Wisconsin's Official CAG Deals, News & Discussion Thread

[llm962]

any movement on the blockbuster front? still at 10%?

[SelmaBlair]

Any info on Hollywood Video/Gamecrazy in Kenosha? I'm not seeing anything yet.

[BudzMcGee]

OK, big update on browndeer area activity. All of these are 360 games. I didn't really look at PS3 but there wasn't much of anything at either BBV. These prices are calculated from what I remember them being so don't get angry if one or two are a couple of bucks off.

First, the good hope Blockbuster had very little left, and pretty much nothing with the artwork but here is a quick list of some of the more notable titles they had as of today:

All Games are 40% (sale price listed) and had no artwork:
Darksiders for $30 after discount
COD: WaW for $15
Bionic Command for $6
Terminator Salvation for $6

One copy of Guitar Hero Smash Hits with artwork for $15

Game Guides were 50% putting them all around $10

Browndeer Blockbuster had games at 40% off as well, and all had their artwork:

Borderlands (2 copies when Iwas there) for $30
Halo ODST for $14
Wolfenstein (2 copies left) for $14

Game Guides were 50% putting them all around $10

Also the Best Buy at North Point had the following on clearance (located up front by registers):

Call of Juarez for $20
Chroniclesof Riddick for $15
Saints Row for $10
A few other titles, including a few Wii games in this range but nothing else really stood out.

[llm962]

Regular Blockbuster is having a BOGO 14.99 and under as I discovered today when I went to the one in Neenah--got tons of games!!!

[llm962]

went to both blockbusters in green bay today--didn't go too crazy. still TONS of games left.

[SelmaBlair]

went to both blockbusters in green bay today--didn't go too crazy. still TONS of games left.

Eternal Sonata or Folklore perhaps? How bout shipping one of those to Kenosha for me haha.

[VADER013]

I'm from st francis. The blockbuster by my house doesn't have any good cheap games left. I saw alone in the dark for $10 but they would have to pay me to take the game.

[llm962]

i didnt see folklore or eternal sonata while i was out--not into those titles anyway. my best score was new super mario bros for ds for 5 bucks. also picked up phantom hourglass for ds and mario super sluggers for wii

[Derrick1979]

I got these at local Blockbusters:

Okami (Wii)
Smash Brothers (Wii)
Far cry 2 (Ps3)
Red Faction (Ps3)

Did see 2 copies of Folklore but they both were missing manuals

[psunami]

Thanks for all the info on this deal at Blockbuster. I'll have to try and hit a few today while I'm running around.

Not sure how the Madison stores stack up to the Milwaukee ones, but I'll let you all know.

[BudzMcGee]

Thanks for mentioning the B1G1 as I hadn't seen the Blockbuster thread in the video games forum. Nabbed Wanted and Hawx at the shorewood blockbuster.

[psunami]

I saw PURE for the 360 for $9.99, but couldn't find another title that I was really interested in. Bummer.

[emozolik]

Im not to sure about Mega Media but seeing how low Half Priced pays for books and movies I would'nt get my hopes up on decent TIV.

I know for sure im the type of CAG that doesnt snatch up every copy.. I may grab an extra from time to time but thats when there is a ton of something...

I just cant remember how long its been since I got any deals from the Kmarts or any of the Targets around here.. The Sears in Bayshore seems empty and Brookfield gets hit hard.... :cry::cry:

I used to work for Mega Media Xchange (was called Take2 then) when I was in college. At that time, they used to offer a fair price for games, and trade-in or cash value were the same. Not sure if that helps or not... they may have changed policy, who knows. I've checked a number of Blockbusters in the Milwaukee area, but haven't seen any deals worth noting. I went to the Blockbuster in Mequon the second day of the closing to scope any 360 games, but most were cleaned out real quick!

[ryanflucas]

Blockbuster in Brown Deer has Orange Box & Gears of War for 360. $14.99 each before 60% off. 9 days left, the last day for the next markdown for all 3 stores going out is Monday.

[llm962]

Thanks for the info--will be passing through the area on business so I will surely check it out. :)

[llm962]

Appleton Blockbuster has nothing--when I was there some jerk hoarder was buying everything up--took everything good. He'll probably just take it to Gamestop and get credit to buy an overpriced game. Annoying.

[shinryu333]

the day I know about the sale was the day I had to work on last week Tuesday in the afternoon and when I got to Neenahs BBV, two girls were already searching and had a stack of games (maybe CAGs?). the store didn't even know that they were running it until they scaned my games when I went to pay. I was only able to pickup 2 games at that store right before work. If I had only known and gotten there an hour before. I wasen't able to get any mario wii games nor kingdom hearts ds.

BBV sales mario kart ds for $24.99 used?! wtf, I even had them price check and it's older than the majority of the DS games that they have for their B1G1

I swear everytime a Gamestop B2G1/HWV$4.99/BBV B1G1 starts I'm sleeping through the day because I have work that night and misses the deals by a day or two and is left with the crap stuffs


by the way, Oshkosh HWV is at 40% and Fundy is at 30%

[llm962]

de pere hollywood video is still at 40% off as of tonight

[llm962]

i called the brown deer blockbuster yesterday and apparently they only had THREE video games left TOTAL so I didn't bother going. but i went to a blockbuster in chicago that's closing last night and completely SCORED. seriously there must be fewer cags down here!!!!!!!!

[shinryu333]

oshkosh HWV just started sale of all rentals and at 50% this morning. I did not buy anything

[llm962]

yeah i went to the oshkosh one and there really wasn't all that much. it looked pretty picked over, which is surprising considering they had just dropped to 40% the day i went. i am having much more luck down in chicago--seriously, the cags down here are lame. i just got NEW in the plastic bioshock 2 for ps3 at hollywood video for 25 dollars!!!

[llm962]

my buddy says that the blockbuster off the good hope road exit shut down yesterday at 5 PM

[klwillis45]

my buddy says that the blockbuster off the good hope road exit shut down yesterday at 5 PM Yep, yesterday was the last day for the Glendale, Brown Deer, & Mequon BBVs.

[llm962]

are any others down there shutting down? where i am the blockbusters are fine, it's just the hollywood videos that are tanking

[llm962]

went to the movie gallery in kiel---there's not a lot of great games left. what they have is pretty worthless or scratched to s*** but they have a TON of movies left at pretty good prices. it's sort of a drive and i got lost a few times so unless you're going for movies, really not worth it. right now they're at 50% off

[llm962]

oshkosh officially is out of games!!! glad i called before i went by

[llm962]

de pere hollywood video is closing they're at 80% swung by there a few days ago and picked up a few titles not a lot left...not worth a long drive but if you're in de pere it's probably not a bad idea to swing by

[llm962]

everything at de pere hollywood video is ONE DOLLAR not a lot left but still checking out for that cheap

[sailorsilver]

I like
Mega Media Exchange


4820 South 76th Street
Greenfield, WI 53220-4304
(414) 282-9994

and

19555 W Bluemound Rd
Janacek
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 432-0770

and

405 North Casaloma Drive
Appleton, WI 54913
(920) 830-9001

Not always but they have a lot to look at.

[emozolik]

i used to work at Mega Media back in college. Last few times I've been in the selection has been pretty crappy with older, higher prices on games. I was actually pretty disappointed, since Gamestop seemed to have better deals!

[BudzMcGee]

i used to work at Mega Media back in college. Last few times I've been in the selection has been pretty crappy with older, higher prices on games. I was actually pretty disappointed, since Gamestop seemed to have better deals!

They're hit or miss and vary greatly between stores. Yesterday grabbed Mirror's Edge for $8 at the one on Brady, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it still going for $15 at the 76th st one.

[klwillis45]

MMX recently opened a new store near 76th & Good Hope.

It's the former Baker's Square, across the street from the new Pick N Save/former Home Depot/former Kmart.

I stopped in once, seemed like a place to go for harder to find stuff rather than lowest price.

[Derrick1979]

MMX recently opened a new store near 76th & Good Hope.

It's the former Baker's Square, across the street from the new Pick N Save/former Home Depot/former Kmart.

I stopped in once, seemed like a place to go for harder to find stuff rather than lowest price.

Thats great it saves me the drive to Brookfield.

BTW if anyone is interested in Resonance of Fate, Kmart on Burliegh has a bunch of them and they ring up $37.99

[mcelfour]

Kingdom Hearts re:Chain of Memories was 7.48 at West Side Madison Target. One left yesterday.

On a related note, I have a copy of Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories (GBA) for trade. Gone. :)

[sailorsilver]

i used to work at Mega Media back in college. Last few times I've been in the selection has been pretty crappy with older, higher prices on games. I was actually pretty disappointed, since Gamestop seemed to have better deals!

my last line said NOT ALWAYS but interesting to look at. Gamestop disappointments me more with the endless missing cases with the games.

[seanw]

Hey, any Madison-area folks want to go in on an order to dvd2blu.com? This is where you can pay ~$5 to upgrade some Warner Bros. DVDs to Blu-ray. Shipping is free over $35, and $5 otherwise, but if you're a CAG like me, you can't justify paying for shipping when you could spend that same amount of money to get a whole other Blu-Ray ... but by the time I get to $35 worth of upgrades, I'm paying to upgrade movies that, frankly, I'd be just as happy to keep on DVD.

So if anyone's interested, let me know. The site is http://www.dvd2blu.com and they've got more than 360 titles to choose from.

[psunami]

I might be up for that. Just have to look through the list. I don't think I had enough for the whole order myself.

[Mr Dude65]

The site is http://www.dvd2blu.com and they've got more than 360 titles to choose from.

Ummm, that's very wrong. They have exactly 91 titles to choose from, so it's slim pickin's

[seanw]

Ummm, that's very wrong. They have exactly 91 titles to choose from, so it's slim pickin's

Sorry, you're right. 18 rows of 5 each but I did the math backward.

[Mr Dude65]

Sorry, you're right. 18 rows of 5 each but I did the math backward.

It's cool, I was just trying to help everyone out!!!

[Goodwill Hunter]

Still some deals to be had at the Game Crazy in Cudahy, all games 60% off:

PS2 Dokapon Kingdom (sealed) $12.00 (a sucker for Atlus games)
PSP R-Type Command $3.99
PSP Power Stone Collection (sealed) $7.20
PSP PQ2 $3.99

Also went to the one on Mitchell St. in Milwaukee, but it is already closed. :(

Rich

[llm962]

tomorrow is the last day for the movie gallery in marinette--not too much left but if you're in the area, it's worth checking out (if only for movie deals)

[Goodwill Hunter]

DVDs are .75, everything else is a buck the Game Crazy in Cudahy. Lots of new game guides and games with incomplete packaging left...good luck.

Rich

[dkreegz515]

target in milwaukee S. 27th st. had Brutal legend for $13

[xplocvo]

1 copy left of Dissidia Final Fantasy for $7.48 at Sun Prairie Target.

[xplocvo]

Oh, they also had Singstar Vol 1 (PS3) for $10.

[psunami]

I'm still hoping to find Beatles:Rock Band on clearance in the Madison area. West Madison still has it at full price.

[theredworm]

Movie Gallery in Baraboo closing in the next few days 50-75% off, lots of bluray and ps3, 360 and wii picked pretty clean.

[Rig]

My girlfriend lived in Cudahy her entire life (until she moved to IL with me 1.5 years ago). We go up there and visit her folks every few months. I need to start watching this thread, and hope deals line up with the weekends we plan on going up there.

[Derrick1979]

My girlfriend lived in Cudahy her entire life (until she moved to IL with me 1.5 years ago). We go up there and visit her folks every few months. I need to start watching this thread, and hope deals line up with the weekends we plan on going up there.

It haas been pretty slim pickings around here lately, I dont know if its low inventory or a couple of dedicated hoarder/resellers because it has been awhile since I have found anything or got on anything nationwide...

[psunami]

Madison pickings have been pretty slim lately as well. Can't remember the last time I got a great deal around here. Other than the Blur thing at Best Buy last week.

[KingElessar]

Not exactly a deal, but Raven Software will be hosting a IGDA meeting at their studio in Middleton tomorrow, June 29 in celebration of the launch of Singularity. It is open to the public I believe. I may try taking my copy of Singularity down there to get it autographed.

http://www.igda.org/wisconsin/igda-wisconsin-general-meeting-1

[BudzMcGee]

It's a season that isn't overwhelmed with releases and so many places (blockbusters, game crazys, hollywood videos and movie gallerys) going out of business combined with Target's new video game set-up allowing for more games to be displayed its been slim pickings for clearance junkies the last couple of months.

Unrelated to gaming, anyone from the area have any experience in selling CDs? I have about 200 I want to get rid of before I move again and just want to get the most from them I can. I'm thinking Half Price Books will probably be the worst deal, wondering about Mega Media Xchange, Exclusive Company or maybe even Disc Go Round. Anyone have any experience?

[Derrick1979]

It's a season that isn't overwhelmed with releases and so many places (blockbusters, game crazys, hollywood videos and movie gallerys) going out of business combined with Target's new video game set-up allowing for more games to be displayed its been slim pickings for clearance junkies the last couple of months.

Unrelated to gaming, anyone from the area have any experience in selling CDs? I have about 200 I want to get rid of before I move again and just want to get the most from them I can. I'm thinking Half Price Books will probably be the worst deal, wondering about Mega Media Xchange, Exclusive Company or maybe even Disc Go Round. Anyone have any experience?

well unless you have complete cds with art and case no place will take them. Craigslist would be your answer for disc only but your not going to get more then $1 each

[ryanflucas]

Do you have a list available? I wouldn't be able to buy them all, but if you had any dance\electronic\trance\lounge\ambient\reggae related I would be interested.

You could sell them on ebay in a large lot, or break into smaller lots maybe 50 per lot.

[Derrick1979]

Do you have a list available? I wouldn't be able to buy them all, but if you had any dance\electronic\trance\lounge\ambient\reggae related I would be interested.

You could sell them on ebay in a large lot, or break into smaller lots maybe 50 per lot.

I sold 40+ DJ type Cd's about a year ago on Craigslist and got about $.50 for each and with ebay I was lucky to get someone to bid a buck on bundles...

I got a bunch of Disc only CD's im looking to get rid of but they are a mix of rap,rock,metal,etc...

[Vulgarism]

It's a season that isn't overwhelmed with releases and so many places (blockbusters, game crazys, hollywood videos and movie gallerys) going out of business combined with Target's new video game set-up allowing for more games to be displayed its been slim pickings for clearance junkies the last couple of months.

Unrelated to gaming, anyone from the area have any experience in selling CDs? I have about 200 I want to get rid of before I move again and just want to get the most from them I can. I'm thinking Half Price Books will probably be the worst deal, wondering about Mega Media Xchange, Exclusive Company or maybe even Disc Go Round. Anyone have any experience?

I actually believe Mega Media Xchange doesn't buy cds anymore... I had a friend who always sold cds there, and then last year they started giving less for cds, and the last time I went all cds were 50% off... Exclusive Company I can't really say, but I would say don't expect much more than a dollar or so per disc.

[BudzMcGee]

all but like 2 of the albums have full everything. I took pretty damn good care of my CD collection. I've been getting similar responses from everyone though, so I think I'm selling a few off to friends, maybe CL the rest or just make a huge 180 CD bundle on Ebay and start it at a descent price and just hope for the best. I think the mega media xchange on 76th st isn't take disc anymore, but the one on Brady (which was formerly a CD warehouse) still has a huge collection that isn't 50% off. Thanks for the feedback guys, always help, never disappoint.

[kitpowers007]

Was at the Movie Gallery in Fort Atkinson on Tuesday. Closing within the next 2 weeks I overheard. Prices at 50-60% off or more. I heard the guy there say they may lower again before closing, and possibly get more things in before they close too. (Though that may have been when I was there last week.) Still had a lot of stuff there; dvds, blu-ray, all sorts of video games for Wii, 360, PS2, and PS3.

Bought Smackdown vs Raw 2010, Halo Wars, and Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children last week there for around $30. And Tuesday I bought The Slammin Salmon, Inglourious Basterds, and Dr. Strangelove on dvd for 16 something dollars. May go next week or something to see if prices drop more. If prices get really low I'm sure I can get persuaded to buy more.

[f4t4lfury]

Unrelated to gaming, anyone from the area have any experience in selling CDs? I have about 200 I want to get rid of before I move again and just want to get the most from them I can. I'm thinking Half Price Books will probably be the worst deal, wondering about Mega Media Xchange, Exclusive Company or maybe even Disc Go Round. Anyone have any experience?

Not sure where you're located, but if you're near La Crosse, there is a place called Deaf Ear Records that will buy used CDs. You need the album art and liner notes though. http://www.deafearrecords.biz

[shinryu333]

if anyones interested, there are still at least 3 more Code Gease LE in Appleton BB for $9.99. I picked one up along with 2 penny guides. It felt good buying penny guides cause normally all BB stores around me pull them before I can get any but sad that the pretty gal just kept on staring at the screen and could'nt figure out why they showed up as a penny each guide.

[Derrick1979]

if anyones interested, there are still at least 3 more Code Gease LE in Appleton BB for $9.99. I picked one up along with 2 penny guides. It felt good buying penny guides cause normally all BB stores around me pull them before I can get any but sad that the pretty gal just kept on staring at the screen and could'nt figure out why they showed up as a penny each guide.

Code Gease LE ? Sorry just wondering if this is anime or something and how good is it for $10 ?

[shinryu333]

^ anime limited edition with vol. 1 and 2. has mixed opinions on the BB clearance thread.

[Derrick1979]

^ anime limited edition with vol. 1 and 2. has mixed opinions on the BB clearance thread.

To bad there is no way to look it up online anymore.. Thanks for the reply.

[Goodwill Hunter]

There were two copies left of Xbox 360 You're in the Movies! with camera for $13.98 at the New Berlin Target as of this morning.

Rich

[seanw]

If anyone in Madison wants the overpriced Spider-Man trilogy on Blu-Ray, it's $47 used at the Whitney Way Half-Price books, and the coupons in this thread include 40% off (today and Tuesday) and 50% off (Sunday). Nothing else leapt out at me game- or movie-wise.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266771

[sailorsilver]

Ultimate Electronics is going to open at the former Circuit City at 4585 S. 76th St. I dont know when. They are also hiring https://ultimateelectronics.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi. (https://ultimateelectronics.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi)

[shinryu333]

if anyone who has not pick up a FF13 in the fox cities (oshkosh, appleton, gb, fund)yet, Best Buy just restock all PS3 versions. picked one up for a friend and some penny guides for a little over $21 no prob with cashier except the constance look at the screen of a few $00.01 guides. this sale ends saturday

[Kaelestis]

Poor Wisconsin thread is pretty dead. I'm in southeastern WI and like 15mins to IL border. Pretty nice location to hit different areas.

Seen this on craigslist for anyone interested -
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/vgm/1904767869.html

Don't have any experience with the shop but might go check it out.

[Derrick1979]

Poor Wisconsin thread is pretty dead. I'm in southeastern WI and like 15mins to IL border. Pretty nice location to hit different areas.

Seen this on craigslist for anyone interested -
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/vgm/1904767869.html

Don't have any experience with the shop but might go check it out.

Yeah I saw that to and was wondering if it was worth the drive seeing I have never been there....

[ryanflucas]

Poor Wisconsin thread is pretty dead. I'm in southeastern WI and like 15mins to IL border. Pretty nice location to hit different areas.

Seen this on craigslist for anyone interested -
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/vgm/1904767869.html

Don't have any experience with the shop but might go check it out.

I'm in Milwaukee and have never heard of this store or saw any advertisements. They must have tried to survive on word of mouth alone and locals. I googled them and they didn't even have a website, just an ecrater.com store.

I'm going to drop in during the sale for gameboy games.

[Kaelestis]

Haha yeah, I've never heard of them either. Kind of silly of them to never advertise and be out in Waukesha. No wonder they went out of business. I would love to visit/shop at more local game shops instead of retail stores/GS but most of them never advertise and so I never even know they exist...

[Derrick1979]

I have seen this store advertise a few sales on CL but yes overall the advertisement has been pretty bad and thus left to word of mouth.

I have been trying to go away from gamestop more and hit the smaller stores or the other larger gaming retailers like Mega Media Xchange and finding some decent deals but they are far and few between the number of Gamestops in the area..

[llm962]

In case anyone missed it, Blockbuster is doing another BOGO sale under 14.99. My store has been a wasteland for some time but when I went there today I was pleased to see a lot of good titles for cheap. Got a ton of games for like 50 bucks.

[Mr Dude65]

In case anyone missed it, Blockbuster is doing another BOGO sale under 14.99. My store has been a wasteland for some time but when I went there today I was pleased to see a lot of good titles for cheap. Got a ton of games for like 50 bucks.

Cool!!!! Might try it!!!

[Derrick1979]

In case anyone missed it, Blockbuster is doing another BOGO sale under 14.99. My store has been a wasteland for some time but when I went there today I was pleased to see a lot of good titles for cheap. Got a ton of games for like 50 bucks.

What store do you hit so I can possibly save a trip if your in my area?

[Kaelestis]

I have been trying to go away from gamestop more and hit the smaller stores or the other larger gaming retailers like Mega Media Xchange and finding some decent deals but they are far and few between the number of Gamestops in the area..

Yeah, it's hard to find any local game shops especially since they get little to no advertising, at least from what I've seen. Meanwhile, Gamestop has 4535 stores everywhere. Least they have decent sales sometimes.

In case anyone missed it, Blockbuster is doing another BOGO sale under 14.99. My store has been a wasteland for some time but when I went there today I was pleased to see a lot of good titles for cheap. Got a ton of games for like 50 bucks.

Nice, I might have to stop off at a Blockbuster or two. I'll probably try to hit the 2 in Racine and 1 in Burlington tomorrow.

[andrhalp]

I got a SNES from Goodwill, it worked pretty good actually. I was pretty impressed with it.

ahh SNES. i havent used mine in over a year i think i will dust it off and play some super mario world now that you mention it

[psunami]

I'll take a look at one of the Madison Blockbuster locations today. I'll be in that neck of the woods on my way home, so perhaps there will be some decent used game deals to pick up.

[xplocvo]

I went to the Madison Blockbuster at West Towne Mall today at lunch. They didn't have much to speak of, only 6 total PS3 games and 12 for XBOX (that were $14.99 or less and eligible for the deal). They did have Beatles Rock Band and Burnout Paradise for XBOX, $9.99 each. I already have those, but $10 for both of them is pretty solid. Some other titles I remember were GTA 4, Afro Samurai, and Lost on XBOX, No More Heroes for Wii, and Pure for PS3.

[Kaelestis]

The 2 Blockbusters in Racine didn't have much. The one on 20 has more of a selection though than the northern location.

[Mr Dude65]

I went to the Madison Blockbuster at West Towne Mall today at lunch. They didn't have much to speak of, only 6 total PS3 games and 12 for XBOX (that were $14.99 or less and eligible for the deal). They did have Beatles Rock Band and Burnout Paradise for XBOX, $9.99 each. I already have those, but $10 for both of them is pretty solid. Some other titles I remember were GTA 4, Afro Samurai, and Lost on XBOX, No More Heroes for Wii, and Pure for PS3.

Dude, look for the Wii games. There are quite a few that are eligible for the $40 of Reach or Metroid deal.

[xplocvo]

Dude, look for the Wii games. There are quite a few that are eligible for the $40 of Reach or Metroid deal.

I'm asleep at the wheel, I didn't even realize they had a new $40 off deal at Gamestop. But looking at that list, I don't recall any of those Wii games being at that Blockbuster. I am probably going to stop by a couple other Blockbusters on the way home though, so I will have that list on me. Thanks.

[Mr Dude65]

I'm asleep at the wheel, I didn't even realize they had a new $40 off deal at Gamestop. But looking at that list, I don't recall any of those Wii games being at that Blockbuster. I am probably going to stop by a couple other Blockbusters on the way home though, so I will have that list on me. Thanks.

Yeah no problem. I wish I could get to one. Would you want to pick me up a set of any two games on the list for $22 shipped?? If you happen to go, of course.

[xplocvo]

Yeah no problem. I wish I could get to one. Would you want to pick me up a set of any two games on the list for $22 shipped?? If you happen to go, of course.

I'll see what I can do.

[Mr Dude65]

I'll see what I can do.

Thanks!! Yeah, I'm just looking for any two games that would be $15 total at BBV that can be traded into Gs for $40 off Reach. If you can do anything like that, I'd really appreciate it!!!!!! And I'll also send you $22!!!

[f4t4lfury]

La Crosse - South side ShopKo has 1 copy of NBA 09 The Inside (PS3) for $1.99 on clearance shelf.

[xplocvo]

Stopped at the East Washington Madison Blockbuster and the Sun Prairie one, not much to speak of at either location. Only found 1 game that is on Gamestop's $40 off list. They did have Lego Rock Band for XBOX at both locations. East Wash also had the Fallout 3 Pitt / Operation Anchorage add-on for XBOX, $9.99 for each.

[Mr Dude65]

Stopped at the East Washington Madison Blockbuster and the Sun Prairie one, not much to speak of at either location. Only found 1 game that is on Gamestop's $40 off list. They did have Lego Rock Band for XBOX at both locations. East Wash also had the Fallout 3 Pitt / Operation Anchorage add-on for XBOX, $9.99 for each.

Thanks for checking!!!

[jer7583]

not much to report from greenfield/waukesha/west allis blockbusters. Found a few small flips, but nothing major.

Sad about that lost melodys place, I've always wanted to check it out. I might go there tomorrow. I went a few times but they were always closed when I was there.

[sigmano9]

target by the northridge area has about 5 copies of madden 2010 for $15 as of yesterday.

[Derrick1979]

target by the northridge area has about 5 copies of madden 2010 for $15 as of yesterday.

Anything else notable at that store? Im not far from there but dont go often seeing I live by the Target on 124th and Capitol and that store is a barren wasteland for clearance...

[Derrick1979]

Anyone check out that game store in Waukesha? I think today was the first day of the going under sale and it was 50% off everything ...

[Kaelestis]

Anyone check out that game store in Waukesha? I think today was the first day of the going under sale and it was 50% off everything ...

I stopped in real quick about an hour after they opened. Wish I hadn't wasted my time. Didn't see anything too interesting there... might be a few hidden gems but nothing I noticed. Place is small and smelly and warm so I didn't want to stay long lol.

They have a bunch of retro games like nes, genesis, etc. and others like Dreamcast, Ps1, and then some new but the selection is pretty small/awful. Most games are priced 9.99 - 19.99. With anything that's remotely interesting (at least to me) being 19.99. Not surprising they're going out of business. I think they had some older systems up front but by that time I didn't care.

Oh, and they do have some random crap/figures like wrestling stuff and digimon crap. Also had a bunch of VHS tapes and some dvds.

[Derrick1979]

I stopped in real quick about an hour after they opened. Wish I hadn't wasted my time. Didn't see anything too interesting there... might be a few hidden gems but nothing I noticed. Place is small and smelly and warm so I didn't want to stay long lol.

They have a bunch of retro games like nes, genesis, etc. and others like Dreamcast, Ps1, and then some new but the selection is pretty small/awful. Most games are priced 9.99 - 19.99. With anything that's remotely interesting (at least to me) being 19.99. Not surprising they're going out of business. I think they had some older systems up front but by that time I didn't care.

Oh, and they do have some random crap/figures like wrestling stuff and digimon crap. Also had a bunch of VHS tapes and some dvds.

Wow thanks for saving me a trip.. guess you can have a successful store if its modeled after your room in your parents basement.

[Kaelestis]

I wish someone would have saved me a trip. I stopped by thinking maybe they'll have some good old games or old rpgs. Didn't really have either. Of the few they had was FFX GH for 14.99. lol And it look more worn than copies at GS. Might be worth it to go stop by once it hits 70% but yeah...

[sigmano9]

Anything else notable at that store? Im not far from there but dont go often seeing I live by the Target on 124th and Capitol and that store is a barren wasteland for clearance...

they had a few copies of zelda phantom hourglass $24, madden 2010 for the wii, dont remember the price, and dark void for $10, but i dont remember seeing it the last time i was there anymore. though there might have been some under the madden wii, i didnt really check.

also saw resistance 2 at toys r us northridge for $24

[ryanflucas]

Did that store in Waukesha have anything gameboy related? I'm looking mainly for gameboy original and color titles.

[Derrick1979]

Did that store in Waukesha have anything gameboy related? I'm looking mainly for gameboy original and color titles.

I would assume by now its cleaned out of anything.. I did see an ad for another Indy Game shop in Oconomowoc on Craigslist. Here is the link, it looks like they may have a nice selection of retro stuff.

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/vgm/1945481686.html

[newageghost]

im in fond du lac...u think it sux by you guys? try here..everything is 40+ miles away.

[Kaelestis]

Haha! I visit friends in FDL all the time. Fondy sucks pretty bad though.

[psunami]

Not too much going on in Madison that I've seen of late. The Super Target in Fitchburg has moved their clearance game section again... back to an endcap in the Movies section.

It's funny to see the lack of organization that they have with clearance in most of the locations in Madison. There are some on the shelves in the video game racks, there are some on the shelves below the video game racks, some in the movie and music section.

It's just so much WORK for us. heh.

[introvert]

So I moved to Madison about a year ago and, in that time, have discovered three useful used stores: PrePlayed west, PrePlayed east and Video Game Xchange on Atwood (although things are a little pricey there).

Are there any other similar stores in Madison or surrounding areas?

[sigmano9]

Target in menomonee falls had dj hero (PS3) for $30

[Derrick1979]

Target in menomonee falls had dj hero (PS3) for $30

They also had a handful of Zelda:Phantom Hourglass for around $8

[psunami]

So I moved to Madison about a year ago and, in that time, have discovered three useful used stores: PrePlayed west, PrePlayed east and Video Game Xchange on Atwood (although things are a little pricey there).

Are there any other similar stores in Madison or surrounding areas?

I haven't seen any others in the Madison area. There were two other Video Game XChanges in town at one time or another, but they're now down to that one store on Atwood.

Have you seen any decent deals at PrePlayed lately? I've avoided them for a while due to higher prices.

[Squall835]

I haven't seen any others in the Madison area. There were two other Video Game XChanges in town at one time or another, but they're now down to that one store on Atwood.

Have you seen any decent deals at PrePlayed lately? I've avoided them for a while due to higher prices.

I was there recently and there was nothing to get excited about. They've really gone downhill lately, their prices on blu-rays are horrible.

[mcelfour]

I've been seeing a lot of LoZ: Phantom Hourglass around, in case anyone's looking. $8.54 at Fitchburg Target, IIRC.

[Goodwill Hunter]

Saw 2 Bioshock 2 Collector's Editions for the Xbox 360 for $49 on the clearance shelf at the Target in New Berlin this morning. One had a big tear on the outer sleeve, but the other looked okay aside from a bit of shelf wear. I would have picked one up if I didn't already have the game.

Rich

[psunami]

There were two copies of the Xbox 360 version of the Bioshock Collector's Edition at the Fitchburg Target last night for $49.

There was also a copy of it for the PS3 for the same price.

[sigmano9]

one copy of bioshock 2 special edition PS3 at northridge Target for $18. They also had a copy of Borderlands for the PS3 for i believe $20. they had a 360 version of bioshock 2 se but i snagged that one.

[psunami]

$18? Dang. I would have picked it up for that price. I'll have to keep an eye on the stores here.

[psunami]

Nabbed the last PS3 Bioshock 2 at the West Madison Target today. It's in pretty good shape considering they had those things banded around them.

[xplocvo]

Was it $18 there? I was at Sun Prairie Target today and they had one PS3 copy but it was still $49...

[psunami]

Yep. It was $18.

I didn't check the Fitchburg Super Target today to see if theirs had dropped from last week.

[Kaelestis]

Just a heads up, the Best Buy in Racine had all LE/CE penny guides cleared out. The TRU in Racine doesn't have much for clearance games either. Kmart has Persona 3 FES though for $20 if anyone is interested.

[theredworm]

Best Buy on west side of Madison had a stack of the pre-order codes for Dance Central (Janet Jackson's "Control") sitting by their Kinect display.

[psunami]

That's funny that you mention the Control songs. They had that box of them sitting out at launch, but I never saw them again.

I also went to the West Madison Target over the weekend and saw that all of their clearance games were gone. It made me wonder if they got cleared out over Black Friday or if they just pulled the section to have things that make them a profit over the weekend.

[broadbandit]

Picked up Fallout 3 GOTY 360 at Grafton target for 24.99 and Napoleon Total war for 7.48.

[theredworm]

Best Buy on west side of Madison had a stack of the pre-order codes for Dance Central (Janet Jackson's "Control") sitting by their Kinect display.

Went by eastside and they had a stack sitting by the kinect games

[psunami]

This thread used to be a lot more active. I still check it every few days, but I have a desk job now and don't hit nearly as many stores as I used to.

[Derrick1979]

the problem with this thread is for awhile now the deals in wisconsin have been spread pretty thin and unless were quick they get snatched up quick by hoarders..

Target on 124th and Capitol has been pretty productive with clearance and had some decent stuff , the only problem is with this store if you see something at a decent price just buy it because the clearance gets picked clean fast.

[Kaelestis]

Yeah, I guess so. Sucks that there aren't more deals or they get cleaned out too fast. I guess the Milwaukee/Madison/SE area just has too many people. I liked finding deals in the NW and NE parts of the state. Less traffic through stores.

The Targets I usually visit have said the same thing as you Derrick. Bunch of people pick clearance clean before they even drop really low. I'll try to keep posting though. Maybe it'll help someone or save them a trip. I like driving anyway and I'm usually all over so might as well.

[Mr Dude65]

You guys think it's bad being where you are??

How about in Juda?? (By Brodhead and Monroe)

Hell, that's probably pretty close to speaking a foreign language. The closest thing is a shitty super Wal-Mart that never has ANY deals, and to get a chance at Target stuff is at least a half-hour drive. Trust me, there's definitely worse places to deal hunt.

[Kaelestis]

Wow, one of the few places I haven't been in WI, the southwest (south of Madison/west of Beloit)! But that doesn't sound too bad. I live in a rural area myself and it's at least a half hour drive to the nearest Target/GS/etc. The nice thing though is that I could drive a little over a half hour north, south, east, or west and run into a Target/Kmart/Walmart/BB/etc. :D

Oh! I almost forgot, this Best Buy (http://stores.bestbuy.com/1191/) had a bunch of Mass Effect 2 CE's for PC for 30% off. They had some other junk on clearance too but that was the only thing that caught my eye.

[Mr Dude65]

Wow, one of the few places I haven't been in WI, the southwest (south of Madison/west of Beloit)! But that doesn't sound too bad. I live in a rural area myself and it's at least a half hour drive to the nearest Target/GS/etc. The nice thing though is that I could drive a little over a half hour north, south, east, or west and run into a Target/Kmart/Walmart/BB/etc. :D

Oh! I almost forgot, this Best Buy (http://stores.bestbuy.com/1191/) had a bunch of Mass Effect 2 CE's for PC for 30% off. They had some other junk on clearance too but that was the only thing that caught my eye.

We have it about the same, I guess :lol:

You at least get a few locations to choose from, though;)

[Derrick1979]

I will try to post deals I find as well just ot try and help someone out...

[shinryu333]

^^^ but with all these snow we just got, its kinda hard to hop from store to store trying to look for some cheap ass games.

I can do more searching and will be able to post more deals during spring/summer when I can make use of my motorcycle. I plan on riding and paying a visit to every major city in Wisconsin next year (new years resolution). if anyone else has a motorcycle and wants to ride along side for a bit when I reach their city or town, let me know.

[Derrick1979]

^^^ but with all these snow we just got, its kinda hard to hop from store to store trying to look for some cheap ass games.

I can do more searching and will be able to post more deals during spring/summer when I can make use of my motorcycle. I plan on riding and paying a visit to every major city in Wisconsin next year (new years resolution). if anyone else has a motorcycle and wants to ride along side for a bit when I reach their city or town, let me know.

LOL all the snow haha im from the Milwaukee area and we got like 2 inches but yeah other parts got nailed..

[shinryu333]

my city streets are still covered with snow everywhere (can't even see pavement at all) and this is 4 days after our snow storm. I still see cars in the ditch everyday I leave and come back from work (20 miles). at least the highway is clear now...I can finally reach 65/70 mph! maybe I should sent a complaint to the city for doing a crappy job plowing

[Kaelestis]

^^^ but with all these snow we just got, its kinda hard to hop from store to store trying to look for some cheap ass games.

I can do more searching and will be able to post more deals during spring/summer when I can make use of my motorcycle. I plan on riding and paying a visit to every major city in Wisconsin next year (new years resolution). if anyone else has a motorcycle and wants to ride along side for a bit when I reach their city or town, let me know.

Your resolution sounds pretty awesome. Don't own a motorcycle but I have traveled (in a car) to every major city unless you consider the likes of Superior/Platteville major cities. It's fun to travel that much and there are some really nice scenic areas of WI. Hope you manage to hit them all.

The roads do suck right now even though we didn't get hit too bad here. I think they just did a really shitty job of plowing/salting. Seems like they only ever hit the highways halfway decently and say fuck the county/side roads.

Anyway, stopped by Burlington BBV today. There was a decent selection. They had one No More Heroes 1 and 2 (wii) for $9.99, lots of Bioshock 2, Bayonetta, Darksiders, and a few PS2 games (mostly crap besides Dirge of Cerebus 6.99). Didn't really have any DS titles.

Some other titles they had for 360 were Aliens vs Predator, Kane and Lynch 2, Avatar, Where the Wild things are, Crackdown 2, and Dantes Inferno.

Some other Wii titles were NBA2k10, Naruto Clash of Ninja, NFS Pro Street and junk.

And some of the Ps3 titles were much of the same for 360, also had one Resistance: FoM.

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12/15 Edit - Racine Target was nearly cleared out... only a few PC games and crap games. Can't believe pretty much everything decent was gone. Kenosha one had Borderlands for 20.98, NHL10 for 17.xx, Alpha Protocol for 20.xx, DA:UE same price as last time, and Cabela's Big Game Hunters for 7.48. Had a few other things but nothing notable imo.

Kenosha Blockbuster is pretty nice. They have the best selection I've seen for the BOGO. MLB2k10 (360), Dante's Inferno (360), Army of Two: 40th day (360), Splinter Cell Conviction (360), Bioshock 2, Bayonetta (PS3), Crackdown 2, and some others. Still no DS games though. The Racine and Caledonia BBVs had a much lesser selection but they each had some MLB2k10 in case anyone locked those in at Amazon.

[klwillis45]

The disc drive in my Wii recently took a dump & mangled 2 of my discs.

Any recs for disc repair in the Milwaukee area?

[Lugi]

Green Bay! Represent!

[sigmano9]

The disc drive in my Wii recently took a dump & mangled 2 of my discs.

Any recs for disc repair in the Milwaukee area?

there is a video rental store on 76th and good hope in the parking lot of the former blockbuster/hoffer's pet strip mall (now private school) that does disc repairs (it been there since i remember moving to the area in '89 when i was 7). i think it cost aboot $3 a disc, i'm not a 100% sure though as that was a few years ago when my 360 would scuff up my disc. it did a great job, the games looked brand new and played like new as well. i believe it is a 15min process per disc so keep that in mind. in the meantime you could visit the mega media exchange around the corner :) speaking of MME i they might do it too.

[shinryu333]

not a deal but possibly for others out there who unfortunately lives in WI. walmart deal is live in stores but as the scan says you'll only receive a $50 gift card instead of $100 compared to all the other states. I just bought mine at Oshkosh and there are still a lot of the holiday bundles (found them hidden right behind the standlone 160 gigs).
http://a.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=459688&d=1292560642

[Kaelestis]

not a deal but possibly for others out there who unfortunately lives in WI. walmart deal is live in stores but as the scan says you'll only receive a $50 gift card instead of $100 compared to all the other states. I just bought mine at Oshkosh and there are still a lot of the holiday bundles (found them hidden right behind the standlone 160 gigs).
http://a.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=459688&d=1292560642

Faillllllllllllll. I'm guessing it's because of WI's dumb minimum mark up law. I went to Wal-mart and all the PS3s were still there because it was only a $50 gift card. So we miss out on the Walmart and Best Buy sales on the PS3s. Glad I live close enough to IL.

[shinryu333]

my brother wanted a slim because he sold his old (phat) one to my sister. I just wanted him to get a good deal when buying a new PS3 and unfortunately we live in a state with less deals. I was going to buy it from amazon when it was still alive with the $100 GC but he does not shop online (amazon).

Back to the point, Kaelestis, you are right. this is not a deal but I wanted to point out that if anyone wanted it and is looking for the BF holiday bundle, theres a chance that they can still get them with the $50 CG. also don't forget that Uncharted 2 and MOH each retails for $30 or more when bought separately. I guess it'll make up for buying just the standlone system in Wisconsin.

[Kaelestis]

I always see the stickers on the gas pumps which have to do with it but it's the first time it has ruined a deal for me. Guess we can't get the really really good deals.

Maybe Amazon will match BB over the weekend.

[Derrick1979]

:roll:Really there only giving a $50 GC instead of $100 here in WI? how is that right isnt that false advertising ?

This isnt like there marking the system down its just a bonus they tossed on top of it to get people tp buy it....

[shinryu333]

its not false advertisement, Derrick. the scan that I got was from a Wisconsin Walmart ad that I copied from SlickDeal's site. Its says in fine print that you only get $50 GC.

can't wait to see if Best Buy and Target is the same issue as they are price matching GC today and tomorrow as discuss in the other forums.

i guess they really don't want us in WI to buy a new PS3

[xplocvo]

Sun Prairie Target has one Dragon Age Ultimate collection for PS3, for $15. Also one Fallout 3 GOTY PS3 for $25.

[theredworm]

Sun Prairie Target has one Dragon Age Ultimate collection for PS3, for $15. Also one Fallout 3 GOTY PS3 for $25.

I love that target

[psunami]

I passed on the Dragon Age Ultimate for the PS3 for $15 at the West Madison Target. (Already have it for the PC and regret the purchase... sigh.)

Also at the West Madison Target they had NHL 10 for the 360 for $12.48. Once that hits $6.24, I'm all over it. Much better than NHL11 in my opinion.

[Kingrodedog]

Hi all, I'm in the EC area and wondering if anyone has seen any sweet deals around here?
I'm still kinda new to town/site and don't know of any places to to hit up around here, any help would be appreciated.

[Lugi]

$15!? I would have picked it up just for the resale value! Thats amazing!

[Lugi]

The disc drive in my Wii recently took a dump & mangled 2 of my discs.

Any recs for disc repair in the Milwaukee area?

Piranha Games I know does repairs up in Racine. I do not know the prices for it though.

[psunami]

$15!? I would have picked it up just for the resale value! Thats amazing!

I'm not big on buying games to resell them.

If someone wants it for that price, I'd rather leave it at the store.

I guess I could have helped out a CAG for that price, but oh well. Next time perhaps.

[ZForce915]

This might be a weird question, or at least a very long shot...but are there any Oshkosh CAGs here that would like a Play it Again Sports gift card? I have $500 to spend there and can't see myself spending it all. If you'd like to work out a deal of some kind, PM me and we can work out the details.

[shinryu333]

^^^ oshkosh here, but I don't go to that place

[ZForce915]

If I still golfed a lot then I could easily spend the $500 on some new irons and a driver but I just don't get out that often anymore.

If anyone in Oshkosh is into sports I'm sure we can work a deal. (I'd meet you at the store to exchange the card)

[psunami]

The Sun Prairie Target clearance section was amazingly picked over today.

Green Day Rock Band for the 360 for $19.98
DJ Hero for the PS3 for $25.98

Pretty sad selection.

[Goodwill Hunter]

The Goodwill in New Berlin got a big dump from Target and Big Lots recently...I picked up a Target clearanced new PSP Clone Wars for $4.99 and a new 360 Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen for $6.99. There was a new black wireless 360 controller for $24.99 and a new Kinect for $99.99 in the glass case, passed on both...second Kinect I've seen at a Goodwill in the last week. The first was marked $74.99 and didn't last a day. Also picked up a MegaMan X figure that had a Big Lots sticker on it...saw lots of other Big Lots merchandise scattered around the store.

Rich

[afa3]

The disc drive in my Wii recently took a dump & mangled 2 of my discs.

Any recs for disc repair in the Milwaukee area?


I know this is an old post, but the Mega Media XChange in Brookfield does disc resurfacing for $3. It's next to the Best Buy on Bluemound.

They have other stores in WI too, including two others in the Milwaukee area. I don't know if they all do repair or not.

[Kaelestis]

Pleasant Prairie Target has Trauma Team for $9.98, Resistance Retribution (PSP) for $7.48, some Naruto PSP game for $14.98, Iron Man 2 (PSP) for $9.98, and has The Shoot, The Fight, and Get Fit with Mel for $19.98 each.

Racine Target has a number of copies of Bayonetta at $14.98 each and a PSP Go Protective case for $1.26.

[zyzybalubah1]

Any places selling MvC3 yet?

[jer7583]

The Goodwill in New Berlin got a big dump from Target and Big Lots recently...I picked up a Target clearanced new PSP Clone Wars for $4.99 and a new 360 Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen for $6.99. There was a new black wireless 360 controller for $24.99 and a new Kinect for $99.99 in the glass case, passed on both...second Kinect I've seen at a Goodwill in the last week. The first was marked $74.99 and didn't last a day. Also picked up a MegaMan X figure that had a Big Lots sticker on it...saw lots of other Big Lots merchandise scattered around the store.

Rich

Hey just be careful with that new berlin goodwill, if it's the one i have been to.

A lot of their target stock that looks new ends up being defective returns. I picked up a wii remote plus there for $15. Open it up and it's a regular wii remote inside. Some ass bought a remote plus at target and returned it with a regular remote inside.

Also bought a "new" 360 headset at the same time and it was broken. I think target is now dumping off their defective returns on Goodwill.

But yeah target clearance has been crappy in WI for years now. I have given up on even looking. Everything gets bought up or sent to goodwill or something.

[Derrick1979]

Just wanted to give the heads up, Ultimate Electronics is closing and they are 30% off everything right now.

I know they have one on South 76th street across from Bestbuy in the old Circuit City building.

Might be worth looking... I heard this on the radio when I was out today so I dont know whats there or anything because Im not over there often.

[Goodwill Hunter]

The Goodwill in New Berlin got in a ton of new, shrinkwrapped DS games priced as follows:

DS Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - $6.99
DS Alice in Wonderland - $6.99
DS Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core with Limited Edition Bakugan Action Figure - $9.99
DS Zhu Zhu Pets 2: Wild Bunch with Zhu Zhu Hamster Toy - $9.99
DS Kung Zhu with Kung Zhu Hamster Toy - $9.99

There were about 50 of the Kingdom Hearts and at least 200 of the Alice in Wonderland games in the open glass case. I would guess there were about 30 each of the games with toys scattered between the open glass case and the toy shelves. Picked up a few copies of the first 2 games, but not the ones with the toys. Numbers were as of 7:30 tonight...guessing that if you go tomorrow, there should still be a fair number left.

Rich

[mcelfour]

West side Madison Shopko had some PSP games pretty cheap. I remember seeing Patapon for $5 - don't remember other titles, but there were several on clearance for $5. Never bit on a PSP myself.

[klwillis45]

The last remaining Menomonee Falls Blockbuster is closing.

I was there Thursday but prices were pretty sucky since it's Week 1 of the closeout.

Cashier said expected close date was Apr. 10.

[Derrick1979]

The last remaining Menomonee Falls Blockbuster is closing.

I was there Thursday but prices were pretty sucky since it's Week 1 of the closeout.

Cashier said expected close date was Apr. 10.

Yeah I stopped there last night and the games were pretty cleaned out at 10% off but the prices sucked.. oh well

[Kaelestis]

Burlington Blockbuster is closing, 10% currently but bigger discount tomorrow. Little to no Wii/DS games though. Gurnee Mills Blockbuster is closing too for anyone who lives close to the border.

Also a new shop called Jester's Emporium recently opened up in Burlington. They buy/sell video games, cards, comics, outdoor stuff, and more.

[llm962]

Just a roundup of a few store closings/deals going on...
Checked out that New Berlin Goodwill---all the Kingdom Hearts were gone but there were tons of Alice in Wonderlands for DS this past weekend. And by tons I mean 200+ copies.
Borders on Brown Deer Drive is closing--not sure what the game situation is.
Both Blockbusters in Green bay are closing--the one on the west side had no good games left. Did not check out east side yet.
I know Ultimate Electronics is closing and was a 50% last time I checked--not sure what the game situation is.
Something I figured out was that if you grab some older games at Family Video you can bring them up to the counter and ask if they'll sell them to you. I have gotten a few RARE PS2 games in the last few months just by asking. Sold them to me for 4.99 a piece. ICO was one of them.

[dkreegz515]

Burlington Blockbuster is closing, 10% currently but bigger discount tomorrow. Little to no Wii/DS games though. Gurnee Mills Blockbuster is closing too for anyone who lives close to the border.

Also a new shop called Jester's Emporium recently opened up in Burlington. They buy/sell video games, cards, comics, outdoor stuff, and more.

where exactly is that store? also the blockbuster in burlington had NO video games the other day i was there.

[Warner13]

Anybody know if the Best Buy in Green Bay has gotten any 3DS demo units, thanks

[Kaelestis]

where exactly is that store? also the blockbuster in burlington had NO video games the other day i was there.

Oh, it's just on Pine St. I think it's 732 Pine. And yeah, those games went pretty quick at that BBV even though the B1G1 was better than the 10-20% off...

[ZForce915]

Anybody know if the Best Buy in Green Bay has gotten any 3DS demo units, thanks

I was there today and I didn't see one.

[ZForce915]

Also the West Side Target has 3 PS3 versions of the DJ Hero Bundle on clearance for $17.xx. I might have grabbed a 360 version at that price but left the PS3 ones. Go get one!

[xplocvo]

East Madison Target has 3 more copies of Def Jam Rapstar for $12.48. They are located on the bottom shelf under the wall of PS3 games. They also have one XBOX copy but it is still $24.98.

[Derrick1979]

Was at the Mayfair Bestbuy this afternoon checking out the 3DS and on the way out by the registers they have a small clearance area and saw a whole bunch of copies of Metroid:Other M (Wii) for $19.99.

They also had some other items on clearance as well like the Halo Reach Legendary bundle of $59.99 back in the games department.

[psunami]

East Madison Target has 3 more copies of Def Jam Rapstar for $12.48. They are located on the bottom shelf under the wall of PS3 games. They also have one XBOX copy but it is still $24.98.

Damn. I've wanted to pick that up for the PS3... but won't be getting over to the East Side anytime soon.

Oh, well. I guess I'll just have to keep singing Scenario in the car.

[psunami]

The Super Target in Fitchburg also had Def Jam, but still at the 50% pricing. I'm heading to the East Side tomorrow, so hopefully I can pick up the game then.

[afa3]

The New Berlin Target has two clearance 360 60GB Live kits at $25. They're in the 360 aisle, not the clearance endcap.

Note that these do not have the transfer cable and disk, so you'll have to scrounge them somewhere if you're upgrading a 20GB system.

They've got a lot of other clearance electronics stuff sprinkled all over too, including Assassin's Creed II PC for $7.50 (in the clearance endcap).

Edit:
1) Turns out you can do the update with a USB memory stick. The new USB support lets you transfer everything that way. Worked fine for me.
2) These are for the original 360, not the new slims.

[Derrick1979]

The New Berlin Target has two clearance 360 60GB Live kits at $25. They're in the 360 aisle, not the clearance endcap.

Note that these do not have the transfer cable and disk, so you'll have to scrounge them somewhere if you're upgrading a 20GB system.

They've got a lot of other clearance electronics stuff sprinkled all over too, including Assassin's Creed II PC for $7.50 (in the clearance endcap).

Damn thats a good price... Thats just to far to drive right now though with it being target....

[psunami]

Referencing the DJ Hero, Tony Hawk, and Guitar Hero deal here....

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299495

Quite a few DJ Hero bundles and Tony Hawk bundles in store in Madison.

I got a Guitar Hero Super Bundle online, but didn't notice if they had any left after that.

[psunami]

Sounds like the deal is dead now. Oh, well.

[2DMention]

I hit everywhere in Menomonie - nothing. Family Video had nothing worthwile. Kmart has their usual bunch of weird games for $20. Kmart Clearance has nothing of note. Only thing I found was Sonic 2 for Genesis complete at Goodwill for $3.

Gonna leave for Eau Claire a couple of minutes to see if I can find anything at RSE, Target, Goodwill, or Big Lots.

[ndheah]

FYI - Shopko has Deux Ex for $59.99 w/ $10 gift card.
Today is the last day of the deal.

[ndheah]

Shopko Flyer August 28th - September 3rd

Madden - Free $5 gift card w/ purchase. - PS3/360/Wii
FEAR 3 - $49.99 - PS3/360
Mortal Kombat - $49.99 - PS3/360
Green Lantern - $39.99 - PS3/360
20% Off DVD/CD Storage
43" Samsung Plasma - $479.99

[VGMaster75]

Did anybody in Madison manage to nab a DJ Hero bundle from Toys 'R' Us two weeks ago?
There hasn't been many steals these past few years, not since Circuit City closed. The best haul I've ever had was that Shopko clearance back in 2008. Hasn't been anything comparable since. I spent nearly $200 at all 4 of Madison's Shopko's then, and I still haven't played though everything I bought!

[ndheah]

Did anybody in Madison manage to nab a DJ Hero bundle from Toys 'R' Us two weeks ago?
There hasn't been many steals these past few years, not since Circuit City closed. The best haul I've ever had was that Shopko clearance back in 2008. Hasn't been anything comparable since. I spent nearly $200 at all 4 of Madison's Shopko's then, and I still haven't played though everything I bought!

Shopko will be doing clearance again, they go in cycles. Expect a good clearance after the holidays.

[jer7583]

Any milwaukee CAGs interested in playing some fighting games locally should come to our monthly tournaments downtown.

We also host weekly fight nights, if you're interested PM me for the address.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278535575494699

[Derrick1979]

Any milwaukee CAGs interested in playing some fighting games locally should come to our monthly tournaments downtown.

We also host weekly fight nights, if you're interested PM me for the address.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278535575494699

Awesome idea and I know exactly where that is.. Wish I could come hang out with you guys...

[dkreegz515]

FYI - Burlington K-Mart is going out of business --- as of monday everything was 10% off... im going tomorrow to see what is left of the blu-rays/videogames.

[psunami]

Did anybody in Madison manage to nab a DJ Hero bundle from Toys 'R' Us two weeks ago?
There hasn't been many steals these past few years, not since Circuit City closed. The best haul I've ever had was that Shopko clearance back in 2008. Hasn't been anything comparable since. I spent nearly $200 at all 4 of Madison's Shopko's then, and I still haven't played though everything I bought!

I did manage to get a two turntable bundle from the $15 sale a few weeks back, along with one of the last GH bundles.

There were still quite a few in stock then, so I'm sure a few people nabbed them, but I just have to hope they were CAG's.

[Derrick1979]

Anyone in the NW Milwaukee area interested in a copy of Deus Ex for the Ps3? Mine is mint and complete and looking to let it go for $40

[ryanflucas]

I'm not sure if this is a deal but I'm tossing it out there. The Goodwill store near 124th and Capitol Drive in Wauwatosa has many sealed/new Sony PSP Go systems for $99.99 each.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s226/ryanflucas/pspgo.jpg

Since this is Goodwill, you can often negotiate. I'd ask for a manager though, the general staff can't help you there. Yes, those are red Target tags. The store right across the street likely donated them for a tax deduction.

[psunami]

I'd say that's a deal. I managed to get one from a Target here in Madison for $70 and was really happy with that price.

[ndheah]

Sunday ad for Shopko -

Purchase Dead Island, receive $10 Gift Card
Purchase Super Street Fighter IV 3D, receive $10 Gift Card.
Purchase Super Monkey Ball 3D, receive $10 Gift Card.

[psunami]

It's funny, every time I look at this thread now I think "Rise from your Grave."

No one posted here for 3 or 4 months and now we're all back at it. It's awesome.

[dkreegz515]

FYI last weekend... dunno about now... but last weekend 20% off all video games at the k-mart in burlington... they pretty much had everything but new releases.

[psunami]

Grabbed a copy of the Infamous 2 PS3 bundle for $249.99 after price match to Toys R Us in Madison (West side store.) Both Best Buy and Toys R Us had one remaining when I left.

[Kaelestis]

FYI last weekend... dunno about now... but last weekend 20% off all video games at the k-mart in burlington... they pretty much had everything but new releases.

Still have all games 20% off and 15% off hardware but most of their prices are crap and even with the 20% off you can find cheaper somewhere else.

Kind of makes me happy they're going out of business when they have things like Halo Reach Legendary still marked at $150 before the 20% off.

[megatek]

Found Dance Dance Revolution game and pad for PS3 on clearance at Walmart in Fond du Lac, I was pondering on buying one but my ps3 needs a new laser light so I'll just put my money towards that.

[Kaelestis]

Sturtevant Wal-mart still has 1 Bioshock 2 CE for $30. Picked one up that was in great condition, the one left has a little tear/wear on the corner but much better than most GS/Target ones.

Racine Target has AX 180 Triton Headsets on clearance, $41 right now. I think regular MSRP is $60. Might drop more as well.

[Brotherbadger]

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/es300-and-es330/113727d1194053211-es300-a-c-or-cabin-filter-change-97-01-holy-thread-revival-batman.jpg


This week's Shopko flyer is nothing special, but if you are looking for Arkham City, they give you a $10 gift card.


Anybody find any good deals/clearance stuff?

[ndheah]

Shopko;

Buy one get one 50% value video games $19.99 or less.
Ends today - hurry hurry.

Wii is pretty much shovelware aside from Red Steel 1 / 2.
360 and PS3 have some OK titles though like Mirrors Edge, Borderlands, Dark Void, etc.

[psunami]

Look what I found for sale at the Toys R Us in Madison....

http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/img/SkyrimPS3.jpg

Didn't pick one up... but I'm debating it since it would be 6 days early.

[Mr Dude65]

Look what I found for sale at the Toys R Us in Madison....

http://www.sportsgamerblog.com/img/SkyrimPS3.jpg

Didn't pick one up... but I'm debating it since it would be 6 days early.

I'd pick one up! CoD was bringing huge sums on eBay for a couple days earlier. This could be a fantastic flip for you!

[theredworm]

Just ps3 out or was 360 out too?

[psunami]

Just PS3. I checked for the PC and 360 but they weren't there.

[ndheah]

Shopko; Buy one get one 50% value ($19.95) video games.

[ndheah]

Shopko Black Friday ad;

http://tx.mail01-shopko.com/hostedmessage/message.aspx?2110048.1604429.3660402701.2738


Flame Red 3DS + Super Mario 3D Land $179.99.
All Skylander Start Kits $59.99

[theredworm]

just found out Sears in Baraboo will be closing (I hear in April) don't know if there will be any decent sales but I'll be keeping an eye out cause they have a pretty good game section

[theredworm]

Madison Best Buy on the west side had a copy of call of duty mw3 hardened edition in stock when I was there earlier this morning. Must've been a christmas return or something.

[ndheah]

Shopko's are placing various games on clearance.
Dragon Age Origins - $14
SSFIV $14
WKC $14

Few others too

[ndheah]

Picked up Heavy Rain @ Green Bay Shopko for $14.

[ndheah]

Picked up
Dragon Age Origins for PS3 for $2.99.
Madden 2010 for $2.99
Kung Fu Rider $2.99
God of War Collection (1 & 2 for PS3) $2.99
Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands PS3 $2.99

[jbroush99]

Thanks for the heads up ndheah! I didn't think they would put this stuff to 90% off so quickly and haven't checked in store lately. I was able to pick up:
PS3
Lost Via Domus $1.49
Kung Fu Rider $1.99
Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands $2.99
Xbox 360
Beowolf the Game $1.99
Dragon Age Awakening $2.99
Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands $2.99
WII
Red Steel 2 w/ Wii Motion Plus add on $2.99

There were a bunch of DS games that were $1.49 - $2.99 but I have most of them. The only game that wasn't marked down was Singularity (360) which was still at $7.99 or 60% off.

Just noticed that I already have Prince of Persia (PS3) from the Target clearance. Oh well.

[ndheah]

Hello,

Shopko has their Sunday ad out and it's pretty good, better than most other retailers this week.

Darkness II (PS3/360) $59.99 & $10 Gift Card
Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - $39.99
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - $49.99
Turtle Beach X31 Headset - $89.99
Microsoft Xbox 360 Bundle, includes Fable III, Halo Reach, 250 GB HD - $299.99
Nintendo 3DS $169.99 & $20 Gift Card
Mario Kart 7 (3DS) $34.99 & $5 Gift Card
Super Mario 3D Land (3DS) $34.99 & $5 Gift Card

[rhynoo]

The best buy in La Crosse has Uncharted 3 collector's edition for something like $65. YMMV at other best buys.

[KtMack23]

The best buy in La Crosse has Uncharted 3 collector's edition for something like $65. YMMV at other best buys.

Same at Racine BB they had a couple when I was there today.

[seanw]

Just FYI I hit four Wisconsin KMarts looking for the $20 PS3 controller bundles -- La Crosse, Mauston, Portage (all on Friday) and Janesville (Sunday) -- and only found one, which I purchased. So, not a great Wisconsin deal.

[theredworm]

Sears in baraboo closing all games 25% off lots of stock still.

[seanw]

I have one of the $20 Arkham City coupons if anyone is interested. (I'd love a small trade for it ... maybe Arkham Asylum PS3?) I'm in La Crosse until Wed., then Madison.

[Derrick1979]

I have one of the $20 Arkham City coupons if anyone is interested. (I'd love a small trade for it ... maybe Arkham Asylum PS3?) I'm in La Crosse until Wed., then Madison.


Really !

[seanw]

Really !

Really what?

[klwillis45]

Is it better to spend $5 on a mag or trade away a $10 game?

I just can't figure it out.

[seanw]

Well, I'm not asking someone to make a bad trade. I know Newegg had Arkham Asylum for $15 new last week, so I figured its TIV had to be around $5, and that many folks would rather liquidate titles and save cash. I may have misestimated the relative worth of these items, but I didn't mean to offend anyone.

[jer7583]

any wisconsin cags going to midwest gaming classic this weekend in brookfield? (near milwaukee)

[ryanflucas]

I'll be at MGC sat afternoon hunting for gameboy games. I'm easy to spot - 6'7" and wearing a kangol hat.

[shadowkast]

picked up a white pspgo for $37.xx. Not sure what the chances are out there as this was the last one in stock

[theredworm]

any wisconsin cags going to midwest gaming classic this weekend in brookfield? (near milwaukee)

What is it?

[Squall835]

The Best Buy on the west side of Madison has a table in the gaming area with limited editions on it that are 50% off the listed price. No sign is at the table, but one of the employees came by and told me. I don't remember all the games included in this sale (or the prices), but a few of them were: Def Jam Rapstar (360), Gears of War 3 Limited, and Infamous 2 Hero Edition. I picked up the Hero Edition for $35. They also had the Uncharted 3 Collector's Edition next to the table, but I'm not sure if that was part of the sale or not.

[theredworm]

Baraboo sears all games 50% off now store should be closed pretty soon.