Bashcraft 's relatively live coverage of the Japan PS3 launch continues.

Furitive glances. Odd couples move through dark allies as Nipponbashi comes alive at night. The neighborhood is just south of Namba's hustle and bustle. Quiet comparatively, behind closed doors and dotted with love hotels and health salons.

Tonight I am on the move. Goal: cover as much of the PS3 launch as humanly possible. Nevermind that I actually want to buy a PS3 myself. Nevermind that the store never contacted me today to confirm my pre-order. Forget that, not important, cover the event, keep moving. Like a shark.

Hours later, here I am again at Bic Camera. The front of the store tells me there will be lottery. Tickets given out between 9 and 10. Drawing at 11. I peak around back to see if there's anyone lined up.

There is a couple. Playing a white DS Lite. An English study game, the woman tells me in Japanese. Note: They aren't waiting for the PS3, but taking a study break.

Head further south. Den Den Town. Likewise, Sofmap is doing a lottery in the morning.

The front of the store is deserted, save for a homeless couple folding cardboard boxes. A Sofmap comes out and dumps several garbages in front of them. They pick through them. One by one.

And I back track all the way to the station. Must. Keep. Moving. Brian Ashcraft

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