Video Game Console smashers SUCK! Pathetic attention whores! [Archive]

OldSchoolGamer

12-28-2011, 10:57 PM

PLEASE WATCH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km9qkns6eC8

THERE IS DISTURBING TREND on Youtube, it involves SMASHING classic gaming consoles. I am sure many of you have seen or heard about it. I can certainly understand someone who decides to smash or burn their Xbox360 that has RROD'ed for the 11th time, no shortage of those, still not my thing to watch or support such nonsense BUT IT REALLY PISSES me off when I see videos of destruction involving older consoles! I have seen plenty for Atari 2600, N64 even DREAMCASTS or original XBOX. Now, I see some smaller channels do this as they are desperate and will do anything to gain viewers/subscribers but I have also seen channels that have become big doing this, actually promoting the activity etc. Most disturbing was a big channel that posted a video smashing a original PS2 and DREAMCAST, the issue with the Dreamcast is actually very common and easily fixable. If it was beyond his skill or mentality to repair it fine but if that is the case then either the items should be passed on to someone who can repair it at the very least stripped down and sold in parts for other people to use for spare parts. Perhaps donate or sell the items for little more than postage to someone who can make use of and appreciate it. Worst of all the guy that posted that video seems in every other way to be a true collector and gamer, I mean his collection is certainly impressive and blows mine away, then I see him make a video like that? PATHETIC! BOTTOM LINE is there is no valid reason for making videos smashing/destruction retro consoles, games, accessories and it is done solely for shock value, for attention and to get views and comments good or bad.

Flack

12-28-2011, 10:59 PM

If he got you to come to DP and post a link to his video with the words "PLEASE WATCH!" right above it, I'd say he got exactly what he wanted.

OldSchoolGamer

12-28-2011, 11:06 PM

If he got you to come to DP and post a link to his video with the words "PLEASE WATCH!" right above it, I'd say he got exactly what he wanted.

Er, NOT HIS VIDEO, please don't assume! It is MY video and thoughts regarding this stupid activity. I would not post any of the actual videos as that would mean I was supporting this madness...........

Actually, if you watch my video you will see I address just that, I am well aware it could have easily turned into advertising and a spotlight for him, I however did NOT say his name or mention his channel or post a link, believe me it was a tough decision to even make the video but unlike many who "call people out" I do not give them the benefit of linking their video or channel, many who watch my video already know who I am referring to (a couple messages I got confirm this) so don't worry the specific person as well as all others who do this are not gaining anything form my post or video, if anything form the comments and responses I am getting a lot of support against these losers.

I have even had a couple people message to say they unsubscribed to him and another as well as several people express they felt the exact same way. Believe me when I see someone make a video and call out a TROLL or something and then they give the persons youtube name, link to the channel and video I am one of the first to recommend to people that all they are doing is giving that person the negative attention they are asking for. So I was very careful to do it in such a way that people would not know WHO it was unless they had already seen it, not to mention my video is discussing more about the console smashing and destruction in general and not the specifics of who is doing it.

WelcomeToTheNextLevel

12-28-2011, 11:10 PM

I'm okay with smashing consoles if they're in production or passed out of production in the last 3 years or so. That means PS2 and newer are generally okay, however it does piss me off to see the older consoles smashed.

SpaceHarrier

12-28-2011, 11:24 PM

The video game collector equivalent of a PETA member witnessing a crush video.

..kidding.

I don't really care what people do with their stuff, but it is a juvenile way to get attention. Yesterday I was browsing a channel and some guy was breaking copies of Colony Wars in half. I wasn't amused, but neither was I terribly offended. I did think it was a waste, and that the guy wasn't very entertaining, though he seemed to think it hilarious.

Watching you cradle that Dreamcast most of the video, I have to say that system might be an exception for me. I love the Dreamcast and I'd hate to see one used for shock value. Such a great lil system.

Junkyrdsalesman

12-29-2011, 12:41 AM

It's their money, and rarely do people smash consoles in working order. There isn't much you can do about it anyway people will do anything for attention :|

MachineGex

12-29-2011, 12:49 AM

I think it is stupid, but in terms meaningful harm, they would have to smash 10s of thousands of systems for them to have any real effect or harm. As far as attention whores, I dont care why they do it, cuz I try and not waste my time worrying about idiots.

Bottom line, it is their cash. If they want to burn money and post it, I dont care. I dont buy 2600's being rare, they are easy to find around my area. Dont get me wrong, I think it is stupid as hell, but it isnt going to cause a shortage of ataris.

Aussie2B

12-29-2011, 01:07 AM

People are entitled to do whatever they want, but, yeah, I don't particularly like this kind of stuff. In general, people acting wasteful and/or desperate for attention aren't going to make a very good impression on me.

But it's not like it's just systems. I think it's all relative to what someone likes. Someone who hates seeing video game systems getting smashed might still think it's totally badass when his favorite band trashes their instruments at the end of a show, but as a musician, my fiance absolutely hates that and would find that way worse than smashing a video game system in need of repair (and, really, it is worse, what with schools around the country slashing music programs and the instruments being in perfectly working condition).

OldSchoolGamer

12-29-2011, 01:30 AM

Yeah I have no problem with that, in fact, genuine frustration or annoyance, we all can have fits in the heat of the moment! I would be lying if I said I never whipped and Atari cart across the room in frustration lol! My point of course is those who do it clearly and specifically just to gain views or attention. Of course people can do whatever they want with their own property just as I can dislike it and give my opinion on it.........will it change anything or prevent them from doing it? Not likely but it feels good to voice my opinion and judging from response on Youtube many people agree.

skaar

12-29-2011, 01:30 AM

If a super hero were to appear and save these poor consoles, what would his name be? Would he have super powers? A costume?

Kitsune Sniper

12-29-2011, 01:40 AM

IRATE GAMER! HEED OUR CALL FOR HELP!

(typing in lowercase so this doesn't get edited.)

Gameguy

12-29-2011, 01:42 AM

If a super hero were to appear and save these poor consoles, what would his name be? Would he have super powers? A costume?

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7425/lordofnintendocostume.jpg

Aussie2B

12-29-2011, 02:40 AM

OldSchoolGamer

12-29-2011, 04:15 AM

By the way, there's something ironic about a guy complaining about people who act desperate for attention when the same guy endlessly churns out topics to advertise his own videos, attempting to disguise them as real topics and ignoring the proper place in which such videos belong (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154171). (And if anyone didn't notice, the opening post is just a copy and paste of the YouTube video's description.)

Well, I appreciate you first reply, as for this one.........
Excuse me, I don't do gimmicks or things in my videos for shock value or attention, hell I wont even do "sub4sub" and this is about as close to a "rant" video as I have ever done in over 300 videos so no, I don't do things for attention, I do them out of my own personal interests. Yes the opening post is a copy and paste of the video description, wasn't trying to disguise that fact. :roll: I do this for those who have no interest in watching the video or going to youtube etc, the video is there as an option for those interested, my post is the same message I wanted to get across here so why not post the same thing? Would it of been OK with you had I posted just the description but NOT the video? You know, I remember a time when people here actually gave a damn about classic gaming, consoles etc. I post videos that have to do with my interest and passion in all areas of classic gaming, I share them here because I consider them relevant to classic gaming and a shared hobby and interest. Not like I am posting videos here about eating disgusting foods or backyard Wrestling right? Man, sorry if you have a problem with that, I post things of what I hope just might be of interest to the members here, just because I post in more than one place (surprise I like posting in several classic gaming related forums and sites!) how does that make it any less relevant or not a "real" topic? I mean what I say and I stand by it wherever I have posted it so I am not "disguising it" as a real post, it is just as real as it is HERE or AtariAge or Youtube OK? It seems more and more people have more fun straying off the topic and spirit of the post or jump at any chance to make an issue out of it. I honestly apologize for not posting in the appropriate forum thread, my bad, I will try to post future videos there for your approval, wish you didn't have to be a dick about it but ah well. :ass: FOR THOSE OF YOU that have actually posted giving your opinion or thoughts on my actual post THANK YOU! \\^_^/ Much appreciated. I hope following comments can contribute in the spirit in which I intended.

Aussie2B

12-29-2011, 04:43 AM

Wow, that was a rant. I simply noticed the pattern of thinly-veiled video plugs and merely pointed out the irony of the fact that your topics come off like you're desperate for hits on YouTube yourself. No major issue here, unless you count the mild annoyance of wading through topics of YouTube plugs.

OldSchoolGamer

12-29-2011, 04:52 AM

buzz_n64

12-29-2011, 04:57 AM

I have a friend that has a channel about destroying systems, controllers and games, as well as reviews. The destruction pisses me off, especially since I know he's a "gamer" like me, but he has great reviews otherwise.

Sunnyvale

12-29-2011, 12:08 PM

Well, the OP does have a point, but let's not make such hasty judgements here. I have tons and tons of extra consoles. Lots of broke ones that not just can't be fixed by me, but that have coughed up a bunch of parts for their freinds. Point is, I could make a whole series of console-smashing vids, and never once break anything other then empty housings. I'm certain that's not always the case, but it does illustrate it's not a cut-n-dry 'Rock stars smashing gee-tars' scenario.

Baloo

12-29-2011, 12:58 PM

if a super hero were to appear and save these poor consoles, what would his name be? Would he have super powers? A costume?

market man to the rescue!

Gamevet

12-29-2011, 02:01 PM

Sunnyvale

12-29-2011, 02:05 PM

Gamevet

12-29-2011, 02:34 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRR2A3bJwEM

Agreed, pathetic.

There's a commercial called "Will it Blend?", where they fold an iPad in half and blend it into a fine dust. Do I really care that a blender can grind up an iPad?

Seriously, we are a country full of wasteful people. Would you drive by a neighborhood full of poor starving people, just to smash a boxed pizza in the middle of the street? What's the point?

The Shawn

12-29-2011, 02:47 PM

Would you drive by a neighborhood full of poor starving people, just to smash a boxed pizza in the middle of the street? What's the point?

No, personally I'd just drag it behind the car with a fan in front of it. Then devour it at the public park for all to see.

Seriously, if people want to break their own shit for some attempt at youtube stardom I really could care less. That includes new systems also. It's not my coin, doesn't affect me in any way/shape or form and gives me something to laugh at when I see other people get up in arms about it.

OldSchoolGamer

12-29-2011, 04:42 PM

I have a bigger hatred towards people smashing new consoles in front of people waiting in line on launch day. You just spent $400-$500 to buy a console on launch day, just so you can smash it in front of people that want one. Pathetic!

Those I have not seen, damn seems this topic is teaching me there are other even more related acts of idiocy happening, my god that is just too much.

Gamevet

12-29-2011, 04:47 PM

No, personally I'd just drag it behind the car with a fan in front of it. Then devour it at the public park for all to see.LOL

Seriously, if people want to break their own shit for some attempt at youtube stardom I really could care less. That includes new systems also. It's not my coin, doesn't affect me in any way/shape or form and gives me something to laugh at when I see other people get up in arms about it.

Yeah, it's their choice, but it's a rather selfish choice. If you're not happy with something that you own, give it to someone less fortunate. There are Good Will stores all over the place.

What's a better use of an iPad? Smashed to pieces, or given to a Children's Hospital for a dying child to use.

The Shawn

12-29-2011, 05:23 PM

What's a better use of an iPad? Smashed to pieces, or given to a Children's Hospital for a dying child to use.

While I agree with the sentiment of giving to the poor/dying rather then needlessly destroying a brand new or for that matter used game system. It comes down to having the freedom to do what you choose with your own belongings.

It would also be nice if the typical meth head would take all the money they spend on drugs and deposit it into the Annual Salvation Army pot at Christmas time. But it's not going to happen.

Or even bring that down a notch, what about the dude that drinks every so often? Or even smokes ciggarettes? Should he be made to donate his money to charity or feed his own habits with his own paycheck? It's a catch 22.

Therefore IMHO the only stance to take without being a hypocrite is to let people do what they want with their own belongings/money.

Gamevet

12-29-2011, 05:32 PM

While I agree with the sentiment of giving to the poor/dying rather then needlessly destroying a brand new or for that matter used game system. It comes down to having the freedom to do what you choose with your own belongings.

It would also be nice if the typical meth head would take all the money they spend on drugs and deposit it into the Annual Salvation Army pot at Christmas time. But it's not going to happen.

Or even bring that down a notch, what about the dude that drinks every so often? Or even smokes ciggarettes? Should he be made to donate his money to charity or feed his own habits with his own paycheck? It's a catch 22.

Therefore IMHO the only stance to take without being a hypocrite is to let people do what they want with their own belongings/money.

I'm not saying we aren't all wasteful. Americans are probably the worst about throwing away resources. We're all guilty of it. I just think a little humility would bring a lot more appreciation for what we have.

I'm glad my family was rather broke in the 70's; it really made you appreciate everything you got. My wife grew up getting whatever she wanted and never experienced doing without. She's probably the most wasteful person I've ever been around.

You know what's funny today is, it's really hard to find furniture that's made with real wood; If you do, the price is just about crazy. I can imagine in another 20 or 30 years, people will be telling their grandkids crazy stories about furniture made out of wood.

The Shawn

12-29-2011, 05:37 PM

I'm not saying we aren't all wasteful. Americans are probably the worst about throwing away resources. We're all guilty of it. I just think a little humility would bring a lot more appreciation for what we have.

I'm glad my family was rather broke in the 70's; it really made you appreciate everything you got. My wife grew up getting whatever she wanted and never experienced doing without. She's probably the most wasteful person I've ever been around.

Dude, try bringing a girl home to 'meet the folks' in the mid 80's and telling her she has to use an outhouse.

Gameguy

12-29-2011, 05:52 PM

Seriously, we are a country full of wasteful people.
It's partly how the economy is based. Unless you're constantly buying poor quality crap you don't need people will go out of work or stores will close or the boogeyman will get you. Some stuff like this is always on the news in some way, sales are down for something so some companies are hurting and people could get laid off, etc.

It's partly why things are made so poorly now, they need you to buy stuff again so they design stuff to break within a few years or just become obsolete quickly. I tend to not buy new DVDs unless it's something really good that I'll watch over and over again, I've heard on the news that DVD sales are down and stores and others are complaining about it because they're losing money. I guess I should cry them a river that shitty stuff isn't selling as well when people are struggling to find work or pay the bills.

Emperor Megas

12-29-2011, 06:54 PM

Seriously, if people want to break their own shit for some attempt at youtube stardom I really could care less.How much less could you care, exactly?

skaar

12-29-2011, 07:18 PM

The "Will it Blend?" guys are selling blenders. They're paying for it as part of the production budget.

Back to the super hero discussion.

The Shawn

12-29-2011, 07:52 PM

How much less could you care, exactly?

HEEHEE!...Maybe you should read my prior posts to know how I stand and THEN post.

Doesn't matter, only a handfull on these forums know me as far as resources and money are concearned and what I do with it.Well as far as what I try to do for charity .I am happy that is so.

I can't keep supporting the sweatshops without anonymously pledgeing forever...

Gamevet

12-30-2011, 02:14 AM

It's partly why things are made so poorly now, they need you to buy stuff again so they design stuff to break within a few years or just become obsolete quickly.

It worked well for MS and the 360. :p

I tend to not buy new DVDs unless it's something really good that I'll watch over and over again, I've heard on the news that DVD sales are down and stores and others are complaining about it because they're losing money. I guess I should cry them a river that shitty stuff isn't selling as well when people are struggling to find work or pay the bills.

Everyone is streaming those movies for free off of the internet. They torrent it as well.

Edmond Dantes

12-30-2011, 11:29 AM

Or even bring that down a notch, what about the dude that drinks every so often? Or even smokes ciggarettes? Should he be made to donate his money to charity or feed his own habits with his own paycheck? It's a catch 22.

I was under the impression that smokers and drinkers do in fact buy their own sticks and bottles, most of the time anyway.

I'm not sure where I stand on the "right to their property/money" issue. Sometimes I feel like we have too much freedom, but on the other hand taking away freedoms usually doesn't go in good directions no matter how noble it starts out.

The bottom line is, society really just doesn't work.

Gamevet

12-30-2011, 12:05 PM

I was under the impression that smokers and drinkers do in fact buy their own sticks and bottles, most of the time anyway.

I'm not sure where I stand on the "right to their property/money" issue. Sometimes I feel like we have too much freedom, but on the other hand taking away freedoms usually doesn't go in good directions no matter how noble it starts out.

The bottom line is, society really just doesn't work.

At least the guy spending money on cigs and drink is putting money into the economy. The guy smashing his shit is just wasting resources.

The Shawn

12-30-2011, 12:24 PM

I was under the impression that smokers and drinkers do in fact buy their own sticks and bottles, most of the time anyway.

Yes that is what I was saying.

Sunnyvale

12-30-2011, 01:05 PM

I find this method of attention-grabbing kinda weak, and a little offensive to my personal self, but I agree that it's their right to destroy their own shit. If I work for it, it's mine, I'll light a cigar with a hundred dollar bill if I want. Is that a good thing when kids are starving? No. But would people work hard if they didn't reap the rewards of their actions? No. I don't like seeing an Atari broken, cause I like Ataris. But if it's your Atari, it's not my business.

At least the guy spending money on cigs and drink is putting money into the economy. The guy smashing his shit is just wasting resources.

He bought them from somewhere. The cigs I smoke and beer I drink ends up in the trash at the end of the day, next to the console dikfer smashed. If the dude who uses a monkey wrench to 'fix' his 360 buys another, it's the same as my smokes. If he doesn't, it's kinda like I quit smoking, eh?

Gamevet

12-30-2011, 01:17 PM

[Quote]
He bought them from somewhere. The cigs I smoke and beer I drink ends up in the trash at the end of the day, next to the console dikfer smashed. If the dude who uses a monkey wrench to 'fix' his 360 buys another, it's the same as my smokes. If he doesn't, it's kinda like I quit smoking, eh?

If he dropped it off at Good Will, it contributes to the less fortunate, and the people running that business. Hey, someone might actually buy several used games for that system, thus contributing to commerce. ;)

The guy smoking cigs and drinking beers is supporting the consumable market; It's not quite the same. Hey, he'll probably contribute to the medical field, when his kidkeys fail, his liver gets as hard as wood, or his lungs give out.

Sunnyvale

12-30-2011, 01:40 PM

In my experience, 6th gen and up consoles are consumables. And honestly, the majority of us cancer-courting liver picklers end up using state money to fix their broken bits. At least that's what the State tells us every time they raise the taxes on said items ;)

I personally would donate (sell) something I'm done with, but if it ain't mine...
Take it to it's logical conclusion. It's 'bad' to waste anything, period. Is paying extra for a home so you have room to store hundreds/thousands of games, movies, books, etc, being 'good'? Shouldn't we all sell every expensive game that's no fun or we never play, and feed the poor? Matter of fact, this PC I'm typing on now, shouldn't I sell it and give the money to the poor?

Gameguy

12-30-2011, 03:05 PM

It worked well for MS and the 360. :p
I wasn't going to specifically mention that, but yes.

Everyone is streaming those movies for free off of the internet. They torrent it as well.
True, that basically just kills the rental stores. For stuff that I actually really like and will want to watch more than once, I'll want to buy it and own it legit. Most stuff that's available I have no interest in, the type of stuff I would actually want to buy isn't usually carried in stores locally(or is out of print or really expensive). I still have gift cards from some DVD store from around 2-3 years ago that I haven't used up because they don't have what I want. I remember in the VHS days buying new tapes for around $20 each and only watching them once to see something, since those same tapes are basically worthless today I'm not going to be doing that with DVDs just to watch something once.

If I work for it, it's mine, I'll light a cigar with a hundred dollar bill if I want.
Technically you aren't allowed to destroy legal tender, though there's really not much punishment if you do.

From the U.S. Treasury:

"..Whoever mutilates, cuts, disfigures, perforates, unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association, Federal Reserve Bank, or Federal Reserve System, with intent to render such item(s) unfit to be reissued, shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

Defacement of currency in such a way that it is made unfit for circulation comes under the jurisdiction of the United States Secret Service...."

Rickstilwell1

12-30-2011, 03:54 PM

It worked well for MS and the 360. :p

Everyone is streaming those movies for free off of the internet. They torrent it as well.

Or they are like me and just don't care about watching any movies anymore. A lot of us are bored of new versions what we used to like BECAUSE the quality has gone down.

I'd rather spend time creating content for free and trading it for other free content than just buying sub-par content. The experience you get is more interesting and unique that way. I used to like taping my local public access channel because there was a time when there used to be all kinds of funny shows on. Youtube has taken over and less people make the effort to put anything fun on public access anymore because of it, but I know if anything happened to youtube people would flock to their local access channel in droves again.

BlastProcessing402

12-30-2011, 04:03 PM

I have a bigger hatred towards people smashing new consoles in front of people waiting in line on launch day. You just spent $400-$500 to buy a console on launch day, just so you can smash it in front of people that want one. Pathetic!

See, I remember one of those from the 360 launch, and I found it hilarious. I'd much rather they destroy something brand new than something out of production and in dwindling numbers.

The other one I liked was one where they dragged a Gamecube (which was still in production at the time) behind a truck or something until it looked utterly destroyed, but then they hooked it up and it still worked. That was pretty sweet.

Jimmy Yakapucci

12-30-2011, 04:09 PM

Or they are like me and just don't care about watching any movies anymore. A lot of us are bored of new versions what we used to like BECAUSE the quality has gone down.

To derail the original topic: I was reading an editorial in the paper the other day talking about Stop Online Piracy Act. They were talking about how the movie studios were claiming that they are bleeding money due to piracy. The editorial then goes to point out that (IIRC) that 8 of the top 10 movies of the year were either sequels or remakes. Maybe people would support the movie industry more if there were more original content or ideas.

Gamevet

12-30-2011, 04:53 PM

To derail the original topic: I was reading an editorial in the paper the other day talking about Stop Online Piracy Act. They were talking about how the movie studios were claiming that they are bleeding money due to piracy. The editorial then goes to point out that (IIRC) that 8 of the top 10 movies of the year were either sequels or remakes. Maybe people would support the movie industry more if there were more original content or ideas.

Yep!

I haven't bought a lot of new movies, because most of it is just rehashed stuff I watched in the 70's and 80's. In the past decade we've gotten 2 Planet of the Apes movies, Conan: The Barbarian, The Thing, The Longest Yard, Holloween H2O, Amityville Horror and countless other remakes. Oh, and the 12th variant (I lost count) of Freaky Friday that came out this year.

Aussie2B

12-30-2011, 05:19 PM

The new The Thing was a prequel, not a remake. Basically copied every idea from the 80s The Thing, though.

ProgrammingAce

12-31-2011, 11:08 AM

Sunnyvale

12-31-2011, 11:50 AM

Are you insane, or just really really stupid? You're like aswald with brain damage.

How many 360's have you owned? O XBOX's? PS2's? They fucking break!

Or are you bitching about the cigs n beer n taxes?

Or, did you just see a post by me and say 'Hey! They locked my kick sunnyvale thread, so I'll just hunt him up here!'

ProgrammingAce

12-31-2011, 12:34 PM

How many 360's have you owned? O XBOX's? PS2's? They fucking break!

Or are you bitching about the cigs n beer n taxes?

Or, did you just see a post by me and say 'Hey! They locked my kick sunnyvale thread, so I'll just hunt him up here!'

I own 7 360s, more then 75 Xbox1's, and 14 PS2. I don't believe any of them were edible (though i did see a chocolate gamecube once).

I'm just pointing out how many of your 10+ posts per day are worthless drivel.

Jimmy Yakapucci

12-31-2011, 12:40 PM

I own 7 360s, more then 75 Xbox1's, and 14 PS2. I don't believe any of them were edible (though i did see a chocolate gamecube once).

I'm just pointing out how many of your 10+ posts per day are worthless drivel.

I don't recall him saying that they were edible, but just consumable. And here from the American Dictionary of the English Language:

con�sum�a�ble (kn-sm-bl)
adj.
1. That can be consumed: consumable energy.
2. That may be depleted or worn out by use: consumable paper products.

Sunnyvale

12-31-2011, 01:29 PM

I'll add to why I think modern games are consumable. Not just the consoles break anymore. We have discs that die far easier than carts, controllers that won't last 5 years with normal use, power supplies that fail, even the AV cords die with a high degree of reglarity anymore. I used to leave my 2600 on for days to show off a high score. I can't leave even a GameCube on for 16 hours without fears. And that's the tank of the 6th-7th gen, in my experience.

ProgrammingAce

12-31-2011, 02:20 PM

I don't recall him saying that they were edible, but just consumable. And here from the American Dictionary of the English Language:

con�sum�a�ble (kn-sm-bl)
adj.
1. That can be consumed: consumable energy.
2. That may be depleted or worn out by use: consumable paper products.

And a video game console fits neither of those descriptions. While game consoles may or may not be more prone to failure these days, they are not "consumed by use".

I suppose you could say that using your 360 contributes to entropy and the heat death of the universe, but that's a bit of a stretch.

Either way, Sonnyvale continues to post moronic drivel.

LaughingMAN.S9

12-31-2011, 02:46 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAHs2e4163E

Gamevet

12-31-2011, 03:07 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAHs2e4163E

It was probably a bunch of $1 bills with a Benjamin on top. They are a bunch of ignorant fools, but even I don't believe they would be stupid enough to burn what they said it was.

SpaceHarrier

12-31-2011, 05:01 PM

Gamevet

12-31-2011, 05:06 PM

Somewhat on topic:

I have to admit I actually enjoy the "is it a good idea to microwave ____" channel on youtube. There is just something taboo about placing metal objects in there, and I have fun watching (broken) Game Gears melt into a pile of goo or seeing the disc slot of a Wii light up blue one last time (because blue fire is shooting out). Yeah, someone could fix these, and those microwaves probably deserve better, but well, I still think it takes a bit more dedication than just smashing something.

Also, I am easily amused.

You ever hear the story about a couple of fools microwaving a Lava Lamp? It's the last thing they ever microwaved. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzqVMeZCuDc

Jimmy Yakapucci

12-31-2011, 08:30 PM

And a video game console fits neither of those descriptions. While game consoles may or may not be more prone to failure these days, they are not "consumed by use".

No, they are not "consumed by use", but the drives and controllers are "worn out by use", which is what the definition says.

The Dord

12-31-2011, 11:13 PM

You ever hear the story about a couple of fools microwaving a Lava Lamp? It's the last thing they ever microwaved. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzqVMeZCuDc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRtVcYAc_CY was better.. I know.. I know.. :deadhorse:

Griking

01-01-2012, 12:24 AM

Videogamerdaryll

01-02-2012, 05:54 PM

I have not read the topic past the title.... but I remember when a Game vendor I know said he was asked by someone for non working systems..(did I have any that i wanted to part with)

Sure,I'd sell the broken systems I have....I have like 6 broken Xbox 360s..

But..ahh the guy wanted them for free,..

For what I asked..

To smash them and post the video of doing so on youtube..:roll:
That made me sick..I just can't do that,.must be the collector in me.Now what one does with something I sell them is their business but -well... I don't like hearing about systems being smashed no matter what system it is so I'd rather not know...
For free,give them to me I can salbage the parts,shells..I'd rather store them then see them Smashed..

I was given a Smashed Gamecube a few months ago that was used for youtube video...It was going in the trash but parts could be used...

The Shawn

01-03-2012, 09:07 AM

Somewhat on topic:

I have to admit I actually enjoy the "is it a good idea to microwave ____" channel on youtube. There is just something taboo about placing metal objects in there, and I have fun watching (broken) Game Gears melt into a pile of goo or seeing the disc slot of a Wii light up blue one last time (because blue fire is shooting out). Yeah, someone could fix these, and those microwaves probably deserve better, but well, I still think it takes a bit more dedication than just smashing something.

Heh, funny you brought those guys up. It's the first thing I think of when I see the thread title. I know they've cooked at least 10 different systems for kicks including the 3 current gen. Was going to mention it but I didn't want the ops head to explode.