Wisconsin's Official CAG Deals, News & Discussion Thread

[VulSuck]

I want to know why the BB on 76th st doesnt sell gamer gift cards with the $5 off coupon but the new BB across the street from mayfair mall has TONS of them.

Really? That's news to keep in mind. I haven't been there lately, but I remember them having ggc's at the bb on 76th about 2 months ago.

[psunami]

I've been to both of the Madison Best Buy's in the last few days and they both have tons of the GGC's right now. Just wanted to let people know.

[Mattte]

I've been to both of the Madison Best Buy's in the last few days and they both have tons of the GGC's right now. Just wanted to let people know.

Did they always have them?

I haven't found any at the East side one the few times I was there. I'll have to stop by there and pick up a few.

[heyman]

I dont know why everyone hate the gs in west allis, I been going to that store for about 2 yrs and they all seem nice + the lady that work there is very nice. She give me smoe nice deals.

[heybtbm]

If you're in Madison and still have a functioning Saturn, someone just dumped off their Saturn collection at PrePlayed on the East side. I picked up a few games that looked good (Duke Nukem, Powerslave, MM8) and left quite a few behind. Some of the games still had the original receipts inside.

[Apossum]

wow, surprisingly tame state st. last night. i mean, no pepper spray, no riots and I'm up at 10 AM. wonder if tonight will be any crazier

[Jeoff]

I was expecting state street to be insane on Friday but it was more tame than usual even. Everybody seems content to just pay the $5 and go out on Saturday. I didn't see many costumes that were really interesting. There was a good looking Captain Planet, a Quail Man, and a Rowdy Roddy Piper but I didn't see anything else funny/interesting. Didn't even feel the need to take any pictures. There were about 100 Duke Lacrosse players and about 100 Borats walking around. All the girls were dressed up as ho's like always.

Most of my friends just went to the library to study last night...I probably should have too it wasn't worth the walk over there.

[psunami]

From what I've always seen Saturday seems to be the big night. Especially with all of the insane drunks driving in from out of town.

[Apossum]

With the extra hour from daylight savings, it's probably going to be insane tonight.

I doubt we'll get riots and stuff though. Kinda wish I was here for that last year :lol:

saw someone dressed as Freakazoid and a Pee Wee Herman. gonna be out there tonight with a camera for some shots. If I get anything really good, I'll post them here.

[greendj27]

From what I've always seen Saturday seems to be the big night. Especially with all of the insane drunks driving in from out of town.

Saturday is always the big night. Don't worry, it will be crazy and packed with people again tonight.

[Trakan]

I want to know why the BB on 76th st doesnt sell gamer gift cards with the $5 off coupon but the new BB across the street from mayfair mall has TONS of them.

The 76th street one was out for a while, but I just got back from there, and they got them in again. I picked up four of them. There's at least ten more. The chick let me put a dollar on each of them, too.

[Michaellvortega]

The 76th street one was out for a while, but I just got back from there, and they got them in again. I picked up four of them. There's at least ten more. The chick let me put a dollar on each of them, too.

Yea thanks for the heads up I bought some yesterday.

[psunami]

Oh, one guy waiting at the West Madison TRU at 4:30 for a PS3. Insane.

[sandrockgundam219]

there was people at 5 and that was at green bay and appleton

[coltcannon]

Anyone in Madison camping for Wii? Me and friends will be at the westside WalMart. Since it opens early, if it doesnt work out there we will be moving to BestBuy across the way. We might even have the propane heater going if its really cold out.

[psunami]

I won't be camping, but I'll probably be showing up at a store a few minutes before open to try and acquire one.

Any word as to when the West Madison Wally will be opening?

I hate that store... it's always a disaster area and every customer looks like a zombie.

[Apossum]

considered waiting out for a ps3 at one of the BBs. I just know it would be another all nighter like last year, starting around 9PM on thursday, if not earlier.

cept this year I don't know any gamers hardcore enough to go along with it, so I'll probably pass.

[heybtbm]

Circuit City on the West side of Madison still has 10+ Final Fantasy XII's up by the register. $37.99 until this Saturday.

And yes, you're officially an idiot if you bought it anywhere else this week.

[greendj27]

Circuit City on the West side of Madison still has 10+ Final Fantasy XII's up by the register. $37.99 until this Saturday.

And yes, you're officially an idiot if you bought it anywhere else this week.

They were out of stock last night I was told.

[Mattte]

Guitar Hero II was a no go at the East side BB and Target. And most likely the Wal-Mart, I called last weekend and they said it won't be out until the 7th.

Anyone have any luck elsewhere?

Also, anyone find a Wii Kiosk in Madison?

[psunami]

I haven't had a chance to do any running around this week, but I was thinking about trying to run out to Best Buy and Target West after work tomorrow to see if they put it out GHII early.

I was debating taking a walk down to the State Street EB tomorrow as well, but it depends on how cold it is.

[coltcannon]

I might go over to BB west madison tomorrow. I will relay any info but on weds. there was no GH2 to be seen (cept the demo). They had re-organized for ps3/wii areas.

[Jeoff]

I'm thinking of picking up a Wii but there are supposed to be plenty to go around so I'm not gonna camp. Camping a PS3 to sell would be a good idea but I don't want to risk getting ripped on ebay.

[Apossum]

just decided to pick up a Wii.

it'll perfect after the two weeks of hell I'm about to go through here at uw.

[coltcannon]

No GH2 at west madison BB. They did have the 360 wireless headset. Sounds like walmart will have at least 20 wii on release. With BB and toysRus across the beltline I figure its gonna be crazy around there.

[psunami]

I think Toys R Us is going to be the place to be for the Wii launch. It just seems to sound like they're going to have the largest amount of systems.

No Wii kiosk at the Far West Gamestop. Thankfully I was able to walk in... look at a few used games and get out in less than two minutes. The ultimate shopping experience.

[Apossum]

I might hit up target for the system...cause yeah, the beltline area could be pretty packed. CompUSA might have some systems as well?

[psunami]

According to [url=http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_lobby/b8270/130542464/p1}this thread[/url] at the dreaded IGN forums... they have a list of what each Target store will receive.

I'll cut to the chase on the Madison stores though.

West Madison - 111
East Madison - 42

Hopefully it's accurate, as I think I just found out where I want to pick up my system.

[nckillthegrimace]

According to [url=http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_lobby/b8270/130542464/p1}this thread[/url] at the dreaded IGN forums... they have a list of what each Target store will receive.

I'll cut to the chase on the Madison stores though.

West Madison - 111
East Madison - 42

Hopefully it's accurate, as I think I just found out where I want to pick up my system.
According to that site, both Appleton Targets are only getting 24 Wiis each. Sucks to be me.

[sandrockgundam219]

^ sweet your from appleton? I am too

luckily i scored a wii preorder from the gamestop in the mall

woot woot

[xghostsniperx]

If any of you guys are looking for a Guitar Hero bundle for cheap, Menomonee Falls Best Buy has them 10% off. Add in a GGC and it's $58.

[nckillthegrimace]

^ sweet your from appleton? I am too

luckily i scored a wii preorder from the gamestop in the mall

woot woot

Not quite Appleton, but close enough. My friend got a Wii preorder from Gamestop too, but it required epic amounts of luck and just a bit of debauchery.

[psunami]

Not quite Appleton, but close enough. My friend got a Wii preorder from Gamestop too, but it required epic amounts of luck and just a bit of debauchery.

Just a bit? That's disappointing.

[sandrockgundam219]

that sucks, i had a friend go for me at around 9 and he got mine for me

[coltcannon]

If or when madison peeps find out info for wii camp they should post it. I will be calling west walmart sometime this week. If they dont let the line start inside till they had out tickets im going to target a few hours before it opens since they will have over a hundred of them.

[heybtbm]

If or when madison peeps find out info for wii camp they should post it. I will be calling west walmart sometime this week. If they dont let the line start inside till they had out tickets im going to target a few hours before it opens since they will have over a hundred of them.

How do you know how many Wii's Walmart is getting? I'm just curious since Target West appears to be getting 111 on launch day. This launch is going to be less like previous console releases and more like the PSP and DS launches.

[coltcannon]

I dont know how many walmart will have. The rumor is every store will have at least 20. I will be asking when I call to confirm what their plans are. I wish target was doing a midnight launch then difficulty would be avoided.

[psunami]

The West Madison Walmart isn't a 24 hour location is it?

I was thinking of driving down to Beloit, as their website lists that one as the closest 24 hour from where I live.

Let us know if you get more information about the Madison stores though.

[Apossum]

I dont know how many walmart will have. The rumor is every store will have at least 20. I will be asking when I call to confirm what their plans are. I wish target was doing a midnight launch then difficulty would be avoided.


a midnight launch at Target would be sweet. I'm not looking forward to getting there at 6 or 7 AM on Sunday (they open at 8.)

I'm usually up till 3 or 4, so I may just drive over and sleep in my car in the parking lot that night depending on how cold it is. Wisconsin = Insomnia indeed :)

[coltcannon]

I just started a job this week. Hopefully I will be able to call WalMart before the weekend. The west madison walmart is not 24 hour. Wish the 24 hour one being built off broadway was finished. Even if its ghetto its at least warm.

[psunami]

Well, I just found out that the Walmart in Monroe is opening at 7 on Sunday. That's 15 minutes from my house, so I'll probably head there for one of the 53 that they're due to have.

If I strike out there, I'll have to take my chances flying up to Madison....

[Wazootyman]

Sorry if this double posts.

Any Madisonians have plans for the PS3 launch? Which store seems like it will be most hospitable to us?

[psunami]

I only know one person that's even got a pre-order for the PS3 in Madison... so I'm not sure where the best place to go would be.

You can always try out Sears. They always have a few systems... plus, being in the mall, you may be able to wait inside.

[jer7583]

Any other Milwaukee people gonna be camping/looking for a Wii on sunday? I'm probably gonna try the Best Buy in Greenfield first, since it's the biggest and likely to get the most systems. Then I'll be at the circuit city off bluemound if that fails (or first depending on that coupon)

[psunami]

Just went to the East Madison Best Buy to try and pick up some Wii games and they wouldn't sell them to me. Zelda I could understand... but the others... Oh well. Considering they had 4 PS3 games for sale, it seemed a bit odd to be holding out on one system and not the other.

[coltcannon]

I rolled to pickup FF3 at west madison gamestop. They also had red steel. We had to hit up BB to check for zelda and to see this http://static.flickr.com/104/298479862_3e4d312fb6.jpg?v=0

[Michaellvortega]

Any other Milwaukee people gonna be camping/looking for a Wii on sunday? I'm probably gonna try the Best Buy in Greenfield first, since it's the biggest and likely to get the most systems. Then I'll be at the circuit city off bluemound if that fails (or first depending on that coupon)

I'd go with you but the radio said it was going to snow :( I don't know if I want a Wii bad enough to camp overnight. I saw the PS3 lines at CC and BB on bluemound were BAD. The CC on 27th st was 8 deep and supposedly they only had 8 units, the BB didn't have anybody so I think they wanted no campers.

[psunami]

The East Madison store probably had 10 more people than that waiting. Insane....

[Mattte]

So we went to a Madison Shopko last night to see how many units they were getting. They say 4, look outside only 1 guy. So we quick run home and grab all our shit, and get back and the guys friend showed up also, so with us thats four. So we sit through the night, we ended up watching Scrubs for about 10 hours. Then this morning, some lady comes outside and informs us they are only getting 2 and it has always been 2.....what a great experience.
(I need the money to fix my car, otherwise I wouldn't think of camping out for it.)

[gwaki]

Any other Milwaukee people gonna be camping/looking for a Wii on sunday? I'm probably gonna try the Best Buy in Greenfield first, since it's the biggest and likely to get the most systems. Then I'll be at the circuit city off bluemound if that fails (or first depending on that coupon)

If that coupon is going to work let me know so I can camp there. Otherwise it looks like Best Buy Mayfair for me

[Wazootyman]

Hit up West Towne at about noon, the Best Buy had about 30 in line, Target had about 20, Circuit City only 15, but their sign said they only have 6

So no go for me

[sigmano9]

why is everybody going to camp for the wii at best buy or circuit city. walmart ads claim they're doing midnight sales.

[psunami]

Which stores sigmano?

I haven't heard about any of the stores here doing midnight sales.

[coltcannon]

Called west madison walmart. Fucking 6am wii release. I was really hoping for midnight. Looks like im gonna be at target.

[Wazootyman]

If you really want it at midnight, I believe the Janesville Walmart is doing midnight sales (at least they did for PS3)

[sigmano9]

i just called up a bunch of walmarts around the northside and southside of milwaukee and most of them are not selling them until 7am. although, the germantown walmart didnt give me any specific time of when they're selling it. sorry if i got anyone's hopes up, i was just going by the sunday ad.

[ZForce]

They have a nice clearance section at the Wal Mart in Menomonee Falls/Germantown, WI (The new Super Wal Mart that had just moved from about half a mile away). I picked up Grandia 3 for $15 (last copy) They also had a lot of PSP games for under 20 bucks, Street Fighter Alpha Anthology for $11, and........ DISGAEA 2 FOR $23 (This was in the glass case, not the clearance rack) They also have the JBL Onstage speaker system for iPods for $70 (I have this and it's a nice speaker dock, I paid $130 for it about 6 months ago)

[.JPG]

Anyone know what time BB opens at for Wii launch?

[coltcannon]

I talk to a stressed out guy at west madison target tonight. He looked like he had been there since the beginning of ps3 camping that said they will be handing out tickets at 7am and opening the doors at 8am. He also confirmed the number they have is 111 same as the stock list going around. We are planning on going about 3-4am. Bonne chance

[psunami]

I've changed my mind for the 4th time and am now heading to Best Buy on Sunday morning. I figure I'll get there about an hour to a half hour before hand. If I don't get one... oh, well. I'll just pick up accessories and games and try to get one from another store later in the day or week.

[Apossum]

Gonna hit up target around 6am. There's no way 111 people will be lined up.

[mcelfour]

Gonna hit up target around 6am. There's no way 111 people will be lined up.

Has anyone confirmed how many they'll have? I saw online 111, but that is by no means for sure.

[Apossum]

Has anyone confirmed how many they'll have? I saw online 111, but that is by no means for sure.


called yesterday-- it's right. they have 111.

[gwaki]

I just called around Milwaukee people all over the place lined up

[ZForce]

Wiimania is running wild, no one even cared about the $23 Disgaea 2 I mentioned a couple posts up? :)

[heybtbm]

Don't be so sure you'll be able to waltz in to any old Target/Walmart etc. tomorrow and pick up a Wii. My wife and I just got back from a little shopping around the West side (Madison) and the lines (surprise, surprise) have already begun. The Target line will easily get to 111 by tonight. Waking up early tomorrow just isn't goint to cut it.

[psunami]

If I can't get one tomorrow... I'll be alright. I just can't justify waiting in line for 12 hours+ to buy something.

[Michaellvortega]

I'm gonna waltz on by GS over at the fashion center at 12am and pick mine up. Why didn't anyone preorder?

[mcelfour]

If I can't get one tomorrow... I'll be alright. I just can't justify waiting in line for 12 hours+ to buy something.

Agreed. And besides, if you guys/gals are anything like me, you have a few games that are unplayed, and not enough time anyway! I think the chances are still fairly good for tomorrow. And if I am wrong, then...so what.

What games are people planning on picking up? Zelda TP for me, and perhaps Trauma Center or Rayman RR.

[Mattte]

I'm gonna waltz on by GS over at the fashion center at 12am and pick mine up. Why didn't anyone preorder?

Because you have to camp out and wait in line to pre order one.

I'm gonna go out tommorrow after the game and check around a bit. If I don't come up with one...oh well, I'll just hold out for the GC Zelda then.

[psunami]

I'm planning on grabbing Zelda and Rayman. I've got about 5 or 6 in my rental queue as well.

[Mattte]

Just checked at BB and Target (Eastside), Target had 3 people waiting (of the 66 they are supposed to get) and Best Buy had like 30 people waiting outside. While I was inside I heard some kid talking on his phone about how stupid the people outside were to still be waiting for the PS3....

[Apossum]

Guess there is a line at the west Target. I just called and they didn't know if it was long yet or not. I might drive by and check it out.

[psunami]

If you do drive by, take a look at Best Buy if you can.

[Apossum]

If you do drive by, take a look at Best Buy if you can.


Checked out both.

Westside Target-- about 20-25 people were there. I'm still stopping by around 5-6 am...I just can't see 85 more people showing up between now and then. (knock on wood)

Westside Best Buy-- it was tough to gauge. There were about 8 large tents, but I didn't see a whole lot of people. So it could've been more or less than Target. I also asked how many they were getting and they said they didn't know.


but some good news----

MADISONITES-- free burrito, taco, burrito bols and fajitas at Chipotle through the 22nd if you bring in 2 non-perishable goods!!! :applause: yes, you read that right :)

[psunami]

To hell with the Wii... I want my fajitas.

Thanks again for taking a look at Best Buy. I'm going to head there in the morning and see if I can track something down.

[sandrockgundam219]

gamestop preorder for the win

right after i got it i drove past two best buys with it and got flipped off

it was rather funny

[mcelfour]

Checked out both.

but some good news----

MADISONITES-- free burrito, taco, burrito bols and fajitas at Chipotle through the 22nd if you bring in 2 non-perishable goods!!! :applause: yes, you read that right :)

I saw this last friday. So yesterday I picked up 8 cannned goods, so my wife and I can each get a burrito. I feel way too cheap donating $0.50 worth of food, so I'll donate $1.00 worth, I guess, to get a free burrito.

[Apossum]

wow. I didn't think it would be so crazy...ran all over the westside trying to get in a line and they were all pretty much full by 7.

Finally scored one at the obscure south towne ShopKo! :)

[mcelfour]

wow. I didn't think it would be so crazy...ran all over the westside trying to get in a line and they were all pretty much full by 7.

Finally scored one at the obscure south towne ShopKo! :)

Congrats! I struck out. I was really suprised by the numbers most places had available! I heard 18, 20, etc. at a lot of stores. I expected more like 50. Preorders eating into the numbers? Or holding some in reserve for "resupply" a bit later in the week? Or perhaps they all really only had 20.

Eh. I will try again a little later in the week.

[psunami]

I got in line at the Westside Best Buy at 8 and was number 96 out of 102. Score!

No controllers anywhere though. Picked up the 2000 point card at Circuit City for $14.99 though.

I'll have to try and get a remote and nunchuck for my wife by Thanksgiving though... otherwise it's quite a bit of solo gaming for a while.

[coltcannon]

We sent a scout at 8some to westside target. Reported a line and we packed and left. Got some food and check BB for status. Went back to target and got to line at 1030 number 70. We were sitting at the picnic bench. Damn cold one out there and feeling horrible after 3 hours sleep in the last day+1/2. Cat with us wanted his wii so hard he puked.

[Squall835]

Does anyone know how many Wiis were in the Madison or Oshkosh area? I'm just trying to figure out if those websites that gave out inventory info were correct.

[psunami]

Well, they were definately off on the Best Buy numbers seeing as how they reported 53 for them, and they Westside store got 102.

[Mattte]

I think it was confirmed that the 2 Targets in Madison got the same number as was reported online.

[Squall835]

That's amazing. I hope things die down after Christmas, that's when I plan on buying mine.

[.JPG]

Does anyone know if Nintendo is shipping out another round of Wii's? And if so, any idea when?

[sigmano9]

i was talkin to this from a guy who works at ups this morn while waiting in line and he said that nintendo plans on shipping a whole lot more this week since its the biggest shopping week of the year; but of couse take this as a grain of salt.

[Michaellvortega]

Forget systems, they need to get more wiimotes and component cables in stores.

[mcelfour]

Well, they were definately off on the Best Buy numbers seeing as how they reported 53 for them, and they Westside store got 102.

The websites got Target correct, but that's it. Everything else was off by about 50%. Lots of places had 18-22 when the websites said 50ish. I gave too much credit after the site got Target right, and ended up empty handed due in part to a flawed plan based on that site.

Anyway, I'll check for resupplies soon, and hopefully score one before Saturday.

[coltcannon]

I would be stopping in on weds morning. Chances they will some tues like most game stuff does. With the concentration of stores in west madison I wouldn't for see a problem finding one.

[heybtbm]

Does anyone know if Nintendo is shipping out another round of Wii's? And if so, any idea when?

Nintendo plans on shipping 4 million Wii's before the end of the year. Around 1 million Wii's were available for launch. You can do the math.

[psunami]

They also said they would be shipping systems every week. Now we just have to hope that systems means more controllers as well. I have to track down another nunchuck and remote by Wednesday for a party I'm going to... otherwise people will just sit around and drink... what a travesty that would be.

[psunami]

I know I'm risking not getting one by posting this, but I just got an email from Circuit City's website stating that they have Nunchucks available at both Circuit Cities in Madison... but when I go to the site, they state they're not available.

I called one of the stores and they said their truck had just arrived... so there is a pretty good chance they have some controllers, and possibly systems on the truck.

I'll let everyone know if I find out more.

[heybtbm]

For anyone who is interested in the Burger King 360 games...

The Burger King on Odana (Madison West side) started the promotion this weekend. The best part is you only have to buy 1 combo to get all three games...which is fortunate since BK food is vomit-inducing.

Each game is $3.99 and works on Xbox and 360. The cases are styled similar to normal 360 games.

[.JPG]

Nintendo plans on shipping 4 million Wii's before the end of the year. Around 1 million Wii's were available for launch. You can do the math.

4 millions worldwide, only 1 million for the US.

[psunami]

4 millions worldwide, only 1 million for the US.

Not 1 million for the US. Over 2 (http://news.com.com/2100-1043_3-6137392.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-5&subj=news).

The US is the biggest gaming market, they will receive more than 50% of the systems.

[coltcannon]

I also got the BK 360 games at the madison odana rd. store. I ordered one meal and all three games. No bullshit except weird looks.

[mcelfour]

I also got the BK 360 games at the madison odana rd. store. I ordered one meal and all three games. No bullshit except weird looks.

The question is, are they any good. Like, $4 good?

[coltcannon]

If anyone spots the activision wii trailer dvd around madison, report in. With the awesome covers people have made I need to make a proper home for WiiSports.

[psunami]

Let me know what you hear on that cc. I need to get one of those for my copy of Wiisports as well.

[psunami]

Anyone check the Madison Best Buy's to see if they got PS3's today?

Reports of them are showing up all over the country. I'm heading out to the East side store in about an hour, but if they had them, I'm sure they'd be gone by now.

[Squall835]

Does anyone know if the Best Buys here are getting Wiis on Friday or Sunday? I tried asking, but the run around, and I don't really want to get up early on Friday if they won't have them.

[greendj27]

Does anyone know if the Best Buys here are getting Wiis on Friday or Sunday? I tried asking, but the run around, and I don't really want to get up early on Friday if they won't have them.

None of the stores around here have any idea when they will be getting more in stock.

[Michaellvortega]

Does anyone know if the Best Buys here are getting Wiis on Friday or Sunday? I tried asking, but the run around, and I don't really want to get up early on Friday if they won't have them.

I know GS/EB did. A guy over at the BB in greenfield on 76th said he had some in the back

[heyman]

Anyone one know if there will be peeps going to gamestop in milwaukee like 6 or 7 am.

[.JPG]

So anyone get any good deals in Wisconsin for BF?

[psunami]

Nothing for me. I would have liked to have picked up a copy of The Outfit for $9.99, but wasn't going to the store at 5:00 in the morning for just that. I ordered the first Season of The Office for $9.99, but that was it.

[coltcannon]

We camped the west madison BB. All 3 of us got the westy 32" lcd, which i am very happy with. My friend also got the 250$ toshiba laptop which is a gift for his gf, he says it is well worth the time/money. I am right now ordering wii component cables since I wasnt able to find them anywhere, even launch morning at target. Looks like no more zelda till dec.

[.JPG]

We camped the west madison BB. All 3 of us got the westy 32" lcd, which i am very happy with. My friend also got the 250$ toshiba laptop which is a gift for his gf, he says it is well worth the time/money. I am right now ordering wii component cables since I wasnt able to find them anywhere, even launch morning at target. Looks like no more zelda till dec.

I was out of town with no Best Buy where we where, and I really was intending to grab that laptop, but maybe next year.

How long did you camp out for?

[coltcannon]

We were there at 930pm thurs and my friend got the last one. We were # 4, 5, 6 for the westy lcd and around 38th in line. Easily 90% of people were there for a laptop.

[sunbound]

We didn’t get anything that was worth waiting in line for... Unfortunately, none of the big tickets where things either of us could afford on one gift for someone.

It kind of pissed me off about the EB FF XII for $10 thing though. The add made it sound like it was going to be $10 for the game.... not that you got a $10 gift card when you bought the game... yeah, THATS a door buster.... That’s worth waiting in line for... that, and the EB games checkout line was almost out the damn door.

The rest of my shopping is from online this year (unless I somehow pull some extra $$ out of my ass and can buy for myself)

[heybtbm]

If anyone is interested Circuit City (West) in Madison has 8 PS3's on the shelf as of 11:30 am. They're all the 20g models. I passed them by thinking they were display boxes until I picked one up. $499.99 a piece.

An employee came by to ask if I needed any help and did a double take at the little pile of PS3's.

To clarify...no, I didn't buy one. I'm waiting for the PS3 library to actually have more than 1 decent title. Plus, who the hell wants a 20g?

No Wii's unfortunately. I would've bought one of those immediately.

[Mattte]

If anyone is interested Circuit City (West) in Madison has 8 PS3's on the shelf as of 11:30 am. They're all the 20g models. I passed them by thinking they were display boxes until I picked one up. $499.99 a piece.

An employee came by to ask if I needed any help and did a double take at the little pile of PS3's.

To clarify...no, I didn't buy one. I'm waiting for the PS3 library to actually have more than 1 decent title. Plus, who the hell wants a 20g?

No Wii's unfortunately. I would've bought one of those immediately.

Did they have any signs outside saying anything about the PS3 being out of stock, or anything previous to that? The East side CC has 2 signs saying both are out of stock. I'm just wondering if they keep those signs up all the time, or if they actually bother to take em down when they get stock in.

[heybtbm]

Did they have any signs outside saying anything about the PS3 being out of stock, or anything previous to that? The East side CC has 2 signs saying both are out of stock. I'm just wondering if they keep those signs up all the time, or if they actually bother to take em down when they get stock in.

No. They had a 3 x 5" price tag on top of the pile saying something like "PS3 20 gig $499.99". I didn't even see a spot (or price tag) on the shelf for the 60 gig.

[psunami]

That's funny. I was out there last night and saw that pile of systems and just assumed that they were display boxes.

I've actually been tempted by the 20GB system because I don't really care about the WiFi for the system and I only have one HDMI port on my TV and it's already being used for my DVR.

[heybtbm]

That's funny. I was out there last night and saw that pile of systems and just assumed that they were display boxes.

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If those turn out to be empty display boxes, I apologize. I picked one up and it felt heavy...heavy enough to contain a system. Has anyone gone out there to see for sure?

[greendj27]

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If those turn out to be empty display boxes, I apologize. I picked one up and it felt heavy...heavy enough to contain a system. Has anyone gone out there to see for sure?

They are empty boxes. As for the Wii, try Sunday ;)

[psunami]

Anyone have any luck locally on the Wii front?

I have a few friends that have been bugging me for details, but I'm just curious about the numbers that the stores saw this week.

[Squall835]

The Target in Oshkosh got three. I was number two.

[markadius]

The Circuit City on 76th Street in Milwaukee got 23. I got in line at 6:30am and was number 3. The had no accessories in stock but let system purchases special order a remote and nunchuck.

[heybtbm]

Madison:

Circuit City (West) had 21 Wii's this morning, Circuit City (East) had 15.

Circuit City, Target, and Shopko all have Wii's in their newest weekly ads. I'll never understand why stores feature new systems in their ad so soon after launch. You're guaranteed to sell out within a few minutes that Sunday morning. Then your left to deal with angry customers for the rest of the week. Why don't stores just advertise the games? Every system will sell regardless if it's in the ad or not. This is borderline "Bait-and-switch".

[Titans24]

The Circuit City on 76th Street in Milwaukee got 23. I got in line at 6:30am and was number 3. The had no accessories in stock but let system purchases special order a remote and nunchuck.


I thought I recognized you in that line! I was number 4. Too bad you couldn't find any remotes or nunchucks...

[greendj27]

Madison:

Circuit City (West) had 21 Wii's this morning, Circuit City (East) had 15.

Circuit City, Target, and Shopko all have Wii's in their newest weekly ads. I'll never understand why stores feature new systems in their ad so soon after launch. You're guaranteed to sell out within a few minutes that Sunday morning. Then your left to deal with angry customers for the rest of the week. Why don't stores just advertise the games? Every system will sell regardless if it's in the ad or not. This is borderline "Bait-and-switch".

They do it to let customers know that they will have them in stock Sunday morning because otherwise only a few customers who had called or stopped in would know that they have them.

As for the bait and switch, unless someone goes in and is offered a different system because the Wii is not in stock (and that system is more expensive), there is absolutely no bait and switch going on.

[heybtbm]

As for the bait and switch, unless someone goes in and is offered a different system because the Wii is not in stock (and that system is more expensive), there is absolutely no bait and switch going on.

The "bait" is the new system which the store knows will only be in stock for minutes. The "switch" is what the empty-handed customers will buy instead of the system (e.g. anything else in the store).

I know this senario doesn't break the law, but it's still sleazy and is strictly designed to get bodies into their store.

I worked in the electronics section at Target for 4 years while I was in school. This was during the Saturn, Playstation, and N64 launches. You wouldn't believe the foaming at the mouth and pure hate that retail employees have to deal with around Christmas time. When there's a new game system in the mix...it gets 10x worse.

[greendj27]

The "bait" is the new system which the store knows will only be in stock for minutes. The "switch" is what the empty-handed customers will buy instead of the system (e.g. anything else in the store).

I know this senario doesn't break the law, but it's still sleazy and is strictly designed to get bodies into their store.

I worked in the electronics section at Target for 4 years while I was in school. This was during the Saturn, Playstation, and N64 launches. You wouldn't believe the foaming at the mouth and pure hate that retail employees have to deal with around Christmas time. When there's a new game system in the mix...it gets 10x worse.

Considering that they again handed out vouchers at the store and then told everyone who didn't get one that they would not be getting one even before the store opened, I fail to see how there was any "switch" going on. It's not being sleazy in any way. The store is doing what they think is the best option for what people are going to complain about no matter what. Just as you are now. People would still be complaining because they didn't let people know ahead of time if they had just sold them ahead of time.

Oh, and I would know what happens considering I work at that store and know exactly how the situation was handled and how much the best way to handle the situation was discussed before it was decided as to how things would be handled with the systems that were recieved.

[heybtbm]

Considering that they again handed out vouchers at the store and then told everyone who didn't get one that they would not be getting one even before the store opened, I fail to see how there was any "switch" going on. It's not being sleazy in any way. The store is doing what they think is the best option for what people are going to complain about no matter what. Just as you are now. People would still be complaining because they didn't let people know ahead of time if they had just sold them ahead of time.

Oh, and I would know what happens considering I work at that store and know exactly how the situation was handled and how much the best way to handle the situation was discussed before it was decided as to how things would be handled with the systems that were recieved.

You missed my point entirely. If you work at a retail store, you of all people should understand how idiotic it is for a store to advertise items they know they won't have.

99% of people that saw the Wii's and PS3's in the Sunday ad would never wait outside before the store opens. They just see the ad and go to the store expecting to find a system. When they find out that you're sold out they take it out on the employees. I think it's a sh*tty thing for stores to do to their employees and customers. That was my point.

As for me complaining...not even close. Let me be clear: I haven't actively searched for a Wii at all. When I'm out shopping, I'll swing by the video game section and look, but that's the extent of it. I'll get one eventually, but it most likely will be by chance.

[coltcannon]

How about you guys lay off this. Its not just game systems this happens with. I bet the smallest items that might be OOS will cause some customer to get pissed during this time of year. I worked at a bakery and cutomers would come at close, the day before thnxgiving/xmass to try to buy the one thing that sold out everyday. Everyone knows 99% of american shoppers are idiots. I try to plan my shopping attacks days in advance.

[heybtbm]

How about you guys lay off this.

I'll agree to that. These long-winded internet arguments (mine included) tend to start looking like the special olympics after a while.

[sullyj]

26 out of 30 at my local Wally World. Finally got my Wii

[Mattte]

For anyone that cares, Best Buy (Eastside) has about 25 copies of Twilight Princess out already. They wouldn't let me pricematch though.

[heyman]

In milwaukee?

[Mattte]

Nope in Madison.

[psunami]

Any reason for not letting you pricematch? Was it because the CC ad said it wouldn't be out until today?

I've already got it for the Wii, just curious.

[Mattte]

Any reason for not letting you pricematch? Was it because the CC ad said it wouldn't be out until today?

I've already got it for the Wii, just curious.

They said they other place has to have it in stock for the to price match it (I've PM'd at BB before when they knew TRU had none left). Then they called up CC, I would've just told her it wasn't there but I was hoping they would get confused and think she was referring to the Wii version. No luck.

I'm thinking about going through the trouble of going to CC and buying it and returning it to BB instead of just price adjusting it.

[psunami]

Just a matter of how you want to handle it. Certain cashiers always call, and others never seem to bother.

If you have the ad in hand sometimes that's all some will need.

[heybtbm]

I just got Twilight Princess at Walmart (Westside - Madison) price matched for $37.99. Circuit City didn't have any copies (big surprise), so I went to Walmart. I took in a copy of the CC ad and showed it to the cashier. The cashier asked the supervisor if it was alright and she said yes.

BTW: Walmart had easily 20+ copies left in the display case as of noon. If you need a copy of the CC Sunday ad, they have stacks of them at the CC service desk. If you head into CC and they still don't have Zelda, just grab and ad and head over to Walmart.

[psunami]

Did you notice if Walmart had Elebits yet?

I'm thinking of picking that one up tomorrow and I have to do an exchange there.

[.JPG]

Target in West Allis has around 10-15 copies or more of Twilight Princess if anyones interested.

[sullyj]

Did you notice if Walmart had Elebits yet?

I'm thinking of picking that one up tomorrow and I have to do an exchange there.


Walmart in Baraboo, WI had Elebits in stock as of 20 minutes ago. I was going to get it till I noticed they had 60GB PS3's in stock.

[psunami]

I picked up Elebits at the West Side Walmart and Super Swing at the West Side Best Buy. No Elebits at Best Buy though.

[greendj27]

There will be approximately 9 Wii's at West side CC this Sunday.

[Michaellvortega]

There will be approximately 9 Wii's at West side CC this Sunday.

west side of what?

[greendj27]

west side of what?

Madison

[mcelfour]

At about 9:00 AM Westside (Madison) Best Buy had on the order of 40 Wiimotes in stock. They sold out systems apparently right away, and there were no nunchucks or classic controllers to be seen. For whoever's looking.

[.JPG]

Anyone get in on waiting for a Wii this morning?

[Michaellvortega]

Anyone get in on waiting for a Wii this morning?

76th st was taken care of by 3am.

[psunami]

If anyone is looking for them, the West Madison Best Buy had about 30 Wii Remotes at around 1:00

[Michaellvortega]

Milwaukee eb on 27th st across from walmart has nun-chucks! 10+

[coltcannon]

I have a report of wiimotes at west madison target as of last night.

[greendj27]

Circuit City WEst in Madison got in 8 PS3's this morning. When I left at 6pm they still had two left.

[Michaellvortega]

Circuit city over by east town mall had Wiimotes and Nunchucks, I drove west from milwaukee to sell someone a Macbook and I checked out the CC out there. Madison is pretty nice from what I saw.

[Mattte]

Best Buy on the Eastside of Madison had about 5 LE Zelda Strategy Guides (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120604) left. They're pretty nice and even if I don't end up using it I'm sure I could resell it for $10 or more.

[psunami]

I almost picked up one of the guides last night, but I already have the Nintendo guide from subscribing to Nintendo Power. It's hard to justify having two guides for the exact same game... even if one looks as good as the LE guide does.

[psunami]

The West Madison Target had a 60GB PS3 when I was just there around 12:30.

[manthing]

The West Madison Target had a 60GB PS3 when I was just there around 12:30.


Hmm... I wonder if it was the SAME unit I saw there this past Saturday (12/16).

I also saw 2 60 GBs at the East Side Target Saturday, and 2 20 GBs at the East Towne ShopKo.

It was wierd seeing soo many PS3s on the shelves. I didn't see a X360 on the shelves until February or March this year...

[sigmano9]

can anyone on the southside of milwaukee (you greenfield CAGs) tell me if there has been any Fatal frame 3 sightings at the s.27th TRU?

[heyman]

There is nothing at the tru in milwaukee. It suck, but look at the bestbuy in fox point, I saw it there the last time I was there. It's only $10 too. Fox point is all the way near bayshore mall.

[sigmano9]

There is nothing at the tru in milwaukee. It suck, but look at the bestbuy in fox point, I saw it there the last time I was there. It's only $10 too. Fox point is all the way near bayshore mall.



thanks, i'll take a look. i hear ya on the northridge TRU, i've been tryin to score a 360 all week and they never got a new shipment. you'd think if you're goin have a deal like that, you would want to keep your supply stocked. i'll just pick one up at eb/gs after christmas sale.

[coltcannon]

Finally got to west madison toysRus. I got Trace Memory and Feel the Magic, almost nothing else clearance-wise. They did have a few Phoenix Wrights which are priced at 20$.

[psunami]

I picked up Odama (GC), Mercenaries (Xbox), Super Gunstar Heroes (GBA), and Rub Rabbits (DS) last week at the West Madison TRU and got a price match on them Tuesday.

The store was pretty picked over last week by the time I got there.

Oh, well. Better something than nothing.

[heybtbm]

Has anyone seen any cheap Gamecube 1019 memory cards (official Nintendo brand) around the state? I thought some store had these on clearance earlier this month. For the life of me, I can't remember where. $29.99 new is ridiculous for these things. Preplayed still charges $18.

I remember TRU blowing out the PS1 memory cards a few years ago at $4.99. I bought a huge stack of them (still have most of them in a box somewhere). I was hoping something similar would happen with the GC cards after the Wii came out.

[psunami]

I grabbed a 1019 from Amazon a few weeks ago.

I've heard rumors that Target is closing them out... but I haven't seen any around town.

[Memorex]

At the K-Mart in Fort Atkinson, they have a bunch of Wiimotes and nunchucks.

[heybtbm]

Target East (Madison) has three 60g PS3's as of 6pm Sunday night. What's funny is that you just know they were sitting there all day. There doesn't seem to be many people willing to bite at $600 a pop. If anyone's interested, I'm sure they'll still be there when Target opens tomorrow...go get'em.

[psunami]

The Walmart in Sun Prairie, WI had 2 60 GB PS3's on the 31st. It's getting to be pretty common place to see these sitting in stores.

[heybtbm]

The Walmart in Sun Prairie, WI had 2 60 GB PS3's on the 31st. It's getting to be pretty common place to see these sitting in stores.

That seems to be the case.

As for the Wii, if anyone sees these around town (or anywhere for that matter), please post and let us know.

[mcelfour]

That seems to be the case.

As for the Wii, if anyone sees these around town (or anywhere for that matter), please post and let us know.

I would like to add the request for continued posts on remote and nunchuck sightings as well!

[eddiethewheel]

I don't usually reply around here (mainly because a lot of madisonians are fucking hoarders) but I really needed to help out the Wii community around here. Wal-Mart West Madison had a Wii Component (not name brand) on clearance (?) for $19.00 tonight. It said the original price was like $19.99 so maybe their store just isn't carrying them regularly. SNATCH IT UP!

eddie "thewheel" woolf

*EDIT* also worth noting: they had tons of stuff there on "clearance". Logitech PS2 cons for $39, among tons of other things....check it out.

[psunami]

I haven't noticed many hoarders in the Madison area when I've been out finding deals. In fact, the few Madison CAG's that I've met have been great and we have ended up sharing in the deals.

[ma]

I hit up the west-side TRU on 12/26 and got the last Odama and a copy of GRAW (Xbox1, yeah I know it sucks).

[heybtbm]

copy of GRAW (Xbox1, yeah I know it sucks).

Hey, it's still not as bad as the PS2 version. It's definitley worth $10.

[klwillis45]

For Milwaukee CAGs: The northside CC that closed a year or so ago is now reopen as a "Circuit City Warehouse Store". I plan on stopping by soon to check it out.

[psunami]

They had a copy of the Collector's edition of Godfather for the Xbox the last time I was at the West Side TRU. I've been debating picking it up... but I just can't talk myself into it.

[manthing]

For Milwaukee CAGs: The northside CC that closed a year or so ago is now reopen as a "Circuit City Warehouse Store". I plan on stopping by soon to check it out.

Been open since Black Friday(?).

Nothing gaming related. Just a bunch of TVs and TV accessories

[eddiethewheel]

I haven't noticed many hoarders in the Madison area when I've been out finding deals. In fact, the few Madison CAG's that I've met have been great and we have ended up sharing in the deals.

example: the person who went into Best Buy East and bought 9 of the Zelda Twilight Princess Collector's edition guides that they had all at once.....and left none for anyone else.

hoarders are here...they aren't always CAGs, but some are.

[Mattte]

example: the person who went into Best Buy East and bought 9 of the Zelda Twilight Princess Collector's edition guides that they had all at once.....and left none for anyone else.

hoarders are here...they aren't always CAGs, but some are.

That never happened. When I went to get it (I believe the day it dropped to $10 or the day after) there were 4 guides left, meaning they either hoarded the last 3 or left a few, or they got a restock. Either way they didn't wipe the store completely of them.

[Jeoff]

Fucking Apossum.

[Squall835]

That never happened. When I went to get it (I believe the day it dropped to $10 or the day after) there were 4 guides left, meaning they either hoarded the last 3 or left a few, or they got a restock. Either way they didn't wipe the store completely of them.

I'd have to agree with you. I bought mine on the 18th, when I came back for the holidays. I didn't look to see how many were left, but there was at least one, probably more.

[toadhjo]

I got Tomb Raider Legend (Xbox), Jade Empire (Limited Edition), Trace Memory, Gunstar Super Heroes and Ape Escape 3 at the West side TRU, at various times after Christmas...There wasn't much good left, X-Men Legends 2 for Xbox was tempting though.

I find it amusing that they have probably at least 20 copies of the "limited edition" of Jade Empire...but hey, I'll take a good game for $10.

Madison's West side is a relatively good area for buying games, new and used. I also just discovered GameCrazy over by Woodman's last weekend, I was hunting for a DS and finally found one there after calling, that made my day. Unfortunately, I go to college in Minneapolis, so I'm not around most of the year to take advantage of this area.

[psunami]

TRU has had a ton of copies of Jade Empire for forever now.

Maybe at this price point they'll finally move. hehe.

[yusuk3]

Madison West Side CC had half a dozen PS3's lying around yesterday (1/3), still no Wii and no idea when the next shipment may come in.

*sighs* no chance for a will till late Spring at this rate

[toadhjo]

I used a copy of one of those $5 off coupons at BB west, do they generally take copies, or odes it depend on the cashier?

The have Feel The Magic for $10, so you can get it for $5 with a coupon. I know TRU had it for $5, but their out, so this is a good oppurtunity to get it for that price still. They had about half a dozen copies left at BB.

[OwlBoy]

This is prolly not helpful.

But last saturday night the Walmart in Portage had 2 60gb PS3s.

Not sure if they still do, sorry for the late report.

-Owl

[psunami]

Always good to see the posts OwlBoy. No worries.

I have a feeling just about every store will have them in stock soon. That just seems to be the way things are going with the PS3 inventories of late.

[yusuk3]

Handwritten sign on the EBgames on State Street in Madison, WI (Hoping I got the quote right from memory, feel free to correct me):
"Yes, we have PS3's in stock. Please come in and look at them."

Ah, if only that was for a Wii!

[Memorex]

I have seen PS3 everywhere, if only they had a smaller price tag.

[emrbrtn]

Madison West side Target had roughly 10 Wii remotes earlier today.

[heybtbm]

Alright, after casually checking stores for the last 2 months, I'm officially in "trying to find a Wii" mode. While the PS3's are piling up, I've yet to see a Wii at retail. Has anyone seen them in the past two weeks? Any advice?

[Michaellvortega]

Nothing in Milwaukee, Im told stores are getting them in 2-4 at a time.

[mcelfour]

I haven't seen one on the West side of Madison either. An employee of BB (west) told me that they probably wouldn't get nunchucks (which I'm hunting for) until they got more systems. When I asked when that might be he said Jan. 21 I believe. I'm not sure if that is accurate, or if it will be on or after the 21st. Just thought I would post what I know.

Good luck!

[Apossum]

Fucking Apossum.



uh oh....what did I do? i've been gone for a month and just got back in town yesterday :lol:

[Mattte]

I bought a Wii this morning...went into Best Buy hoping since I heard about the 12 months of Live and 1600 points thing (Didn't know it was over). They had like 50 of them in.

Not sure if I'm going to keep it, take it back, or whatever. Maybe if my roommate pays for half.

[heybtbm]

I can't believe that there are NO WII's left in Madison as of 12:30pm. Completely pathetic. Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, and Gamestop on the West side are sold out. I'm starting to think it may be months before I find one. I simply REFUSE to wait in line or outside of a store to open.

I blame the stores for this hoax of a shortage. This new retail policy of holding Wii's until the Sunday ad is complete BS. This forces everyone to try and buy one at the same time. Who the hell is awake at 8:00 on a Sunday morning anyway?

Definitely Boo-urns.

[Michaellvortega]

I can't believe that there are NO WII's left in Madison as of 12:30pm. Completely pathetic. Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, and Gamestop on the West side are sold out. I'm starting to think it may be months before I find one. I simply REFUSE to wait in line or outside of a store to open.

I blame the stores for this hoax of a shortage. This new retail policy of holding Wii's until the Sunday ad is complete BS. This forces everyone to try and buy one at the same time. Who the hell is awake at 8:00 on a Sunday morning anyway?

Definitely Boo-urns.

I think it's Nintendo faking a shortage. Making the Wii harder to find then the other consoles, makes people want it more. I noticed the Milwaukee/Madison craiglist.org postings have a few Wii's for a markup. I had a Wii and sold it besides Zelda there wasn't anything PURCHASE WORTHY to me.

[Apossum]

I overheard the guy at EB on State that they are selling them tomorrow. Not sure whether they have them and will sell them in the morning or if they are expecting a shipment.

so glad I got mine on launch day. unfortunately, after I beat Zelda, there won't be much to play for a looong time, besides VC titles, redoing missions in Trauma Center and Metal Slug.

[coltcannon]

If anyone see hotel dusk around madison, report in. Seems like no stores know have it or know when they might.

[mcelfour]

If anyone see hotel dusk around madison, report in. Seems like no stores know have it or know when they might.

I thought I saw it at Best Buy on the West side last night. Though I wasn't looking for it, so I might be mistaken. Can anyone confirm?

[coltcannon]

No go for hotel dusk at west madison BB. Found it at west target, they had 3 copies when I left.

[psunami]

I'm going to try and hit one of the Best Buy's tonight before I head home... I'll let people know if I see it.

[kiun]

any luck w/ Hotel Dusk in BB ?

[psunami]

I wasn't able to hit a store last night. Looks like I won't be able to go and try and find it until the weekend.

[seanw]

any luck w/ Hotel Dusk in BB ?

I just picked it up on the West Side. GGC + RZ bucks = $20. There were at least three still in stock.

[psunami]

They still had one copy at the West Target when I was out there over lunch break. I could have hit Best Buy... but my lunch break would have been well over 2 hours... and that would have been pushing it.

[Apossum]

Which BB do you guys get GGC at? I checked out the West Side one before Xmas and couldn't find any. Are they in a certain section? I've been checking the front racks.

[psunami]

I've had lucky finding them in the racks just as you walk in at both East and West Madison stores.

I think we just clean them out so quickly that they don't last long.

In fact, I think I have two in my car right now.

[coltcannon]

The west BB was cleaned out till Jan. They are down to ~6 now. I always keep one queued in my wallet.

[psunami]

I saw about 20 of the GGC's on the front rack at the East Madison Best Buy. I didn't buy any, so there are plenty left.

[Zombie_X]

I'm from Milwaukee WI, I have a toon of games up fro trade. PM me for a total list.

[Apossum]

Anyone here happen to know where I can find a PS3 memory card adapter in Madison? any help would be greatly appreciated. If you have one for sale, that would be even better :)

[heybtbm]

Anyone here happen to know where I can find a PS3 memory card adapter in Madison? any help would be greatly appreciated. If you have one for sale, that would be even better :)

Are they hard to find now? These things were everywhere a couple of weeks ago. I'll keep a lookout.

[Apossum]

Are they hard to find now? These things were everywhere a couple of weeks ago. I'll keep a lookout.


yeah. I ended up buying one on EBay for $22, just so I can be sure to have one when my PS3 arrives.

The good part is, you only need to use them once and then you can get most of your cash back reselling it.

[heybtbm]

Best Buy (West - Madison) has about 20 Wii's in stock. Go up to the person who says hello as you walk in. At their "desk", they have tickets that you take up to the register to get your Wii. They still had quite a stack of tickets left as of 10:30 today (Friday).

[psunami]

I'm a very weak willed man... I think I'm going to pick up a PS3 today.

Did you see any at the West Madison Best Buy yesterday, hey? They've been there every time I've looked, but I just figured I would ask.

[Apossum]

I'm a very weak willed man... I think I'm going to pick up a PS3 today.

Did you see any at the West Madison Best Buy yesterday, hey? They've been there every time I've looked, but I just figured I would ask.


I saw about 10 of them at the East side one and every time I've been to the west side one, they were there. target and CC also had them. These things are everywhere! (Those memory card adapters I was asking about are everywhere too, which I found out after I paid $20 for one on ebay...argh)

I caved in as well...I got lucky and got a 20gb for under retail from a CAG though.

Anyone know if the West side BB has silver PS2s?

[psunami]

I think I'll try to pick up a 20GB model from the West location today.

When I run in, I'll let you know if they have the Silver PS2's.

Did you Ebay that adapter yet?

If not, I wouldn't mind 'renting' it from you for a few bucks before you do sell it.

[psunami]

Well, the West Madison BB didn't have 20GB PS3's in stock... so I'm holding off for another day.

They actually tried to tell me that "Sony doesn't make them anymore."

That's odd considering I saw them at Target earlier in the day and they're still on the Best Buy and Sony website.

[heybtbm]

Anyone know if the West side BB has silver PS2s?

I saw a silver PS2 at TRU on the westside of Madison yesterday. I guess these things were pretty limited after all.

I pre-ordered one back in October and managed to snag 2 silver Sony memory cards and a silver Logitech wireless controller from Lik-Sang before they went out of business...

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/9474/silverps2boq0.jpg

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6562/silverps2ie7.jpg

[Apossum]

I think I'll try to pick up a 20GB model from the West location today.

When I run in, I'll let you know if they have the Silver PS2's.

Did you Ebay that adapter yet?

If not, I wouldn't mind 'renting' it from you for a few bucks before you do sell it.


I did ebay the one I got in the mail, but I'm picking one up next weekend.

So I went to BB to cash in my PS2 warranty (gonna get a new one and ebay it to cut off the cost of my PS3) and was told they haven't had any PS2s for 2 months. then of course, the guy asked me 3 times if I wanted to buy a PS3.

I had left the PS2 up at the front while I went to ask. I went back to the counter and told the guy they were out...and he then proceeded to try and sell me the PS3 :lol: They must be desperate. He even said "oh yeah, I don't think we get PS2s in stock much any more." as if the thing was obsolete.

[psunami]

I did ebay the one I got in the mail, but I'm picking one up next weekend.

So I went to BB to cash in my PS2 warranty (gonna get a new one and ebay it to cut off the cost of my PS3) and was told they haven't had any PS2s for 2 months. then of course, the guy asked me 3 times if I wanted to buy a PS3.

I had left the PS2 up at the front while I went to ask. I went back to the counter and told the guy they were out...and he then proceeded to try and sell me the PS3 :lol: They must be desperate. He even said "oh yeah, I don't think we get PS2s in stock much any more." as if the thing was obsolete.

I'm almost certain that you spoke to the same guy that I did yesterday. He was so steadfast in his opinion that only 60GB PS3's were available that he sounds like the same shmoe.

[heybtbm]

I really think you should wait for a price drop on the PS3. If you've been keeping up on the latest PS3 news...it seems Sony is positioning itself to cut the 60gig to $500 sometime this year. I think I can safely say that only a sucker would buy a PS3 right now. They are just sitting there collecting dust...no one is buying these things. Not to mention there aren't any exclusive games (besides Resistance) worth playing on the damn thing. At the very least, I would wait until this Fall to see if the price drop really happens.

[psunami]

I think I can safely say that only a sucker would buy a PS3 right now.

You're well within your rights to think that, but if someone doesn't have a next gen game console and wants an BluRay player, it's a good device that serves both of those purposes.

For me, there isn't any games other than Resistance that I would like to play on it, but I would like to have a Blu Ray player... and that might be enough for me to pick it up.

People have to weigh waiting 6 to 9 months for a 100 price drop versus spending $100 for having the device for that amount of time.

[Mattte]

Any Wii controller sighting around Madison? I think my accelerometer inside is busted or something and I need a new one.



Also, anyone else without cable tonight. I heard almost the whole town was without it for a while.

[heybtbm]

Any Wii controller sighting around Madison? I think my accelerometer inside is busted or something and I need a new one.



Also, anyone else without cable tonight. I heard almost the whole town was without it for a while.

It was just the East side according to the news.

Also, Shopko gets the controllers ($49.99) and nunchucks ($24.99) on a regular basis. I think they stick around a little while longer because of the price.

[heybtbm]

You're well within your rights to think that, but if someone doesn't have a next gen game console and wants an BluRay player, it's a good device that serves both of those purposes.

For me, there isn't any games other than Resistance that I would like to play on it, but I would like to have a Blu Ray player... and that might be enough for me to pick it up.

People have to weigh waiting 6 to 9 months for a 100 price drop versus spending $100 for having the device for that amount of time.

Buying a PS3 makes a little more sense if you don't have a 360. I assumed you did.

Part of my (personal) objection to buying a PS3 is that the act of purchasing it validates the ridiculous decision to charge $600 for a console. However...I will admit that I'm a little hypocritical seeing as I would plunk down $600 in a heartbeat if FF13 or MGS4 were out right now.

[psunami]

Oh, I was just answering your statement as it seemed like you were saying that everyone that bought one was an idiot... which they may all be... I'll just be joining them soon.

I do have a 360, but I know that I'll want a PS3 eventually, and have the money now to buy it.. .so why not.

Plus with God of War II running in 720P on the PS3... That's very nice bonus for the next few months.

[Apossum]

Any Wii controller sighting around Madison? I think my accelerometer inside is busted or something and I need a new one.



Also, anyone else without cable tonight. I heard almost the whole town was without it for a while.


yeah, my cable went out until about 12. sucked because I wanted to see the premiers on Adultswim. It also sucked because I thought they finally caught on that they never cut off the cable after the guy who lived in the is apt before me left :lol:


Part of my (personal) objection to buying a PS3 is that the act of purchasing it validates the ridiculous decision to charge $600 for a console. However...I will admit that I'm a little hypocritical seeing as I would plunk down $600 in a heartbeat if FF13 or MGS4 were out right now.

for me, I knew I would buy one eventually and I just happened upon a few opportunities to get one under retail and I finally hopped on one. I also really wanted a 20gb model (the chrome trim is lame and a 60gb laptop HD is like $50.)

Finally, the "no games" argument is true for this moment, but the year is looking pretty good, starting with Virtua Fighter next week, Heavenly Sword, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Devil May Cry 4 -- these are games together are enough reason to own the thing.

[psunami]

Yeah. I'm thinking I might just run out to Target or Walmart and pick up a 20GB model tonight. I just don't have any interest in the Wireless stuff, or the card readers... but it might just make sense for me to pick up the 60GB model for my new house...

Hell, I don't know anymore.

[psunami]

Ok. I picked up the 60GB model. The fact that I don't know what my wiring situation will be like in my new house made it easier to spend the extra $100. I'd need to spend somewhere near that on a Wireless Bridge anyway.

The funny thing is the fact that they were sold out of Resistance until this morning. They just got received another 8 as I was walking into the department.

They also had the memory card adapters in stock, but I'm going to check with a friend to see if he bought one before I drop the $15 on it and then sell it on Ebay.

[heybtbm]

I got the last copy of Wii Play today at Walmart (Westside - Madison). It's essentially a $50 game with a free Wii controller or a Wii controller with a $10 game (it depends on your perspective I guess).

While Gamestop/EB sold out of pre-orders almost instantly (Wii Play isn't even listed on their website), Walmart and Target were supposed to be getting copies yesterday or today. If you're looking for this game, it may pay to look there first.

[Apossum]

Ok. I picked up the 60GB model. The fact that I don't know what my wiring situation will be like in my new house made it easier to spend the extra $100. I'd need to spend somewhere near that on a Wireless Bridge anyway.

The funny thing is the fact that they were sold out of Resistance until this morning. They just got received another 8 as I was walking into the department.

They also had the memory card adapters in stock, but I'm going to check with a friend to see if he bought one before I drop the $15 on it and then sell it on Ebay.


The East Side Pre-played had Resistance for $44.99, in case you like used games. Their games are usually perfect.

[Michaellvortega]

Anyone hear anything about that Costco they were supposed to make?

[psunami]

I saw Wii Play at the West Madison Best Buy earlier today.

I should have just picked it up and sold the game to a friend who already has 4 remotes.

Mine is on the way from Amazon.

The East Side Pre-played had Resistance for $44.99, in case you like used games. Their games are usually perfect.

Thanks for the info. I used a Gamer Gift Card and got it for $55. I'll keep them in mind for used stuff in the future. I haven't looked at them all that much of late.

[klwillis45]

Anyone hear anything about that Costco they were supposed to make?

You mean the one in Grafton?? Last I heard, it is slated to open in September. It has taken forever for WI to get a Costco. So, it stands to reason that the first one they build they take their sweet ass time.

[Mattte]

Best Buy East had 5 Wii Plays out if anyone is looking for 'em. And they have about 20 or so GGC left still.

[coltcannon]

There were no wii plays at west madison BB at 6pm last night. Guy said there were 40 at the east madison. I heard they were breaking ground for the madison Costco. I dont know specifical where but I thought in middleton.

[psunami]

I heard something about a Costco in the Middleton area as well... but I can't remember where.

And here is a pdf (http://www.liveseycompany.com/documents/CostcoPressRelease.pdf) about the new Costco coming.

[Apossum]

Enjoying your PS3 psunami? beautiful system, eh? :)

[psunami]

I do like the system... although I still haven't played anything other than playing the Motorstorm demo and the GTHD download.

One thing that I want to try and test out tonight is playing H.264 files. I have some sporting events that I've recorded via an HD Tuner and I want to see how well they work on there. If they do... I'll be a very, very happy man.

[ma]

Hey West Siders- does the Westown Mall Sears carry video games? I've gotten a bunch of good stuff at the east side Sears (random example: Mario Party 5 for $10), but the one time I looked for games in the west side Sears, I couldn't find them.

[coltcannon]

I dont remember it having VG since I was in high school.

[SRW1000]

Anyone hear anything about that Costco they were supposed to make?There was an article in last weekend's Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel-Sentinel/Journal about the Grafton one.

I believe it said it would be opening this September.

I can't wait, we've needed a Costo here for a long tiime.

Scott

[Squall835]

The East Side Sears has video games? That's really weird, the West Side one hasn't sold games in at least five years.

[heybtbm]

The Sears in Fox River Mall (Appleton) used to be a clearance gold mine 4-5 years ago. I remember picking up a bunch of PS1, PS2 and Gamecube games for $5-10 several times. Haven't checked it out in 3 years at least.

Only the East-side Sears (Madison) has games. I can confirm the West-side hasn't had them since the PS1 days.

[ma]

The Sears in Fox River Mall (Appleton) used to be a clearance gold mine 4-5 years ago. I remember picking up a bunch of PS1, PS2 and Gamecube games for $5-10 several times. Haven't checked it out in 3 years at least.

Only the East-side Sears (Madison) has games. I can confirm the West-side hasn't had them since the PS1 days.

Thanks a lot guys. The east side Sears is totally dry right now. They had some good clearances on Gamecube/Xbox/GBA games, but they're all dried up now. If I find any more good stuff there I'll be sure to post here.

BTW, is it time for Madison to bust out into it's own thread? Seems like we're 75% of this thread, and it's probably justified as it's a college town.

[manthing]

Pewaukee, WI Wal-Mart had about 6 GBA Micros for $35 as of 7 PM last night.

Be careful though: all but 2 of them were opened. They were still complete though.

I picked up one of the unopened ones.

[psunami]

Hmm... I might have to try and hit the Madison WalMart's here to see if they have them as well.

[Jeoff]

For anybody around the Brookfield area the Best Buy still has FF12 Art Collection dvds left for $.01. They had a million of them. Don't be a dick and hoard them though.

[Mattte]

Any Crackdown sightings around Madison?

I've got nothing to do tonight (except homework....) and really wants me some Crackdown.

[psunami]

I called one place this afternoon that I was thinking of stopping by and they informed me that they would definitely not be selling it until tomorrow.