Amidst all the hoopla over Wii and PS3, I went out and (finally) got myself an Xbox 360 over the weekend. I’ve been holding out over the past while (in part due to budgetary restrictions, in part due to extensive travel and work commitments, etc). But, I suppose, also in part because I was just not patient enough to stand in line for one of the newer next-genners… (Plus, I was itching to play some Live Arcade games!)

While I was at the local tech shop, I took the opportunity to chat with the sales clerk to hear how the launches went. Turns out they only got in 12 PS3s, which were all sold out right away. They got a few dozen Wiis, but those were all briskly sold out as well. And, over the launch weekend, they sold a whopping 250+ Xbox 360s!

Not sure what effect is at play here, or if it is something isolated to this one store. But, I’m guessing some of those sales are due to xmas shopping moms not wanting to leave empty handed, or more casual gamers drawn into the store over the gaming hype in general. Or, maybe Gears of War is having an effect.

What’s having a serious effect on me right now is the burning urge to score more “G” points and attain “achievements”. Witness my pitiful 45 GamerScore. There’s something innately compelling when others can see what your playing and how well…

Anyway, feel free to invite me onto your “friends list”…