So, my PS3 is downloading it's firmware right now and it is literally taking like, 5 weeks. It's at 50% right now, and it has been at it for 30 minutes.
So far, not good.
So let me show you how I got to the point:
I applied at Best Buy for a finance card. I figured I'd get rejected, so I expect to spend a grand total of "Jack shit" today. I was wrong. They approved me for $3600. "No way I'm spending that much today." I said to the cute lady at the service desk. She smiled. Then my friend cock blocked me by saying, "So, are you still fucking your ex?" Cute lady at desk heard this. She immediately gave me an odd look. Note to self: No longer friends with this man. Kill him.
So, I bought a PS3 today as I said. Why did I buy a PS3 that I hadn't planned on buying? Because the guy at Best buy said "$100 off if you buy this too, bro!" when I was shopping for my first HDTV.
Oh yea, by the way; I bought an HDTV today. It's a 42" 1080p, 30000:1 contrast, more stats that I do not know the meaning of, etc etc. It was $1500. I'm such a fucking idiot. I don't even have $1500. What am I doing?
The guys at Best Buy totally raped me. They must get commission, and they had to of been able to tell I had little idea what I was really looking for. So they sold me on the most expensive HDMI cable, a power system (actually probably a good buy, BUT STILL!), the HDTV warranty which was like $200 (Argh..), and even the PS3 warranty which I know I likely won't need. Thankfully, that was only $60.
FIRMWARE IZ DONE!
Okay, I'm back. Continuing on, I bought Warhawk, because the fuckin' PS3 didn't come with any games. Bastards, why must you rape me? I hope this game is good. It looked good, but so did Heavenly Sword. I decided to play the manly flying game instead of the girl ass-kicking game. Good choice? Who knows. We'll see. At least I got a Blutooth, amirite?
About the only good thing about today was that they gave me 3 blurays for free. This ended up being lame as well, as all 3 movies suck; yea, I didn't get to pick. What a joke. :(
I'm psyched that I got an HDTV so I can finally play GTA IV properly, and the PS3 seems nifty so far (still have to take it for a real test drive on the HDTV!), but I feel like I raped myself merely by going into Best Buy. Not only did I rack up like $2400 worth of goods, I now have a new system I have to buy games for, which will be even more money I won't have. Little Big Planet, MGS4...Damnit, I'm just going to stop there before I /wrist.
So, what do you guys think...Will the police believe me if I call them and say my house got robbed so that I don't have to pay this shit off? Lulz. :(
Not a very good blog since I want to get playin' teh Hawkz o' War, but just thought I'd let everyone know how much fail and win I am full of today. Win due to epic gaming experience, fail due to me paying for it.
Oh well, at least it's 3-year financing. it's only, what...$75/month?
PS3 fanboys, rejoice! For I am now your brother!
...PSYCHE! My 360 hasn't red-ringed yet, nukkah's! But there is one red-ringed at the metrodome in Minneapolis, FYI.
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Nukkahs? woah, lets try to keep things a little less racist in here, alright?
Financial planning FTL, do they not give that talk in HS yet =(
I wasn't trying to be racist. If that offended anyone, I truly apologize.
Anyways: Surf: I don't have anything else to spend my money on, and I am really good with paying my shit off. It's no problem for me, srsly. It's just that it is the most money I have ever spent in one place...Ever. I'm only 21! I'm still driving the cheap car my dad got me at 16!
The preferred nomenclature is niggle.
Niggle...I like that.
Also, for future commenter's (probably Reaprar), I know this blog is shit. Don't bother telling me. I too 'cited to write properly.
I was kidding...
also, I REALLY hope you can pay for all of that stuff in the future, because if you dont... Youz gunna git raped
This brings up the question of why the word cunt is allowed in the cblogs, but the N-word isn't.
LOL I was kidding, but seriously as a finance major I can say you really gotta be good with your debt.
In my family, we usually say spear-chucking, chicken-eating monkeys. That's politically correct, right?
So...you didn't get a PS3? Eh, give it two weeks.
BTW, are you talking about those display units at Metrodome that you can play MLB 2K8 or something on? Those have been there forever. Not shocked at all that one would RR.
Return that HDMI cable and order a $6 one from Amazon or Monoprice or Meritline. You won't be able to tell the difference, and boom! You've just financed MGS4.
Consider returning the power system too, or looking for a more cost-effective one (online). Now that the salesman's not in your face, what have you got to lose except for debt?
Short answer: Never buy more accessories / plans / warranties at Best Buy than you absolutely need to.
Lethal Dosage: I was there for Sound Set '08 on Sunday and we walked past a 360 that was RR'd. I lol'd and my friend went, "OH SNAP! RRoD!" People looked at him funny.
MaxVest: Way ahead of you, bud! But thanks for the input. I kept those two items in the bag and am returning them tomorrow. They were WAY too expensive. I found an HDMI cable for $4 on monoprice. I was like wow...seriously...wtf. Because even though my knowledge is limited, I knew $130 for that was too much, but I bought it anyways and immediately researched when I got home. Found one for $4, so I bought two for good measure.
Fuckin' Best Buy. They owe me $210, and I am getting it back tomorrow! That's like 3 payments on this debt paid off! Lulz.
I am wearing your pants, Schmooz. (for lack of better metaphor).
I just got a windfall and am currently thinking about a ps3.
I want to see a retrospective from you at the end of the week, so I can factor this into my ultimate decision.
Because I say so.
Congrats on a ps3. Don't worry about the debt. It's not like they can repossess your stuff if you don't pay.
Now that you have a blu-ray player, prepare to start watching movies for picture quality, and not cinematic quality.
And Warhawk is awesome.
Whoa, congratulations on dropping so much money in one day. Hopefully those payments won't come back to haunt you. At least you'll be building your credit, right? Ugh, I'm talking like a 45-year-old accountant.
I'm in desperate need of a proper TV for my gaming needs, but I have to put all my money toward moving into a new place. Super lame.
Char: That's how I see it too; building credit. Paying it off in 3 years will be a cake-walk, I'm sure.