX LIVE HEADSET
- XBOX 360 High Definition Cables and Standard Composite
...only for a measly $15,000
maybe i was the fool?
Posted by: Photo Phil at December 3, 2005 12:50 AM