Mar 28
Guy in Power Glove Buys First Nintendo 3DS in US
Posted in: 3ds, nintendo, Today's Chili, video games
He waited outside in the cold in New York’s Union Square, kept warm by an NES beanie and matching Nintendo varsity jacket–and a Power Glove covering his right hand. No one in the States was more ready to buy a Nintendo 3DS than Isiah Johnson–or, rather, Isaiah “Triforce” Johnson (we mentioned that he had his middle name changed to pay tribute to the Legend of Zelda, right?).
To call Johnson a “super fan” seems a bit like underselling the man’s convictions. Johnson was also the first person in line in the US to pick up a Nintendo Wii, way back in 2006. Johnson had reportedly been waiting in line for five days for the new handheld console–though the police made him move along on Tuesday, the second day of his stationary pilgrimage. Naturally, he was back soon after.
Nintendo eventually came to Johnson’s aid on Thursday, offering him a VIP pass to pick up the device.
[Image via Wired]
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