Kid Wants a PS3 for Christmas, Gets a Phone Book Instead

[GS News]

Originally Posted by gamingtoday

December 26th is really the time for memories of the day before (well, that and crazy crowds at the malls). Most of them are good, but sometimes there are memories just so strange and ridiculous that even the mainstream news covers them. In Camarillo, California, a 13-year old boy tore open a gift on Christmas morning to discover a brand new PS3. But instead of happily hooking up the machine and settling into a nice game of Skate, he opened the box to discover a phone book along with the usual cords and controller found inside. The boy was mostly amused, but the parents weren’t, since they’d paid about $400 for a box with a phone book. They apparently purchased it from an EB Games in a nearby mall, so they’ll be heading back there to return it as soon as they get the chance. Their best guess is an employee decided they wanted to swipe a PS3, though they’re going to have some trouble playing it without all the cords and such. You can watch the video report of the whole ordeal [Only registered users can see links. ].
The little deviant inside me is now recalling how many empty PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii boxes I see the dumpster by my apartment all the time. And I do get a lot of phone books left on my door step. Hmmm. *cue the theme song from How The Grinch Stole Christmas*
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[Momma Bear]

I knew you couldn't trust those Gamestop workers. Anyone wonder why the parents never opened the box to make sure there was everything the kid needed? My sister got my nephew the Elite and she even opened it and looked up online about care taking for it.

She sounded like a true gamer telling me about the do's and dont's of a 360

[Violet]

that's well harsh...

I once saw a picture of a stripped down 360, as in just the outer shell. All the components had been taken out, and someone had actually traded it in. Obviously the person who let the guy trade it in didn't check it. -rolls eyes-

[Bex]

Should find the culprit and make him/her eat a phone book .