At some stores, only the first dozen or so people in line were guaranteed a console.
Those at the front of the line often received wristbands from managers to secure their spot before the doors opened at midnight or early morning. Launch Day Atmosphere ps3 system best buy
Many stores only received a handful of units—sometimes as few as three or four—leaving hundreds of people disappointed after waiting all night. At some stores, only the first dozen or
The scene at Best Buy was a mix of intense excitement and entrepreneurial tension. The scene at Best Buy was a mix
Because Sony only promised for the entire U.S. launch, supply was incredibly tight. Gamers began camping outside Best Buy locations days in advance, often braving freezing temperatures.
While many were there for the "cutting-edge" high-definition Blu-ray technology, others were entrepreneurs looking to flip the systems on eBay, where they were already being listed for upwards of $3,000.