So the 360 is here. I’d usually talk about how I felt left out of the fun by not getting one at launch, but Amy has already discussed that over at GamerDad.
It’s such a great article, because it’s true - if the cost were a little lower and they were actually to be found in stores, I probably would be trying to wrangle one, because my initial disinterest has been replaced by excitement about the new Live Arcade and the fact that they are already supporting far more legacy games than I expected. There are a few 360 titles I think look good - Kameo and DOA4 of course - but on the whole I’m most interested in the indie and classic titles available on Live Arcade, and the promise of something on there in the future from my hero Mizuguchi. Plus I’d be able to start filling up my Gamercard. Poor thing looks so empty.
Again though, the point is moot, because there aren’t any consoles available and likely won’t be for some time. Not that I was expecting to get one, but I was thinking there would be a few in the local K-Mart, but no, all 17 sold out immediately to people who starting lining up outside at 5am. In Algona, Iowa. Amazing.
So where does that leave me and my lust? The Nintendo DS, of course. Selling off a bunch of stuff to raise money for a DS, only to have to use it to pay bills and such was probably the low point of the year for me. But what can you do? Snakes on a plane, man. I can still look forward to playing it when I get a better cashflow, grabbing a new router and playing Mario Kart and Animal Crossing online. Can’t wait.
- SiW
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