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For many many years I’ve been a two system guy: Sony and Nintendo.

Nintendo for the fun stuff, new Mario, new Zelda, franchises that are still close to my heart. Sony for the good stuff: RPGs, fps, their exclusives. And life was good.

Then this whole ‘online’ fad started awhile back and I largely panned all this talk about a little known system called the ‘x box.’

Years passed and I finally got a ps3. It was wireless which meant that playing online was a no brainer, in fact it was more of a pain not to set it up. So I did.

And it was good.

Until I started branching out to friends and coworkers.

‘Hey, what’s your psn id?’ ‘Isn’t that something on my taxes, I don’t think I should just give that out.’

It was frustrating.

So finally I broke down and got an x box 360, Halo Reach edition. The changes to my life were quick and surprising.

In the first day of ownership I already had more friends than a year’s worth on ps3. And they were online. And they wanted to play! It blew my mind.

Also, I felt like I just had gotten my iPhone. I would tell friends I got a xbox and I would get responses like: ‘Finally, what’s your gamertag, bro?’ or in some cases just a knowing nod and smile of approval.

In the end, I can’t say that I’m a branded guy to either system. I still play my Blu Rays on PS3 or play Assassin’s Creed games, or God of War. When it comes to social gaming, I usually fire up my xbox to see what my friends are up to.

It’s like having two girlfriends, the first just wants to make you a good meal and snuggle with you and watch a movie. The second wants you to do tequila shots off of her while your friends stand around and cheer. Both have their pros.

My wii you ask? I still rock some Dr. Mario when I’m feeling frisky, but in my eyes she’s the girl that it never quite worked out with, but you’re still happy to say you had your time together.