Minnesota Deals Topic

[billyG]

So is MGS3:Subsistence LE still hard to find? picked up a copy w/ the saga DVD at gamestop in maple grove today. Seems like a decent find considering I only stoped there because I was bored.

[bisache]

Games 4 Less in Lino just got a shipment of over 100 Nes games and top loader machine. They even got about 15 games in the box. The best thing is buy 2 get 1 free. Just to let you guys know who are in the old school.

[nintendokid]

Went to EB Games in uptown, Minneapolis on Lake, just to blow off time until my girlfriend got home. WOw, came out with 1019 GCN mem card for $15, not bad. I was hoping for the 9.99 sale, but it's probably over. And...drum roll please..............more drum rolls....!!!!

I found GCN Component mint for $4.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The HDTV cord for GCN is not sold MSRP so it wasn't in the system. WHen it was traded in, someone probably just tagged it with "N64/Gamecube A/V cord" which is in the system at $4.99.

One more thing to report: ok, ROseville gamestop has a used xbox360 sitting in the back shelves already (so it starts already? THis has got to be a record for fastest system ever traded in). It was listed as $279.99 so it's the wired set. If someone wanted to trade it in that bad, they must've been in a hurry. And if they were in a hurry, most likely, they probably wanted cash instead of tradein credit. That means that they probably walked off with less than $150. If they had walked up to any dude on the street, they would've made at least $250 back. Stupid, that's all I can say. Stupid. Damn, if I had been in the store at the time it was traded in, I would've said "Go back and stay in your car, I'm going to the bank and I'll bring you back $25 more than what gamestop is offering you" heheheh...yeah, if 360 was "GOOD" that is

[RedvsBlue]

Went to EB Games in uptown, Minneapolis on Lake, just to blow off time until my girlfriend got home. WOw, came out with 1019 GCN mem card for $15, not bad. I was hoping for the 9.99 sale, but it's probably over. And...drum roll please..............more drum rolls....!!!!

I found GCN Component mint for $4.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The HDTV cord for GCN is not sold MSRP so it wasn't in the system. WHen it was traded in, someone probably just tagged it with "N64/Gamecube A/V cord" which is in the system at $4.99.

One more thing to report: ok, ROseville gamestop has a used xbox360 sitting in the back shelves already (so it starts already? THis has got to be a record for fastest system ever traded in). It was listed as $279.99 so it's the wired set. If someone wanted to trade it in that bad, they must've been in a hurry. And if they were in a hurry, most likely, they probably wanted cash instead of tradein credit. That means that they probably walked off with less than $150. If they had walked up to any dude on the street, they would've made at least $250 back. Stupid, that's all I can say. Stupid. Damn, if I had been in the store at the time it was traded in, I would've said "Go back and stay in your car, I'm going to the bank and I'll bring you back $25 more than what gamestop is offering you" heheheh...yeah, if 360 was "GOOD" that is


Fastest record for a system getting traded in? The thing's been out for nearly 5 months. I've seen PSPs and DSs preplayed a lot sooner than 4-5 months after release.

Your really proud of that component cable huh? You posted an entire thread about it and then posted it in here. Maybe if you found a mint sealed Suikoden 2 or Panzer Dragoon Saga for cheap but come on its a component cable that could very easily go back into production for the Revolution and then be worth that $5 that you paid for it again.

[nintendokid]

*SNIFF* SNIFF* yall smell that....? I do, I think I smell "jealousy"

Talk all you want about how finding component cables is nothing compared to finding Suikoden 2 sealed or Panzer Dragoon Saga sealed, I care nothing of those two games and I wouldn't pay more than $20 for either pieces of you-know-what. I think people like you are just jealous because I found it for cheaper than 2 happy meals. You and everyone else who's been talking smack wishes you could find one for this cheap. I oughtta take this cord and beat you with it because I already have a main cord.

[RedvsBlue]

*SNIFF* SNIFF* yall smell that....? I do, I think I smell "jealousy"

Talk all you want about how finding component cables is nothing compared to finding Suikoden 2 sealed or Panzer Dragoon Saga sealed, I care nothing of those two games and I wouldn't pay more than $20 for either pieces of you-know-what. I think people like you are just jealous because I found it for cheaper than 2 happy meals. You and everyone else who's been talking smack wishes you could find one for this cheap. I oughtta take this cord and beat you with it because I already have a main cord.

:rofl:

Ohhhh maybe we can have a component cable battle considering I already have the fucking cables and would have no reason to be jealous :roll:

[Demolition Man]

I'm trying to find a set of those same said componet cables for the GC myself but there is no way in hell I am paying the outrageous amount they are going for on eBay. Looks like I will be waiting for a long time I guess....

[nintendokid]

If anyone is really looking for these games to play and not just keep around for trade fodder, EB Games in Maplewood, MN has Wild Arms and Wild Arms 2 both complete and mint. But with the remake and other RPGs out now, I doubt anyone would spend money on these. FYI, wild arms is $12.99, part 2 is 9.99.

[Demolition Man]

For those (still) looking for a 360 the Coon Rapids Circuit City has a few in stock. :D

[dbiersdorf]

Anyone know of any place around the Twin Cities that has a good selection of complete N64 games? I'm tired of buying them on eBay an message boards because they are rarely in the condition I want them to be.

[RedvsBlue]

Anyone know of any place around the Twin Cities that has a good selection of complete N64 games? I'm tired of buying them on eBay an message boards because they are rarely in the condition I want them to be.


Your best bet would be, like discussed a little bit earlier, Toyriffic near Maplewood mall. There are other locations too.

[Kirin Lemon]

Anyone know of any place around the Twin Cities that has a good selection of complete N64 games? I'm tired of buying them on eBay an message boards because they are rarely in the condition I want them to be.
Toyriffic in Maplewood and Hudson have some complete N64 games, but I'm not sure which titles, so you may want to call ahead first to inquire about availability and prices. Yes, this is a shameless plug for the store I work for.

Also, I've become manager of the Eau Claire store now! I busted the old one for stealing money on several occasions. Boo on him.

[nintendokid]

Toyriffic in Maplewood and Hudson have some complete N64 games, but I'm not sure which titles, so you may want to call ahead first to inquire about availability and prices. Yes, this is a shameless plug for the store I work for.

Also, I've become manager of the Eau Claire store now! I busted the old one for stealing money on several occasions. Boo on him.

Congratulations on your promotion! Busted him stealing money on several occasions?..... Wouldn't his arse be out the there after the first attempt?! :lol:

If you ever have enough power and influence to change the prices on some of your classics games, let me know - I'll be on my way to EC ASAP. Probably stop at Lake Hallie and Carson Park for some fishing too

[Erikph2]

Ok first post. Is anyone looking for a Halo edition xbox? I was but, now I found some one who has acouple original Halo edition xboxs in great shape for sale. Let me know these are the really cool ones clear green case with Halo written on the front.

[Kirin Lemon]

Congratulations on your promotion! Busted him stealing money on several occasions?..... Wouldn't his arse be out the there after the first attempt?! :lol:

If you ever have enough power and influence to change the prices on some of your classics games, let me know - I'll be on my way to EC ASAP. Probably stop at Lake Hallie and Carson Park for some fishing too
Rather, I discovered that he was stealing money from the store quite often. Only recently did I catch it, however.

As for fixing prices, I wish I had the ability. I'd love to, but that'd require an act of God.

Oh, there is some good news, though! Each of our stores will be having a half-off sale sometime in May, though management may pull some of the super-rare stuff. I'll let you know once we have solid dates.

[nintendokid]

New info for the City Center Sam Goody that just decided to jump onto the "Going out of business" bandwagon:

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83965&page=17

[RedvsBlue]

New info for the City Center Sam Goody that just decided to jump onto the "Going out of business" bandwagon:

http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83965&page=17

You know what's interesting is musicland is closing sam goody and suncoast stores all across MN (including MOA) and yet they just put in a brand new Suncoast at the mall here in St. Cloud.

[GnG15]

If u guys are looking for any of the vintage nes games or snes games or any of the rare RPG Games N Go, Has alot of this stuff at both of their stores. The prices are pretty reasonable. They have one in Southdale Mall and Brooklyn Park

[Rihan]

You know what's interesting is musicland is closing sam goody and suncoast stores all across MN (including MOA) and yet they just put in a brand new Suncoast at the mall here in St. Cloud.

The Sam Goody in MoA is staying open. Suncoast is the only one thats closing.

[RedvsBlue]

The Sam Goody in MoA is staying open. Suncoast is the only one thats closing.
Yes, and your point is?

[Azeroth2k]

The Sam Goody in MoA is staying open. Suncoast is the only one thats closing.

How long have they known they were closing and, if for a while, what kind of discounts do they have? If they're running some good discounts I'll have to head over there sometime soon.

[RedvsBlue]

How long have they known they were closing and, if for a while, what kind of discounts do they have? If they're running some good discounts I'll have to head over there sometime soon.

They were at 25% last weekend with some things a little bit higher %-age off.

[Azeroth2k]

They were at 25% last weekend with some things a little bit higher %-age off.

Thanks for the info. 25% probably puts them around the same prices Best Buy would have, since Suncoast is usually overpriced. Maybe I'll wait until they go a little higher...unless anyone saw some REALLY good deals there that I shouldn't pass up.

[RedvsBlue]

Thanks for the info. 25% probably puts them around the same prices Best Buy would have, since Suncoast is usually overpriced. Maybe I'll wait until they go a little higher...unless anyone saw some REALLY good deals there that I shouldn't pass up.

Well, its a little cheaper than best buy now but still more than or equal to Target. ITs great if your looking for a hard to find DVD because they still had quite a bit of inventory at this point. Here's an example I looked at though as far as prices go:

[Azeroth2k]

Well, its a little cheaper than best buy now but still more than or equal to Target. ITs great if your looking for a hard to find DVD because they still had quite a bit of inventory at this point. Here's an example I looked at though as far as prices go:

I'm mostly interested in anime, import movies, and TV shows. An anime DVD at Suncoast usually runs about $30, so it'd still end up being around $25 after tax, which is around what it'd cost elsewhere. I know their TV sets are WAY overpriced...at least any I've ever looked at.

[Demolition Man]

To all my fellow Minnesota Cheap Ass Gamers I'd like to wish you all a Happy Easter. Don't eat too much ham now. ;)

[inubu]

To all my fellow Minnesota Cheap Ass Gamers I'd like to wish you all a Happy Easter. Don't eat too much ham now. ;)

It's not the ham we should fear, but the Peeps!

[Demolition Man]

It's not the ham we should fear, but the Peeps!

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Christian Cage says HELLO to his P33ps in the Minnesota Deals Topic. :lol:

[Salmonday]

Any of my MN CAGers happen to know someone in the Mankato-esque area who does Xbox repairs for Dirty Disk Errors and the like? My Xbox has become unplayable, but I'd rather try and fix it than get another system and not be able to transfer all the stuff on my hard drive.

I know I could send it in to Microsoft, but A.) They don't make any claims that your hard drive will survive, and B.) This thomson drive problem is their dirty bastard child in the first place, so it'll be a cold day in hell before I throw more money at them to fix it.

There was a store here called Big Game that used to do stuff like this, but they closed, and if I ask people at the remaining game stores (Gamestop and...um...Gamestop) their eyes just glaze over and a line of drool rolls out of thie mouths.

[nintendokid]

Any of my MN CAGers happen to know someone in the Mankato-esque area who does Xbox repairs for Dirty Disk Errors and the like? My Xbox has become unplayable, but I'd rather try and fix it than get another system and not be able to transfer all the stuff on my hard drive.

I know I could send it in to Microsoft, but A.) They don't make any claims that your hard drive will survive, and B.) This thomson drive problem is their dirty bastard child in the first place, so it'll be a cold day in hell before I throw more money at them to fix it.

There was a store here called Big Game that used to do stuff like this, but they closed, and if I ask people at the remaining game stores (Gamestop and...um...Gamestop) their eyes just glaze over and a line of drool rolls out of thie mouths.

Mind as well buy a new one. You know all game stores (independently owned) charges $40 to fix a PSone. I can only guess at how much they will charge for an XBOX.

[Demolition Man]

Mind as well buy a new one. You know all game stores (independently owned) charges $40 to fix a PSone. I can only guess at how much they will charge for an XBOX.

A customer who bought an XBox at my store a week ago told me she paid $80 "at some repair store" to have a bad DVD drive replaced out on her first XBox unit. :shock:

[VanillaGorilla]

Anyone know of any flea markets/Salvation Army stores in Minnesota that sell used games and stuff? The Minnesota yardsale/garage sale "industry" isn't exactly booming, and I can never find any good stuff. I'm moving to northern Minnesota this weekend, so I'm hoping my luck up there with finding yardsales and thrift stores is a little better than it was down in Southern Minnesota.

[starman9000]

Anyone know of any flea markets/Salvation Army stores in Minnesota that sell used games and stuff? The Minnesota yardsale/garage sale "industry" isn't exactly booming, and I can never find any good stuff. I'm moving to northern Minnesota this weekend, so I'm hoping my luck up there with finding yardsales and thrift stores is a little better than it was down in Southern Minnesota.


Where are you moving? The thrift stores in the Fargo-moorhead area are pretty lame. Really, it seems like small town's have the only good thrift stores left, but they are very hit and miss.

[Kirin Lemon]

For those in the Minneapolis area, the Toyriffic stores in Hudson and Maplewood will be having their semi-annual sales in the upcoming weeks. Hudson's sale is scheduled for 5-8pm on Saturday, May 13th, and Maplewood's will be a week later, from 5-8pm, on Saturday, May 20th.

-50% off pre-owned video games, VHS movies, music CDs, and toys
-30% off all video game accessories (new and used), all DVDs and DVD box sets (new and used), and Maplewood's "rare" case of games

It's my understanding that a few of the more rare games (mostly RPGs) will be pulled from the sale, or marked at 30% off instead of 50%, but this is a pretty good deal for most of the stuff (unless it's priced unreasonably high to begin with, of course - which happens from time to time).

Also, Toyriffic's Wisconsin locations will be holding their sales even sooner! Rice Lake's will be held next Friday, May 5th, from 6-9pm, and Eau Claire's is the following day, Saturday, May 6th, from 5-8pm.

[nintendokid]

Thanks for the info! Even if I don't buy anything, I'm still gonna check out the Maplewood sale in May.

[Demolition Man]

Knock knock.

Who's there?

Nobody.

Nobody who?

Nobody In The

Nobody in the who?

Nobody in the Minnesota Deals Topic that's who!

(As in... where is everyone?)

[whiptcracker]

FYI, Sam Goody downtown is now at 40-60% off. If you see a game with that looks really overpriced (like Marvel Nemesis or Gun for $49.99) it means they're just mismarked, as them to price check. Saw that they had Shadow Hearts: From The New World, and a bunch of 360 titles last time I was in there.

[Demolition Man]

The Suncoast at Northtown is now closed. I walked by a week ago before they boarded the spot up. Seemed very strange after all those years to see it gone. Not that I'm too sad as the company is just badly run.

[inubu]

The Suncoast at Northtown is now closed. I walked by a week ago before they boarded the spot up. Seemed very strange after all those years to see it gone. Not that I'm too sad as the company is just badly run.

I've lived in the Blaine/Coon Rapids area my whole life. It's sad seeing Northtown in the shape it's in. I used to ride my bike there in the early 80s and marvel at the selection of Commodore VIC 20 games at Radio Shack, the Atari 2600 games at KB, and the NES games at Woolworths. After checking out the games, I would head over to the arcade with my report card for some free tokens and stand in line to play a little Dragon's Lair.

Of those 4 businesses, why did Radio Shack get to be the one to survive?

Poor me!

[bisache]

Games 4 less in Lino Lakes has all there used inventory buy 2 get 1 free. I just stopped in a couple of days ago and the guy said that the sale will go to the end of the month.

[Demolition Man]

Of those 4 businesses, why did Radio Shack get to be the one to survive?

I wonder how the hell does Radio Shack stay in business when I often times see more employees than customers in the store. :lol:

[inubu]

I wonder how the hell does Radio Shack stay in business when I often times see more employees than customers in the store. :lol:

Where else can you buy a 9 volt battery for $5.00?

[Demolition Man]

Where else can you buy a 9 volt battery for $5.00?

Uuuhhhhhhhhh... I'll have to get back to you on that. ;)

[nintendokid]

Roseville Gamestop has a copy of Alundra 1 if anyone wants it. $11.99 I believe. I shook it to see if it had the book and I think it's complete since it's pretty heavy.

[rally9x]

Any of my MN CAGers happen to know someone in the Mankato-esque area who does Xbox repairs for Dirty Disk Errors and the like? My Xbox has become unplayable, but I'd rather try and fix it than get another system and not be able to transfer all the stuff on my hard drive.

I know I could send it in to Microsoft, but A.) They don't make any claims that your hard drive will survive, and B.) This thomson drive problem is their dirty bastard child in the first place, so it'll be a cold day in hell before I throw more money at them to fix it.

There was a store here called Big Game that used to do stuff like this, but they closed, and if I ask people at the remaining game stores (Gamestop and...um...Gamestop) their eyes just glaze over and a line of drool rolls out of thie mouths.

No their really isn't.

[alberts]

I went to the Games N Go in Brooklyn Park today. A lot of oldies. It's a really nice place but the games are a little overpriced. Too much for my cheap ass.

[whiptcracker]

Lots of clearance games at the downtown and Ridgedale Targets. LOTR: The Two Towers 1.84 (PS2-still a bunch of copies downtown), Mercenaries 7.98 (Xbox)/14.98 (PS2), 7.98 NBA Street Vol. 3 (Xbox), a bunch of others including serveral PSP titles.

[Sinizar]

For those in the Minneapolis area, the Toyriffic stores in Hudson and Maplewood will be having their semi-annual sales in the upcoming weeks. Hudson's sale is scheduled for 5-8pm on Saturday, May 13th, and Maplewood's will be a week later, from 5-8pm, on Saturday, May 20th.

-50% off pre-owned video games, VHS movies, music CDs, and toys
-30% off all video game accessories (new and used), all DVDs and DVD box sets (new and used), and Maplewood's "rare" case of games

It's my understanding that a few of the more rare games (mostly RPGs) will be pulled from the sale, or marked at 30% off instead of 50%, but this is a pretty good deal for most of the stuff (unless it's priced unreasonably high to begin with, of course - which happens from time to time).

Also, Toyriffic's Wisconsin locations will be holding their sales even sooner! Rice Lake's will be held next Friday, May 5th, from 6-9pm, and Eau Claire's is the following day, Saturday, May 6th, from 5-8pm.

Usually a scam. They pull anything worth anything. Their regular prices are twice what any local gamestore charges. So in the end they get you to come into the store and you save nothing. Plus their return policy is the worst in the business.

[Kirin Lemon]

Usually a scam. They pull anything worth anything. Their regular prices are twice what any local gamestore charges. So in the end they get you to come into the store and you save nothing. Plus their return policy is the worst in the business.
The current-gen stuff is almost always priced slightly cheaper than other used stores, but the older stuff (NES, SNES, PSX) can be overpriced, depending on what it is. I don't understand your beef with the return policy, though.

[Demolition Man]

Okay... what is the deal here? We got a MASSIVE sale going on at CC and not a single word said in this thread..... come on Minnesota wake up damn it. I know we have a LOSING baseball team, a basketball team that has gone down the drain, a hockey team that has gone nowhere, and a football team that blows the big one every single damn time.... that doesn't give any of you any excuses here on CAG.

[inubu]

Okay... what is the deal here? We got a MASSIVE sale going on at CC and not a single word said in this thread..... come on Minnesota wake up damn it. I know we have a LOSING baseball team, a basketball team that has gone down the drain, a hockey team that has gone nowhere, and a football team that blows the big one every single damn time.... that doesn't give any of you any excuses here on CAG.

All this week I was deciding what I would buy. Then I realized, that despite the fact that they're great deals, I still have games I haven't played from the Toys 'R Us deal from this winter. And beyond that I have still games left over from the Game Crazy "classic plastic" sale of last year untouched since I bought them. At the rate I'm going, not only will I never finish all the games I've bought, I might not even get them out of the plastic.

We should have a contest. How many "cheap" games do you now currently own that you bought because it was a deal you couldn't refuse, but still haven't played/finished?

Right now, I'm officially at 26. If I hadn't just sold a pile away, the number would be over 30. I was ready to add 2 more from this CC sale, but it's apparent now that I have a sickness.

So best me if you can, you Minnesota cheap-skates!

[iflabs]

LOL. I haven't visit this site for a long time.

The new Street Fighter game is coming up, and it's the second and probably the last game I'll pick up this year.

I heard GS is having a trade-in bonus. I need some ideas on where and what to pick up so I can trade them in! Help fellow MNers?

What's up with all of those crazy rides by Northtown? LOL.

[Kirin Lemon]

LOL. I haven't visit this site for a long time.

The new Street Fighter game is coming up, and it's the second and probably the last game I'll pick up this year.

I heard GS is having a trade-in bonus. I need some ideas on where and what to pick up so I can trade them in! Help fellow MNers?

What's up with all of those crazy rides by Northtown? LOL.
LOL.

[Demolition Man]

What's up with all of those crazy rides by Northtown? LOL.

Its just a mirage. ;)

[jesusjones]

to anyone out there who trolls the South Metro checking for games/dvds and the such. A new store opened in Lakeville called World of Games.

[Azeroth2k]

to anyone out there who trolls the South Metro checking for games/dvds and the such. A new store opened in Lakeville called World of Games.

Awesome, thanks for the info. Do you know if they have games from a bunch of different platforms, or just current Gen? Local game stores like that can be great places to find rare games, and now that EB/GS is getting rid of anything before the 128 bit era, one of the only places this side of ebay to find ANY old games.

[dbiersdorf]

Anyone have luck finding a DS Lite? I checked all over, nothing. :(

[comapro]

Anyone have luck finding a DS Lite? I checked all over, nothing. :(

Places I've checked that didn't have em:

Walmart, Vadnais Heights off Cty E
Target, Vadnais Heights off Cty E
Target, Burnsville off Cty 42 and off Cliff
Toys r Us, Burnsville off Cty 42
Sears, Burnsville Mall

I hear a Target in Crystal has em. Too outta my way though.

[Demolition Man]

Wal-Mart, Forrest Lake - had em but now pulled.
Wal-Mart and Target, Northtown - none, didn't bother asking especially at that Wal-Mart which is worse than being in Hell.

[RedvsBlue]

I got one at Target in St. Cloud, they've since pulled them off the shelves though.

[jesusjones]

Sorry for the wait in replying...crazy day. Yeah, they carry stuff from 2600 to now. Saw a few good ones, Shining Wisdom for Saturn, some other assorted stuff. A few DVD movies, as well.

[tickdude]

Been a while since I last posted in the local board. I think I will be hitting EB in Maplewood tomorrow... Is it still an EB or is it a GS now?

[DukeEdwardI]

ha, this is SWEET! i didn't know so many cheap-ass gamers lived right here in MN.

if this hasn't been mentioned already, a place opened up very recently in the Arden Hills-Roseville area on Lexington Ave (across from the Target) called Sava Media. They sell used systems for about $10-$20 cheaper than GS and EB and their games are priced pretty good. i think i picked up soul calibur 2 there for like $8-$9. just to throw it out for those who live close to that.

[Demolition Man]

I just got word of mouth that the older Gamestop (aka formerly Funcoland) in Blaine is closing at the end of July since the lease is up. I don't know if any closing sales are planned but hopefully if I hear anything I'll post it.

[RedvsBlue]

I just got word of mouth that the older Gamestop (aka formerly Funcoland) in Blaine is closing at the end of July since the lease is up. I don't know if any closing sales are planned but hopefully if I hear anything I'll post it.

I wouldn't hold my breath considering the other location is less than a block away. Hell they could walk the stuff over.

[Kirin Lemon]

My boss informed me today that the Hudson Toyriffic store will be putting their DS Lites on sale tomorrow (technically today, Wednesday), and Maplewood should have them in stock on Thursday. The catch? $149.99 each. But if you need 'em early, now you have the option.

[Demolition Man]

I wouldn't hold my breath considering the other location is less than a block away. Hell they could walk the stuff over.

I'm not holding my breath either but who knows. We all know how backasswards Gamestop as a company is. ;)

[Demolition Man]

Also for all WWE fans apparently Ticketbastard... I mean Ticketmaster has an Internet presale on tickets for the Smackdown/ECW TV taping starting tody at 9 AM. I might jump in on it but seeing that I'm sitting on 2 front row tickets for the ROH 8/25 show which we all know will be 1,000,000% better....

Oh well, one only lives once right. ;)

[tickdude]

Sava Media.

Gotta go check it out!
THANX!

[Rxneo]

i checked on ebay and rez is selling for about $40 (was it re-printed?). But if someones looking for a place in MN that has it so you can pick it up now, the Gamestop in Shakopee has a copy (complete too). And I'm not sure but I went to GS in Shakopee, Savage, Eden Prarie, and a EB at the EP Mall and from what I remember there were no PS1 games, but a GS in Brooklyn Park has hundreds of them. (Maybe they were all sent there?) Anyways hopes that helps someone, and I was just wondering if anyone knows were i can pick up a copy of two games called Poy Poy, and Incredible Crisis both for the PS1. Thanks

[Demolition Man]

So who is running out and buying a DS Lite today?

RedVsBlue we know you got one you lucky bastard. Don't forget who tipped you off. ;)

[RedvsBlue]

So who is running out and buying a DS Lite today?

RedVsBlue we know you got one you lucky bastard. Don't forget who tipped you off. ;)

Are you saying you tipped me off? When?

For what its worth though I will be picking up my preordered/paid off Lite from Gamestop tomorrow to return to Target though.

[Demolition Man]

Are you saying you tipped me off? When?

I thought you jumped in after I mentioned the Forrest Lake Wallyworld had them out. Maybe I mistaken but oh well. You scored one early which what matters the most. :D

[RedvsBlue]

I thought you jumped in after I mentioned the Forrest Lake Wallyworld had them out. Maybe I mistaken but oh well. You scored one early which what matters the most. :D

No, actually I got mine a few hours after Trakan posted his story about Target. I bought mine at a Target in St. Cloud here.

[Demolition Man]

No, actually I got mine a few hours after Trakan posted his story about Target. I bought mine at a Target in St. Cloud here.

Nice score regardless. I'm a few days away from getting mine. So worth it tho. I can't wait. :D

[iflabs]

Is Circuit City wiped out clean from the sale? (How the heck did I miss this sale?)

[whiptcracker]

The CC in Burnsville had almost all of the titles in stock, I picked up Castlevania COD but there were a couple more of that title left. Sly 2 was ringing up there for $19.99.

[DukeEdwardI]

there are a few left at the CC in roseville. i just picked up XIII for 2 bucks this morning (not an awesome game, but worth 2 bucks).

[Demolition Man]

Is Circuit City wiped out clean from the sale? (How the heck did I miss this sale?)

There are some titles left but sadly I can't remember which ones are left at the moment.

Edit: I think there are a few Castlevania COD's left. Better leave me one folks. :D

[Demolition Man]

Okay for those around the Blaine, MN area my CC still has a few Wild Arms 4, a few of the Getting Up LEs for the PS2, a few Castlevania CODs, and a number of other titles in. I didn't look for everything but dayom I can't believe nobody has hit up on this around here yet.

There ya go my fellow CAG peeps. :D

[RedvsBlue]

Okay for those around the Blaine, MN area my CC still has a few Wild Arms 4, a few of the Getting Up LEs for the PS2, a few Castlevania CODs, and a number of other titles in. I didn't look for everything but dayom I can't believe nobody has hit up on this around here yet.

There ya go my fellow CAG peeps. :D


Gauntlet Seven Sorrows? That was the only one I wanted that I couldn't find up here.

[Demolition Man]

Gauntlet Seven Sorrows? That was the only one I wanted that I couldn't find up here.

I'll check tommorow on that. If I find one I'll grab it for you and we'll work out some kind of trade or something. :D

Edit: Which system are you looking for it on?

[RedvsBlue]

I'll check tommorow on that. If I find one I'll grab it for you and we'll work out some kind of trade or something. :D

You say trade but I hear bribe...

[Demolition Man]

You say trade but I hear bribe...

:lol:

In all seriousness there are only a few games from this sale I'm looking for that my CC hasn't had in eons - namely World Tour Poker DS and Golden Sun GBA. But like I said I'll check my store tommorow to see if there is a copy left.

[RedvsBlue]

:lol:

In all seriousness there are only a few games from this sale I'm looking for that my CC hasn't had in eons - namely World Tour Poker DS and Golden Sun GBA. But like I said I'll check my store tommorow to see if there is a copy left.


Damn, Poker for DS was one of the games I wanted. OH well...

[dbiersdorf]

Well I got my Lite now anyway, awesome little machine.

Anyone seen any good prices on QUALITY Game Boy Advance titles that are complete in box? I haven't bought a new GBA game in awhile now, I'd like to get something.

[iflabs]

I went looking for the Time Crisis package yesterday at the Blaine CC and found nothing. Did they even mark anything for sale?

[Kayden]

I went looking for the Time Crisis package yesterday at the Blaine CC and found nothing. Did they even mark anything for sale?

I have the Time Crisis 3 pack from EB. I don't know if its the same, but I cant play it on my new tv, so do you wanna meet up at MOA and buy it?

[Demolition Man]

I went looking for the Time Crisis package yesterday at the Blaine CC and found nothing. Did they even mark anything for sale?

As far as "Time Crisis 3" they are next to the PS2s. As far as the markdowns... trust me we've been doing the best we can to get them done. But between that and a number of other things that need to get done along with taking care of customers.... trust me, we are doing the best we can.

[Demolition Man]

Damn, Poker for DS was one of the games I wanted. OH well...

Bad news... my CC didn't have the Gauntlet game. :cry: It was worth a shot tho.

[elross66]

I picked Meteos on clearance at the Andover Target for $7.48. They had 2 left.

[RedvsBlue]

I picked Meteos on clearance at the Andover Target for $7.48. They had 2 left.

That store is literally within walking distance of my parent's house. I'm staying there for the weekend so I can guarantee you I will be picking up one of those. Thanks for letting me know though. Oddly enough, just last weekend I saw Meteos sitting on the shelf and thought "I wonder why they haven't clearanced these out yet?"

Bad news... my CC didn't have the Gauntlet game. :cry: It was worth a shot tho.

Ah fuck it, thanks for looking though. It gives me something to look for over the weekend I guess.

[Demolition Man]

I just checked out the Target by Northtown yesterday in fact for clearance DS games. Not a single damn thing. There were some PSP games on clearance but the only title I remember is some older FIFA game. Hell there were hardly any DS games in their $19.99 selection as well. They did have a few DS Lites but the going trend is that everywhere pretty much has them in stock. Let's hope Nintendo does the same with the Wii as far as getting enough to stores to keep up with demand. :D

I also checked Wallyworld. Their $19.99 rack is a damn mess much like their $5.50 DVDs. Actually the DVD bin is worse as its in a mountain pile. Its not even worth digging through as just from the top of the pile all I ever see these days are floods of the same crap budget titles that have been there since Wally begain the bargain bin. Oh well.

[whiptcracker]

Downtown Target has some DS games on clearance. Burnout Legends for $9, the urban Sims game and Pokemon Dash for $7.xx each. They also have the PS2 Nightmare Before Xmas: Oogies Revenge game for $7.xx

[RedvsBlue]

Well someone must have gotten the rest of the copies of Meteos at Andover Target either yesterday after elross was there or today before about 1 o'clock when I was there.

Today wasn't a total loss though because I found a cart only copy of Earthbound at Columbia Heights Pawn America for $2! I also picked up Star Fox and Stunt Race FX for SNES cause they were $2 as well. Good deal? You're damn right it was!

[Demolition Man]

:bow:

Nice nice nice score. :bouncy: :D :bouncy:

[RedvsBlue]

The Maplewood Circuit City has all the $8.96 titles seperated out for easier browsing.

Unfortunately there's no Gauntlet and no Poker for DS.

[dbiersdorf]

Can anyone pick up a copy of Pokemon Dash at Target downtown for me? I'll pay you for your effort. :)

Also anyone interested in a GP2X? I'm selling mine.

[whiptcracker]

I can probably pick Pokemon Dash up for you(there were still a bunch of copies yesterday), but everything I've heard about the game has been absolutely horrible.

[Demolition Man]

Also anyone interested in a GP2X? I'm selling mine.

If...

A) Improved GP2Xes weren't coming out

And...

B) I wasn't in such a tight cash squeeze at the moment

Then I would grab it.

[dbiersdorf]

I can probably pick Pokemon Dash up for you(there were still a bunch of copies yesterday), but everything I've heard about the game has been absolutely horrible.

Heh, I know, I sort of collect every Pokemon game. :D

[whiptcracker]

Anyone know of a CC with Drill Dozer near the Twin Cities? They were out at Burnsville and Minnetonka. That's pretty much the only one I really want (other than Guilty Gear which I grabbed yay).

[inubu]

Hey, Demolition Man, how many of the games from the current clearance does your Circuit City still have? Are the prices at your store in the system yet? If so, I might stop by tonight and grab a few.

[iflabs]

Hey, Demolition Man, how many of the games from the current clearance does your Circuit City still have? Are the prices at your store in the system yet? If so, I might stop by tonight and grab a few.

I believe there's a special rack that has the clearanced games. I only saw a few marked down in the regular area.

[Demolition Man]

Most of the prices should be in the store system. However most won't be marked as we barely have had the list long enough to get them done.

[dbiersdorf]

Mine had a few of the GBA.

Regardless I picked up

Trace Memory
Metroid Prime Pinball
Mario Party Advance
Donkey Kong King of Swing

And had I seen Final Fantasy IV on the list I would have got that too. :( Oh and this was Edina BTW. Didn't really look at console stuff too much, either I had it all or it was mostly garbage. I really only looked for Half-Life 2, because I just assumed that would be good trade bait, but they didn't have it.

Anyone seen any of these?

Dr. Mario Puzzle League
Drill Dozer
Kirby And The Amazing Mirror
Mario VS Donkey Kong
Metroid Classics Series
Tales Of Phantasia

That's pretty much all I want from the sale.

[Azeroth2k]

Mine had a few of the GBA.

Regardless I picked up

Trace Memory
Metroid Prime Pinball
Mario Party Advance
Donkey Kong King of Swing

And had I seen Final Fantasy IV on the list I would have got that too. :( Oh and this was Edina BTW. Didn't really look at console stuff too much, either I had it all or it was mostly garbage. I really only looked for Half-Life 2, because I just assumed that would be good trade bait, but they didn't have it.

Anyone seen any of these?

Dr. Mario Puzzle League
Drill Dozer
Kirby And The Amazing Mirror
Mario VS Donkey Kong
Metroid Classics Series
Tales Of Phantasia

That's pretty much all I want from the sale.

I was at Burnsville last night and they had Dr. Mario, Mario vs DK, Metroid, and Tales of Phantasia...but that was last night. May be gone by now.

[Nogib]

Mine had a few of the GBA.

Regardless I picked up

Trace Memory
Metroid Prime Pinball
Mario Party Advance
Donkey Kong King of Swing

And had I seen Final Fantasy IV on the list I would have got that too. :( Oh and this was Edina BTW. Didn't really look at console stuff too much, either I had it all or it was mostly garbage. I really only looked for Half-Life 2, because I just assumed that would be good trade bait, but they didn't have it.

Anyone seen any of these?

Dr. Mario Puzzle League
Drill Dozer
Kirby And The Amazing Mirror
Mario VS Donkey Kong
Metroid Classics Series
Tales Of Phantasia

That's pretty much all I want from the sale.

Huh? When I was there earlier today, the DS/GBA stuff was pretty much wiped clean, but there was at least 6 copies of HL2 there. And I was hoping to get Trace Memory. Curse you!

[dbiersdorf]

Well I'm retarded then.

Someone must have went there too then because there was two or three copies of Trace Memory when I got mine.

[HeyBeerman]

woodbury didn't have much, but the employee was sooo helpful. He looked up about 15 titles in the system.

only found Mario Party Advance, Donkey Kong King Of Swing, Mario VS Donkey Kong

[whiptcracker]

Someone played 'Hide-the-Game' at the Ridgedale store. They still had Sigma Star Story and Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral town at close last night if anyone is looking for them, but I got the last Dr. Mario Puzzle League and Metal Slug 4 & 5. Called around and I don't think any store has Drill Dozer.

[HeyBeerman]

Anyone had any luck with the blockbuster sale?

[vamspapi]

Has anyone seen a store(preferably TRU or BB) with Killer 7 in stock, GC version? I heard it's $15 everywhere now, but I haven't found any copies yet.

[whiptcracker]

Check Target for Killer 7 for $15 for the Cube.

[vamspapi]

Which Target? I looked at SuperTarget #1 down near HarMar, but I haven't seen it there.

[whiptcracker]

Downtown had it for the longest time. I'll check to see if it's still there when I pass through.

[inubu]

I may have found the worst video game deal of all times.

At the Blaine Walmart they have a *used* copy of Catwoman for the Xbox for sale on their store shelves. It is a previously played/returned item, and as such comes with a No Warranty/No Return policy.

The price? $19.99.

Better run and get it before it's gone!

[Demolition Man]

Deal of the MILLENNIUM there inubu... why didn't you grab it? ;)

[whiptcracker]

Forgot to reply earlier, but if you're still looking for Killer 7 $15 at Target Vamspapi, the downtown one still had a copy as of yesterday.

[nintendokid]

As of right this moment, St Paul Sears on Rice St has three 3-month Xbox LIVE packages with the headset for $5.00 - apparently, its being closed out.

Would grab one for myself but I don't have internet. That sucks.

[toastapley]

Has anyone seen a store(preferably TRU or BB) with Killer 7 in stock, GC version? I heard it's $15 everywhere now, but I haven't found any copies yet.
the gamestop in lino lakes had one a few days ago

[nintendokid]

What happened to all of the Gamestop's and EB's PS1 games? I'm too lazy to call and ask. ANyone have a clue if they were sent up north to coon rapids LIKE ALWAYS! I hate driving up there for the B2G1 free sale just to find 1 game without pairing it up with another one I want.

[jesusjones]

I've noticed the same thing around the South Burbian part of town. PS1 in EB/GS is almost non-existant. The store in Lakeville that I go to has some, but again, it's not an EB/GS. I agree that they're probably going to some central location, and if it's Coon Rapids, that's a helluva haul for me just to find a couple of good ones.

Is the B2G1 sale coming back soon?

[toastapley]

What happened to all of the Gamestop's and EB's PS1 games? I'm too lazy to call and ask. ANyone have a clue if they were sent up north to coon rapids LIKE ALWAYS! I hate driving up there for the B2G1 free sale just to find 1 game without pairing it up with another one I want.

since they don't buy them back anymore they were consolidated into the stores that were selling them the best. i know the 2 in blaine still carry them and i think roseville. i will try to find out more if i can.

[A Link to the Past]

Oooh, you got some PSX games for sale? Any good + cheap ones?

[RedvsBlue]

You guys are slipping, I managed to find a copy of Final Fantasy VII at Half Price Books in Blaine for $9.98. I can't decide if I want to keep it or EBay it. I also found Super Smash Brothers Melee at Pawn America at Northtown for $7. Not really a spectacular deal but considering the game never drops below about $25 even for a used copy, I'm not complaining.

[Demolition Man]

You guys are slipping, I managed to find a copy of Final Fantasy VII at Half Price Books in Blaine for $9.98.

I almost thought about grabbing that copy myself.

[RedvsBlue]

I almost thought about grabbing that copy myself.

Why didn't you? I'm glad you didn't cause now I have it but $10 for FFVII seems like a no brainer. Even if you already own it, its still going for over $50 on Ebay.

[Demolition Man]

Why didn't you? I'm glad you didn't cause now I have it but $10 for FFVII seems like a no brainer. Even if you already own it, its still going for over $50 on Ebay.

I thought I would leave it for a fellow gamer who wanted a cheap ass copy of FF7. :D

[VanillaGorilla]

Yo, if anyone lives in the Rochester area, you gotta hit up Toys R Us. Not for gaming deals, but for one of the clerks who works in the games department. Gwen is "her" name, and she is the most obvious transsexual I've ever seen. It was all I could do to not bust out laughing right in "her" face. See all the details below.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2216790#post2216790

[nintendokid]

Anyone else boycott Maplewood GameStop? They are horrible. Check out my thread about my experience there. I didn't think of putting the story here until now. Please help me boycott that store for the sake of gamers.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105537

Maplewood EB is still good though. The Roseville Gamestop is run by spectacular employees. They even offer to keep games on hold until you pick it up if you call over the phone, which is not really store policy.

[dothog]

I stick to the Roseville Gamestop. I go there once, maybe twice, a month to browse. I've only bought from them twice, one incident being a botched pre-order.

I guess the employees are okay, though they tend to be kind of merciless with the pre-order hassling. I've heard them get awful with people over the Halo 2 and Madden pre-orders, telling the customers obvious lies about how these titles will be sold out at release, etc. I've stopped in at other stores to piss around at the kiosks and rarely hear the employees BS people to get pre-orders the way those Roseville cats do. I guess they NEED that kickback.

Back to the point, seeing as how I don't stop in at the Maplewood Gamestop, I am 100% behind you on the boycott.

[nintendokid]

I guess the employees are okay, though they tend to be kind of merciless with the pre-order hassling. I've heard them get awful with people over the Halo 2 and Madden pre-orders, telling the customers obvious lies about how these titles will be sold out at release, etc.

Hmmm...they could really get in trouble for that. Just because they are not on commission does not mean they can make a false claim like that. I was a straight-commissions appliance sales agent for Sears. Things you can say versus a legal version of what you can say when you are in the middle of a sales:

Illegal: We might run out of this one by the weekend.
Legal: People buy these a lot so we are not sure how long they will stay in stock.

Illegal: Regarding shooting games, this is the best game out there.
Legal: I think you would really enjoy this game.

Illegal: This title will be sold out on release day.
Legal: You might want to place a reservation for it to guarantee that you'll get it on release day.

It's actually grounds for a lawsuit because it is considered pushing sales illegally. They can also get in trouble from companies (with a good lawyer :lol: ) if they are pinpointing and illegally pushing highly anticipated titles versus other titles.

[dothog]

Well, I'm not too worked up about it. I just feel sorry for those customers who don't know any better. I suppose GameStop employees justify their coercion by assuming that the customer is going to buy the game anyway, and seeing as how the pre-order doesn't cost them any more, what does it hurt?

I'd just like to add that the Roseville is the most aggressive I've seen and is not the norm. I've been to lots of game stores in the Twin Cities area, and most employees are pretty casual about it. They'll mention it up by rote when they're ringing you up, but most don't pull the hard sell tactics.

While we're talking about customer service, I'd like to add that the people in the CompUSA in Roseville (next door to the Gamestop) are fantastic. An example from a month or so ago was when I went in a while ago looking for a copy of ESPN NFL 2K5 on the 25% off clearance price deal and had a devil of a time finding it. An employee asked me if there was anything in particular I was looking for while I was standing around, scanning through clearance, and when I mentioned the game he immediately walked over to a bin and pulled a copy for me right away. It's no biggie, but it's nice to see an employee who's even concerned about a lowly clearance bin scavenger.

I realize this has nothing to do with deals, but just spreading a little love around in case any game store employees are reading this thread. It's not all complaints.

[Demolition Man]

I realize this has nothing to do with deals, but just spreading a little love around in case any game store employees are reading this thread. It's not all complaints.

*Thank you!* :D

[Nogib]

Maplewood EB is still good though.

Not really, those fuckers refused to take any trade-ins when I went to pick up VP2 today with a "we've taken in all the trade-ins we're allowed to for the day" line. What kind of load of crap is that? For the markup they give these, there is no reason to ever refuse trade-ins. This is the first time I've ever seen such b.s.

[RedvsBlue]

Not really, those fuckers refused to take any trade-ins when I went to pick up VP2 today with a "we've taken in all the trade-ins we're allowed to for the day" line. What kind of load of crap is that? For the markup they give these, there is no reason to ever refuse trade-ins. This is the first time I've ever seen such b.s.

Call the customer service number. Their district manager will be VERY upset at knowing that they turned down tradeins.

[bisache]

This is why I only go to localy owned small businesses. I go to toyrific in maplewood and games 4 less in lino lakes. Both have old school all the way to new and both don't breath down my neck about preorders. I can't stand gamestop because of that and that I feel like I just got raped when I bring things in. I bring most of my stuff to games 4 less because they are closest to me and they give me the most for what I bring in. Just my 2 cents

[Demolition Man]

Okay... fess up here folks....... who was outside the newer Gamestop by Northdown this morning at 8 AM? Fess up now and I might not laugh at you. :lol:

[dothog]

Okay... fess up here folks....... who was outside the newer Gamestop by Northdown this morning at 8 AM? Fess up now and I might not laugh at you. :lol:
Were there lines? Anybody know about lines anywhere else? Pics maybe?

[Demolition Man]

Were there lines? Anybody know about lines anywhere else? Pics maybe?

Like I said I saw three people outside the newer Northtown Gamestop at 8 AM this morning. Sadly its hard to get a picture with a shitty ass cellphone camera on a freakin city bus. :lol:

[dothog]

Anybody give the Wii pre-orders a spin today in the Twin Cities area?

[1SwtDeception]

Anybody give the Wii pre-orders a spin today in the Twin Cities area?

I did.. and it was just freezing. I went to the Midway one and I got #5/17.

[adg1034]

Wait- Midway? The one on University in St. Paul? I was there then, too- I was right after you.

[1SwtDeception]

Wait- Midway? The one on University in St. Paul? I was there then, too- I was right after you.

Ohh haaa. Didn't think to find a CAGer there since everyone seems to be... out there more.

[nintendokid]

How's the B2G1 free going for everyone? Man, FF:CC and Champions of Norrath are just buzzing in my head. BUT MUST CONSERVE MONEY FOR BILLS! Not only that, but I have very mixed feelings about that FFCC. One hand, I've never played it. On the other hand, I love the music and watching the gameplay trailers, it looks like a no-brainer for me.

[Shalafi]

does anyone actually know a place in minnesota where the gears of war thing is happening??? neither st.cloud or willmar is doing it

[billyG]

How's the B2G1 free going for everyone? Man, FF:CC and Champions of Norrath are just buzzing in my head. BUT MUST CONSERVE MONEY FOR BILLS! Not only that, but I have very mixed feelings about that FFCC. One hand, I've never played it. On the other hand, I love the music and watching the gameplay trailers, it looks like a no-brainer for me.
Picked up gi joe season 1 part 2, disgaea 2 and metal gear solid 3 subsistence limited editon earlier today.

[RedvsBlue]

does anyone actually know a place in minnesota where the gears of war thing is happening??? neither st.cloud or willmar is doing it

Both the EB and Gamestop at Riverdale in Coon Rapids are doing it.

[RedvsBlue]

Picked up gi joe season 1 part 2, disgaea 2 and metal gear solid 3 subsistence limited editon earlier today.

Which store?

[nintendokid]

Anyone had a chance to check out Flip-A-Game yet? I think it just opened very recently. It's on Payne Ave in St. Paul and I forgot the intersecting street. Store looks very organized from the outside.

[adg1034]

So Borders is having their huge video game discount thing. Have any MN CAGers had any luck finding any stores that carry such merchandise?

[dothog]

So Borders is having their huge video game discount thing. Have any MN CAGers had any luck finding any stores that carry such merchandise?
IIRC, video games in Borders is a CA only deal.

Or something like that.

[adg1034]

IIRC, video games in Borders is a CA only deal.

Or something like that.

Gah. Oh, well.

[Demolition Man]

I've never seen any Borders here in MN sell video game stuff.

[jrt1138]

I was at the TRU in Burnsville today to pick up some B2G3rdFree games and found they had King of Fighters EX2: Howling Blood for GBA marked down to $7.98 (9.98 -2.00 red tag promo is what it said on the receipt.) It was still $29.99 not too long ago. They had 2 copies left as of Tuesday afternoon. I assume this is a big time YMMV considering the age of the game so that's why I posted it here in the regional section. (Also, I'm not sure there's much demand for this game either. I only found one listed on ebay for 29.99, and none on half.com.) So MN KOF fans, go get 'em.

[nintendokid]

How much do you guys think I can get in credit at Toyriffic for:

GCN
Megaman Anniversary
Ultimate Muscle
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2 Echoes
Starfox Assault

XBOX
Street Fighter Anniversary
Guilty Gear X2 #reload ($1? LOL)
King of Fighters 02/03

Most of these games are so low valued, there's no difference putting them on eBay or sending them off as trade fodder. You might even make less after eBay fees. But I think if I sell all of the GCN games together, I might make a few bucks. Street Fighter is valuable, but the demand for it is so low. On eBay new copies are priced for $15-20 and there are so many unpurchased.

Minnesotans, what would you guys do?

[billyG]

How much do you guys think I can get in credit at Toyriffic for:

GCN
Megaman Anniversary
Ultimate Muscle
Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 2 Echoes
Starfox Assault

XBOX
Street Fighter Anniversary
Guilty Gear X2 #reload ($1? LOL)
King of Fighters 02/03

Most of these games are so low valued, there's no difference putting them on eBay or sending them off as trade fodder. You might even make less after eBay fees. But I think if I sell all of the GCN games together, I might make a few bucks. Street Fighter is valuable, but the demand for it is so low. On eBay new copies are priced for $15-20 and there are so many unpurchased.

Minnesotans, what would you guys do?

Why would you trade anything to a store that charges 2x what stuff goes for on e-bay?

[nintendokid]

Good point.

So for those who are old enough, who are you voting for and Nov 7 and why? Ah, don't worry, it's all anonymous here.

Me, I'm not sure yet. I still gotta read up some more in the next week.

[iflabs]

So who was out camping at the Blaine TRU with the Scion? LOL!

[Demolition Man]

So who was out camping at the Blaine TRU with the Scion? LOL!

Not me. I was snug in bed enjoying the extra hour of sleep I could get. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sleep/schla23.gif

[Nogib]

So for those who are old enough, who are you voting for and Nov 7 and why? Ah, don't worry, it's all anonymous here.

It's very very easy for me this election compared to the past few. I (and many other people I know) are simply going with a "vote the bums out" stance. I'm so fed up with the bullshit that got shoved down my throat by all levels of gov't that I sincerely think that we just need to clean house. So whoever is running against the incumbent in every race, that's who I'm voting for.

[angsto2]

It's very very easy for me this election compared to the past few. I (and many other people I know) are simply going with a "vote the bums out" stance. I'm so fed up with the bullshit that got shoved down my throat by all levels of gov't that I sincerely think that we just need to clean house. So whoever is running against the incumbent in every race, that's who I'm voting for.
AMEN!
If you've got the job now, I'm voting against you.

On a gamer note; has anyone heard anything about Gamecrazy pre-orders or launch numbers? I have been getting the cold shoulder at the Maple Grove store. I have a sneaking suspicion the employees do not want to share.

[nintendokid]

It's very very easy for me this election compared to the past few. I (and many other people I know) are simply going with a "vote the bums out" stance. I'm so fed up with the bullshit that got shoved down my throat by all levels of gov't that I sincerely think that we just need to clean house. So whoever is running against the incumbent in every race, that's who I'm voting for.

So then, EDIT: Michelle Bachmann Amy Klobuchar it is...? For me it will be. She is able to better serve the Hmong community, which I am a part of so that matters. Plus, she just seems nicer. I just hope she doesn't bring pro-choice baby killing crap to the office like many leg-crossers these days.

Oh yes, please make sure to vote "yes" for the Saint Paul school referendum if it applies to you. It'll give them a bigger budget to work with. Though I hate the majority of kids these days, wherein they look like sluts going to a club when in fact, they need to go to Engrish class, or try to emulate 40 cents in our childrens' schools, there are still some with hope left in them.

And I agree with you; all levels of gov't need a cleanup. If I'm guessing right, 2008, all hell's gonna break loose, especially if Obama runs irregardless as President or Vice-President.

By the way, I'm assuming you two previous posters are white-European. If I'm wrong, apologies. But why is it that white people do not like to disclose openly and say "I like THIS specific person!" or "I prefer this specific party" :p

[Erikph2]

She thinks she has been appointed to office by God?! Who wants
this kind of nut in office? Not only that but, since you have no concept
of womens rights please don't share your anti-women views in this
forum. :bomb:

[nintendokid]

She thinks she has been appointed to office by God?! Who wants
this kind of nut in office? Not only that but, since you have no concept
of womens rights please don't share your anti-women views in this
forum. :bomb:

Abortion = a politically correct term for baby killing

It's dangerous to bring that crap onto the teenagers because they become desensitized and think they are just getting rid of a shoulder or a knee cap. No. In reality, you are killing a baby. That's not women's right or freedom. That's being forced to not to know that you do not know. Civil rights are about choice. But when you no longer care about the consequences and ethics of that "choice", that exercise of freedom takes a toll on everyone. If she thinks she has been appointed to office by God, then let it be - that's her belief. I believe that I was able to graduate from college because God allowed that to happen. Are you going to bash me too?

How can I be anti-women when Klobuchar is my primary choice for Senator? I am also a very proud boyfriend that my gf makes more income than I ever will! That's not a threat to my manhood, people like you are a threat to my manhood! Oh yeah, did I mention that I am the best cook in my family and the women can't even compete with me, including my own mother (whom is very traditional)? Yeah, I show symptoms of anti-women, alright...:bomb:

[Transformah]

I met Klobuchar at the first Twins/As game and asked her if she supported ticket scalping. She dodged the question.

[dothog]

I met Klobuchar at the first Twins/As game and asked her if she supported ticket scalping. She dodged the question.
You should have followed up by asking her if she had 2 to sell.

And Bachman is a certified nut. She's 40 years behind the times in understanding gender roles, and my guess is the amount of thought she puts into the issues is about as much as it takes to look up where her hunka-hunka burnin' man W stands.

Good article on Bachman from the City Pages:
http://www.citypages.com/databank/27/1348/article14760.asp

In searching for that article, I found that even people outside of MN recognize that Bachman's got a screw loose:
http://www.wonkette.com/politics/michele-bachmann/todays-crazy-congressional-candidate-michele-bachmann-207001.php

[Crash55118]

Yep it is sad how much bachman is crazy, and Pawlenty is equally crazy with his ideas about Education GAHHHHHHH, Im a little bias with two parents that are teachers, but come Election Day I am damn hoping that that Pawlenty is leaving!!!!!!!!!!!!

(and also, a bi-partisan presidential election would rock, McCain and Obamam the dream team imo)

[nintendokid]

LOL! Were those really laughs? WOw, tough crowd. I never laugh at people in public (except at my family and friends). THat's how I am, even if I know they are wrong.

EDIT: As for Obama running for presidency 2008, he's certainly got the charisma and the looks. Looks matter. However, how young is he? GOsh, he looks like he's just a few years older than I and I'm only 24. But regardless, if he did run, I would bet he would get Minnesota electoral vote.

[iflabs]

So college tuition is rising. Who should I vote for?

[RedvsBlue]

So college tuition is rising. Who should I vote for?

Independent-Hutchinson

Fuck both the other two and their bullshit party politics. I'd love nothing more than to see both of them out on their asses out of a job come Nov. 9

[dothog]

I don't know who else is looking to buy a Wii at launch. I'm planning on buying mine from a local Target or Wii as soon as I can on launch day. If you're wondering how many Wiis those stores will have, some dude on the IGN forums provided some nice info in a big thread. (I found the thread through digg.com).

This page of the thread will give you the store number for any Target in MN:
http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_lobby/b8270/130542464/p3

This page of the thread will show you the number of Wiis per store at launch:
http://boards.ign.com/nintendo_wii_lobby/b8270/130542464/p1

Maybe I'll see some of you suckas Sunday morning waiting for one of 60 Wiis at the Roseville SUUUUP-ER TARGET!!!

EDIT: Thought I'd also mention that the Midway Target (in Saint Paul) is getting 39 Wiis, the Lake Street Target (in Mpls) is getting 24 Wiis, and the New Brighton Rd aka "Quarry" Target (in Mpls) is getting 39 Wiis. I went to the trouble of looking them up, as they're part of my Target tour for Sunday, so why not let you guys in on it.

[nintendokid]

ANy news on which retailers (within 10 miles of St. Paul) will be getting Gears of War the earliest?

EDIT: Those are alot of damn Wii's first wave just for St. Paul and Roseville alone - those two stores are somewhat close by - rat race. Regginator wasn't joking about 4 million units worldwide by end of 2006.

[Dr. Cube]

According to that info, the downtown Minneapolis Target will be getting 81 Wiis, the most in the area -- still don't know if I'll be able to afford it, but I may take a walk to look at boxes and gauge local demand.

[Neo]

When is the Roseville GameStop getting Gears of War in? I've been told 4 different times in the past 2 weeks, lol.

[jlindahl]

If that list is to be believed, here are the top ten best supplied Targets in MN for Wiis. There appear to only be 9 stores in the country geting 210. I guess Apple Valley hit the jackpot. I would guess you could just show up whenever on the 19th and get one with numbers like these.

210 Apple Valley Target Store
81 Mpls Nicollet Mall Target Store
81 Knollwood Target Store (St Louis Park)
72 Oakdale Target Store
69 Eden Prairie Target Store
69 Woodbury Target Store
60 St Cloud Target Store
60 Shoreview Target Store
60 Plymouth Target Store
60 Coon Rapids Target Store
60 Roseville T1 Target Store

[nintendokid]

When is the Roseville GameStop getting Gears of War in? I've been told 4 different times in the past 2 weeks, lol.

Well I checked yesterday and today. GameCrazy (at least Mplwd), EB mplwd, GS (rsvle, mplwd, stp), CC, are all getting them Wednesday. The rumours, that some EBstop managers are going to the airport to pick up the GoW packages aren't true...at least in our region. So I just went ahead and reserved one at the St. Paul GS. Regardless, everyone who wants one should get it by Wednesday night. But, as always, I'm calling on Tuesday afternoon pretending to be a clueless guy asking to see if it's in yet :p. I always do that.

What's your Live Gamertag, neo?

[Nogib]

If that list is to be believed, here are the top ten best supplied Targets in MN for Wiis. There appear to only be 9 stores in the country geting 210. I guess Apple Valley hit the jackpot. I would guess you could just show up whenever on the 19th and get one with numbers like these.

Yeah, I made note of that about the AV store a couple of days ago in disbelief

[Neo]

The whole country is getting Gears of War on the 7th tomorrow except for us, this is ****ing ridiculous.

Just called both of my GameStops, they both said the 8th around Noon. Thanks GameStop for slacking off and treating this like some normal release. They do the same-day release stuff for garbage like Madden and Final Fantasy every year.

I have it paid off already there, but I may try to find the game somewhere else that actually is going to put some effort into getting the game. I'm sure GameStop will do 3-day shipping on the $200 HD-DVD player too, so I'll have to wait forever for that too just like the Camera and Wireless headset.

[dothog]

I've been taking my lunch break VG strolls (play demos, browse) at the Midway GameStop (in St.P) just to try something different, and I'd like to note how friendly the guys are who work there. They're always willing to chat, they're very open about things, and they don't employ the hardsell tactics I've seen at other GSs.

I saw one of the guys there talk somebody out of buying a game (Catwoman), which seemed to me quite a humanitarian gesture and sold me on visiting the Midway GS more often.

The only thing I don't like about the place is that they won't fix their damn demos, which is 50% of the reason I burn an occasional lunch break on pissing around in VG stores. Though maybe they're "broke" to prevent loitering. I dunno.

Anyway, good people at the Midway GS. At least the ones I've run into. If you've got questions about pre-orders, supply, etc, they seem more knowledgeable than the avg. VG store employee (and more willing to discuss things).

[jlindahl]

I've never been to the Midway GS. I frequent the Eagan and West St. Paul stores since they're near my home and work. Apart from a copy of Dark Cloud 2 that wouldn't play, I've always had good experiences there.

I was at the Eagan GS during the most recent buy 2 get 1 sale. The guy who helped me went through five copies of Rachet and Clank UYA looking for the one in the best condition for me. I thought that was really thoughtfull.

I'm usually a little to grossed out by the demos to touch those controllers. Do they have Wii demos yet? I haven't been in one lately.

[billyG]

Any one here have any ideas on where a good area would be to line up early for a ps3 and how early? Anyone that lined up for a 360? would 5 to 8 hrs be early enough or too early?

[nintendokid]

The whole country is getting Gears of War on the 7th tomorrow except for us, this is ****ing ridiculous.

Just called both of my GameStops, they both said the 8th around Noon. Thanks GameStop for slacking off and treating this like some normal release. They do the same-day release stuff for garbage like Madden and Final Fantasy every year.

I have it paid off already there, but I may try to find the game somewhere else that actually is going to put some effort into getting the game. I'm sure GameStop will do 3-day shipping on the $200 HD-DVD player too, so I'll have to wait forever for that too just like the Camera and Wireless headset.

We are all fucked! GS/EB can rape us. The whole country has been fucked over by FedEx shipping. Check the xbox360 discussion.

[adg1034]

Just got off the phone with EB/GS Midway (St. Paul)- not getting them in until the store opens tomorrow. Oh, well. At least I won't be tempted by all the UE3 goodness while I'm writing my 8-page history paper.

[nirv]

I'm making a list of Target/Walmart/Toys R Us/Best Buy stores near me with their expected inventory stock of the Wii, location, and phone numbers all around my area so I can drive around and make a lot of calls and know exactly where I'm going. Last time when the DS Lites were selling early it was messy so I want to make it easier.

It seems all Gamestop/Gamecrazy stores in MN sold out all of their quantities in pre-orders. Are there any stores besides the ones I mentioned in MN that might get them? Sam Goody? Any small stores that no one knows about? :P
Send me an email if you want to keep it private and I will do the same.
nirv (at) qwest.net

[angsto2]

Any one here have any ideas on where a good area would be to line up early for a ps3 and how early? Anyone that lined up for a 360? would 5 to 8 hrs be early enough or too early?

A lot will depend on the weather but I think once school lets out on Thursday lines will start to form for the midnight sales at least. The 360 launch was pretty cold but I was in Brainerd at the time and managed to walk into a Walmart and pick one up.
I'm going to try Walmart at about 2:00 in the afternoon (10 hour wait). Of course I thought Showing up at 5 or 6 a.m. would be soon enough for the Toys R Us pre-sale.
If Apple Valley Target is really getting 210 Wiis does anyone think they might get a larger allotment of PS3s as well?

[dothog]

If Apple Valley Target is really getting 210 Wiis does anyone think they might get a larger allotment of PS3s as well?
Haha. Highly doubtful.

You PS3 campers need to band together and pool resources. You've got a tough road ahead: supplies are low, demand is high, and the weather is cold.

Good luck, suckas!
:lol:

[dbiersdorf]

I'm heading to a near by Target to camp out for the PS3 tomorrow. Wish me luck.

[jrt1138]

I saw at least 20 people camping at the Apple Valley Best Buy on Wednesday night. They had tents and lots of blaze orange and cammo. They will need it.:cold: Apparently the AV Target will let people start lining up at 5PM on Thursday if I heard the guy in electronics right. I saw a good five people asking about PS3 while I was in Target. I almost want to go and watch just to see how crazy it is going to be.

I'm thinking I might try and pick up my PS3 around.... Memorial Day. Maybe.:roll:

[Demolition Man]

Anyone around the Northtown area who isn't already in line at any of the major stores then forget about going. I checked out BBY, Target, and Wallyworld and they are all spoken for.

But I did manage to score the last Cities 97 sampler at Target at 9 AM no less... SCORE!!!!!

[whiptcracker]

People camping around St Louis Park and Ridgedale as well, though the new Super Target on Hwy 7 has no one camping.

Still can't believe people are camping for PS3's.

[Demolition Man]

Especially given the recent reports of the bugs with the PS3... but hey who am I to judge right?

I wouldn't be surprised if that Super Target is either not letting people camp, or are letting them stay inside.

[dothog]

Do we have any insider (or well connected) CAGs with info on Wii stock quantites for Metro area BBYs, TRUs, or Wal-Marts? I've got the stock numbers for the area Targets, but I was wanting a back-up in case something falls through.

What about non-GameStop midnight openings? I've heard that Wal-Marts will be opening at midnight (though I find it hard to believe that all of them will be doing that). And the TRU in Minnetonka will be opening at midnight. Is there anything else?

I went from planning on being a cool daddy sometime Sunday morning and sauntering in to claim my Wii, but now I'm pretty sure that I'm going to be peeking in somewhere shortly after midnight. I'm such a pushover.

[MF Dagger]

Hudson wal-mart is open 24 hours a day.

[dothog]

Hudson wal-mart is open 24 hours a day.
I can't find an address for a store in Hudson in Wal-mart's store locator.

What's the address for this store?

[billyG]

anyonte think going at 11 to the 1 tru that has 80 wiis and opens at midnight will be fine? don't relly get the impresion that there will be long lines for the wii

[DualD]

billy - doesn't sound too promising at the moment. Just called the store trying to find out how many they were getting and they wouldn't give a number but said about 75 people were already in line.

Might head up to the Maple Grove Wal*Mart instead. Otherwise it looks like I'm trekking around from store-to-store in the morning.

[dothog]

billy - doesn't sound too promising at the moment. Just called the store trying to find out how many they were getting and they wouldn't give a number but said about 75 people were already in line.

Might head up to the Maple Grove Wal*Mart instead. Otherwise it looks like I'm trekking around from store-to-store in the morning.
http://www.ps3seeker.com/wii
This link shows that the only Midnight Opening is at the Minnetonka TRU.

Can anyone provide more solid info on the possibility of other midnight openings in MN?

[billyG]

http://www.ps3seeker.com/wii
This link shows that the only Midnight Opening is at the Minnetonka TRU.

Can anyone provide more solid info on the possibility of other midnight openings in MN?
curious why that is, most walmarts are open 24 hrs, any reason why they wouldn't be on sale at midnight??

[DualD]

The Maple Grove Wal*Mart is selling theirs at Midnight, so I'd assume the others will as well.

But the bad news is that they got 20 systems and there are already 20 people in line.

[billyG]

are gamestops getting more then just what people preordered?

[dothog]

I drove all around the northeast and east metro area this morning.

If you didn't wait in a line, you didn't get a Wii. I didn't wait in a line--I just figured that people would forget about the non-Best Buy/Target places. So I'm waiting for now.

EDIT: If any CAGs know of restocks in any metro locations, please be a buddy and share the intel.

[toastapley]

I drove all around the northeast and east metro area this morning.

If you didn't wait in a line, you didn't get a Wii. I didn't wait in a line--I just figured that people would forget about the non-Best Buy/Target places. So I'm waiting for now.

EDIT: If any CAGs know of restocks in any metro locations, please be a buddy and share the intel.
gamestops are getting more this week but are forced to hold them until black friday

[tyecko]

any truth to the rumor gamestops or eb's are getting more on black friday?

[dothog]

gamestops are getting more this week but are forced to hold them until black friday
Yeah, I believe the same is true of Wal-marts. Every single Wal-mart I've been to hasn't even had display room set out for the Wii console yet. I asked one dude at the Maple Grove 24 hr walmart early this morning about the Wii, and he said that they weren't shelving anything until just before Friday.

Targets in the area sound like they're waiting on stock and may shelve it before Friday. I'm going at 10 to check a BBY, CC, and TRU, as the internets are alive with rumors of a phantom shipment for Tuesday. We'll see.

EDIT: From talking with a few friendly salespeople and one manager between BBY, CC, and TRU, I get the impression that BBY and TRU aren't shelving fuckall until Friday. There's a chance CC may shelve whatever gets delivered to them as soon as it gets there. These are all from the impressions of people who either 1) haven't seen a Wii since launch know about as much as we do or 2) pass unsold Wiis on their way to the break room knowing that they won't see the sales floor until Friday.

[toastapley]

any truth to the rumor gamestops or eb's are getting more on black friday?
all gamestops will have more on friday. unfortunately they will each only have 6. roseville will have 7 and a few others will have 9.

[dothog]

Sorry I didn't have time to post this until now, but two different Target employees told me that they heard that the Minneapolis Target (I'm assuming that means the one downtown) put a bunch of Wiis on the shelf yesterday. Just putting that out there for those of you who are Wiiless and don't feel like waiting until Friday.

[Demolition Man]

I'll guarantee you that they lasted an hour tops too.

[gwaki]

I am so happy I got 3 wii's lol. Good luck looking I know each Best Buy should have around 30. The one I camped at got 72 in but only sold 45 at launch. Held the rest for BF

[Demolition Man]

I am so happy I got 3 wii's lol. Good luck looking I know each Best Buy should have around 30. The one I camped at got 72 in but only sold 45 at launch. Held the rest for BF

Why do you need 3 Wii's exactly for?

[dothog]

Why do you need 3 Wii's exactly for?
Good question. I got my Wii a few days ago from an acquaintence in the area with this mindset. I guilted him into selling me the Wii for cost (I gave him my used copy of LEGO Star Wars II for the 360 game for incentive, so I guess it was a little over cost), so in the end he did the right thing--from my perspective at least.

It's funny to look at craigslist and see all the panic sells come in as Black Friday approaches. They were starting at 450 on Monday and now they're at 300. I offered a number of people 295 on Monday and about 50% of them have written me back, saying, "My buyer backed out, are you still interested in buying at that price?"

I still can't believe how many Wiis retailers moved on the launch day. Nintendo really had a lot of the media and a few big retailers (TRU in particular) on their side with the Wii.

I feel bad for those of you who are going to have to stand in line with the crazy moms tomorrow morning to get your Wii, but I'm confident that all of you will get one tomorrow, even if you don't stand in line. You may have to do some driving, but it seems like between BB, CC, TRU, and the EBGames/GameStops alone, there were a lot of Wiis being withheld from the shelf between Monday and Thursday. I doubt EB will have much of a crunch at their 7 AM open, and I am positive that they have decent stock at each store (well, two managers told me they did--they could have been right about their store only). In any case, good luck!

[billyG]

so... anyone expecting campers at best buy tommorow morning?

[billyG]

just got back from walmart in elk river was there at about 12:45 a.m. they had a bunch of wiimotes and nunchucks (about 15 or so of each) and a few classic controllers as well, if anyone is still looking for them.. no systems however, guy told me they haven't had any since launch.

[dothog]

How's everyone's Wii hunt going? Though I landed mine, I've been keeping an eye out at a few retailers to maybe get a few as x-mas presents for people. I have yet to see a single console on a retailer's shelf.

[billyG]

How's everyone's Wii hunt going? Though I landed mine, I've been keeping an eye out at a few retailers to maybe get a few as x-mas presents for people. I have yet to see a single console on a retailer's shelf.
left quite early this morning and scoped out 5 or 6 best buys for campers, wasn't willing to sit in cold ass weather for 3 hours so i wasted a bunch of time. Then I got to the brooklyn center bestbuy at about 8:45 and almost drove away since there was about 20 - 25 people there, then i said f' it i can sit here for a hour just in case. As i was walking up some of the people in the line were yelling some number at me. Turns out the first people in line there was like four familys of four and they were only getting 1 system per family.. 15 minutes later the manager guy walks out and I got a voucher baby!!

Drove by richfield BB at about 8 to 8:15 or so and it looked like there was at least 50 or 60 people in line.. People were at maple grove and northtown before 5 a.m.

[Sporophyte]

I'm having terrible trouble finding a Wii. I'm in Hastings and as far as I can tell we have totally gotten shafted on Wii resupplies. The only place around that has had any since launch is Best Buy but because they held them till sunday morning it was impossible for me to get one there. Anybody seen any in the area?

[Erikph2]

Forty-five Wii's received at the Southtown Target (78th and Penn) at lunch today (noon).

[RedvsBlue]

Forty-five Wii's received at the Southtown Target (78th and Penn) at lunch today (noon).

I just called and they said they didn't have any in but they would have some on Sunday. Are they holding on to them till then?

[switters]

Just got back from the east Saint Paul target. They had wiis in today but sold out about an hour before I got there. Did all targets get a wii shipment today?

[RedvsBlue]

Just got back from the east Saint Paul target. They had wiis in today but sold out about an hour before I got there. Did all targets get a wii shipment today?
I dunno, there seems to be quite a few listed on craiglist in our area right now...

[Sporophyte]

Doh! Of all the days to not stop into target at lunch! By the time I got there they had sold through their entire stock, but the guy at the counter said that they were supposed to have held them till sunday so other targets in the area would have them then.

[toastapley]

i have a buddy that works at target and he said they all held at least a few for the ad on sunday. gamestop will not be getting any this week for sure.

[Demolition Man]

Okay.... who's gonna be standing in line for their Wii this Sunday? Let's confess up now....

[switters]

I'm thinking about it. I think I've already lost my dignity by waiting in line and not getting one at launch, black friday or last sunday. Maybe I'll get to a store more than an hour before opening this time!

[switters]

By the way, can anyone confirm any numbers of wiis that any stores will be getting tomorrow. Between CC, BB, TRU, Target and Walmart, I'm not sure where I'll try and find one. Any info would be much appreciated.

[dbiersdorf]

Okay.... who's gonna be standing in line for their Wii this Sunday? Let's confess up now....

Oh god I had to sleep outside Edina Best Buy last week to get mine. The Wii crazyness is out of control.

I still can't find any other controllers either.

[toastapley]

Oh god I had to sleep outside Edina Best Buy last week to get mine. The Wii crazyness is out of control.

I still can't find any other controllers either.
gamestop is getting nunchuks this week

[Azumangaman]

I need to read through this.
I'm coming down to Minnesota to see the Vikings play on the 31st (my Birthday).
Anybody know good deals at the Mall of America?

[billyG]

Anybody know good deals at the Mall of America?

Good deals at the mall of america? Is there such a thing?

[Azumangaman]

I dunno!
I'd love reccomendations on some good shopping places relatively near the Metrodome.

Thanks guys!

[toastapley]

i don't know any near there, sorry

[RedvsBlue]

I need to read through this.
I'm coming down to Minnesota to see the Vikings play on the 31st (my Birthday).
Anybody know good deals at the Mall of America?

Umm, admission's free? That's about the best deal you'll get out there.

[toastapley]

gamestops will get wii's and ps3's this week

[switters]

If anyone is looking to pick up the advertised DK Jungle beat plus two sets of Bongos at Gamestop/EB for 14.99, Gamestop in woodbury had a ton of the this morning. I walked out with DK junglebeat, donkey konga 2 and two sets of bongos for 27.03 after tax.

[toastapley]

anyone still looking for a wii or ps3?

[Demolition Man]

Wii for me.

[jlindahl]

I got up about 6:00am Sunday and got in line at the Inver Grove BB about 6:30. I had driven past the store about 1:00am and there were already half a dozen people waiting, so I knew my chances weren't good. They had 18 systems. I was probably 28th or so in line.

I drove straight over to the Game Stop next door where there was no one in line, but they weren't opening until 10:00. As I was pulling away three more cars drove in behind me and a kid flagged me down. I told him he could be first in line if he wanted to wait three hours. He seemed like that was exactly what he was going to do, and he was pretty excited about it. Hopefully his mom let him stay.

Also, there are a lot of desperate parents out there. Really a lot of really desperate parents.

[Sporophyte]

I still havn't gotten my hands on a wii. Sunday morning "relaunches" are impossible for me to go to.

[toastapley]

gamestops are supposed to get more this week. i will post as soon as i have an exact day.

[jlindahl]

Please do. Unless it's Saturday, I might have a chance. What city are you at toastapley? Are you a GS employee?

Feel free to plead the fifth if necessary...

[toastapley]

i can help in lino lakes, brookdale, hilltop or roseville a