http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CTy7Nx0oPI&eurl=

http://www.smashmyps3.com/

Either the guy is really weak or the PS3 is tough as fuck to take 5 hits with a sledgehammer before shattering.

I'd bet on the former, from the look of him lol

Busting up stuff is always entertaining, but I don't know if it'd be worth it to do $500 worth of stuff, especially when just that one guy seems to be just slightly irritated about it.

But, not my money!

I laughed when the one guy asked for the controller.

i remember the same thing happening with the 360 on launch.

a guy even asked for the controller that time too.

I hope it wont happen with Wii:-P

It will probably happen to the Wii.. except.. it will be the frustration of the gamer after actually playing it. :p

J/K.. no but seriously I doubt it. Wii hasn't been getting as much hype as the PS3 and the 360. It's more of a gimic than a next gen console.

J/K.. no but seriously I doubt it. Wii hasn't been getting as much hype as the PS3 and the 360. It's more of a gimic than a next gen console.

Except the fact that you're, you know, wrong.

The Wii release has been getting the most hype out of all three consoles, and definitely the most this year; just probably in outlets that you're not used to. The Wii has been covered on standard news outlets, hyped on the internet, and even parodied on South Park.

The difference is, this won't happen to the Wii because Nintendo always ensures there are enough consoles on release to satisfy demand, and if they sell out due to unforeseen sales (hello DS lite), they are always back on the shelves a fortnight later.

I laughed when the one guy asked for the controller.

Ditto.


I hope it wont happen with Wii:-P

You probably wouldn't even need a sledgehammer.

Except the fact that you're, you know, wrong.

The Wii release has been getting the most hype out of all three consoles, and definitely the most this year; just probably in outlets that you're not used to. The Wii has been covered on standard news outlets, hyped on the internet, and even parodied on South Park.

The difference is, this won't happen to the Wii because Nintendo always ensures there are enough consoles on release to satisfy demand, and if they sell out due to unforeseen sales (hello DS lite), they are always back on the shelves a fortnight later.

Wii is not nearly as muhch talked about as the PS3 or the 360.. i'm sorry.. even on G4..

Uh, from what I have seen, a lot of people are positively rabid about the Wii and pretty downbeat about the PS3. I have not seen a whole ton of 360 discussion though.

That's possibly the most retarded sledge hammer technique I've ever seen. The way I was taught, he should start with a very wide grip, with the top hand sliding down the shaft during the swing, ending with two hands more of less together.

Well.. there isn't as much talk about the 360 because it's already been out for a year. Nintendo's hype is more of a fan base at this point in time. Their innovative control system does bring folks in, don't get me wrong. The system's price is also another bonus.

PS3 and XBox 360 both had alot of issues around launch time...but if you look at the long road ahead.... the Wii will probably once again sink under the radar once the other two systems establish a greater library of overall "better" games. (by better .. I base that off of .. more games that adults or older teens would buy)

The same thing happend with the game cube. Cheaper, sleeker, smaller... with great games. It just .. didn't hold up so well against the Xbox and PS2. It's all about 3rd party support. Nintendo just .. can't seem to get alot of it.

The same thing happend with the game cube. Cheaper, sleeker, smaller... with great games. It just .. didn't hold up so well against the Xbox and PS2. It's all about 3rd party support. Nintendo just .. can't seem to get alot of it.

PlayStation 3 games available at launch (third party games in bold):

Genji
NBA 07
Resistance: Fall of Man
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
Ridge Racer 7
Full Auto 2
Blazing Angels - Port of X360 game
Call of Duty 3 - Port of X360 game
Fight Night Round 3 - Port of X360 game
Sonic the Hedgehog - Port of X360 game
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 - Port of X360 game
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas - Port of X360 game
Tony Hawk's Project 8 - Port of X360 game
NBA 2K7
NHL 2K7
Need for Speed: Carbon - Port of X360 game
Madden 07 - Port of X360 game
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Port of X360 game
Gundam Crossfire

19 Games Total
4 First Party games
15 Third Party games, 10 of which are ports: 5 exclusive third party games.

Wii games at launch, third party games in bold:

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii Sports
Wii Play
Excite Truck
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Cars - Port
Barnyard
The Ant Bully
Call of Duty 3 - Port
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Port
Open Season
Super Swing Golf
GT Pro Series
Monster 4X4 World Circuit
Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Port
Madden 07 - Port, with added Wii functionality
Need for Speed: Carbon - Port
Metal Slug Anthology
Splinter Cell: Double Agent - Port
FarCry: Vengeance - Port
Red Steel
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rampage: Total Destruction
Happy Feet
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam - Port
SpongeBob Squarepants: Creature from Krusty Krab
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz

29 Games
4 First party
25 Third party, 7 of which are ports: 18 exclusive third party games.

Well geez, it sure looks like the Wii has more third-party support to me.

I said in the long run. I did not say at launch. I am not against the Wii. (I personally don't prefer it) but if I had kids I'd get it for em.

I think the Wii is a great addition to the next gen lineup. But if you look at those games.. there isn't ALOT to offer in terms of mature entertainment.
Call of Duty 3 is actually a port of a PC game as it was released on the PC before even the Xbox 360 title.. thanks. You can't say alot of those games are PORTS from the 360. Mainly because had the PS3 been out at the time those games were released they would have been released to both systems simultaneously.

I look more down the road to see how a console will do. Not how it looks at launch. The capabilities of a gaming system, rather than what people see first generation.

Heavenly Sword
Final Fantasy XIII (both of em)
Metal Gear Solid 4
Resident Evil 5
God of War 3 (it's already been confirmed that they are putting it on the PS3)
Gran Turismo 5
Kill Zone 2

All these games are what's gonna keep the system alive and goin for a wider audience. I do not disagree with ANYONE that would say that the PS3 is not doing well so far. The price, limited availability, problems that are already arising...limited launch titles...I won't argue, because it's obvious to see. However.. what I was discussing was the lifespan of the three systems. As the past has shown..... I personally feel that the Nintendo Wii will fall under the radar first due to it's .. lack luster game choices.

I said in the long run. I did not say at launch. I am not against the Wii. (I personally don't prefer it) but if I had kids I'd get it for em.

Nobody can predict the future, and you're arrogant for thinking you can. The only judgment about third-party support can be made by looking at the current evidence, and the current evidence is that there are a large number of companies supporting the Wii.


I think the Wii is a great addition to the next gen lineup. But if you look at those games.. there isn't ALOT to offer in terms of mature entertainment.

Most of the Wii games that are multi-platform also comprise the PS3 lineup as well. So, by your statement, you're claiming that the PS3 doesn't have a lot of offer in terms of 'mature entertainment' either; whatever you define that as.


Call of Duty 3 is actually a port of a PC game as it was released on the PC before even the Xbox 360 title.. thanks. You can't say alot of those games are PORTS from the 360. Mainly because had the PS3 been out at the time those games were released they would have been released to both systems simultaneously.

You're thinking of Call of Duty 2. Call of Duty 3 was specifically designed for the 360 due to CoD2's popularity, and subsequently readied for the PS3's launch. Once again, you're making a statement that can't be proven. I'm only interested in facts.


I look more down the road to see how a console will do. Not how it looks at launch. The capabilities of a gaming system, rather than what people see first generation.

Heavenly Sword
Final Fantasy XIII (both of em)
Metal Gear Solid 4
Resident Evil 5
God of War 3 (it's already been confirmed that they are putting it on the PS3)
Gran Turismo 5
Kill Zone 2

All these games are what's gonna keep the system alive and goin for a wider audience.

I'm not going to disagree that the above games are a very good reason to own a PS3; but I thought we were talking about third party support. Four out of those seven games are being made in-house at Sony, Resident Evil 5 is being released on the X360 as well, which leaves MGS4 and FF13. And to be honest, they aren't the sort of titles which will 'widen the audience'. They appeal to current gamers, and that's it.


I do not disagree with ANYONE that would say that the PS3 is not doing well so far. The price, limited availability, problems that are already arising...limited launch titles...I won't argue, because it's obvious to see. However.. what I was discussing was the lifespan of the three systems. As the past has shown..... I personally feel that the Nintendo Wii will fall under the radar first due to it's .. lack luster game choices.

You've yet to prove your claim of lackluster game choices, seeing as the system is debuting with the most eagerly awaited game in recent gaming history, Twilight Princess. Considering that Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess' spiritual precursor, is considered the best game of all time by many, many gamers, one could argue that it is the best launch title in history.

You are basing your argument on the assumption that history will repeat itself, which is a foolish mistake. The PlayStation 3 is NOT the PlayStation 2, and the Wii is not the GameCube. If you actually can provide any solid facts to back up your opinion, please, reply. Otherwise don't bother posting here again.

lol, as lol as all of the smash my ipod vids

PlayStation 3 games available at launch (third party games in bold):

Genji
NBA 07
Resistance: Fall of Man
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
Ridge Racer 7
Full Auto 2
Blazing Angels - Port of X360 game
Call of Duty 3 - Port of X360 game
Fight Night Round 3 - Port of X360 game
Sonic the Hedgehog - Port of X360 game
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 - Port of X360 game
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas - Port of X360 game
Tony Hawk's Project 8 - Port of X360 game
NBA 2K7
NHL 2K7
Need for Speed: Carbon - Port of X360 game
Madden 07 - Port of X360 game
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Game released on pretty much every platform currently out.
Gundam Crossfire

19 Games Total
4 First Party games
15 Third Party games, 10 of which are ports: 5 exclusive third party games.

Wii games at launch, third party games in bold:

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii Sports
Wii Play
Excite Truck
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Cars - Port
Barnyard
The Ant Bully
Call of Duty 3 - Port
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Game released on pretty much every platform, not a port.
Open Season
Super Swing Golf
GT Pro Series
Monster 4X4 World Circuit
Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Port
Madden 07 - Port, with added Wii functionality
Need for Speed: Carbon - Port
Metal Slug Anthology
Splinter Cell: Double Agent - Port
FarCry: Vengeance - Port
Red Steel
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rampage: Total Destruction - Port of PS2 game (currently available for $20 at Wal-Mart).
Happy Feet
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam - Port
SpongeBob Squarepants: Creature from Krusty Krab
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz

29 Games
4 First party
25 Third party, 7 of which are ports: 18 exclusive third party games.

Well geez, it sure looks like the Wii has more third-party support to me.

Edited some minor parts for clarity.

Also:



[Squashed Rumors]

Sony is not trying to fuck gamers out of the used game market.


Please stop regurgitating this rumor. It only gives Games Radar more juice to make something else up as news.

Games will not cost you $100 apiece.

They're $60 for most titles (and all first-party ones), just like 360 games. If you need proof, Sony's own online store has a list of games for pre-order right now (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=games_ps3&Dept=moviesmusic&INT=sstyle-ps3games-footer-preorder_ps3_games#). You can also giggle at the box art and shape.

You can still get full HD without HDMI

Both component and DVI will allow 1080p signals, the only catch is that Blu-ray movies will at some point (either at launch or a few years down the line) require HDMI output for full hi-def viewing. For games, your trusty PS2 component cables will work just fine -- for that matter all PS2 cables will work. However, if you are using an HDMI cable, it needs to be connected to a HDCP-compliant device or you'll get no video/audio. If your TV doesn't support HDCP via HDMI, you'll have to use one of the above-mentioned connections.

There are no overheating issues

Enclosing the thing in some kind of carpet tortilla aside, the PS3 not only runs nearly silent, but after having the system on for a good 10 hours, it was still cool to the touch on either side. The system does a wonderful job of shunting heat out all those little vents you see on the top/back (that, however, was quite warm). It's almost scary how cool the system runs considering the kind of power it draws.

The PS3 does not upscale currently

Hey, not all squashed rumors have to be positive. As of launch, the PS3 sticks you with one output resolution for most games and downscales anything if you have it set higher. This means if you've got an older HDTV that's locked at 1080i, and the game only outputs at 720p, you're going to be playing games at 480p. DVDs and PS one/PS2 games also play at their standard resolution. It's entirely possible that future firmware updates will fix this problem, but don't say I didn't warn ya...

Gilthanos, you're probably the biggest retard here since Trekkies

EDIT: Good to know that when I'm at a friend's house and they're playing their PS3, I won't go death due to the fan. I figured it would be as loud, or louder, than the 360's.

Wii is not nearly as muhch talked about as the PS3 or the 360.. i'm sorry.. even on G4..
GUYS, ITS ON G4, IT MUST BE RIGHT!!!1!

But anyway about that smashing PS3, umm yeeeeeaaah, for some reason if it takes 5 hits with a sledgehammer, it looks at least somewhat durable. People aren't going to buy one to take it home and throw it against the wall.

In one town a man buys a PS3 and smash it with a sledgehammer.
In another town a woman buys a PS3 then is stocked by 2 men for 2 blocks where she is robbed.

The terrorist have finaly won. :notgood:

edit: oops.

The terrorist have finaly one. :notgood:

hahaha





think of all the cheeseburgers they coulda bought instead of smashing up a poor PS3, oh the inhumanity. >=O

dang man looking at those launch line-ups it all sucks man nothing man for garaman man this is bad news they need like good games man good games

Ditto.



You probably wouldn't even need a sledgehammer.

tru,very tru.

Gilthanos, you're probably the biggest retard here since Trekkies

That dude's sig was fantastic.

Wii is not nearly as muhch talked about as the PS3 or the 360.. i'm sorry.. even on G4..

For the past couple of months the wii has been the most talked about. I think the ps3 is getting so much attention right now because its so hard to get one.

You think that the PS3 is getting so much attention because.. ok.. that's the dumbest thing I've heard.

Nevermind the hype behind the games and the system capabilities. What does the Wii have to offer? A controller that can be doubled as a weapon? Now.. again.. I'm not BASHING THE WII!!! Just based on the mags that I read, the shows that I watch and the crap that I've read on the internet, the Wii hasn't been getting as much attention.. COMPARED to the other two systems around launch time and before.

They are going to do it with the Wii.


They're Torontonians lol. They were doing it infront of a best buy downtown I think.

Well, that video was bollocks :o

Don`t get me wrong, i love when things get smashed or bebungled but that was just embarrassing.




FIRST DUDE- "Dude, i just got a my PS3 dude!. What a pile of fucking lass ass douche shit, dude. Let`s get this motherfucking douche and trash the shit out of it!."

SECOND DUDE- "Dude, that`s like a fucking holy message or something, dude!. Fucking hell man, you`re fucking wesome, dude!."

FIRST DUDE- "Fuck yeah!'

SECOND DUDE- "Dude, Ken Kutaragi can suck my left fucking nut man, that motherfucking dumb ass noob douche!."



-_-

You think that the PS3 is getting so much attention because.. ok.. that's the dumbest thing I've heard.

Nevermind the hype behind the games and the system capabilities. What does the Wii have to offer? A controller that can be doubled as a weapon? Now.. again.. I'm not BASHING THE WII!!! Just based on the mags that I read, the shows that I watch and the crap that I've read on the internet, the Wii hasn't been getting as much attention.. COMPARED to the other two systems around launch time and before.\


It was getting attention but its getting so much now because of the limited amount going around. Everytime I hear about it that is all thats metnioned, the lines and the amount being shipped. I dont hear to much buzz about any of the launch titles.

Also they're doing it for just sheer attention.

I don't know about you guys, but without even trying to look for advertising, the last few weeks I've seen nothing but PS3 hype. And it has nothing to do with it's limited supply or price. Maybe it veries from city to city, state to state. I want a PS3 but I'm not about to wait in line for it. I'm content on waiting untill the end of the year or next march.

Besides, the PS3 six axis of movement controller is enough for me. I'm not planning on playing any tennis video games, thats what the tennis courts here at my appartments are for.

most people i know are more excited about the wii. a lot of them are people who aren't exactly nintendo zealots or even hardcore nerdos. i'd say it's at least getting an equal amount of media coverage but people are a lot more interested because it's so, well, revolutionary.

For the past couple of months the wii has been the most talked about. I think the ps3 is getting so much attention right now because its so hard to get one.


You think that the PS3 is getting so much attention because.. ok.. that's the dumbest thing I've heard.


It does make logical sense, actually. Especially with those damn people out there intend on scalping it. This is one aspect that's currently amplifying attention, because indeed, there is a dearth of them afloat in the world for the moment, alluring people for the next batch to arrive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CTy7Nx0oPI&eurl=

http://www.smashmyps3.com/

Either the guy is really weak or the PS3 is tough as fuck to take 5 hits with a sledgehammer before shattering.

Why would someone waste 500 dollars for a 30 second laugh. What dumbshits. I love how the dumbfucks who made this site keep little updates.

Nov 11th 2006 - 2am - The launch date is coming, and things seem very shaky at this point. For the moment, everything is according to plan, but it can change very quickly. Check back for more details!

The only thing I wonder about this is how these dumbasses manage to breathe.

You think that the PS3 is getting so much attention because.. ok.. that's the dumbest thing I've heard.

Nevermind the hype behind the games and the system capabilities. What does the Wii have to offer? A controller that can be doubled as a weapon? Now.. again.. I'm not BASHING THE WII!!! Just based on the mags that I read, the shows that I watch and the crap that I've read on the internet, the Wii hasn't been getting as much attention.. COMPARED to the other two systems around launch time and before.

What the fuck are you talking about? Everyone I talked to online and off are planning to get a Wii. Only a handful planned to get a PS3, and all of them are rich bastards who has no idea what to do with their money.

ok. i don't get it...what's so funny about this? i thought this was fucking retarted. what a waste of good money. why don't they just buy a fucking nice lamborghini diablo and crash that? i seriously don't fucking get it. is this some statement or something to prove to sony how much they hate them by BUYING one of their systems and trashing it?

seriously...wtf?

Wii is not nearly as muhch talked about as the PS3 or the 360.. i'm sorry.. even on G4..

Haha. "Even" on G4? You're pretty amusing.

I ONLY TALK ABOUT PS3 MAN

ok. i don't get it...what's so funny about this? i thought this was fucking retarted. what a waste of good money. why don't they just buy a fucking nice lamborghini diablo and crash that? i seriously don't fucking get it. is this some statement or something to prove to sony how much they hate them by BUYING one of their systems and trashing it?

seriously...wtf?

They seem to be pretty neutral towards the companies themselves. They just hate the fanboys, so they wreck it in front of the launch lineup full of them to piss them off. Coupled with the fact that there's only 2-4 PS3 units in the store makes it very much more painful for the fanboys because they'll most likely have to search and pay 2-3 times more on EBay for the units.

...however, I agree with the notion that this'll be the most expensive laugh they'll ever get out of pissing off fanboys.

Guys, the site probably generated the revenue for the purchase of the console in the first place.

i think people donated to it or sth?

Guys, the site probably generated the revenue for the purchase of the console in the first place.

Truth.

They seem to be pretty neutral towards the companies themselves. They just hate the fanboys, so they wreck it in front of the launch lineup full of them to piss them off. Coupled with the fact that there's only 2-4 PS3 units in the store makes it very much more painful for the fanboys because they'll most likely have to search and pay 2-3 times more on EBay for the units.

...however, I agree with the notion that this'll be the most expensive laugh they'll ever get out of pissing off fanboys.

oooh. ok.. lol actually if that's the case, that's freaking hilarious! lol i seriously didn't get it like that at all. rofl. that just rules. lol

Guys, the site probably generated the revenue for the purchase of the console in the first place.

Doesn't change the fact that they were complete morons for doing it.

LOL LOOK AT THOSE STUPID FAN BOYS!!!11ONE

HEY GUYS LET'S GO BUY ONE AND SMASH IT IN FRONT OF THEM, LOLOLOLOL

Doesn't change the fact that they were complete morons for doing it.

LOL LOOK AT THOSE STUPID FAN BOYS!!!11ONE

HEY GUYS LET'S GO BUY ONE AND SMASH IT IN FRONT OF THEM, LOLOLOLOL

Did those dumbasses even consider the outcome? Say i'm a fanboy waiting in line for a PS3 and some dumbass takes his and smashes with a sledge hammer. Who gives a shit? I'm still getting mine.

Did those dumbasses even consider the outcome? Say i'm a fanboy waiting in line for a PS3 and some dumbass takes his and smashes with a sledge hammer. Who gives a shit? I'm still getting mine.

It can potentially enrage them, as that means minus one (Two, as the irate commentator mentioned they were going to 'Ebay' their second unit.) PS3 going to a customer whom is resolute on playing it. Essentially, they're subtracting the supply from people that are awaiting it, undermining their determination, and forcing them to purchase one elsewhere.

Did those dumbasses even consider the outcome? Say i'm a fanboy waiting in line for a PS3 and some dumbass takes his and smashes with a sledge hammer. Who gives a shit? I'm still getting mine.

That won't work if there's only 2 units on the store and the other unit is going to eBay for double-triple the price. :P

That won't work if there's only 2 units on the store and the other unit is going to eBay for double-triple the price. :P

Oh, in that case. Those bastards!

well...

I saw the line today at Best buy... there were more people lined up to get Final Fantasy XII than there were there to get the Wii.. same with gamestop and at walmart.. I kinda laughed considering the PS3 and Xbox had hundreds of people lined up.. people lined up even KNOWING they won't get a system. lol

well...

I saw the line today at Best buy... there were more people lined up to get Final Fantasy XII than there were there to get the Wii.. same with gamestop and at walmart.. I kinda laughed considering the PS3 and Xbox had hundreds of people lined up.. people lined up even KNOWING they won't get a system. lol

With the Nintendo Wii in my area, there were roughly 100 people by eventide. (Told to me when I asked the manager keeping count at the end.) There were five people camped, in addition. I, amongst them, was number 18, as I got there at 1:00P.M. The ratio of Nintendo Wiis (63) were inadequate, however, greatly surpassed the ratio of PS3's available. (On release, a nearby Gamestop got 8, a Target, 6, whereas the Wal-Mart where I was situated, only had 20. Whether they were the 20 or 40 GB models, or combined, I'm unsure.) The first 63 people, were given a ticket, guaranteeing a purchase. Then, the 63 ticket holders proceeded inside to purchase the Wiis. The rest were probably informed when the shipment of Wiis were due to arrive, and I would presume that the number of Wiis will definitely be higher. The attitude of the queue waiting until 12:01, was overall, peaceful, and the only real disturbance was that someone tried cutting in line towards the end, aside from nagging Sony or Xbox fan boys sporadically driving by and heckling the line with baseless insults. To ensue safety after purchasing the Wiis, we all headed out in a group by suggestion of the store manager, and then parceled out to our cars. I am glad to say that everything worked out with minimal trouble, and the majority of buyers obtained their Wiis.

well...

I saw the line today at Best buy... there were more people lined up to get Final Fantasy XII than there were there to get the Wii.. same with gamestop and at walmart.. I kinda laughed considering the PS3 and Xbox had hundreds of people lined up.. people lined up even KNOWING they won't get a system. lol
Uh, yeah sure. More people were lined up to get a game that's nearing a month of being on the shelves, compared to a console that is recieving an incredible amount of hype. Riiiiight.

Guys, the site probably generated the revenue for the purchase of the console in the first place.

Actually it was through donations.

Again, Gilthanos proves that he's a dumbass. So what if you didn't see the idiotically long and disorganized lines? The console still sold out immediately.

PEOPLE I SAY NO LINES FOR WII

OF COURSE THIS COULD BE BECAUSE I WENT TO KFC AND VONS, BUT REALLY I DON'T THINK THAT'S THE REASON

Uh, yeah sure. More people were lined up to get a game that's nearing a month of being on the shelves, compared to a console that is recieving an incredible amount of hype. Riiiiight.

Uhm.. yeah actually. There WERE more people at the FFXII midnight launch here in San Jose than what I saw at Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Gamestop in Vacaville (not all together of course). This was the next morning though, so I don't know if these stores participated in any midnight sales. That was only three stores that I observed. I was just surprised I didn't see more people.

Look.. I'm not DOUBTING the Wii. OMFG! Yes you're absolutely right that the availability of the Wii was greater than what was available for the PS3.. I don't doubt that. Nor will I say that the PS3 is a perfect system or just overall SOOOO much better than the PS3 or the 360. Based on my observations, reading and viewing.. the Wii wasn't as talked about as the other systems. No one got shot over the Wii... no one got stampeded over the Wii.. that's all I'm sayin.

Again.. the only reason why I personally wouldn't want to buy it is because of the controller.. i just don't like it.

Believe me.. I was tempted to try to get it myself seeing Zelda sitting there. hehe... I love the Zelda series.

Uhm.. yeah actually. There WERE more people at the FFXII midnight launch here in San Jose than what I saw at Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Gamestop in Vacaville (not all together of course). This was the next morning though, so I don't know if these stores participated in any midnight sales. That was only three stores that I observed. I was just surprised I didn't see more people.

Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy did participate in midnight sales, as I heard from other people whom came from there, and that said that the lines were about if not longer to Wal-Mart's. Those who came in the morning, probably were hoping for another shipment to arrive. Maybe it did, or maybe it didn't. (Yes, I live in Vacaville.)


No one got shot over the Wii... no one got stampeded over the Wii.. that's all I'm sayin.

That's not meant to be good for the Sony's reputation, you know. As the publics' impatience is affixed to Sony's lack of systems available, and delaying the release for two times. For extraneous causes that confounded the shortage futhermore: scalpers detracted from the supply, some stores didn't have a 'One console per customer' ratio in effect, and some stores foolishly staged events to obtain a PS3, other than waiting in a line (A race to ten chairs, or a lottery.) Sony should have foreseen this, and it is appearing (If not already) Sony was definitely caught asleep.


More people were lined up to get a game that's nearing a month of being on the shelves, compared to a console that is recieving an incredible amount of hype.

What the Professor is saying, is that there isn't going to be people still waiting in a line for a game that's already been out for a month, (And if there is, it's utterly doubtful as it's going to emulate the line waiting for a new system.) as you, Gilthanos, were implying. Now, as to whether or not the lines, compared to the Nintendo Wii's and FFXII release date, were the same or not, is a different story.

I totally agree with you that Sony made a HUGE mistake in allowing the release to come and go with such a small amount of consoles out there. I hated that they did that back when the PS2 launched, I hated it when the 360 launched and I hate it even more now that the PS3 launched all with the same results. It was a problem THEN, and they should have learned from past experiences. I never intended to assume that the shooting was GOOD for Sony's reputation, if anything it's just that much worse BECAUSE they were foolish enough to launch the system with minimal amounts of consoles per store. Not to mention the problems that are already being reported on it.

BUT alas, I waited for the 360 to fix most of their bugs, and I'm gonna do the same for the PS3. Just wait a year for more titles to come out and let them fix the bugs in the mean time. THEN i'll have my day with the system. :)

I did not know that those stores participated in a midnight launch.. although it makes sense. Seeing people camped out there just made me think that there wasn't one. At first I thought that they were out there waiting for PS3's to come in.

The new Best Buy store near the Nut Tree did get new shipments in as most of everyone came out with a console.

Well no kidding that people still aren't waiting in line for a game that's been out for a month. I was talking about launch day. That's what I was talking about. Not lines for the game RIGHT THIS MINUTE.. of course there are no lines. Jeezes.. i'm not THAT stupid.

God send smashes Wii in front of waiting fanboys, greeted by great responce. (http://www.smashmywii.com/) It took 7 1ups.

God send smashes Wii in front of waiting fanboys, greeted by great responce. (http://www.smashmywii.com/) It took 7 1ups.

Ha ha. I love how someone always asked about the controller regarding all three systems.

I guess they needed the sledgehammer after all. :-P

http://www.planetboredom.net/smx_videos.php - Xbox360. Only four smashes. =(

Uhm.. yeah actually. There WERE more people at the FFXII midnight launch here in San Jose than what I saw at Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Gamestop in Vacaville (not all together of course). This was the next morning though, so I don't know if these stores participated in any midnight sales. That was only three stores that I observed. I was just surprised I didn't see more people.
Shit dude, you made it sound like more people were lining up for FFXII than a Wii on WII LAUNCH DAY. But if you tell me that there were more people buying a Final Fantasy game on the launch of the Wii, I'll say you're full of shit.


Look.. I'm not DOUBTING the Wii. OMFG! Yes you're absolutely right that the availability of the Wii was greater than what was available for the PS3.. I don't doubt that. Nor will I say that the PS3 is a perfect system or just overall SOOOO much better than the PS3 or the 360. Based on my observations, reading and viewing.. the Wii wasn't as talked about as the other systems. No one got shot over the Wii... no one got stampeded over the Wii.. that's all I'm sayin.
What the piss are you reading, Woman's Digest?

Don't base your judgments on people shooting each other. There was FAR LESS PS3 units at launch than Wii units, so that is why people were stampeding each other. When the Wii had roughly 5-6x more launch units than the PS3, people aren't going to go bonkers and run over each other to get one.


Believe me.. I was tempted to try to get it myself seeing Zelda sitting there. hehe... I love the Zelda series.
Don't be tempted, take action. Twilight Princess feels really natural with the controller. I feel like I've been using this type of control for years.

God send smashes Wii in front of waiting fanboys, greeted by great responce. (http://www.smashmywii.com/) It took 7 1ups.

Pretty amusing, but not as effective as smashing a PS3 since stores are pretty much loaded with them Wiis. ;)

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Shit dude, you made it sound like more people were lining up for FFXII than a Wii on WII LAUNCH DAY. But if you tell me that there were more people buying a Final Fantasy game on the launch of the Wii, I'll say you're full of shit.


What the piss are you reading, Woman's Digest?

Don't base your judgments on people shooting each other. There was FAR LESS PS3 units at launch than Wii units, so that is why people were stampeding each other. When the Wii had roughly 5-6x more launch units than the PS3, people aren't going to go bonkers and run over each other to get one.


Don't be tempted, take action. Twilight Princess feels really natural with the controller. I feel like I've been using this type of control for years.

Yes there were much less PS3's...

My wife wouldn't let me get a Wii right now anyway.. even if I wanted one. (she's not a gamer)

My wife is buying me my Wii.

epic win

saved money getting a Wii by trading-in my Gamecube for 60 bucks...saved the controllers, memory cards, and games (since they're backwards compatible)
my buddy got a PS3 from work for free...when it kicks the bucket we're gonna make a video of us pissing and defecating all over it in a mad attempt to improve on Sony's bullshit

Wow, people are already giving the PS3 away? O_o That's fast!

My wife is buying me my Wii.

epic win

Holy shit, I hope my marriage will be as fucking awsome. good job. sexpot

My wife is buying me my Wii.

epic win

My wife insisted we scour the town when I couldn't get my Wii. Then when we got home, she helped me search eBay.

Wow, people are already giving the PS3 away? O_o That's fast!

he's a game tester...so he got to keep one of the consoles they used as a compliment to their checks

my wife bought me a 360 for my b-day

Wow, people are already giving the PS3 away? O_o That's fast!
I'd be willing to bet that at least 50% of the people who purchased a PS3 turned around and sold it on ebay the next day.

EDIT: Lee, you poor bastard, having your woman do <B>everything</B> for you.

My ex bought her baby's daddy a PS3. :sad:


I'd be willing to bet that at least 50% of the people who purchased a PS3 turned around and sold it on ebay the next day.

Which is also why people were stomping on each other. It's like they were yelling from the store, "FREE MONEY!!!". Totaly sucks for those who work hard and just want to enjoy a PS3 or Wii. People with the money to spend over a thousand dollars make it unfair for the rest of us.

Yeah, I thought it was funny they smashed it, and even more funny the money they just wasted on the unit.

Wow, people are already giving the PS3 away? O_o That's fast!

Comedy Central is giving Wii's out every hour all weekend long. I believe for the whole 4 day weekend.

I think I wouldve chose an axe over the sledge hammer. and that guy,in the pimp suit "itsa me,mario",is the worst guy ever.I havent seen someone look and act so annoying in a long time.But definately an axe.

I think I wouldve chose an axe over the sledge hammer. and that guy,in the pimp suit "itsa me,mario",is the worst guy ever.I havent seen someone look and act so annoying in a long time.But definately an axe.

I wouldn't have minded if they had used a pickax instead of a sledgehammer. =)

Yeah, a pickaxe would do some good internal damage.Wed show those consoles a thing or two...

I think I wouldve chose an axe over the sledge hammer. and that guy,in the pimp suit "itsa me,mario",is the worst guy ever.I havent seen someone look and act so annoying in a long time.But definately an axe.


i would've jizzed in it and sold it on eBay as like-new

i would've jizzed in it and sold it on eBay as like-new

Id fit a poison snake in the disc drive then sell it on eBay,lol. Someone would have a bad day.

Id fit a poison snake in the disc drive then sell it on eBay,lol. Someone would have a bad day.

yeah...that someone would be the snake

I wouldn't of minded if they had used a pickax instead of a sledgehammer. =)

... have!

lol ;-;


Actually it was through donations.

i already said! ... nobody noticed. i dont see smashing it as particularly funny, but it isnt especially dumb either. eh. actually, it is a BIT funny,

It's kinda funny how people have gone from sony fanboys back in the PS2 days now to sony trash talking. I don't get why people suddenly have these vendettas against systems. I personally would like a Wii and a PS3.

Is sony a little arrogant for not having more launch games, more consoles for launch, and alleged (again, alleged) problems at launch? Absolutely. I think sony has gotten cocky with it's success. But do I see it sinking? In all probablity, I don't. I think with the reverse compatability of all PS1 and PS2 games, the fact it can play CDs and DVDs along with the great Blu-Ray (which certain ones can hold up to 200 GB). Additionally, the sales indicate they are in high demand, especially ebay where people are willing to pay outrageous prices. I think it's going to lag behind for a while because of the reasons I listed and the price, but once more games start coming out, the alleged bugs are fixed, and the off possibility of a price drop after a year, I see Sony doing very well for itself.

It's kinda funny how people have gone from sony fanboys back in the PS2 days now to sony trash talking. I don't get why people suddenly have these vendettas against systems. I personally would like a Wii and a PS3.

Is sony a little arrogant for not having more launch games, more consoles for launch, and alleged (again, alleged) problems at launch? Absolutely. I think sony has gotten cocky with it's success. But do I see it sinking? In all probablity, I don't. I think with the reverse compatability of all PS1 and PS2 games, the fact it can play CDs and DVDs along with the great Blu-Ray (which certain ones can hold up to 200 GB). Additionally, the sales indicate they are in high demand, especially ebay where people are willing to pay outrageous prices. I think it's going to lag behind for a while because of the reasons I listed and the price, but once more games start coming out, the alleged bugs are fixed, and the off possibility of a price drop after a year, I see Sony doing very well for itself.
Actually, I've been noticing that PS3 on eBay are only selling at about $1,000-1500 lately. I guess all the people who actually wanted one got one :D

man if everybody who wanted one got one it would be on ebay for 2 dollars

The 360 will always be cheaper than the PS3. Why would I bother getting a more expensive PS3 when the 360 is going to have most of the same games at a better price? As well as a kickass more mature online service? I think Sony may have shot themselves in the foot with blu ray tbqh. Plus the 360 is like 10 times easier and therefore cheaper to develop for. Same goes for Wii to an even greater extent, but it's hard to tell how important that will be.

But time will tell and there will are a lot of variables in these sort of things. Also consider the fact that PlayStation does have a pretty large brand recognition thing going on. I am reluctant to give Sony my custom these day, however.

Well, the Blu-Ray format has definitely taken a kick to the nuts already since people have figured out how to rip movies on a PS3. One of the reasons the format was so popular with studios is that it's supposedly more difficult to pirate, so this news is almost certainly going to have a backlash and drive some support toward HD-DVD.