Man Threatens Mom With Knife After Xbox 360 Dies
Lots and lots of gamers out there have been more than a little irritated by the Xbox 360's rather consistent problems with the so-called red ring of death. The bane of many a gamer's existence, the three red rings have been appearing after a few months (or years) after the Xbox is purchased and indicate that the console no longer works.
Microsoft did extend the warranty (twice) and is fixing the problem for free, but that wasn't enough for one hardcore gamer in Fort Pierce, Florida, who couldn't wait the 30 days for the repair. He demanded his mother order him a new one and, when she refused, threatened her with a knife.
The man, 19-year-old Roman White, had just been released from jail the previous Sunday, and is already back behind bars on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
From Newsvine and TCPalm
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JACOB @ Apr 16th 2008 6:56PM
sad how people can get so addicted to games does anyone agree?
Sabi @ Apr 16th 2008 7:05PM
I agree..
But i also think he should've just got a PS3
Terpy @ Apr 16th 2008 7:06PM
Me thinks someone is to old to be living with mommy.
Craig @ Apr 16th 2008 7:11PM
nobody said criminals were brain surgeons....some people just deserve to be behind bars...if not for threatening their mothers...then for a hundred other reasons....bottom line.....loser
Carolyn Bond @ Apr 21st 2008 9:19PM
Craig I couldn't have said it any better. Of course, they would have to find him a place to live. He should be in his own place. Get a job crybaby.
andy @ Apr 16th 2008 8:30PM
omg, would you like to borrow mine until yours come back cause when my xbox 360 dies. i can wait 30 days.. jeesh
Daniel Gaunt @ Apr 17th 2008 8:31AM
If he had a ps3 this wouldn't have happened!
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Seanross @ Apr 17th 2008 11:06AM
Methinks even he isn't old enough to play the new GTAIV...
Lungkisser @ Apr 17th 2008 5:39PM
Mom shoulda bought him a Colecovision ...
Michelle @ Apr 18th 2008 12:46AM
LOL! Someone needs a life.
Larry @ Apr 22nd 2008 9:54AM
Terpy, these days kids are living with their parents a lot longer than 19 years, unfortunately. This kid already had a criminal history, hence the aggravated assault charge. Me thinks he doesn't play well with others.....