All of this explains why I’d never even thought of purchasing a Playstation or any other game machine, much less standing in some awful line for several days to get one. That was then!

A few months ago, I walked into a friend’s apartment. He’d purchased one of those really big high def televisions and was playing a video game. It was some war thing that looked a little too real. I thought the graphics and pictures were cool, but I had NO interest being player number two. That was until he came back in the room with a little game called, Karaoke Revolution.

Okay, I’m not one to get up in front of hundreds of people at a bar and sing karaoke. But in the privacy of a friend’s living room, I’m game. To say the least, I came to work the next day telling everyone about my new discovery. I’d gotten four… count them, FOUR platinum albums the night before. I don’t remember every song I sang, but a rousing rendition of ‘Hey Jealousy’ was in there. It probably sounded really bad, but who cares. The game allows you to pick out your character and then you are actually scored on how well you hit the notes and carry the song. Did I mention I went platinum four times in the first night? With that discovery, I became a little addicted.

That addiction grew when I discovered my second favorite game, Dance Dance Revolution. You may have seen this in movies and on television. Again, I’m not one to go out dancing in front of folks. But privately, inside your house, on a dance pad that challenges your coordination and speed, it’s all good! Imagine twister, with electronic enhancement, and techno music blaring from the screen. I’m trying to limit my alleged “gaming” to these two because I’m scared of what will happen if I find any other games I like.

So, with this confession, I have to admit I sort of get why people are standing in line to get the latest version. Now, granted, many of them are planning to sell their Playstation 3’s on Ebay or other auction sites. But, the true fans who want to take it home immediately and check out all the cool new stuff, I’m with you guys. I’m not going to camp out for days, but I would stand in a line.

If you haven’t seen the mania surrounding the sale of this machine, click on this link.

And if you want to see what happens when frenzy goes way too far, click here. A Fresno, California store opened at midnight. That’s when the customers proceeded to act like idiots, trampling each other like a scene from the running of the bulls. I checked, and so far Charlotte sales are injury free.

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