Sweet Home Chicago!

[shieryda]

The 120 GB at Norridge rang up at $139.99 today. I picked one up anyway (1 left) and will try to price match it at the Elston store where they were listed for $99.99 but OOS.

I asked the manager at that store about the price earlier this week, and he said that they usually update prices everyday, and that the price should be universal. I was gonna call back today, but found one at Berwyn already.

[FatBoyInside]

Did anyone head out to Microcenter on Elston today? Just wondering if there were any pre-BF craziness, plus any game-related unadvertised deals.

[jalopez86]

I have the great fortune of attempting to return a used game at GameStop tomorrow. It's weird, sometimes they act like asses, some likes asses-and-a-half and others could care less. I prefer the ladder.

I've been wanting to pick up Harvey Birdman but even at 15$, which is what it's going for at Target, seemed a bit too steep. However, just ran a search at GameStop and its going for 10$ used. I can use the newsletter coupon and my edge card and get it for around 8$. I'll bit at that price.

Has anyone been to the GameStop on 31st and Halsted? Have you had any run-ins with Robert, Black guy with dreds? He has to be the worst employee I've encountered in quite some time. He didn't want to take my cellfire coupon, even though I've been using cellfire for about a month around the city, and didn't want to take my gameboy micro return, even though everywhere else I called they said they would. I say we boycott the shit out of that GameStop. Come on! It's like "dude you work in fucking retail. you're gonna have returns and coupons. READ YOUR FUCKING MEMOS!" Are there any cool GameStop managers from Chicago in here 'cuz damn. I want to be friends with you and shop at your store exclusively and fuck that biznaitch Robert.

[Blackout]

The best GS in Chicago IMO is the one on Cicero over at Six Corners. Everyone who works there is cool as hell.

[ELUNO]

So, when is GOW 2 night?

[Lord_Kefka]

I've been watching the clearance racks at Target and the closing CC out by work in Vernon Hills but there hasn't been much to see. Flipping soccer moms are killing this area. I'll be all over those here if anyone wants to network/swap/watch out for each other out here. I'm in Vernon Hills during the day and semi near the Schaumburg Target at night

[jalopez86]

The best GS in Chicago IMO is the one on Cicero over at Six Corners. Everyone who works there is cool as hell.
I'll try and check it out sometime.

[chicagoz]

The best GS in Chicago IMO is the one on Cicero over at Six Corners. Everyone who works there is cool as hell.

I guess I'm lucky. I can walk across the street to it, but I've only been there once since I moved by it in May. I'll have to hit it up more, especially since I have a couple gift cards to burn.

[shieryda]

I guess I'm lucky. I can walk across the street to it, but I've only been there once since I moved by it in May. I'll have to hit it up more, especially since I have a couple gift cards to burn.

I can attest that this is a good store (I live down the street in the opposite direction).

[Blackout]

I guess I'm lucky. I can walk across the street to it, but I've only been there once since I moved by it in May. I'll have to hit it up more, especially since I have a couple gift cards to burn.

Yeah it's the best one I've been too. Everything is clean. Everyone who works there knows about the games and are pretty cool. Check it out. I vouch for it.

BTW, does anyone know if Rolling Stones is doing a Black Friday sale?

[nny77713]

BTW, does anyone know if Rolling Stones is doing a Black Friday sale?


Wow, I forgot about Rolling Stones. I used to go there all the time when I lived in Bensenville. Since I moved out west (Geneva and now West Chicago), I haven't been there in years.

[saturnotaku]

The best GS in Chicago IMO is the one on Cicero over at Six Corners. Everyone who works there is cool as hell.

For those in the immediate north suburbs, the GS at the Niles Civic Center is excellent and pretty much where I exclusively go. Out northwest, I've had good luck in Schaumburg at Golf & Roselle and at Barrington and Schaumburg roads. And directly west, the store in Aurora on Rte. 59 by Meijer was a frequent hangout when I lived there.

[dragontet]

At blockbuster in Roselle(the supercenter)

pS3 -

Army of Two - $20.99
Assasins Creed - $20.99
Battlefield Bad Company - $30.99
Call of Duty 4 - $32.99
The Club - $33.99
Condemned 2 - $ 27.99
Dark Sector $13.99
Devil May Cry 4 - $27.99
Enemy Territory Quake Wars - $44.99
GTA 4 - $40.99
Guitar Hero 3/W guitar $52.99
Guitar Hero Aerosmith/w guitar $71.99
Guitar Hero Aerosmith software $37.99
Incredible Hulk $23.99
Lego Batman $36.99
Lego Indiana Jones $36.99
Madden 09 $ 45.99
MLB 2k8 $ 20.99
Metal Gear Solid 4 $37.99
NBA 2k9 $45.99
Pure $43.99
Ratchet & Clank $32.99
Saint's Row 2 $44.99
Soul Caliber IV $44.99
Tiger Woods 09 $45.99
Rainbow Six Vegas $27.99
Turok $19.99
Uncharted Drakes...$39.99
Unreal III $39.99
Viking: Battle of Asgard $27.99
Wall E $30.99

X360, again all new games

they have a bundle for 299
you get 20GB xbox(new) blue demon, Kung fu panda, lego indiana jones, extra controller, 3months xbox live, and 4 xbox game rentals.

Army of Two $20.99
Battlefield Bad Company $30.99
brothers in arms hell's highway $44.99
Charnicles of Narnia 22.99
The Club 33.99
Condemned 2 27.99
Dark Sector 13.99
Deadliest Catch 23.99
Devil may cry 4 - 27.99
Quake Wars 44.99
Facebreaker 22.99
GTA 4 0 40.99
Grid 37.99
Guitar Hero 3/w guitar 52.99
GH aerosmith/w guitar 71.99
GH aerosmith soft 37.99
Incredible hulk 23.99
lost planet 22.99
mlb 2k8 20.99
nba 2k9 45.99
nba live 09 45.99
ncaa footbal 09 39.99
ninja gaiden 2 - 28.99
pure 43.99
rockband 2 software 45.99
Saint's row 2 44.99
tiger woods 09 45.99
timeshift 17.99
too human 39.99
unreal III 30.99
viking: battle of asgard 27.99
wall e 30.99

Wii
ok alot of crap here. But there is some first party goodness.

battle of the bands 13.99
big beach sports 15.99
blast works 15.99
boom blox 27.99
bully 20.99
de blob 37.99
dragon quest swords 27.99
guitar hero 3/ with guitar 46.99 (they stillhad 1 left)
GH aerosmith soft 30.99
house of the dead 2 & 3 20.99
lego indiana jones 36.99
madden 09 38.99
mario & sonic at the olympics 27.99
mario party 8 27.99
mario strikers charged 27.99
mario super sluggers 37.99
ncaa football 09 23.99
ninja reflex 22.99
sega superstars tenis 20.99
star wars: the force unleashed 36.99
super mario galaxy 24.99
super smash bros 33.99
tiger woods 09 38.99
wall e 30.99
wario land shake it 37.99
wii skii 22.99
wonderworld amusement 30.99


NDS

Brain Age 2 11.99
Guitar Hero On Tour 37.99
Kirby Super Star 23.99
Lego Batman 22.99
Mario Party DS 21.99
Mysims 16.99
Mystry Case files 15.99
Pokemon Mystry Dungeon(2 diff) 23.99
Professor Layton 21.99
SimCity Creator 22.99
Sonic Chronicles 26.99
Spectrobes 22.99
Spore Creatures 22.99
Star Wars Force Unleashed 26.99
zoo tycoon 2 13.99

[Blackout]

I know this sounds lame, but if any of you Chicago CAGs would be interested in playing Uno over XBL I'd be down. Maybe we could get a couple people to play. I just got the game and am really enjoying it.

[shieryda]

I know this sounds lame, but if any of you Chicago CAGs would be interested in playing Uno over XBL I'd be down. Maybe we could get a couple people to play. I just got the game and am really enjoying it.

Deal me in.

[Lord_Kefka]

I'm up for some UNO. Add me.

[Blackout]

I'm up for some UNO. Add me.

I'll send you a request tonight. How about a round or two tomorrow night??

[Lord_Kefka]

I'll be at my sisters in St Charles for Thanksgiving but I will be home later that night. A relaxing round of UNO after a big meal sounds good

[chi.bri]

Here's a random thought. Why don't we have a Chicago CAG gamer tag that people can add as a friend? Seems like a good way to keep track of everyone, see who is playing what and help gather everyone for some Chicago CAG gaming nights by using friend of a friend function.
RYOSNK, since your the defacto admin would you be down for creating the tag and hosting it?

[shieryda]

Here's a random thought. Why don't we have a Chicago CAG gamer tag that people can add as a friend? Seems like a good way to keep track of everyone, see who is playing what and help gather everyone for some Chicago CAG gaming nights by using friend of a friend function.
RYOSNK, since your the defacto admin would you be down for creating the tag and hosting it?

I concur. I would do it, but I don't know.

[ryosnk]

Here's a random thought. Why don't we have a Chicago CAG gamer tag that people can add as a friend? Seems like a good way to keep track of everyone, see who is playing what and help gather everyone for some Chicago CAG gaming nights by using friend of a friend function.
RYOSNK, since your the defacto admin would you be down for creating the tag and hosting it?

I can create one but it wont be gold just a silver membership. I will post the gamertag when I do it. Good idea.

[chi.bri]

I can create one but it wont be gold just a silver membership. I will post the gamertag when I do it. Good idea.

Silver is all we need. Thanx.
Maybe we can get some COD or L4D matches soon.

[52club]

Kids in the city got paid for their grades today. I wouldn't be surprised if city Targets get hit with the kiddies with extra money to spend.

[chicagoz]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. If I'm not watching football, I'll go online today and see who's playing Uno.

[dfg]

Happy Turkey Day folks!

I stopped by the CC that's closing in Niles (Village Crossing) but not much to report. I asked when the store'll be closed for good and they couldn't tell me.

[rick3000gto]

anyone camping out at a store tonight? I know im going to.

[saturnotaku]

anyone camping out at a store tonight? I know im going to.

Nope. Got all the stuff I wanted/needed online. Only thing that even remotely caught my eye in going through the BF sale papers was Staples offering a small APC battery backup for $20. If my wife and mother-in-law decide to brave the crowds in Decatur (wife's hometown), I'll probably stop there. Otherwise, count me out.

[Blackout]

Best of luck tomorrow boys and girls. ;)

[jalopez86]

I did it! My Black Friday list

AMAZON:
Mario DS
Fallout 3
Dead Space
We Love Golf
Heavenly Sword = 243$

WALMART:
HP Computer = 398$

TOYS 'R US:
Brothers in Arms = 18$

RADIOSHACK:
Dual Shock 3 = 30$

GAME CRAZY:
Nights
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
The Darkness
Assassin's Creed = 20$

Home by 8am. God do I love this country!

[jalopez86]

Did anyone lineup at the WALMART in Bedford Park by Ford City? Did they open early or what? I showed up around 3 and there was a crap-ton of people inside and a shit-load of Cops outside. Oddly enough none had taken the HP I wanted. I got to see two trans-sexual men or women, I don't know how that works, in line in front of me. Man were they uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugly.

[saturnotaku]

The only item I was interested in was the APC UPS that Staples was offering for $20. I got one of the last two left at the store in Decatur (spending the holiday w/the in-laws). I call this Black Friday and overwhelming success. :D

[Blackout]

I did it! My Black Friday list

AMAZON:
Mario DS
Fallout 3
Dead Space
We Love Golf
Heavenly Sword = 243$

WALMART:
HP Computer = 398$

TOYS 'R US:
Brothers in Arms = 18$

RADIOSHACK:
Dual Shock 3 = 30$

GAME CRAZY:
Nights
Rainbow Six Vegas 2
The Darkness
Assassin's Creed = 20$

Home by 8am. God do I love this country!

USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

[MrDemonicAngel]

got an offtopic question but hoping someone would know the answer....where can i get my hands on Dave's Insanity Sauce around the Schaumburg/Rolling Meadows area?

[Blackout]

So when is the next meet up? Us Chicago cheap asses must unite!! :D

[saturnotaku]

where can i get my hands on Dave's Insanity Sauce around the Schaumburg/Rolling Meadows area?

You tried Meijer? They're pretty good about stocking stuff that you won't find at other grocery chains.

[shieryda]

Happy Turkey Day folks!

I stopped by the CC that's closing in Niles (Village Crossing) but not much to report. I asked when the store'll be closed for good and they couldn't tell me.

They told me they'd be closed by Dec. 31. Stuff should be 40% off now.

[jalopez86]

The closing sale at CC on North Ave was a joke. Iwent the weekend they announced the store closing. It was awful everything was like 10% off. Does anyone know how much the games are discounted now?

[saturnotaku]

The closing sale at CC on North Ave was a joke. Iwent the weekend they announced the store closing. It was awful everything was like 10% off. Does anyone know how much the games are discounted now?

At the Village Crossing CC, PC games are 30% off. Console titles are 20%. Standard DVDs are 25%, and Blu-rays are 30%. There's still a fairly decent selection of movies (knocked several off my wife's Christmas list) at that location. The console games have been looted pretty heavily--anything that might be remotely good is still listed at full price, so there's not much to be had there. I mentioned in another thread in the main video game deals forum that I picked up Crysis Warhead for $20.99.

[mzbagel]

Silver is all we need. Thanx.
Maybe we can get some COD or L4D matches soon.

My wife just bought me L4D for my birthday. Can't wait to get in on some L4D games. Anyone who wants to play tonight, I'll be online after 9/10pm, my add me to your friends list. GT: fReaKstah

Black Friday Haul:
Absofrigginlutely NOTHING! I refused to do any more shipping. Already have a backlog of 4 games so I might as well wait to buy new stuff when prices drop.

[MisterNewGuy]

they took the cc stock off the market, not its back on at 10 cents!!! what the frick is going on? did they get a bail out?

[shieryda]

they took the cc stock off the market, not its back on at 10 cents!!! what the frick is going on? did they get a bail out?


Buy, buy, buy!!!

[MisterNewGuy]

sure lets do it.

[52club]

I'm looking to do some local PSN sharing of games. This is an advertised function of the PSN, and even has a thread that exists on CAG, so this is completely legal. I'm in Evanston and hoping to find an individual who is interested in paying 1/4 the price of the following games. I'm hoping to form a formal local group of players (already have two people need one more person) who are interested in top notch PSN games at a discount price. I have not made it to a CAG meet up yet, but I'm willing to meet up prior to discuss any details. PM if you are interested.

My games include
Wipeout HD $5 buy in
EchoChrome $1.25 buy in
The Last Guy $1.25 buy in
Pixel Junk Eden $1.25 buy in
Super Street Fighter HD $3.75 buy in
Pixel Junk Monsters $1.25 buy in
Super Stardust HD Solo pack $1.25 buy in
Calling all Cars $.75 buy in
Everyday Shooter $.75 buy in
Super Stardust HD $5 buy in

So $21.50 I believe is the total buy in.

I'm hoping to basically do the downloading at my place since all these games are purcahsed on my main account. I would enter my account info and you download the games from the store on your PS3. They are yours to play after that. I'm in Evanston so some might have to make a drive, but just look at it as a great deal.

I realize there are five shares for each game. I'm reserving one in cases of HD failure. Please PM with any questions or if you are interested.

[Lord_Kefka]

got an offtopic question but hoping someone would know the answer....where can i get my hands on Dave's Insanity Sauce around the Schaumburg/Rolling Meadows area?

I got a buddy who works in a shop where they love to try out hot sauces at lunch. If anyone would know where to get it, it would be him. I'll text him and get back to ya

[saturnotaku]

I'm looking to do some local PSN sharing of games. This is an advertised function of the PSN, and even has a thread that exists on CAG, so this is completely legal. I'm in Evanston and hoping to find an individual who is interested in paying 1/4 the price of the following games. I'm hoping to form a formal local group of players (already have two people need one more person) who are interested in top notch PSN games at a discount price. I have not made it to a CAG meet up yet, but I'm willing to meet up prior to discuss any details. PM if you are interested.

My games include
Wipeout HD $5 buy in
EchoChrome $1.25 buy in
The Last Guy $1.25 buy in
Pixel Junk Eden $1.25 buy in
Super Street Fighter HD $3.75 buy in
Pixel Junk Monsters $1.25 buy in
Super Stardust HD Solo pack $1.25 buy in
Calling all Cars $.75 buy in
Everyday Shooter $.75 buy in
Super Stardust HD $5 buy in

So $21.50 I believe is the total buy in.

I'm hoping to basically do the downloading at my place since all these games are purcahsed on my main account. I would enter my account info and you download the games from the store on your PS3. They are yours to play after that. I'm in Evanston so some might have to make a drive, but just look at it as a great deal.

I realize there are five shares for each game. I'm reserving one in cases of HD failure. Please PM with any questions or if you are interested.

Would we have to buy in to all those games, or can we pick and choose the ones we want?

[52club]

I'm looking for someone willing to buy most of those titles. Then in the future continue to contribute towards future purchases. To answer your question no you would not have to purchase all of them, but at least $15 worth.

[saturnotaku]

I'm looking for someone willing to buy most of those titles. Then in the future continue to contribute towards future purchases. To answer your question no you would not have to purchase all of them, but at least $15 worth.

If the minimum is $15, you might as well buy all those games. I'd have to think about it some more, but I might go in on this.

[MrDemonicAngel]

I got a buddy who works in a shop where they love to try out hot sauces at lunch. If anyone would know where to get it, it would be him. I'll text him and get back to ya


Meijer just restocked on them...thanks anyways

[nikkai]

Holy crap it's cold today

[52club]

Holy crap it's cold today

Come January days like today will feel warm.

[jalopez86]

Got a Finance final tomorrow. Yay! Tons o' fun. I just have to figure out Black Scholes Pricing and Mortgage Backed Securities and I'm good as set (gulp).

[RDSVicious]

GO BEARS!!!

Any PSN Gameshare grps on the southside?

[Blackout]

Hahahaa Blago. I hope they send his ass to prison.

[John Ketch]

That'll be four Illinois govs in the slammer. Don't drop the soap!

[crewj]

That'll be four Illinois govs in the slammer. Don't drop the soap!

:applause:

[jalopez86]

Knowing that he's being watched he still said all that stuff about selling the Senate seat. How stupid is he?

...Anyways, where are all the deals in Chicago? Anyone? It seems the only place with good deals is Amazon. I went to Circuit City and Best Buy over there in Burbank and those stores are a mess. I was looking for the Knigdom Hearts Re: Whatever at CC and asked one of the guys if they had any left. He said that the computer showed one whole copy left but that he couldn't go get it for me? He sent me to customer service so they could go get it for me. When I got to customer service I saw this long line and no attendants. So, I said fuck it I'll just go to BB down the street and get the price match and pick up Lock's Quest for 20$ too.

It took me, I think, ten minutes to find both games, Kingdom Hearts and Lock's Quest at BB. Everything was unorganized. Nothing was in alphabetical order the racks were overflowing. It looked awful. But I ended up getting the price match and Lock's Quest so it could have been worse.

When is Pajama Sam going to drop in price. I'm not even trying to pay 20$ for that game that's like a fiver maybe, maybe a tener.

[RDSVicious]

That'll be four Illinois govs in the slammer. Don't drop the soap!

nite nite, keep yo butthole tight.

[dfg]

You guys are kidding right? Ryan's in a country club facility and if Blago does time, it'll be the same place.

In VG news.... not so much. Okay, nothing. Wait! I saw a used complete copy of Persona 3 (PS2) for 8 bucks at Half Price Books in Skokie. Sigh.

[shieryda]

In VG news.... not so much. Okay, nothing. Wait! I saw a used complete copy of Persona 3 (PS2) for 8 bucks at Half Price Books in Skokie. Sigh.

Is that in the same mall as Jewel and Dick's?

Any new updates on area CC's? What are the liquidation percentages now?

[slowdive21]

I was at one today. Games 30%, Guides 70%, DVDs 30%, Blurays 40%, CDs 40 or 50%. They had several GoW PSPs, but they were not 30% off. I might pick one up if it goes under $100.

[WeaponX2099]

yeah seems the time to start showing up to CC

[jalopez86]

I was at one today. Games 30%, Guides 70%, DVDs 30%, Blurays 40%, CDs 40 or 50%. They had several GoW PSPs, but they were not 30% off. I might pick one up if it goes under $100.

I might go to the CC on North Ave tomorrow then. I'm also looking for a complete version of Sonic Gems Collection. Everywhere I've been the only have the disc. No box or manual.

[shieryda]

I was at one today. Games 30%, Guides 70%, DVDs 30%, Blurays 40%, CDs 40 or 50%. They had several GoW PSPs, but they were not 30% off. I might pick one up if it goes under $100.

Thanks for the udpate. Do you know if the tv selection was still decent?

[slowdive21]

^^^I saw a BRAVIA 46 inch that said it was $1000 off list price, but I don't think it was actually discounted that much (I think the list price was high). The store was basically half the size it normally is, most of the games are already gone except for 360/PSP games. The only things I think I will go back for is a collector's edition of Fallout 3, the PSP, a HDMI cable for PS3, or a cheap PS2 if they are there after the next drop.

They did have a LOST DVD on bluray that would be $60, instead of $100...I am assuming it is season 4 by the cover. Frankly the stuff that is left isn't any cheaper than what a CAG could get it for by shopping the sales.

If you guys are looking for anything in particular, shoot me a PM and I will make sure I look next time I am there. This one is in the burbs by my parents house, so I can go pretty regularly. I am not interested in M$ items, so let me know if there is any 360 stuff you guys want.

All rock band/GH games were higher than we can get them here. (Like $90 for GHAero bundle).

[shieryda]

^^^I saw a BRAVIA 46 inch that said it was $1000 off list price, but I don't think it was actually discounted that much (I think the list price was high). The store was basically half the size it normally is, most of the games are already gone except for 360/PSP games. The only things I think I will go back for is a collector's edition of Fallout 3, the PSP, a HDMI cable for PS3, or a cheap PS2 if they are there after the next drop.

They did have a LOST DVD on bluray that would be $60, instead of $100...I am assuming it is season 4 by the cover. Frankly the stuff that is left isn't any cheaper than what a CAG could get it for by shopping the sales.

If you guys are looking for anything in particular, shoot me a PM and I will make sure I look next time I am there. This one is in the burbs by my parents house, so I can go pretty regularly. I am not interested in M$ items, so let me know if there is any 360 stuff you guys want.

All rock band/GH games were higher than we can get them here. (Like $90 for GHAero bundle).

1600 point cards, please. But only if they're 50% off or more.

[slowdive21]

I don't think I saw any cards for any systems, but I will double check. I know all the ps3 controllers were gone, they had dual shock 2s, PS2 memory cards, 360 controllers, and 360 wireless antenna looking thing. There was a lot more 360 stuff in stock.

[Johnny Postman]

If anyone has been looking to pick up a Jasper 360, the Best Buy on Clark St just got in a bunch of arcades - first time I've seen any so far in the city.

[dfg]

Shieryda, yes that's the HPB I'm talking about, in Village Crossing.

[jalopez86]

Any news on the RB2 SE for 109$? I don't know what would be easier: getting it at TRU or just getting a price-match somewhere else?

[Blackout]

Did the Village Crossing CC have any good DVDs or Blu Rays left??

[crewj]

Any news on the RB2 SE for 109$? I don't know what would be easier: getting it at TRU or just getting a price-match somewhere else?

I went to the TRU on Western Ave. Sold out of PS3 and 360.

[shajek]

I was at one today. Games 30%, Guides 70%, DVDs 30%, Blurays 40%, CDs 40 or 50%. They had several GoW PSPs, but they were not 30% off. I might pick one up if it goes under $100.

I went to one today to get a TV stand, but the last one was gone. Though it was still too high.

The rest of the discounts look about right. Add TVs at 30%.

The game selection was mostly 360 and PS2 games. The last few I had my eye on are all gone. I did manage to snag Manhunt2 Wii for $10 last week. There was only one GOW PSP left in the case and about 20-25 PS2 slims on a shelf. Nothing else worth noting.

[saturnotaku]

I just bought a 5-pack of CD-RW discs marked at $10.99 for $2. This was at the Village Crossing CC, which is really getting picked over.

[slowdive21]

I went to one today to get a TV stand, but the last one was gone. Though it was still too high.

The rest of the discounts look about right. Add TVs at 30%.

The game selection was mostly 360 and PS2 games. The last few I had my eye on are all gone. I did manage to snag Manhunt2 Wii for $10 last week. There was only one GOW PSP left in the case and about 20-25 PS2 slims on a shelf. Nothing else worth noting.

What location was that?

[WeaponX2099]

don't go to the cal city CC, nothing but shelving left.

[MisterNewGuy]

I went to one today to get a TV stand, but the last one was gone. Though it was still too high.

The rest of the discounts look about right. Add TVs at 30%.

The game selection was mostly 360 and PS2 games. The last few I had my eye on are all gone. I did manage to snag Manhunt2 Wii for $10 last week. There was only one GOW PSP left in the case and about 20-25 PS2 slims on a shelf. Nothing else worth noting.



ditto on the local question, i need a ps2. do you remember the price as well?

[slowdive21]

CC is pretty much 50% off all games/DVDs/CDs/Blu. It started this morning. The 7 God of War PSPs were all gone as well as all versions of fallout on both consoles. There are at least 4 other CAG/SDers (that I know of) in my area who keep buying up everything and it is really starting to piss me off.

Pkus CC opens everything and scribbles/cuts out the upc on everything that is sold. I was going to buy 5 or 6 games but when the chick pulled out the razor, I told her to forget it. :bomb:

[jalopez86]

CC is pretty much 50% off all games/DVDs/CDs/Blu. It started this morning. The 7 God of War PSPs were all gone as well as all versions of fallout on both consoles. There are at least 4 other CAG/SDers (that I know of) in my area who keep buying up everything and it is really starting to piss me off.

Pkus CC opens everything and scribbles/cuts out the upc on everything that is sold. I was going to buy 5 or 6 games but when the chick pulled out the razor, I told her to forget it. :bomb:

That's odd. What CC was it? I want to go to the one on North ave but not if all there is is a greatest hits of tomb raider.

Does anyone know this week's GameStop promotion? I want to buy a few used games but i don't know if i should wait. Come on there has to be someone in the know on this.

[slowdive21]

^^^This is the one by may parents house in Crystal Lake.

[typeRJ]

That's odd. What CC was it? I want to go to the one on North ave but not if all there is is a greatest hits of tomb raider.

Does anyone know this week's GameStop promotion? I want to buy a few used games but i don't know if i should wait. Come on there has to be someone in the know on this.

Hmm...I don't think a Chicago CAG posts the deals.

Ask jp0213. He usually posts the ad as soon as it goes live, but the coupon doesn't always come early.

[slowdive21]

I got an extra rock band 2 PS3 bundle if any locals are interested.

[jalopez86]

Anyone know where I could get a Dreamcast? Have any of you spotted one around town? I tried Disc Replay a while back but no dice.

[chicagoz]

Anyone know where I could get a Dreamcast? Have any of you spotted one around town? I tried Disc Replay a while back but no dice.

I'd sell ya mine but I'm keeping it around for one reason only. To play Record of Loddoss War on it. Unfortunately, I have 3 games from Gamefly I gotta get through before that happens.

[dfg]

Anybody got a good deal on a snowplow?

[Law_Professor]

Anybody got a good deal on a snowplow?

Exactly. I can't sleep because the damn salt trucks keep driving by my window. Argh.

[Amerijapoxicano]

This weather blows. I can't believe I'm in on a Saturday night with no PS3, and SOBER! Hope everyone is staying warm and has been nice this year so Santie Claus or Channakuh Harry, or whomever you believe in, brings you something special.

Anyway, any Chicago CAGs want to buy or trade me for my used PS3 copy of Mortal Kombat vs DC? I want Little Big Planet, Call of Duty: World at War, Prince of Persia, Mirror's Edge, Saint's Row 2, or a combination of older games/money/PSN downloads/accessories/etc.
If you just want to try out MKvDC for a week or two, I'd be up for exchanging games for the holidays and then trading back later on. Hell, I'd be up for doing that with a whole ton of games.
I also have a copy of GTAIV for the PS3. It's new, sealed, unopened, all of that stuff. I can sell or include in a trade, too.

It's awfully hard to sit here and not run to a bar for a few drinks right now. Lord help me.

[rick3000gto]

This weather blows. I can't believe I'm in on a Saturday night with no PS3, and SOBER! Hope everyone is staying warm and has been nice this year so Santie Claus or Channakuh Harry, or whomever you believe in, brings you something special.

Anyway, any Chicago CAGs want to buy or trade me for my used PS3 copy of Mortal Kombat vs DC? I want Little Big Planet, Call of Duty: World at War, Prince of Persia, Mirror's Edge, Saint's Row 2, or a combination of older games/money/PSN downloads/accessories/etc.
If you just want to try out MKvDC for a week or two, I'd be up for exchanging games for the holidays and then trading back later on. Hell, I'd be up for doing that with a whole ton of games.
I also have a copy of GTAIV for the PS3. It's new, sealed, unopened, all of that stuff. I can sell or include in a trade, too.

It's awfully hard to sit here and not run to a bar for a few drinks right now. Lord help me.
HAHAHAH same here bro my PS3 broke down a couple days ago ive been have to use my bro's which isnt cool cuz he is always on it.

[slowdive21]

I've had 2 PS3s for over 6 months and I still haven't hooked them up!

I think this may be the last day for CCs that are closing.

[WeaponX2099]

no one in their right mind should leave the house today. 30 below wind chill. Fuck that shit.

[MisterNewGuy]

i'm going to leave the house. straight to the mall across the street. imma mallrat. Anyone know where i can pick up a wii? i know tis the season and all, but im sure there is are a few sneaking around here and there.

[MisterNewGuy]

Anyone know where I could get a Dreamcast? Have any of you spotted one around town? I tried Disc Replay a while back but no dice.


I have a dreamcast which i am not willing to part with, but my cousin might be willing to part with his.

there was also a store called the music recyclery.. but i think they shut down, there used to be on on milwaukee ave thats closed for sure. but the HIP had one too. maybe its still there or changed name? they sold all kinds of old consoles.. or wait till livecashback is back and get it on ebay?

but i'll still ask my cousin. will keep you updated.

also check out..
People Play Games -
3264 1/2 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 883-8813

Video Games Etc -
4351 N Harlem Ave
Norridge, IL 60706
(708) 457-2260

[shieryda]

CC was 80-90% most everything today. I stopped by the one on Touhy yesterday, and got a Mercs 2 and a Far Cry 2 guide for $4 each. I also bought a Western Digital 120gb portable hard drive for $40. They probably jacked up the price before the discount, but I guess it was a decent deal.

I was a little surprised at how many dvds they still had left.

[dfg]

I grabbed a $2 PS2 controller from the ex-Gamers Paradise in Woodfield (new location and slightly new name). Never heard of it (Arsenal Slinger?) but it's got Macros! What plants crave!

I think most of those Music Recyclery places shut down. Last one I frequented was in Randhurst. Man, talk about the slow-motion death of a mall.

[saturnotaku]

Has any one visited that new chain Play N Trade? The Fox Valley area is a bit of a drive, and I don't think their store in Elmhurst is open yet.

[chicagoz]

Has any one visited that new chain Play N Trade? The Fox Valley area is a bit of a drive, and I don't think their store in Elmhurst is open yet.

Never heard of it. I'll have to google it...

[Blackout]

Is that CC on Touhy still open or has it closed up yet? 90% off dvds sounds kinda nice.

DAAMMMN this weather completely sucks.

[jalopez86]

Is that CC on Touhy still open or has it closed up yet? 90% off dvds sounds kinda nice.

DAAMMMN this weather completely sucks.

Shit, for 90% off I'll go. I'll second that: is it still open?

[jalopez86]

Hey guys, I was looking at the deals forum and noticed the 14.99$ GTA IV for the 360 at Block Buster. Can anyone confirm that?

[stewie75]

Hey guys, I was looking at the deals forum and noticed the 14.99$ GTA IV for the 360 at Block Buster. Can anyone confirm that?

360 AND PS3, actually. and yeah, I can confirm it. Picked up a 360 and PS3 version Friday.

[CloverField06]

Bear Down Chicago Bears! WOOT!

[dfg]

I was just at Village Crossing last nite (tonite?) but couldn't make it to see if CC's still open because me and my daughter were freezing our balls off. Okay, maybe just me.

If I am able to score a pair of Winter Classic tickets today, I will start doing volunteer work again, I swear.

[rick3000gto]

Anyone else go to the game last night. It was f-ing cold.

[dfg]

Damn. Bleachers sold out, pairs sold out. Guess those blind orphans are gonna have to suffer a bit longer.

[Blackout]

Anyone else go to the game last night. It was f-ing cold.

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Man you are insane. I'd rather just kick back in my undies with some hot cocoa and watch it on the tube.

[slowdive21]

If I am able to score a pair of Winter Classic tickets today, I will start doing volunteer work again, I swear.

I realy wanted to go...of course I would be rooting for the Wings.

[Blackout]

Are there any good comedy clubs or spots for comedy in Chicago? I've always wanted to go to some but never have.

[saturnotaku]

Are there any good comedy clubs or spots for comedy in Chicago? I've always wanted to go to some but never have.

Zanies is pretty good. I've only been there a couple times--saw Brad Sherwood (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) and actually did a skit on stage with him.

[slowdive21]

Are there any good comedy clubs or spots for comedy in Chicago? I've always wanted to go to some but never have.


The chicago improv (@ woodfield mall) is pretty good. They usually offer free tickets if an event isn't selling. There were free hal sparks tix last week.

http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ViewEmailInBrowser.aspx?646C76=313832393834&736272=32511&66=30

My friend runs/used to run? Chicago Underground Comedy

http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com/schedule.html

[ryosnk]

Hello Chicago CAGer's, I just want to say Happy Holiday's and be safe.

[stewie75]

Hello Chicago CAGer's, I just want to say Happy Holiday's and be safe.

Ditto- have a good one everybody.

[Johnny Postman]

Are there any good comedy clubs or spots for comedy in Chicago? I've always wanted to go to some but never have.


Don't forget the birthplace of improv comedy - Second City. North Ave & Wells.

[dfg]

Happy Holidays, Chicago CAGs. See you on the 26th fighting for sale items!

[Blackout]

The chicago improv (@ woodfield mall) is pretty good. They usually offer free tickets if an event isn't selling. There were free hal sparks tix last week.

http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ViewEmailInBrowser.aspx?646C76=313832393834&736272=32511&66=30

My friend runs/used to run? Chicago Underground Comedy

http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com/schedule.html

Thanks! I'll have to check those out.

Merry Christmas Chicago CAGs. Keep your asses warm!!!

[WeaponX2099]

merry christmas, and don't slide into parked cars on the ice.

[dpac]

Merry Christmas, y'all! Hope you stay nice and toasty (and get some games in) today.

[chicagoz]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

[bobo2k4]

Damn roads are terrible today.

[dfg]

Anybody got any clues on how to get a hold on extra converter box coupons, for use not resale (I stupidly let ours expire after ordering them way early)? Possibly any Chicago CAGs not in need of them?

[shieryda]

Are there any good comedy clubs or spots for comedy in Chicago? I've always wanted to go to some but never have.

2nd zanies. Was just there last Sat.

Be safe, all. Weather shitty in MI, too.

[Amerijapoxicano]

2nd zanies. Was just there last Sat.


I used to work at Second City. It's a great place. The performers when I was there were all funny, and I'm a VERY critical person when it comes to comedy. I wasn't working there just to make money. They paid $7/hour or something. I did it largely because I love comedy.

Here's a good tip - call up the theater and ask them what time the improv sessions start that are free to the general public. I think it's on weekdays that they have an improv performance in the main theater after the second performance of the night. I think it's usually around 9-10 p.m. Something like that. Anyway, the people who pay for the second performance can stay or go for the extra, bonus improv (the performances are scripted skits, which are really good for dates and not bad for single guys). People ALWAYS leave. Maybe only a few, but there'll always be empty seats that anyone off the streets can walk in on for free. Since they are improv, they are always new and fresh. The performers are much, much, much better than the improv I've seen elsewhere. So just call and find out cuz it's been a while.

Also, with Zanies, as much as I talked about the free impov, I don't like impov much in general. That's what's great about Zanies. Catch them on a good night with good comedians and you'll be in for a treat. I saw Dave Atell (sp?) from "Insomniac". That guy is freaking hilarious. I don't exaggerate when I say I laughed about 25 out of the 30 minutes he was on stage. It'll be about the same price as a ticket to a Second City performance, but it's a great experience.

One last thing, with Second City, there is a second stage with a different act and different performers. You enter through Piper's Alley. The tickets are cheaper, but the performers really weren't much worse than the performers on the main stage. Some of them might be better, too. The theater is smaller, too, so you'll probably have better seats. Either the second stage or the free improv is a good way to ease your way into it and see if you like it.

[Blackout]

Those shows aren't 21 and over are they?

[Amerijapoxicano]

Those shows aren't 21 and over are they?

With Zanies it depends on the show, I think. I'd imagine a lot of them are 21 and over since they have a 2 drink minimum and they wouldn't want to miss out on that. It'd probably depend on who you go see.

Second City never has 21 and over shows. I've seen some really young kids go.

[Blackout]

With Zanies it depends on the show, I think. I'd imagine a lot of them are 21 and over since they have a 2 drink minimum and they wouldn't want to miss out on that. It'd probably depend on who you go see.

Second City never has 21 and over shows. I've seen some really young kids go.

Ok cool. I'm gonna try to go to one this week.

[Blackout]

Is case anyone is interested, the Gamecrazy on Central had several copies of :360: TNA Impact at $10. They also had Stranglehold, Ace Combat, etc (as part of the New Years ad).

[jalopez86]

Is case anyone is interested, the Gamecrazy on Central had several copies of :360: TNA Impact at $10. They also had Stranglehold, Ace Combat, etc (as part of the New Years ad).

Thanks. I was just about to ask that.

What about GTA IVs? I went to a Block Buster but they were out. They had the boxes out but when I took it up to the register the guy said they were out. Ohh and it wasn't marked 14.99. It was at 19.99 did they just not update the sticker?

[Blackout]

If anyone is trying to score those 9.99 clearance games at Circuit City...don't even bother with the one at the HIP. They didn't have jack squat. Someone must have picked it clean early.

[jalopez86]

Has anyone tried to hit up the Toysrus after Christmas deals? Is there anything worth picking up? They have Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles for 19.99 online. Would they match that price in-store?

[bowsernieb]

Are there any good comedy clubs or spots for comedy in Chicago? I've always wanted to go to some but never have.

I intern at Second City, so I'm biased towards it...but it has a great legacy for a reason, as has been said. To clarify, the free improv sets are Tuesday-Sunday, not just weekends, and normally open for seating around 9:45. Both the Mainstage and the ETC stage (which is the one in Piper's Alley and is in no way secondary to the Mainstage in terms of quality, trust me) have free improv sets, so sample them both.

For great improv elsewhere, the other two big names in Chicago are iO and the Annoyance. iO specializes in the longform Harold format and also has a hell of a pedigree in terms of name performers coming out of there/coming back there. For instance, Tim Meadows from SNL is doing a run of Sunday night shows there right now Their site:
http://chicago.ioimprov.com

I'm not as well versed on the Annoyance just yet (still newish to the city), but you can check out the website here:
http://www.annoyanceproductions.com

Also, for more up and coming groups, check out the Playground, which is a local improv co-op theatre. They basically do anything and everything, as the place is run by the artists who perform there. Shameless plug, my group (The Able Bodied Chaperones) are going to be performing there on Jan 13...come check it out if you get a chance. Their site:
http://www.the-playground.com

Hope this helps a little!

[Blackout]

Happy New Years everyone!

[Amerijapoxicano]

It's almost 4:20...and I just drank my first beer of the day. There'll be more to come by the end of 2008. Now I just have to make a resolution about that 4:20 thing. I haven't smoked in months!

edit: Oh yeah, Happy New Year everyone!

[Law_Professor]

Happy New Year!

[jaykrue]

Happy New Year everyone! I'm partying it up at the Wyndam Hotel downtown followed by some early 2009 club-hoppin'. What's everyone's plan tonight (which I'll probably read after recovering from a drunken stupor on Jan. 2)?

[chicagoz]

I'm partying at a friend's house. Happy New Year everyone! Be safe.

[WeaponX2099]

i'm watching the ball drop at home.

[Blackout]

WOOOO 2009. :bouncy::bouncy:

[dfg]

Happy New Year's folks!

[Blackout]

I'm selling Little Big Planet if anyone is interested. ;)

[D_Icon]

I'm selling Little Big Planet if anyone is interested. ;)

Would you trade it for WWE:SvsR 2009?

[Blackout]

Would you trade it for WWE:SvsR 2009?

No sorry. I need some cash quick.

[tmei2006]

Read on Slick Deals:

To celebrate its grand opening, Chipotle's newest is giving away a gratis fountain drink and burrito to anyone who shows up. 11am-7pm Today (1/8/09) at 2717 N Elston Ave, at Schubert; Logan Square; 773.661.0250

[akilshohen]

I just might go there, but this new CTA bus fare would make it about $4 just to go.

[chicagoz]

Even when it's free, I'll pass. More for the rest of you. Thanks, though.

[shieryda]

Even when it's free, I'll pass. More for the rest of you. Thanks, though.

It's so good, but yet so baaaaaaaaad. I'm on the toilet within 10 minutes after Chipotle.

[Blackout]

It's so good, but yet so baaaaaaaaad. I'm on the toilet within 10 minutes after Chipotle.

Haha nice. I've never had Chipotle..free food sounds great but the weather and bus fair kills the deal for me.

[jalopez86]

Where are all the deals? Geez! I tried going to my local Block Buster to snag some B1G1 action but the old lady was like "I'm saaaaaarrryyyy that ended last week." No more Gamefly year end sale. No more Game Crazy B1G1. I must have picked up around thirty games this holiday season. I think I'm just going through withdrawal.

[saturnotaku]

Haha nice. I've never had Chipotle..free food sounds great but the weather and bus fair kills the deal for me.

Chipotle is all right. I prefer Baja Fresh. Not only is the food better, IMO, I also get 5 frequent flier miles for every dollar I spend there. :D

[dfg]

It's so good, but yet so baaaaaaaaad. I'm on the toilet within 10 minutes after Chipotle.

That's probably a function of how sanitary the workers are at the one you go to... unless it's across the board, in which case I'd recommend switching from spicy to mild. :lol:

I love Chipotle, and my Mexican-born wife does too, so I think that's saying something. I can't eat regular burritos (refried pinto, lettuce, tomato) any longer because of them.

And they're not owned by McDonald's any longer!

[Blackout]

Don't ya just love snow?

[WeaponX2099]

Don't ya just love snow?

I gotta drive to United Center in this crap.

[Blackout]

I gotta drive to United Center in this crap.

Wow that sucks. :rofl:

[WeaponX2099]

Wow that sucks. :rofl:

No the bulls suck. The weather is just annoying.

[52club]

I'm looking for the following games I included the price I'm willing to pay.

The World Ends with You DS-$25
Ninja Town DS-$15
Nuts and Bolts-Banjo..xbox 360-$20

PM if you are looking at selling of these thanks.

[Blackout]

Have any of you guys tried Blockbuster/Gamestop flipping now that more Blockbusters in the area are selling games?

[jalopez86]

Have any of you guys tried Blockbuster/Gamestop flipping now that more Blockbusters in the area are selling games?
I got a bunch of shit from Block Buster's sale. I think I got around 16 or so games. However, most were ones I wanted and the rest well, for about 5 bucks what can I ask for. There are a ton of games for sale so if you're looking to flip 'em you should do decent. Hurry up though because I think today is the last day of the sale.

[stewie75]

I thought Monday was the last day, not too sure. Flipping just seems like so much work though, unless it's for something huge and easy, it's too much legwork in this snow and cold. High temp for tomorrow? -1!!!

[dfg]

I got my hands on a couple of GTA4s (and a few other titles) to flip at my local BBV. Turned about 35 cash into 68 GS credit and got my 6 yr old a wireless guitar and the original Guitar Hero for her birthday with change to spare.

[Blackout]

Stay warm guys. Cheap ass games aren't worth a cheap ass death! :cold::cold::cold:

[shieryda]

Stay warm guys. Cheap ass games aren't worth a cheap ass death! :cold::cold::cold:

Indeed. It was -16 when I started my car, and -18 when I got to work this AM. Fuck that noise.

[Blackout]

Indeed. It was -16 when I started my car, and -18 when I got to work this AM. Fuck that noise.

I'm so glad I don't have classes today. Is that with the wind chill or base temp?

[shieryda]

I'm so glad I don't have classes today. Is that with the wind chill or base temp?

Base. I don't even want to know what the wind chill is.

CC is closing all remaining stores.:cry::bomb:

[Blackout]

Base. I don't even want to know what the wind chill is.

CC is closing all remaining stores.:cry::bomb:

Holy balls. Base? Damn.

I'm really pissed CC is closing all it's stores. They were the only store I could actually get clearance games at. I don't know where the rest of them are in Chicago, but I am definitely hitting them up one last time when they start the sale prices.

[jalopez86]

What's up fellas? I'm trying to hit up some Game Stops for the GB/GBC 75% off. I have noticed though, some Game Stops have a greater stock of GB/GBC games. Do you guys know which Game Stops have a healthy amount of GB/GBC games?

[Blackout]

Check the Brickyard Gamestop. I remember them have a decent amount.

[ryosnk]

Would anyone know of a place where I can do a data recovery for a hard drive?

[rick3000gto]

Would anyone know of a place where I can do a data recovery for a hard drive?
Try Micro Center but im not sure on there prices there.

[Amerijapoxicano]

Hey guys. Hope you are all managing to stay warm. Let me know if this isn't the place to post this, but I'm having no luck on Craig's list and want to trade or sell some stuff. Let me know if any of you guys are interested. I'm interested in Call of Duty: World at War and Little Big Planet.

New, Sealed games:
Resistance 2
GTAIV

Used games:
Prince of Persia
Lego Indiana Jones

I also have the following, minor games that I can trade pretty easily. Ninja Gaiden (Japanese version, but in English or Japanese), Conan, Heavenly Sword (still haven't beaten it, though, so need some time), Unreal Tournament 3,
Eventually I'll be done with Dead Space, too, if someone has a good trade for it, I'll hurry up and beat it.
Sorry for the schizophrenic post. Holler at me.

[ryosnk]

Hey guys. Hope you are all managing to stay warm. Let me know if this isn't the place to post this, but I'm having no luck on Craig's list and want to trade or sell some stuff. Let me know if any of you guys are interested. I'm interested in Call of Duty: World at War and Little Big Planet.

New, Sealed games:
Resistance 2
GTAIV

Used games:
Prince of Persia
Lego Indiana Jones

I also have the following, minor games that I can trade pretty easily. Ninja Gaiden (Japanese version, but in English or Japanese), Conan, Heavenly Sword (still haven't beaten it, though, so need some time), Unreal Tournament 3,
Eventually I'll be done with Dead Space, too, if someone has a good trade for it, I'll hurry up and beat it.
Sorry for the schizophrenic post. Holler at me.


Hey, pm with prices for heavenly sword and resistance 2.

[dfg]

Would anyone know of a place where I can do a data recovery for a hard drive?

It's ridiculously expensive, from what I recall. Try the freezer trick, and a dock. I got one from MC for about 25 bucks.

[shieryda]

Hey guys. Hope you are all managing to stay warm. Let me know if this isn't the place to post this, but I'm having no luck on Craig's list and want to trade or sell some stuff. Let me know if any of you guys are interested. I'm interested in Call of Duty: World at War and Little Big Planet.

New, Sealed games:
Resistance 2
GTAIV

Used games:
Prince of Persia
Lego Indiana Jones

I also have the following, minor games that I can trade pretty easily. Ninja Gaiden (Japanese version, but in English or Japanese), Conan, Heavenly Sword (still haven't beaten it, though, so need some time), Unreal Tournament 3,
Eventually I'll be done with Dead Space, too, if someone has a good trade for it, I'll hurry up and beat it.
Sorry for the schizophrenic post. Holler at me.

I assume these are all PS3 games, correct? Hope you're doing well, bro.

[shieryda]

Anyone get a chance to swing by the 2 (?) remaining Circuit City's to check the deals? Games are 10-20% at other stores.

I just want the 1600 point cards.

[CAG 79]

Anyone had any luck finding the GH Aerosmith bundle at http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontarget.gif?

I went to about 4 different Targets but no dice. There was hardly anything in the clearance sections. The only games I saw where :ps2: Hot Shot Tennis and :ps2: GH Aerosmith (game only).

I was trying to score the :360: version bundle just for the guitar.

[slowdive21]

I saw them near me, but they are gone now. They had 6 of them last Sunday, went back the next day (for the drop) and they were gone.

[mzbagel]

Anyone get a chance to swing by the 2 (?) remaining Circuit City's to check the deals? Games are 10-20% at other stores.

I just want the 1600 point cards.

Is the discount worth it. I'm considering swinging by the Naperville store on RT 59 during lunch today.

[shieryda]

Is the discount worth it. I'm considering swinging by the Naperville store on RT 59 during lunch today.

Not to me, it's not. Depends on how badly you want something. Most of the stuff will likely be gone by the time 30-40% rolls around.

[mzbagel]

Not to me, it's not. Depends on how badly you want something. Most of the stuff will likely be gone by the time 30-40% rolls around.

Ugh, pass for now. Liquidators can keep their overpriced garbage.

[docvinh]

Swung by the Schaumburg Circuit City, they were cleared out of wii points and xbox point cards. They seemed to have quite a bit of other stuff though, so I'm hoping that there will still be stuff left as they increase the discount.

[Beast9287]

Check the Brickyard Gamestop. I remember them have a decent amount.

Gamestop Brickyard shipped those to EB Games, which is also located in the Brickyard. :)

[typeRJ]

Has anyone seen WoW time cards at CC, or did they all get snatched up? I'd like to get one for my cousin's birthday.

Any CC is fine with me. City, Norridge, Schaumburg, Dekalb...doesn't matter. They're all on my crazy route tomorrow.

[candyman56]

I saw them near me, but they are gone now. They had 6 of them last Sunday, went back the next day (for the drop) and they were gone.

Which Target did you go too? Thanks

[linkleonhart]

Hiya all,

I managed to snag a 120GB HDD from GS with the accessories discount + edge (wee!). Now I need to find a way to transfer my data. Anyone have any ideas? I don't have a 2nd s/n to give MS in order to fill out the form. Are there other ways to transfer my data?

Any help would be AMAZING!

Thanks!

[slowdive21]

'Free' tickets to KEVIN POLLAK at the Improv @ woodfield ($2.50 service charge)

Linky: http://tk.publicaster.com/DC/ViewEmailInBrowser.aspx?646C76=313931343935&736272=32511&66=30

[slowdive21]

This guy is from Schaumburg or Oak Forest. He may be the reason wii and wii fit are hard to find in the Chicago area.

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=zimmy6996

I am 99% sure I have seen this guy at Target.

[mzbagel]

Hiya all,

I managed to snag a 120GB HDD from GS with the accessories discount + edge (wee!). Now I need to find a way to transfer my data. Anyone have any ideas? I don't have a 2nd s/n to give MS in order to fill out the form. Are there other ways to transfer my data?

Any help would be AMAZING!

Thanks!

If you're in a hurry and in the west suburbs, I can borrow you mine. Otherwise, just put "On Order" for the second SN on the form and they'll ship you a cable with no hassles.

[Blackout]

I have Phantom Brave and Odin Sphere sealed for PS2. I can't play these games since my PS3 isn't BC and I don't know when I'll ever play them. PM me with offers if any of you want them.

[Blackout]

I'm selling :ps3: COD4 mint if anyone is interested.

[ryosnk]

I'm selling :ps3: COD4 mint if anyone is interested.


Pm how much your looking for.

[Blackout]

Does anyone know what percent off the CC at the HIP is at now? I've had my eyes on some Blu Rays and PS2 games.

[jalopez86]

So what's the word at the CCs? Any good deals?

[WeaponX2099]

The CC in Bedford park has crap level Dvds left, a decent amount of games and accessories.

[Blackout]

Anyone get any good stuff off the latest penny drop? I'm looking for Tales and Lost Odyssey if anyone has them.

[52club]

Never got any takers on this "deal", I'm reducing the buy in cost for all the games to $15. PM if you are interested.

I'm looking to do some local PSN sharing of games. This is an advertised function of the PSN, and even has a thread that exists on CAG, so this is completely legal. I'm in Evanston and hoping to find an individual who is interested in paying 1/4 the price of the following games. I'm hoping to form a formal local group of players (already have two people need one more person) who are interested in top notch PSN games at a discount price. I have not made it to a CAG meet up yet, but I'm willing to meet up prior to discuss any details. PM if you are interested.

My games include
Wipeout HD $5 buy in
EchoChrome $1.25 buy in
The Last Guy $1.25 buy in
Pixel Junk Eden $1.25 buy in
Super Street Fighter HD $3.75 buy in
Pixel Junk Monsters $1.25 buy in
Super Stardust HD Solo pack $1.25 buy in
Calling all Cars $.75 buy in
Everyday Shooter $.75 buy in
Super Stardust HD $5 buy in

So $21.50 I believe is the total buy in.

I'm hoping to basically do the downloading at my place since all these games are purcahsed on my main account. I would enter my account info and you download the games from the store on your PS3. They are yours to play after that. I'm in Evanston so some might have to make a drive, but just look at it as a great deal.

I realize there are five shares for each game. I'm reserving one in cases of HD failure. Please PM with any questions or if you are interested.

[jonathanp]

Does anyone know what percent off the CC at the HIP is at now? I've had my eyes on some Blu Rays and PS2 games.

I went earlier this week. Games were 20% off with used being 30% off.

I'm going back today to see what deals I can get.

[jonathanp]

Just got back from the Norridge CC again. All games and systems were 30% off and used 40%. Blu-ray and DVDs were 30%.

[jershek]

Checked out the Schaumburg CC yesterday. Games still only 30% off MSRP. Decent selection left but still too pricey.
They still had quite a few rock band full kits and gh:aerosmith's left. Unless they were hiding them thats about all the accessories they had left, a few strategy guides left also.

[CAG 79]

Has anyone had any luck finding the PS3 SFIV pads at BB?

[WeaponX2099]

what was the discount on computers at CC?

[dfg]

I was at the CC in Berwyn near North Riverside Park Mall (Harlem and Cermak) and they're still only at 20-30% off stuff. I overheard an employee say they'll be gone a week from this Wednesday, but I can't confirm that.

[chuckywang]

Is there any Target in the Chicago area with Tiger Woods 09 for $14.98?? I can't find it on clearance anywhere!!

[jonathanp]

I was at the CC in Berwyn near North Riverside Park Mall (Harlem and Cermak) and they're still only at 20-30% off stuff. I overheard an employee say they'll be gone a week from this Wednesday, but I can't confirm that.

What did the inventory look like?

[dfg]

What did the inventory look like?

Sparse? I dunno. It wasn't as destroyed as the Village Crossing CC near the end, that's for sure. I remember seeing a bunch of Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitar boxes/sets, XBL 1 month cards, crappy PS2 selection, overpriced PC software (altho 30% off the new stuff ain't that bad). I looked at PC memory, monitors, peripherals, TVs, but nothing stood out. Also, I had to pee and their restrooms were closed. :-#

In related news, I hit a bunch of Gamestops over the weekend and grabbed a bunch of old PC titles for $5 and less apiece. Call of Cthulu, Europa Universalis Rome, PREY, Guild 2 Pirates, Gothic 3, Sword of the New World, and Rag Doll Kung-fu. The last 2 were $2.50. Blew my e-rewards giftcards.

[jonathanp]

Sparse? I dunno. It wasn't as destroyed as the Village Crossing CC near the end, that's for sure. I remember seeing a bunch of Guitar Hero and Rock Band guitar boxes/sets, XBL 1 month cards, crappy PS2 selection, overpriced PC software (altho 30% off the new stuff ain't that bad). I looked at PC memory, monitors, peripherals, TVs, but nothing stood out. Also, I had to pee and their restrooms were closed. :-#

In related news, I hit a bunch of Gamestops over the weekend and grabbed a bunch of old PC titles for $5 and less apiece. Call of Cthulu, Europa Universalis Rome, PREY, Guild 2 Pirates, Gothic 3, Sword of the New World, and Rag Doll Kung-fu. The last 2 were $2.50. Blew my e-rewards giftcards.

Ah... I was looking for some 360, PS2, and NDS stuff.. is it worth going out there?

[stewie75]

Anyone find anything good at Sears? I was thinking of dropping by the Harlem/North Ave one to see if I could find anything good

[dfg]

Ah... I was looking for some 360, PS2, and NDS stuff.. is it worth going out there?

I doubt it. Selection's only gonna get worse, and I don't think they'll drop the prices on games any further. Although I didn't look at the 360/DS stuff.

[c!ty]

Has anyone had any luck finding the PS3 SFIV pads at BB?

Nope! Had to resort to ordering them off Amazon.

[Johnny Postman]

Just a heads up that the CC on Elston bumped up it's clearance % today - Games 40% off now and still a decent selection of stuff (no accessories or systems though, just games.)

[jonathanp]

Just a heads up that the CC on Elston bumped up it's clearance % today - Games 40% off now and still a decent selection of stuff (no accessories or systems though, just games.)

Going to stop by there after my class in the morning. I'm in need of point cards.

Games are 40% off at the CC by the HIP as well. They had a bunch of 12+1 XBLA cards (clamshell), but no points I could see. I had a bunch of nice pickups... I'll update later.

[stewie75]

heads up- the walmart in Forest Park, IL had a bunch of $10 video games for all systems. they weren't very good, but were all $10. Spider Man 3, NBA Ballers for PS3. Napoleon Dynamite for DS. Nothing spectacular. There were also a few Wii Fits and Wiis in the glass case with the other Wii stuff.

[jonathanp]

Just a heads up that the CC on Elston bumped up it's clearance % today - Games 40% off now and still a decent selection of stuff (no accessories or systems though, just games.)

Very decent. I picked up Mirror's Edge for like 36.

At the Hip CC:
DMC for 7.79 (stickered 12.99)
DMC 3 for 5.99 (stickered 19.99)
DMC 4 for 23.99 (stickered 39.99 I think)

God of War for 11.99 (stickered 19.99)

[sweepy76]

I was at the CC in Berwyn near North Riverside Park Mall (Harlem and Cermak) and they're still only at 20-30% off stuff. I overheard an employee say they'll be gone a week from this Wednesday, but I can't confirm that.

went there on Thursday, 2/12, and it's 40% for all games, game accessories, dvds and music. they were well stocked in all games but people were on them like locusts. also they had a ton of accessories, xbox360 they had controllers, battery/charger packs, cables. 1 month cards and lots of 1600 points cards. still slot of good games when I was there and some special editions were in a glass case in the back of the store.

[stewie75]

went there on Thursday, 2/12, and it's 40% for all games, game accessories, dvds and music. they were well stocked in all games but people were on them like locusts. also they had a ton of accessories, xbox360 they had controllers, battery/charger packs, cables. 1 month cards and lots of 1600 points cards. still slot of good games when I was there and some special editions were in a glass case in the back of the store.

I went Thursday night, snagged a High Def cable for the wii/360/ps3. Saw like 3 guys running around flipping thru games like craaazy. I spoke to an employee though and he said they were staying open until March 31st. But judging from what was left in the store(nothing), it didn't look like they'd have anything left past Feb 31st.

[sweepy76]

I went Thursday night, snagged a High Def cable for the wii/360/ps3. Saw like 3 guys running around flipping thru games like craaazy. I spoke to an employee though and he said they were staying open until March 31st. But judging from what was left in the store(nothing), it didn't look like they'd have anything left past Feb 31st.

when you say there was nothing left do you mean games or in general? because when I was there , also in the evening, there were tons of games at least.

[stewie75]

when you say there was nothing left do you mean games or in general? because when I was there , also in the evening, there were tons of games at least.

In general, the way games used to be set up, was that the entire back room to the left was games. where that glass case with the higher end games was, that whole section was gaming stuff. and now it's just that one section that used to be CDs. But the store period was picked pretty clean. A week ago, they had like 4 times as many games, and literally 100 Nyko Perfect Shots that I was hoping would make it to 50%, but were all gone Thursday.

[52club]

I'm thinking of selling my secondary gaming PC. I want to do a local pick up. The system includes:

Fresh Install Vista Premium 32 bit for system builders (legit copy, disk comes with purcahse)- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116485
Pentium E7200 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052
Heat Sink Zalman 9700 LED: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118019
640 Gig HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218
Video Card 9600GT: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00141CIZO
Motherboard ASRock: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157131
2 GB of Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153028
DVD-Burner : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151171
Card Reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223073
Case Wing RS 100- http://www.diguniverse.com/COMPUTER/WHITEBOX-AND-COMPONENTS/SY1909944.html
Thermaltake Fan Controller - http://www.xoxide.com/xcontroller.html

I think a pretty fair price is $400. I have all the original packaging saved for the components. You would also be able to give it a try prior to purchasing it. PM with any questions. I'm not going to take any trades for this.

[sweepy76]

WOW, what a difference a few days make! I went back to the Berwyn, IL Circuit City store and it was a mess, as a previous poster had mentioned. The games were in shambles and everything was mixed together BUT the glass case was still pretty full with games in the back of the store, gears 2, mirrors edge, resistance 2, endware, prince of persia and some special editions of fallout for the PC and 360. Also a couple of special editions for saints row 2, 1 for sure was for the ps3 but couldn't tell what the other one was.

Also still had quite a few PC games so theres that! Supposedly this store will be open for the long run so maybe they will be restocked at some point.

Game accessories - they had a ton of 360 controllers, cables and remote controls but ALL the point cards were gone. I couldn't believe it!!!! Oh well!!!!

ps3 - controllers and cables. didn't look to close though so they might have had other stuff.

[Br4inDead]

Got to check out the ford city CC to see if I can nab a copy of left 4 dead.

[shieryda]

I stopped by the store on Irving Park/Kedzie today. I saw a GH III bundle for $15.97 and Rock Band bundle for $54.97. Unfortunately, I didn't think to check which system they were for.

Crazy prices, though.

[Blackout]

Oh snap. If I wasn't poor I would totally jump on that.

[SEGA128DC]

Hey, does anyone know where can I get a refurbished PC for cheap? I just want a tower with Windows XP, Pentium 4 (CPU) 2+ ghz, at least 1GB of RAM, CD-RW/DVD and at least an 80 GB HD...

Any suggestions would be appreciated...;)

[CloverField06]

Try Frys B&M.

[D_Icon]

Anyone looking for an Apt to rent?

If you take some music lessons at Old Town School of Folk Music, you'll never be late.:lol:

[jonathanp]

So.. I went to the HIP CC and the games are getting sparse. No titles that I'm not willing to wait til the 50% mark for.

My other local CC had a nice selection of games... in fact while I were leaving, they were stocking DS games; GH:OT and and GH: Decades with grip and a bunch of other titles. Needless to say I'm taking another trip up there soon.

[mzbagel]

Just stopped by CC in Naperville on Route 59. A lot of guitar hero III and guitar hero world tour. Only 30% off right now, all platforms. Was hoping to find a Rock Band 2 for the 360 but no dice.

[jonathanp]

Just stopped by CC in Naperville on Route 59. A lot of guitar hero III and guitar hero world tour. Only 305 off right now, all platforms. Was hoping to find a Rock Band 2 for the 360 but no dice.

I know how you feel. I have the GH:WT bundle, so I was looking for a 360 RB2 game only, Took me a couple of weeks and I located one this weekend for 40% and grabbed it.

It was at the Elston CC.

[olemmiwinks]

I'm looking for an apartment, where at?

[stewie75]

Saw a bunch of Wiis at both Targets I went to today. Looks like they all might've gotten shipments if anyone was in need.

[D_Icon]

I'm looking for an apartment, where at?

2nd Floor for rent in Lincoln Square area, across the street from Old Town School of Folk Music.

Available April 1st 2009.
4540 North Oakley at Lincoln/Wilson/Oakley

[D_Icon]

There wont be an issue with the PSN cards not working if I buy them at CC right? They should work normally?

Also, my uncle bought a labtop and bought the CC extended warranty, now that CC is going out of business what can he do? Is he sol?

[nny77713]

Just stopped by CC in Naperville on Route 59. A lot of guitar hero III and guitar hero world tour. Only 30% off right now, all platforms. Was hoping to find a Rock Band 2 for the 360 but no dice.

How was the rest of the game stock?

[jalopez86]

Can you use more than one best buy gift certificate at once? I've accumulated a bunch through their rewards zone program. I have two ten dollar ones and a fiver. I wanted to go pick up SFIV and LocoRoco 2 but wanted to know if I could use them all at once.

[mzbagel]

How was the rest of the game stock?

One word: Nonexistent. The only thing they had was Guitar Hero bundles and one PS2 title and that was it.

[jonathanp]

There wont be an issue with the PSN cards not working if I buy them at CC right? They should work normally?

Also, my uncle bought a labtop and bought the CC extended warranty, now that CC is going out of business what can he do? Is he sol?

I'm guessing he bought the laptop before the liquidation started? Basically at this point, the only warranty he has is the manufacturer's warranty.



Has anyone been out to the CC by North Riverside Mall recently? Thinking about going out there tomorrow morning. also could anyone recommend any CC that have a decent bunch of games, preferably DS, 360, and PS2?

[shieryda]

Can you use more than one best buy gift certificate at once? I've accumulated a bunch through their rewards zone program. I have two ten dollar ones and a fiver. I wanted to go pick up SFIV and LocoRoco 2 but wanted to know if I could use them all at once.

You should be able to. I used several, plus gift cards for my iPod that I bought a while back.

I imagine that this weekend will be the last good one for CC stores around here.

[sweepy76]

Has anyone been out to the CC by North Riverside Mall recently? Thinking about going out there tomorrow morning. also could anyone recommend any CC that have a decent bunch of games, preferably DS, 360, and PS2?


I was there last sunday and still had a decent selection of games for every system but the best games were in the back in a glass case. I'm going tomorrow after work so I'll chime in then!!!

[beansy]

Any stores with PS3 SF4 CE's left? My online order got screwed and I'm left scrambling. :(

[jalopez86]

Any stores with PS3 SF4 CE's left? My online order got screwed and I'm left scrambling. :(

If you're in chicago the gamecrazy on 43rd and Ashland had a shit-load. I went in to buy the regular version and the guy was like "you wanna spend 80$" and i was like "fuck no" but I guess you do so have at it.

[sweepy76]

Berwyn - 50% games, DVDs and music.

ps3 = mirrors edge, fallout 3(regular and lunchbox), resistance 2. couple of saints row 2 special editions also.

xbox 360 = fallout 3(regular), fable2 and cc red alert 3.

pc = fallout 3 (regular and 1 lunchbox - hid it behind some world of Warcraft 3 boxes for whomever finds it. red alert 3, spore, and a couple of left 4 dead.


I went last night around 5pm.

[olemmiwinks]

2nd Floor for rent in Lincoln Square area, across the street from Old Town School of Folk Music.

Available April 1st 2009.
4540 North Oakley at Lincoln/Wilson/Oakley


ohhh okay. I was looking for somewhere in the gold coast. I used to live by lincoln square, fun place indeed. Thats pretty close to places I love to eat at (Garcia's). Thanks though

[Blackout]

How does the HIP CC look game wise now that it's 50%?

[D_Icon]

ohhh okay. I was looking for somewhere in the gold coast. I used to live by lincoln square, fun place indeed. Thats pretty close to places I love to eat at (Garcia's). Thanks though

No problem, and Garcias is great.

[slowdive21]

IF someone could get me a couple of these (1 for my bro) and bring them to the next meetup, it would really be appreciated! For anyone who is a WATCHMEN fan:

Chicago - 2/20
Who watches the WATCHMEN? Stop by Dollop (4181 N. Clarendon) on Fri 2/20 from 7PM-8PM to get your Nite Owl poster! http://43kix.com/watchmen

[jonathanp]

Berwyn - 50% games, DVDs and music.

ps3 = mirrors edge, fallout 3(regular and lunchbox), resistance 2. couple of saints row 2 special editions also.

xbox 360 = fallout 3(regular), fable2 and cc red alert 3.

pc = fallout 3 (regular and 1 lunchbox - hid it behind some world of Warcraft 3 boxes for whomever finds it. red alert 3, spore, and a couple of left 4 dead.


I went last night around 5pm.


Yep. Tons of Prince of Persia as well.

My haul:
:360: Prince of Persia 30.00
:360: Fallout 3 Lunchbox 30.00 8-)


How does the HIP CC look game wise now that it's 50%?


I went earlier this week, Wednesday, and yeah... sparse. All games were in one aisle. Lots of PSPs. Lots of guides left, so I'm thinking of grabbing a couple. Maybe find the odd game for PS2, or finally pick up that copy of Shadow of the Colossus I wanted.


BTW:

Is there any CC still with a nice stock of games? Preferably 360, DS, and PS2. Also accessories and maybe point cards?

[chicagoz]

Wow. I'll take a $30 Xbox 360 Fallout 3 Lunchbox edition. Anyone seen a CC that still has plenty of them?

[D_Icon]

Wow. I'll take a $30 Xbox 360 Fallout 3 Lunchbox edition. Anyone seen a CC that still has plenty of them?

What about the PS3 version? Was there lots of those too at Berwyn? Either the lunchbox, or the regular edition.

[jonathanp]

What about the PS3 version? Was there lots of those too at Berwyn? Either the lunchbox, or the regular edition.


I saw 2 or 3 Lunchboxes. I didn't look through the games so I can't tell you if there were any regulars.


I'm getting ready to do a run right now... anyone knows which CC to hit?

[52club]

If anyone is looking to sell a PSP for a fair price PM me. I'll pay cash. It is fine if it has been hacked, in fact I would prefer one that is hackable. I'm going to make a desktop internet radio out of it.

[phreak5k]

Just got back from the Circuit City at Wolcott and Fullerton. Not much going on, several copies of Far Cry 2 for 360, Pokemon Dungeons. I grabbed the last copy of Apollo Justice for DS.

[jonathanp]

Just got back from the Circuit City at Wolcott and Fullerton. Not much going on, several copies of Far Cry 2 for 360, Pokemon Dungeons. I grabbed the last copy of Apollo Justice for DS.

Pretty much. I ended up picking up Barnyard Blast which will probably get gifted. Just waiting for the external hard drives to drop, and the strategy guides to drop down. and maybe pick up a DVD here and there.

Anyone knows of a CC worth going to?

[dfg]

Was at the Highland Park Half Price Books earlier tonite. Much less of a vg selection than the Niles location, but I picked up FEAR for 4 bucks.

[Blackout]

Pizza lovers, do yourself a favor and order from these guys. Hands down, best pizza I have ever eaten. If you live in Chicago you MUST order from here. They recently moved to a new location and they say business is down, which is a shame. Try them out!! If you like them, spread the word. 8-)

http://villamaypizza.com/

[slowdive21]

Was at the Highland Park Half Price Books earlier tonite. Much less of a vg selection than the Niles location, but I picked up FEAR for 4 bucks.

Do they buy/sell game guides? I heard someone talking about that place in the guide thread.