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11/17/06 - One less Playstation 3 on the market, one more PC gamer joins the team

by Norm the Intern, proud PC gamer

I just got back from the Metreon, site of the San Francisco Playstation store and home of the official US launch for the Playstation 3. The gang and I were there to represent the PC gaming community and to carry out a mission to convert one diehard PS3 fan to PC gaming.

We'll post a full report and video podcast soon, but here are photos and notes from our adventure...

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The Vede stands outside the Metreon, giddy at the prospect of recruiting one devoted PS3 fan away from the dark side.

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The entire block was closed off, packed with a massive crowd watching the spectacle. Sony spent big bucks on the production, hiring the band Angels and Airwaves to play a show at around 9:00pm.

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The very front of the PS3 line. Some fans had been waiting for 40+ hours, forsaking good hygiene for the hyped console. Campers indeed...

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We speak to a couple guys in front, and get them interested in checking out the decked out Falcon Northwest system we had showcased inside.

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Some of these guys looked half dead from all the waiting.

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A semi with a striking resemblance to Optimus Prime delivers several hundred PS3 systems, escorted by suited security guards and the SFPD...

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but at this point, we've already pulled guys out of the line to inspect the PC gaming rig.

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A couple guys try out Oblivion, NFS: Carbon, and FEAR in 2560x1600 resolution! Greg showcases the guts of the system, which is equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU and Nvidia 8800 GTX video card.

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We explain the terms of the contract to willing participants. Some of the guys were ready to cut off their wristbands right there - good thing Kristen was ready with a pair of scissors.

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Vlad, a notary public present to witness the event, picks a name out of all the entries.

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Our winner steps forward! Neil from San Francisco now had to make the decision of giving up ever owning a PS3 in exchange for a kick-ass computer.

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Neil makes the right choice, and signs the contract. We'll be checking in on his several times a year to make sure he keeps his end of the deal.

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PC Gaming's newest accolyte and his incredible new machine!


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