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Sonny Corinthos 12-03-05 08:42 PM

Piss on the 360, I'm out. I have spent the last two weeks trying to find one with no luck at all. I tried one last time today and struck out big time. I went to Wal-mart, Sam's, Best Buy, Toys R US and every video game place in the mall. I might change my mind in January but for now and sick and tired of this whole mess.

Gallant Pig 12-03-05 08:43 PM


Originally Posted by kms_md
according to this link 1 in 10 xbox 360s shipped for the launch (40k out of 400k) found their way through the ebay system.

btw, i am in a different metropolitan region this weekend for the big 12 championship game (hook 'em), and, shocker, there were no new shipments here as well.

Pretty amazing, and considering the prices they are going for, Ebay/Paypal has probably made more profit on the Xbox 360 than MS will during its entire product lifespan. ;)

Gallant Pig 12-03-05 08:46 PM

OT: BTW It sounds like Ebay got hosed on buying SKYPE, that company sounds like a useless POS for them, after reading their reasoning with the car analogy. :lol:

Rainet 12-03-05 09:07 PM

I would have absolutely no problem wating in line for 10 hours if i just knew i was guaranteed a system in the morning. You have to admit, being any number above 20 is scary. I don't care what anyone says how much Best Buy will have. 20 seems to be the magic low point number.

If you were number 42 on the 18th with 10-12 hours of waiting ahead, by the time morning rolls around i think you would be a wreck wondering if you will get a system or not.

Li 12-03-05 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by Eric D.
I don't think that you will look too silly because everybody will be doing it. Plus it's a fun experience. This past launch was the first time I ever waited on line for anything. It sucked that I left empty handed and it was raining the entire time...but it was still fun and I'm glad I gave it a shot.

Ha, I don't mind if I look silly, it's all part of the fun. Hopefully it won't be snowing that night! Though snow > rain.

Rockmjd23 12-03-05 10:09 PM


Originally Posted by DamingR
Unless M$ comes up with a miracle and drops over a million of these in stores in the next 3 weeks, they're BIG losers in this one, because once Christmas is over, the demand will be signifigantly reduced.

Yeah just like they were big losers in 01-02 after the original Xbox debuted the exact same way...oh wait.

Leechboy 12-03-05 11:02 PM

http://www.notify360.com/


$60 for them to email you when systems are in stock?!?! Wow.


http://www.abovegroundsolutions.com/...ROD&ProdID=111

A premium system for the low low price of 1299.99. But wait, the list price is $2000.

nickdawgy 12-03-05 11:20 PM


Originally Posted by Leechboy
http://www.notify360.com/


$60 for them to email you when systems are in stock?!?! Wow.


http://www.abovegroundsolutions.com/...ROD&ProdID=111

A premium system for the low low price of 1299.99. But wait, the list price is $2000.

Sad thing is people probably pay for both of those.

RichC2 12-04-05 01:11 AM

I realized tonight that I don't really care that much anymore, dammit, and the drive was going on so well.

I'll wait til the 18th.

MrPink 12-04-05 01:27 AM

Look at this auction. Be sure to read the fine print at the bottom of the page.

http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-1-DAY-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Legolas 12-04-05 01:51 AM


Originally Posted by MrPink
Look at this auction. Be sure to read the fine print at the bottom of the page.

http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-1-DAY-A...QQcmdZViewItem


Anyone near Ravenna, OH who feels like running someone over with a speeding vehicle? :)

KissyFurNYC 12-04-05 02:05 AM


Originally Posted by MrPink
Look at this auction. Be sure to read the fine print at the bottom of the page.

http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-1-DAY-A...QQcmdZViewItem


Is this LEGAL however? SCUMMY SCUM SCUM, yes. Guy is a smart asshole. But is it legal? It seems clear that they are not getting an X-Box from the fine print.

A-aron 12-04-05 08:15 AM

I thought eBay was cracking down on all those "info on how to get (insert item name) free" auctions.

Needless to say, that seller has been reported.

snart 12-04-05 08:50 AM

Struck out again this morning in Chicago (sunday).

Eric D. 12-04-05 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by MrPink
Look at this auction. Be sure to read the fine print at the bottom of the page.

http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-1-DAY-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Jezze what a slimy bastard.

silentbob007 12-04-05 10:21 AM

You have to love 100% positive feedback with a grand total of 1. :)

RichC2 12-04-05 11:09 AM

...of which he was the buyer hahah.

Supermallet 12-04-05 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by jon-w9
I am pretty much a Sony guy, but I have no real desire for the PS3. The controllers look cheesy, and the HD thing has me sold fon XBox, since sony had dropped the ball on that one.

Although, if a spring/early summer release is announced, I would wait to see what the final specs are.

Sony dropped the ball on HD? The PS3 is running off of Blu-Ray. The 360 off of regular DVDs. How, exactly, does that put the 360 ahead?

DAC 12-04-05 12:20 PM

Anyone been reading the forums at xbox.com? Man the conspiracy theories are rampant! They are an angry mob ready for a lynching too! rotfl

fumanstan 12-04-05 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Sony dropped the ball on HD? The PS3 is running off of Blu-Ray. The 360 off of regular DVDs. How, exactly, does that put the 360 ahead?

Maybe he means hard drive?

Eric D. 12-04-05 02:55 PM

Found out today that the Target by me is getting twentysomething units in very soon. They told this guy to keep on checking back because they are not sure of the date.

jonw9 12-04-05 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by fumanstan
Maybe he means hard drive?


Correct, I meant HDD I guess? After reviewing the PS3 thread, I may just hold out. It says spring release, blu-ray, 80 gb HDD, and HDMI, which I can easily convert to DVI for my TV, plus full compatibilty for my existing libray, although I don't play old games much at all.

That all being said, once the opportunity arrises, I would probably grab a 360. :lol:

Gallant Pig 12-04-05 03:56 PM

80 GB HDD? But it's sold seperately right?

Li 12-04-05 04:16 PM


Originally Posted by jon-w9
Correct, I meant HDD I guess? After reviewing the PS3 thread, I may just hold out. It says spring release:

That's what has been speculated but when the 360 came out I kept hearing that "Mircosoft released their next generation game system at least a year before Sony will release the PS3". :hscratch: Now I have no idea when to expect it.

mzupeman2 12-04-05 05:20 PM

Eh, misleading. Because I think the PS3 is out in the fall.


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