How I launched 3 consoles (and found true love) at Babbage’s store no. 9
Summary
This Ars Technica piece is a personal memoir recounting three major late-1990s console launches at Babbage’s store No. 9 in Houston. It blends chaotic launch-day scenes, pricing dynamics, and store culture with memories of the author and his colleagues, culminating in the store’s closure and the author meeting his future wife. The article offers insight into historical retail dynamics in gaming and the human aspects of tech entrepreneurship.