Wisconsin's Official CAG Deals, News & Discussion Thread

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Got any new information about whats happening in Wisconsin?
Let other CAG's know here!

[schultzed]

wow, no Milwaukeans responding?

Maybe folks could at least identify themselves.

I'm actually in Racine.

There is an EBGames and 2 Gamestops. All pretty much suck :-)

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wow, no Milwaukeans responding?

Maybe folks could at least identify themselves.

I'm actually in Racine.

There is an EBGames and 2 Gamestops. All pretty much suck :-)

Yeah, I think I outta change the topic title to Wisconsin, maybe more people would show.

Also I've been to Racine quite a few times actually, didn't see any Gamestops or EB Games, I probbaly wasn't in the same area. But thanks for posting this.

[klwillis45]

North sider here. My only good recent score was a Xbox HD pack for $10 at the GS on Brown Deer road. Though I'm not really the person to ask where to score "rare" items since I loathe RPGS unlike most CAGs. I don't have/care about PS2 either. The only thing I'm really looking for at the moment is component cables for the cube.

P.S. Don't bother looking at the Mayfair BB for clearance stuff. Their selection is "teh suck" and the only thing I walked out with was the new EVil Dead for the box.

[Jeoff]

Yes every GS and EB in Milwaukee sucks. My favorite is the GS in Southridge mall though because they still have toys. If you ever wanted to see 3 Gamestops and an EB in one square mile that area is your best bet I guess.

The only good place for games in Milwaukee is camped so you'll never find anything good there. It used to be good but it's only a matter of time before hoarders ruin any store.

The Best Best Buy is the one in Brookfield. They don't grill you on returns like some places would. Best selection there too.

That's pretty much the whole story for Milwaukee. Don't get me started on the noobs in Madison...lots of "Comic Book Guy" hoarders around here. I mean appearance wise not that they buy comic books...

[lukenot]

I'm in Waukesha, and I agree that the Brookfield BB is the best in the area.
There is one in Delafield that sucks as does the one by Southridge.

There is a Gamestop in Brookfield on Bluemound Road that is okay. I'm not really in to rare games and stuff, but the selection is always pretty decent.

My favorite store in the area, by far, is the EB games off of Bluemound next to Brookfield Square near Fuddruckers.
There are always extemely helpful and knowledeable on anything you want to know. It is a newer store, but the selection is above average. The stock and items are always displayed very professionally, and they avoid looking like a garage sale like most GS do.

Again, I'm not in to rare RPG's or games, but I will pay more in some cases just to go there - the staff is that good.

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Yes every GS and EB in Milwaukee sucks. My favorite is the GS in Southridge mall though because they still have toys. If you ever wanted to see 3 Gamestops and an EB in one square mile that area is your best bet I guess.

The only good place for games in Milwaukee is camped so you'll never find anything good there. It used to be good but it's only a matter of time before hoarders ruin any store.

The Best Best Buy is the one in Brookfield. They don't grill you on returns like some places would. Best selection there too.

That's pretty much the whole story for Milwaukee. Don't get me started on the noobs in Madison...lots of "Comic Book Guy" hoarders around here. I mean appearance wise not that they buy comic books...

That's true, GS ad EB suck, A LOT, there are a lot of them...but if they don't have anything good, what does it matter. I'll put that up though for BB. I so far heard that was the best one.

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My favorite store in the area, by far, is the EB games off of Bluemound next to Brookfield Square near Fuddruckers.
There are always extemely helpful and knowledeable on anything you want to know. It is a newer store, but the selection is above average. The stock and items are always displayed very professionally, and they avoid looking like a garage sale like most GS do.

Again, I'm not in to rare RPG's or games, but I will pay more in some cases just to go there - the staff is that good.

I think this Brookfield store is good as well. They've seemed to go a bit looser in policy as well. They allowed me to return games I got in tradein deals (which some stores won't do). Also, when they had the $5 bonus per game (no exclusions) early in the year, a worker there let me trade in 6 Jampacks I got for $4 at the nearby TRU. All 6 in one trade for over $30 in credit. That was cool.

[jbroush99]

The Gamestop here in La Crosse pretty much blows. The store is way too small and has too much junk crammed into it.

The Blockbuster just started taking trades on Sept 1 so there is some hope for good finds there. They are building a new, bigger store about 100 yards away in the old Wal-Mart parking lot, but they aren't going to have a Gamerush!

Best deals in town usually come from Goodwill, Shopko, and Target.
Also, the KB Toys in the mall is closing and they are having a 40% off clearance. Unfortunately, they shipped all their video games to another store before the sale began.

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The Gamestop here in La Crosse pretty much blows. The store is way too small and has too much junk crammed into it.

The Blockbuster just started taking trades on Sept 1 so there is some hope for good finds there. They are building a new, bigger store about 100 yards away in the old Wal-Mart parking lot, but they aren't going to have a Gamerush!

Best deals in town usually come from Goodwill, Shopko, and Target.
Also, the KB Toys in the mall is closing and they are having a 40% off clearance. Unfortunately, they shipped all their video games to another store before the sale began.

You are at one of the lonelist outposts in the CAG universe :-) OK, its not that bad but LaCrosse is definitely out there. I did score some nice N64 deals at that Target 6 years ago.

How has your BestBuy been with this latest clearance?

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A new thing I'm doing also, is if you find specific clearance items at one of the stores in your area, or a special sale for only your store, or some deals you wanted to share, posted them, what store they're at, and what deals. Then people can see what stores have what. Thanks for all the info guys!

[jer7583]

I tried to do a thread like this a few weeks ago and nobody cared.

Anyway that gamestop in west allis isn't so great. Bad employees and terrible organization of older stuff.

I work at the gamecrazy thats right down the street from that gamestop, btw. on national by pick n save. Our store's in a bit of a shambles cause there's only like 2 employees there right now..

I've found some decent stuff at the record head in west allis on greenfield. Like Time Crisis 3 for $8.

[jer7583]

oh yeah and I love the eb on hwy 100 in west allis. The bluemound one is good too but not much selection.

Gamestop on bluemound in brookfield is the best in town, i always find good stuff there.

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I tried to do a thread like this a few weeks ago and nobody cared.

Anyway that gamestop in west allis isn't so great. Bad employees and terrible organization of older stuff.

I work at the gamecrazy thats right down the street from that gamestop, btw. on national by pick n save. Our store's in a bit of a shambles cause there's only like 2 employees there right now..

I've found some decent stuff at the record head in west allis on greenfield. Like Time Crisis 3 for $8.

Wow, I just went to the Gamestop in West Allis today. I was going to stop by GameCrazy, but totally forgot. Yes, the Gamestop in West Allis is terrible, they had some clearance today when I went, but nothing interesting at all. I should probably try GameCrazy, I'm looking for some N64 games, specific ones, maybe they'd have them.

Would you know if you had Diddy Kong Racing or Beetle Adventure Racing for N64? No these or not for me, I'm trying to make a trade with someone for these games. And are your prices high?

And yes, I love the new Eb Games on Highway 100.

[schultzed]

Anyone interested in classic stuff?

I saw 8 Intellivision games at the 27th Street Goodwill. They were common but complete . . . would have gotten them but they were $2.99 each.

Armor Battle (that kind of game)

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Anyone interested in classic stuff?

I saw 8 Intellivision games at the 27th Street Goodwill. They were common but complete . . . would have gotten them but they were $2.99 each.

Armor Battle (that kind of game)

I'm looking for games back to the NES, but nothing futher. If you see any good deals on games like those, that'd be great. But maybe someone else is interested. Thanks for the post.

[Kirin Lemon]

You are at one of the lonelist outposts in the CAG universe :-) OK, its not that bad but LaCrosse is definitely out there. I did score some nice N64 deals at that Target 6 years ago.

How has your BestBuy been with this latest clearance?
Don't forget about me in Eau Claire! Thankfully, we're closer to Minneapolis than poor La Crosse...

[Jeoff]

Oh yeah the EB by Fuddruckers has the best employees working there. Problem is the store is pretty new so they don't get much as far as used games go.

The absolute worst game stores are the GS and Music Recyclery in Brookfield Square mall. The employees at that GS are absolute trash and do nothing but talk about Magic instead of helping people or checking them out. The Music Recyclery has the worst prices in the history of video games. Most used greatest hits games are $30...

[schultzed]

The absolute worst game stores are the GS and Music Recyclery in Brookfield Square mall. The employees at that GS are absolute trash and do nothing but talk about Magic instead of helping people or checking them out. The Music Recyclery has the worst prices in the history of video games. Most used greatest hits games are $30...

BTW that Goodwill also had a SNES system in box (don't know condition because it was on the floor behind the counter (jewelry and valuables area) but it was marked $20 . . . could be a deal if complete and in good shape and if someone is looking for one.


Music Recyclery is a joke . . . didn't know they had one at Brookfield Sq. The one at Gurnee is also insane . . . I saw GBA Iridion ($3 at GS and $4 at EB) for $13!

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BTW that Goodwill also had a SNES system in box (don't know condition because it was on the floor behind the counter (jewelry and valuables area) but it was marked $20 . . . could be a deal if complete and in good shape and if someone is looking for one.


Music Recyclery is a joke . . . didn't know they had one at Brookfield Sq. The one at Gurnee is also insane . . . I saw GBA Iridion ($3 at GS and $4 at EB) for $13!

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

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I tried to do a thread like this a few weeks ago and nobody cared.

Anyway that gamestop in west allis isn't so great. Bad employees and terrible organization of older stuff.

I work at the gamecrazy thats right down the street from that gamestop, btw. on national by pick n save. Our store's in a bit of a shambles cause there's only like 2 employees there right now..

I've found some decent stuff at the record head in west allis on greenfield. Like Time Crisis 3 for $8.

I never saw it, if I would have I wouldn't have made this thread. I just thought no one else did a Wisconsin thread yet.

[jbroush99]

How has your BestBuy been with this latest clearance?

I picked up Ford Mustang (Xbox), Ty 2 (Xbox), Fairly Oddparents (GC), and 2 copies of FF I&II for GBA. They also had Incredibles (Xbox) at $9.99. GBA games like Tarzan and Texas Hold Em' had stickers over the UPCs so they were regular price. Other than this stuff, they didn't have too much else.

I did pick up a practically mint, complete copy of Resident Evil for the Saturn at Goodwill last week.

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I'm interested in checking out that Best Buy in Brookfield since a lot of people have been saying it's a really good Best Buy.

But anyways, if anyone has a store they want someone else to check out for them and see how it is, just post it here, and if someone lives or goes in that area, they could possibly check it out for you. I haven't been toa ny new game stores lately so I have nothing new to share. Anyone else?

[bjkrautk]

Just to help make the list more thorough, there's also an EB Games in Southridge Mall (Greenfield), another GameStop about a block away in "Barnes and Noble Plaza," and yet another GameStop - albeit a slightly larger one - midway between the other two (7420 W. Holmes Avenue).

The W. Holmes Ave. GameStop at least used to have old NES / SNES / N64 / Genesis (?) games in addition to the standard fare....but I haven't actually been there in a number of months.

The Best Buy in Greenfield (just before Hwy. 894) usually doesn't have much out of the ordinary, although I was able to grab a $10 copy of FF I&II there a few weeks ago.

There's a TRU in Brookfield (hidden behind Brookfield Square), Racine, Brown Deer (Northridge Mall), and Greenfield? (S. 27th Street). When TRU deals pop up, I like going to the 27th St. location because it's some distance away from any of the malls.

And, FWIW, I was able to get most of the games I was looking for during the last Circuit City clearence from the Racine store.

[Machikunas]

Has anybody been to the new GS on College Ave in Appleton?

[daroga]

The Best Buy in Brown Deer is really frustraing. My friend and I were trying to get Castlevania last weekend and they continually didn't ahve it (I had a BB gift card). Finally, we just said screw it and picked it up at Toys R Us next door.

Also, called there looking for Trauma Center, "Yeah, we've got 4 in stock." Go there, "uhhh.. they must be on the truck. I can't get at them." Wen there the next day and meant with blank stares. "We don't have that." Went to the Best Buy on Port Washington and Brown Deer and picked it up (could that shopping center be more of a circus on the lunch hour?)

[Krunks]

Has anybody been to the new GS on College Ave in Appleton?

I have, and being that its new and in a much bigger location than the other GS's, its quite nice. I was talking to one of the employees there, and apparently its a prototype store, so the look of the store is different from other GS's in the area

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Thanks for posting all your info guys!

I'm working on getting a new section that would update any deals in Wisconsin Only, such as garage & rummage sales, weekly deals at stores in Wisconsin, and other's that would be updated regularly to keep you all informed off things happening in your area.

I don't know when I'll get to working on it next, but hopefully soon, in the meantime please keep posting your opinions on any of the stores in Wisconsin even if it's already been rated, the more ratings on it keep it updated so we know what's changed and what stores are worth it to go to, and what aren't.

I will be updating the list even more soon.

[jer7583]

Wow, I just went to the Gamestop in West Allis today. I was going to stop by GameCrazy, but totally forgot. Yes, the Gamestop in West Allis is terrible, they had some clearance today when I went, but nothing interesting at all. I should probably try GameCrazy, I'm looking for some N64 games, specific ones, maybe they'd have them.

Would you know if you had Diddy Kong Racing or Beetle Adventure Racing for N64? No these or not for me, I'm trying to make a trade with someone for these games. And are your prices high?

And yes, I love the new Eb Games on Highway 100.

Diddy Kong is $4.99, and I believe Beetle Adventure Racing is $9.99, we have them both in stock since i was last there. We have a lot of older games, nothing rare, but a good quantity of them.

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Diddy Kong is $4.99, and I believe Beetle Adventure Racing is $9.99, we have them both in stock since i was last there. We have a lot of older games, nothing rare, but a good quantity of them.

Actually I was there recently so I got to see them and I no longer need them, btu thanks for helping me anyways.

Hey, I just recently was there and I bought a game I think from Brian, do you know him?

[jer7583]

yeah brian's cool. Juan is our manager so don't let his sales pitches get to your CAG side, he's just doing his job. The three of us pretty much ran the store over the summer cause we were the only ones working there.

[ZForce915]

Green Bay reporting!

Green Bay has been dead for deals in the last year. Circuit City and Best Buy usually only have traces of the deals left on their shelves. The GameStop and EB around here are usually lacking as well. Stocked with games, but never with deals.

[Krunks]

if ur in Green Bay, you should check out the Take 2 and GB games off of mason near toys r us. They seemed to have a lot of games, and some i dont see very often. Notably, take 2 had lunar 2 for $18 and had Breath of Fire and Final Fantasy 3 for snes

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yeah brian's cool. Juan is our manager so don't let his sales pitches get to your CAG side, he's just doing his job. The three of us pretty much ran the store over the summer cause we were the only ones working there.

Ah, ok, I think I know who Juan is, I've seen him around too, and yes I have gotten his sales pitches, but I don't mind. I haven't been there in a while so the last time I was, I was actually surprised to find some games, so I'll likely be back sometime soon.

[daroga]

Are there any mom and pop stores in Milwaukee?

[Steggy]

Appleton has a mom and pop shop named preplayed (they recently changed their name but idk what to), where they always have rare items. Got the harvest moon guide for a dollar, suikoden 2 was 30 dollars, harvest moon snes complete for 20 bucks, this store usualy has good deals.

[Krunks]

preplayed became take 2 which became massive media exchange...
it would appear i have some area competition

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Ok I tried to update some more stores tonight, if I missed your comment, let me know so I can update it.

[The Truth 34]

if ur in Green Bay, you should check out the Take 2 and GB games off of mason near toys r us. They seemed to have a lot of games, and some i dont see very often. Notably, take 2 had lunar 2 for $18 and had Breath of Fire and Final Fantasy 3 for snes

GB Games sucks ass. I stopped there for the first time tonight and they had very little. Very disappointing.

[ZForce915]

if ur in Green Bay, you should check out the Take 2 and GB games off of mason near toys r us. They seemed to have a lot of games, and some i dont see very often. Notably, take 2 had lunar 2 for $18 and had Breath of Fire and Final Fantasy 3 for snes

Had Lunar 2, or has Lunar 2? I'm in the market for that!

[greendj27]

Hey guys. I'm in Madison. I wonder if the Pre-played here is affiliated with the one in Green Bay?

NOt much good for any of the clearances here either. Got a few at CC last year, but Best Buy never has anything good here that I've seen.

[Krunks]

Had Lunar 2, or has Lunar 2? I'm in the market for that!

when i was there monday, they still had it
i cant say that they still do, as i havent gone there again, but if ur in GB, i dont think it hurt to check it out, it was in the glass case since it was the box for it

worst case, gamestop @ the plaza mall had 2 copies of it when i was there monday

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Unfortunetly this board wasn't here sooner, but recently I picked of Resident Evil 4 at Sam's Club in West Allis on Highway 100 for $15 sealed. They where clearancing out their older games and putting newer ones in, but when I last checked, they where pretty much all sold out, but if you have a Sam's Club near you, you may want to call and check on it. The games will NOT be in the video game section, but in the clearance or As-Is items section. YMMV, but it doesn't hurt to call or if your by there, to check.

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Anyone find any weekly deals?

[Machikunas]

Any reported Wisconsin sitings of the new Xbox 360 store display kiosks? http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70771

I want to check it out, but I don't want to run all over looking for one.

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Any reported Wisconsin sitings of the new Xbox 360 store display kiosks? http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70771

I want to check it out, but I don't want to run all over looking for one.

I'll keep an eye out for them, I'd be interested to try out one myself.

[klwillis45]

See this thread: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70446

I was at the northridge TRU this past weekend and they still had 2 Halo 2 mics with puck and 5 or 6 without. They were both still 49.99 but at least one version should drop today.

[coltcannon]

No go on a xbox 360 kiosk at the east capitol walmart.
peace
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[Machikunas]

Still nobody in WI can tell me where to check out a 360 kiosk?

[Trakan]

Still nobody in WI can tell me where to check out a 360 kiosk?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70869

* Eau Claire, WI
* Hudson, WI
* Sun Prairie, WI

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http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70869

* Eau Claire, WI
* Hudson, WI
* Sun Prairie, WI

None in Milwaukee? That's kind of weird. Well more will be coming soon I'm sure.

[Machikunas]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70869

* Eau Claire, WI
* Hudson, WI
* Sun Prairie, WI



Thanks.

[Blade]

Does anything ever happen in Rhinelander? Just a question, I might be moving there.

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Does anything ever happen in Rhinelander? Just a question, I might be moving there.

I've been there YEARS ago, and I didn't see too much, maybe there's more now. I don't know if any CAG's are in Rhinelander that I know of right now, but if you move there you can report any deals that go on.

[greendj27]

Does anything ever happen in Rhinelander? Just a question, I might be moving there.

NOt much, my parents have a cottage near there and I don't think there are going to be a lot of places for you to pick up games and/or do much.

Unless you like to hunt or snowmobile. Lots of people do that up there.

[Machikunas]

The East side Appleton Wal-mart on Calumet has had one since last Thursday


Yeah, I was just going to say that. I was their earlier. It looks ok, but I certainly wasn't amazed. I wish I could see it on a normal non-hd tv to know what it'd actually be like at my house.

[Mattte]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70869

* Eau Claire, WI
* Hudson, WI
* Sun Prairie, WI


I saw one at the Fond du Lac Walmart (if anyone is even in the area) also to add to the list.

[tbodway]

Still nobody in WI can tell me where to check out a 360 kiosk?


The East side Appleton Wal-mart on Calumet has had one since last Thursday

[Kirin Lemon]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70869

* Eau Claire, WI
* Hudson, WI
* Sun Prairie, WI
This would have really made my day if I was even remotely excited about the X-Box 360... but alas, I am not. I'll have to tell some of my friends, though.

[Blade]

NOt much, my parents have a cottage near there and I don't think there are going to be a lot of places for you to pick up games and/or do much.

Unless you like to hunt or snowmobile. Lots of people do that up there.

I do those things, but not constantly. It sounds like a boring place in the winter. =(

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I do those things, but not constantly. It sounds like a boring place in the winter. =(

Have you been up there before at all? There's a lot to do in Wisconsin in the winter. Depending on where you would be moving, you can easily find wooded areas and either go on or make trails to use an ATV, Snowmobile, etc. It actually can be pretty awesome. I head up to the Upper Pennisula usually every year, and it can be awesome if you have the neccessary things to do of course :)

[Machikunas]

I do those things, but not constantly. It sounds like a boring place in the winter. =(

What exactly do people do in the winter, that live in other states? I don't understand how having snow somehow makes wisconsin a place with nothing to do in the winter. I'm not offended or trying to sound like a jerk, I just never really understand this thought.

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What exactly do people do in the winter, that live in other states? I don't understand how having snow somehow makes wisconsin a place with nothing to do in the winter. I'm not offended or trying to sound like a jerk, I just never really understand this thought.

Hey, if you want something to do, just grab a shovel and come by my place ;)

[greendj27]

What exactly do people do in the winter, that live in other states? I don't understand how having snow somehow makes wisconsin a place with nothing to do in the winter. I'm not offended or trying to sound like a jerk, I just never really understand this thought.

Its not Wisconsin, its far norht WIsconsin! ;)

[lukenot]

I can confirm that there is an Xbox360 kiosk at WalMart in Waukesha (off of 164 & Greenfield). I've seen it, and it's glorious!!

I was also told that the EB games near Brookfield Square Mall should have one by now (may want to call on that).

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Wisconsin's been pretty quiet lately, anyone have any new info?

[lukenot]

Hey Guys,
I can also now confirm a 360 Kiosk at Walmart in Menomonee Falls.
I finally got to play it, and I can't wait.

Where does everyone have their pre-orders?

I pre-ordered mine at EB near Brookfield, and the manager said they may be doing a midnight opening for the release.

[GrahamGB]

There is an Xbox 360 at the Wal-Mart on the west side of Green Bay on Mason.

[ZForce]

I haven't seen anyone mention this, but I completely loathe the Gamestop in Southridge Mall. I used to work for Gamestop, so I will mention that the manager of that store coordinates the others (or at least he did at the time I was there) and he is a HUGE preorder guy, so if you hate being bugged about preorders, stay out of there.

[ZForce]

I too have a 360 preordered at the Brookfield EB, I went there last night to pick up Trapt and was told that they were only going to have 12 360's on launch day, and that they will be doing a midnight launch. I was also told I'd be getting mine at launch since I have it paid in full already (whew.... I really didn't feel like camping out at Walmart/K-Mart)

[lukenot]

ZForce,
I too called to confirm my preorder at the Brookfield EB.
Luckily, my preorder is still good.
Maybe I'll see you there at midnight on the 22nd.

[The Truth 34]

I saw a 360 at the Wal-Mart in Stevens Point today, but it wasn't working. I wanted to see what all the hubbub is about.

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I can confirm a Xbox 360 Kiosk at the Greenfield Walmart on Hwy 100.

[psunami]

I've seen a 360 kiosk at the East and West Madison Targets.

Of course two of the game demos (King Kong and Call of Duty 2) didn't work at the West Side store and the first controller was dead at the East side store.

Oh, well.

[mcelfour]

I've seen a 360 kiosk at the East and West Madison Targets.

Of course two of the game demos (King Kong and Call of Duty 2) didn't work at the West Side store and the first controller was dead at the East side store.

Oh, well.

spot any good deals lately in Madison? I haven't seen any lately.

[mcwilliams132]

360 Kiosk at the Oshkosh, WI Wal-Mart

...but there always seems to be some looser hogging it every time I go in there!

[coltcannon]

Hey
Anyone in the Milwaukee area got plans for 360 release? I just called all the walmarts around here and none are doing midnight. Capitol Dr. is only getting 4 premium. I have to work at 6 and cant even call in sick.
Peace
coltcannon

/edit Played west madison kiosk, it looked like the screen needed some settings changed. Controller was awsome.

[daroga]

Just had to vent a little bit here.

Put an online order in on a CD at Best Buy.com to pickup at store #24 (Brown Deer). I put it in online because I didn't see it out when I was there the day before and have had bad luck with them being able to find things at all. At least with an online order, when I get the confirmation email they've got it behind the customer service desk, right? Wrong.

I get there about 4 hours after I placed the order. She can't find it behind the desk. Makes a few calls tells me it looks like the CD is MIA and then goes away to the back. I kid you not, I stood there for 30 minutes waiting for her to return. Finally she did with some other girl who supposedly works for the inventory dept. She thought it was "Like totally weird, ya' know, that it should be there!" Ugh. Then they proceeded not to tell me they didn't have it but play with the computer, tell me to wait just a little longer, and then just yack about the party they had been to and/or were going to that night. Finally I just said, "Can I just get a refund and go?" (we had pizza waiting to be picked up a fiar distance away). "Oh, your credit card's not charged till we do it here." I turned around and left.

Right around 40 minutes wasted. All they had to say was "Sorry, we can't find it." and I could've been on my way. Now, they've lost a customer for life. If this had been a one-time only thing, it'd be fine, but a similar thing happened with Castlevania DS and Trauma Center. An email was fired off to corporate. I'm sure it'll do no good, but whatever.

Thanks for letting me vent :)

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Just had to vent a little bit here.

Put an online order in on a CD at Best Buy.com to pickup at store #24 (Brown Deer). I put it in online because I didn't see it out when I was there the day before and have had bad luck with them being able to find things at all. At least with an online order, when I get the confirmation email they've got it behind the customer service desk, right? Wrong.

I get there about 4 hours after I placed the order. She can't find it behind the desk. Makes a few calls tells me it looks like the CD is MIA and then goes away to the back. I kid you not, I stood there for 30 minutes waiting for her to return. Finally she did with some other girl who supposedly works for the inventory dept. She thought it was "Like totally weird, ya' know, that it should be there!" Ugh. Then they proceeded not to tell me they didn't have it but play with the computer, tell me to wait just a little longer, and then just yack about the party they had been to and/or were going to that night. Finally I just said, "Can I just get a refund and go?" (we had pizza waiting to be picked up a fiar distance away). "Oh, your credit card's not charged till we do it here." I turned around and left.

Right around 40 minutes wasted. All they had to say was "Sorry, we can't find it." and I could've been on my way. Now, they've lost a customer for life. If this had been a one-time only thing, it'd be fine, but a similar thing happened with Castlevania DS and Trauma Center. An email was fired off to corporate. I'm sure it'll do no good, but whatever.

Thanks for letting me vent :)

Man that really sucks, I had a problem with a Best Buy in Brookfield, I went all the way there from West Allis with a Staples Online form for a Linksys WRT54G router for $54.99 at Staples when it was $70 at Best Buy. So I wanted to do a price match and I waited and waited. So they went to check to confirm the price and it was confirmed, then the manager comes over and says "The nearest Staples in 44 miles away, and we only price match local competitors but the Best Buy in Jansville could match that for you". Well I was pretty dang ticked off at them, being that I came a ways already and it would cost more than $15 in gas so it wouldn't be worth it and they know that. But even so, I know that was their policy, but it didn't state that (that I saw) on their website, so I really was ticked being I came all that way.

So I ended up buying the router anyways after dealing with them because I needed a router and I was there after all. They are so specific about they're policies and I hate buying from them for anything. The only reason I really bought from them is because I had a giftcard and some BB Bucks. I guess in ways I took advantage of them being that I used the BB Bucks online and now in store, but they never say you can't :D

So I don't plan to shop with them again after I figure out if I'm keeping this router or not because of the fact that it doesn't matter to them if you get screwed or not, as long as they don't.

Another problem I had was after I bought a $4 program off BB.com. It wasn't much but I used BB Bucks to pay for it, so I waited and waited and after email after email and a call to BB, the order ended up getting cancelled, so I thought, whatever I'll get the credit to my gift card and use it for the router. Well I checked my giftcard and there was no credit. So I called and they said they would contact the Tech Support crap and get back to me in 2-3 days. 2-3 days later, no response and still no cash on the giftcard. It's only $4 but I'm sick of being screwed over by best Buy after already being screwed by someone on eBay. So I will probably end up calling again to see what the heck is going on.

Best Buy is doing terrivle with customer service and I really am sick of dealing with them...

[Jeoff]

Yeah Best Buy customer service is bad in general. BB Brookfield is usually really good. I can understand why they wouldn't PM. I wouldn't be able to PM a Meijer ad there either. Gotta draw the line somewhere. I bet it says in their policy "PM local competitors only" somewhere in the fine print. Hidden under a stack of crates or something.

BB.com rips people off who pay for things entirely in BB bucks. Even if you get them to reply they go "oops BB bucks can only be used once too bad." Such is life though. The best way to make a statement is with your $$.

[greendj27]

Has anyone seen any 360's available anywhere in Madison? I've been trying to find one, but they've been sold out everywhere. I know the odds are slim, but I thought I would ask anyway.

I am an idiot for not pre-ordering. I thought I could wait a little while to get one, but damn it, the hype is getting to me now!

[Mattte]

Has anyone seen any 360's available anywhere in Madison? I've been trying to find one, but they've been sold out everywhere. I know the odds are slim, but I thought I would ask anyway.

I am an idiot for not pre-ordering. I thought I could wait a little while to get one, but damn it, the hype is getting to me now!


It might be too late now...but, check a Shopko (If you have any), when I went yesterday they still had 2 cores left over sitting behind the counter.

[psunami]

The two shopko's that I hit in Madison were sold out on the day of release. I'm thinking Madison was hit pretty hard. I'm lucky I got my system from Best Buy's website a few weeks ago.

[Jeoff]

Madison was uber camped for 360s. On I side note I think Madison has the highest proportion of lowlife FW hoarders of any city in the state.

There were plenty of good games to be had here with the B2G1 used game sales though. Luckily very few people in Madison buy games to play only to sell.

[greendj27]

The two shopko's that I hit in Madison were sold out on the day of release. I'm thinking Madison was hit pretty hard. I'm lucky I got my system from Best Buy's website a few weeks ago.

I was not able to find a 360 anywhere. Hopefully I can get one on the second shipment somewhere.

[BSman]

Does anyone know how many packages ebgames gets in on their shipments? I pre-ordered one from them in Madison in september...thinking i would get one before christmas...but as a week ago, I am still 28th in line. It may be a good thing though...the 360 might be the demise of my college grades...

[nintendokid]

I searched back a few posts but didn't see it mentioned so if it is, my apologies for trolling.

This week's ad for River Falls (not sure about the other WI ShopKo's), Far Cry Instincts for Xbox is $29.99 until December 10. Not much, but considering it just came out recently, any Hudson folks or nearby towns really wanting the game to give as gift should check it out. Please call for availablity because we all know how unreliable Shopko's can be for stocking.

[fart_bubble]

the racine gamespots really suck ass, they don't know jack except the big titles. the one in regency has 360's last night though.

[klwillis45]

Coscto is finally coming to WI. From jsonline.com:


Costco plans Grafton discount warehouse

Grafton – Costco Wholesale Corp. plans to build a discount warehouse in a proposed 15- to 18-store retail complex at the northwest corner of I-43 and Highway 60, according to Continental Properties, the complex developer.

This would be the first Costco store in Wisconsin. Costco currently has more than 300 stores in the United States. Construction is scheduled to begin at the Grafton location this coming summer.

- By Lawrence Sussman


I'd like to see them build a store at the old Northridge site as well.

[Trakan]

Southern Wisconsin needs a Costco.

[klwillis45]

Southern Wisconsin needs a Costco.

Wrong. Southern Wisconsin needs Costcos. WM/Sam's can suck it.

[.JPG]

Coscto is finally coming to WI. From jsonline.com:


Costco plans Grafton discount warehouse

Grafton – Costco Wholesale Corp. plans to build a discount warehouse in a proposed 15- to 18-store retail complex at the northwest corner of I-43 and Highway 60, according to Continental Properties, the complex developer.

This would be the first Costco store in Wisconsin. Costco currently has more than 300 stores in the United States. Construction is scheduled to begin at the Grafton location this coming summer.

- By Lawrence Sussman


I'd like to see them build a store at the old Northridge site as well.

It's about time. Everyone keeps raving on about Costco, now maybe I'll get to actually check one out.

But I haven't ever seen one, so what exactly are they? I know they are a warehouse sort of store, but is it anything similar to Sam's?

[.JPG]

Also I've added a News section to the main page, added the Costco info.

If anyone has any news for Wisconsin, I'll put it up.

[toona]

Just to let you all know...the Sam's club in Eau Claire just got 16 360's in and they were letting ANYONE in to get them at 7:00am. They are gone now but you may want to call around to see if there are other Sam's in the same position. Their shipment was later than all the others. Good luck!

[.JPG]

So anyone go to any of the TRU is Wisconsin?

I went to the one of 27th St in Milwaukee. They had 2 copies of Pikmin 2 (which I passed up and now regretting), but I was able to get Mr Driller, Polarium (which was $10 for some reason, maybe regular price) and Final Fantasy CC. Not to bad, there was almost no people there, though I did see a few people looking around for games, and then leaving (probably because they couldn't find the one's they needed).

Overall though the employee's where as helpful as ever! The one would look for any game i wanted behind the counter, and checked and offered me some other games that where $10. Worth the trip!

[lukenot]

the TRU near Brookfield has several of the games listed on the $10 clearance list. No RE4 or Ninja Gaiden, but well worth the trip!!!
Tons of Doom 3, SSX 3, Monkey Ball double pack, and many others.

[Kirin Lemon]

Just to let you all know...the Sam's club in Eau Claire just got 16 360's in and they were letting ANYONE in to get them at 7:00am. They are gone now but you may want to call around to see if there are other Sam's in the same position. Their shipment was later than all the others. Good luck!
Holy hell, I thought I was the only CAG from Eau Claire. Finally!

[dyreschlock]

I'm down in Platteville, WI for college. A couple friends and I went down to the Dubuque Toys R Us on the outskirts of Iowa.

They had about 4 carts full of the games that she was pricing as we got there around 8.30 AM. i picked up Pikmin 2, Super Monkey Ball 1+2, Digital Devil Saga, Dark Cloud 2, Metal Slug 4/5, Ninja Gaiden, Mario Party 4, Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls and Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 LE.

Massively Successful trip.. I skipped on Resident Evil 4 and Dead or Alive Ultimate, since my bill was pretty high already.

[.JPG]

Not a lot of news or new stuff has happened in Wisconsin lately has it.

I'm keeping my eye out for new stores, or new deals, so if anyone else has any, please post them.

[Apossum]

1 week from today, I'll be in Slichter hall spending my first night UW-Madison. the first site to come up when you google Bierman-Slichter is Alwaysdrunk.com. I'm really hoping for that dorm transfer in the first week. :lol:

any good shops I should keep my eye out for? :-)

[greendj27]

1 week from today, I'll be in Slichter hall spending my first night UW-Madison. the first site to come up when you google Bierman-Slichter is Alwaysdrunk.com. I'm really hoping for that dorm transfer in the first week. :lol:

any good shops I should keep my eye out for? :-)

Enjoy State Street. Lots of good bars, restaurants and shops right there on campus.

[Apossum]

Enjoy State Street. Lots of good bars, restaurants and shops right there on campus.

I can't wait! I've been living in a boring suburb for the past 2 years. Madison will be a great change.

[greendj27]

I can't wait! I've been living in a boring suburb for the past 2 years. Madison will be a great change.

Im in Madison rght now;) I love it.

[seanw]

There's nothing too special in Madison in terms of game stores, especially on State St. The only thing that comes to mind is an EBGames on the campus end of State, as well as a Blockbuster a few blocks up. There's another EBGames at East Towne Mall; there are two Gamestops on the west side, one near Target and one (actually a Software Etc) inside West Towne Mall. None of our Blockbusters have Gamerushes, but the west side Hollywood video has a Gamecrazy. The local indie chains are Pre-Played, with one location near East Towne and one near West Towne, and Video Game Xchange, with at least three locations. There are a few Frugal Muses throughout the city, but they're spotty when it comes to games. Other than that, there are two Best Buys, two Circuit Cities, two TRUs, Targets, two Wal-Marts, etc.

But State St. is awesome in many, many other ways. Too bad your first taste of Mad life will be winter.

[klwillis45]

FYI: Northridge TRU IS NOT closing. And I can't imagine the Brookfield one will be either.

[seanw]

A poster in the TRU closing thread (I think the name was madmage) said Madison's east side TRU was definitely closing and that he thought the west side one was as well. Anyone else heard about this?

[seanw]

A poster in the TRU closing thread (I think the name was madmage) said Madison's east side TRU was definitely closing and that he thought the west side one was as well. Anyone else heard about this?

I can confirm that east side is closing and that west side is just fine.

[ryanflucas]

If anyone is looking for any used PC games, try the GoodWill store in Menomonee Falls. I was there tonight and they had Lord of the Rings Battle for Middle Earth & Battlefield 2, for $15 each. They're in the front of the store in the glass case. There's also a copy of Cold Fear for about $5.

[Apossum]

I'll have to check some of those places out seanw.

Got here a few days ago for orientation and decided to stay the weekend instead of heading back to chi-town. Love it so far... can't wait till people get back.

I can tell i'll be spending a lot of time on State st :) well, i'm off to the east town Gamestop to pick up PQ (if BB doesn't have it.)

[Jeoff]

I'm in Tripp I could probably pelt you with stones from here. Best places for games are the preplayeds and west side GS by the Target IMO.

[coltcannon]

Now that I have GC's from xmas. I was tryint to find phoenix wright. If anyone has any leads on places that have it in Milwaukee or Madison area please holla.
Peace
coltcannon

[Teodoric79]

If any of you Wisconsin Cagers live in Northern Wisconsin the Duluth, MN TRU, while not in Wisconsin is just across a bridge, is closing. They got some new stock out on the shelves including Digital Devil Saga and Final Fantasy Advance both $10 each.

[Teodoric79]

Duluth TRU is now 20% off games and 40% off accessories.

[Apossum]

I'm in love with Pre-played. They've got everything there and it's all used. I saw a few overpriced games, mainly popular stuff like Mega Man NES games, but it looked fair in general.

[sigmano9]

any milw. CAGers gettin any sweet deals from the gamecrazy price drops?

[Apossum]

any milw. CAGers gettin any sweet deals from the gamecrazy price drops?


not in milwaukee, but gamecrazy in madison has a couple Makai Kingdoms left for 19.99 and La Pucelle for 17.99, all new.

[xghostsniperx]

If anyone here is looking for a Premium 360, there's three of them in West Bend at Wal-Mart.

One question for all you classic game hunters: Where do you look in the West Bend/Menomonee Falls/Sussex/Mequon area for NES, SNES, and Genesis games? I check the thrift stores in Hartford, Slinger, and West Bend nearly twice a week, and all I find is the same exact NES games at Hartford and two broken Genesis at Slinger.

[manthing]

Just saw this at the Sam' Club on Hwy 100 in West Allis, WI. There were 2 copies left as of 12:30 P.M. CST.



As with most Sam's/Wal-Mart deals, this may or not be at any other Sam's in the area



man-thing

[nectarsis1]

+i got the last Nocturne at the GC in Madison....still looking for Magna Carta sealed though;)

P.S. Video Game X-change has only had 2 stores for quite awhile

[.JPG]

Just saw this at the Sam' Club on Hwy 100 in West Allis, WI. There were 2 copies left as of 12:30 P.M. CST.



As with most Sam's/Wal-Mart deals, this may or not be at any other Sam's in the area



man-thing

Love that Sam's Club! Too bad that game isn't anything I'm looking for and I don't have a PS2...but keep us updated if you see any deals on games there, I'll do the same.

[Apossum]

+i got the last Nocturne at the GC in Madison....still looking for Magna Carta sealed though;)

P.S. Video Game X-change has only had 2 stores for quite awhile



ahh! they had one? i didn't see it when i went to pick up Makai kingdom on sunday.
you lucky bastard ;) enjoy, it's a long, but addicting game.

how is that video game exchange store? fairly priced? do they price stuff based on rarity and all that? good selection?

[seanw]

VGXchange is OK. Their prices are competitive with everyone else's for current-gen stuff, and I've never shopped there for previous-gen stuff. I've never gotten a great vibe from the place, but there's no reason you shouldn't see 'em for yourself.

nectarsis: Their Monona Dr. location only closed in '05.

[fallenangel70]

I was in the TRU's on the eastside of madison about two weeks ago and all there games were 20% off right now. The westside TRU is not closing.

[nectarsis1]

Monona store closed early/middle 05....I know the owner, and I don't think he's doing that well, puts all the rare stuff in seperate cases...buy only, no trades, does it w/ xbox 360, psp also, not a lot of new, or hell even good games lately

[seanw]

East Side TRU is down to 30%. Still had some good DS games in stock this weekend (Castlevania, Metroid Pinball, Viewtiful Joe). Plenty of GB Micros @ 20% off, I think.

[Titans24]

East Side TRU is down to 30%. Still had some good DS games in stock this weekend (Castlevania, Metroid Pinball, Viewtiful Joe). Plenty of GB Micros @ 20% off, I think.


Do you recall seeing Sonic Rush? I haven't been there for a couple of weeks, but I'll have to head back this weekend and look for DS games and Xbox accessories.

[.JPG]

I might be running through Madison tomorrow, anything I should check out or anything worth checking out (specfically TRU)? Looking for games (DS games) and if there's any good deals I'd be interested in stopping by.

[seanw]

I might be running through Madison tomorrow, anything I should check out or anything worth checking out (specfically TRU)? Looking for games (DS games) and if there's any good deals I'd be interested in stopping by.

DS is the best-stocked games section at the close-out TRU (the one nearest to 90).

The other TRU still has lots of $10 TRU games. I only know Gamecube, but they had Metroid Prime 2, Fight Night 2, Viewtiful Joe 2, Virtua Quest, Geist ....

The Best Buy in Janesville, which is between Madison and Illinois on 90, has some harder to find games like Meteos on DS. You can use the store locator on bb.com to determine if they have something you want. I was just there and they had bunches of Guitar Hero.

Otherwise, nothing jumps out at me right now.

[Yuckmouth]

EAU CLAIRE:


There used to be some great deals to be found at Target and Best Buy about a year ago, now there isn't really any great place to find deals.

Occasionally Best Buy will have a few games on $9.99 clearance, but not often. Oddly enough the best deals I've seen lately have been closeouts at walmart; they had new Eye Toys for $15.00 on clearance about two weeks ago.

Shopko is terrible for deals, their "clearance" is taking about $5 off of a $50 game from three years ago. It used to be that you could find insane, wild discounts at shopko, but no longer.

[sigmano9]

ahh! they had one? i didn't see it when i went to pick up Makai kingdom on sunday.
you lucky bastard ;) enjoy, it's a long, but addicting game.

how is that video game exchange store? fairly priced? do they price stuff based on rarity and all that? good selection?




they had a used copy of nocturne at the national ave. gamecrazy in milw.
i left with some teasures while i was there. picked up: Ys (new and last one), DDs (used), vampire night w/o gun (used), psychonaughts-xbox (new), and taiko (new).

[Kirin Lemon]

EAU CLAIRE:


There used to be some great deals to be found at Target and Best Buy about a year ago, now there isn't really any great place to find deals.
Our Target still has some great clearance stuff every now and then, but like everywhere else, it comes in waves. The trick is catching it right when the price drops again, or it's gone in a flash. I'd say we've gotta be due for another clearance soon...

[Jeoff]

Oh yeah was at TRU today and grabbed what I'm pretty sure was the last Sonic Rush and Puyo Pop ($21 and $14). 1 Advance Wars DS left and 2 Nanostrays (both $35 normally -30%). I am poor otherwise I would've bought one of each of those too.

[.JPG]

Oh yeah was at TRU today and grabbed what I'm pretty sure was the last Sonic Rush and Puyo Pop ($21 and $14). 1 Advance Wars DS left and 2 Nanostrays (both $35 normally -30%). I am poor otherwise I would've bought one of each of those too.

Very awesome, how much was left when you last went there?

[fallenangel70]

They have any good games left for the psp still at tru on the east side i might make a trip down there on tue. if they do

[Jeoff]

There were a lot of DS games still but other than the ones I listed not any I was willing to jump on. They had 5000000 copies of Baten Kaitos with the soundtrack included for GC. None of them had prices on them and the price scanner didn't work since there is a plastic ridge over part of the barcode and I didn't want to find somebody so I don't know the price. I'll probably get one if it's $14 next time I go.

There were a surprising amount of PSP games...most of them crap...and the entire display of psp games was covered in other random dvds/umds and stuff so I didn't bother looking (I sold my psp awhile ago). Lots of stuff for really little kids is left but most of the regular toys are gone.

[fallenangel70]

hey guys i am to new to post on the trading site yet so I thought I would ask some of you. I just pick up a used copy of FF X-2, but it didn't have the manaul with it so i wanted to see if I could just find that.
Thanks

[Mattte]

hey guys i am to new to post on the trading site yet so I thought I would ask some of you. I just pick up a used copy of FF X-2, but it didn't have the manaul with it so i wanted to see if I could just find that.
Thanks


A rental store possibly?

[.JPG]

hey guys i am to new to post on the trading site yet so I thought I would ask some of you. I just pick up a used copy of FF X-2, but it didn't have the manaul with it so i wanted to see if I could just find that.
Thanks

Welcome to CAG! Right now I would think if you don't want to find it online (which may be your best bet), you could look at a rental store like the above said, or try and older game store, just an unordinary one. Sometimes you'll get lucky.

[Machikunas]

hey guys i am to new to post on the trading site yet so I thought I would ask some of you. I just pick up a used copy of FF X-2, but it didn't have the manaul with it so i wanted to see if I could just find that.
Thanks

I just ran across EXACTLY what you're looking for:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82987

this guy is selling manuals and has the one you want.

[.JPG]

I just ran across EXACTLY what you're looking for:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82987

this guy is selling manuals and has the one you want.

Well there you go. I ran across this thread but didn't check for that exact game, but sure enough, there's the manual.

fallenangel70, if you have PayPal, try trading with this person. I doubt they will trade without it, so if you don't have it, it's free. I will contact this user for you and have him give you a PM about it so maybe you 2 can work out a trade.

[fallenangel70]

thanks all I just PMed the guy to set things up. :D

all set up thanks guys I cann't wait to be able to post my want/trade list.
also if you guys make it up to baraboo at all there is a store on the square that is call spin shack. It sells all kinds of stuff (dvd's, cd's, game's, ect.). I pick up FF X-2 there for $10. They have games for PSX,PS2,Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Atari. If there is something that you are looking for let me know I can look and see if they have it.
thanks :D

[Krunks]

if anyone lives near a shopko, just a heads up that if ur interested, some promotional items have gone cheap, these being:

Blitz: The League Cheerleaders 2006 Calander $0.49
L.A. Rush Poster $0.49
Nintendo DS Jersey (Only size L as far as i could tell) $9.99
Mega Man Enemies Shirt (No clue on size) $4.99
Nintendo Shirt (Black) $4.99
Resident Evil 4 Shirt (Blue w/Leon) $4.99

[.JPG]

if anyone lives near a shopko, just a heads up that if ur interested, some promotional items have gone cheap, these being:

Blitz: The League Cheerleaders 2006 Calander $0.49
L.A. Rush Poster $0.49
Nintendo DS Jersey (Only size L as far as i could tell) $9.99
Mega Man Enemies Shirt (No clue on size) $4.99
Nintendo Shirt (Black) $4.99
Resident Evil 4 Shirt (Blue w/Leon) $4.99

I like RE and Nintendo shirts. May have to stop by there being I'm out of town which actually has a Shopko. Thanks for the heads up.

[.JPG]

After reading this thread:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81601&page=1&pp=20

I had already checked my Wal-Mart (Greenfield, WI) and they had them for $70, but they may have dropped even more now if anyone's interested. They had quite a few when I went so if anyone is around this area looking for one, you may want to check this or your local Walmart.

Anyone else who spots one at their Walmart, feel free to let us know and update us if a price has changed.

[fallenangel70]

Anyone know if the suncoast in the west town mall in madison is closing down or not?

[stapleking]

Anyone know if the suncoast in the west town mall in madison is closing down or not?

As far as I know, the Suncoast in West Town Mall is completely gone - that whole side where it was is gone, about.

[Apossum]

found Heart of the Alien: Out of This World 1+2 for the Sega CD at Pre-Played for $7...scratched on top of the disc :bomb:

[.JPG]

Was anyone able to check out a Sears in Wisconsin for the clearance I heard about?

[sigmano9]

Was anyone able to check out a Sears in Wisconsin for the clearance I heard about?



i checked out the sears at bayshore today and there was nothing i picked up(i was looking for dragonquest VIII, castlevania CoD, fire emblem sacred stones, metroid zero mission, and conker). this is what i remember seeing: the suffering (xbox, didnt check for ps2), metal gear 3, battalion wars (tempting but not cheap enough for me), the warriors (xbox, ps2), bujingai, ico, mario tennis (wish i knew that was 24.97 when i was there. i would've picked it up. i may have to go back and get it) and maybe battlefield MC, spartan, and WWE day of reckoning 2 (dont hold me to those last three, i was at best buy today too and that is affecting my memory) i was looking for the ones i listed specifically so i biasly (is that even a word? sounds right so i'll allow it) overlooked any other titles.

EDIT: went back today (3-3-06) and can confirm battlefield MC (ps2) and spartan (ps2). i also saw burnout revenge (ps2), tony hawk AW (GCN), donky konga 1 w/bongos, MK: shaolin monks (xbox), warioware twisted, L.A. Rush (ps2), x-men 2, and baten kaitos. i'm sure there's more that i'm missing, but thats all i can remember at the moment. i ended up getting war of the monsters (still a couple more there), mario tennis (last one), and pikmin 2. there's not a huge selection there, but there are some worthwile titles.

[ZForce915]

Was anyone able to check out a Sears in Wisconsin for the clearance I heard about?

Green Bay has a Sears with a lot of clearance games. I was interested in the GBA games, but sadly there were few of those. A couple of DS and PSP games/movies. Mostly PS2/XBOX/GC.

[xghostsniperx]

if anyone lives near a shopko, just a heads up that if ur interested, some promotional items have gone cheap, these being:

Blitz: The League Cheerleaders 2006 Calander $0.49
L.A. Rush Poster $0.49
Nintendo DS Jersey (Only size L as far as i could tell) $9.99
Mega Man Enemies Shirt (No clue on size) $4.99
Nintendo Shirt (Black) $4.99
Resident Evil 4 Shirt (Blue w/Leon) $4.99

I bought two of the Nintendo shirts. They're pretty cool, actually, not some lame crap like "Nintendo Rehabilitation Center" or anything. They just have a small squiggly D-pad type thing with Nintendo in the middle. And it's not really black, more of a grey

[.JPG]

I'm going to see if I can get the Sears in Southridge mall sometime soon, I'll give an update if I see anything. Has anyone went here yet?

[ZForce915]

I'm going to see if I can get the Sears in Southridge mall sometime soon, I'll give an update if I see anything. Has anyone went here yet?

If you see any good gba games, hook me up! I'd like any of the following if they are cheap

NES - Super Mario Bros.
NES - Castlevania
NES - Metroid
NES - Excitebike
Mario Tennis

[Apossum]

the sears at westfield is pretty much dead. they had a copy of Legends of Wrestling for the xbox, a couple copies of Ace Combat 4 for the ps2 and a DBZ game for the GC.

[.JPG]

If you see any good gba games, hook me up! I'd like any of the following if they are cheap

NES - Super Mario Bros.
NES - Castlevania
NES - Metroid
NES - Excitebike
Mario Tennis

Went to Sears today, all I found was Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga (which is up for trades) and NES -Metroid for $6.99 (referring to this list, this was the only NES game I could find). They had a little basket in the isle with some clearance games, but nothing was a really good deal, everything was still overpriced than what it should be. Example, Trace Memory $24.99, Metroid Pinball $24.99, and Meteos $19.99, I thought they should be less, but whatever. If someone wants one of these games, let me know and I can try and pick it up if I go back.

[.JPG]

How much was Wario Ware Twisted supposed to be?

[sigmano9]

$14.99

[.JPG]

Ok cool, thanks sigmano9, if I go back I may try and pick it up.

[ma]

Anybody know if the Madison west side TRU has anything good for the 90% off green tag sale?

[Jeoff]

Went to Wal-Mart on the west side today and Kingdom Hearts 2 was $40. I don't know if that's worth it for anyone or if it was in the ad or not just throwing it out there.

In other news go Wisconsin hockey.

[.JPG]

This threads needs to be bumped back up. Just for everyone to know, the Sears in Southridge Mall is pretty much dead now with clearance stuff.

[sigmano9]

anything interesting?

[ZForce915]

Any GGC sightings anywhere? My local BB doesn't have any. If someone could hook me up with 1 or 2 that would rock.

[.JPG]

^ If I stop by Best Buy ever, I'll check for you. I'm interested in some also.

[ZForce915]

^ If I stop by Best Buy ever, I'll check for you. I'm interested in some also.

That would rock.

Are there any Green Bay or Fox Cities area CAGs that would be interested in doing some game trades? I have some complete Gameboy games that I'm looking to unload and it would be cool if I could handle this locally.

[Apossum]

Video game exchange has 2 Arc The Lad Collection strategy guides at $30 a piece. I thought they were new, but they looked re-shrinkwrapped. they also have 3 copies of "D" for the PS1 at 9.99 a piece.

scored ZOE2 at pre-played for $14 yesterday :) great game so far and I'm not one for mechs.

[sigmano9]

scored ZOE2 at pre-played for $14 yesterday :) great game so far and I'm not one for mechs.



you should play the first one too. its very reminiscent of evangelion, what with the whiney protagonest and all.

[Apossum]

you should play the first one too. its very reminiscent of evangelion, what with the whiney protagonest and all.


yay! I love whiny protagonists. :lol:

at least ZOE2's lead guy is like a bad Kirk Russell.

[nectarsis1]

The Arc the Lad books are brand new (I've been shopping at VGE for years). When he got them in, he had over 30-40 between the stores. I bought 2 from the owner when he first got them in, had the new book smell(ahhhhhhhhhhh), and you could tell they had never been opened (you know the new book crack when you open the spine a littlee to far). Hope that helps.

[Apossum]

The Arc the Lad books are brand new (I've been shopping at VGE for years). When he got them in, he had over 30-40 between the stores. I bought 2 from the owner when he first got them in, had the new book smell(ahhhhhhhhhhh), and you could tell they had never been opened (you know the new book crack when you open the spine a littlee to far). Hope that helps.

Cool. I might offer it up to see if other CAGs need it.

[sigmano9]

has anyone seen DQ VIII for $30 at any targets?

[Apossum]

leaving Madison for the summer this Friday

I don't wanna gooooooo :-( Preplayed has supplied me with many a cheap ass score (most recently, Persona for 9.99.)

[.JPG]

leaving Madison for the summer this Friday

I don't wanna gooooooo :-( Preplayed has supplied me with many a cheap ass score (most recently, Persona for 9.99.)

Where you heading to?

[AndrewUIS420]

Pre-Played is awsome. Which Pre-Played do you go to, East or West Side?

[Apossum]

Where you heading to?

back home to IL for the summer.

Pre-Played is awsome. Which Pre-Played do you go to, East or West Side?

for the past two weeks, I've been hitting up both since I had to run to both sides of town a lot. but usually I go to the West side one.

had to pop in for one last brag-- decided to hit the west side store on my way out before hopping on the beltline...walked out with--

--parasite eve -- complete, non-gh (did it ever go gh?) -- 6.99
--xenogears -- complete, non-gh -- 9.99
--Star Ocean 2nd Story -- complete -- 29.99

and last weekend i hit the east side store and got FFVII complete non-gh for 19.99 and Persona complete for 9.99.

I'd hit up preplayed every day if time permitted :D

[klwillis45]

from jsonline.com

WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2006, 10:32 a.m.
By Doris Hajewski (dhajewski@journalsentinel.com)</B>


Four Kmart stores are now Sears Grand

Grand opening activities are scheduled this weekend for four new Sears Grand stores in Wisconsin - in Menomonee Falls, West Bend, Baraboo and Oshkosh.

The stores are among 13 Sears Grands around the country that opened late last week, all conversions from former Kmart stores.

The Sears Grand format was first introduced in 2003 by Sears Roebuck & Co. in Utah.

The early stores, including one in Gurnee Mills, were about 200,000 square feet.

The early Sears Grands offer most of what is in a traditional Sears store, plus packaged and frozen foods, health and beauty products, garden supplies, books and magazine.

The off-mall concept was intended to compete with Target and other big box chains that offer food as part of their merchandise mix.

After Kmart Corp. bought Sears last year, the company converted 50 Kmart locations around the country to Sears Essentials stores, a hybrid of both formats, but with Sears brands. There were no Sears Essentials stores in Wisconsin.

[Sinizar]

has anyone seen DQ VIII for $30 at any targets?

All the Best Buys are selling Dragon Quest VIII for $29.99. I found the strategy guide at Chaos Computer Internet Gaming Center in Eau Claire, WI for $5.00.

[Kirin Lemon]

All the Best Buys are selling Dragon Quest VIII for $29.99. I found the strategy guide at Chaos Computer Internet Gaming Center in Eau Claire, WI for $5.00.
I haven't been in Chaos Games for months. Do they have a better inventory now? I was impressed by the boxed, complete SNES games they had when they first opened, even though they had nothing I needed, at least...

[coltcannon]

Anyone have any luck at other WI stores selling DS lite? I checked Capitol Dr. Milwaukee Walmart yesterday with no luck. Should have tried Target but couldnt get a vehicle.
Peace
coltcannon

[.JPG]

Anyone have any luck at other WI stores selling DS lite? I checked Capitol Dr. Milwaukee Walmart yesterday with no luck. Should have tried Target but couldnt get a vehicle.
Peace
coltcannon

Heading out of town tomorrow so I won't be able to check anywhere. The last time I went to Target I should have checked but I didn't even think of it...

[sigmano9]

Anyone have any luck at other WI stores selling DS lite? I checked Capitol Dr. Milwaukee Walmart yesterday with no luck. Should have tried Target but couldnt get a vehicle.
Peace
coltcannon



i'm not searching for a DS until nintendo releases the sexy navy blue color.

[JackieChun]

One of the people I know on another forum is offering me Disgaea for $20, but it doesn't have the case or the booklet. Can anyone tell me if it's still worth it, being so rare and all?



I was just at the KMart near me and they had Lites in the display case they were selling. It's the Kmart on Mayfair Rd. but I don't know if it was a stupid salesperson or if they're selling them early.

[klwillis45]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97579

[JackieChun]

:cry:

Please don't close the one by Pick, All Star Lanes and JC Penny! That's my favorite store!

[Salaman]

hey guys checking in from West Allis. The Circuit City in Brookfield didnt have much for games, theres a bin in the back. I got Dead 2 Rights 2 and SSX Tricky on Tour (last copy I saw) dunno if they going to restock but looks like that bin was near its end, unless you want 30 copies of Def Jam Fight for NY

[Mattte]

For any Sun Prairie/Madison CAGs, I stopped at the Sun Prairie Walmart and they had both G.R.A.W. (Marked down from $60 so its not a console mistake) and Perfect Dark Zero marked at $30 for some reason.

Was hard to resist picking up GRAW again for only $30.

[GhaleonQ]

Wisconsin Rapids' GameStop is salvation for those in central Wisconsin, though more for variety than pricing.

[xghostsniperx]

I live in Hartford, so the nearest EB/GS are in West Bend and Menomonee Falls.

The GS in West Bend just started up a few months ago, and they had an AWESOME stock of rare games. I picked up Disgaea used and complete for $44.99, and a used (manual missing) copy of Zone of the Enders 2 for $17.99. I also saw a Shin Megami Tensei Deluxe copy and picked it up for $54.99, even though it was a display copy--so it was opened and everything. Also, when MGS3:S came out, the guy at the counter gave me two copies of the Saga DVD for no reason, plus one when I picked up the game.

The EB in Menomonee Falls sucks. They don't have much of a selection, the staff is pretentious and not very informed about new games. Their stickers seem to really stick on used games, too, since I had to go over my cases with Goo-gone three times to get the crap off. I didn't even get a Saga disc when I went to pick up MGS3:S either, they said they gave the last one out. Idiots.

Man, I wish my parents would move to nearer to Milwaukee.

[xghostsniperx]

Wisconsin Rapids' GameStop is salvation for those in central Wisconsin, though more for variety than pricing.

Yea, my parents have a cabin up there, and I picked up MGS2: Substance for $19.99 complete. It was well-organized and the staff was cool.

[mcelfour]

I was wondering if anyone in the Madison area has been to the Big Lots. Do they have PC games, if so, are they any good. I've seen in the Big Lots thread that some have Icewind Dale (I don't recall I or II, but I'd like another copy of each, so...), and I was wondering if anyone's stopped in lately. Or if anyone is in the area, if they'd take a quick peek. I love in Middleton, so it's a pain to get there, and a big waste of time if they don't have anything good. If anyone has any info, LMK!! Thanks!

[rayzer369]

I was wondering if anyone in the Madison area has been to the Big Lots. Do they have PC games, if so, are they any good. I've seen in the Big Lots thread that some have Icewind Dale (I don't recall I or II, but I'd like another copy of each, so...), and I was wondering if anyone's stopped in lately. Or if anyone is in the area, if they'd take a quick peek. I love in Middleton, so it's a pain to get there, and a big waste of time if they don't have anything good. If anyone has any info, LMK!! Thanks!

yes they do have some pc stuff for like 5 bucks also menards has this same tyope fo stuff

[ryanflucas]

I just came from Toys R US (NW Side Milwaukee Northridge Location - Brown Deer Rd.). Saw the following:

PSP
Ultimate Block Party $10.98
Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix $13.98
Smart Bomb $13.98
Coded Arms $19.98
Tiger Woods Golf $13.98
Metal Gear Acid 2 $13.98
Medevil $13.98
Twisted Metal Head On $13.98
Spiderman 2 $13.98
Kingdom of Paradise $10.98

For some odd reason Metal Gear Acid is $29.98 while 2 is $13.98.

PS2
Final Fantasy with 40GB Hard Disk $27.98 (4+ in stock up above counter)

GC
DK Bongos (Bongos Only, no game) $20.98

[sigmano9]

i wanted to inform us milw CAGs of two things:

1) target around the northridge area has tales of phantasia for 14.99

2) i was just at the northridge toys r us and i was told metal gear acid 2 was 29.99, now i did not have him ring it up at the register or did he check the system. i'm guessin the guy was just being lazy, but if any one else can comfirm the 13.99 price, it would be interesting to know.

[Mattte]

I know theres a few CAGs from Madison, are there any good places around to visit every now and then?

I live down the street from 'Game Exchange' but haven't had a chance to check it out, is it worth goin to?

[mcelfour]

I know theres a few CAGs from Madison, are there any good places around to visit every now and then?

I live down the street from 'Game Exchange' but haven't had a chance to check it out, is it worth goin to?

They have a lot of stuff, but I don't feel as if you're going to get a deal there. I've gone in a few times, and walked out saying...$20+ for Majora's Mask? They just seem high to me. The last time I was there they had a pretty fair price on Magic the Gathering boosters...then some jerk bought them out :P (Seriously, if you're buying more than like 5 booster packs...buy a box online...way cheaper to buy in bulk...)

I like Preplayed, though I've only gone a few times. And of course there are EB games, Gamestop, and Software ETC. I like to refer to them as "EBGame Etc." I actually have nearly stopped going to EB on state st. and GS on Mineral Point, they've gotten real pushy lately, IMO.

[Squall835]

When you say "Game Exchange" do you mean Video Game X-Change, or are you talking about another place entirely? I thought I knew all the game shops in Madison. I think we need a list.

[Mattte]

When you say "Game Exchange" do you mean Video Game X-Change, or are you talking about another place entirely? I thought I knew all the game shops in Madison. I think we need a list.

I think that may be it, its the one by a Target on the east side.

[Squall835]

Yeah, I know what you mean. There's one the West side too. I think the one on the East side is better, but not by too much.

[VulSuck]

I always liked checking Preplayed on the east side. I never found any major deals, but I'd often find semi-rare used stuff for cheaper than anywhere else. I got Castlevania DS there for $25

[rayzer369]

I always liked checking Preplayed on the east side. I never found any major deals, but I'd often find semi-rare used stuff for cheaper than anywhere else. I got Castlevania DS there for $25

haha.........yeah they're pretty dumb when it comes to rare stuff. but i noticed their prices have gone up on a lot of common things. i found a mint copy of ff7 at a half half price books the other day for 6 bucks:bouncy:

[ryanflucas]

I just came from Sams Club (Milwaukee Store#6324 - 7701 West Calumet). They had two copies of Burnout Legends for PSP in their video games glass case for $14. I also saw a few Xbox 360 games less then $20 including Hitman Blood Money.

[FantasiaWHT]

Hey new poster here!

I live in Saukville- an extreme northern suburb of Milwaukee. Nothing work speaking of up here lol. Gotta drive down a ways to get to Target, much less a GS/EB/BB. Closest CC is about an hour away lol. Unless there's one in Sheboygan I didn't know about...

Oh there IS a Costco going in Grafton, 5 miles south of me! Anybody know what they're like with games? About the same as Sam's Club? Better? Worse?

Somewhat substantial rumor is that an EB is going in the strip mall that's going to adjoin Costco.

BTW somebody was ripping on the Menomonee Falls EB... I used to be an assistant manager there, but that was well over a year ago. Sorry to hear it's gone down the shits, but my manager doesn't work there anymore either.

[.JPG]

Kind of slow in Wisconsin lately...anything happening?

[Apossum]

Kind of slow in Wisconsin lately...anything happening?


I gave up my apartment and live full time in the south stacks of memorial library at UW-mad. :-P
Hey, it's better than living over the Kollege Klub :roll: jk


I called both Madison Borders to see if they carry games for the 50% off sale. Nothing. The guy at the East store said I was the 4th person to call and ask that today.

[Mattte]

Any of the Madison CAGs know of any plasma "donation" centers around? It'd be nice to make a little extra cash.

[mcelfour]

Any of the Madison CAGs know of any plasma "donation" centers around? It'd be nice to make a little extra cash.

I have seen ads on the bus for a place. I also see commercials for "Covance", which does medical tests, if you're interested in becomming a human lab rat. :bouncy:

[Apossum]

Any of the Madison CAGs know of any plasma "donation" centers around? It'd be nice to make a little extra cash.


I just saw one the other day....I wanna say it was by that Wines of the World liquor store on Johnson. but I can't remember exactly where it was.

how much do you get for that any way?

[Mattte]

I just saw one the other day....I wanna say it was by that Wines of the World liquor store on Johnson. but I can't remember exactly where it was.

how much do you get for that any way?

Back at home I got $20 for the first time and $30 for the second time, and you can go in twice a week. Not sure how much it is here, but the place I went to doesn't have a center within an hour of Madison.

[Apossum]

Back at home I got $20 for the first time and $30 for the second time, and you can go in twice a week. Not sure how much it is here, but the place I went to doesn't have a center within an hour of Madison.


Not too shabby...that covers an electric bill for me.
any side effects from it? dizziness anything like that?

found the place through google:

Badger Plasma Center
319 West Gorham Street
Madison, WI 53703

[Mattte]

Sucks that place doesn't have website, guess I'll have to stop in sometime.

Not too shabby...that covers an electric bill for me.
any side effects from it? dizziness anything like that?

None that I know of, atleast I haven't experience any, they just take a bit of blood out, take out the plasma, put the blood back in and repeat until you've given as much as you can according to your weight. Takes about an hour

[Apossum]

Anyone get a PS3 pre-order in? I was considering going to the Software etc in West town mall, but decided against it at the last minute. Anyone go there? I was gonna go around 8:30 or 9 to get in line.

Peaked around the corner down State and saw a small mob outside EB at around 9:30.

[coltcannon]

I drove by the gamestop on mineral point on my way to get clubhouse games from BB. It was right at 10 and there were 12-15 people going inside. I went to watch the ps2 launch at west towne and it was crazy. If I remember someone was actually assaulted after picking thiers up.

[Jeoff]

I have a friend who goes in all the time to give plasma. He said they pay like $20 a visit. Errrr we're in Madison.

[Mattte]

I have a friend who goes in all the time to give plasma. He said they pay like $20 a visit. Errrr we're in Madison.

At the Badger Plasma Center?

[Jeoff]

I don't know. There used to be a different one at u square which is obviously gone now. Just go in and ask how much they pay. I've never heard anybody say they regretted selling plasma.

[psunami]

I did it a few times when I was unemployed about 8 years ago at the place that used to be right next to the Kollege Klub. Just be careful if you have a more rare blood type. They keep trying to get you to come back and will call you over and over....

[TahoeMax]

Do you guys ever hit Preplayed on Mineral Point or E. Wash? I've gotten some nice deals there on my rare visits home: Lunar PSX for $12, Magna Carta for $35 a week after its release, Growlanser Deluxe for $50. All the stuff is used, but still pretty nice. Also check out Mister Money (pawn shop) on S. Park St near the Beltline. I've gotten TONS of amazing stuff there for a song.

[psunami]

I've been into the Preplayed stores a few times, but never saw any really great deals.

I'll have to take a look at that pawn shop. I've never been there.

[TahoeMax]

It's hit or miss at Mister Money. Last time I grabbed a MegaMan Anniversary, Metal Slug 4/5, Ico, and a few other titles for $7 apiece. In the past i've gotten FFT (when it was expensive), Tactics Ogre PSX, and a few others...all under $10 a pop.

Other times there's nothing but sports games.

[FantasiaWHT]

How does Madison get all these good, small game stores and milwaukee really doesn't have any? All GS/EB except for those two (or did one of them close?) video game exchanges on the south side

[Apossum]

thanks for the tip about Mister Money. I'll have to check that place out. I take S. Park to get to 90 and haven't noticed it...what stores is it near?

my best scores at Pre-played were Persona 1 for $9, FFVII non-gh for $14 (right when it shot up in price) and a bunch of decently hard to find guides for $5 (best one was Ogre Battle.) I have to say, their disc buffers are awesome. Makes them look new with barely any marks. Sometimes I can't tell the difference.

Video game exchange has pretty much been a bust for me. Found D for the PS1 for $15, but it was in bad shape. The west side VGE had Castlevania SOTN non gh for $35. I thought it was sealed, but it was resealed, unfortunately.

[coltcannon]

Anyone preordering Wii on friday? Im tempted just to stroll up at 950. Still planning on camping westside BB just because its a weekend. Still want to try the propane heater out.

[TahoeMax]

thanks for the tip about Mister Money. I'll have to check that place out. I take S. Park to get to 90 and haven't noticed it...what stores is it near?

my best scores at Pre-played were Persona 1 for $9, FFVII non-gh for $14 (right when it shot up in price) and a bunch of decently hard to find guides for $5 (best one was Ogre Battle.) I have to say, their disc buffers are awesome. Makes them look new with barely any marks. Sometimes I can't tell the difference.

Video game exchange has pretty much been a bust for me. Found D for the PS1 for $15, but it was in bad shape. The west side VGE had Castlevania SOTN non gh for $35. I thought it was sealed, but it was resealed, unfortunately.
Jeez, i haven't been back home in like 8 months. It's in the same center as a Madison Public Library branch. that's about all i remember in the vicinity. It's about 2 blocks short of the freeway on the right side, if you're coming from downtown. I was always kinda bummed that Mister Money is the ONLY true pawn shop in the city, but at least it's always been a good one.

Preplayed is great for other stuff, too. I got 3 hardbound Harry Potter books for $5 apiece, some quality CDs for $7, and they have excellent prices on Criterion DVDs. VGE used to be a fabulous place to go for deals. Got a Nomad for $30 back in the day. Now they're pretty spot-on with their values, unfortunately, so it's REAL tough to snag a true bargain. You'll have slightly better luck with the east side location, but it honestly isn't worth the drive if you live in any other part of town.

[psunami]

I've never had any good luck with VGE.

Last time I had a good experience there was when I got a ton of Genesis sports games for .50 cents each.

I know where you're talking about now for Mister Money. I'll have to drive down there some day on my lunch.

[Apossum]

:lol: @ people camping at EB on state st for Wii pre-orders. I wanted to stop and tell them Nintendo wil have millions of them out by the end of the year, but it was too freaking cold to stop and do anything.

[Mattte]

:lol: @ people camping at EB on state st for Wii pre-orders. I wanted to stop and tell them Nintendo wil have millions of them out by the end of the year, but it was too freaking cold to stop and do anything.

Wow..that shit doesn't even start for another 12 hours. I bet you could walk in at 10:15 get a pre order and you'll get a Wii day one. I probably won't even order one, I'll most likely be able to just walk into Sear or Shopko and pick one up.

I wonder if people are camping at the EB in the mall....

[coltcannon]

I was out around state last night but didnt even think about checking the ebgames. I wish I would have, to talk to the people camping. Camping for a preorder is just dumb. I need to have something in my hand after the camp not just a receipt saying I might come release. Therefore I will be camping at westside BB or walmart, possibly with propane heater and drinks. Thinking about finding a fake palm tree to put up.

[sigmano9]

I thought about pre-ording a Wii, but decided against it because i had no problem getting a gamecube on day one by just walking into Best Buy oh so many years ago. Same thing with the PSP. I'll just show up at the northridge best buy a half hour before it opens and will most likely walk out the a system, zelda, that dual stick snes like controller, and anything else i may need.

What games are some of ya Wisconsin CAGs plan on pickin up for your Wii?

[Apossum]

is the West side Wal-Mart 24 hours? Sure would be nice to not have to wait outside.


Anyone think ShopKo will get PS3s? I have a mid term the night before the PS3 launch, but I might be able to make it by 9:30 or so.
Probably not going to get a Wii for a while, if I can't get my hands on a PS3 ;)

[bjschre]

I hope Shopko does, because I work for them, healthy discount there!

[psunami]

I stopped by the Shopko on Aberg on the 360 launch day and they had systems then and sold out when the store opened. I bet they have a few PS3's, but not many.

As for which Wii games I'll be picking up... probably Red Steel, Excite Truck, Rayman, Monkey Ball, and Zelda.

I'm very weak willed.

[coltcannon]

Madison westside walmart is not 24/7. They open at 6, so it could even be the second option if BB sells at midnight and someone misses out. Anyone in madison for 360 launch? I was in milwaukee so i have no idea about midnight opening, more popular camping spot type info.

[Apossum]

Madison westside walmart is not 24/7. They open at 6, so it could even be the second option if BB sells at midnight and someone misses out. Anyone in madison for 360 launch? I was in milwaukee so i have no idea about midnight opening, more popular camping spot type info.


I wasn't, but I'm hoping the variety of stores on the West and East sides will break up the crowds. Like everyone around my home town was at one Best Buy for the 360 launch since it was the only one in the area....but Mad-town has a bunch of different stores that'll be getting these systems. Shopko seems like the obvious choice for the PS3 launch, seems like less people would think to go there but I dunno...I'm sure 50 other people are thinking the same thing :)

[sandrockgundam219]

woot got my wii preorder in appleton fox river mall

#9 of 12

[heybtbm]

For anyone wondering about hitting Shopko (or Kmart/Sears for that matter) on PS3 launch day...good luck. The day of the 360 launch, the four Shopko's in Madison only had two 360's per store. They didn't get another shipment until February (and even then, they were only shipped 4 core systems per store).

The only system launch where Shopko actually had product was the DS launch in November 2004. They were pretty easy to get around town, but sold out by that Sunday night. Shopko (on Aberg Ave.) still had 20+, while Walmart and Target were long sold out. Still...I wouldn't count on Shopko having PS3's before Christmas. Personally, I would hit the out of the way Shopko's in Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Beaver Dam, etc. You may even want to throw in a Pamida or two. Nobody who shops there has $600 to blow on a video game system.

Besides, you're not just competing with other local gamers. There is a group of Ebay nutcases who scour Madison on a daily basis for all kinds of collectable goods. Video game systems on launch day is just one of them. I became familiar with these fat-ass hillbillies back when I used to work at Target (back in '97 on the West side). I still see these losers out and about in Madison almost every time I go out and look for games (they practically live at PrePlayed on the West side).


Anyway,

Changing the subject...I have to brag about my best vg deal ever in Madison. In October/November of 2004 I found Earthbound (SNES) at PrePlayed on the East side for $25.00. Perfect box, players guide, and all the inserts. The game cartridge was still in the little plastic bag that cartridge games used to come in. I love a town full of poor college students. Even the clerk was surprised when I brought it up to the counter.

[Mattte]

Anyway,

Changing the subject...I have to brag about my best vg deal ever in Madison. In October/November of 2004 I found Earthbound (SNES) at PrePlayed on the East side for $25.00. Perfect box, players guide, and all the inserts. The game cartridge was still in the little plastic bag that cartridge games used to come in. I love a town full of poor college students. Even the clerk was surprised when I brought it up to the counter.

Probably was pissed off he didn't get it as well.
I always forget to stop at Pre-played whenever I'm around there. I'll have to stop there tommorrow and check it out.

[TahoeMax]

Heh, I love getting the scores that the employees haven't found. I found a complete, non-GH Symphony of the Night in great shape with a $9 price tag at a Disc-Go-Round and the clerk was like "Awww hell, I didn't know we had that here!"

[Apossum]

If anyone wants Ico for $9 or a gamecube for about $40, check out Mister Money--they have tons of both. the also had Tony Hawk and a Madden game both for the 360 for $22.


Besides, you're not just competing with other local gamers. There is a group of Ebay nutcases who scour Madison on a daily basis for all kinds of collectable goods. Video game systems on launch day is just one of them. I became familiar with these fat-ass hillbillies back when I used to work at Target (back in '97 on the West side). I still see these losers out and about in Madison almost every time I go out and look for games (they practically live at PrePlayed on the West side).


well, this makes sense, since I rarely find anything in Madison-- which I find strange since there are so many stores all over the east and west side and there's rarely anything good. I wonder if they hit up garage sales too...I went garage sailing a few times in april and saw some guys who fit this description.

not sure if I posted this story already, but there was one dude who was like 250-300 lbs, sweaty as hell, had a hearing aid, and would pull up with his truck, run out really fast to each sale and yell "YOU GUYS GOT ANY VIDEOGAME STUFF?!" while scouring through all the tables frantically.

at one sale, they told him "no" then asked how his day was going. He replied "well, it would be nice if I could find some stuff for ebayyyyyyy" in the snottiest tone possible. then he went to the free bin, grabbed a tiger handheld really fast, then ran back to his truck. :lol: it was so pathetic.

[psunami]

He replied "well, it would be nice if I could find some stuff for ebayyyyyyy" in the snottiest tone possible. then he went to the free bin, grabbed a tiger handheld really fast, then ran back to his truck. :lol: it was so pathetic.

I have a hard time believing that he "ran" back to his truck. hehe.

I've seen plenty of those guys around town though. I'm just happy that I was able to score a copy of Super Mario RPG from the $5 deal at Game Crazy last year. The cart is beat to hell, but at least I have it.

[Apossum]

I have a hard time believing that he "ran" back to his truck. hehe.




true, I'm sure it was the inertia created by a man of his size going down the sloped driveway, rather than true running :lol:

[TahoeMax]

Ahh Wisconsin...it be the land of white whales

[coltcannon]

My one fatass townie horder sighting was a male and female with fatty kid in cart loading up every penny guide BB had. They are why I never black friday in madison.

[heybtbm]

My one fatass townie horder sighting was a male and female with fatty kid in cart loading up every penny guide BB had. They are why I never black friday in madison.

Yeah, you'll never find penny guides in Madison. Whatever that couple can't sell on ebay usually ends up at PrePlayed on the West side. All of a sudden, you'll see 5 brand new copies of a particular guide show up.

[ma]

Anybody know if any of the Border's in Madison (or anywhere else in WI) stock video game stuff? I'm 99% sure the one by Hilldale doesn't, and I don't think the East side one does, but haven't actually checked.

[Jeoff]

None in the vicinity of Madison do. I can't speak for the whole state though.

Edit: oh I've run into the fat and sweaty FW'ers/hoarders in Madison too. Fat woman with presumably her husband in PP east. Fat woman is knocking all the games off the shelves because she's a douchebag like every other hoarder. Finds a copy of NCAA basketball 2k3 for PS2 and shouts to her husband (who is standing right next to her) "THIS IS THE RARE ONE!!!! IT IS WORTH A LOT OF MONEY ON EBAY!!!!!!!!!" in that retard voice that all hoarders have.

I was going to tell her that she was a stupid bitch and punch her in the gut, but I wanted her to waste her no-doubt greasy money. And I was afraid my arm would get stuck.

I hit up preplayed east/west whenever I'm in the areas, which is often, but I don't buy games I don't want to play. More because I'm scared of turning into the people I see than because of any moral issue.

[FantasiaWHT]

Borders in Fox Point (north of Milwaukee) does not have any video games

[Michaellvortega]

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.

[FantasiaWHT]

Cause BB is ghetto, Milwaukee is even more ghetto, so when you put the two together... it's scary. Only thing worse is Milwaukee + Walmart

[Michaellvortega]

Shit if you think Milwaukee is ghetto you wouldn't last 2 seconds on the streets of Chi town.

[Apossum]

Shit if you think Milwaukee is ghetto you wouldn't last 2 seconds on the streets of Chi town.


???

chicago's a pretty big place. most of it isn't that bad :lol: