It is my sad duty to report that Ryan’s X-box passed away quietly on the Saturday, 2/5/05. The exact cause of death is unknown, but has been listed as “natural causes”.
The X-box brought joy to several owners in it’s short time here on Earth. It was originally purchased by Mark, where it was used primarily in a group gameplay role. With it’s help, 16 grown men were able to come together and bond in a way that is rarely legal.
In November 2003, the X-box was then purchased by long time video game addict Steve. He was tentative with the system at first, but eventually the two made a connection. Their strong relationship allowed Microsoft to corrupt his soul. He would ultimately give his Playstation to his girlfriend.
However, even Steve could see something special was forming between the X-box and his roommate Ryan. Early on it was obvious they were morphing into a new living entity. Realizing that it is never wise to interfere with true love, Steve bought a new unit for his bedroom and sold the X-box to Ryan.
Over the next year, Ryan would log countless thousands of hours, on-line and off, with the likes of Halo, RainbowSix 3, RainboSix 3 Black Arrow, and of course Halo 2. The X-box opened up a new world to him, offering opportunities to talk to random people in Tennessee at 4am. This had always been a life dream of Ryan’s and the X-box made it happen. The long term impact the X-box had on Ryan’s life will be immeasurable – it kept him off the streets and out of the bar, saving him thousands of dollars and possible time in jail. Cutting him off from loose women, it gave him the opportunity to focus on what was important, ultimately resulting in the respectable, engaged gentleman he is today.
A memorial service is being planned and a notice will be forthcoming.
Via con Dios X-box. You will truly be missed.