Top 5 Xbox 360 Launch Line Etiquette Mistakes
Sure, we've seen plenty of articles and postings this week about where (and when) to go to secure an Xbox 360 on launch day. And we've seen about a dozen checklists for what we need to bring to keep ouselves warm, entertained and intoxicated nourished while waiting. But, we haven't seen too much on launch line etiquette, and, more specifically, on what not do to while waiting. Afterall, the last thing you want while camping out in front of Wal-Mart for 12 hours is to come off as unsophisticated.
So, drawing upon years of console camping experience, we've selected our top 5 launch line etiqutte mistakes to assist you in maintaining your dignity. Ignore these at your own peril.
- Consorting with store employees. The quickest way to turn the line against you, Benedict, is to laugh it up with employees. From the line's perspective, they've already hoarded two-thirds of the available consoles and are guilting the weak minded into purchasing outrageous bundles and/or warranty plans.
- Pulling your car up to the curb and blasting the radio. You may think that everyone loves country music as much as you do, but they don't. Just wear headphones and keep the humming to a minimum.
- Wearing "I Love Morgan Webb" T-shirts. It's just obnoxious. Besides, just because we didn't think to wear ours, doesn't mean we don't feel the same way!
- Playing football. You're not fooling anyone. We know you've never played a sport in your life. Don't start at the launch line where one bad pass could end with several cracked PSP screens.
- Saving spots. Don't expect it to be all candy and roses if your pals try to sneak into line with you 5 minutes before the doors open. Countries have gone to war over less and you will not survive it.
Do you have anymore etiquette tips?