Most of the problem is that Microsoft still seems to try and play number parity with the Wii and Playstation 3, yet was released almost a year before both. I can understand why they want to downplay the numbers, as it’s easy to get ahead with a 12-month headstart. However, the Wii is close to closing on the 360’s “lead”, so I’m not sure the Microsoft sandbagging is going to hold much longer.

I’m not sure any other commentary is necessary.

It should also be abundantly clear what Des and I have been doing since I brought this little bundle of joy home last night- a gift from work for the CS3 launch (nice!). Devin doesn’t get to play yet, but he does have a controller set all ready and waiting for him. For now, he just has a blast watching Mom and Dad beat the ever-lovin’ crap out of each other at Wii Boxing. Great way to resolve family disputes, we’re thinking. Ironically, Des is OWNING me at boxing right now, but I’m destroying her at tennis. Woah. She’s all about the NES Mario Brothers on the virtual console, though- which I must agree is proof-positive that HD graphics, exorbitant prices and variations of endlessly-retreaded first-person shooters do not define an innovative gaming platform. This system RULES.