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Old 5th April, 2002, 07:29 AM
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Question Was it worth the wait?

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The crack motorcycle escort which usually accompanies the Queen had a rather less important job last week – flanking a limo carrying the first person in the UK to buy Microsoft’s new Xbox. Scott Rawlings spent over six hours queuing for the privilege at London’s Virgin Megastore.
Somebody needed a police escort because he bought a console? It can't be that good, can it?
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No, it's not. Compared to PS2, yes. Compared to the multifunctionality of a PC and the performance we will soon be getting from them in games, the Xbox is a poor overall performer IMHO.

It must have been a marketing ploy by Micro$oft.
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Is the difference in the asking price for Xbox's in Europe and Japan still $100 more than what they go for in the US? Guess it would pay for the first 200 meters that the honor guard rolled.

I hate to admit it, but I want one of the blasted things. Call me uncoordinated, but I really prefer a console for gaming.
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Like using a Rolls to haul manure! It still stinks!! ":O}
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