We got game

Gaming fans lined up -- actually, they camped -- outside electronics chains across the country Thursday, waiting for the debut of Sony's new Playstation 3. The first console was scheduled to be sold at midnight on November 17. Sadly for the fans, Sony planned to release so few in the initial U.S. launch that many likely found themselves going home empty-handed by 12:05. On the other hand, those willing to pay any price could have found one on eBay, where we saw PS3s selling for as much as $10,000 this morning. Among those waiting on line in a New York rainstorm were several members of Consumer Reports' staff. Since we buy every product we test, we braved the elements with the rest of the fans, and managed to purchase a PS3, which is now safely ensconced in our labs awaiting testing.

This Sunday release of Nintendo’s Wii, with a remote that you wave like a wand, may provide hope for parents desperate to get a gaming console under the tree this year. Shortages like those anticipated for the Playstation are unlikely (at least we hope that's the case, since we'll probably be waiting on line once more).  -- Donna Tapellini

Comments

[Brandon]

april 20, 2007

I know its old news now, but I have something to say about the ps3. I have a ps3, and It really isn't worth purchasing for 500, or 600 dollars if you don't have, or plan on purchasing a nice-sized HDTV. I had the ps3 before we bought the HDTV and the true capabilites of the ps3 were not shown until we recieved the 52"HDTV. You also musn't forget the HDMI cables, because without those it isn't the best either. With games costing 60 dollars and the prices of HDMI cables running into the hundreds, don't expect to be enjoying the ps3 without spending, at the very least, 1000