So this weekend, he dragged his PS3 back to the same Game Stop where he bought it to trade it in for another Xbox. This, even as a friend in line with us complained about his Xbox acting up now that it's out of warranty.

I gasp! Instead of letting the consoles live in harmony, saving his money so he could have both a PS3 and an Xbox 360, young Master Wells instead went the trade-in route, at GameStop, no less. But how could he possibly make enough money to get a console and games with just the PS3? The answer may terrify you.

How did my son come up with the difference between the trade-in price and the new Xbox? He made $300 this weekend selling his decked-out World of Warcraft character on eBay.

Wow. I sure hope he mailed whoever won the CD key and packaging, because otherwise he just violated the End-User License Agreement, and...yeah, nothing at all will happen. $300? Anyone want a level 70 mage?

So all's well that ends well for Jane Wells and her son. He has his Xbox 360 back, and Jane learned some important lessons in the process.

1-the gaming experience is more than a few games and cool graphics.

2-repeatedly doing trade-ins at Game Stop is a money losing proposition.

3-PC games like World of Warcraft can actually MAKE you money.

4-don't talk to your mother about these things.

Oh Jane, we're going to miss these little chats. *wanders off to cry*

The Final Chapter In PS3 Vs. Xbox 360? [CNBC]

Visit the official website for details once it goes live. In the meantime, feel free to send the hot mom pics to Owen Good for preliminary judging.

GameStop Seeks “Ultimate Guitar Hero”
National Contest to Give Star Power to the Players

GRAPEVINE, Texas—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Can you rock out like Aerosmith or Pat Benatar? Are you a master of Star Power? Does your family jam with the best of them? If so, forget American Idol, Making the Band and America’s Got Talent, GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced its Ultimate Guitar Hero Contest in search of the best video game rockers.

From now until October 10, 2008, Guitar Hero fans are encouraged to visit www.GameStop.com/UltimateGuitarHero to submit a photo and a brief description (300 words or less) of why they should be crowned champion. Held in anticipation of the Guitar Hero®: World Tour release by Activision on October 26, 2008, GameStop is looking to identify the Ultimate Guitar Heroes in each of following three categories:

Families Who Rock!
Moms with Star Power!
Guitar Gods and Goddesses!

“Guitar Hero has become such a pop culture phenomenon with everyone from age six to 60 picking up guitars to play,” said Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for GameStop. “As this trend continues and more and more people are playing music-based video games, we’re looking forward to giving a little star power to the players and a bit of recognition for their talents.”

Grand prize winners will be announced prior to the October 26th launch of Guitar Hero®: World Tour. The total prize package for the Ultimate Guitar Hero Contest is valued at $5,000 and will be distributed as follows:

— Three (3) Grand Prizes (each valued at over $1,000):
— Families Who Rock! - Six free day passes to SixFlags Theme Parks and a $500 gas card and a copy of Guitar Hero(R): World Tour Band Kit
— Moms with Star Power! - A $1,000 gift card for the "star" treatment at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas and a copy of Guitar Hero(R): World Tour Band Kit
— Guitar Gods and Goddesses! - $200 annual subscription for guitar lessons from GuitarSchool.net, a $800 gift card to GuitarCenter.com and a copy of Guitar Hero(R): World Tour Band Kit

— Four (4) First Prizes: Copy of Guitar Hero(R): World Tour Band Kit and a $50 gift card to GameStop

General contest entry, and a chance to be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of two (2) copies of Guitar Hero®: World Tour Band Kit, is also available online. For additional details and to obtain a list of official rules, visit a local GameStop retail location or www.GameStop.com/UltimateGuitarHero.