I saved up my pennies FOREVER so I could buy a Dreamcast on launch day. I lined up the night before in pouring rain at a Toy Works (or KB Toys depending on where you live) under an awning that didn't really keep the rain away. There were about 25 of us in line all night and I was third. We had a great time and some dude came in a Sonic suit. He was probably nice and warm all night!

The next morning the line was up to about 50 or so and at 9 am on 9/9/99 the manager comes out and tells us that he will be giving out tickets to everyone, and then randomly drawing a ticket to determine who gets to be first in line to be "fair."

I was floored! Anyway, the 20th guy in line ended up having the winning ticket so as a result instead of being 3rd I was 33rd and that meant no Dreamcast for me. I was so mad! I haven't bought one since...