Triforce (very nice guy, talented gamer) is already in line in Manhattan, at Best Buy. He was there as of yesterday night, actually. He's "keeping the tradition" of being at Nintendo launches, he says. He has a bit of a wait, as the 3DS will not go on sale until this weekend.
From what he says in the video, I think he's expecting too much out of being the first person at launch. Maybe he'll get something, but I wouldn't expect much. He'll be thinking about a shower much more than he'll be thinking about any kind of bonus gift. To be fair, he has a sub-in plan to have guys switch out with him so he can use the bathroom and clean up. Still, it's going to be hard. I hope it stays warm in New York.
I'm not judging. I still love lining up for game system launches. I think it's a lot of fun.
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Am I the only one who thinks this guy is a complete moron?
I have mine paid off along with two games, I'll just walk in, grab it, and leave. And because time zones, I'll be playing it before that store he's at even opens on Sunday. I really don't see what he thinks he's accomplishing here. I did it once, at the 360 launch, and it was one of the worst ideas I've ever had. The excitement of getting the thing at launch was immediately killed by the week of recovery my body needed to process the irregular sleep and diet.
Too bad the weather is going to be shit the next couple of days for him. Sleet and snow possible? Rain a definite. Nights in the 20s. Have fun with that man. I'll get mine when some decent games come out for it.
I think he does this for the "fun" or attention of it. That's cool for him, but the only time I waited in line for a console was the limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 -- which I didn't even get because it sold out before I got to the register.
I will never wait in line for a product ever again.
I'm glad so many people have so much free time on their hands. I'm trying hard just to be able to get to a Gamestop on Sunday during normal business hours to pick up the system I pre-ordered.
I've waited 8 hours outside a concert venue for general admission concerts in the past and usually have a blast with friends and other fans just waiting, so I understand the appeal. But 6-7 days of waiting? I'll pass! I appreciate his dedication though!
Damn, someone give that guy a pre-order! I did wait all night for the PS2, but that was only 8-9 hours max. Why waste 6 days of your life for nothing? Mad props, Triforce, but damn son. Just, damn.
The fact that this makes you so mad is both hilarious and depressing. Why do you care so much? Is it really worth complaining about and calling him names? Let him have his fun, it doesn't affect you at all.
I stood in like for about 15 minutes to buy GTA III for the special edition so unless I can get a group of friends to camp out with me and a case of beer, I will never do anything to this extent.
I like to wait a week and stroll into places to buy my shiz, but this guy is hardcore so I tip my hat at thee!
I did it once, eight hours in line for the "2nd launch" of the Xbox 360 at my local Bestbuy. I blame it on the fact that I was already shitfaced getting to the store, looking to get a movie. The fact that people in line were passing around Hennessy was the only good thing, other than that it wasn't exciting to me. I'm not a fan and I don't feel sorry for this guys dedication.
How does somebody who types like a 12 year old accuse another person of acting like a 12 year old?
Pooch, you have so far (in order):
1) Called him a "deuche" [a misspelled insult]
2) Claimed he "needs to stop trying so hard" [evidence that you are bothered]
3) Claimed he brings "shame-by-association" to gamers [more evidence that you are bothered, also false]
4) Called him an asshat (another, uncalled for, insult)
5) Accused some one who finds this amusing of being a "pro gaming" "tool"
7) Repeatedly called the 3DS a "gameboy"
8) Repeatedly told somebody who is asking you to lighten up to grow up
If you aren't upset by what TriForce is doing, stop acting like it. You're not just laughing at the silliness of a man waiting in line for the 3DS. You're being obnoxious and offensive and it's made worse by your terrible typing and grammatical skills.
Oh hey! It's Triforce! Yeah, he seems like a cool guy, but unfortunately, the antagonist (Or that's what it looked like) Of The King of Chinatown. Good documentary. I suggest watching.
Triforce seems like a cool guy and I tip my hat to him. But I will get mine at 12:01am Sunday March 27, 2011, at Meijer or Walmart without a preorder even... and probably won't even have to show up early. I will... but not 6 days early. DAYUM! But props son
naw, this dude is a baby. I've watched him on his Empire Arcadia Stream, crying about how people are out to get him, and that EMP is more than just a few dudes playing Street Fighter in their living room.
Justin Wong left EMP, and Justin Wong is a dickbag... Imagine the type of shit that needs to be done to get someone like JWong to leave.
So are my taxes now being used to subsidize the purchase of 3DS's for the needy? I'm pretty sure sitting in front of retailers is not a particularly lucrative field of work.
Huh, this guy again? I remember seeing him as the first guy in line when I was lining up for the Wii in Times Square, NY. That was an interesting time. . .people there with mattresses and camping gear, with police officers randomly scattered around, just to make sure things went calmly. Fun times.
People who hate on other people for doing what they love, (and getting paid for it) need to look at what they do theselves. to each their own, let him do what he loves - its already given him a bunch of success - and yeah, I know Triforce
I here Triforce Will be doing this for charity as well. Not just waiting on line for his 3ds. This guy is the man if that is true, representing gamers. Showing we can give back as well. I think i might pass by today and see if its true. I heard yesterday he was removed off the line by authorities but he will return today. So i will check it out and keep people posted. Triforce your the man, He shows true dedication in what he loves, you cant hate on him for that everyone has something they love
This man is a trooper. Do you know what he's going through right now? It's currently 52 degrees right now with a small drizzle of rain that will be followed my snowfall later tonight. That weather pattern will remain consistent till Friday when it clears up to cloudy skies. This guy is either insane or dedicated if he is still there. I mean he very well could have been like f*ck this I'm outta here!
How about I order it on amazon and have it on release day and I won't even have to pay sales tax. It would be even better if this guy like got a job and contributed to society. This sort of thing only helps promote the social stigma against gamers.
"How about I order it on amazon and have it on release day and I won't even have to pay sales tax. It would be even better if this guy like got a job and contributed to society. This sort of thing only helps promote the social stigma against gamers."
>release day
>sunday
>wat
and just because he's lining up for a system, OBVIOUSLY he doesn't have a job. Yup. Smaaaaaart one you are.
Jeez. I'm in Miami, Florida with fricken 80+ degree weather all week and I still can't imagine myself waiting in line for more that 6 hours. Good thing pre-orders exist.
This guy has done a lot for the videogaming community. He's a star, he's
this movie called " King of Chinatown". http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-of-Chinatown/131588842848
It's amazing how you call TriForce and "Empire Arcadia" a wannabe group of pro gamers. We have our own brand of arcade sticks. TriForce just broke the Vs. Super Mario world record last weekend at the Kong-Off. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F3Bw0NwoAU
EMP Dieminion has been in London for the past 2 months placing top 3 in all of the European Major Street Fighter tournaments as well as winning the World Game Cup in France.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wx8uSAfFiI
EMP IFC Yipes has his own line of clothing by Brokentier.
http://kotaku.com/#!5773075/eff-the-knicks-eff-these-t+shirts
We even have our own J!nx commercial that was aired last year on G4TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyrNvFoIy4w&feature=channel_video_title
You fail to prove that Empire Arcadia is a wannabe group of professional gamers and what I posted above makes your statement moot. Anyone can walk in a store and purchase a 3DS upon launch. If you really think that that is TriForce's aim then you are completely delusional. Like TriForce says, "It's not just about winning; it's what you do with that win." And being the first to receive the 3DS just like the Wii, greeted by Reggie Fils-Aime as well as the media once again will indeed be a win.
This guy has done a lot for the videogaming community. He's a star, he's
this movie called " King of Chinatown". http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-of-Chinatown/131588842848
This guy has done a lot for the videogaming community. He's a star, he's
this movie called " King of Chinatown". http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-of-Chinatown/131588842848
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1:20 PM on 03.22.2011 | 
I have mine paid off along with two games, I'll just walk in, grab it, and leave. And because time zones, I'll be playing it before that store he's at even opens on Sunday. I really don't see what he thinks he's accomplishing here. I did it once, at the 360 launch, and it was one of the worst ideas I've ever had. The excitement of getting the thing at launch was immediately killed by the week of recovery my body needed to process the irregular sleep and diet.
I will never wait in line for a product ever again.
(looks at his pre-order on Amazon for the 3DS)
Nope. Never.
http://i.imgur.com/TZJcA.jpg
I saved this image a while back when it popped up on the Internet when the Wii launched because I thought it was funny. This dude is my hero.
Actually, it sounds like YOU are one of the "serious business" folks. NO FUN ALLOWED GUYS. RESERVE YOUR VIDYA GAEMS LIKE NORMAL ADULTS.
Get fucked.
The fact that this makes you so mad is both hilarious and depressing. Why do you care so much? Is it really worth complaining about and calling him names? Let him have his fun, it doesn't affect you at all.
I stood in like for about 15 minutes to buy GTA III for the special edition so unless I can get a group of friends to camp out with me and a case of beer, I will never do anything to this extent.
I like to wait a week and stroll into places to buy my shiz, but this guy is hardcore so I tip my hat at thee!
Funny thing is, I get my 3DS sooner than him. ^^
Pooch, you have so far (in order):
1) Called him a "deuche" [a misspelled insult]
2) Claimed he "needs to stop trying so hard" [evidence that you are bothered]
3) Claimed he brings "shame-by-association" to gamers [more evidence that you are bothered, also false]
4) Called him an asshat (another, uncalled for, insult)
5) Accused some one who finds this amusing of being a "pro gaming" "tool"
7) Repeatedly called the 3DS a "gameboy"
8) Repeatedly told somebody who is asking you to lighten up to grow up
If you aren't upset by what TriForce is doing, stop acting like it. You're not just laughing at the silliness of a man waiting in line for the 3DS. You're being obnoxious and offensive and it's made worse by your terrible typing and grammatical skills.
I love the dash you put to put more emphases on the "gameboy" part of your comment. Oh, well, you're wrong *skips along*.
@ManKz
Please leave Dtoid! We don't need people like you. Fuckin' disgusting.
Justin Wong left EMP, and Justin Wong is a dickbag... Imagine the type of shit that needs to be done to get someone like JWong to leave.
@Redeemer
Reggie looks like he's about to rape him in that picture, he's obviously on something.
>release day
>sunday
>wat
and just because he's lining up for a system, OBVIOUSLY he doesn't have a job. Yup. Smaaaaaart one you are.
this movie called " King of Chinatown". http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-of-Chinatown/131588842848
It's amazing how you call TriForce and "Empire Arcadia" a wannabe group of pro gamers. We have our own brand of arcade sticks. TriForce just broke the Vs. Super Mario world record last weekend at the Kong-Off. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F3Bw0NwoAU
EMP Dieminion has been in London for the past 2 months placing top 3 in all of the European Major Street Fighter tournaments as well as winning the World Game Cup in France.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wx8uSAfFiI
EMP IFC Yipes has his own line of clothing by Brokentier.
http://kotaku.com/#!5773075/eff-the-knicks-eff-these-t+shirts
We even have our own J!nx commercial that was aired last year on G4TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyrNvFoIy4w&feature=channel_video_title
You fail to prove that Empire Arcadia is a wannabe group of professional gamers and what I posted above makes your statement moot. Anyone can walk in a store and purchase a 3DS upon launch. If you really think that that is TriForce's aim then you are completely delusional. Like TriForce says, "It's not just about winning; it's what you do with that win." And being the first to receive the 3DS just like the Wii, greeted by Reggie Fils-Aime as well as the media once again will indeed be a win.
this movie called " King of Chinatown". http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-of-Chinatown/131588842848
this movie called " King of Chinatown". http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-of-Chinatown/131588842848