Tower Records video game clearence sale

[Scahom1]

Hey guys, just got back from my local Tower Records. Apparently the company is no longer selling video games, as their entire inventory is on clearence sale. Some great deals to be found...

XBOX 1st party controllers: $15
PS2 1st party controllers: $12
XBOX DVD remote: $10
wireless dance mats $10

NEW Gamecube $70!!!
GBA (not SP) $50


As for games, a ton of them are on sale for $9.99. Among the ones I remember...

007: Nightfire
007: Everything or Nothing
Balders Gate 2
Castlevania
. Hack #1
Enter The Matrix
Prince of Persia
Rainbow Six 3
Rachet & Clank 2
XIII
TMNT
Metroid Prime
The Thing
SW: KOTOR
SW: Jedi Outcast
Otogi
The Suffering
Driv3r ($30)
GTA double pack (XBOX, $30)

This is certainly exclusive to certain markets, since the manager told me all the stores in the CT area sent their inventory to my local store.

EDIT: Store locator...http://www.towerrecords.com/stores/default.asp

[Trakan]

Hmm, sounds like an awesome deal, but no Tower Records in my area.

[jeffreyjrose]

Sweet!

Oh wait, there aren't any Tower Records stores in Ohio or Indiana or Michigan or Kentucky or West Virginia...

[Scorch]

One about an hour away, I think Guessed is on his way right now to check it out since he's out and about.

That Driv3r and GTA Double Pack.. are they 30, or were you saying they normally go for $30 but are on sale for $9.99?

[YoshiFan1]

The Tower in my area doesn't sell games :(

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Sweet!

Oh wait, there aren't any Tower Records stores in Ohio or Indiana or Michigan or Kentucky or West Virginia...

I don't have one either.

[Rig]

I've never even been to a Tower Records store. I don't think there's any around here. (Illinois)

[Scorch]

Suffering, TMNT, EoN.. were these XBox or PS2? Any other you remember?

Can someone confirm this?

[Scahom1]

That Driv3r and GTA Double Pack.. are they 30, or were you saying they normally go for $30 but are on sale for $9.99?

They are on sale for $29.99 each.

I'm assuming the prices are for all systems. I saw EON for $9.99 on PS2 & XBOX, but they didn't have TMNT and Suffering in stock for PS2.

[Scorch]

That Driv3r and GTA Double Pack.. are they 30, or were you saying they normally go for $30 but are on sale for $9.99?

They are on sale for $29.99 each.

Eh, not a deal on either. Outpost has Driv3r for 29 and Target has GTA double pack for XBox 27$.. but those Suffering, EoN, Jedi Outcast, KOTOR, and a few others sound VERY interesting.

[Strider Turbulence]

I was at Tower Records last week and didn't even think about asking for games!!

[Luckychunk]

I've never even been to a Tower Records store. I don't think there's any around here. (Illinois)

Actually, there's quite a few in the Chicagoland area and Northwest Suburbs. Use the Store Locator on the Tower website to see if there's one close to you.

I just got back from the Tower Records in Schaumburg, IL, but there was no indication of a 9.99 sale on the game rack, just a few select titles marked down to 19.99. I could have made the cashier ring up a sample game to check it's price, but I neglected to do so.

[Scorch]

No go at the West End and Opry Mills locations in TN.

[Wario64]

Tower Records sold games? I guess you learn something new everyday

[sying]

WTF, no Tower in Florida. Come on!!! Throw us a bone. Son of a.

[Oktoberfest]

Tower Records sold games? I guess you learn something new everyday
Yeah I have one that's like 10 minutes away. I had no idea they sold games!

[Nirvanaguy777]

dam, none in my area

[waxHead]

holy shit, there's another CAG in Stamford!?!

wicked 8)

[Scahom1]

Cool. Did you find anything left at Tower? I work at the Ridgeway EB Games, stop by sometime.

[jshorr]

Will have to check this out tomorrow...

[CouRageouS]

Theres a couple near me. I'll probably check one out since its right there alongside BB, CC, TRU, etc. Sure would love to get EoN for $10.

[Kaijufan]

No Tower Records anywhere near me. :cry:

[waxHead]

Cool. Did you find anything left at Tower? I work at the Ridgeway EB Games, stop by sometime.

you're kidding. if you work there, you know who I am ;)

I'm in there all the time asking for stuff that's either on sale or out of print, mainly Dreamcast stuff recently.

had I been home tonight and seen this, I would've hit up Tower, but I was out at Bradfords for beer and wings.

[epobirs]

Unfortunately, all the Towers left in this area dropped video games years ago.

[hiccupleftovers]

Unfortunately, all the Towers left in this area dropped video games years ago.

that's the same for me. I remember when they used to have Sega CD, genesis, saturn/PSX games. I might check one near me though just to make sure that they didn't get a surprise shipment or something.

[Arakias]

"This is certainly exclusive to certain markets, since the manager told me all the stores in the CT area sent their inventory to my local store."

Since Stamford is the only CT store for Tower, I'm not sure what the manager meant by this statement. Maybe they cleaned out warehouses to that store?

[Scahom1]

Since Stamford is the only CT store for Tower, I'm not sure what the manager meant by this statement. Maybe they cleaned out warehouses to that store?

After looking at the store locator, I was kinda surprised by that statement too. Besides a bunch of accessories, there was not 1 game I haven't seen there before. (The reason they never sell is because they are so damn expensive. Def Jam Vendetta & The Hobbit for $49.99 anyone?) My friend asked if they had any more items in the back, since we got there as they were putting out the clearence stickers. The manager told us "No, and in fact, we've been getting shipments from other stores in the area too. This is it."

The sale is not even being advertised as far as I know, so there quite possibly be only a small amount of stores involved in this.

[Scorch]

so.. someone pick up some copies of The Suffering, TMNT, and EoN for XBox.

[zewone]

I'll check tomorrow if I got the chance. My Tower records has alot of games so hopefully it will have alot in stock.

[89]

I second the motion to pick up some copies of EoN for Xbox.

[FriskyTanuki]

Cool, there's one in Phoenix and it's seems like it's not to far away.

[FriskyTanuki]

Cool, there's one in Phoenix and it's seems like it's not to far away.

[sarkenobi]

I am totally there. Only one Tower Records in my state and I am glad to live only a 10 minute drive from it. The last time I visited the store, there were a few video games there. But WAY TOO OVERPRICED. So I'll check it out tomorrow when I'm off buying outlet plates in that area. Been cruising for a 2nd xbox controller for friends to play with me.

[Sarang01]

If someone finds "Siren" for $9.99 new there I'm interested. PM me please.

[dserafin1986]

No Go at the one in King of Prussia, the guy said they can't compete with the EB's and Gamestop's price wise, they shipped all their stuff to the one's in philly - avenue of the arts and south st....Try them if you live in philly and let us know, that's a long drive for me, might be worth it for first party controllers at 15 winkles

[jshorr]

Called the closest Tower in Manhattan...the guy told me no NYC stores have video games, and the only one in the area that he knows that does is the Stamford location.

[waxHead]

hit up this Tower about an hour ago, picked up:

Armed & Dangerous (XBox) $10
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II (XBox) $10
Ghost Recon (XBox) $10
Hitman 2 (XBox) $10
Hunter: The Reckoning Redeemer (XBox) $10
Metal Gear Solid: Substance (PS 2) $15 :shock:
Soul Calibur II (XBox) $10
Star Wars: Jedi Academy (XBox) $10

1st party XBox controller S (black) $15
Sony PS 1 s-video cable $7

almost picked up MGS: Twin Snakes (GC) for $20, but couldn't bring myself to spend that much on it. a bunch of games were only for one system or the other (ie. Suffering was only there for PS 2). Rachet and Clank 2 was gone, and I couldn't find 007: Everything Or Nothing for any system. also, I didn't see any first-party PS 2 or GC controllers, but I did notice the brand new $70 GameCubes ;)

thanks for posting this Scahom1, maybe see you at EB one of these days.

[shrike4242]

If the following are $9.99, I'd love someone to pick them up for the XBox:

TMNT
007: Everything or Nothing
Baldur's Gate 2: Dark Alliance
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast

Will happily pay S&H + time/gas expense for those ones above. PM me if you think you can track them down.

[Arakias]

I saw:
PoP for all systems for $10.
Monster cables for PS2 and XBOX for $10.

Cube
Skies of Arcadia $15
Metroid Prime $10

PS2
FF X-2 $20
Xenosaga Ep 1 $10
(1) Karaoke Revolution w/ headset $30
Official Sony 8mb Memory Cards $15

and there were many other games. I didnt notice xbox stuff.
I did get Pikmin for $10 original packaging. I guess it shows how old their stock is.
Thanks Scahom1. Great find.

[waxHead]

Arakias,

did you see 007: EoN at all? I looked all over, didn't see any copies of it for any system.

[Arakias]

Arakias,

did you see 007: EoN at all? I looked all over, didn't see any copies of it for any system.

Waxhead,

I didnt see any of that Bond game, their selection seems kinda random. I didnt really look at any Xbox stuff though. There were a couple other people browsing the section too cause the $10 price stickers are just eye-catching.

[waxHead]

Arakias,

did you see 007: EoN at all? I looked all over, didn't see any copies of it for any system.

Waxhead,

I didnt see any of that Bond game, their selection seems kinda random. I didnt really look at any Xbox stuff though. There were a couple other people browsing the section too cause the $10 price stickers are just eye-catching.

I felt the same way, strange mix of very old games and some new ones, but not many copies of any of them. the pricing also surprised me, w/ some games that I expected to be cheaper marked up, and games like Baldur's Gate II at $10. Metroid Prime for $10 is one hell of a deal, that's for sure!

[ViolentLee]

There are a few Towers in So Cal, but my car has been acting funny, so I don't want to go if they aren't carrying games. Anyone in the area check 'em out yet?

[guessed]

There are a few Towers in So Cal, but my car has been acting funny, so I don't want to go if they aren't carrying games. Anyone in the area check 'em out yet?

Try calling them.

[gorgo]

For SoCal, I called the La Jolla store, and they said all of their games were sent to Long Beach long ago. I didn't call the San Diego store on Sports Arena, but they're kinda small so I'd guess they sent it to Long Beach, too.

[flaprabbit]

I just got back from the Tower in Long Beach, Ca Marina Pacifica Mall.

This is what they had (all titles 9.99 unless specified):

PS2
Dino Stalker
Breath of Fire : Dragon Quarter
Dead to Rights
Freedom Fighters
Vexx
Fallout BOS
Rainbow Six 3
The Hobbit
Ghost Recon
Conflict Desert Storm
Spyhunter 2
Midway Aracade Treasures
XIII
Enter the Matrix
Robin Hood Defender of the Crown
Socom GH
007 AUF
Rachet & Clank 1 GH 14.99
Amplitude 14.99
Secret Weapons over Normandy 14.99
Gladius 14.99
NBA Ballers 19.99
Baldurs Gate DA 2 19.99
Simpsons H & R 19.99
Lord of the Rings ROTK 29.99
Driver 3 29.99
Rise to Honor 29.99
Karaoke Revolution w/Headset 29.99
City Crisis 29.99

Xbox
NCAA 2k3 Football 5.99
NCAA 2k3 Bastketball 5.99
MVP Baseball 2003 5.99
Triple Play 2002 5.99
Armed and Dangerous
Hunter the Reckoning Redeemer
Medal of Honor Frontline
Splinter Cell PH
ToeJam & Earl 3
Buffy the Vampire Slayer(first game)
Fallout BOS
Rayman 3
Quantum Redshift
Vexx
Turok Evolution
The Thing
Enter the Matrix
Namco Museum
Batman Rise of Sin Tzu
Metal Gear Solid 2
The Hobbit
Myst III
Bmx XXX
Max Payne 2 19.99
NCAA 2004 Football 19.99
DDR Ultramix 19.99
NBA Ballers 19.99
Links 2004 19.99
Secret Weapons over Normandy 19.99
Full Spectrum Warrior 29.99
NFL Stree 29.99
Lord of the Rings Return of the King 29.99
Prisoner of War 29.99

Gamecube
NHL 2k3 5.99
NCAA 2k3 Football 5.99
NFL 2k3 5.99
Madden 2003 5.99
BMX XXX 7.99
Star Wars Rebel Strike
Eternal Darkness
Starfox Adventures
SSX 3
Dave Mirra 2
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Timesplitters 2
007 Nightfire
NBA 2k3
Turok Evolution
Jeremy McGrath
The Hobbit
Red Faction 2
Baldurs Gate Dark Alliance
Gladius 14.99
Tony Hawk PS 4 14.99
Star Wars Bounty Hunter 14.99
Resident Evil Zero 15.99
Wario World 19.99
Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes 19.99

Hardware
PS2 Network Adapter 19.99
Playstation 2 + (w/Progressive Scan) 99.99 they only had one.

That was pretty much it. I grabbed several games and the PS2. I didn't see any Gamecubes, GBA's, wirless dance mats, xbox controllers or any other hardware worth mentioning.
I asked about R&C2, Prince of Persia, 007 EON, SW: KOTOR, but none of these titles were in the system. Hope this helps somebody.

[Lord Hamm]

Any luck in Phoenix?

[wubb]

Sweet deal. I hit up the Fairfax Tower and picked up (all Xbox and all $10)

Prince of Persia - a few left
The Suffering - got the last one
Freedom Fighters - one left
Otogi - a few left
Armed and Dangerous - got last one
Fallout: BOS - got last one
Buffy (the first one) - a few left


They had a few other titles mixed in which didn't interest me - 007 Nightfire, Hobbit, Turok, etc. Links 2004 was in the bin, but it was marked $20, plus I'm probably going to get TW 2005 in a few weeks so I didn't bother.

They didn't have any first party controllers that I saw. They had some 3rd party Xbox controllers marked at $10. Didn't really look all that closely at them.

For PS2 I saw Maximo: Ghosts (not Army of Zin) and for GC I saw Starfox Adventures. Those are the only ones I remember but they do have other titles in the bin.

As I was grabbing game after game I realized what it must have been like to be one of the fortunate CAGers who got to the $5 CC sale before all the CCs were picked clean. (I was out of town for the 4th when that sale hit.)

Update: Forgot to mention that I picked up Silent Hill 2 as well (last one)

[el bobo]

I don't even live withing 100 miles of one, but my grandparents do! ^_^

[andrew333]

none of the los angeles stores carry video games (closest is sherman oaks)

[msdmoney]

none of the los angeles stores carry video games (closest is sherman oaks)

Yeah I called today and that was the only one that said they carried games. The girl said they had a few when I asked if they had video games, so not sure what exactly that means.

[The Successful Dropout]

theirs one an hr from me and one an hr and a half from me...those are the only 2 in md...ive decided that its just not worth it....if they definitely had a few of those games, it would be...but most likely, they wont have jack

[Luckychunk]

Day 2 at Schaumburg, IL report:

Yesterday the sale was not happening, and today, it's on!

They moved all the games to the back of the store, behind the DVDs, and it seems to me that they got a lot more stock on display. It's a very impressive quantity, especially for a music store.

I picked up:
Myst III Exile (Xbox) 9.99
Soul Caliber II (Xbox) 9.99
No One Lives Forever (PS2) 9.99
The Suffering (Xbox) 9.99
Silent Hill 2 (Xbox) 9.99 -- non-Greatest Hits version!
DDR Ultramix bundle (game + pad) (Xbox) 29.99
Gamecube Grey Wavebird 14.99

There were mostly popular/common games available, but a fair quantity of them were only reduced to 19.99 or 29.99 -- mostly the newer and EA-branded games.

Between the CC sale, the TRU sale, and this sale, I think I ran out of games to buy. Thank god the holiday season is approaching!

[deathcabforcutie]

holy shit dude.. i would gladly pay someone to pick me up one of those ddr sets.. the only thing is i dunno how much it costs to ship :-\ i want one SOO bad tho

[Johnny Postman]

Was also at the Schaumburg location tonight... heads up for Chicago CAGers, this is the only place with games (the other Tower Records in the area sent their stock here.) As of now, they've got quite a large selection including a bunch of green/blue S controllers for $14.99. Picked a few up along with the last DVD kit and DDR w/pad.

[sarkenobi]

I hit my Tower Records store today. The section wasn"t bad, only about filled up six "racks." The list that flaprabbit posted a few posts up were pretty much there. I picked up about four games (the 5th was the wrong one, I wasn't thinking). My favorite purchase was the DDR Ultramix 1, which I've been wanting. Chronicles of Riddick was like $30, and most of the games were pretty much $9.99. Some 3rd party controllers with xbox and ps2, first party gamecube controllers, ps2 memory cards. All three consoles had about the same sized collection, but it was picked at a bit. No gamecubes or bundles at all.

deathcabforcutie, I got my quasi-ddr bundle (xbox) for $40. A generic pad was $19.99 at GameStop, and the DDR Ultramix game was $19.99 at Tower Records. You just gotta buy separate, cause I never found a ddr xbox bundle at the TRU sale, or anywhere else.

[shrike4242]

Looking for some $9.99 love on the following:

Xbox:
TMNT *****
007: Everything or Nothing
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

Will pay S&H + tax + whatever you think your time is worth.

(EDIT) Remove Jedi Academy from want list.

[dracula]

i will check this out tomorrow as eon for ten sounds like a deal to me.

[Mishimaryu]

damn I don't think the TR here sell games...

[AdvOfJet]

Anyone have a report from the Dallas TR yet ? Don't even know if they still carry games or not.

[SkateDetroit]

Sweet!

Oh wait, there aren't any Tower Records stores in Ohio or Indiana or Michigan or Kentucky or West Virginia...


Tower Records in Birmingham,Mi
Open till 10 or 12


Look it up

[bbfinster]

And that's a shame becaue those deals sound awesome. I need some new PS2 controllers!!

[jeffreyjrose]

Sweet!

Oh wait, there aren't any Tower Records stores in Ohio or Indiana or Michigan or Kentucky or West Virginia...


Tower Records in Birmingham,Mi
Open till 10 or 12


Look it up

Lol, I did! On Tower Records' website, they have the following stores listed: http://www.towerrecords.com/stores/default.asp?urlid=9fc3bb8f95163a5d02ff. They don't have their Birmingham store listed!!! It must be the black sheep of the family...

[Magician]

Sweet deal. I hit up the Fairfax Tower and picked up (all Xbox and all $10)

Prince of Persia - a few left
The Suffering - got the last one
Freedom Fighters - one left
Otogi - a few left
Armed and Dangerous - got last one
Fallout: BOS - got last one
Buffy (the first one) - a few left


They had a few other titles mixed in which didn't interest me - 007 Nightfire, Hobbit, Turok, etc. Links 2004 was in the bin, but it was marked $20, plus I'm probably going to get TW 2005 in a few weeks so I didn't bother.

They didn't have any first party controllers that I saw. They had some 3rd party Xbox controllers marked at $10. Didn't really look all that closely at them.

For PS2 I saw Maximo: Ghosts (not Army of Zin) and for GC I saw Starfox Adventures. Those are the only ones I remember but they do have other titles in the bin.

As I was grabbing game after game I realized what it must have been like to be one of the fortunate CAGers who got to the $5 CC sale before all the CCs were picked clean. (I was out of town for the 4th when that sale hit.)

Update: Forgot to mention that I picked up Silent Hill 2 as well (last one)


Ahhhhh a fellow Virginian! Thanks for the post! I might head out there within the next week, once I'm not so swamped with school.

[Dok Diamond]

dmn none in pittsburgh, someon should pick me up a .hack

[elprincipe]

Sweet deal. I hit up the Fairfax Tower and picked up (all Xbox and all $10)

Prince of Persia - a few left
The Suffering - got the last one
Freedom Fighters - one left
Otogi - a few left
Armed and Dangerous - got last one
Fallout: BOS - got last one
Buffy (the first one) - a few left


They had a few other titles mixed in which didn't interest me - 007 Nightfire, Hobbit, Turok, etc. Links 2004 was in the bin, but it was marked $20, plus I'm probably going to get TW 2005 in a few weeks so I didn't bother.

They didn't have any first party controllers that I saw. They had some 3rd party Xbox controllers marked at $10. Didn't really look all that closely at them.

For PS2 I saw Maximo: Ghosts (not Army of Zin) and for GC I saw Starfox Adventures. Those are the only ones I remember but they do have other titles in the bin.

As I was grabbing game after game I realized what it must have been like to be one of the fortunate CAGers who got to the $5 CC sale before all the CCs were picked clean. (I was out of town for the 4th when that sale hit.)

Update: Forgot to mention that I picked up Silent Hill 2 as well (last one)


Ahhhhh a fellow Virginian! Thanks for the post! I might head out there within the next week, once I'm not so swamped with school.

Anyone know if the Tyson's Corner or Alexandria stores carry games?

[Magician]

Sweet deal. I hit up the Fairfax Tower and picked up (all Xbox and all $10)

Prince of Persia - a few left
The Suffering - got the last one
Freedom Fighters - one left
Otogi - a few left
Armed and Dangerous - got last one
Fallout: BOS - got last one
Buffy (the first one) - a few left


They had a few other titles mixed in which didn't interest me - 007 Nightfire, Hobbit, Turok, etc. Links 2004 was in the bin, but it was marked $20, plus I'm probably going to get TW 2005 in a few weeks so I didn't bother.

They didn't have any first party controllers that I saw. They had some 3rd party Xbox controllers marked at $10. Didn't really look all that closely at them.

For PS2 I saw Maximo: Ghosts (not Army of Zin) and for GC I saw Starfox Adventures. Those are the only ones I remember but they do have other titles in the bin.

As I was grabbing game after game I realized what it must have been like to be one of the fortunate CAGers who got to the $5 CC sale before all the CCs were picked clean. (I was out of town for the 4th when that sale hit.)

Update: Forgot to mention that I picked up Silent Hill 2 as well (last one)


Ahhhhh a fellow Virginian! Thanks for the post! I might head out there within the next week, once I'm not so swamped with school.

Anyone know if the Tyson's Corner or Alexandria stores carry games?

I'm wondering that as well. I'd love to pick up a PS2 copy of PoP for 10 dollars.

[Mospeada_21]

Tower Records has consolidated their game clearances to the San Mateo store; for the Bay Area, CA region. Still a good selection of items for all three consoles. Happy Hunting!

[MadFlava]

Sweet deal. I hit up the Fairfax Tower and picked up (all Xbox and all $10)

Prince of Persia - a few left
The Suffering - got the last one
Freedom Fighters - one left
Otogi - a few left
Armed and Dangerous - got last one
Fallout: BOS - got last one
Buffy (the first one) - a few left


They had a few other titles mixed in which didn't interest me - 007 Nightfire, Hobbit, Turok, etc. Links 2004 was in the bin, but it was marked $20, plus I'm probably going to get TW 2005 in a few weeks so I didn't bother.

They didn't have any first party controllers that I saw. They had some 3rd party Xbox controllers marked at $10. Didn't really look all that closely at them.

For PS2 I saw Maximo: Ghosts (not Army of Zin) and for GC I saw Starfox Adventures. Those are the only ones I remember but they do have other titles in the bin.

As I was grabbing game after game I realized what it must have been like to be one of the fortunate CAGers who got to the $5 CC sale before all the CCs were picked clean. (I was out of town for the 4th when that sale hit.)

Update: Forgot to mention that I picked up Silent Hill 2 as well (last one)

Hey Wubb, which Tower in Fairfax, VA did you go to. I went to the one on West Ox Road near route 50. This is what I got:

Ratchet and Clank 2 (PS2) $9.99
Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) $14.99 I was surpised to find this because I haven't seen it any where for a while.
Otogi (Xbox) $9.99
Freedom Fighters (Xbox) $9.99
Prince of Persia (Xbox) $9.99
Splinter Cell (Xbox PH) $9.99

I had to stop because it was starting to get expensive but damn these were some good deals on great games. I passed on LOTR: The Two Towers (Xbox) and GTA:III (GH PS2) both at $9.99. I was going to give GTA:III as a gift for a friend but I rather get him Vice City at BB for $14.99 with GGC.

Wubb, since you are in NOVA also we should inform each other of any CAG deals we come across.

[Strider Turbulence]

No games at the Cambridge, MA store. If anyone knows otherwise please let me know!

[wubb]

Sweet deal. I hit up the Fairfax Tower and picked up (all Xbox and all $10)

Prince of Persia - a few left
The Suffering - got the last one
Freedom Fighters - one left
Otogi - a few left
Armed and Dangerous - got last one
Fallout: BOS - got last one
Buffy (the first one) - a few left


They had a few other titles mixed in which didn't interest me - 007 Nightfire, Hobbit, Turok, etc. Links 2004 was in the bin, but it was marked $20, plus I'm probably going to get TW 2005 in a few weeks so I didn't bother.

They didn't have any first party controllers that I saw. They had some 3rd party Xbox controllers marked at $10. Didn't really look all that closely at them.

For PS2 I saw Maximo: Ghosts (not Army of Zin) and for GC I saw Starfox Adventures. Those are the only ones I remember but they do have other titles in the bin.

As I was grabbing game after game I realized what it must have been like to be one of the fortunate CAGers who got to the $5 CC sale before all the CCs were picked clean. (I was out of town for the 4th when that sale hit.)

Update: Forgot to mention that I picked up Silent Hill 2 as well (last one)

Hey Wubb, which Tower in Fairfax, VA did you go to. I went to the one on West Ox Road near route 50. This is what I got:

Ratchet and Clank 2 (PS2) $9.99
Dark Cloud 2 (PS2) $14.99 I was surpised to find this because I haven't seen it any where for a while.
Otogi (Xbox) $9.99
Freedom Fighters (Xbox) $9.99
Prince of Persia (Xbox) $9.99
Spliter Cell (Xbox PH) $9.99

I had to stop because it was starting to get expensive but damn these were some good deals on great games. I passed on LOTR: The Two Towers (Xbox) and GTA:III (GH PS2) both at $9.99. I was going to give GTA:III as a gift for a friend but I rather get him Vice City at BB for $14.99 with GGC.

Wubb, since you are in NOVA also we should inform each other of any CAG deals we come across.

That's the only Tower Records in Fairfax. :) Yeah I thought about grabbing the Two Towers as well now that you mention it, but like you said it was quickly becoming very expensive.

I'll try to remember to give you the heads up if I come across anything good in our neck of the woods :)

And you should play Splinter Cell NOW. I love that game.

[wubb]

Anyone know if the Tyson's Corner or Alexandria stores carry games?

Give them a call and ask. That's what I did for the Fairfax store before heading over. I didn't bother checking those as I got (for me) a crapload of games in Fairfax.

[MadFlava]

That's the only Tower Records in Fairfax. :) Yeah I thought about grabbing the Two Towers as well now that you mention it, but like you said it was quickly becoming very expensive.

I'll try to remember to give you the heads up if I come across anything good in our neck of the woods :)

And you should play Splinter Cell NOW. I love that game.

If I run across any deals in Fairfax or the surrounding areas I'll PM ya. I'm always on the look out.

[msdmoney]

I made out huge tonight at the Tower in Sherman Oaks, CA. The employee was surprised at the prices (especially the PS2/dual shock) as he started ringing everything up, but all prices were marked. I definitely spent way too much but I couldn't resist, this site is really killing me. Here is my haul.

PS2 system $99.99 (last one I think)
PS2 Dual Shock $12.99 (1 emerald green left I think)
PS2 1st party 8mb memory card $14.99 (last one I think)

GCN Ghost Recon-> $9.99 (1 left?)
GCN Animal Crossing (non-PC :shock: Didn't realize non-pc still existed)-> $14.99 (1 left)
GCN Red Faction 2-> $9.99

XBOX Otogi Myth of Demons-> $9.99 (got last one I think)
XBOX Vexx-> $9.99
XBOX Toe Jam & Earl 3-> $9.99
XBOX Spy Hunter 2-> $9.99 (bunch left)

Other games there too, I thought I bought some that it looks like I left. Here is what I remember.

GCN BMX XXX -> $7.99 (bunch left)
GCN Skies of Arcadia Legends-> $19.99 (bunch left)
GCN Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes-> $19.99 (few left)
GCN Legends of Wrestling-> $9.99 (1 left)
GCN True Crime (non-pc)-> $24.99 (bunch left)
GCN Baldur's Gate DA-> $can't remember (1 left)


XBOX Splinter Cell -> $9.99 (few left)
XBOX Driv3r-> $29.99 (few left)
XBOX Spiderman 2-> $34.99 (1 left)
XBOX Full Spectrum Warrior $19.99 or $29.99 can't remember. (2 left?)

There was a bunch of Hobbits for $9.99 but I can't remember what system.
There was a lot more games but thats all I can remember right now, some games are still over MSRP even with there sale price like True Crime.

[NolbertoS]

Hey guys from Virginia:

I was at the Tower Records at Fairfax on Tuesday...from what I can remember I picked up some games at $9.99 and others at 19.99

The games that I got and were 9.99

-Baldur's Gate
-Dark Cloud..not GH

I also got
-Fight Night 2004 for Xbox for $19.99..don't know if they made a mistake
-Luigi's Mansion for $14.99
-Full Spectrum Warrior Xbox for $29.99
-Dark Cloud 2 for $15

I don't know if it's picked clean already..but the games that were their for 9.99 were

-Enter the Matrix
-The Thing
-Madden 2004
-The Hobbit
-Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance for Xbox
-Maximo

That's all I can remember..I thought they sold consoles too..but apparently not they told me..oh well..it was a good deal


Edit: Hey Wubb...I guess I must've been their before you since the last copy of Silent Hill 2 on Xbox was their..I was thinking of getting it..but since I have it on PS2..I passed it up...funny how you got the last one..and I got the last Baldur's Gate Alliance.

[dschroll]

I just went to the Tower Records in Schaumburg, IL yesterday and they also had a ton of games. THis is what I walked away with:
GCN:
Prince of Persia--$9.99
Starfox Adventures--$9.99
Eternal Darkness--$9.99
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes--$19.99
Wavebird--$14.99

XBOX:
Crazy Taxi 3--$9.99
Panzer Dragoon Orta--$9.99
KOTOR--$9.99
Blue S controller--$14.99

PS2:
Soul Calibur 2--$9.99

[wubb]

Damn, there are a lot of CAGers in NOVA hitting up Tower :)

[maiku]

I'm hoping to check out Tysons this afternoon. Nothing on the list looked too exciting, but you never know when a surprise will show!

[shrike4242]

Looking for some $9.99 love on the following:

Xbox:
TMNT *****
Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
Toejam and Earl III

Will pay S&H + tax + whatever you think your time is worth.

[MadFlava]

Hey guys from Virginia:

I was at the Tower Records at Fairfax on Tuesday...from what I can remember I picked up some games at $9.99 and others at 19.99

The games that I got and were 9.99

-Baldur's Gate
-Dark Cloud..not GH

I also got
-Fight Night 2004 for Xbox for $19.99..don't know if they made a mistake
-Luigi's Mansion for $14.99
-Full Spectrum Warrior Xbox for $29.99
-Dark Cloud 2 for $15

I don't know if it's picked clean already..but the games that were their for 9.99 were

-Enter the Matrix
-The Thing
-Madden 2004
-The Hobbit
-Metal Gear Solid 2 Substance for Xbox
-Maximo

That's all I can remember..I thought they sold consoles too..but apparently not they told me..oh well..it was a good deal


Edit: Hey Wubb...I guess I must've been their before you since the last copy of Silent Hill 2 on Xbox was their..I was thinking of getting it..but since I have it on PS2..I passed it up...funny how you got the last one..and I got the last Baldur's Gate Alliance.

Hey Nolberto, glad to see another NOVA CAGer. I picked up that last comy of Dark Cloud 2 for $14.99. Thank you for leaving me a copy :D

Also, last night they had one copy of Silent Hill 2 left but it's the PH edition. There's still one copy of Metal Gear Substance for Xbox left. I got the last copy of Slinter Cell (PH), Freedom

Anyway, in my rush to buy games last night and be home before Football started I did not check any of the prices of the controllers or accessories. Wub, mentioned that they had some 3rd party Xbox controllers. I did not see any first party Xbox controllers. But I did not check to see if they had any Sony Dual Shock 2's in stock because I think those are going for $12.99.

Anyway, I'll try to scout out the Tyson's Tower this weekend but I assume that if they had anything it's probably long gone by now.

[rogue_one]

I called the Alexandria Towers... no games... they said to check the Fairfax one. I also called the Rockville Tower.. also no games.. I didn't bother calling Annapolis since it's so far out...

OT:
We should start a NoVA/DC metro area B&M deals thread... it would have been nice to have one for the 50% off TRU and $5 CC games deals.. I ended up driving to several local TRUs myself....

[JohnnyDrama]

I just went to the Tower Records in Stonestown (San Francisco), and I didn't check if they sold games or not. Looks like I gotta go back now.

[elprincipe]

I'm hoping to check out Tysons this afternoon. Nothing on the list looked too exciting, but you never know when a surprise will show!

Let us know what you find, if you please. I just haven't had the time to go, although I probably could after work today if there's anything left to even make it worth looking. Thanks!

[Santurio]

is there anything available in the Dallas area??

[peloquin17]

did anyone hit the tower records in paramus NJ?

is it worth heading up there?

[Dok Diamond]

If someone finds some .Hack's they should pick em up one.

[maiku]

I'm hoping to check out Tysons this afternoon. Nothing on the list looked too exciting, but you never know when a surprise will show!

Let us know what you find, if you please. I just haven't had the time to go, although I probably could after work today if there's anything left to even make it worth looking. Thanks!

For the NOVA folks...I just called the Vienna/Tysons store, they said they don't carry games anymore. The person I spoke to suggested trying Fairfax.

[flaprabbit]

I went back to the Long Beach, Ca Tower and only found a Metroid Prime, but then the guy told me they had games in the back. So I asked him for several titles and he came back with:

Prince of Persia PS2
Prince of Persia Xbox
Prince of Persia GC (plastic was ripped)
Otogi Xbox
007 Everything or Nothing Xbox
Soul Calibur II Xbox
Skies of Arcadia Legends GC

All of them were $9.99 except for Skies that was $19.99. They also had another PS2 console, but it was shipped defective from another Tower. The guy said he would test it and if it worked then they would sell it open box $99.99. So any Socal people want a PS2 for $100 might want to check it out.

[MadFlava]

For thos in NoVa, I'll try to remember what was still left at the Fairfax Tower.
I think they had:
Star Wars Jedi Academy (Xbox)
Metal Gear Substance (Xbox)
Silent Hill 2 (PH Xbox)
Spy Hunter II (Xbox)
Otogi (Xbox)
Freedom Fighters (Xbox)
Dragon's Lair (Xbox)
Jedi StarFighter (Xbox)
NHL 2003 (Xbox) for $5.99
Maximo (PS2)
GTAIII (PS2)
Ace Combat 4 (PS2)
Namco Collection (PS2)
Eternal Darkness (GC)
BMX XXX (GC)
Spy Hunter (All Systems)
Hobbit (All Systems)

And yes we should definitely start a MD/ Wash. D.C./ NoVa thread for all of us CAGers in the Metro Area. Maybe we can have it in the request a deal section on this site.

[maiku]

For thos in NoVa, I'll try to remember what was still left at the Fairfax Tower.
I think they had:
Star Wars Jedi Academy (Xbox)
Metal Gear Substance (Xbox)
Silent Hill 2 (PH Xbox)
Spy Hunter II (Xbox)
Otogi (Xbox)
Freedom Fighters (Xbox)
Dragon's Lair (Xbox)
Jedi StarFighter (Xbox)
NHL 2003 (Xbox) for $5.99
Maximo (PS2)
GTAIII (PS2)
Ace Combat 4 (PS2)
Namco Collection (PS2)
Eternal Darkness (GC)
BMX XXX (GC)
Spy Hunter (All Systems)
Hobbit (All Systems)

And yes we should definitely start a MD/ Wash. D.C./ NoVa thread for all of us CAGers in the Metro Area. Maybe we can have it in the request a deal section on this site.

I also remember:

007 Agent Under Fire (PS2/GC)
007 Nightfire (GC)
Dead to Rights (PS2)
Devil May Cry
LOTR Two Towers (GC)
Starfox Adventures
Splinter Cell (PS2, $20)
Vexx (GC)
Crash Bandicoot (GC?)

Nothing too spectacular. I was hoping for Metroid or Ratchet.

[Magician]

Thanks for the list guys! I'm stopping by Tower tomorrow to check what they have. Anybody notice Prince of Persia there, or do they not carry it?

[flaprabbit]

Thanks for the list guys! I'm stopping by Tower tomorrow to check what they have. Anybody notice Prince of Persia there, or do they not carry it?

If you don't see it on the shelf ask if they have it in back. I did and they had a copy for each system.

[elprincipe]

I'm hoping to check out Tysons this afternoon. Nothing on the list looked too exciting, but you never know when a surprise will show!

Let us know what you find, if you please. I just haven't had the time to go, although I probably could after work today if there's anything left to even make it worth looking. Thanks!

For the NOVA folks...I just called the Vienna/Tysons store, they said they don't carry games anymore. The person I spoke to suggested trying Fairfax.

Bummer, but thanks for replying.

[peace]

There's no games at my tower in Burlington, MA. :cry:

[MadFlava]

Thanks for the list guys! I'm stopping by Tower tomorrow to check what they have. Anybody notice Prince of Persia there, or do they not carry it?

I picked up a copy of Prince of Persia for Xbox but I'm not sure if it was the last copy. I was hoping to find Castlevania LOI for PS2 but I didn't see it.

[Sarang01]

Ok question. Is everyone seeing halfway old games for this overall? Based upon games it looks like it kinda. Like no fairly recent 3-4 month old games.
My requests(if anyone finds them):
Starfox Adventures(NON-PC edition. If it's PC I'm not interested.).
Super Monkey Ball(the same terms apply here)
Fallout XBox

I appreciate the help of people.

[help1]

my tower had nothing but i went casue i needed a book from the store beside it

[MeGaWC27]

All 4 Towers in Manhattan are not even selling games, they probably cleared them all out already or never sold games to begin with.
Just giving a heads up to those in the NY area. damn my feet are hurting from this trip.

[silliemutafuka]

I just went to the Tower Records in Stonestown (San Francisco), and I didn't check if they sold games or not. Looks like I gotta go back now.

If you're really gonna go check, please tell me what you found, thanks.

[Goodtone]

Atlanta Tower had Prince of Persia (Xbox and Gamecube versions) and The Hobbit (Xbox) and Def Jam Vendetta (PS2) when I was just there tonight. all $9.99 each

[Magician]

Thanks for the list guys! I'm stopping by Tower tomorrow to check what they have. Anybody notice Prince of Persia there, or do they not carry it?

If you don't see it on the shelf ask if they have it in back. I did and they had a copy for each system.

Alright. Thanks for the tip. Here's hoping for PoP and Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando!

[ITDEFX]

I can confirm these games that he stated.. I went there yesterday after seeing Resident Evil 2 at the movie theater next door. I was mostly looking at the cube games but I do remember seeing NFL2k3, NHL3k3, Agent Under Fire, some Harry Potter games, spy hunter, LOTR?, way too many copies of BMX XXX, Mortal Kombat:DA (Is this any good?) Starfox, metroid , Enter the matrix (I will wait til the PC DVD verison drops in price)Agent under fire, nightfire, Eternal Darkness (picked this one up because of the good reviews and since TRU was selling it for like 17 bucks :P) .. if you look behind that box holder you will find some more games on the shelf ...some of which where games like Rebel Strike, Wario World (is this game good?) , Metal Gear twin snakes (is this game any good?) for about 20 bucks each., and a few other games. to the right of the clearance section of games you will find some accesorries for like 9.99 including a universal stearing wheel , some a/v switch boxes, controllers (3rd party) and a few others... I also saw some wierd PS2 Starter box suposly containing the PS2 and some other goodies for like $280.00! Good greif! Anyways watch out for those employees since like 95% of them are gothic high school freaks (so this is where they go when no other store won't higher them)..I would hate to see what the manager looks like.
Hey put me on the list for NoVA since I live in Chantilly, roughly 10 mins from that store near the movie theater (fairfax towncenter)..btw does anyone know why that movie theater sucks?as in why they didn't bother to show Spiderman 2, Van Helsing, Garfield, Sherk 2, etc?



For thos in NoVa, I'll try to remember what was still left at the Fairfax Tower.
I think they had:
Star Wars Jedi Academy (Xbox)
Metal Gear Substance (Xbox)
Silent Hill 2 (PH Xbox)
Spy Hunter II (Xbox)
Otogi (Xbox)
Freedom Fighters (Xbox)
Dragon's Lair (Xbox)
Jedi StarFighter (Xbox)
NHL 2003 (Xbox) for $5.99
Maximo (PS2)
GTAIII (PS2)
Ace Combat 4 (PS2)
Namco Collection (PS2)
Eternal Darkness (GC)
BMX XXX (GC)
Spy Hunter (All Systems)
Hobbit (All Systems)

And yes we should definitely start a MD/ Wash. D.C./ NoVa thread for all of us CAGers in the Metro Area. Maybe we can have it in the request a deal section on this site.

[Scahom1]

Anyways watch out for those employees since like 95% of them are gothic high school freaks (so this is where they go when no other store won't higher them)..I would hate to see what the manager looks like.


:rofl: :rofl:

[Magician]

Just got back from the Fairfax Tower! No Metroid (sadly), no Going Commando, and no Prince of Persia (double aw). I picked up Gran Turismo 3 and LOTR: The Two Towers, though. Wanted Devil May Cry 2 so badly, but....

Well, I'm planning another trip back there within this week. There's still a few games I'd like to check out.

[MadFlava]

.btw does anyone know why that movie theater sucks?as in why they didn't bother to show Spiderman 2, Van Helsing, Garfield, Sherk 2, etc?


Does it have to do with it being a United Artists owned theater? I usually go to the Multiplex off of New Braddock or the New Fairfax Corner Theater off of Monument Drive (just down the street for the Fairfax Towncenter).

[Mishimaryu]

I grabbed the last Tekken Tag today for 10.

[Ravaged]

Is willing to pay anyone 16$ who can buy a copy of EON and send it to me. PM me if you're interested plz.

[ITDEFX]

Although it moviephone.com still calls it United Artist it is slowly externally being transformed into Regal Cinema. Since the "take over" that theater has lost both THX Certified screens, increased its prices, seems to be running by some nerd manager who is picky about what movies to show so hit movies AREN'T SHOWING (this worries me since I get the feeling that Episode 3 MIGHT NOT PLAY THERE or NO MIDNIGHT SHOWING :I) , all to get nice new seats..blah.. err other movie theater NEAR This one? The Centerville one still sucks (sticky floors) Can you PM me an address so I can mapquest it or give me the full name of the theaters near the fairfax towncenter one? thanks

.btw does anyone know why that movie theater sucks?as in why they didn't bother to show Spiderman 2, Van Helsing, Garfield, Sherk 2, etc?


Does it have to do with it being a United Artists owned theater? I usually go to the Multiplex off of New Braddock or the New Fairfax Corner Theater off of Monument Drive (just down the street for the Fairfax Towncenter).

[wubb]

Ok question. Is everyone seeing halfway old games for this overall? Based upon games it looks like it kinda. Like no fairly recent 3-4 month old games.
My requests(if anyone finds them):
Starfox Adventures(NON-PC edition. If it's PC I'm not interested.).
Super Monkey Ball(the same terms apply here)
Fallout XBox

I appreciate the help of people.

:lol:

This post made me laugh.

[Ravaged]

Star Fox and Super Monkey Ball are specifically GBA and PS2 only games. Sorry.... maybe once Metroid Echos has migrated from the XBOX they'll become PC games, but until then, strictly GBA and PS2.... :roll:

[flaprabbit]

Star Fox and Super Monkey Ball are specifically GBA and PS2 only games. Sorry.... maybe once Metroid Echos has migrated from the XBOX they'll become PC games, but until then, strictly GBA and PS2.... :roll:

I'm pretty sure the poster meant PC as in Player's Choice.

[Scahom1]

Star Fox and Super Monkey Ball are specifically GBA and PS2 only games. Sorry.... maybe once Metroid Echos has migrated from the XBOX they'll become PC games, but until then, strictly GBA and PS2....

I can get Star Fox on PS2 now? ;)

[dracula]

i can get star fox for the comodore 64 :P

[marcos]

I picked up xbox MVP 2004 for 20$ today.they had a bunch of others for $10- max payne, splinter cell, Hitman 2, Fallout, and much more, Long Beach

[Magician]

I made the promised stop back to the Fairfax Towers today, planning to pick up DMC2. They didn't have it in stock, but I did ask, and they found a copy of Prince of Persia (PS2 version) and Metroid Prime in the back! Sadly, still no Going Commando, but I'm very happy with my total haul. LOTR: TT, Gran Turismo 3, PoP, and MP for 40 plus tax. Not bad at all.

Thanks OP!

[maiku]

I made the promised stop back to the Fairfax Towers today, planning to pick up DMC2. They didn't have it in stock, but I did ask, and they found a copy of Prince of Persia (PS2 version) and Metroid Prime in the back! Sadly, still no Going Commando, but I'm very happy with my total haul. LOTR: TT, Gran Turismo 3, PoP, and MP for 40 plus tax. Not bad at all.

Thanks OP!

Nice, did they have any other copies of PoP or MP?

(EDIT: Never mind, just called and they do. Thanks for the heads up!)

[crazytalkx]

No videogames at my Tower Records...............

[Magician]

I made the promised stop back to the Fairfax Towers today, planning to pick up DMC2. They didn't have it in stock, but I did ask, and they found a copy of Prince of Persia (PS2 version) and Metroid Prime in the back! Sadly, still no Going Commando, but I'm very happy with my total haul. LOTR: TT, Gran Turismo 3, PoP, and MP for 40 plus tax. Not bad at all.

Thanks OP!

Nice, did they have any other copies of PoP or MP?

(EDIT: Never mind, just called and they do. Thanks for the heads up!)

No problem. So you're around Fairfax too?

[maiku]

No problem. So you're around Fairfax too?

Yep, Falls Church. I'm actually closer to the Tysons store, but it was worth the drive. Strange how they had the two games tucked away in the back...

[Magician]

No problem. So you're around Fairfax too?

Yep, Falls Church. I'm actually closer to the Tysons store, but it was worth the drive. Strange how they had the two games tucked away in the back...

More like dozens... The guy told me they had 8 copies of PoP in stock.

[marcos]

Looks like theyre restocking, I picked up Otogi, Bond EoN, Suffering, and another MVP 2004 all for xbox.Passed on POP and Soul Calibur

[waxHead]

Looks like theyre restocking, I picked up Otogi, Bond EoN, Suffering, and another MVP 2004 all for xbox.Passed on POP and Soul Calibur

oh man, I'd love to get 007: EoN and The Suffering for XBox. weren't they both $10?

then again, I picked up a Gamecube Wavebird controller last night... $15 :)

[marcos]

ya both $10

[Luckychunk]

I thought this thread could use a good bump, because...

I went to my Tower Records today in Schaumburg, IL, and they have a new coupon at the cashiers that read: "$10 off any purchase of $50.00 or more".

Since they still have about 5~6 Gamecubes for 69.99 and 5~6 PS2 bundles (PS2, extra 3rd party controller, Metal Gear Solid 2, cheat device, and controller extender cables) for 149.99, It's a great way to reduce the prices down to 59.99 and 139.99, respectively.

[Mishimaryu]

hey anybody hit up the one in Sac's Arden area?

[alpinex]

yeah im from sacramento and the arden store is cleaned out, nothing but junk there now. like a ton of hobbits and spy hunter 2, etc...

[biggestinuyashafan]

could anyone pick me up a copy of the suffering (xbox) and star wars:kotor? i am willing to pay the price of the game,shipping cost,and a little extra for the time and gas money. i have no idea how to get to the one in richmond and don't feel like getting lost. also if you can,pm me about it.

[maiku]

I thought this thread could use a good bump, because...

I went to my Tower Records today in Schaumburg, IL, and they have a new coupon at the cashiers that read: "$10 off any purchase of $50.00 or more".

Since they still have about 5~6 Gamecubes for 69.99 and 5~6 PS2 bundles (PS2, extra 3rd party controller, Metal Gear Solid 2, cheat device, and controller extender cables) for 149.99, It's a great way to reduce the prices down to 59.99 and 139.99, respectively.

Was it a coupon or a sign promoting the offer?

[Luckychunk]

Was it a coupon or a sign promoting the offer?

It's a stack of coupons at the counters. Good until 10/31, I believe.

[sarkenobi]

Games are slim pickings now. I went back recently to my location in Portland to see if I could find anything else. Picked up three games. Except I ran into an employee switch that wasted my time. I bought the last copy of PoP for $9.99 and took it home. The manual and game inside was XIII and it was an obvious reseal. Some employee must have switched the inserts. Lucky for me I found two copies of XIII when I went back, and had a cashier open them. My PoP was in one of them, so I switched inserts and left. No chance in hell that the nice rare games are left. Just a lot of high priced ones or low priced mundane ones like Hobbit and Spy Hunter 2.