I’ve owned just about every video game console since the Atari 2600 and, so far, I’d have to say the 360 is my favorite. The pretty graphics and — most importantly — the ability to download demos and casual games makes this machine a knock-out. Unfortunately, the latest console from Microsoft has a proven 30% failure rate (perishing with something called the “red ring of death”). That’s something to keep my eye on, but so far so good.

I started playing Bioshock last night. I’m just a little ways in, but so far it’s phenomenal — unlike anything I’ve ever played before.

(I call him “Stan”).