Via IM:

[12:59] Brandt: DS comes out Sunday
[12:59] Brandt: you gettin one?
[13:51] Will: i will say now that “no i won’t”
[13:51] Will: but at 7AM on Sunday i’ll be on line to buy one

I know how my terrible gaming affliction works. I feign disinterest for months leading up to the release of a new handheld, then I soak up as much info about it as possible during the days before it hits stores. Instead of reserving the console, like a smart consumer, I lie to myself saying, “I’ll wait till a week after launch.” On release day, my passing interest for the new device transforms into a lust for it. I hunt for my precious like a madman, not stopping until I have it in my grubby hands.

The above occurs with handhelds only. With consoles, I’m usually a lot better prepared. Dreamcast, Gamecube, Xbox 360, each reserved months in advance. The Xbox was bought shortly before Christmas break. Previous consoles were gifts from my parents when I was in school.

Target was my store of choice for the GBA, GBA SP, DS, and GBm. I will continue the tradition and head over to Target early Sunday morning to get one before I head down to DC for some baseball action.

Sunday evening update: