PS3 fanatics

**NotSoSilentBob** · November 15th, 2006, 05:52 PM

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Wal Mart in Norton only has 10 of them. And I do believe they're pretty much spoken for.

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that number isn't correct. The number is 12. 8 of the $599 and 4 of the $499 systems. They have the floor numbered off and already one person is in line

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2 people as of 4PM.

**Ironlung** · November 15th, 2006, 05:54 PM

Somebody needs to go up there and slap the [censored] out of those idiots.

**imported_elp6n** · November 15th, 2006, 06:00 PM

EBay restricts sale of PlayStation 3
Only established vendors can list the consoles before its Nov. 17 ship date

SAN JOSE, Calif. - People pining for the sleek PlayStation 3 gaming console might find shortages on eBay as well.

The unfettered online marketplace for such items as Elvis memorabilia and Ferraris is imposing restrictions on the PS3, which is expected to become one of the hottest holiday gifts when it hits stores Friday.

Only established eBay Inc. vendors "? those who have racked up comments from at least 50 previous customers and have positive ratings of at least 98 out of 100 points "? can list PS3s before Friday. Each vendor can only list only one PS3 per eBay account.

The listing must include a photo of the pre-order receipt, and the seller must guarantee shipment within 30 days from the date of purchase. Before Friday, PS3s can be listed on eBay only in auction formats "? not as "buy it now" items.

Potential buyers, trying to avoid long lines, rain checks and empty-handed sales clerks on Friday, have already bid up PS3s to $2,300. The suggested retail price is $500 for a basic PS3 with a 20-gigabyte drive and $600 for a version with 60 gigabytes, built-in wireless and a Blu-ray DVD player for high-definition video.

Sony Corp., which has already delayed the PS3 launch twice, expects to have 400,000 PS3s available for its U.S. launch. EBay listed 3,144 PS3s or related items by Wednesday morning.

The restrictions, part of eBay's standing policy for all "pre-sale" items, also apply to Nintendo Co.'s competing Wii console, which goes on sale Sunday. EBay had 2,354 listings for Wiis and related items.

Microsoft Corp. launched its Xbox 360 console last year.

"We've seen a history with highly anticipated game consoles in extremely short supply during their initial launch," eBay spokeswoman Catherine England said. "With the Xbox, we saw a high number of well-intentioned sellers unable to meet obligations due to restricted supply."

**starbuck** · November 15th, 2006, 06:07 PM

<<The suggested retail price is $500 for a basic PS3 with a 20-gigabyte drive and $600 for a version with 60 gigabytes, built-in wireless and a Blu-ray DVD player for high-definition video.>>
I thought both came with the blu-ray player

**starbuck** · November 15th, 2006, 06:08 PM

as of 5:00, looks like all 8 spots are taken for the $599.00 systems

**knight_67** · November 15th, 2006, 06:11 PM

buddy of mine from college hit wally world around 4 today..

**NotSoSilentBob** · November 15th, 2006, 06:18 PM

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Somebody needs to go up there and slap the [censored] out of those idiots.

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I came very very close...

**1inStripes** · November 15th, 2006, 06:22 PM

NSSB, will you go get in line for me. You can even use your own money for me if you would like. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

**starbuck** · November 15th, 2006, 06:23 PM

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<<The suggested retail price is $500 for a basic PS3 with a 20-gigabyte drive and $600 for a version with 60 gigabytes, built-in wireless and a Blu-ray DVD player for high-definition video.>>
I thought both came with the blu-ray player

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from the official site

What is the difference between the $499 and $599 configurations?
Both solutions include Blu-ray Disc the latest in high-definition* video, Bluetooth, four USB ports, 1080p video, HDMI**, and the advanced microprocessor, the Cell Broadband Engine. The difference between them, however, is that the $599 system includes Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash slots, Wi-Fi***, and a 60GB hard disk drive (HDD), whereas the $499 system comes with a 20GB HDD.

Also I heard the $499 system doesn't have the HDMI output which kind of defeats some of the Blu-Ray benefits. It will still look great though

**SWVA-Football** · November 15th, 2006, 06:26 PM

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Resident Evil 5 will also be released on the PS3. That will be something to look forward to.

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Yeah, Resident Evil 5 should be pretty amazing. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I think the thing that really made Resident Evil 4 rock was the fact that it took over a completely new system of control instead of those "tank"-like controls in the original game that were so frustrating to use.

I remember I always loved Resident Evil 2 because of the many gruesome scenes (the zombie attack on the gun shop was very memorable for me because I never expect games to seem so realistic and violent), but I never really got very far in it or even got hookedon it because it was a really frustrating game to play.

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Did anyone else watch the video where they talked to the kid in the tent, he needs to get to the arcade and hit the Dance Dance Revolution game for about 30 minutes a day.

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LMFAO, I wasn't going to say anything at first in fear of offending someone, but I couldn't help but think the same thing. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

He pretty much DEFINES "Ub3r n3rd!"