Die-hard gamers and entrepreneurs across the country braved foul weather and heckling from passers-by all week for the chance to shell out $500 or more for Sony's PlayStation 3 video game console. With Sony Corp. promising only 400,000 systems for the nationwide launch on Friday, the chance of disappointment was high. While retailers tried to keep expectations low, lines snaked around the block at many stores - even those that weren't going to begin sales until later Friday. (AP)
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