PostHuMaN
16-11-2006, 11:36 PM
These are funny (for me) episodes which are happening around the world. People are doing EVERYTHING to be the first to get the PS3. Read along.
Hiring Homeless To Wait in Line for PS3
While a TV crew was outside a store a "truck used to transport the men from the homeless shelter returned with food for the men. Abdul Salem said he and a friend came up with the idea. They said they plan to pay the men $100 a day to stand in line for a ticket to purchase a PS3 unit that costs around $600.
Read More: Here (http://www.wral.com/technology/10331292/detail.html)
50 People Get Robbed Waiting for PS3 in New York
A guy high on marijuana pulled out a Gun and robbed 50 something people waiting in line to buy a PS3! Police came too late and he got away with thousands of dollars and a laptop.
Read More: Here (http://boards2.sega.com/sega_board/viewtopic.php?t=67187&start=26)
PS3 Also Reviewed on CNN
The money does buy something: The PS3 is the first system to fulfill the promise of being a true digital centerpiece of the living room. There's little you can't do with it. Watch high-definition movies. Listen to music. Surf the Internet. Chat with friends. And, naturally, play games.
Read More: Here (http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/15/commentary/ps3_review/index.htm?cnn=yes)
Man injured in sprint for place in line for PS3
The store official placed 10 chairs outside the store and directed the waiting customers to another area. At a signal, the (50) customers were told to run to try to occupy one of the chairs. During the contest, a 19-year-old man ran into a pole and struck his head, injuring himself. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Read More: Here (http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1&date=11/16/2006&id=14503)
PS3 Sold for $30,000!!
This is an E-Bay Pre-Order Auction which can be viewed here (http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60GB-PREMIUM-SYSTEM-PREORDER_W0QQitemZ270054974671QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6 2054QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Girl who knows nothing about gaming buys a PS3
"A girl in South Austin who knows nothing about gaming at all "heard that this was going to be good," and has decided to wait in line at a Best Buy for a PS3. The reporter asks "What do people do for a living in order to come out here and camp out?" Casey's extremely truthful reply, "I don't do anything, honestly"
Read More: Here (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/16/girl-in-austin-not-really-sure-about-ps3-decides-to-wait-in-line/)
Hiring Homeless To Wait in Line for PS3
While a TV crew was outside a store a "truck used to transport the men from the homeless shelter returned with food for the men. Abdul Salem said he and a friend came up with the idea. They said they plan to pay the men $100 a day to stand in line for a ticket to purchase a PS3 unit that costs around $600.
Read More: Here (http://www.wral.com/technology/10331292/detail.html)
50 People Get Robbed Waiting for PS3 in New York
A guy high on marijuana pulled out a Gun and robbed 50 something people waiting in line to buy a PS3! Police came too late and he got away with thousands of dollars and a laptop.
Read More: Here (http://boards2.sega.com/sega_board/viewtopic.php?t=67187&start=26)
PS3 Also Reviewed on CNN
The money does buy something: The PS3 is the first system to fulfill the promise of being a true digital centerpiece of the living room. There's little you can't do with it. Watch high-definition movies. Listen to music. Surf the Internet. Chat with friends. And, naturally, play games.
Read More: Here (http://money.cnn.com/2006/11/15/commentary/ps3_review/index.htm?cnn=yes)
Man injured in sprint for place in line for PS3
The store official placed 10 chairs outside the store and directed the waiting customers to another area. At a signal, the (50) customers were told to run to try to occupy one of the chairs. During the contest, a 19-year-old man ran into a pole and struck his head, injuring himself. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Read More: Here (http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1&date=11/16/2006&id=14503)
PS3 Sold for $30,000!!
This is an E-Bay Pre-Order Auction which can be viewed here (http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-PLAYSTATION-3-PS3-60GB-PREMIUM-SYSTEM-PREORDER_W0QQitemZ270054974671QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6 2054QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Girl who knows nothing about gaming buys a PS3
"A girl in South Austin who knows nothing about gaming at all "heard that this was going to be good," and has decided to wait in line at a Best Buy for a PS3. The reporter asks "What do people do for a living in order to come out here and camp out?" Casey's extremely truthful reply, "I don't do anything, honestly"
Read More: Here (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/16/girl-in-austin-not-really-sure-about-ps3-decides-to-wait-in-line/)