Retro gamer Kenny Richey gets an Xbox for Xmas

Published on Thursday 27 December 2007 09:20

KENNY RICHEY was given an Xbox for a Christmas present as he awaits release – because the last games consoles he played was a retro Atari.

The 43-year-old was given the gift by his brother Steven who lives near Putnam County Prison in Ohio.

His brother also gave him the war game Ace Combat 6 after Richey saw it advertised on television.

He said: "The last video game he played was an Atari. He saw Ace Combat 6 on TV and wanted to play it so my wife bought it for him."

Richey is expected to be set free within days after 21 years awaiting execution.

His lawyer Ken Parsigian told the Evening News that he hoped to agree a court date for tomorrow which would ensure Richey's release, although it may have to be on Monday or Tuesday.

Meanwhile, friends of Richey's ex-wife Wendy, 50, believe the couple – who have a son Sean, 22 – may get back together.

They had made plans to enjoy a family Christmas together before Richey took ill with chest pains and missed an earlier hearing.

Richey is finally set to secure his freedom after signing a plea deal over his alleged role in an arson attack that killed a two-year-old girl.

He is expected to fly into Edinburgh after being freed.