Ever hear of a thing called lasers? But this isn't what's happening here. The discs are being scratched when they touch something inside the machine, when the console is moved while the disc is spinning, for example.
If you're going to spend $400+ for an electronic device, isn't it a good idea to wait a bit after it comes out, and see if anyone has problems with it? Unfortunately, people Want It Now, and can't be patient enough to see if something has problems, and if those problems outwiegh the cost of buying it. I guess preceived status of having the NextBigThing NOW is worth hundreds of dollars to some people. I'm sure some of the problems the 360 has now will be ironed out in the future, but no one wants to wait. Patience, people.
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Ever hear of a thing called lasers? But this isn't what's happening here. The discs are being scratched when they touch something inside the machine, when the console is moved while the disc is spinning, for example.
If you're going to spend $400+ for an electronic device, isn't it a good idea to wait a bit after it comes out, and see if anyone has problems with it? Unfortunately, people Want It Now, and can't be patient enough to see if something has problems, and if those problems outwiegh the cost of buying it. I guess preceived status of having the NextBigThing NOW is worth hundreds of dollars to some people. I'm sure some of the problems the 360 has now will be ironed out in the future, but no one wants to wait. Patience, people.
Better question: replace "surprise" with "newsworthy".
...how do i play Street Fighter with it?
Oh, and i also want a new "Uncharted Waters" game.
I've been waiting for a current-gen Wizards & Warriors game for years. The NES games were great. I want another.