PS3 crime spree, part III: Rise of the righteous

While selling a PS3 soon after launch day probably paid some hefty dividends for those lucky enough to secure one, pistol-whipping someone in order to make it happen probably isn't worth the trouble. Apparently a cash-strapped (or completely crazed) Massachusetts duo couldn't quite weigh the consequences before taking action, and are now under arrest for "attempted murder and robbery." One gunman, William J. Robertson, is already being held under a $1 million (or about 600 to 700 properly eBayed PlayStation 3s, whichever you prefer) bond, while his 17-year old partner in attempted larceny remains "on the loose." While we knew the PS3 launch would potentially bring out the worst in people, unloading ammunition to get your game (or profiteering) on is just taking things a bit too far -- so while camping out weeks in advance for a next generation console may surely pay off in the short-term, we'd say pulling a criminal stunt to get one probably won't.

Update: Looks like the second fellow has now been apprehended and faces his own $1 million bond. Tsk tsk.

[jdcbomb @ Nov 28th 2006 4:07PM]

sad and hilarious at the same time.

[Christian Martin @ Nov 28th 2006 4:35PM]

Best not wear those PS3-themes shoes out on the town, lest we have a return to a popular urban-American trend of killing for shoes...

Stupid humans. Quit it.

[DaveTehWave @ Nov 28th 2006 4:48PM]

From the original story:
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=14565

[UPDATE] The police have now found and arrested the aforementioned Andrew Patnaude. He was arrested around 10:30 a.m., and like his partner Robertson is also being held on $1 million bond. Both are scheduled to appear in court on December 15.

[John Doe @ Nov 28th 2006 5:40PM]

Humanity is a disease and needs to be sterilized. Black Friday is a perfect example of this. http://www.startribune.com/535/story/832751.html

There are plenty of other examples as well if you google search black friday. Sick.

[Steven C @ Nov 28th 2006 6:58PM]

As Mr. Chappelle once said "GOTCHA BITCH!"

These guys better get what they deserve.

[justdave @ Nov 28th 2006 7:15PM]

Crazy crazy Americans.

[Brian Fraser @ Nov 28th 2006 8:57PM]

Do I need to pack some extra 'heat' with my wallet when I decide to make that purchase? Or do I need to hire some ninjas for the PS3PP: PS3 Protection Program......

[Ken Kutarag @ Nov 28th 2006 9:25PM]

muh ha ha, just as we planned... silly americans!!! blue-ray will be victorious!

[Jamesology @ Nov 29th 2006 1:44AM]

LMAO, for sure look at the American way. "Why buy when you can just steal one from someone else!"

-while PS3 is causing crime in our streets; Wii is causing damage in our homes. This is what we call the next generation gaming.