Was it worth the wait?

[Kaitain]

Original source, MCN www.motorcyclenews.com

Strange but true motorcycling tales

27 Mar 2002

More strange biking stories from around the world.

England:

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?

[Pinky]

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.

[cloasters]

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.

[Daniel ~]

Like using a Rolls to haul manure! It still stinks!! ":O}