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[lachesis]

We have two big launches in November. I mean, within 2 days, we have PS3 and Wii. For me, it's 3 launches - as I'm also picking up the HD-DVD on 7th.

I'm one of the lucky one who've got both PS3 and Wii reserved and paid the whole thing off at GS. If they indeed deliver this time around - I should be able to pick up both at midnight launch for both systems.

One thing that I'm scared of is, though, ... that someone might try to forcefully take away my goods at midnight when I walk away from the store. I'm really getting worried (probably for nothing) that this whole craze over just mere game machine (after seeing several dozens of people lining up just to "pre-order")!!! Am I only one who think there will be several mugging cases over this, especially PS3, which will get most likely carry heavy premium?

That night, the Target near by will have huge crowd - and I fear some of them would have very bad intention of mugging the pre-ordered people's PS3 - because it's almost guaranteed to be there... at midnight no less!

I mean, in Japan, some kid was taken his Dragon Quest 3 away by school bully on his way back home. Now, I'm scared of my life, that since I'm in USA, I could get gun-pointed. If it's a fist to fist - I'm not worried because I'm carrying 5kg leathal weapon - but I'm not sure whether PS3 could be used as a bullet proof shield, knowing all Sony quality contorl.:lol

In all seriousness.. I'm thinking of 3 ways.
1, carrying a mace. or...
2. picking up PS3 after people gives up finding one around and all stores are neglected. or...
3. Ask my wife to sit in my car and leave the engine running... and as she drives by the front door of the GS, I jump in and run away from the spot...

.. Sigh. All this pre-launch buildup is getting to me, I guess...:lol

lachesis

 

[Scenester]

Youre just being paranoid, but just in case bad shit goes down, use option 3

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

Just don't be an easy target. Bring a friend and stay in well lit, well populated areas.

Muggers tend to be cowards.

 

[BocoDragon]

Learn martial arts.

 

[GotchaForce]

Wear an Xbox as a bulletproof vest. It's been proven to deflect bullets.

 

[lachesis]

I am proficient in Judo. But that I cannot avoid the bullet like Nemo Williams, though!

 

[Solid]

bring your gun with you. amerika is not safe. i saw cops today.

 

[GotchaForce]

I am proficient in Judo. But that I cannot avoid the bullet like Nemo Williams, though!

Catch it like Ozymandias, then.

 

[lachesis]

Wear an Xbox as a bulletproof vest. It's been proven to deflect bullets.

That would be the wrong thing to do...
You have big X and a neon green dot on your heart - talking about a easy target...!

 

[Wario64]

I'll be packin' heat during the PS3 launch

 

[lachesis]

bring your gun with you. amerika is not safe. i saw cops today.

I don't have a gun though - as I'm a democrat.

Perhaps I could hire one of your secret agent 007 to protect me to my car?

 

[Scenester]

I am proficient in Judo. But that I cannot avoid the bullet like Nemo Williams, though!

Were you thinking of REMO Williams?

 

[CabbageRed]

"I mean, in Japan, some kid was taken his Dragon Quest 3 away by school bully on his way back home."

HOLYCRAPNONEOFUSARESAFE!!

Option 3. Also, be six foot something and look cranky; it works.

 

[lachesis]

Were you thinking of REMO Williams?

Remo, Nemo, same thing.

Wait.. Nemo is' the fish, right? :lol

 

[NinSoX]

Lick the boxes repeatedly in front of people. No one would try to touch those boxes.

ewwww germs!

 

[lachesis]

Option 3. Also, be six foot something and look cranky; it works.

... remembering Pinky & The Brain's episode, where Brian tries to be a 6ft tall country singer... :lol

 

[Companion Cube]

When you get your PS3, just walk outside yelling. People would avoid you and you could play it off like you're just excited about your purchase.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Option #2. Wait a few days after launch to get your PS3. They'll have plenty.

 

[Cdammen]

Are you a bad enough dude to get through a launch?

 

[arne]

In all seriousness.. I'm thinking of 3 ways.
1, carrying a mace. or...
2. picking up PS3 after people gives up finding one around and all stores are neglected. or...
3. Ask my wife to sit in my car and leave the engine running... and as she drives by the front door of the GS, I jump in and run away from the spot...

Nope, I think you're all set with #1

 

[warthog]

Do NOT bring any weapons with you. Also, in the case you do get threatened by someone, just give him the goods...your life is far more precious. And euh...what's your address btw?

Seriously though, the crazyness surrounding these system launches and the ridiculous amounts of money some ppl are willing to pay for a system on ebay etc do make me wonder how much longer it will take for this stuff to go horribly wrong. Whether it be between gamers who fight for the last systems at launchday or whether it be criminals going for the quick $$$ by mugging.

 

[bumpkin]

Silly guy, we know people only stab other people for Xbox 360's. :lol

I'm not all that worried... I'm sure there will be the typical line of people hoping there will be extra Wii's or PS3's on launch day, but I'd be shocked if someone got violent or something.

 

[AniHawk]

I hope they make sure the store has 3 people in there at all times.

 

[Prince of Space]

Wear an Xbox as a bulletproof vest. It's been proven to deflect bullets.

This'll only work assuming no one remembers the PS2 can launch missiles.

 

[Shig]

Just don't be an easy target. Bring a friend and stay in well lit, well populated areas.

Muggers tend to be cowards.

Indeed, criminals are a cowardly, superstitious lot.

So dress up as Batman.

 

[TheGreatDave]

It'd take a brave man to mug somebody while dozens of people are lining up for something.

 

[Y2Kev]

I hope they make sure the store has 3 people in there at all times.

I could see a crowd forming and overwhelming a poor Gamestop games associate or whatever. It'll be all poetic and stuff.

 

[lachesis]

Okay, Batman it is then. Thankfully, we have Halloween soon, too.

..

I think it will get pretty cold at night though, with that flimsy tights w/o wearing long johns....:lol

 

[lachesis]

It'd take a brave man to mug somebody while dozens of people are lining up for something.

Well, it's there are only 16, and I'm #16. I'll be the last person out of the store...

 

[NinSoX]

It'd take a brave man to mug somebody while dozens of people are lining up for something.

What if it's a girl that's doing the mugging?

Geeks in line: "g-g-g-g-g-g girl!"

Worthless Security guard: "Did you catch her face?"

Geek 1: "I....saw boobies in real life! I think i'm in love... I'll never reveal her identity. NEVAR!!!!!!....for the sake of our love"

Geek 3: "Oh jeez come on, her hips have much to be desired and hair is not as long as Katsumi's, she is way below my expectations...."

 

[OmegaRed]

For the PS3 launch, I plan on hiring a private Security Guard. Have him escort me in and out. :lol

 

[lachesis]

For the PS3 launch, I plan on hiring a private Security Guard. Have him escort me in and out. :lol

How much does one cost? I mean, a real escort service? (not in a sexual way..?) Just curious...

 

[civilstrife]

3. Ask my wife to sit in my car and leave the engine running... and as she drives by the front door of the GS, I jump in and run away from the spot...

:lol :lol :lol

That's a hilarious image. "Just Drive! Drive! Drive!"

 

[Companion Cube]

Well, it's there are only 16, and I'm #16. I'll be the last person out of the store...

If you're really that worried just pass by the store and go in when you think it's safe and nobody's around. Or when lots of people are around? :lol

 

[Chris_C]

YOU'RE SCARED? I'm picking mine up at Walmart at midnight, I know I'll get one, but then there's the problem of getting home, I'll have to use a cab. I just know I won't be able to make it the cab before I get attacked.

 

[lachesis]

:lol :lol :lol

That's a hilarious image. "Just Drive! Drive! Drive!"

Honestly, that's really the thing I'm thinking of doing...
but...
My wife's pregnant now, and she can't stay awake after 10pm these days.

...
It kinda explains how my mind is so... edgey these days.

 

[Neko Tsukimi]

I'm not scared. Just don't go to the game store in the ghetto.

Oh wait... maybe that's not a bad idea... The game store in the ghetto is so close to my house. I could go down there, get my Wii and be home before my bed loses its warmth.

 

[lachesis]

If you're really that worried just pass by the store and go in when you think it's safe and nobody's around. Or when lots of people are around? :lol

The thing is, the GS where I bought my PS3/Wii is kinda located in a isolated building, which is facing kinda dead-end - and only things near-by are the stores that close early at night. (Starbucks, and some pizza store).

At nights... it's only the empty parking lot you stare at. Kinda scary.

 

[OmegaRed]

How much does one cost? I mean, a real escort service? (not in a sexual way..?) Just curious...

I have no idea, I'm looking up places, My friend says between $100 to $200 an hour though.

 

[Larry Bird]

That would suck if you got gun-pointed.

 

[lachesis]

I have no idea, I'm looking up places, My friend says between $100 to $200 an hour though.

I see.... thanks. I think I should add that cost, if I every sell my PS3 at e-bay then. If you do, let us know how it worked out.

 

[bill0527]

Just make sure everything is bagged up and walk straight to your car. Don't stop and chat with anyone. Don't stop to make a call or make small talk with your buddy in the parking lot. Straight to the car - lock the doors, drive home.

Don't be an idiot like the guy in my Best Buy's parking lot on PS2 launch day back in 2000. He was one of the lucky ones to score a system, and there were about 50 people left standing in the parking lot who were unlucky. He came out of the store and started taunting the people out in the parking lot who came up empty. He was flashing his new PS2, jumping up and down, grabbing his crotch hollering "yeeeah boiiiiii" and just acting like an idiot. He got his car windows kicked in for his trouble, and I don't live in the ghetto. He'd probably got shot had it been any other place.

 

[ManaByte]

Just have one of these with you to fight anyone off. CASEY JONES!

 

[lachesis]

Perhaps I might ask GS staff to ask the mall security to stand there from 11:30p-12:30a on that day.

 

[maynerd]

Don't go to the midnight launch and pick it up in the middle of the day the next day.

 

[RonaldoSan]

Surely people have been robbed on launch before, but that's no reason to be scared. Just bring a buddy. A real person, not a firearm.

I am proficient in Judo.

I'm sorry to tell you this, but Judo sucks and no little arm movement will throw off some psycho with a knife or similar.

 

[lachesis]

I'm sorry to tell you this, but Judo sucks and no little arm movement will throw off some psycho with a knife or similar.

Let me re-phrase myself. I'm proficient in Judo's falling down techniques. (thats' what you learn first) :lol Throw-me, and I'll be thrown, hit me, and I'll hit the floor - but I won't get hurt too badly from falling. But I'll be defninitely staying down begging for mercy! :lol
(talking about low-self esteem that is.)

 

[critch]

:lol :lol :lol

That's a hilarious image. "Just Drive! Drive! Drive!"

 

[Dante]

Use it as a nun-chuck

 

[TiVo]

Come launch day I plan on making friends with an African-American and bringing him along with me.

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Don't ban me I'm joking and I'm Black.