So who else didn't get a 360?

[MrSneis]

I hit up about 8 places this morning and Walmart at midnight last night, didn't do a pre-order. Anyone else a loser like me?

[smalien1]

I didn't get one because I only like good systems

[Chris in Cali]

I didn't, I was first in line at my Walmart, but I said forget it and went home. The games, and the system just don't appeal enough to me, especially for the price. I've decided to try my hardest to wait until at least one more next-gen console comes out before I commit to anything. Hopefully, by then there will be a price drop. Until then I'm getting a new 42" HDTV for Christmas, and going on a trip to Vegas for my b-day in January. So that may keep me occupied for the next two months.

It doesn't even seem like there's that much of a positive buzz. The only thing we keep hearing is "it's the hot holiday toy," and "It's sold out everywhere." Well, just because it's the "hot holiday toy" doesn't mean it's good, and it's sold out everywhere because each store only got like 15 of the units total.

EDIT: I just realized this is in the Southwest section, I really hate the way the front page has all the boards now.

[doodle777_98]

i didnt get one. if i did it would be to sell it to some casual gamer only for a shit load of money. Plus i rather have a ps3.

[worx]

Well, just because it's the "hot holiday toy" doesn't mean it's good, and it's sold out everywhere because each store only got like 15 of the units total.

Exactly - I had a similar experience to you except at Best Buy - totally killed my excitement for the system watching 5 middle aged men at the front of the line talking about how thery were going to sell them on ebay for a "shitload" and then walking away with a Premium each :roll: So I'm gonna sit this one out for a while.

[thagoat]

I didn't, I was first in line at my Walmart, but I said forget it and went home. The games, and the system just don't appeal enough to me, especially for the price. I've decided to try my hardest to wait until at least one more next-gen console comes out before I commit to anything. Hopefully, by then there will be a price drop. Until then I'm getting a new 42" HDTV for Christmas, and going on a trip to Vegas for my b-day in January. So that may keep me occupied for the next two months.

It doesn't even seem like there's that much of a positive buzz. The only thing we keep hearing is "it's the hot holiday toy," and "It's sold out everywhere." Well, just because it's the "hot holiday toy" doesn't mean it's good, and it's sold out everywhere because each store only got like 15 of the units total.

EDIT: I just realized this is in the Southwest section, I really hate the way the front page has all the boards now.
whatever, you weren't first in line. get real! let me guess, at 11:58pm you walked away from it all, never to return!

[Nirvanaguy777]

Didnt bother getting one.

[Chris in Cali]

whatever, you weren't first in line. get real! let me guess, at 11:58pm you walked away from it all, never to return!


No, I was, I got to Walmart at 9:00 A.M. I was the only person in site. I looked at the games for a little while, played the Xbox 360 demo again, and realized that it was all just boring. It's not worth my time, to sit for all those hours to spend my money on something that I don't even care all that much for to play for free for more then 10 mintues. The two games that interested me the most, THAW and Kameo just do not merit a $550 purchase right now. By waiting I know things can only get better. Possible price drops on the system, definite price drops of the games, launch defects get worked out, a chance to see the competion, saves me money in the mean time.

I remember I bought a DS at launch for $150, and like six months later it was $129.99 plus a free game or two depending where you bought it and in mulitple colors. I was super pissed at myself for going out and buying it just because it was the hot, new thing last Christmas. Not to mention I got the grainy screen that had to be later traded in for a better one. Point being, it's always wise to wait. Hard, especially when you have the extra cash to spend, but wise.

[wicked189]

I am getting a PS3 so no 360 for me yet.....

[j.elles]

I don't know. Perfect Dark Zero and a bunch of others are getting excellent reviews. Look at the PS2, Gamecube, and Xbox launch. First two had nothing that was great. And Xbox only had Halo. A ton of 360 games are getting 9 or higher averages.
There will always be a$$h0le$ who sell on ebay. Some of them are even on this site. Me I plan on going in the morning everyonce in a while trying to get one. I loved Perfect Dark Zero. Plus I can split the costs with family in the area who love the other FPS and racing games.

Oh and I went to like 10 places at 9am this morning no luck. A couple times some one beat me. All kinds of annoyed parents were with me at some places.

[FlipSide]

You should change the title to: So who else didn't get a 360? BUT drove around like a maniac to find one..

else you will get moronic response from haters.. just look at the 2nd post

[Scahom1]

Didn't get one. I was very close to...but I got a backlog of games in the CURRENT generation to tide me over until after the holidays, when everybody will have them in stock.

[scdoanintendo]

I was planning on getting one but I have changed my mind. I had an order placed at Radio Shack but decided to cancel it. If I had a chance to pick it up in store yesterday it may of been different due to spontaneity. I just don't think the Xbox 360 is worth it. The graphics don't amaze me (from what I've seen), the controller is somewhat the same, there are no games that catch my eye except DOA4 and Morrowind, and I don't really like live (online gaming in general). I decided to gowith the PS3 (even though I hate Sony with a passion) and Revolution. One thing this launch did teach me is to PRE-ORDER!

[nickmad]

You should change the title to: So who else didn't get a 360? BUT drove around like a maniac to find one..

else you will get moronic response from haters.. just look at the 2nd post

I didn't get one because I only like good systems

ah yes smalien1 taking comedy to a new level...

[Technique]

I called like everywhere and went around to try to find one all morning. Coudln't find one, im sad now, I don't know how I am going to get one now.

[thealternakid]

I went to see the launch lines in my town, and even though it wasn't in the southwest, its still interesting. First meijer at midnight had 8 units for 63 people in line. Wal-mart probably had double the people in line for 10 units. Another wal-mart at 7am had 6 people but one woman took 2 core systems and a premium, and then put it all in layaway. Layaway is cool, but when you are taking three systems and not buying them right away, it kinda defeats the purpose of the casual gamers that chose to get one without a preorder. Sure on a whim i went out to get one, but whatever, i will wait for the price drop and then get one. just goes to show that i will totally have to preorder the ps3 and revolution to get them at launch.

[terribledeli]

I want one, but I decided to wait. I spent all my game funds finishing off my xbox collection, so I'd resort to having the currently most powerful game console to play Gauntlet or Joust.

[j.elles]

Well. It taught me to do what someone at work did. Go around an hour or so after they start selling at midnight and pick one up. He got one just fine no waiting. And if you have a hd. Look at PDZ and some of those videos again. Excellent quality. Plus live should be fantasic.
Basically FPS Racing Sports. And of course Kameo the Adventure/Brawler looks good, around 7-8.5 is the range of scores for thar game. Are the genre reasons to get the system.

[whoknows]

The Xbox 360 commercials make me feel embarassed to pay actual money for one so I didnt bother.

[j.elles]

What commercials ? ? ? be more specific with your comments.

[whoknows]

What commercials ? ? ? be more specific with your comments.

I thought it was implied that I meant the TV commercials with my comment but I guess not.

I'm talking about the "Jump In" crap they are showing on TV to advertise. Unless you know what the Xbox 360 is you don't even know what they are advertising. Plus the commercials are just stupid.

[worx]

I thought it was implied that I meant the TV commercials with my comment but I guess not.

I'm talking about the "Jump In" crap they are showing on TV to advertise. Unless you know what the Xbox 360 is you don't even know what they are advertising. Plus the commercials are just stupid.

I thought there were neat - if they were only advertising something other than a a console targeted at males ages 13 to 34 ;)

[Mr.Answer]

I have one on order but I was in town today so I decided to try to get another (sell to one in my small town, sell to cag, family whatever) This is rural ND so I drive to Grand Forks on business--the main trading town and largest commercial center for a very large area (pop 45,000 plus 5000 Airforce base personel, plus 12000 college students.

Never found an xbox what I found was..

Best Buy (was slotted 40 premium and 20 core according to that release form on CAG) they got 20 premiums systems--had 3 times that waiting in line.

Target (across the parking lot) received 12 systems. They handed out tickets at 6:15, since there were 12 they were gone right away, according to clerk all morning a new line formed and they had to explain no dice.

Sears received 2 systems, sams club 0

Walmart 20.(this is skethy called customer service day before and she said they had about 20 systems and there were over 40 lined up)

Kmart--I don't know but probably 0,

FYE==o systems and 0 games,

Radio Shack nothing.

Gamestop I didn't check but last week I believe they said they had 60 or so preorders and were geting in 25 or something.

If this was the norm for other towns (and larger ones) pretty sad. At the highest about 90 systems sold in a the college town, major comercial center etc.. just sad.

edited for easier reading.

[Esperado]

I didn't get one, but I could have gotten a core. I talked to some of the last people in line and they said if they couldn't get a premium I could have it, but I decided to just leave in hopes of the better valued premium. It was odd, everyone just left when they found out who was the last one. The BestBuy guy looked like he felt bad for everyone waiting. They called in like 3 cops before they handed out tickets so it took a long time and all the people who waited like 3 hours were pissed. Oh well, no 360 on Thanksgiving, but hopefully one by Christmas.

[Fire]

Me, but only because I canceled my preorder because no Elder Scrolls at launch means no system for me. I can wait for it now.

[magilacudy]

I didn't get one today, but will get my premium bundle from Costco in about a week. Damn UPS ground shipping. =/

[Msut77]

Mine is on its way, I can wait two fucking days.

[vrs1650]

Didn't get one today. Went to a couple of places and no dice. Was on the fence if I really wanted one or not, guess the "shortage craze" caught up to me and decided that I needed one. Oh well, I guess it was not meant to be. I can play my current titles and wait. Just hope I don't get screwed not getting a premium bundle now.

[STATIC3D]

I think it's a "neat" system, but, I just haven't seen anything to get so excited about. I mean, if "GAMEPLAY" is the reason we play games, then take a look at the launch line up. Out of the 18 games, 12 are available on other platforms (XBOX, PS2, GC, PC). Of the remaining 6 titles, only 3 are not direct sequals to games available on other platforms. Of those 3, Kameo was in development for the CG and XBOX, and just now is coming out. So, it's "basically" a port too. Condemmed? Oh, you mean the dark as DooM 3 game with CSI elements (and short gameplay from what I've read?). No thanks. I mean, come on, a console should have at least ONE big title that NOONE else has (or has had something similar enough to) that makes it stand out.

Other than Gears of War, I have yet to see ANY of the launch titles that interest me enough to pony up the $400+ it takes to play them. As much as I was rooting for the 360 to have a decent showing (even thou I was not planning on buying one at launch), if Sony can do what it says and hit the $300 to $400 mark with the PS3, M$ is gonna be in 2nd place (possibly 3rd) yet again. Sony WILL take a hit on the PS3 if it means getting Blu-Ray accepted. It's the old Gillette method...give away the razors, sell the razor blades.

And, Sony has a proven record for being able to get people (at least the Japanese) to adopt their platform as something other than a game system. Many Japanese people picked up a PS2 as a DVD player (since it was the cheapest on the market), and VCDs were the format of choice before that. Sony knows owning the platform (Blu-Ray) is where the long term real money is made. If you don't think Sony will do EVERYTHING it can to get people to adopt it's hardware to support their Blu-Ray platform, then you've got another thing coming.

Anywho, back to the 360. I'm still in a "wait and see" mode as to when a game will come out that EVERYONE will say, "now THAT'S a next generation title." I know plenty of fanboys lined up to get one. But, when you consider that whole 2/3 of the launch titles being available elsewhere bit, it seems kinda silly to jump in at this point...and at such a higher price, a 33% increase over the XBOX launch price (functionality vs functionality, i.e. a console w/hard drive).

[jam3582]

me spent 8 hours online in the cold rain , never again will I do that not worth it . PS3 I will pre-order as soon as they are taking them lol.

[Mr.Answer]

static3d lends his vote to change the thread name to "who didn't get a 360 and wanted one'

[TimPV3]

The first people in line at my Wal-Mart got there at 3:30 PM because the local LAN place needed 20 360's since their distributor cut them off. The asshole manager of the lan place (nice guy overall, he waited in line there too) had people stationed at Wal-marts all over the county. He paid his employees $100 a piece to get him 360's and he ended up getting 8 from the store I waited at (which only got 14). The store got 4 Premium bundles and I was 5th in line behind the 4 guys from the LAN place. Sure enough, I got fucked out of a Premium bundle because of him. Now I have to shell out $99 for a hard drive and more for the accesories which I won't be able to get for a while because he got all those too. I know, I shouldn't be too upset since some people didn't get anything but damnit, when I start camping out at 5 PM (for a 7 AM store opening) I think I deserve it more than people who casually go at 6:59.

[Mr.Answer]

a walmart got 4! systems... Either this is stupidity or there are big production problems.

[gdw3877]

I got mine at CC this morning after standing in the cold and rain for 8 hours. CC only did bundles. I was 16th in line and they only had 11 premiums and 8 cores. By the time they got to me with the vouchers, there was only 1 core and 2 premiums left. The premium bundles that were left were $646.99! I bought it regardless. And so did the guy behind me. The bundle consisted of the premium system, 2 games, an extra wireless controller, a memory card, and a 3 month xbox live gold subscription. I picked up Perfect Dark Zero Collector's Edition, King Kong, Quake 4, and Kameo. I've been playing it pretty much all day and I have to say I am very pleased so far.

[gopro]

I didnt get one, if I didnt sepnd money on PS2 games then I wouldve gotten one just to sell on ebay for double the price or more and then buy 2 more to sell on ebay then by myself one.

Hawaii never runs outta launch consoles. Didnt run outta PS2s, DS', PSP', and whatever else they had a shortage of crap. Damn damn damn damn damn, I want one to sell!!!

[Mr.Answer]

I got mine at CC this morning after standing in the cold and rain for 8 hours. CC only did bundles. I was 16th in line and they only had 11 premiums and 8 cores. By the time they got to me with the vouchers, there was only 1 core and 2 premiums left. The premium bundles that were left were $646.99! I bought it regardless. And so did the guy behind me. The bundle consisted of the premium system, 2 games, an extra wireless controller, a memory card, and a 3 month xbox live gold subscription. I picked up Perfect Dark Zero Collector's Edition, King Kong, Quake 4, and Kameo. I've been playing it pretty much all day and I have to say I am very pleased so far.


So you have a hard drive and a memory card? Bundle wasn't too bad aside from that (since you were getting many games anyway)

[schultzed]

Honestly, I have soooo many games to play from this gen that blowing big bucks on a sys (and high-priced games) dosen't appeal to me. I just got used Jade Empire LE for $11 and Shadow of Colossus for $25 . . . I want to get to RE4 and God of War. I'd like to play through Ninja Gaiden Black . . .

For me, why get a 360?

[gdw3877]

So you have a hard drive and a memory card? Bundle wasn't too bad aside from that (since you were getting many games anyway)

Yeah, the only thing I'm gonna complain about is the 36 degrees and rain for 8 hours. It's just a little more than I planned to spend, hell, It was a little more than all the people ahead of me planned to spend, so it actually worked in my favor. I would have passed on the core bundles.

[Skelah]

you know I realy hope none of you shell out a thousand for one of these on ebay.

Microsoft should have been able to fill the demand a lil better than this the problem isnt that they sold out like this..thats normal the problem is there gonna make people wait a long time till you can get one again.

The pre maturly pushed out the 360 to cash in on holliday shoping now there gonna shell out games to sell for christmas while they relax and slowly start to make 360s to release long from now.

After you were all promised wireless controllers with every system and lied to id say microsoft has become pretty shady.

[discopenguin816]

My frient got up at 4:45 to get an XBox 360 this morning and waited in line for 2 hours just to find out that he was 21st in line - and they were only giving out 20 systems.

[j.elles]

way off original topic. This thread is all over the place. James out.

[ajumbaje]

yea, my friend won one off every10minutes, played it, not conviced, pd0 is good, but the graphics still are going to be surpassed by the ps3 a possibly the revolution, madden doesnt have the challenge option and kameo's controls in my opinion stink! That just leaves me with this, Im glad I decided not to get one, its just not appealing to me like it is to other people. If banjo kazooie 3 and killer instinct 3 come out and are superb, then I might change my mind. If they dont, then xb360 at the moment is way too overrated. Besides, my friend said that some rpg in design for the 360 is already 3 dvds in length, so whooooo, that might stink for some people. I also heard that if microsoft will have hddvd support w/ the 360, theyll probably have to release a new console, which for many would be very irritating. Also, I saw skipping in the pd0 cutscenes which happens when I play games on my pc thats 3 1/2 years old(the laptop I have plays games fine). My friend told me that most of the games were rushed and I agreed, perfect dark is good for multiplayer but for most people not a system seller. I just though that rare was going to do a superb job with the two launch games, but instead, pd0 came out to be great and kameo, mediocre. In kameo, I ended up morphing so many times instead of attacking cause Im used to attacking w/ abxy instead of the shoulder buttons. Heres my true opinion on getting one:
WAIT!!!!!

[Acidbath42024]

I waited 6 hours in the pouring rain and wind just to get a core system and then treked all across the city to find a hard drive and wireless controller, plus games. Was it worth it? O yeah it was. In fact I havnt slept in over 32 hours and this is one of the few breaks away from the system that I have taken.

[Eviltude]

Until then I'm getting a new 42" HDTV for Christmas, and going on a trip to Vegas for my b-day in January. So that may keep me occupied for the next two months.

I didnt buy one simply because i dont want one as well. I think its a pretty lack luster system at a huge price because of its hard drive. And when it comes down to it, HD Capacity isnt that new of a thing seeing as how you can put any size HD in both Xbox and PS2.

I bolded that one part of chris' quote to tell him this: You'll only be happy while your there, then when you get home you'll be pissed your not there for the last 2 months. lol

[thagoat]

well i got one, and i don't wanna hear any bitchin if you walked in the walmart door ten till midnight last night when ya knew damn well that everybody and there mom wanted one. of course you're gonna miss out. i know some people dont have the time to camp, but the online option was a strong choice. all major retailers sold them online yesterday, and some small chains had em as well. ya knew the storm was coming.

[apokalipze2]

You should change the title to: So who else didn't get a 360? BUT drove around like a maniac to find one..
That'd be me:cry: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[s0nlxaftrsh0ck]

i didn't bother to get one. I'll just wait for a nice price drop or something or i randomly get one from a friend like how i got my Xbox lol. I'm looking forward to the PS3 anyways. The only game that even MAKES me want to get a 360 is Condemned that looks EXTREMLY awesome

[Prowl]

I do enjoy these comments from everyone who did not get an xbox 360. "Oh, its not worth it, oh I will wait for a price drop of 20 bucks before I get it." Get a life. Are you kidding me with 20 bucks or even 50? Is it worth waiting 6 months to save 50 bucks? You get to play is for 6 months longer! Its totally worth it, and Perfect Dark Zero is the shizzzz. I also picked up Condemned. What a freakin scary game. To all the haters out there, sorry 360 is where its at.

[Terabyte7]

I could have gotten one at the TRU I work at but didn't. After I saw how much they were going for on eBay, I wish I had.

[CHARYODA]

I didn't get one for two reasons. First off nothing really makes me feel like I need to get one at the moment. Second I'll wait for a nice price drop, that way I can get the system and some games without spending $500.

[the3rdkey]

PDZ and Condemned sold me.

[MaxBiaggi3]

Is it worth waiting 6 months to save 50 bucks?

Actually, it is worth waiting six months to only pay retail versus some inflated online auction price. I wasn't about to camp out overnight in freezing rain for a chance at buying one on launch day. Owning this system on day one wasn't that important to me. If the launch software was better, I might feel differently.

[GuilewasNK]

I never have been an early adopter. I'll get one but it will probably be when Halo 3 comes out.

[greydemise]

i want one, but im gonna wait awhile

[uzumaki_star]

I had one pre-ordered at Gamerush but had to cancel it because I had to use the money to get some work done on my car so I guess I will be getting one eventually but not right now.

[Msut77]

Just got it.

Now I got wait for my bro to come and help me set it up.

[Number83]

This should be classified in the Sour Grapes Section. "I didn't get one because 360 SUXORS" or PS3 RULEZ!!! Why can't you fanboys just say 'I don't want it' and leave it at that? Don't justify not getting one by flaming the system. It's damn good, and will only get better. Thats what real gamers think!

I agree that some people who pre-ordered got screwed, but not because Microsoft is holding back. Because they are releasing in near simultaneously around the world. Guarantee Japan has the PS3 6 months before America and 12 Months in Europe. Thats aggressive!

Next time, pre-order it well in advance. I will the first day EBGames announces the PS3 and the Revolution.

[Staind204]

I was excited about the system but couldn't get one. Mondays I have class until 9:40 at night and all of the places I called already had more people in line than systems. Heck I called Meijer at noon and they already had a line (people waiting 12 hrs for the system). My friend ended up having to wait from 4pm monday to 9 am at Best Buy to get one. No videogame is worth standing outside for 17 hrs... I'll pick one up as soon as I can but I won't settle for the rip off core bundle.

[neudog]

I thought it was implied that I meant the TV commercials with my comment but I guess not.

I'm talking about the "Jump In" crap they are showing on TV to advertise. Unless you know what the Xbox 360 is you don't even know what they are advertising. Plus the commercials are just stupid.

When the commercial was first posted here on CAG I too was simpleminded and thought what the fuck. If you've read MS's intent and how there marketing not only as a gaming sysytem, but a place for people to gather, the commercials make perfect since. I think the commercials are innovative and apply the the product being sold. So many advertisements stray from this. Maybe you should check out the following:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75199

Though you don't see the typical gamer sitting on the couch playing a game, you do see a group interacting by jump roping, water balloon fighting, etc. emphasizing the next gen in gaming which is online, "community", play. This is what Xbox is all about and they've proven it with LIVE. Good luck topping this online beast SONY....hahahahahahaha.

[rewn]

I had my Premium 360 on Pre-Order @ GAMERUSH since 8/25/05 and even had put $ 200.00 down - I was #8 out of 10 pre-orders the store did. I found out on MON that they were not going to fill my pre-order. I decided to camp out @ the local CompUSA GoodGuys store beginning 6 PM PST and ended up getting 1 out of 6 Premium 360's (I ended up being #3 in line). Luckily security shut down the waiting line (called it loittering) and CompUSA was foced to pass out coupon at that juncture. This was 12:01 AM 11/22. - So in all I waited 6 hrs. in line - and then went home to get some rest, returned @ 7:00 AM to pick it up. Other than the nuiscance to force-bundle w/2games and 2accessories this was an all around smooth transaction. A big fuck you to GameRush though - I won't ever deal with them again - not because they were short but in how they treated me in the ordeal!

[m1lesteg]

I posted this in another thread, but I'll put it here, too:

I've had a hard time thinking of a good video game analogy for the 360 and why I don't feel so inclined to buy one until a massive price drop (which I know will take ages). The best I can come up with is I need the 360 like I needed a Gameboy Color while owning an original Game Boy; yeah, there are exclusive titles, but a technology improvement alone a buyer makes me not.

[shieryda]

I didn't even attempt to pick one up.

#1 - I can't afford one

#2 - I still have too much to play on PS2 and Xbox

#3 - I'm probably going to wait for some better titles or price drops

[Skylander7]

I celebrated the 360 launch by drinking a beer, playing my Atari for shits and grins, and feeling the lack of a $400 hole in my bank account.

However, I did get a few kickass games out of the Sam Goody sale.

[Chris in Cali]

This should be classified in the Sour Grapes Section. "I didn't get one because 360 SUXORS" or PS3 RULEZ!!! Why can't you fanboys just say 'I don't want it' and leave it at that? Don't justify not getting one by flaming the system. It's damn good, and will only get better. Thats what real gamers think!



Amazing. This man has traveled around the world, surveyed millions of people, and has brought back conclusive evidence of what "real gamers" think. Only a man with extreme dedication, and journalistic integrity could delve so deeply into the minds of "real gamers." I surely hope this man posts again, and let's us all know just exacty what millions of other people that he has never met before in his life are thinking at any given moment.

[whoknows]

I thought there were neat - if they were only advertising something other than a a console targeted at males ages 13 to 34 ;)

The commericals remind me of the "get out and play" commercials that were showing awhile ago to get kids to quit watching tv, playing video games, and things like that :lol:

[mrnomis27]

Well. It taught me to do what someone at work did. Go around an hour or so after they start selling at midnight and pick one up. He got one just fine no waiting. And if you have a hd. Look at PDZ and some of those videos again. Excellent quality. Plus live should be fantasic.
Basically FPS Racing Sports. And of course Kameo the Adventure/Brawler looks good, around 7-8.5 is the range of scores for thar game. Are the genre reasons to get the system.

I just not convinced that these games would not have been possible with the current generation of games. Obviously HD support would not be there, but how much of a graphical improvement do we need?

That being said...I saw the line and turned around.

[Chris in Cali]

I bolded that one part of chris' quote to tell him this: You'll only be happy while your there, then when you get home you'll be pissed your not there for the last 2 months. lol


I know, the first time I went to Vegas, and came back home the only thing I could think about was going back. I absolutely love Las Vegas.

[longdillon1]

Got one preordered and just got to pay one off.NOTE:Preordered 2 months ago.

[anubis20]

Its a whole new thing, trust me. NFS is just awesome. I stood in line for 13 and 1/2 hours at best buy, i was number 4 in line it was raining and like 35 degrees. People were nice, i could leave for an hour or so and everybody new what numer i was. There was no chaos or anything. It was pretty cool but i dont plan on doing it again, it takes a toll on your body when you dont sleep for more than 24 hours straight. Im still tired!!! It was worth it...

[thagoat]

the xbox fairy has been good to me. 3 preorders are in route to my place. but since i couldn't get verification of them until today, i camped out at walmart and my mom went to comp usa. i got a premium and my mom got a core. now i have a full credit card and a mountain of hardware. i'll be posting auctions soon startin at .01 cent.

[racthamp]

I feel like the issue here is the satisfaction that alot of xbox 360 buyer get from acquring the system. It's defenitely worth for them since many has stand for hours inline to get the system and see LOT of people trying to get it but don't... the 'perceived value' of the 360 and their launch games.. defenitely shoot up a high notch with all the effort to get to play the game.. i say whoever got 'em enjoy them..... for other don't hate :) for me.. i'll wait until a price drop (wayyy drop) before I get it.. since i have tons of back-log cheapass game to be played (or even open) haha

[Liquid 2]

I didnt even try because I just dont see the need to get one now,
there aren't any really must have games and while I could definetely afford to get one, it would destroy my wallet,
I also really hate the bundles that systems are almost always sold in at launch, just give me the damn system and the game(s) I want, not all the other useless shit that they usually come with

I'm picking one up for sure for halo 3 when it comes out, and I'm sure there'll be at least a few excellent games by then
If I can get it earlier though, then I will because I'm actually really looking forward to the new xbox live interface

[Number83]

Amazing. This man has traveled around the world, surveyed millions of people, and has brought back conclusive evidence of what "real gamers" think. Only a man with extreme dedication, and journalistic integrity could delve so deeply into the minds of "real gamers." I surely hope this man posts again, and let's us all know just exacty what millions of other people that he has never met before in his life are thinking at any given moment.

:applause:

I could, but I'm not going to match wits with an unarmed man. I'm too busy playing Perfect Dark Zero. But keep posting and in no time, you'll get your 360 and then you can start a post about how were first in line in at Wal-Mart but changed your mind and you didn't get a PS3.

[kill3r7]

Well, you can add me to the list as well. I have finally given up on finding one now. I'll wait till the second wave of systems comes out. I checked over 12 stores and waited at a Sears that never got their shipment of 8 systems (what a joke).

Anyhow, there really aren't any games that I'm dying to play but getting caught up in the chase was fun and disappointing at the same time.

[GTmaster39]

I didnt even flinch to get off my ass and find one. I'm thinking I'll just continue to sit on my ass until next summer. There will be mountains of them!

[Kapwanil]

I waited for the PS2 and the XBox to the point where I picked up a new XBox just three months ago and a used PS2 last month.

I love the features on the 360 and what it could be capable of, but I really want to wait until the Premium bundle drops in price to around $300 or less to really start considering the system in any way, shape, or form. That'll give Marketplace plenty of time to expand while more games come out.

Personally, Marketplace is shaping up to everything I wished Live Arcade could have been so I'm really hoping that more publishers really jump upon multiplayer Live co-op on new titles as well as classic titles.

[howlinmad]

This should be classified in the Sour Grapes Section. "I didn't get one because 360 SUXORS" or PS3 RULEZ!!! Why can't you fanboys just say 'I don't want it' and leave it at that? Don't justify not getting one by flaming the system. It's damn good, and will only get better. Thats what real gamers think!

I agree that some people who pre-ordered got screwed, but not because Microsoft is holding back. Because they are releasing in near simultaneously around the world. Guarantee Japan has the PS3 6 months before America and 12 Months in Europe. Thats aggressive!

Next time, pre-order it well in advance. I will the first day EBGames announces the PS3 and the Revolution.

I know this is an old thread, but I was reading and thinking the exact same thing.
Isn't it simply amazing how a system that hasn't even launched yet, is so much better and tons more fun than one that has?

Well, you guys know what? The next Nintendo console after the Rev is going to kick the shit out of the PS3! Same logic, and makes about as much sense.
Play the games, and be damn glad we have the competition of consoles that we are about to have.
It's only going to get better.