I have a tendency of getting into games sometimes way past the hype period. The main reason is an unstable supply of cash. I just have to get them as they come or when I can offer them. My newest console is a Wii (I plan to get a PS3 in the near future, hopefully). It is something to be said about late adopters. For instance, during the format wars, many people back HD-DVD only to lose out to Blu-ray. Now it's a mad dash to change over in order to save face rather than be saddled with this generation's version of Betamax. Many games have been built up on hype, only to fall short. I didn't buy my PS2 at launch but waited 2 years. At that time, games were plentiful and I could make good choices. I just into Call of Duty not too long ago. A funny thing about getting into a game late, you don't realize the team dynamics. You are the lowest of the low, no exceptions. Even if you kill everyone twice without taking damage, you will be still be named "Noob". No way around it. My cousin, his friends, and I were in playing multiplayer match of COD 4 on the 360. I'm really not used to the controls (being that I am a PC gamer on a good day and handhelds every other day). I would frequently shoot the ground and get shot in the head. My cousin would reply "Man, you suck." There are pro and cons to being a late adopter. You can see how things go before you drop money on it or you can come off as an no-talent doofus. Either do your thing. As for myself, I rather be late to the party then never show up at all. You can take advantage of the drunk chicks.