The switch was flipped this AM now allowing television and movies downloads via the Xbox 360. I admit this is extremely appealing to me for feature-length HD films, as I don’t use a cable box (as in no VOD) and I haven’t yet invested in a next gen high-def DVD player. Kevin, over at jkOnTheRun, … Read more
Just when I thought the new console launch antics couldn’t get any more ridiculous, Alexi and I noticed women of ebay posing provocatively — presumably to boost sales. How did this come about? In an effort to limit fraudulent listings, ebay is requiring PS3 and Wii sellers to snap photos of receipts, user names, and … Read more
My buddy Alexi was camped out at the Walmart for 36 hours after which he scored a Playstation 3 bundle. At the end of the ordeal, he listed his item on ebay with a starting bid of 99 cents and a “Buy It Now” option of $2800. I bet him a week of lunches he … Read more
My work buddy managed to pull it off and got his $500 PS3 (and $230 of accessories) after 36 hours of lingering outside Walmart. Actually, it’s only his PS3 for another 16 hours since it was listed on ebay with a starting price of 99 cents. We bet “lunch for a week” that he wouldn’t … Read more
I swung by the shopping plaza across from work this AM to shoot a video of the silly folks camping out for Playstation 3 gaming consoles, which go on sale tomorrow (retail $599 & $699) — so most are half way through their ordeal. Though the worst is yet to come… Heavy rains and wind … Read more
I ran over to the Best Buy during lunch and look what I stumbled upon: A couple dozen fanboys (plus ten tents and a football) milling about until 8AM on FRIDAY when they can purchase Sony’s PlayStation 3. I also learned a few guys from work have parked themselves across the street at WalMart hoping … Read more
This just in… Nintendo has confirmed Wii DVD movie playback will be available “the latter half of 2007!” In related news, Blu-ray support is slated for 2013. In all seriousness, the Wii looks quite entertaining (as a gaming console) and I may have to pick one up.
A periodic roundup of relevant news… Logitech Wireless DJ Music System reviewed: PC Magazine HBO pondering online strategy: Ars Technica PlayStation 3 menu & interface video walkthrough: Engadget AT&T spells out future Homezone direction: USA Today INHD2 to be euthanized, INHD renamed Mojo: Multichannel News