Console Thefts Up 285 Percent

[Jared]

why would you steal a console? steal a PC instead

Far too bulky, plus, they would want to take everything else with it. They just want to pick up, and go.

Which im glad for, Dont want my PC going walkies...

Although had my Wii stolen last christmas...wasnt impressed

You put your hand on the back of the case
pull out the wires
pick it up
and go

notice the difference from stealing a console

reach around the tv
rip out the wires
pick it up
and go

The difference is the TV and how you need to reach around the damn thing to pull the wires, therefore stealing a computer is easier because you can always pick up a cheap ass monitor somewhere else.

Nah. They dont even bother stealing wires with the console. Just take the unit.

 

[Asehujiko]

A PC is heavier, and what are they going to do? Lug the mouse, keyboard, and monitor with it?

No. That is the equivalent of also grabbing the tv and hunting down all 4 controllers.

 

[Booze Zombie]

Probably because there are a lot more consoles than three years ago, I dunno.

 

[Nova5]

A PC is heavier, and what are they going to do? Lug the mouse, keyboard, and monitor with it?

No. That is the equivalent of also grabbing the tv and hunting down all 4 controllers.

Yeah, but it's still easier to sell a console with no accessories than a PC without keyboard/mouse/monitor. I re-sell repaired machines on Craigslist and eBay, and that's definitely the case in my experience.

Half the time I have to hunt down monitors from cheapo used-shit shops in town to sell with a perfectly good tower, even if the monitor is a CRT p.o.s. People still want them.

 

[AndyFromMonday]

Get one of these and no man will ever rob you again:

Oh, by the way, the names "White Death".

 

[GamerPhate]

why would you steal a console? steal a PC instead

Depends on the size of your Pedo van.

 

[DaxStrife]

Hmmm, somewhere in this story is a joke about the price of the PS3 but I don't quite feel like making it.

 

[TailsRodrigez]

this is why i am proud for keeping a trace on certain things and a gun if i see it.

 

[jimduckie]

oh ya can have the ps3 , just remember the spare controller and the box it came in is in the storage room with the receipt and manual, and if your hungry please help yourselves and put dishes in the dishwasher ... thanks ... oh yeah don't forget to leave the light on to discourage burglars

 

[SantoUno]

why would you steal a console? steal a PC instead

Sheesh can't we have at least one console thread without people like these jaberring their "PC is better and more worth it" responses?

Anyways I was tempted to say "NO SHIT" but since the spike in console thefts has concluded this year it makes more sense to report it now.

 

[Playbahnosh]

A PC is heavier, and what are they going to do? Lug the mouse, keyboard, and monitor with it?

No. That is the equivalent of also grabbing the tv and hunting down all 4 controllers.

Sure, if you are going to rob the joint, go all the way, huh?

Well, I have a fairly heavy PC case with wire locks on the connectors (so the cables stay in place) and a 24" CRT monitor. I'd pay to see someone try to rob that rig

 

[dwoo21]

Aren't you the guy...oops wrong post. Uhh yeah I think it's equally hard to rob a PC and console

 

[Starke]

A PC is heavier, and what are they going to do? Lug the mouse, keyboard, and monitor with it?

No. That is the equivalent of also grabbing the tv and hunting down all 4 controllers.

Yes, my evil plan of only owning 3 360 controlers has finally yealded a real benifit!

I wonder if console thefts has gone up because more people have consoles or because consoles are considered more mainstream then 10 years ago

Cookie for anyone who gives me an answer

Both are legitimate factors. You could write a research paper on this if you wanted.

why would you steal a console? steal a PC instead

Because PCs aren't liquid, in the same way a console is. If you take a console into Gamestop or a pawnshop or wherever, you can move it instantly, they're always looking to buy used consoles. But, if you try doing the same thing with a PC, good luck.

Most gamers I know assemble custom rigs, which makes things even more difficult because there's no way to assess the value without either spending a lot of time on figuring out what's in it. And a non-gaming rig is probably worth less than the console.

The same isn't true of laptops, which do get stolen.

 

[SomeBritishDude]

Why would the FBI be interested in console thefts? Unless...

*Grabs a cricket bat and walks slowly to his 360*

Alright you alien scum bags. Prepare to meet your maker...

 

[Pimppeter2]

We can only assume that America plans to bring 'democracy' to Nintendo

 

[Jark212]

That's why I booby trap anything that cost me more than $200... I'd recommend that...

 

[Sentient6]

Really? GameSpot news stoyr said game theft quote "qudrupled"... That would be 400% increase... The lying bastards...

 

[half asleep]

No one will ever take my xbox becuase I keep it in the frige (also a good why to keep it from overheating).

 

[Chicago Ted]

Why would the FBI be interested in console thefts? Unless...

*Grabs a cricket bat and walks slowly to his 360*

Alright you alien scum bags. Prepare to meet your maker...

You can't watch that 360 all the time, and sitting there guarding it is wasting it also...

Booby trap it instead!