Massachusetts' Cheap Ass Gamers Topic!

[David85]

Is holyoke the one off the masspike? There was one I stopped in a few times but I thought it was auburn.

No I think that is the shity (last time I went) mall. That place is a dump.

Holyoke Mall is in Holyoke which is off I-91 between Springfield and Northampton.

[bruceleeah]

i saw a used gitaroo man complete for $40 at eb in the square one mall.

[Kuma]

i saw a used gitaroo man complete for $40 at eb in the square one mall.

condition? i m ay have to make the drive to saugus

[bruceleeah]

condition? i m ay have to make the drive to saugus

no idea

[David85]

I'll just double post it here...

The Holyoke Mall TRU...

Polarid or whatever the DS puzzle game is called was $5, Metriod Prime Pinball and Trace Memory were 50% of $35.

They had at least a hundred Baiten whatever it is called for the GC, but it was still $25.

They also had some cheap, cheap PS2 DDR pads, no price through.

Oh and they had a GBA Poker game for $3, but I still thought that was a ripoff, and this Pinball game, worth which I heard were terrible.

[Strider Turbulence]

The Downtown Strawberries story (boston) has a few Xbox 360 games used for $39.99. Condemned, Madden, Need for Speed, and I think Fifa. The best part is that they have a 20% off used dvd/games promo going on too.

[JohnHam]

Sam's Club in Natick had Premium 360 Bundles.

Premium System, extra wireless controller, and Play N' Charge Kit for $449.99.

I'm not too familiar with 360 prices so I can't really tell you the deal quality but they ahve them so that's something.

[Hibiwa]

*coughs*

Almost one month without a reply. This is so sad.

The Sears at Cambridgeside still has games locked under glass and key that might warrant a visit to check for things from the ongoing 50% clearance if no one's been there lately.

On a side note: Anyone remember seeing a Red Octane Drum Controller around these parts? That ugly box seems familiar, but I can't recall where I may have passed it by.

[Strider Turbulence]

*coughs*

Almost one month without a reply. This is so sad.

The Sears at Cambridgeside still has games locked under glass and key that might warrant a visit to check for things from the ongoing 50% clearance if no one's been there lately.

On a side note: Anyone remember seeing a Red Octane Drum Controller around these parts? That ugly box seems familiar, but I can't recall where I may have passed it by.

EB games in the Galleria Mall used to have it but alas, it's been pennied out and probably gone.

[Hibiwa]

Thanks, maybe that's where I saw it.

[RaPtOrsIII]

any warioware touched at galleria?

[Strider Turbulence]

nah, I haven't seen a WarioWare Twisted in a long time at any Sears.

[txa1265]

Any Phoenix Wright anywhere in the area ... ?

[Hibiwa]

any warioware touched at galleria?

I don't remember seeing Touched, but Twisted was still at the EB in the Galleria last week at 19.99.

Call EB or Sears if you want a definite answer on Warioware Touched.

[Strider Turbulence]

Downtown CD spins has a complete copy of Persona 2 for $20.

[evilmax17]

1 DQ8 left at the Danvers, MA CC as of 10:30AM. It was in one of the bins.

[moiety]

Have the Suncoast's in Cambridge and N. Attleborough closed yet? I am assuming so but I just wanted to check. Thanks!

[Strider Turbulence]

The Cambridge one closed over a month ago, I dunno about the N. Attleborough one though.

[Kuma]

N Attleboror is closed, i checked myself

[dafoomie]

Anybody know if that huge goodwill in Roxbury is worth checking out for older games?

[pseudohymn]

Anyone know of a place where I could find Trauma Center (new/used)? The Cambridgeside Galleria, Prudential, & Copley Malls don't have it. =(

[Strider Turbulence]

Anybody know if that huge goodwill in Roxbury is worth checking out for older games?


Went there last week on a whim. All they had was one of those Backyard Sports games on PC.

[Strider Turbulence]

Anyone know of a place where I could find Trauma Center (new/used)? The Cambridgeside Galleria, Prudential, & Copley Malls don't have it. =(


The Best Buy in Watertown has some a few weeks ago but I'm not sure if they are still around.

[pop311]

I have no idea if they still have them, but the BEst Buy in Shoppers World in Natick had about 50 of them during christmas.l

[RaPtOrsIII]

my wal-mart in quincy has a couple of trauma centers

[unicron129]

Any futurama's for PS2 anywhere? I really want a copy but not for 50 bucks!

[ONEDEADLYVENOM]

I live in Canton so as deals arise around my region I'll post up for yall ok , dedham, brockton, dorchester, braitree, norwood, southbay, tuanton, e.tc cambridge tooo I used to work around there alot! btw any one start checking block buster game clearances yet?

[unicron129]

The Block Buster in East Boston looked like it had been pretty cleaned out, yet I didn't see any sales signs. I'll have to go back and ask.

[ONEDEADLYVENOM]

I visited the block buster in hyde park on truman hway and they had some games on sale but none were marked down as listed here no sale banners or anything remote they were clueless when i did a price check on "SIREN" for ps2 and it rang up as 17.99 bleh ........I left with a sour taste in my mouth and no psp accesories like mem sticks either booooooooooooooo.........

ODV out!

Any 1 here had betr luck than I did?

[Strider Turbulence]

You were probably looking at their used games, no clearance on those.


Strawberries in Watertown Mall has
Hitman Blood Money (ps2) $19.99 used
Call of Duty 2 (x360) $39.99 used

They currently have an extra 20% off promo of used merchandise to make it even sweeter.

[DCot]

anyone know where i could get advance wars ds at a circuit city? i went to one in natick, but there were none.

[VegaTheChosen]

anyone know where i could get advance wars ds at a circuit city? i went to one in natick, but there were none.

ive gone to 4 so far looking for the game with no luck
been to natick,north attleboro,somerville and portsmouth NH

[RaPtOrsIII]

none in Braintree either

[Strider Turbulence]

The CC in dedham had a bunch but this was on the same day the drops were posted. I would have bought some to trade here but I already had the game and really didin't have the cash at the time.

[encendido5]

So I'm moving back to MA from NYC... Andover to be exact. Anybody from that area?

[Synergy]

No, I live in Boston, but welcome back. :)

[Supreme]

So I'm moving back to MA from NYC... Andover to be exact. Anybody from that area?

Hey, I'm in Lawrence!

[ONEDEADLYVENOM]

I am in Canton Mass, CC in the Dedham Area usually has some good mark downs btw!

ODV out!

Btw any good Tekken Players here ?

[encendido5]

No, I live in Boston, but welcome back. :)

Thanks! Last time I posted on these boards was a couple of years ago when I lived in Malden.

Hey, I'm in Lawrence!

Cool, any good stores in the area I should know about? I usually drive up to NH when I'm up there since there's no tax.

[Supreme]

Umm. they put up a new GS on Haverhill St. in Methuen, you might wanna check that out.

Yeah, over in Salem there's just about every store, my favorite is CC though. Every time I go, it's usually empty, and their customer service is way better than BB, I hate those fucks.

[EXStrike]

Unless they changed something I haven't heard of recently, we'll be getting a tax-free weekend on the weekend of Aug. 12-13.

[David85]

Andover is near Boston, kind of..

And yeah I heard on the news that NH was making fun of MA taz free days so I guess it still is going to happen.

[encendido5]

Andover is near Boston, kind of..

Hehe, well yeah, it's sort of close. It's about a 25-30 minute drive to Boston. The commuter rail takes forever though so I'm glad I'm not working in Boston. Not to mention the commuter rail only takes you to North Station so I would have to take the T to really get anywhere.

[EXStrike]

Dunno where Boston came up in discussion, but its state-wide..

[David85]

Dunno where Boston came up in discussion, but its state-wide..


No shit it's sate wide. A city or town can't get rid of the STATE sales tax by themselves.

And someone is moving to Andover, if you knew how to read you would see that.

[EXStrike]

Yeah, I saw it, but dude, Massachusetts topic -> therefore i mention the tax-free weekend. Sorry for supposedly breaking rules of being on-topic, but you don't have to be an ass about it.

[David85]

Are you high or just fucking drunk because you are now just making shit up. "Breaking the rules of being on-topic"? What the fuck are you talking about? Put the booze down, you already had more than enough.

And if you weren't being a dumbass I wouldn't be treating you like one. You get what you deserved.

[EXStrike]

..I just pop in to say that MA (i.e., the "we" in "we're") is getting a tax-free weekend. And then I wonder where the hell did Boston get into the discussion of someone moving to Andover.

Yeah, and there is no reason why I would be high or drunk.

About being on-topic/off-topic.. yeah, so I broke the conversation? Said something off topic to current conversation yet on-topic to the thread. I thought you were hounding on me for breaking the flow of the topic, or are you just taking a shot at my intellect? Stop being confusing.

[RaPtOrsIII]

lolz yeah so confuzzing thanks to that Yankee.

anyways welcome. Went to Galleria for the first time in years and absolutely no cheap games.

[m_d_amore]

AnyBody checkout the Virgin meagastore closing yet?

[Strider Turbulence]

AnyBody checkout the Virgin meagastore closing yet?

I was there earlier. They had GTA Triple Pack for $9.99 (!) over the weekend, but they are long gone now.

I saw
Harry Potter (ps2, the first one I think) $4.99
Lord of the Rigns the Third Age (xbox) 4.99
Odama $9.99
King of Fighters 2002/2003 $9.99
Burnout Revenge (xb0x) most tagged at $9.99, some tagged at $4.99
Urbz (xbox) Most tagged at $4.99
Mad Maestro (tons of copies) 4.99
Codename: Kids Next Door $4.99
Metroid Prime 2 $9.99
Davinci Code $9.99
Pokemon XD $9.99
NFL Street (xbox) $4.99

I can't remember the rest, most weren't that good, although I seen someone walk out with Mega Man Collection X for $9.99.

Most of the other games are regular priced with a 25% discount.

[Hibiwa]

They had new stuff marked down over the weekend and the place was packed. One guy had a basket overflowing with games -- he didn't look like he was buying for his personal collection either.

Other games include:

Outlaw Golf 2 $4.99 for PS2 and XBOX
Phantasy Star Online 2 and 3 for $4.99 XBOX
Star Wars Battlefront II XBOX (no price, but mixed in with other $4.99)
Sims Bustin Out ?
Sims 2 ?
The Guy Game $4.99
Goldeneye Rogue Agent $4.99 XBOX

Some sports games
Some random GBA games (Ty 2 $4.99)

What's confusing about this sale is you don't really know how much something costs because they have to manually override whatever scans up. Moreso for the stuff that's marked at their regular price, which would mean 25% off, but some games actually belong in the $4.99 group which nets another 30% off.

And if you end up at a register with someone new/clueless, it could be bad. No way to check before hitting the lines either.

Don't remember seeing any GC games, or $9.99 prices, so those must be newer or a lot older.

[Strider Turbulence]

They had new stuff marked down over the weekend and the place was packed. One guy had a basket overflowing with games -- he didn't look like he was buying for his personal collection either.

.

bah, so I did get there too late. Oh well, maybe they'll add new stuff through the week? </wishful thinking>

[Hibiwa]

I might stop by tomorrow. Anything specific you want me to keep and eye out for?

[evilmax17]

Has anybody checked the Sears at the Natick Mall lately? Mainly looking for Mario Tennis.

[pop311]

Has anybody checked the Sears at the Natick Mall lately? Mainly looking for Mario Tennis.I went last week, they had nothing good. All the store in that area suck for deals:cry:

[Strider Turbulence]

I might stop by tomorrow. Anything specific you want me to keep and eye out for?


Thanks, but I'm good. I spent enough money there this week.

[Hibiwa]

Still the same stuff you mentioned.

But most of those $4.99 games are now being retagged with $9.99 stickers. No more great bargains (unless it still scans cheaper) and only 25% OFF for all videogames/electronics.

Sucks that they seem to be upping the price. Whatever.

[Silencer]

I went to the Virgin MegaStore near Newbury Street yesterday, but did not find anything great really. Most of the games were for the original Xbox, none that really stood out.

[alonzomourning23]

Picked up the guy game (xbox) and nba street v3 (gamecube) for $5 each. Got the lotr return of the king box for $15, no idea why it was that cheap since the sticker said 80 and 50% off would be $40. Also picked up a couple cd's for half price.

One odd thing that happened was, after purchasing that, I found a dharma and greg season 1 dvd in one of those rolling carts, and it was priced at $40. Figured it would be $20 since dvd's were 50% off. So I take it up to the register and say "can you price check this? A few of the things I purchased earlier came up at more than 50% off". It came up at $20 but the guy says "alright, I'll give it to you" and manually took off another 50%, so I only paid $10 bucks.

The person I was shopping with bought a bunch of tv series dvd's and did not get the extra 50% (or 75% off total), and just paid the advertised half price. So I don't really no why the guy did that, but I'm glad he did.

[Heyricochet]

Picked up the guy game (xbox) and nba street v3 (gamecube) for $5 each. Got the lotr return of the king box for $15, no idea why it was that cheap since the sticker said 80 and 50% off would be $40. Also picked up a couple cd's for half price.

One odd thing that happened was, after purchasing that, I found a dharma and greg season 1 dvd in one of those rolling carts, and it was priced at $40. Figured it would be $20 since dvd's were 50% off. So I take it up to the register and say "can you price check this? A few of the things I purchased earlier came up at more than 50% off". It came up at $20 but the guy says "alright, I'll give it to you" and manually took off another 50%, so I only paid $10 bucks.

The person I was shopping with bought a bunch of tv series dvd's and did not get the extra 50% (or 75% off total), and just paid the advertised half price. So I don't really no why the guy did that, but I'm glad he did.

The hell? I just bought NBA Street V3 GC for 10 bucks on Sunday, along with halflife 2(20 total). Looks like I have to get my ass back down there again. Hopefully they won't be too empty by the time I get there on wednesday. Mmm biking through rush hour traffic is going to be awesome.

And I missed Odama for 10? SOAB.

[Hibiwa]

10 each!? Damn, you didn't even get the 25% OFF for videogames? Aren't signs for it plastered all around?

It's pretty half-assed if they are continuing to go in reverse on sale prices as it gets closer to the end. Not to rub salt, but Half-Life 2 could have been about $3.50 after discounts (before tax) when the closeout began if you found one stickered at $4.99.

Then again, they contradict each other with or without the signs anyway. Total crapshoot.

On a videogame related note....

Any firsthand experience with the FYE trade 4 for 1 new? Saw the old thread that said Strawberries downtown did it last time.

[Heyricochet]

10 each!? Damn, you didn't even get the 25% OFF for videogames? Aren't signs for it plastered all around?

It's pretty half-assed if they are continuing to go in reverse on sale prices as it gets closer to the end. Not to rub salt, but Half-Life 2 could have been about $3.50 after discounts (before tax) when the closeout began if you found one stickered at $4.99.

Then again, they contradict each other with or without the signs anyway. Total crapshoot.

On a videogame related note....

Any firsthand experience with the FYE trade 4 for 1 new? Saw the old thread that said Strawberries downtown did it last time.

Well it would've been 25% off the price on the back, which was 30 bucks. I didn't feel like haggling anyway, 10 bucks is worth it for both of those.

[Strider Turbulence]

I stopped by there again on wendsay. They had about a half dozen copies of Fire Emblem and Odama for the Cube at $9.99

[moiety]

I stopped by there again on wendsay. They had about a half dozen copies of Fire Emblem and Odama for the Cube at $9.99
Are you referring to the Virgin Megastore? Where is it located?

[Hibiwa]

You mean the store? At the corner (end) of Newbury St. and Mass. Ave. It's 360 Newbury St. ...right above the Hynes Convention stop on the Green Line if that helps.

BTW, their pricing is still screwy. The $9.99 games are now supposed to be "Final Prices" as marked -- at least according to those cheap handwritten signs. Problem is some aren't marked or marked differently than the same game next to it.

It doesn't hold water for the games with only original stickers because then those would get to be "50% OFF" the price on the upc tags. Or not. YMMV.

Bah.

Saw some Donkey Kongas controllers with 29.99 stickers if anyone cares. Don't know if they'll give additional off either.

[alonzomourning23]

what the hell, they had no odama or fire emblem when I was there. And I'd hate driving all the way back into boston only to find out they're sold out. A real possibility since I can't go until thursday or friday.

[rocky76]

Went to FYE to check out 3 for 35 deal. As I feared, the collection of games were very poor. Nothing worth picking up.

Sears had a few "clearance" games.. Two copies of PS2 Samurai Warriors for $10(marked as $15), but all others were pretty much regular price.

[Hibiwa]

what the hell, they had no odama or fire emblem when I was there. And I'd hate driving all the way back into boston only to find out they're sold out. A real possibility since I can't go until thursday or friday.

Hope you decided not to risk it. Nothing notable. I think they shut their doors Nov. 4th for a last chance at their rotten $9.99 apples. Third floor is now off limits too.

Going going...

[InfiniteLoop]

Last couple of days..are the games still $9.99?

[evilmax17]

If anybody finds any PS3/Wii kiosks, make sure to post their locations!

[Hibiwa]

They still had the $9.99 signs on Monday.

[qlos]

Just picked up a DS Lite and needed some games.
Westgage Mall in Brockton MA

FYI - Metriod Hunters $19.99 (rang up for $34.99, but it had a sales sticker on it)
Sears - Tiger Woods $5.96
Best Buy - Age of Empires - $19.99

[InfiniteLoop]

If anybody finds any PS3/Wii kiosks, make sure to post their locations!

Wii kiosks at all EB games now it seems.

[moiety]

Wii kiosks at all EB games now it seems.
Yup! I called to confirm 2 locations: Danvers, MA Gamestop and Cambridge EBGames. Gonna head over to the EB in a few minutes. Hope I get a chance to play it. I picture it being mobbed...

[evilmax17]

Yup! I called to confirm 2 locations: Danvers, MA Gamestop and Cambridge EBGames. Gonna head over to the EB in a few minutes. Hope I get a chance to play it. I picture it being mobbed...
*Grabs car keys*

[moiety]

Had the whole EB to myself. Played for a few minutes (I work across from the Cambridgeside Galleria, didn't want to be gone too long), just to get the feel of it. You have to give a license or cell phone or something of value in exchange for the Wii remote. It is not attached to the system at all. They didn't have the nunchuck either, even though I know it's not used with Excite Truck. I just wanted to hold it...

Sunday can't come fast enough!

[Mex25]

Wii in Danvers Gamestop? (Jumps in car and speeds out of garage)

[moiety]

Wii in Danvers Gamestop? (Jumps in car and speeds out of garage)
Go to EB at Liberty Tree Mall instead! We just found out Gamestop doesn't have the remote yet, so you can't play it!

[evilmax17]

Go to EB at Liberty Tree Mall instead! We just found out Gamestop doesn't have the remote yet, so you can't play it!
They'll probably have it by the end of the day. The Nintendo rep was making the rounds and had hit the Lib Tree Mall first, with the 114 GS probably next in route. Not 100% confirmed, but I would be surprised if it wasn't there by the end of the day.

[Mex25]

Just got back. They actually did have the remote at the gamestop in danvers. Ebgames in the liberty tree mall also had the remote. I couldn't play long because people were starting to trickle in and started to notice that they just put out a wii.

[hambo]

EB Games in Framingham has a bunch of shit set up. A Wii (with TWO controllers, I don't know if this is special) with Excite Truck, a PS3 with NBA Live (I think) and Motorstorm (which is pretty goddamn impressive). And lastly, a two guitar Guitar Hero 2 setup for duelz.

Enjoy the Wii-ing

[Frogger]

anyone camping out / waiting for a PS3 at bestbuy tomorrow morning in Marlborough?

EDIT: just went by there about 2 hours ago. tents wrapped around the building, so forget it :)

[moiety]

People were out at the Cambridge Best Buy before noon today. I walked up the street for lunch and there were at least 15 people "camped". The Cambridge Sears and Somerville Target also had people lined up by the end of the day.

[Mex25]

I drove by the Best Buy and Target, which are right next to each other, in Danvers and noticed there were only a few people maybe around nine waiting in line. I was thinking about camping but then thought its not worth it and I don't have $600.

[lordwow]

Has anyone spotted Wii Accessories (or games) at any of the Boston-area (T-Accessible I guess) stores? I may head up to Landmark tonight to see if I can get a Wiimote.

[lordwow]

Has anyone spotted Wii Accessories (or games) at any of the Boston-area (T-Accessible I guess) stores? I may head up to Landmark tonight to see if I can get a Wiimote.

Hit up the Landmark BB tonight, they had nada for Wii. Few copies of Resistance for PS3 though.

[Hibiwa]

Any CAGers among the 400 rioting crazies for the PS3 at the SonyStyle at Copley Mall? Saw the news a few days ago and had to shake my head in disbelief. Yeesh.

I especially want to know if you are the one meekly hiding behind the paper as the cop is screaming at you 12 inches away from your face with a megaphone. Thanks to the Globe for running that pic. ROTFLMAO.

In other news................

The newly departed Virgin Megastore will see a Best Buy sprout up from it's bowels on Newbury St. come June 2007 (or something like that).

For the monied, a Magnolia store within a store outpost will cater to those seeking their uber high end home theater systems and such.

[Zlax45]

Anyone know a place in Central MA or RI that might have a WII on Tuesday?

[lordwow]

Any CAGers among the 400 rioting crazies for the PS3 at the SonyStyle at Copley Mall? Saw the news a few days ago and had to shake my head in disbelief. Yeesh.

I especially want to know if you are the one meekly hiding behind the paper as the cop is screaming at you 12 inches away from your face with a megaphone. Thanks to the Globe for running that pic. ROTFLMAO.

In other news................

The newly departed Virgin Megastore will see a Best Buy sprout up from it's bowels on Newbury St. come June 2007 (or something like that).

For the monied, a Magnolia store within a store outpost will cater to those seeking their uber high end home theater systems and such.

My friend was one of them, and he got one.

Ugh, i don't need a second BB in walking distance, I need a Target/CC/anything else.

[Kaboobi]

The newly departed Virgin Megastore will see a Best Buy sprout up from it's bowels on Newbury St. come June 2007 (or something like that).


There's already one less than a mile away, what the crap.

[VegaTheChosen]

there should be Wii's available wednesday morning at WalMart in Bellingham

[David85]

Bumpy

The Sears in the Natick Mall had several random areas with "cheap" video games. Ifor Fire Emblem for the GC for $15.

[David85]

There were a lot of PS3s piled up in Best Buy in the Berkshire Mall.

[hopeunknown]

haven't posted here before, but i thought i'd say hey. i raid brockton/taunton/north dartmouth. ;p

[polaricecaves]

I rock hyannis to kingston's bins!

[caedeskhan]

I got the penny guides in the BB's in Dedham and Braintree. BB in Watertown is tough to get guides at, and Brockton is just annoying (they always have to ask a manager), though it was the only place i could get the Prey guide.

On a different note, do any of you guys know of any good pawn shops with games? I'm from Canton (go to school in Waltham) and used to go to one called Trader's Mart in Brockton, but it isn't that great. There is another pawn shop with games in Taunton, but it is a little pricey. The best deal I got from there was Jedi Outcast on the Cube for like $6, though it had no case and manual.

[lordwow]

A little rumor that I've heard through a BB associate. If you haven't noticed, the Cambridgeside Galleria BB has been closed for like 2 weeks. A water pipe burst in the store and pretty much destroyed the place. Word is though that BB is on it's way out there, and that's why they're trying to pick up the old Virgin Megastore locale (on MassAve/Newbury). I think it's a bit foolish considering Landmark is a 15 minute walk from it (and 2 T stops away). But apparently they think there's enough unique business from the MassAve area and Newbury street that doesn't go to Fenway. I may flop stores since I live closer, but it's a really tiny place, so we'll see.

[moiety]

Yeah the water thing was pretty crazy. They closed a good chunk of the street and it made for awful morning traffic. Any idea if they are planning to re-open before closing indefinitely, or are they pretty much done?

[geigerm]

FYI for anyone in SE Mass. who doesn't have the original Phoenix Wright yet--I picked this up at the Brockton TRU for $19.99 the other day, and there were probably at least 4 or 5 copies left. Definitely worth a look if you're in the area.

[Strider Turbulence]

The Cambridge Galleria Best Buy isn't supposed to open up again until like June or July. I heard they are going to renovate the store before opening it up again.

[tubsy3]

Has anyone tried to use the 40$ off 199 circuit city coupon around here? I have the 1/31 scan coupon. I am thinking of going down to the one in Natick and get the hd dvd player for xbox 360. LMK


Thanks
Chris!

[moiety]

The Cambridge Galleria Best Buy isn't supposed to open up again until like June or July. I heard they are going to renovate the store before opening it up again.
Ahh, that's great news, thanks! I'm just glad they might be coming back at all. It's a very convenient location for me, and I was bummed when they closed.

[m_d_amore]

Has anyone tried to use the 40$ off 199 circuit city coupon around here? I have the 1/31 scan coupon. I am thinking of going down to the one in Natick and get the hd dvd player for xbox 360. LMK


Thanks
Chris!
I got shot down in Somerville but no prob at the new 1 in South bay. Got me a Zen Vision:m for 160

[bruin]

Suburban Boston CAGer here. Anyone else raid Shopper's World/Natick Mall/ and the surrounding stores?

[caedeskhan]

RIP Circuit City in Dedham. Looks like I'll have to go to Braintree now.

[encendido5]

Anybody know which CompUSA stores are closing in Eastern Mass? I'm looking to get a new LCD and figured I might as well take a look.

[Strider Turbulence]

All of the MA Compusa stores should be closing except for the one in Holykoe (sp?)

[Hibiwa]

Did the EB at Copley disappear permanently? And when? Should have known something was funky right before X mas or was it New Year's that it was paper'd up, racks down, games on floor and the drones scurrying about.

Figured they were just remodeling or being shuffled, but it's going to be A|X with no indication that it's gonna be back anywhere.

Fucker's could of at least said something. What the hell happens to pre-orders with down payments? Transfer to GS or screwed?

Eh, if I hadn't been there in months then I guess it shouldn't be a surprise.

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ETA:

Damn, they got kicked out by the mall along with some other stores so they could go full snob. Pffft. I don't have the article, but it was in the Jan.15 Boston Herald (subsribes to B. Globe). I liked EB a lot more than the Pru GS. RIP.

[David85]

All of the MA Compusa stores should be closing except for the one in HolyOKe (sp?)


WHAT THE FUCKING HELL!!!!

That one is shit, I mean shit!

First they close the only good TRU within like 50 miles, and keep the bad one open,and now they are keeping open the bad CompUSA!

I hate this! I miss all the fucking sales!

[LiK]

Ahh, that's great news, thanks! I'm just glad they might be coming back at all. It's a very convenient location for me, and I was bummed when they closed.

yea, i was really worried cuz thas the BB i go to the most often. i really dont like the one at South Bay. the game selection was pathetic when i checked a few weeks ago

[nazrad]

Damn, they got kicked out by the mall along with some other stores so they could go full snob. Pffft. I don't have the article, but it was in the Jan.15 Boston Herald (subsribes to B. Globe). I liked EB a lot more than the Pru GS. RIP.

That sucks. I used to be an ASM there for a long time. I even got my Wii there.

[lordwow]

That sucks. I used to be an ASM there for a long time. I even got my Wii there.

Only bought one thing in there (I, like most males, don't really go into Copley) a few years back, but it was nice knowing there was an EB around if I needed to get something.

Now there's what, 3 BB's in a mile radius?

[Hibiwa]

That sucks. I used to be an ASM there for a long time. I even got my Wii there.

Were you there before or after the GS buyout? There was only one guy that was the assistant manager? (post takeover) that worked most days up until the EB closed.

The Copley EB was a great escape from the clothing stores. Better organized and easier to navigate than the way crowded overemployed Pru GS.

Need to add some spit for sending my EB preorder into limbo with no notice. I guess I have to head over to GS and ask for my $5. I can right?

[Chaz]

I only found that EB a few weeks before they closed. Really pissed me off when they left. I work across the street from the convention center, so it's nice to have a game store nearby, but the GS in the Pru really sucks. Poor layout, pushy staff, and terrible selection.

The manager there is particularly bad. Up until last August, I spent four years managing an EB in western MA, so I know the sales pitches by heart. After getting hit with every line in the book by this guy, I finally tell him that I was a former manager, figuring that he would lay off, knowing that it's a waste of time. Instead of stopping, he tells me "Oh, then you know all about what a great deal preordering is. What can I put you down for?"

I also heard the ASM bragging about how he'd won a $100 bet because a kid got shot and killed over a PS3. This was in the middle of a crowded store at Christmas time.

I hate that store, and if there was any other convenient option in the area, I'd stay out for good. I hope the Best Buy moves into the Tower Records spot soon.

[nazrad]

Were you there before or after the GS buyout? There was only one guy that was the assistant manager? (post takeover) that worked most days up until the EB closed

I left there about 3 1/2 years ago. So before the merger.

[Chadt74]

Hey all, I've been a CAG lurker but now that I found this form I will be posting more I think!

Anyway I live right near Cambridgeside mall and right now there is NOTHING in there and that place isn't getting open any time soon.

Anyway I don't spend more than $20 for games so I'm always looking around for deals. Other than the KMart in Somerville (killer7 for $10 etc) and a few $15 games at CC in Somerville I have not found any good spots for clearance items. The Sears at Cambridgeside has nothing.

Just saying 'hi' to all and hopfully I will have some good stuff to share.

[InfiniteLoop]

best buy is reopening april13th:

http://www.cambridgesidegalleria.com/go/Poolb.cfm?MallID=238&FPURLID=2129959008

[moiety]

best buy is reopening april13th:

http://www.cambridgesidegalleria.com/go/Poolb.cfm?MallID=238&FPURLID=2129959008

Finally! Thanks for the heads up. :D

[BrandonMills]

Too many people in Boston are CAGs that are limited by public transportation. ( like myself. ) So usually, in order to get an even semi-decent deal, you have to find a means of transportation away from areas that are easily accessible via the T.

[lordwow]

Too many people in Boston are CAGs that are limited by public transportation. ( like myself. ) So usually, in order to get an even semi-decent deal, you have to find a means of transportation away from areas that are easily accessible via the T.

Agreed, pretty much the only store I ever go to is Landmark BB, which is a black hole for any deals given the foot traffic in there. I end up even buying the stuff on sale in a week or two ahead of time and going back and price matching since they're so often out of what's on sale.

[O-Dog]

Could swear there's a BB coming up right on the Everett / Malden / Medford line right near Wellington circle...doesn't show up on the website store locator yet.

[Chadt74]

Ya O-Dog there is one near the Mellon Bank building around the rotery. I saw the sign about a week ago, no idea when it will be opening.

[LiK]

Ya O-Dog there is one near the Mellon Bank building around the rotery. I saw the sign about a week ago, no idea when it will be opening.

yea, that's about 5 min away from where i live so that's gonna be sweet. i dont need to drive all the way to the cambridgeside or saugus ones anymore. i'm curious when it'll open tho.

but i'm glad the cambridgeside one is gonna reopen soon too.

[Hibiwa]

Agreed, pretty much the only store I ever go to is Landmark BB, which is a black hole for any deals given the foot traffic in there. I end up even buying the stuff on sale in a week or two ahead of time and going back and price matching since they're so often out of what's on sale.

Went to Landmark and Cambridgeside recently and both are pathetic. I did manage to find the old Transformers game for $10. That was a nice surprise.

I imagined the redo would give the mall store a boost, but nope, it still blows. The old airplane hangar feel is intact. Now it comes with lighter grey carpeting and angled aisles. W00t! Bleh.

Let's hope the Newbury St. store becomes the flagship, but I doubt it. It's going to have even MORE foot traffic to thwart any deal finding.

Is there really any point venturing into these stores anymore?

[lordwow]

Went to Landmark and Cambridgeside recently and both are pathetic. I did manage to find the old Transformers game for $10. That was a nice surprise.

I imagined the redo would give the mall store a boost, but nope, it still blows. The old airplane hangar feel is intact. Now it comes with lighter grey carpeting and angled aisles. W00t! Bleh.

Let's hope the Newbury St. store becomes the flagship, but I doubt it. It's going to have even MORE foot traffic to thwart any deal finding.

Is there really any point venturing into these stores anymore?

The only reason I venture to Landmark is because I am in college at NU, and I don't have a car, so right now, it's the only place within walking distance. (When Newbury opens that'll be closer for me, but I'll probably still hit up Landmark).

The thing with Newbury is that it won't even be a full store. It's going to be like 1/3 the size of Landmark or Cambridgeside (if you ever visited the Virgin Megastore when it was there, it has a decent sized first floor and two tiny floors above it. It seems much more like it'll be a yuppie version of Best Buy with a ton of CDs, DVDs and plasma tvs.

[Hibiwa]

Virgin Mega actually had a decent footprint for fitting everything in nicely. The big box BB's and CC's are too cavernous IMO -- lots of wasted space. The layout bugs me for some reason so I'm biased against the latter two.

If you are up for an adventure to South Bay Mall to hit up BB, CC and Target at once, take the #10 bus from Copley (St. James St., across from the Fairmont Copley Hotel) for a quick and rather painless ride directly there. Reverse direction and you're safely back in the Back Bay.

That is a more preferred route over the Red Line to Andrew Station and then hopping on a shuttle or one of the other buses to the mall.

[O-Dog]

So according to this (completely un-official, found via Googling) site, Best Buy Everett is opening on June 1st:

http://www.bigboxwatch.com/category/best-buy/

Still not coming up on official store locator.

It's probably a 10-15 minute walk from Wellington Station on the Orange Line for those of you that are T-bound. Store looks a little on the small size, but haven't seen it up close. Probably closer to Square 1's size than the one in Framingham, for example.

[Hibiwa]

To save some time if you're headed there... Cambridgeside EB moved temporarily up to level 3 on the opposite end towards Sears. And it's now a "Gamestop". Nice and roomy, but kind of hard to find the games with the high walls stacked to the top.

[unicron129]

Went to Galleria yesterday and there is now a gamestop on the first floor where the EB used to be. I am pretty sure that the temporary EB has closed up. Also, this thread is really dead....

[EXStrike]

How does the renovated/new/(insert appropriate word) GS look?

[LanceJr]

I don't understand how people say this CC is bette,r this BB is better etc. Stores like that are at a corporate level and prices are set.

There is a brick and mortar store in Revere, MA called AC's Sports Cards. It's near the beach and forget the street name, go look it up. They have good cash/credit ratio and usually can work out a straight up deal.

Jim's in Malden Sq use to be called 'Video Game Exchange' and located on Main St by the High School. Is the Malden Sq location astill there? I knew it was there about a year ago but heard it closed.

[lordwow]

The Newbury St. BB is supposedly opening on July 27th.

[Hibiwa]

I don't understand how people say this CC is bette,r this BB is better etc. Stores like that are at a corporate level and prices are set.

Quality of people, location, store age and stock availability make the difference. Did I miss an ongoing conversation about this?

No clue about your other two statements/question.

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Glad to hear the BB on Newbury might be opening at the end of July. :applause: It will be the bestest Best Buy ever brought to Boston's Back Bay - solely on the account that I could walk there in no time flat if needed.

[lordwow]

Quality of people, location, store age and stock availability make the difference. Did I miss an ongoing conversation about this?

No clue about your other two statements/question.

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Glad to hear the BB on Newbury might be opening at the end of July. :applause: It will be the bestest Best Buy ever brought to Boston's Back Bay - solely on the account that I could walk there in no time flat if needed.

Ya, where I'm living right now it's about a 15 minute walk (and about 20 to Landmark), but my fall housing is all of 5 minutes walk to Newbury.

[LanceJr]

The Everett BB opened last month. The Newbury/Mass Ave at the
(old Tower/Virgin building) location will be open by Aug so the store will be operational by the time the students come back for school in the area.

BB is TAKING OVER ! ! !

[Chadt74]

I went to the Everett BB and it was pretty much like the Kenmore one, nothing there to speak of and no special deals on day one.

[Hibiwa]

Back Bay BB has opened their revolving door.

July 27, 2007 marks the assimilation of the once funky corner into blue shirt central.

No game deals found. Hoped for a stash of frontlane games and sadly didn't see anything.

It's nice and clean, but so devoid of the character and charm of Tower and Virgin.

The aggressively cheery drones trying to make you want help was tiring at every turn. Must be armed with deflector shields and perform evasive maneuvers!

It really felt uncomfortable and sterilized on my first visit.

Anyone else gonna stop in for a peek? And yeah, the sight of these uniformed pod people spreading out onto neighboring streets on their way to lunch, etc. was weird. It's like they were escaping the institution in different sized groups.

[EXStrike]

I was gonna stop by there today after I get off from work. How's the layout of the store?

[lordwow]

I am heading to Bartley's tonight up at Harvard Square (food place), but I may get off the bus there to check it out on the way back.

[Hibiwa]

The video games are on the third floor where the books used to be.

You know how the newer BBs look like they were dropped into an airplane hangar. It's not that.
Maybe I missed the directory, but I kind of aimlessly roamed around looking to see where things were. Pretty sure there's a smaller selection of stuff, or felt that way because of the somewhat mazelike separations between floors and depts.

[EXStrike]

So I went. Pretty underwhelming. It really did feel like they had a pretty small selection, but its also the first time I saw Wiis in stock at a store. Hell, when I went to checkout, someone had just gotten a Wii.

Their game section was pretty good, and they had GHII set up (PS2).. with no memory card. They also had a Wii set up, which was a nice touch, but you can only do VC stuff via Classic Controller. (The Wiimote was in a plastic box attached to shelf)

Their anime DVD selection was pretty crappy. They didn't have a whole lot, mostly newer release stuff. Not alot of boxes either, which sucked.

Did pick up that flyer with a coupon for $10 GC with $100 purchase. Might go scan that later.

[dafoomie]

So according to this (completely un-official, found via Googling) site, Best Buy Everett is opening on June 1st:

http://www.bigboxwatch.com/category/best-buy/

Still not coming up on official store locator.

It's probably a 10-15 minute walk from Wellington Station on the Orange Line for those of you that are T-bound. Store looks a little on the small size, but haven't seen it up close. Probably closer to Square 1's size than the one in Framingham, for example.
Its a much shorter walk than 15 minutes, its right across the bridge. There is a large shopping center there as well, with a Target, FYE, even a Chucky Cheese. Very accessible from Wellington. You do have to venture across a busy street to get to Bestbuy, but there is a set of lights.

In the opposite direction from Wellington there is a new Gamestop and some other stores, that new 'station landing' development. They've got a pedestrian bridge right at the station.

The South Bay Center in Dorchester is right off Andrew Station, they have a free shuttle bus but its only a quick walk. Theres a Target, Bestbuy, Circuit City, I believe an Office Max, and some others. Bad neighborhood, though.

For a while my only shopping option on the T was the Galleria, at least now there are a couple other places to try. Anyone else know of any good malls or areas to shop on the T? Downtown Crossing isn't real appealing anymore.

[Hibiwa]

Anyone else know of any good malls or areas to shop on the T? Downtown Crossing isn't real appealing anymore.
Yeesh, you actually thought Downtown Crossing was appealing at some point!? It's always been ghetto. Everything is increasingly rundown or closed up. Wait till Filene's Basement closes up for the construction and it will be worse.

Tommy Menino is kidding himself with thoughts of revitalization.

Anyways, Harvard Square T stop gets you to some shopping in the area. There's Tokyo Kid (http://www.tokyokid.com/) at the Garage Mall for anime, import games, toys and such. Good for a browse even if you don't buy.

Then hop back on the Red Line to Porter Sq. and go to the Porter Exchange building and grab a bite at one of the Japanese or Korean (ChoCho's is the only Korean one) mini restataurant stalls for your ramens, bentos, etc. Pick up some grocery/snack items at Kotobukiya market and it's a day.

Other regular malls accessible by T would be Watertown Mall, Arsenal Mall (same street about a block away from Watertown Mall) and the Dedham Mall for the likes of either Target, Best Buy, FYE, GS and even a TRU at the latter. Never been to the Dedham Mall actually. Or at least I don't remember ever going by T. You have to hop on a bus from Forest Hills Station at the end of the Orange Line. There's also another Circuit City and Home Depot at Assembly Square Mall in Somerville where they also have a Kmart and Christmas Tree Shop for cheap junk. Some of these are an adventure to get to.

Haven't tried it myself, but you can also access Natick Mall aka whatever they're trying to upgrade the name to nowadays after remodeling and putting in higher end clothing retailers, etc. and Framingham's Shopper's World supposedly by Commuter Rail for a few bucks more than the average T fare.

Of course, I prefer online shopping where there is no border and no need to set foot onto a grimy, slimy and sometimes crowded MBTA transport of your choice. :mrgreen:

[dafoomie]

Yeesh, you actually thought Downtown Crossing was appealing at some point!? It's always been ghetto. Everything is increasingly rundown or closed up. Wait till Filene's Basement closes up for the construction and it will be worse.

Tommy Menino is kidding himself with thoughts of revitalization.

Anyways, Harvard Square T stop gets you to some shopping in the area. There's Tokyo Kid (http://www.tokyokid.com/) at the Garage Mall for anime, import games, toys and such. Good for a browse even if you don't buy.

Then hop back on the Red Line to Porter Sq. and go to the Porter Exchange building and grab a bite at one of the Japanese or Korean (ChoCho's is the only Korean one) mini restataurant stalls for your ramens, bentos, etc. Pick up some grocery/snack items at Kotobukiya market and it's a day.
I remember back in the 80s Downtown Crossing still had some appeal, but even then it was fading fast.

Haven't been to the Porter exchange building in a while, but I know of it. I'm mainly concerned with shopping within walking distance of train stations, anywhere on a bus is a hike. Used to go to Assembly Square back when it was a mall, and the Arsenal Mall once in a while, but thats very run down now too.

[lordwow]

I usually hit up the BB at Landmark, but now this new one is actually closer to me, so I may go there if they have stuff in stock I want.

Other than that... ya South Bay, that's about it.

There is another CC by the Good Times Arcade if you take the orange line to the stop after the College there. I've only been once so I don't really recall.

[EXStrike]

Other regular malls accessible by T would be Watertown Mall, Arsenal Mall (same street about a block away from Watertown Mall)

Arsenal Mall's pretty shitty, even though there's a pretty good GS and BB there. Only way to get to it via public transportation IIRC is taking the 70 from Central station on the Red Line


The CC in Somerville is actually not hard to get to. Take the Orange Line to Sullivan Square station and just walk there. Its right next to the Home Depot and near Good Times.

[dragonsho]

Hey everyone,
I'm not really new, just havn't posted much. I live in Malden and went to AC's in Revere MA the other day. I was able to pick up the following for the Saturn:

Nights Into Dreams (Case, Insert, not manual) 8.99
Virtua Cop 2 8.99
Virtua Fighter 2 8.99

Are there any other places around that have Saturn games or consoles for sale?

Oh yeah, AC's also had a Turbo-Grafx 16 for sale if anyones interested. I'm not sure of the price.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

cheap chic in allston had saturn games last time I was there.

[ryanbph]

Looks like the 11th and 12 of aug will be sales tax free day (there is limits)

[lordwow]

yep. Right in time for the 360 price cut.

Anyway, ya, usually it's 3000 or less I believe.

[ryanbph]

I finally got my gift card from best buy for my returned 360 (i had enough gift cards/reward zone points to get an elite already), that I was planning on picking up the ps3 today. With this news, I can wait another week and a half.

[Curll]

I really need the ads for next week. I need to get a new monitor for my PC.

[Lorik]

I hear that, I'm HDTV shopping on Sat. morning and need to know where to look.

If anyone sees flyers come out in the papers would you mind posting so I know to buy a paper?

[Justden]

I'll likely be roaming for an HDTV this weekend also. That Westinghouse 42" 1080p LCD HDTV over at Best Buy is calling my name.

[EXStrike]

I find it kinda nice how the 10% coupons from the new BB openings are set up for this weekend. :D

First time I think all three coupons will be used.

[lordwow]

TAX FREE WEEKEND!

It's almost like being in NH. Except with more expensive booze.

[Hibiwa]

Tax-free weekend shopping looked like a bust. Lots of places in the city appeared pretty empty.

Ongoing boos to Back Bay BB for not carrying frontlane games.

All the enthusiastic help must have quit too. Never seen so many indifferent monkeys huddled together to avoid customers. One cow walked away with no apology to the adjacent register because the other one got confused.

Maybe ring up the customer waiting in your line first.

Gag.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

All I did was price match my 360 at BB, bought nothing.

Coolidge EB is still my jam for local game shopping. I bought a couple bunk quality used games at another EB and Coolidge hooked me up with mint copies... the lastest in a crapload of awesome things they've done.

[Strider Turbulence]

I haven't been to the Coolidge EB in a while. I loved that store, when I found a copy of Earthbound there a couple of years ago, I couldn't contain my joy.

[encendido5]

Bringing this thread back... Anybody notice any FYE's clearancing out their video games in the area?

[opterasis]

I was about to ask the same thing... Specificly the FYE in the Holyoke mall.

[Exquemelin]

Um, this isn't exactly Mass, but the Fye in Enfield was, they were picked pretty clean though, might be totally cleared out now.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

They were selling those football fundraiser cards with the $5 off a used game $15 or more at GS in Brookline the past 2 weekends. Keep your eyes peeled.

Far Cry for Wii makes the baby Jesus cry.

[caedeskhan]

Did anyone already hit the Kmarts around here? I'm still looking for BK Origins...

[tonic2]

Today I discovered that as a belated grand opening sale, the Medford Gamestop is doing a buy 2 get 1 free used game sale, valid on all used games for all systems. The clerk wasn't sure how long the sale would go for, but thought it would be until the 16th. He said the sale isn't going on at any other stores or online.

This store is located in the Station Landing shopping/apartment complex by the Wellington stop on the Orange line.

I decided to add to my Gamecube collection: I got Battalion Wars, Star Wars Rogue Leader, and Viewtiful Joe for $19! :lol:

Hope this saves someone some $$$

[qlos]

For anyone who hasn't picked up Halo 3, if you can find a used copy at Newbury Comics they're going for $39.99.

At that price, I had to jump on it.

[caedeskhan]

what newbury comics?

[qlos]

Kingston - it was the only copy

[cochesecochese]

I'm moving to Boston. Any good spots to hit up? Not necessarily for deals but maybe decent arcades or import spots.

Where can I live on the cheap besides Roxbury?

[O-Dog]

I'm moving to Boston. Any good spots to hit up? Not necessarily for deals but maybe decent arcades or import spots.

Where can I live on the cheap besides Roxbury?

I think the de facto agreed-upon arcade of choice in the area is Good Times (Assembly Sq., Somerville) with regard to games, so long you don't mind risk of being murdered every weekend.

Not sure about import spots.

As for living, depends where you gotta be or what you gotta do. If you're a student, you'll probably rock the roommate thing unless you wanna drop 1K plus for a shit studio in Allston/Brighton. Further you are from the city, further you are from a T-Stop, the cheaper your crib is going to be. Most kids I know live out on the Green Line, but both ends of the Red Line are popular, too. I'd stay away from most of Roxbury if you value your life and livelihood. What's your financial situation like? Are you going to school or working someplace?

[EXStrike]

Hell, I don't think there are any import spots... the only place even close to having import items is Tokyo Kid in the Garage at Harvard Square, IIRC, but their prices suck balls.

[lordwow]

I just got back from Good Times about 5 minutes ago.

Don't get stuck out there after the T stops running, pain in the ass.

[cochesecochese]

As for living, depends where you gotta be or what you gotta do. If you're a student, you'll probably rock the roommate thing unless you wanna drop 1K plus for a shit studio in Allston/Brighton. Further you are from the city, further you are from a T-Stop, the cheaper your crib is going to be. Most kids I know live out on the Green Line, but both ends of the Red Line are popular, too. I'd stay away from most of Roxbury if you value your life and livelihood. What's your financial situation like? Are you going to school or working someplace?

I just have to get the hell outta VT. I'm assuming school eventually but for right now I'm just going to be working and doing a lot of art shit. If I study it's going to be at either MassArt (easy to get into) or Umass (easy to get into and I've got a hookup there) so I've been looking into Brighton. I've got about 6K saved up and I figure it should be enough to get me on my feet down there.

[O-Dog]

I just have to get the hell outta VT. I'm assuming school eventually but for right now I'm just going to be working and doing a lot of art shit. If I study it's going to be at either MassArt (easy to get into) or Umass (easy to get into and I've got a hookup there) so I've been looking into Brighton. I've got about 6K saved up and I figure it should be enough to get me on my feet down there.

Definitely, sounds like you've got it under control. I think most people instantly do the Craigslist thing but I've had better success checking out the websites of area businesses.

For example, I work in healthcare and had success checking staff postings, accessible via the net: http://healthcare.partners.org/housing/housing.asp

Brighton's fun. Definitely a lot of college-age kids (girls), dive bars (Green Briar) and T-accessible. You'll be fine.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

I love Brighton. I used to live right in the middle of Allston, but getting to sleep was generally difficult. 5 minutes away by foot, quiet as a church mouse.

Did any Boston peeps get the $.01 Sex Pistols faceplates? I'll buy a spare off of someone... they marked the price back up at the Fenway BB and I don't feel like trucking to South Bay or Watertown.

I'm going to see if I can get a local Toys R Us to sell me Mass Effect early tomorrow.

[lordwow]

I just have to get the hell outta VT. I'm assuming school eventually but for right now I'm just going to be working and doing a lot of art shit. If I study it's going to be at either MassArt (easy to get into) or Umass (easy to get into and I've got a hookup there) so I've been looking into Brighton. I've got about 6K saved up and I figure it should be enough to get me on my feet down there.

For MassArt (and NU where I go) the place to live is Mission Hill. Similar prices to Allston/Brighton, but closer.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

Mission Hill isn't a bad gig at all. I lived on the street next to the Squealing Pig (I went to Emmanuel) and it was close enough to school/work, but far enough away from sketchyville.

No dice on faceplates at the Fenway BB.

[cochesecochese]

For MassArt (and NU where I go) the place to live is Mission Hill. Similar prices to Allston/Brighton, but closer.

Can't find much in that area (that I can afford). I just found a room in a kind of boarding house for 500 in a real quiet nieghborhood everything included. Yeah it sucks to live like that but it's a short lease and I can get on my feet real easy at that price.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

That's pretty much how I lived my first Summer out of college. Trust me, paying $500 to live anywhere in the Boston area (everything included) is pretty awesome.

Anyone here attempting to hit any of the Black Friday stuff in Boston? I might camp for the cheap laptop at Best Buy.

[caedeskhan]

That's pretty much how I lived my first Summer out of college. Trust me, paying $500 to live anywhere in the Boston area (everything included) is pretty awesome.

Anyone here attempting to hit any of the Black Friday stuff in Boston? I might camp for the cheap laptop at Best Buy.

There's really nothing good...

[Strider Turbulence]

There is a store downtown calles CEX. They are awesome. Good selection and trade in values.

[EXStrike]

The Newbury Street Best Buy didn't have alot of mayhem and people around when I went at around 7 today =O. I was surprised when there weren't many people around.

Some idiot floor guy pushed a non-HDMI 360 on me, said it had the port. Stupid idiot. It's a good thing I know better.

[yellowcoward]

There is a store downtown calles CEX. They are awesome. Good selection and trade in values.

This just made my day. Me and my friend are running that store and I'm thrilled someone appreciates us. We do give really good trade in value on a lot of stuff (even the cash values on newer, hot games is pretty damn good). It can get a little hectic though when we have 20 people trying to sell us their phones. Patience is key ;)

[Synergy]

This just made my day. Me and my friend are running that store and I'm thrilled someone appreciates us. We do give really good trade in value on a lot of stuff (even the cash values on newer, hot games is pretty damn good). It can get a little hectic though when we have 20 people trying to sell us their phones. Patience is key ;)

Awesome, good luck with it. Hopefully when you treat the gamers' right, they return the favor. Definitely going to make a stop in. What's the address?

[EXStrike]

This just made my day. Me and my friend are running that store and I'm thrilled someone appreciates us. We do give really good trade in value on a lot of stuff (even the cash values on newer, hot games is pretty damn good). It can get a little hectic though when we have 20 people trying to sell us their phones. Patience is key ;)
How much would it be for the 360 Guitar Hero II complete with guitar? I was gonna go downtown yesterday to check out the store, but didn't get a chance to.

Edit:

Just went to the store today. Pretty cool. Good selection, and some good prices. I'd definitely shop there. Did notice a bunch of PAL games mixed in with the rest of the stock though. :-s Part of the starting stock?

[WeLoveDaisuke]

Oh man, I should have brought my games to you guys instead of GS this weekend (BF 30% bonus for trading in 5+ games +10% edge). I'll have to check it out.

EDIT: What might be the trade-in value for a pristine black slim ps2?

[yellowcoward]

How much would it be for the 360 Guitar Hero II complete with guitar? I was gonna go downtown yesterday to check out the store, but didn't get a chance to.

Edit:

Just went to the store today. Pretty cool. Good selection, and some good prices. I'd definitely shop there. Did notice a bunch of PAL games mixed in with the rest of the stock though. :-s Part of the starting stock?

So the company is out of England so to open the store they brought over a lot of stuff that would work on US systems. We've been working out the kinks as we go. The cool thing is we take alot of different stuff (pc hardware, cameras, phones) I traded in a ton of anime and bought a laptop.

As far as prices go just stop by. I don't have access to the POS from home and I rarely am online at work.


PS If anyone is looking for a part time job stop by and ask for Dave

[WeLoveDaisuke]

I'll swing by or call in soon.

Kind of a pain to get there since I live and work in Allston-Brighton... but it's worth it to hock electronics.

[EXStrike]

Unfortunately, I go to school in Worcester, so going down there isn't the easiest thing to do.

Although, if I have anything I want to sell, I'd be sure to check your place out.

[cochesecochese]

Anyone know a decent OEM computer parts supply store in boston? My PSU ate shit and died so I'm posting from my PS3. Need a wireless NIC too.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

MicroCenter in Cambridge is a solid place to start.

[Synergy]

Second Micro Center. I built my computer from scratch ordering parts from NewEgg, but Micro Center was awesome for some things I forgot or realized I wanted to add. Great prices and things you can't find in other stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

The Cambridge Microcenter is awesome with returns.

[caedeskhan]

Did anyone have any luck getting Okami at any local CC's? I tried Natick last Friday and the employee told me that they were sold out yesterday...and of course there were no CoD4s... :roll:

[WeLoveDaisuke]

ATTN POTENTIAL WII OWNERS:

MA Best Buys will be getting at least 21 Wiis each on Sunday (per ad posted by Speedy). I got a tip that Metro Boston area stores will be getting over 50 each.

[InfiniteLoop]

Haven't read this thread in a while. There's a Cex near Downtown Crossing...selection ain't bad but it's pricey.

[rscaramelo]

Any chance we could put together a list of used games stores? I don't mean gamestop.

RC

[Hibiwa]

I don't even know of any used game shops besides the other corporate suspects: FYE, Newbury Comics and Blockbuster.

[EXStrike]

There's CEX in downtown Boston.

[rscaramelo]

CEX sounds cool but Boston's a pain in the butt for me. I usually stick to PlayNTrade in Walpole and GameCrazy in Dartmouth. I prefer stores in the burbs.

RC

[Shizim]

used game store in downtown salem, ma. They also do game rentals and used dvds. cant remember the name but its on the same st as the army navy store.

another one in revere. I think it is called A.C's cards ...... on the main road that goes from broadway to the beach.

[encendido5]

Does the Crazy Jim's (I think that's what it was called) store in Malden still exist? I remember going a couple of years ago and the guy had a bunch of old NES/SNES/Genesis stuff along with some of the newer stuff.

[dragonsho]

I live in Malden and never heard of Crazy Jim's. Was it on Salem Street because there was a game store there that went out of business a few times and different ones kept opening up there.

You might want to try AC's in revere. I found Nights for the saturn there for $8 mint and they still have a decent amount of old games.

[Dokstarr]

Does the Crazy Jim's (I think that's what it was called) store in Malden still exist? I remember going a couple of years ago and the guy had a bunch of old NES/SNES/Genesis stuff along with some of the newer stuff.

He's gone (at least from where he was in Malden Ctr) and its for the best. He was a rip off artist.

AC's in revew is pretty good. I haven't been there for years, but I drive by there quite a bit so I know its still there.

I cannot think of any other small game stores. If anyone else knows of any mention them.

[Strider Turbulence]

Does the Crazy Jim's (I think that's what it was called) store in Malden still exist? I remember going a couple of years ago and the guy had a bunch of old NES/SNES/Genesis stuff along with some of the newer stuff.


They moved a few years ago but I'm not sure if they're still in bussiness.

[WeLoveDaisuke]

There's a GC in Dartmouth now?

Why didn't they have that back when I lived in the woods? Jeez.

[EXStrike]

There's Game Universe that opened up last year or so. I've only been there once, and it was a while back, but they had a whole bunch of games. I'm pretty sure the store still exists and is functional. It's along Rt. 9 in Framingham.

[Konketsu]

There's a Game Crazy in Arlington, MA. Not sure if this has been stated yet.

[Trikip]

Hi, I live in RI but I'm near MA. Does anyone know about Bob's Video Games in Fall River? Do they have some good deals? Do they carry old-school games like NES? Thanks.

[dchadsey@comcast.net]

Hey Guys,

I was up in Salem NH yesterday (Theres one in Nashua as well) and the closing CompUSA seems to have dropped their games another 10% so all games PC and Console are 30% off. While the selection might be thin there might be gold hiding in them shelves!

I had my hands on a 120 gig 360 HD but still could not pull the trigger on that overpriced accessory.

Peace
DCHAD8-)

[ProtoEXE88]

Hey Guys,

I was up in Salem NH yesterday (Theres one in Nashua as well) and the closing CompUSA seems to have dropped their games another 10% so all games PC and Console are 30% off. While the selection might be thin there might be gold hiding in them shelves!

I had my hands on a 120 gig 360 HD but still could not pull the trigger on that overpriced accessory.

Peace
DCHAD8-)

I was there maybe a month ago, nothing interested me for 10% off at the time, but 30% is tempting.

[Synergy]

Anyone have any tips on a place to find a 360 Elite? I've been calling everywhere and it's starting to drive me mad. I live in Boston proper, but I'm definitely willing to hike for it. Thanks!

[Junior Asparagus]

There's Game Universe that opened up last year or so. I've only been there once, and it was a while back, but they had a whole bunch of games. I'm pretty sure the store still exists and is functional. It's along Rt. 9 in Framingham.

This place still does exist. They do have a decent amount of older stuff.

[caedeskhan]

Hey guys Watertown MA Best Buy had a pretty good 50% video game clearance...

Here were a few highlights

Call of Duty 4 LE - $35
Assassin's Creed LE - $35
Madden 08 (Cube) - $15
Mario Kart DD - $15
Dynasty Warriors Gundam - $30
Video game chair (w/speakers) - $20
Battalion Wars 2 - $25

among others

[bigdaddy]

Hey guys Watertown MA Best Buy had a pretty good 50% video game clearance...


Wait... you didn't go to the North Attleboro Best Buy? EVERYONE in New England goes there. IXI Dragunz IXI (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=104467) says so. :roll:

[caedeskhan]

That one is a little too far for me...I know there was some decent stuff there but I figured that the rest of you would pick it over...

I mainly go to Dedham, Braintree, and Watertown.

[Antic]

I go to the Hadley and Holyoke mall ones

[dopa345]

Hollywood Video in Mass Ave in Arlington is closing and everything is 30-40% off including new games. Not great pickings but they do have plenty of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner which is $13.99 after the 30% off which I think is pretty good for a Shin Megami Tensei game.

[drthkid]

I checked out A.C.'s in Revere and found a copy of Dragon Warrior VII for $5. Not bad at all. Case was kind of fubar and the manual looks like someone spilled something on it, but both discs were in pretty good condition.

Their prices weren't bad either. I saw No More Heroes for $45, and Dragon Quest Swords for $40. Not bad of a discount for pretty new releases.

[soxfan30]

Hey guys Watertown MA Best Buy had a pretty good 50% video game clearance...



I've been there recently and haven't seen these games around. You know if they place these all in a corner or somewhere?

[Lorik]

Was in the Kingston, MA Best Buy today and got a nice deal on an external hard drive in case any of you are looking for one.

Western Digital myBook Home Edition - 750GB - eSATA, Firewire 400, USB 2.0 - $161.99

It was on clearance and the BB website still lists it at $279.99!

[latinsword]

[quote=caedeskhan;3969799]Hey guys Watertown MA Best Buy had a pretty good 50% video game clearance...

Here were a few highlights

Call of Duty 4 LE - $35
Assassin's Creed LE - $35


^
Hey man, mind pointing out where you saw COD LE for 35? was it in the regular xbox 360 section or somewhere near the registers up front?

[caedeskhan]

Guys it's long gone...there was one copy when I went there the first time...

[dragonsho]

Hollywood Video in Mass Ave in Arlington is closing and everything is 30-40% off including new games. Not great pickings but they do have plenty of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner which is $13.99 after the 30% off which I think is pretty good for a Shin Megami Tensei game.
Is that the one next to game crazy?

[dragonsho]

Anyone know if there are any 80gb or 60gb ps3's for sale at any stores around the Boston area?

[Frosty The Batman]

Anyone hit up any stores/malls near the Cape?

[Shizim]

I checked out A.C.'s in Revere and found a copy of Dragon Warrior VII for $5. Not bad at all. Case was kind of fubar and the manual looks like someone spilled something on it, but both discs were in pretty good condition.

Their prices weren't bad either. I saw No More Heroes for $45, and Dragon Quest Swords for $40. Not bad of a discount for pretty new releases.



That's where I used to go for all my used games.

............ before I found CAG.

[bruceleeah]

Anyone know if there are any 80gb or 60gb ps3's for sale at any stores around the Boston area?

I think BJ's in Stoneham has 80gb ps3 bundles. Don't remember what the bundle was but it was $600.

[rscaramelo]

Anyone know if there are any 80gb or 60gb ps3's for sale at any stores around the Boston area?

I'm looking for the same thing but down around Bristol County.

RC

[lordwow]

I saw the Newbury/Mass Ave BB yanking all sorts of old 360 games off the shelves yesterday (namely about 100 copies of Shadowrun). I asked the guy if they were going to clearance them, and he said they don't clearance anything at that store. Brilliant.

[Frosty The Batman]

Are there any good game places near the Middle East in Boston?
I don't really go to Boston that often but wanna keep an eye out for small shops or anything.

[PhyukYui]

Hey does anyone know a place where I can sell game guides?

[EXStrike]

I saw the Newbury/Mass Ave BB yanking all sorts of old 360 games off the shelves yesterday (namely about 100 copies of Shadowrun). I asked the guy if they were going to clearance them, and he said they don't clearance anything at that store. Brilliant.


This past Saturday I saw copies of Shadowrun in a 30% off bin at that BB. There were other games, but I don't remember them.

[Strider Turbulence]

CEX downtown has several copies of Blue Dragon for $18 (some are PAL, dunno if they work).

[Synergy]

CEX downtown has several copies of Blue Dragon for $18 (some are PAL, dunno if they work).

Where is the CEX, exactly? I was downtown a few weeks ago and couldn't find it. I figured it'd be somewhere around the corner mall. I've been wanting to check that place out, I'll probably try it this weekend.

[eelsushi1]

This past Saturday I saw copies of Shadowrun in a 30% off bin at that BB. There were other games, but I don't remember them.

i believe the other games in the 30% off bin were

:360::ps2: The bigs
:360::ps2: NBA live 08

[guyd00dman]

I also saw The Darkness for 360 and some Halo 3 and Assassins Creed face plates in that 30% off bin.

[Hibiwa]

Where is the CEX, exactly? I was downtown a few weeks ago and couldn't find it. I figured it'd be somewhere around the corner mall. I've been wanting to check that place out, I'll probably try it this weekend.

Did you go? They might be in the process of shuttering, or they are changing signage. Walked by today while a crew on a truck were taking large sections down. Store wasn't open and the metal window grates were holding fort.

[dragonsho]

I'm looking for the same thing but down around Bristol County.

RC
I actually found an 80gb at the KMart on Route 1 Saugus. They only had one left and it was just sittin in the display case on top of a 40gb. I would say check out stores like that since most people don't go there to buy consoles.

[Hibiwa]

CEX is still open after all. Still haven't gone in to shop though.

[ppoikk]

Orange Box PS3 on clearance @ Target Watertown

$29

Just my luck: I was looking for 360 version. :cry:

[caedeskhan]

Do any of you know of Blockbuster's in MA that might carry GTA 4?

[livingshadows]

I live in Natick, and the blockbuster should be getting a new shipment of gta4 tomorrow

[livingshadows]

Any Gamerushes in ma?

[ryanbph]

I don't think there are any gamerushes in MA at this time...I do believe Blockbuster is planning on expanding it though, so hopefully soon.

[RolePlayer]

If anyone is looking for GTAIV Special for PS3, South Bay Center BB has like 6 of them left. Got one myself today.

[EXStrike]

Is/did anyone go to the Mario Kart thing at City Hall today/yesterday? How is it? I'm considering heading down there.

[cochesecochese]

This is a longshot but has anyone seen Wiis around Boston proper or Watertown? Maybe Cambridge? I'm really starting to itch for one.

[latinsword]

did a quick inventory check at circuitcity.com and it shows up as available for in-store pick up at the following location when purchased online:

Somerville Store #4111
65 Mystic Avenue
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 623-3400

Id call first if I were you though... as for the itch, you may want to get that checked out. just sayin'