PS3 Fans Quit Jobs And Postpone Engagement To Wait In Line

[McLaren]

this is just the tip of the iceberg....i personally think someone will get shanked over a PS3

http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/11/10/ps..._burbank_line/
Video- http://media.tomshardware.com/video/...s3line_burbank

Burbank (CA) - People are willing to go through hell to get the upcoming Sony PlayStation 3 console and there are already lines forming for November 17th launch. We went to the Best Buy store in Burbank where people started lining up on Monday November 6th, 11 days. Watch our video as one guy explains how he quit his job to stand in line, while another won't be buying his girlfriend an engagement ring anytime soon.

Food and drinks weren't a problem because the group brought a cooler full of sodas, bottled water and other beverages. There were plenty of fast-food restaurants within walking distance and fellow group members along with Best Buy employees were happy to save spots. Employees also let the group use the restrooms inside.

Waiting in line for more than a week is bad enough, but some in the group called off sick and one guy even quit his job to stand in line. To make it even worse, the one who called in sick has postponed his engagement with his girlfriend because the money that would have gone into buying a ring will be used to buy a PlayStation 3.

The last guy in line didn't want to go on camera, but he told us that he wasn't sure if there were enough PlayStation 3 consoles. Apparently Best Buy employees are very tight lipped on exactly how many consoles the store will be receiving.

You may remember the media reports of people being robbed of their Xbox 360 consoles during last year's launch, but this group won't let that happen. They have vowed to 'back each other up' if anything happens and even boasted that an armed robber won't take them down. "He won't have enough bullets to take us all down," said one guy. They added that the police have been quite nice and are regularly drive by to check on the group.

Some passing customers asked if the line was for concert tickets or for a musician signing, while others gave weird looks, but these guys took it in stride, saying, "They look at us like we have nothing to do... but we are getting a PlayStation 3."

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Awesome. Hard. core.

[Rai]

a little too much though....lol

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Too much is just enough.
Haha.
If I had a serious girlfriend (I emphasize serious) at that point I'd be a little scared to put off an engagement ring for a ps3, she might take it really badly. Haha, I admire their bravery.

[Hrama]

Wow, this is insanity. There is a fine line for hardcore and just ridiculous and they may have crossed that line.

[Pluto]

Considering that to some of these people, the Playstation 3 is their life, quitting your job, or blowing off an engagement must be an after-thought.

Pretty sad.

[Kabbage]

Originally Posted by Nova

Pretty sad.

No Really Sad.

She should leave so he will realize what a stupid mistake he made.

[EMAGDNIM]

Oh well...let them do what they want...It's not the smart choice but then again, its not me making it...

[TheGreenElf]

What a fucking group of losers. (excuse the f-bomb please) Put off an engagement...I'd rip his balls off if his girlfriend didn't already. Seriously...

[dork]

dayum!

[McLaren]

the person who will care less the most about this will be Sony....all they need is one reason (stupid or not) to buy a PS3

[masteratt]

Well if they are engaged he can just say
"Hey babe I got a pick up my PS3!" and then she'll be like
"Sure babe! See you when you get back!"

See? Works wonderfully. And also I am sure the girl will enjoy the PS3 too. I don't see why it would become a problem.

Now, about the quitting job thing
"Babe, I quit my job to get a PS3!"
"Okay babe..............So how are we going to pay the bills?"
"I heard the PS3 can find a cure for cancer."
"You dumb bastard! I am leaving!"

[PUNK em 733]

Originally Posted by Nova

Considering that to some of these people, the Playstation 3 is their life, quitting your job, or blowing off an engagement must be an after-thought.

Pretty sad.

+1

[Crossbar]

Originally Posted by masteratt

Now, about the quitting job thing
"Babe, I quit my job to get a PS3!"
"Okay babe..............So how are we going to pay the bills?"
"I heard the PS3 can find a cure for cancer."
"You dumb bastard! I am leaving!"

LMAO!!!!

[julps31]

Sony fans are dedicated huh lol. I love Sony but not THAT much...

Well if that means it'll sell...i'm all for ending marriages and quiting jobs lol. Just not me...

[Garfunkel]

hmmm, what those guys did may be just a bit over the top. I mean, who on earth has the __time__ or the (lack of) life to camp outside a game shop for more than 2 weeks?

I mean a day or 2 fine but jeez.

[FantasyGhost]

These are the same guys as here: http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?t=64512

[Z]

that shows the fraking japanese that they aren't the only hardcore crazy gamers out there!

*salutes in respect*

[Kiosko]

That's just wrong. I wouldn't get a PS3 with my girlfriends ring money.

[Rizon]

I dont have a girlfriend. No Descions for me! Win!