Nintendo and Sony line up in support of Xbox 360 launch

by Ed Stasick { Nov 22nd 2005 at 4:30PM }

Nintendo and Sony each had a huge presence at Xbox 360 launch lines across North America last night and today. PSPs and Nintendo DSs were definitely the platforms of choice to help folks pass the long hours.

A quick -- and unofficial -- count at one line in Dallas, Texas revealed 22 PSPs, 17 DSs and 6 Gameboy SPs (out of about 150 people in line.) Thankfully, the Gizmondo sat this one out entirely.

So, what did you play (and play on) while waiting for your new gaming overlord to arrive?

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Scooter Vieth @ Nov 22nd 2005 4:41PM

A group of us waiting in Cincinnati were playing Mario Kart DS multiplayer until the system raffle began, got out too late to have a shot at any of the true lines.

Mario Kart 8-player is so darn cool!

Adam @ Nov 22nd 2005 4:47PM

Snake on my old Nokia 6630.

Cory @ Nov 22nd 2005 9:08PM

Xbox360 will be so cool!!! :) :) :)

Eric Hendrix @ Nov 22nd 2005 5:05PM

In Statesboro, GA we have 3 DS, 1 GBA, and 1 PSP.

yoMammabot @ Nov 22nd 2005 5:41PM

we rocked it WiFi style with 2 DSs and the Mariocart!! My hands were freezing in Bellevue

Uchendu Nwachukwu @ Nov 22nd 2005 6:56PM

We were rocking the PSP Wi-Fi action at Midtown Manhattan, but I saw at least five people with DSes huddled together as well.

elementalwinds @ Nov 22nd 2005 6:24PM

Mad people at my walmart had PSPs and Nintendo DSs. We just battled each other and stuff until they finally gave out the "golden" tickets

Ryan Jensen @ Nov 22nd 2005 7:13PM

Nothing but good conversation and propane-powered space heaters to pass the time outside Target in Fargo, ND.

notrealdan @ Nov 23rd 2005 8:11AM

I only stopped to grab my iPod and a pocket-full of snacks before heading to the only 24hr Walmart within 20 or so miles. Good thing, too, cause I got the very last system after waiting for over 7 hours!!

SuicideNinja @ Nov 26th 2005 2:58PM

My girlfriend took my DS on the brave venture to obtain my Xbox 360 for my birthday. She said there were no PSP's to be seen there; 5 DS's out of about 20 people.

She was the first one at that ShopKo, 8 hours early. Not bad compared to other stories I've read.

eric @ Nov 23rd 2005 9:36PM

Maybe there was something wrong with us at the tallahassee best buy (or something wrong with everyone else) but noone played any portable systems. I had my laptop with movies going. Alot of people were "tailgating" which was cooking hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill and drinking beer. Honestly, it looked more like a FSU tailgating party then a bunch of gamers camped out for a new console. It was strange.

Ethan Johnson @ Nov 23rd 2005 10:49PM

My Xbox 360 is the loudest thing I have ever heard. Right when I turned it on I was blown away with the cooling fan noise. I had to turn up the volume on the tv so that I could hear the game over the fan. I am very very very dissapointed with the my new system. I will most likely sell it or something.