Sweet Home Chicago!

[dpac]

Does anyone know of any non Dave and Busters arcades around the Chicago area?
There's Nickel City over in Northbrook, 555 Waukegan Rd. in the Brookside Plaza; more info at nickelcitygames.com and (847) 559-8727. A D&B-style arcade can also be found at your local GameWorks (gameworks.com) in the Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg. For something a little closer to (or, actually, in) the city, there's the loved and/or reviled Dennis' Place for Games, located at 957 W. Belmont in Chicago. I've never been to Dennis' myself (thought it was on N. Clark for the longest time), but you're warned to take your hat off when you go -- house rules.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/BvHzVE22ngDZGfPho251GA

[chicagoz]

There's Nickel City over in Northbrook, 555 Waukegan Rd. in the Brookside Plaza; more info at nickelcitygames.com and (847) 559-8727. A D&B-style arcade can also be found at your local GameWorks (gameworks.com) in the Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg. For something a little closer to (or, actually, in) the city, there's the loved and/or reviled Dennis' Place for Games, located at 957 W. Belmont in Chicago. I've never been to Dennis' myself (thought it was on N. Clark for the longest time), but you're warned to take your hat off when you go -- house rules.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/BvHzVE22ngDZGfPho251GA

Dennis's Place for Games is still open? Wow.

[Blackout]

I Was There A Few Days Ago. The Games Are Only At Twenty Percent Off. Not much Of A Deal. Im Waiting For Them To Drop To Thirty To Fourty Before I Buy. Hope There Is Games Left When That Happens. By The Way. If Anyone Is Looking To Buy The PS3 Genji $699.99 Bundle From Costco, The Lincoln Park One Got Them In Last Night.

There was some good stuff there. I'm gonna wait until 50% off though. Chicago CAGs keep us posted!!

[bobo2k4]

Anyone know when the CompUSAs are actually going to close?
I might wanna pick up a digi cam.

[WeaponX2099]

Anyone know when the CompUSAs are actually going to close?
I might wanna pick up a digi cam.

Around 30 days.

[bobo2k4]

Around 30 days.


Really?
I better try to hit one up next week or something.

[MisterNewGuy]

the compusa is Highland park announced store closing on friday.. for all you people who don't know.

i was pissed when there were no gamecube games at the lincolnwood one.
:( although i got a tv tuner card. maybe it supports FTA. woo hoo!

[chicagoz]

the compusa is Highland park announced store closing on friday.. for all you people who don't know.

i was pissed when there were no gamecube games at the lincolnwood one.
:( although i got a tv tuner card. maybe it supports FTA. woo hoo!

Remember seeing any Xbox 360 games at the Highland Park location? And what percent off they were?

[CAG 79]

The Sam's Club by Northlake had some Wii bundles which consisted of a Wii system with Twilight Princess for $298.99. I almost bit but my wife somewhat hinted that is what I might get for my birthday. There were more than 12 of those bundles.

[shieryda]

If anyone is still looking for Rockstar's "Table Tennis", BB at Elston has several copies for $19.99 plus 25% off. I highly recommend this game.

[chicagoz]

I went to 4 different Best Buys for the new guide drops:

HIP
Elston/Armitage
North/Sheffield
Touhy (Skokie)

Found guides only at the Touhy location. I picked up:

Kingdom Hearts II (last one I saw)
Saints Row (last one I saw)
Call of Duty 3
Resistance: Fall of Man (last one I saw)
FEAR (x2, one for a friend)

I also saw an old copy of the Oblivion guide but it had a new UPC sticker on it so I didn't want to deal with it, plus I already have that guide). They had a couple Red Steel, also, if anyone is interested.

[Gamblor]

I found 2 new copies of Resident Evil 2 for GameCube at Fry's in Downers Grove. I bought one of them.

I saw a Wii at the Target in South Elgin about a month ago on a Monday around noon. I bought it and ebayed it.

[shieryda]

Skokie CompUSA has everything 20-50% off. Still a few games left, but you better hurry!

[shieryda]

I went to 4 different Best Buys for the new guide drops:

HIP
Elston/Armitage
North/Sheffield
Touhy (Skokie)

Found guides only at the Touhy location. I picked up:

Kingdom Hearts II (last one I saw)
Saints Row (last one I saw)
Call of Duty 3
Resistance: Fall of Man (last one I saw)
FEAR (x2, one for a friend)

I also saw an old copy of the Oblivion guide but it had a new UPC sticker on it so I didn't want to deal with it, plus I already have that guide). They had a couple Red Steel, also, if anyone is interested.

Ha! I actually snagged that Oblivion guide that you passed on.

I also checked the North Riverside store, but had no luck with the guides. They must have pulled them all this morning, because there wasn't a single one from the list there this time around.

[crewj]

Skokie CompUSA has everything 20-50% off. Still a few games left, but you better hurry!

dang... gotta pass by there tomorrow!

[Johnny Postman]

Skokie CompUSA has everything 20-50% off. Still a few games left, but you better hurry!

Games are only 20% off unfortunately. Hopefully as they get closer to the final day, they will have a higher discount.

[chicagoz]

Games are only 20% off unfortunately. Hopefully as they get closer to the final day, they will have a higher discount.

20% off isn't a deal to me. I'd rather buy the games at a Best Buy close by me using a $5 off coupon and get reward zone points than drive out to Skokie and waste gas. Anyone been to the downtown CompUSA? I haven't gone cuz I'd imagine parking to be practically non-existant.

[chicagoz]

Ha! I actually snagged that Oblivion guide that you passed on.

I also checked the North Riverside store, but had no luck with the guides. They must have pulled them all this morning, because there wasn't a single one from the list there this time around.

Did you see that WiiPlay they had there at the North Riverside location? I was SO tempted to buy it but I passed.

And I'm glad you got that Oblivion guide. I saw 2 Red Steel guides there, also. Did you get them? I got so excited that I found the Kingdom Hearts II guide that I forgot to pick one of them up!

And I wasn't even going to go in the Touhy store but I figured I might as well since I was driving nearby it. I'm glad I did. Did you notice that they had alot of Rainbow Six Vegas guides there? We gotta remember that spot when that one drops!

[shieryda]

Did you see that WiiPlay they had there at the North Riverside location? I was SO tempted to buy it but I passed.

And I'm glad you got that Oblivion guide. I saw 2 Red Steel guides there, also. Did you get them? I got so excited that I found the Kingdom Hearts II guide that I forgot to pick one of them up!

And I wasn't even going to go in the Touhy store but I figured I might as well since I was driving nearby it. I'm glad I did. Did you notice that they had alot of Rainbow Six Vegas guides there? We gotta remember that spot when that one drops!

I didn't realize that Red Steel was on the list, else I would have picked one up for trade. It's funny, because I'm still seeing guides left over from a drop or 2 ago.

[ryosnk]

In the new Red eye newspaper they talk about the wii.

[chicagoz]

In the new Red eye newspaper they talk about the wii.

I have that. It's nothing really new. If you read Joystiq.com, you've read the story before. It's cool that it made the front page.

[crewj]

has anyone checked ou the compusa in skokie lately? any good deals? i'd drive out today, but it's crappy out there! :(

[MrDemonicAngel]

i cant seem to find a Wii Nunchuck anywhere...anyone know where i could find one around the schaumburg area? or deerfield(where i work)?

[chicagoz]

i cant seem to find a Wii Nunchuck anywhere...anyone know where i could find one around the schaumburg area? or deerfield(where i work)?

Sorry. I remember seeing some, but I've been to so many Best Buys and Targets in the past week that I can't remember which one had some.

[crewj]

just got back from compusa in skokie and picked up an ipod accessory and gunpey psp.

games are 40 off
ipod accessories are 60 off
tvs and lcds are 20 off
networking is 40 off? can't remember

still a decent selection of psp, 360, ps3 and wii games.
very few ps2, ds and xbox games

oh yea... of course no videogame hardware was there.

[chicagoz]

just got back from compusa in skokie and picked up an ipod accessory and gunpey psp.

games are 40 off
ipod accessories are 60 off
tvs and lcds are 20 off
networking is 40 off? can't remember

still a decent selection of psp, 360, ps3 and wii games.
very few ps2, ds and xbox games

oh yea... of course no videogame hardware was there.

Yes! NOW I'll consider buying 360 games. I may head up there at 10 am. I'm sure they'll be open at 10. Thanks for the heads up!

[malalrd]

I went to 4 different Best Buys for the new guide drops:

HIP
Elston/Armitage
North/Sheffield
Touhy (Skokie)

Found guides only at the Touhy location. I picked up:

Kingdom Hearts II (last one I saw)
Saints Row (last one I saw)
Call of Duty 3
Resistance: Fall of Man (last one I saw)
FEAR (x2, one for a friend)

I also saw an old copy of the Oblivion guide but it had a new UPC sticker on it so I didn't want to deal with it, plus I already have that guide). They had a couple Red Steel, also, if anyone is interested.

Ah okay. Now I know what happened. Actually was eyeing that Kingdom Hearts II guide but when I went to the store it was already gone! Usually, I can get the guides there I want even after couple of days have passed.

[briansraregames]

Just a heads up for anyone looking for Zelda The Minish Cap new:

Best Buy in Homewood on Halsted had about 10 of them today, still $30, not a great price, but it beats paying $45-50 on ebay.

They also still had a decent selection of the xbox star wars games that are $4.99 as well.

[MrDemonicAngel]

just got back from compusa in skokie and picked up an ipod accessory and gunpey psp.

games are 40 off
ipod accessories are 60 off
tvs and lcds are 20 off
networking is 40 off? can't remember

still a decent selection of psp, 360, ps3 and wii games.
very few ps2, ds and xbox games

oh yea... of course no videogame hardware was there.

were the 360 and wii games also 40% off??? were there alot left?

[chicagoz]

were the 360 and wii games also 40% off??? were there alot left?

I went to the one in Skokie. I didn't notice any Wii games, but I wasn't really looking for them. They did have some Xbox 360 and PS3 games 40% off. Some Xbox 360 games I noticed:

Phantasy Star (I bought one)
Hitman
Madden 07 LE
Full Auto
Perfect Dark Zero
Import Tuner
Need for Speed Most Wanted

Guides were 60% off.

[crewj]

were the 360 and wii games also 40% off??? were there alot left?

when i went there were a few, now that the weekend is here... stock will definitely change

[chicagoz]

I just came back from the CompUSA by the lake on Chicago Avenue. They have a huge selection of Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 games and accessories. The bad news is that the discount on them is only at 10% off. I hope all those games last till they get to 40% off.

[grendel19]

i cant seem to find a Wii Nunchuck anywhere...anyone know where i could find one around the schaumburg area? or deerfield(where i work)?I was just at the Schaumburg Toys 'R Us this afternoon and they had some, both wiimotes and nunchucks.

[chicagoz]

Anyone have any luck finding clearanced Xbox 360 games around Chicago?

[t3chn1c]

I'll keep you guys updated on things going on at the gamecrazys around the chicago area, I'm on the northside, if anybody is every up in the area drop in at the Clark/Granville Gamecrazy and say whats up to me.

[Thoren]

Hey technic, I live a few miles from you. I'm by California and Bryn Mawr.

[t3chn1c]

Hey technic, I live a few miles from you. I'm by California and Bryn Mawr.
Cool stop in the shop sometime, I hook you up. Just mention my live tag to me.

[shieryda]

I'm hoping to stop by the Skokie CompUSA tonight or tomorrow, so I'll post an update when I return!

[Johnny Postman]

If anyone still needs some of the $16.96 CC clearance games, the one on Elston still have a good supply of the PS2 stuff from the list. They're not on the shelves but in one of the bargin bins near the demo units.

Thoren, you must be my CAG evil twin because I'm also right around California/Bryn Mawr. Budlong Woods in the hiz-house! :-)

[shieryda]

Anyone live close to the Six Corners area?

[MrDemonicAngel]

I was just at the Schaumburg Toys 'R Us this afternoon and they had some, both wiimotes and nunchucks.

thanks...got my hands on it...

[chicagoz]

If anyone still needs some of the $16.96 CC clearance games, the one on Elston still have a good supply of the PS2 stuff from the list. They're not on the shelves but in one of the bargin bins near the demo units.

Do they still have Contact for Nintendo DS? I hope so. I saw those bins a few days ago but I didn't buy anything.

[chicagoz]

I'm hoping to stop by the Skokie CompUSA tonight or tomorrow, so I'll post an update when I return!

I went yesterday (Monday). They didn't have much. Alot of WoW Burning Crusade. Perfect Dark Zero, Pimp My Ride (360), a few original Xbox games. I saw one copy of Just Cause for Xbox 360 that I thought about buying but I passed. I walked out empty handed and won't be going back. I'm now concentrating on the Chicago Av CompUSA as they have a ton of stuff I want to buy.

And by six corners, you mean Irving Park, Cicero, and Milwaukee Avenue? I'm over by Humboldt Park (North Avenue and Western Avenue).

[shieryda]

I went yesterday (Monday). They didn't have much. Alot of WoW Burning Crusade. Perfect Dark Zero, Pimp My Ride (360), a few original Xbox games. I saw one copy of Just Cause for Xbox 360 that I thought about buying but I passed. I walked out empty handed and won't be going back. I'm now concentrating on the Chicago Av CompUSA as they have a ton of stuff I want to buy.

And by six corners, you mean Irving Park, Cicero, and Milwaukee Avenue? I'm over by Humboldt Park (North Avenue and Western Avenue).

You're saving me a trip to Skokie, then. I really wanted that King Kong, but I'm sure it's gone by now. Did you happen so see any hockey games for 360?

Yes, those 3 streets make up Six Corners.

[chicagoz]

You're saving me a trip to Skokie, then. I really wanted that King Kong, but I'm sure it's gone by now. Did you happen so see any hockey games for 360?

Yes, those 3 streets make up Six Corners.

I didn't see King Kong there. I did see some sports game for 360, but I can't remember if it was a hockey game. Sorry.

[Johnny Postman]

Do they still have Contact for Nintendo DS? I hope so. I saw those bins a few days ago but I didn't buy anything.

Didn't check for that as I had already picked up a copy at the North Ave store (was last one from there.)

I was going over to that indy used game store on Harlem sometime this week - I'll swing by and check the CC at Harlem/Grand and let you know if they have any Contacts there.

[t3chn1c]

Just a heads up guys GC is doing a B2G1 for used portable games(ds,psp, and so on) if you guys are looking for anything specific let me know and i'll check my store.

[georox]

Not sure if this is the *best* of places for this, but I figure I might get the best response from here, I'm also not sure if I already posted this due to I thought about posting a few nights ago but it was late and my memory if kind of blurry...

I'll be going to Chicago in about a month, and was wondering if anyone knew some good anime shops, the type that have a large selection of various things such as figures/candy/dvds/other weird stuff/etc. Like an import-ish one, not just the crap somewhere like Best Buy has, I know near me in Michigan we have WizzyWig but I'm hoping to find something down there to :) Anyways, if this is the wrong place to ask something like this let me know, was kind of hard deciding on somewhere.

[t3chn1c]

Not sure if this is the *best* of places for this, but I figure I might get the best response from here, I'm also not sure if I already posted this due to I thought about posting a few nights ago but it was late and my memory if kind of blurry...

I'll be going to Chicago in about a month, and was wondering if anyone knew some good anime shops, the type that have a large selection of various things such as figures/candy/dvds/other weird stuff/etc. Like an import-ish one, not just the crap somewhere like Best Buy has, I know near me in Michigan we have WizzyWig but I'm hoping to find something down there to :) Anyways, if this is the wrong place to ask something like this let me know, was kind of hard deciding on somewhere.

Geo, its MSI i know a couple dozen shops i can show you around while your here if you want just let me know when exactly your coming here so i can take a day or so off and show you around to the different spots.

[georox]

Geo, its MSI i know a couple dozen shops i can show you around while your here if you want just let me know when exactly your coming here so i can take a day or so off and show you around to the different spots.
Your kidding me right?

*edit*

Why do I end up finding you everywhere now

[t3chn1c]

Your kidding me right?

*edit*

Why do I end up finding you everywhere now

because you secretly want whats in my pants.

[georox]

because you secretly want whats in my pants.Thats a lie and you know it...

[rjarmstrong100]

t3chn1c, would you mind tossin' out some of the names of those Anime places you mentioned you knew of?

[t3chn1c]

I don't know any of the names of the places i just go most of em are just random shops i stopped in driving down broadway heading towards belmont. I tend not to remember names of anything(bad memory).

[chicagoz]

I don't think it would count as an "anime/import shop" but Chicago Comics on Clark St. north of Belmont is a comic book shop that has lot of indie comics. They also have alot of other cool stuff. I think it's worth a look.

A co-worker of mine goes to this store (out in the burbs?) that has a ton of anime and import stuff. He goes there all the time for anything he needs. I'll have to pry that info out of him next time I see him.

[Blackout]

Any people score with the B2G1 at any Crazy's?

[georox]

I don't think it would count as an "anime/import shop" but Chicago Comics on Clark St. north of Belmont is a comic book shop that has lot of indie comics. They also have alot of other cool stuff. I think it's worth a look.

A co-worker of mine goes to this store (out in the burbs?) that has a ton of anime and import stuff. He goes there all the time for anything he needs. I'll have to pry that info out of him next time I see him.

I'll definitely try to find this place.

[Johnny Postman]

Do they still have Contact for Nintendo DS? I hope so. I saw those bins a few days ago but I didn't buy anything.

Checked today and both the Elston CC and the Harlem/Grand CC in Elmwood Park have 2 copies of Contact. At Elston, I put them at the bottom of the clearance bin (along with 2 Dragon Quest Heroes) so any CAGs needing them - dig deep. At the Elmwood Park store, the two Contacts are on the shelf.

[briansraregames]

Just a heads up for anyone looking for Zelda The Minish Cap new:

Best Buy in Homewood on Halsted had about 10 of them today, still $30, not a great price, but it beats paying $45-50 on ebay.

They also still had a decent selection of the xbox star wars games that are $4.99 as well.

fucking lurkers...went back today and every single copy of Zelda MC were gone

[briansraregames]

Several Chicagoland Gamecrazy stores are shutting their doors in the near future. The folowing have been confirmed:

Cicero IL
16th & Cicero Ave

Chicago

53rd & Ashland


Please post if you guys know of any other GCs closing down. It's a disturbing trend, but for these locations, I don't blame them.

[t3chn1c]

Those stores are closing but the company is reopening about 40 new stores in the chicagoland area in the next 2 years(they trying by the end of 07). The Niles store has closed already and my store(Clark/Granville) recieved nearly all their inventory.

[malalrd]

Any people score with the B2G1 at any Crazy's?

Its so YMMV. I went to couple of gamecrazy and only one of them knew about the sale and they had pretty much next to nothing. The store I went to was on Harlem Ave in Elmwood Park. Anywhere else? Mostly looking for Monster Hunter Freedom for PSP... if anyone see a copy let me know.

[t3chn1c]

I'm not sure but i think my store on Clark/Granville has it we have a bunch of psp games but not really shit anyone would want but should check it out man,

[chicagoz]

Checked today and both the Elston CC and the Harlem/Grand CC in Elmwood Park have 2 copies of Contact. At Elston, I put them at the bottom of the clearance bin (along with 2 Dragon Quest Heroes) so any CAGs needing them - dig deep. At the Elmwood Park store, the two Contacts are on the shelf.

I picked up one of those Contacts from the Elston Circuit City on Friday. Thanks!

[malalrd]

I'm not sure but i think my store on Clark/Granville has it we have a bunch of psp games but not really shit anyone would want but should check it out man,

Just called around some Gamecrazy as I didn't want to waste my time driving there if they didn't have the sale going on. I spoke to the person at the Clark/Granville store and they said the sale was over. So yeah call me confused....

[briansraregames]

Its so YMMV. I went to couple of gamecrazy and only one of them knew about the sale and they had pretty much next to nothing. The store I went to was on Harlem Ave in Elmwood Park. Anywhere else? Mostly looking for Monster Hunter Freedom for PSP... if anyone see a copy let me know.

It is not YMMV. This deal is going on at all gamecrazy stores. If a store doesn't honor the sale have them call the store that knows what's going on (Harlem, North Avenue, Munster IN are a few). If they refuse, call the DM. I have personally only dealt with John Fabian and Adrian Castelleta, both of them are great guys and easy to deal with, but I know that there's another DM named Chuck and at least one more DM in the area that I have not met yet.

[malalrd]

It is not YMMV. This deal is going on at all gamecrazy stores. If a store doesn't honor the sale have them call the store that knows what's going on (Harlem, North Avenue, Munster IN are a few). If they refuse, call the DM. I have personally only dealt with John Fabian and Adrian Castelleta, both of them are great guys and easy to deal with, but I know that there's another DM named Chuck and at least one more DM in the area that I have not met yet.

Haha you just posted that while I was writing my other one... So how do I get in touch with the DM and try to get them to honor their own promotion?

[briansraregames]

Haha you just posted that while I was writing my other one... So how do I get in touch with the DM and try to get them to honor their own promotion?

Well, most stores have the Store Manager and DM info on a little sign somwhere in the store. If you can't locate it, try calling 1-877-325-8687. That's GC corporate HQ. They should be able to help you out.

[t3chn1c]

The promotion doesn't end until the 23rd they are just retarded and don't know where to look for the current promotions. If you come in today or call I will look for what you want.

[un_plug]

Just an update on Chicago stuff. On Sat. I went to the CompUSA Downtown. Still don't bother right now, most suff is still just 10-30% off, no real deals. The CC on Elston still had a few Contact, Rocket Slime, & Zelda Four Swords GBA for 16.96.
Best Buy Elston had a few PS2 DragonQuest for 19.95 plus 25% off.
That's All.

[chicagoz]

Just an update on Chicago stuff. On Sat. I went to the CompUSA Downtown. Still don't bother right now, most suff is still just 10-30% off, no real deals. The CC on Elston still had a few Contact, Rocket Slime, & Zelda Four Swords GBA for 16.96.
Best Buy Elston had a few PS2 DragonQuest for 19.95 plus 25% off.
That's All.

Thanks for the update, especially for the downtown CompUSA update. I wanted to go there Saturday to see if the video games made it past 10% off yet.

EDIT: If anyone is going to pick up Call of Duty 2 ($14) and Call of Duty 3 Gold Edition ($40) for Xbox 360 at Circuit City this week want to do me a favor? Could you pick me up a copy of each and I'd buy them from ya Friday? I'd give you a positive iTrader rating, of course. The money I had to pick these up is now spoken for. I got dam near all my windows on my car busted and that's got to be fixed asap :(

[Blackout]

Went to a COMP USA in I believe Skokie, it was cleaned out, nothing left. I had gone there only 2 weeks ago and there were shelves of games. The clearance was only at 40% today too.

[t3chn1c]

malalrd my store on Clark/Granville has monster hunter freedom for psp and a bunch of other games you should check it out. The store is located at 6201 N Clark.

[chicagoz]

Went to a COMP USA in I believe Skokie, it was cleaned out, nothing left. I had gone there only 2 weeks ago and there were shelves of games. The clearance was only at 40% today too.

At that CompUSA, it seems all the good games sold when they were at 20% off.

[shieryda]

At that CompUSA, it seems all the good games sold when they were at 20% off.

They must not have been purchased by CAGs.:D We know how to wait for lower prices!

[chicagoz]

Yes! Fixed my car and have a few bucks left. I dunno if it's worth a try but now I want to go try to find a copy of Call of Duty 2 at Circuit City. Hope they weren't hoarded...

EDIT: Just got back from Sheffield/North Ave Circuit City. They have a few of those $14 Call of Duty 2's left if anyone's looking for them.


They must not have been purchased by CAGs.:D We know how to wait for lower prices!

Indeed!

[aduckie]

Any Wii's anywhere guys?

[malalrd]

I think walmart is due for a shipment. My suggestion is to call around noon to your walmart everyday this week and see if they have them in stock. Otherwise, sunday circuit city will be having them.

[malalrd]

malalrd my store on Clark/Granville has monster hunter freedom for psp and a bunch of other games you should check it out. The store is located at 6201 N Clark.

Thanks dude, but ended up getting one somewhere else.
But will stop by next time I am around the area.

[ryosnk]

I finally found a wii (they had a few more) at the best buy in Lagrange, IL.

[malalrd]

I finally found a wii (they had a few more) at the best buy in Lagrange, IL.

Hm I am guessing it is already sold out if this was last night.

[un_plug]

Anybody have any news of the CompUSA downtown?

[chicagoz]

Anybody have any news of the CompUSA downtown?

I may go there tomorrow (Friday) to check it out again. I'll be pissed if the video games are still 10% off. Of course, I'll let you all know the results if I go.

[phreak5k]

Games are now 15% off. I went there earlier today (Thursday) and am going back tomorrow to do some price comparisons on some HDTVs.

[CAG 79]

I've mentioned it before but I'll say it again. The Sam's Club by Northlake/Melrose Park has a whole mess of Wii's in stock. The only thing is that they come bundled with Zelda TP, which is not a bad thing. Price is $298.

[phreak5k]

Anyone seen any WalMarts with the 360 HD-DVD drive for $130?

[Johnny Postman]

Anyone seen any WalMarts with the 360 HD-DVD drive for $130?

I'd be surprised if we did - Chicago area Walmarts never seem to have the great clearance deals that other parts of the country get.

[chicagoz]

I'd be surprised if we did - Chicago area Walmarts never seem to have the great clearance deals that other parts of the country get.

You're right about that!

[Caj814]

Hey everyone

I'm new here and I was wondering if anyone knows of a decent deal for Super Smash Brothers Melee New or Used?I can only seem to find it for 29.99 and wanted to get it for under $20.Thanks

[suikoden2003]

does anyone here knows if anywhere that sells dynasty warriors5 empires new here in chicago anymore? Thanks

[Blackout]

For the DW5 try Gamecrazy on Central. I think I saw them there. Call ahead first though!!

Hey, wanna get Castlevania DOS at Best buy, in the cheapy thread many people are finding multiple copies. Anyone in Chicago been getting these or seen them at any Best Buys???

Please let me know, thanks!!!:bouncy:

[chicagoz]

If I head out to any Best Buys Tuesday, I'll keep an eye out for it.

[malalrd]

For the DW5 try Gamecrazy on Central. I think I saw them there. Call ahead first though!!

Hey, wanna get Castlevania DOS at Best buy, in the cheapy thread many people are finding multiple copies. Anyone in Chicago been getting these or seen them at any Best Buys???

Please let me know, thanks!!!:bouncy:

I think I seen them at pretty much every best buy I went to.
If you want a specific one, try the one by Elston/Fullerton.

[Blackout]

Cool thanks, gonna pick me up a copy this weekend!!

[suikoden2003]

thanks for the heads up, but im looking for DW5: EMPIRES. elston's bestbuy only have DW5: XL.

[bobo2k4]

Just got back from Compusa in downtown.
Games are still only 10% and accessories are 15%.
They had a sign that said that there were PS3s in stock but I didn't ask about it.

[chicagoz]

Just got back from Compusa in downtown.
Games are still only 10% and accessories are 15%.
They had a sign that said that there were PS3s in stock but I didn't ask about it.

Oh man, it's taking FOREVER for those video games to drop past 10%! Do they still have that nice slection of games?

[un_plug]

My coworker bought a copy last night. They still had the 9.99 sign up but it rang 19.99. He was able to get the manager to honor the price, but it looks like they
have changed it in their computers to 19.99 folks.

[bobo2k4]

Oh man, it's taking FOREVER for those video games to drop past 10%! Do they still have that nice slection of games?


Everything is pretty much still there. I did take the last copy of Phoenix Wright JFA tho. I just couldn't want any longer.

[Blackout]

My coworker bought a copy last night. They still had the 9.99 sign up but it rang 19.99. He was able to get the manager to honor the price, but it looks like they
have changed it in their computers to 19.99 folks.

Which Best Buy was it? You think they would still honor the 9.99 tag?

[un_plug]

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My coworker bought a copy last night. They still had the 9.99 sign up but it rang 19.99. He was able to get the manager to honor the price, but it looks like they
have changed it in their computers to 19.99 folks.

Which Best Buy was it? You think they would still honor the 9.99 tag?
It was out in the suburbs, and since it took him like 15 minutes of them checking and then getting the manager I'm sure they took down the 9.99 sticker board then and there.

[un_plug]

Ok so the games are still jsut 10 to 15% off.

What about the rest of the store?

I'm looking to pick up some mac stuff, pureav cables, and maybe a camera or other electronics. Last I saw most stuff was 30%. Mac only 10-20%. Nothing was moving. Has anything else changed. Are the discounts any bigger. Is the store still full of stuff or is it starting to clear out?

[phreak5k]

Last time I was in the downtown chicago CompUSA the mac stuff (hardware) was still only 5% off and it seemed as though people had actually picked up a lot of stuff. This was the same deal with laptops too. The larger TVs (37+) were still there and I think you might be able to get some deals but you could wait a while. I'm going to stop by later today so I'll report any news.

[Gamblor]

I went to the CompUSA downtown yesterday. It was somewhat cleared out of stuff. Or maybe I should say there were areas noticibly thinning out of product.

The computers were pretty picked over, surprisingly. I didn't think $50 off an already overpriced machine was a good deal at all.

The games were starting to thin out a little. Still only like 10 percent off though.

[aduckie]

Wii sightings anywhere... anyone?

[chicagoz]

Wii sightings anywhere... anyone?

Isn't Toys R Us getting Wiis in Sunday?

[rjarmstrong100]

While coming back on the 70 Bus from the Buyers Flea Market (Nice stand there with video games in the parking garage esque section) There was a shop called Gamerz (on Division, don't remember the other street). Does anyone know how good the store is? I believe I've seen it mentioned on here somewhere before but I can't locate it.

[chicagoz]

While coming back on the 70 Bus from the Buyers Flea Market (Nice stand there with video games in the parking garage esque section) There was a shop called Gamerz (on Division, don't remember the other street). Does anyone know how good the store is? I believe I've seen it mentioned on here somewhere before but I can't locate it.

That is kinda new. I used to live right around the corner from it. It used to be call "Geek" something...it was a computer repair/consulting place, but I guess that tanked. I've been meaning to go but never had the time when I had some extra spending money.

[servbot]

Does Fry's still carry import games? Interested in Jump Ultimate Stars

[ROD28]

:twoguns: BUY XBOX 360 OR PS3 AND $150 WORTH OF GAMES AND ACC AND GET $50 GIFT CARD.

WHAT A JOKE!

[phreak5k]

I was just scouring Craigslist and found a sealed copy of The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Colectors Edition (http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ele/304302578.html) for the xbox 360 $40 or $45 dollars. The title says $40 but the description says $45. I got mine a couple of months ago for $50 off ebay. Just thought I would pass along the deal.

[chicagoz]

Does Fry's still carry import games? Interested in Jump Ultimate Stars

Yes, but last time I went, they only had a few titles for most of the consoles.

[FatBoyInside]

Quick heads up...Best Buy on North Ave. in Chicago has restocked a BOATLOAD of sealed Halo 2 Limited Editions for $9.99 each. I spotted at least 30+ on the shelves this afternoon (Sat. 4/7). Happy hunting and happy Easter, too.

[shieryda]

Guys, if you want a copy of this game, you'd better get it quick! All copies are disappearing quickly at this price. I got the last regular edition at the Target in Broadview, and they only had 1 special edition copy left.

[chicagoz]

I picked up a copy at the Target at the Brickyard (Naragansett and Diversey). It was the only regular edition that had left on the shelf and they had only one special edition left on the shelf with the price tag CLEARLY marked. I, too, don't think this game will last at Target at this price. Get it while you can.

Also: Duckie, did you finally get your Wii?

And has anyone been to the Chicago Av. CompUSA in the last few days? I guess I'll head out there this Saturday if no one can report back in.

[suikoden2003]

been to compusa last week downtown. most games are still there. and things r still 20-40% off

[phreak5k]

I was there earlier today and the signs were 20-50% off but I really didn't see anything that was 50%. The games section was all %20 I believe except for ps3 games which were 25% off.

[un_plug]

Went to Downtown CompUSA on Sat. Games still 20% off. No deals on anything else either. Only good thigns, Monster power strips 50% and iPod accessories 40%.
Everything else pretty much still 20-30% off retail, no real deal.

[MrDemonicAngel]

just came back from Walmart in DEERFIELD/WHEELING (Lake Cook Rd) they had 1 Wii left......goodluck to anyone who wants it

[chicagoz]

Lincoln Park Costco (Damen, Diversey, and Elston) got a pallet of Wii Bundles in tonight and they will be for sale tomorrow morning when the warehouse opens. About twenty-something come on a pallet. The bundle includes the console, an extra Wiimote, and Zelda for about $319.99 (?)

Last time I checked, video game consoles do not fall under Costco's revised return policy on electronics, so you get an unlimited warranty, also.

Of course, you will need a membership to buy the bundle. Good luck!

[grendel19]

Kind of ridiculous that you still can't just walk into a store and pick up a Wii off the shelf, 6 months after its release.

I guess the 360 was like that too. Seems like both companies was/is intentionally inflating demand.

[grendel19]

Saw the black 360 controller and plug and play kit today at Bloomindale's (Army Trail Rd.) Best Buy. There was also a packaged combo controller & plug and play for $69.99, $10 savings.

[phreak5k]

I just got back from CompUSA in dowtown. it's still 25%-50% with games and accessories at 25%. I managed to score an HD-DVD drive for the 360. They must've had one in the back and finally put it on the floor. Sorry but it was the only one.

[chicagoz]

I just got back from CompUSA in dowtown. it's still 25%-50% with games and accessories at 25%. I managed to score an HD-DVD drive for the 360. They must've had one in the back and finally put it on the floor. Sorry but it was the only one.

Games and accessories at 25% off? Ok, I think I may finally head back and see what kind of stuff they have left. Parking on the street is going to be a pain, tho. ARGH.

[phreak5k]

I checked back yesterday and CompUSA dowtown now has prices 30%-50% off. Games are 30% off. Also anyone wanting some blue-ray titles they are 40% off and there is a medium selection. Too bad they only have 3 HD-DVDs left.


*UPDATE* I mistyped games are only 30% off. Sorry if I wasted anyone's gas or time.

[chicagoz]

I checked back yesterday and CompUSA dowtown now has prices 30%-50% off. Games are 50% off. Also anyone wanting some blue-ray titles they are 40% off and there is a medium selection. Too bad they only have 3 HD-DVDs left.

Wow...I'm going there right now - literally!

[bobo2k4]

Anyone know when the downtown compusa going to close?

[phreak5k]

Anyone know when the downtown compusa going to close?
I would guess the end of May or possibly June if they stretch out the sales.

[Johnny Postman]

Anyone know when the downtown compusa going to close?

They're following a pattern of knocking an extra 5% off per week - the store still has plenty of stock so it doesn't seem like there's any rush to close. I'd guess 4 weeks or so to get up to 50-70% off then a final week where they ramp it up with the last day being 90% off everything - similar to what they did at the Skokie location.

The trick is to time it so the discount is low enough and they still have a good selection. Right now, they still have a ton of stuff in stock but 30% off isn't that much better than using a GGC for something at Best Buy. Some games are even a worse deal because CompUSA always lags behind on lowering MSRP - Blitz for the 360 is still $50 compared to $20 elsewhere.

I'm hoping to last until 40% off to go for some stuff I really wanted (Test Drive: Unlimited, Civil War.)

[chicagoz]

I went to the Chicago Av. CompUSA today (Saturday).

Yeah, even with the games at 30% off, they still have a lot of them left. I also saw a sign that said the store will be open for only 14 more days.

I couldn't resist. I bought Battle for Middle Earth II (Xbox 360), plus the strategy guide for it. Also picked up 2 (Dune and The Mummy Returns) of what little HD DVD movies they had left. Funny, they still have a couple shelves of Blu Ray movies left.

I'll be going back there probably next Saturday to hopefully get that Star Trek game for Xbox 360, and see if their SD flash memory cards prices plummet.

[MrDemonicAngel]

looking for Puzzle Quest for the DS....anyone seen it? schaumburg/deerfield and anywhere inbetween those two...

[phreak5k]

Stopped by CompUSA on Chicago today. The sign said 13 days left. Games were still 30% off. I'll stop by again on Wednesday to see if they've dropped the prices. There was still a very decent amount of ps2 and xbox/360 games.

[Johnny Postman]

Stopped by CompUSA on Chicago today. The sign said 13 days left. Games were still 30% off. I'll stop by again on Wednesday to see if they've dropped the prices. There was still a very decent amount of ps2 and xbox/360 games.

Thanks for the update - I'm planning on checking Fri/Sat as well and will let people know the % off. Hopefully, between all the Chicago CAGs we can keep track of the discount as it goes up and how much stock is left.

[phreak5k]

CompUSA earier today: 11 days left 40%-60% on most things (saw some straggling 30%) games were 40% off. Alright selection, the shelf was filled but there were only a hanful of games I'm interested in getting.

[shajek]

looking for Puzzle Quest for the DS....anyone seen it? schaumburg/deerfield and anywhere inbetween those two...

Only place I've seen it is BB in Batavia on Randall Road. I've almost pulled the trigger three times... I might go back next week.

[shajek]

CompUSA earier today: 11 days left 40%-60% on most things (saw some straggling 30%) games were 40% off. Alright selection, the shelf was filled but there were only a hanful of games I'm interested in getting.

CompUSA on Randall Road in Geneva has 6 days left. 50-70% off everything. Only one Wii game left, a whole ton of 360 games and a few PSP...

There's even a 42" LG LCD TV for $100... but it's got a HUGE crack through the screen.

[Rdubb4]

CompUSA on Randall Road in Geneva has 6 days left. 50-70% off everything. Only one Wii game left, a whole ton of 360 games and a few PSP...

There's even a 42" LG LCD TV for $100... but it's got a HUGE crack through the screen.

I was bored this afternoon so I decided to follow this tip and also hit up the CompUsa in Schaumburg. I ended up with Project 8 and PGR for 360, Liberty City Stories for Ps2 and a nice belkin ipod case for a grand total of around $50. Afternoon well spent.

[phreak5k]

CompUSA on Chicago Ave. still had the 11 days till closing sign up. 40%-60% most of the store. 40% off games. There was still a fair amount of games but it looked like they were starting to get a little picked through. I nabbed an upgrade version of Vista Ultimate for $130. I'll stop by again probably sometime this weekend and at least monday.

[Rdubb4]

I forgot to mention, the CUSA in Schaumburg had 8-10 copies of College Hoops 2k7 for the interested. I make no guarantee of them being there, I saw them at about 3pm this afternoon.

[Johnny Postman]

CompUSA on Chicago Ave still 40% off games - Sign says 10 days left 'til closing.

A lot of the better 360 games are gone now & same for PS2 (they had a dozen or more FFXII last week - nothing now.) Couple of notable 360 games with decent stock - Civil War, Test Drive Unlimited, King Kong, Madden 07, NHL 07, NCAA Football 2K7. These might survive a drop to 50% or more if the weekend tourist crowd doesn't snatch everything up.

360 Accessories picked over thoroughly (no 12 month Live kits left and most of what's left are official MS Component/S-Video cables)

Also, somebody totally cleaned out every PS3 game & accessory sometime in the last few days as well.

One find if anyone doesn't have it yet is a bunch of Elite Beat Agents still on the shelf.

I'll check again Monday to see if the % has gone up.

[phreak5k]

CompUSA on Chicago Ave still 40% off games - Sign says 10 days left 'til closing.

A lot of the better 360 games are gone now & same for PS2 (they had a dozen or more FFXII last week - nothing now.) Couple of notable 360 games with decent stock - Civil War, Test Drive Unlimited, King Kong, Madden 07, NHL 07, NCAA Football 2K7. These might survive a drop to 50% or more if the weekend tourist crowd doesn't snatch everything up.

360 Accessories picked over thoroughly (no 12 month Live kits left and most of what's left are official MS Component/S-Video cables)

Also, somebody totally cleaned out every PS3 game & accessory sometime in the last few days as well.

One find if anyone doesn't have it yet is a bunch of Elite Beat Agents still on the shelf.

I'll check again Monday to see if the % has gone up.
I was there around 6:00 today and saw a couple of ps3 games (full auto, sonic, drankenguard or something). They were kind of hidden but I think they were more or less misplaced. There were also some Wii games placed behind others (Avatar is the only one I can think of now) Also I was lucky and found a hidden FFXII so I grabbed that. Hopefully that stock of Bully sticks around by monday.

Also if someone really wanted FFXII I would be willing to meet them to sell it back at cost ($32.69). I picked it up mainly because it was the last one. I have a lot of games to go through so I probably won't be getting around to it for a couple of months. So if anyone wants it, it's still in the bag next to my desk.

[WeaponX2099]

I was there around 6:00 today and saw a couple of ps3 games (full auto, sonic, drankenguard or something). They were kind of hidden but I think they were more or less misplaced. There were also some Wii games placed behind others (Avatar is the only one I can think of now) Also I was lucky and found a hidden FFXII so I grabbed that. Hopefully that stock of Bully sticks around by monday.

Also if someone really wanted FFXII I would be willing to meet them to sell it back at cost ($32.69). I picked it up mainly because it was the last one. I have a lot of games to go through so I probably won't be getting around to it for a couple of months. So if anyone wants it, it's still in the bag next to my desk.

i was also there dayto around 4:00. I going to buy DOA4 for 360 but it was still $22 after 40% off and that's not worth it. I hopefully go back on Tuesday or wednesday if the games and 3 months X-Box live kit is 50-60% off. I may also pick up a king Kong for 360 too.

By the way, if anyone knows where is a Costco on the south side of city?

[phreak5k]

i was also there dayto around 4:00. I going to buy DOA4 for 360 but it was still $22 after 40% off and that's not worth it. I hopefully go back on Tuesday or wednesday if the games and 3 months X-Box live kit is 50-60% off. I may also pick up a king Kong for 360 too.

By the way, if anyone knows where is a Costco on the south side of city?

There is one down around Midway on Cicero. You can get a listing at the web site I believe.

[Johnny Postman]

i was also there dayto around 4:00. I going to buy DOA4 for 360 but it was still $22 after 40% off and that's not worth it. I hopefully go back on Tuesday or wednesday if the games and 3 months X-Box live kit is 50-60% off. I may also pick up a king Kong for 360 too.

By the way, if anyone knows where is a Costco on the south side of city?

The only Costco on the south side is the one over by Ford City. It's on the west side of Cicero at 72nd-73rd St.

[malalrd]

Did anyone see copy of Tony Hawk P8 for PSP at Costco? Not sure if stores carry the PSP version or not. Thanks in advance.

[chicagoz]

I was at the Chicago Av CompUSA Saturday afternoon at about noon. I had to buy Blazing Angels and Tomb Raider for Xbox 360 cuz (as far as I could tell), they were the last or second to last on the shelf.

I do want to thank everyone for reporting about the CompUSA clearance status. I plan on going back Mon, Tues, or Wed, for the Star Trek game and a Kodak camera starter kit (I just want the crappy tabletop tripod in it), if the markdown hits a great percentage. If anyone goes on any of these days, please report anything as soon as possible. Thanks!

[phreak5k]

I was at the Chicago Av CompUSA Saturday afternoon at about noon. I had to buy Blazing Angels and Tomb Raider for Xbox 360 cuz (as far as I could tell), they were the last or second to last on the shelf.

I do want to thank everyone for reporting about the CompUSA clearance status. I plan on going back Mon, Tues, or Wed, for the Star Trek game and a Kodak camera starter kit (I just want the crappy tabletop tripod in it), if the markdown hits a great percentage. If anyone goes on any of these days, please report anything as soon as possible. Thanks!

I forgot about Blazing Angels. Hopefully I can find a hidden one on my way back today. I don't remember seeing any yesterday.

[shieryda]

This store had about 20 Wiis in stock last night at 9:30PM. Get 'em while they're hot!

[Blackout]

Did anyone score big on the B2G1F at Gamestop? I was quite surprised at the quality of good stuff at some of them.

[shieryda]

Did anyone score big on the B2G1F at Gamestop? I was quite surprised at the quality of good stuff at some of them.

Yes. I wanted to go back again and get 3 more, but I have to practice some restraint.

By the way, if anyone is looking for blue Gamer Giftcards from BB, the store on Harlem/Irving Park had about 30 of them last night. The coupon expires 6/30/07.

[phreak5k]

Chicago Ave CompUSA stil said 9 days until closing (I'm pretty sure this is a trick to get people to buy more since they usually knock off a day every other day). Prices were still 40%-60$ with games still at 40%. Still a quantiful selection, just not quality. The've moved everything away from the wall and into an aisle.

[Johnny Postman]

Did anyone score big on the B2G1F at Gamestop? I was quite surprised at the quality of good stuff at some of them.

I used this sale to stock up on DS games - got lucky in that all were complete w/ box/manuals and in mint condition except for the cases (most were dinged up as happens to all EB used games but easy enough to swap out for a new case.)

picked up...

Monopoly/Boggle/Yahtzee/Battleship
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Lost in Blue 2
Phoenix Wright: Justice for All
Wario: Master of Disguise
Kirby: Squeek Squad

[Johnny Postman]

Chicago Ave CompUSA stil said 9 days until closing (I'm pretty sure this is a trick to get people to buy more since they usually knock off a day every other day). Prices were still 40%-60$ with games still at 40%. Still a quantiful selection, just not quality. They've moved everything away from the wall and into an aisle.

Thanks for the update - I will try to make it Wed to check for a drop but Friday at least for sure. Also, I think I see why CompUSA is closing most of their stores - they had 14 days 'til closing on the 28th but now still have 9 left? Who needs to bother with selling stuff when you can manipulate the space/time continuum?

[shieryda]

Any chance there'd still be a Marvel: UA game at CompUSA downtown?

[phreak5k]

Any chance there'd still be a Marvel: UA game at CompUSA downtown?

I don't remember seeing one today. I have seen a returned copy sold "as is" floating around. I'm not sure how much it was or what the damages were but I'll keep an eye out tomorrow or wednesday.

[joeposh]

Any chance there'd still be a Marvel: UA game at CompUSA downtown?

I don't think I saw one yesterday. Also, all that was left for the Wii was two overpriced copies of Far Cry (still at the original retail of 50 bucks), and one copy of "The Grimm Adventures of..." The last copy of Avatar sold while I was there.

On the 360 front there were tons of copies of King Kong, which I actually bit on since it came out to just over 10 bucks. PGR, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, NHL 2K7/2007 were all there in spades. There were a few copies of Oblivion (regular edition) floating around as well, but it was still too rich for my blood at this point.

DS selection is crap, mostly Burnout and crappy licensed games. Lego Star Wars II was the only stand out there. PSP has a ton of games, PS2 selection is great, but XBOX is mainly sports titles. If it drops to 60 anytime soon, there could be some pretty damn good gets in the bunch.

Computers are still quite overpriced (20 percent off I think, but none of them seem like deals).

In a rather funny note, someone literally bought the chair the security guy at the exit was sitting on while we were there. The staff thought it was a joke at first and laughed it off but the guy was dead serious. Liquidations bring out some interesting people to be sure.

[joeposh]

Also, did anyone happen to pick up a cheap copy of Tony Hawk for the 360 or Wii at Costco that they'd be willing to sell to a fellow Chicagoian at around cost? I went to the one in Niles this past Saturday only to find that they were completely picked over.

[phreak5k]

Chicago Ave. CompUSA seems to have jumped ahead in time, the sign read 7 days left. Sill 40%-60%. I did not see Marvel Ultimate Alliance, but it is possible it was buried in the back of some of the games.

[shieryda]

On the 360 front there were tons of copies of King Kong, which I actually bit on since it came out to just over 10 bucks. PGR, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, NHL 2K7/2007 were all there in spades.

NHL 07? I may have to go for one of those, and a King Kong.

I'm going down there tomorrow night, so maybe I'll see another CAG or 2 there!

[phreak5k]

6 days left for CompUSA Chicago Ave. 50%-70% with games at 50%. It looks like we can still hold out, the selection hasn't gone down much.

[shieryda]

6 days left for CompUSA Chicago Ave. 50%-70% with games at 50%. It looks like we can still hold out, the selection hasn't gone down much.

Thank you. I'll post another update when I return from the store tonight.

[Zmonkay]

my last final is tomorrow, I too may stop by and see what 360 games I can find.

[shieryda]

3 days left at CompUSA. Games are 70% off. I managed to get the last 2 copies of NHL 07. The rest of the games for 360 were:

PGR3 (5 or 6)
Eragon (3 or 4)
Pimp My Ride (several)
Kameo (1, maybe 2)
NFS: MW (2 or 3)
NFS: Carbon (4 or 5)

:xbox:
Madden 07 (several)
NFL Head Coach (4 or 5)

They still had a few PC games, too. The only 1 I noticed was WoW: Burning Crusade. Also, still a few DS games.

[chicagoz]

3 days left at CompUSA. Games are 70% off. I managed to get the last 2 copies of NHL 07. The rest of the games for 360 were:

PGR3 (5 or 6)
Eragon (3 or 4)
Pimp My Ride (several)
Kameo (1, maybe 2)
NFS: MW (2 or 3)
NFS: Carbon (4 or 5)

:xbox:
Madden 07 (several)
NFL Head Coach (4 or 5)

They still had a few PC games, too. The only 1 I noticed was WoW: Burning Crusade. Also, still a few DS games.

Thanks. I'll be heading up there tomorrow morning to hopefully get a copy of NFS Carbon and any other misc. junk they have for cheap. Thanks. I hope they are open at 9 am(?)

EDIT: I guess they open at 11 am on Sundays.

[Blackout]

Have any of you noticed yard sales popping up in the Chicago area?

[bobo2k4]

So is Monday the last day for Compusa in downtown?
I'm going to check it out tmrw after work and see what I can clean out.

[bobo2k4]

Well got there late and the store is now no more.
But ended up buying a wii at the gamestop on canal.
The guy said that they still have 2 more.

[tcp_suicide]

As in the store is completely closed? Boo.

[fLipEN`]

Yeah i totally missed out on the clearance.

Anyways have any of you guys seen Mario Power Tennis anywhere? I'm trying to get my hands on one.

[malalrd]

It is VERY RARE find. Havn't seen one excpet on ebay of course.

[drbennway]

Yeah i totally missed out on the clearance.

Anyways have any of you guys seen Mario Power Tennis anywhere? I'm trying to get my hands on one.

Not sure where you live but they had a used copy Mario Power Tennis at the GS in Shorewood, Il (near Plainfield) yesterday

[fLipEN`]

Not sure where you live but they had a used copy Mario Power Tennis at the GS in Shorewood, Il (near Plainfield) yesterday

It's like $45 used right? :cry:

[ryosnk]

I saw Raiden 3 and Red star at the brickyard gamestop if anyone is interested.

[chicagoz]

Just came back from my local Gamestop (2506 W North Ave). I'm suprised that I found a couple games I wanted from the huge sale they're having right now. I picked up Popolocrois and RPG Maker 3. Is RPG Maker 3 considered a rare game? They had 3 left.

I saw Raiden 3 and Red star at the brickyard gamestop if anyone is interested.

Hmmm....I want Red Star. Thanks.

[ryosnk]

Has anyone seen odin sphere at best buy?



update: Found one at the golf mill best buy. The employee said they only received two copies, so their is one more copy left.

[chicagoz]

Has anyone seen odin sphere at best buy?



update: Found one at the golf mill best buy. The employee said they only received two copies, so their is one more copy left.

That's a new release game? And if it is, they only got 2 copies in? Wow...

[joeposh]

That's a new release game? And if it is, they only got 2 copies in? Wow...

Well, it is being published by Atlus...

[dfg]

I think I saw a coupla copies of Odin Sphere at the Best Buy in Skokie (Village Crossing). That I also saw copies of Disgaea 2 at some random Best Buy makes me doubt how rare or hard-to-come-by those titles will be in the near future.

FYI for any Chicago CAGers, and specifically RPG fans, who are looking to take advantage of the EB/GS B2G1 starting tomorrow, the GS in "Ravenswood Manor" on Montrose west of Western has 1 used copy each of all 3 Shadow Hearts games, if you wanna grab those in one fell swoop. I also saw 4 used copies of Disgaea 2, 4x of La Pucelle, some Suikoden Tactics, and a Suikoden 5, 0 Tales series games, and 1 copy of the 50% off FFXII CE. Also a coupla copies of the $5 Rumble Roses.

[ryosnk]

Will anyone be getting the halo zune?

[D_Icon]

Regular Zune at K-Mart $219.99 with bonus case.

[chicagoz]

Will anyone be getting the halo zune?

No. Legendary Halo 3 Edition costs so much, IF I had money to blow on a Halo Zune, it's going to the Legendary.

[ryosnk]

Are their any gamecrazy stores still open? The ones in golf mill and harlem are closed.

[shieryda]

Are their any gamecrazy stores still open? The ones in golf mill and harlem are closed.

Call first:

http://www.gamecrazy.com/storelocator/mappoint.aspx?address=60641#listofstores

[phreak5k]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Virgin Megastore on Michigan Ave. will be closing on July 14th. Currently the entire stock is 25% off. Sadly, they shipped all of their video games to other stores. They still have some plug and play games but no ps2, xbox, etc.

[chicagoz]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Virgin Megastore on Michigan Ave. will be closing on July 14th. Currently the entire stock is 25% off. Sadly, they shipped all of their video games to other stores. They still have some plug and play games but no ps2, xbox, etc.

Do they have DVD's or even better...HD DVD's? If so, I may have to pay the store a visit.

[fLipEN`]

Have any of you guys been successful on the best buy coupons? I want to get starcraft for $5.

[WeaponX2099]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Virgin Megastore on Michigan Ave. will be closing on July 14th. Currently the entire stock is 25% off. Sadly, they shipped all of their video games to other stores. They still have some plug and play games but no ps2, xbox, etc.

Motherfuckers!! I guess i'll try to go Saturday and buy some graphic novels, DVDs and other stuff.

[phreak5k]

Do they have DVD's or even better...HD DVD's? If so, I may have to pay the store a visit.

There are still a lot of DVDs, a decent amount of blue ray and slightly less HD DVD.
Motherfuckers!! I guess i'll try to go Saturday and buy some graphic novels, DVDs and other stuff.
I'm not sure if there were any graphic novels left, but I didn't look around for them.

[shieryda]

Damn! I never thought that store would close! I suppose I should get down there. I've got a list of cds that I need to pick up.

Edit: Even with the 25% off, the shit is still more than what I'd pay at Best Buy. I'll wait till it drops to 40% off.

[ryosnk]

Anyone know of a place that sells arcade machines in Chicago?

Thanks.

[dfg]

Anyone know of a place that sells arcade machines in Chicago?

Thanks.

You looking for people with personal experience buying cabinets and whatnot? Can't help there, but I'm certain there are internet communities geared towards such items.

[phreak5k]

Just an update on Virgin Megastore. The prices are still set at 25% off and they might not go any lower since only this store is closing. They'll probably send any excess to another store. Last day is July 14th.

[shieryda]

Just an update on Virgin Megastore. The prices are still set at 25% off and they might not go any lower since only this store is closing. They'll probably send any excess to another store. Last day is July 14th.

Thanks. I should be going down there on Saturday, so I'll try and get another update this weekend.

[chicagoz]

Anyone get the email from DeepDiscount.com? They've opened up a retail store in Naperville, IL and hopefully they'll have the same nice prices as they do online. If you got the email, it includes a 20% off coupon (that's not good on video games, sadly) that expires the 30th of June. Think I may have to check it out soon.

[CAG 79]

Anyone get the email from DeepDiscount.com? They've opened up a retail store in Naperville, IL and hopefully they'll have the same nice prices as they do online. If you got the email, it includes a 20% off coupon (that's not good on video games, sadly) that expires the 30th of June. Think I may have to check it out soon.

I was just going to post that. Here is some info:

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/184/gmailgrandopeningofournlt4.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gmailgrandopeningofournlt4.jpg)

[shieryda]

Anyone get the email from DeepDiscount.com? They've opened up a retail store in Naperville, IL and hopefully they'll have the same nice prices as they do online. If you got the email, it includes a 20% off coupon (that's not good on video games, sadly) that expires the 30th of June. Think I may have to check it out soon.

I received it, as well.

Does anyone know of any good stores for used cds and dvds? The Music Recyclery stores near me have closed.

[CAG 79]

I received it, as well.

Does anyone know of any good stores for used cds and dvds? The Music Recyclery stores near me have closed.

I used to go to Disc Replay. There's one a little further down the HIP and there's another in Village Crossing in Skokie. Prices are so-so. Sometimes you can find some good deals though.

[chicagoz]

I received it, as well.

Does anyone know of any good stores for used cds and dvds? The Music Recyclery stores near me have closed.

Also, you can go to Reckless Records. I haven't been there in years, and I think their locations have been jumping around over those years. I guess you can google for the ones in Chicago. I've found alot of hard to find CDs there when I used to go.

[phreak5k]

Today at Virgin all merchandise was marked down to 35% off with a couple of exceptions being 50% off. These prices will not go any lower, they're just going to ship any excess to the remaining stores.

[shieryda]

Today at Virgin all merchandise was marked down to 35% off with a couple of exceptions being 50% off. These prices will not go any lower, they're just going to ship any excess to the remaining stores.

Nice! Thanks for the update.:D

[dfg]

Also, you can go to Reckless Records. I haven't been there in years, and I think their locations have been jumping around over those years. I guess you can google for the ones in Chicago. I've found alot of hard to find CDs there when I used to go.

I'll second Reckless and also Dr. Wax (on the north side) as good record shops. The former has locations in Wicker Park and on Broadway in Lincoln Park/Gold Coast-ish and the latter in downtown Evanston and also on Broadway but further north in Lakeview/Rogers Park/Uptown.

Also, I can confirm the GameCrazy +50% promotion going on here, at least for the one on Clark in Rogers Park and whichever store the clerk called, but they didn't know about it immediately; she went through a stack of printouts from corporate and found a coupon code she had to enter manually. 4 trade-ins before boost ~$54 credit, after, $85 credit.

[Blackout]

Reckless is a great place, love it.

If any of you cheapasses were hitting up CC and Gamestop in Niles, like an Asian guy asking for Armored Core and such, thanks for taking all the 360 games!! LOL. I didn't realize those were on clearance until now. I knew a guy asking for Armored Core was a little suspicious. ;)

[RESmonkey]

Schaumburg, Near Chicago (Northwest Suburbs).

[chicagoz]

Reckless is a great place, love it.

If any of you cheapasses were hitting up CC and Gamestop in Niles, like an Asian guy asking for Armored Core and such, thanks for taking all the 360 games!! LOL. I didn't realize those were on clearance until now. I knew a guy asking for Armored Core was a little suspicious. ;)

Armored Core for 360 is clearanced? I'm going to head out to try and find a copy of the clearanced Virtua Tennis 3 Monday morning. Anyone seen them around?

And, has anyone been to the deepdiscount store? How is it?

[ryosnk]

Did anyone notice these games at their local circuit city?

Virtua Tennis 3
DOAX2

[Blackout]

Armored Core for 360 is clearanced? I'm going to head out to try and find a copy of the clearanced Virtua Tennis 3 Monday morning. Anyone seen them around?

And, has anyone been to the deepdiscount store? How is it?

No the A.C. for PSP is on clearance for ten bucks at GS, that's where I saw the guy asking for it.

[RESmonkey]

Schaumburg, Near Chicago (Northwest Suburbs).

Not that I know of, sorry...:bouncy:

[chicagoz]

Did anyone notice these games at their local circuit city?

Virtua Tennis 3
DOAX2

I've been to the CC in Niles (Touhy Av.) and Chicago (Elston Av) and haven't seen either of these games. And those 2 are the ones I want :(

[shieryda]

I've been to the CC in Niles (Touhy Av.) and Chicago (Elston Av) and haven't seen either of these games. And those 2 are the ones I want :(

CC in Berwyn has nothing.

[Blackout]

DAMMIT! Power was gone 9 HOURS!!! It just came back on...:hot:

[Johnny Postman]

I've been to the CC in Niles (Touhy Av.) and Chicago (Elston Av) and haven't seen either of these games. And those 2 are the ones I want :(

Nothing at the North Ave store either - being looking for these two as well.

Anyone been to Calumet City yet? That's usually a good one to find clearance games since they rarely update price tags and it's not in a great neighborhood either. Normally, I'd risk a drive out there after work but I don't want to deal with Dan Ryan construction traffic.

[chicagoz]

DAMMIT! Power was gone 9 HOURS!!! It just came back on...:hot:

You live by Lane Tech? I was driving around there yesterday and stopped at Chase bank to get some cash out of the atm but the power was gone in the area so the bank was closed.

[Blackout]

You live by Lane Tech? I was driving around there yesterday and stopped at Chase bank to get some cash out of the atm but the power was gone in the area so the bank was closed.

No, I live by Portage Park. Power went out at 3pm. I went over to my friends house on Menard and Mason and his power was gone too. It didn't come back on until midnight. Worst blackout I ever went through.

[WeaponX2099]

Nothing at the North Ave store either - being looking for these two as well.

Anyone been to Calumet City yet? That's usually a good one to find clearance games since they rarely update price tags and it's not in a great neighborhood either. Normally, I'd risk a drive out there after work but I don't want to deal with Dan Ryan construction traffic.

Nothing was there, i thought the same thing yesterday.

[ryosnk]

Would anyone an extra copy of these games for sale?

Virtua Tennis 3
DOAX2

ALso, the harwood heights gamestop has a Halo zune in stock if anyone is interested.

[fLipEN`]

Anyone know of any Toys R Us having the clearanced psp games?

The one by lane tech only has DS games on sale. :bomb:

[shieryda]

I'm looking for a Guitar Hero bundle from K-Mart. Has anyone seen one recently?

[dfg]

I'm looking for a Guitar Hero bundle from K-Mart. Has anyone seen one recently?

Anyone seen a K-Mart recently, period?

I've been meaning to go to the one on Addison, but I don't get out that way often. I think there's still one out by O'Hare-ish but that's even further outta my way.

[Blackout]

Does anyone know where I could find a Shadow Hearts 1 guide?

[Johnny Postman]

Does anyone know where I could find a Shadow Hearts 1 guide?

They never made a guide for Shadow Hearts in the USA. There's a Japanese guide if you can read that or there was a mini-guide that came out in the UK - Not sure if it was a pre-order thing or came included with the game but it's small (instruction book sized) and doesn't cover the whole game. It's also very rare so only place to find it now is Ebay.

Unfortunately, the best bet is something like gamefaqs for any real kind of help.

[Johnny Postman]

Anyone seen a K-Mart recently, period?

I've been meaning to go to the one on Addison, but I don't get out that way often. I think there's still one out by O'Hare-ish but that's even further outta my way.

K-marts in the city or close burbs that I can think of off-hand

Addison just east of the Kennedy

Elston just east of Cicero/Edens Expy (and just south of Foster)

Harlem and Irving Park

73rd & Pulaski (just north of Ford City East/Daley College)

95th & Kedzie? (somewhere between Western & Cicero but it's been awhile so I'm not sure.)

There's also another way south on Harlem (83rd St or thereabouts)

Sure there's more but that's all I can think of right now.

[ronni3]

Anyone know where I can get a Nintendo Wii on the Northside of Chicago? Or anywhere in the Chicagoland area?

I need to find a Gamestop that has one available as I have store credit and I would like to use this to buy one.

[Blackout]

Anyone know of any Toys R Us having the clearanced psp games?

The one by lane tech only has DS games on sale. :bomb:

So the one by Lane has absolutely no PSP games? None on the floor or behind the glass?

Thanks for the info on the SH1 guide, guess I'll have to go with gamefaqs.

[jphillips10]

Anyone know where I can get a Nintendo Wii on the Northside of Chicago? Or anywhere in the Chicagoland area?

I need to find a Gamestop that has one available as I have store credit and I would like to use this to buy one.

I'm looking for a Wii :wii: also. I just stopped by my local Gamestop and talked to the manager there. He said most likely Monday or Tuesday they should get some in.:bouncy: If he calls me I'll let you know.

[dfg]

I went see the fireworks in Evanston last night with my wife and daughter and I passed by the GS there (downtown one). They had them in the display window with the price advertised ($249?). I hadn't realized they were in short supply in our town.

Also, I hit up the CC in Village Crossing on Tuesday looking for that $5 mp3 player but the clerk told me they sold out fast.

[MrDemonicAngel]

looking for a Wii also in the northwest suburb...i tried itrackr but that thing is slow....anyone use any other website? need it soon...nephew's bday coming up next weekend

[jphillips10]

SCORE! :bouncy: I stopped by the Gamestop in Rolling Meadows they had some in stock. Picked one up. I forgot to ask how many they had left. Now if only i didn't have to work until 7pm.

[chicagoz]

Costco on Damen, Diversey, and Clybourn in Chicago got in a pallete (24 sell units) of Wii bundles last night and they will be for sale as soon as the doors open this morning, It's the system, an extra Wiimote, and the newest Mario Party for $329.99.

I predict it will sell out by Sunday afternoon.

[chicagoz]

Walmart on Touhy Ave. has 3 left of Dance Dance Revolutuion for Xbox 360 clearanced for $63. I was going to pick one up but I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

[phreak5k]

Walmart on Touhy Ave. has 3 left of Dance Dance Revolution for Xbox 360 clearanced for $63. I was going to pick one up but I wasn't sure if it was worth it.

Clearanced for $63? That sounds more like a deal of the week instead of clearance. Maybe someone should refer the management to a dictionary to explain the meaning of the word.

[defiance_17]

Here's my annual Chicago thread semi-jack.

I'll be in town the first week of August, and I'd really like to hit up a Cubs game. According to the website, there aren't two consecutive seats available for the August 2 afternoon game. I'd settle for attending the August 1 game, but I'd rather go during the day.
Perhaps a local would be kind enough to point me in a better direction (or be very kind, and pick up a pair somewhere for me)? If so, please shoot me a PM. Many thanks.

[deneem4]

Clearanced for $63? That sounds more like a deal of the week instead of clearance. Maybe someone should refer the management to a dictionary to explain the meaning of the word.

all the gamecrazy's i go to have ddr for $60 regular price

[shieryda]

Here's my annual Chicago thread semi-jack.

I'll be in town the first week of August, and I'd really like to hit up a Cubs game. According to the website, there aren't two consecutive seats available for the August 2 afternoon game. I'd settle for attending the August 1 game, but I'd rather go during the day.
Perhaps a local would be kind enough to point me in a better direction (or be very kind, and pick up a pair somewhere for me)? If so, please shoot me a PM. Many thanks.


Off topic, but you could try www.stubhub.com

You could also show up around the stadium about an hour before the game and scalp. there's always tickets.

[Johnny Postman]

Here's my annual Chicago thread semi-jack.

I'll be in town the first week of August, and I'd really like to hit up a Cubs game. According to the website, there aren't two consecutive seats available for the August 2 afternoon game. I'd settle for attending the August 1 game, but I'd rather go during the day.
Perhaps a local would be kind enough to point me in a better direction (or be very kind, and pick up a pair somewhere for me)? If so, please shoot me a PM. Many thanks.


If you're looking for the best deal, then scalping is the way to go for a mid-week game. With the Cubs tanking as usual, you'll be able to pay face value for 2 seats together (or less if you bargain well/wait 'til starting time.) Also working in your favor here is the opponent in both games is the Phillies - not a team that's a big rival or much of a draw.

Plenty of ticket brokers if you wanted to avoid something last minute like scalping - they will add a surcharge though.

[chicagoz]

Just to let you all know, the Costco at Damen, Diversey, and Clybourn has Wii bundles in again.

Here's my annual Chicago thread semi-jack.

I'll be in town the first week of August, and I'd really like to hit up a Cubs game. According to the website, there aren't two consecutive seats available for the August 2 afternoon game. I'd settle for attending the August 1 game, but I'd rather go during the day.
Perhaps a local would be kind enough to point me in a better direction (or be very kind, and pick up a pair somewhere for me)? If so, please shoot me a PM. Many thanks.

If you're going to try buying tickets around the ball park, first try going to the Wrigley Field box office and checking if there really are no tix available together. A friend of mine did that and scored 2 tickets even though cubs.com/mlb.com says only single seat tix are available. Of course this is YMMV...

[ryosnk]

Would anyone know how to get early Chicago bear tickets?

[D_Icon]

Does anybody know a place where they sell custom choppers, custom motorcycles. Motorcycles like the ones from the old show on the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Of

[shieryda]

Does anybody know a place where they sell custom choppers, custom motorcycles. Motorcycles like the ones from the old show on the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Of

Ummmm, I thought this thread was for Chicago-area video game deals?

[dfg]

Eh, look at the sports tickets posts. Personally, I don't mind anything Chicago-related.

I don't know if they do custom stuff, but there's a big cycle shop on Touhy across from the Lincolnwood Town Center. In Lincolnwood.

edit: teh grammar

[dfg]

Here's a unique flipping opportunity for Chicagoland CAGers:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/472555,CST-NWS-guns18.article

"The third annual CAPS Gun-Turn-In event will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Guns turned in at any one of 23 locations will be destroyed, no questions asked. No one will be charged.
Because of contributions from Chase Bank and other businesses, gun owners will receive a $100 prepaid MasterCard for each gun surrendered."

Time to hit up those pawn shops!

[cuu]

Well, just wanted to let someone know.....

The K-Mart on Roosevelt near Desplaines in Forest Park had ONE Wii in stock when I went there last night. The store is never really that busy, and the electronics section is usually empty, so it might still be there.

[chicagoz]

I have a question for you all here in Chicagoland. Has anyone gone to any pawn shops and scored some deals on games or found some rare games? If so, has anyone found a shop that seems to get/have a good selection of games? Care to share your info with the rest of us?

[jphillips10]

I have a question for you all here in Chicagoland. Has anyone gone to any pawn shops and scored some deals on games or found some rare games? If so, has anyone found a shop that seems to get/have a good selection of games? Care to share your info with the rest of us?

I usually hit up Disc Replay on Golf Rd & Roselle and the Disc Replay on Army Trail Rd, I think its Bloomingdale. Haven't seen any Wii games there yet but I did score a Sealed Wii remote for $30 recently. They do have decent prices on PS3 & 360 games. I know right know right now the store on Golf Rd has a ton of used wireless 360 controllers I think they were under $30. I even saw a used PS3 there.

[ryosnk]

I have bears tickets for sale. My wife bought them for me just today but I cant go since I have go to a training meeting in San Francisco that day. The tickets are $160 for the pair. Or if someone wants to trade for them with another game that would be even better. Thanks.

Chicago Bears
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Thu, Aug 30, 2007 07:00 PM


Seat location: section 444, row 33, seats 8-7

[Johnny Postman]

I have a question for you all here in Chicagoland. Has anyone gone to any pawn shops and scored some deals on games or found some rare games? If so, has anyone found a shop that seems to get/have a good selection of games? Care to share your info with the rest of us?

I've checked a few pawn shops for games (1 fairly regularly since it's across the street from work) but I've never found a really good deal. I'd say it's like a lot of the CAG YMMV deals (Walmart clearance being #1) we never seem to get in Chicago - unfortunately we miss out by being in a big city.

[Blackout]

Has anyone seen any Urban Reigns or Yakuzas at any Best Buys here in Chicago? I went to two yesterday and they were neither on the shelve or in the front lane. Anyone notice these?

[ryosnk]

I was able to pricematch the cc xbox live points ad at the bb in the hip.

[shieryda]

I was able to pricematch the cc xbox live points ad at the bb in the hip.

Nice. I was wondering if they'd do a pm. I had to special order the cards from CC, because they were out of stock.

[ryosnk]

Post 1500.

Would anyone be interested in a CAG Chicago meet up at game works (in woodfield)? They have a special for $10 on thursday for all you can play from 9 to midnight.

More info here: http://www.gameworks.com/events_detail.php?location_id=6

[chicagoz]

Post 1500.

Would anyone be interested in a CAG Chicago meet up at game works (in woodfield)? They have a special for $10 on thursday for all you can play from 9 to midnight.

More info here: http://www.gameworks.com/events_detail.php?location_id=6


I would but I work every Thursday evening for at least the next couple months.