Minnesota Deals Topic

[toastapley]

if anyone needs wii accessories, gamestops got them today. if you need a wii, i can help probably tues or wed so let me know asap

[jrt1138]

Has anyone had any luck locally with the TRU clearance? I'm hoping to hit Burnsville, but it probably won't be until Thurs or Fri, and I'm guessing they'll be cleaned out. I'm mainly looking for Grandia III, and maybe Lenneth. Just curious if anyone found anything there.

[Demolition Man]

The Northtown location is picked clean... unless if you badly want Namco Museum or Pac Man whatever for the GBA. They had at least 50 of each there in a bin.

[jrt1138]

I tried posting this earlier but the server crashed. I saw 2 60GB PS3s at the Kmart near Burnsville Center around 1:00pm Thursday. They also had a few copies of WarioWare Touched (still 34.99) in the case.

Burnsville TRU was pretty cleaned out. Did see 1 copy of Chibi-Robo on the shelf and one beat up copy of Odama in the case. No Grandia III.

Thanks for the Northtown update Demolition Man. I used to live up there about 10 years ago. Still check it out every once in awhile when I visit my folks.

[Demolition Man]

Oh I forgot to mention I overheard an employee at the same said TRU saying that they might be getting more Wii's in this upcoming Wednesday.

[toastapley]

most gamestops have ps3's in stock right now. i know roseville has at least 4 as of saturday morning.

[dothog]

I was surprised to see that the Midway Wal-Mart in Saint Paul had a couple PS3s in stock. I guess they really are on shelves now. Hope a CAG who's jonesing for a PS3 gets a chance to claim one of them.

[DukeEdwardI]

it seems like the hunt is very much still on for the Wii and PS3 in the great northern state...i actually work in the music/movies/games department in Circuit City in Maple Grove (the new one).

they don't really tell us much regarding the shipment schedule about this stuff, and the answer i give every person who calls (at least one person every 4 seconds calls), is that we have no idea when they come in until the truck shows up and the warehouse guys open the boxes up. even then, we've gotton shipments before that i'm not told about or i dont find out about them until the next day. it's like management shoves them into the cage in back and runs around with this little secret that the peasents aren't supposed to know about. damn, i hate working there. sorry, that was off topic.

anyway, just some information about that, but i swear, if i hear anything ahead of time, i will let you guys know.

[billyG]

I was surprised to see that the Midway Wal-Mart in Saint Paul had a couple PS3s in stock. I guess they really are on shelves now. Hope a CAG who's jonesing for a PS3 gets a chance to claim one of them.
Well they should now that e-bay offers no profit for them.

[Snoozer]

I hit Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Rogers Target yesterday, and they all had at least one PS3 on the shelf. I hit two Wal Marts and each had two PS3's on the shelf (yesterday night) all were 60gig.

I guess the demand is slowing down? Not sure, but I finally got mine.

[maddoc1979]

Just wondering if anyone has seen any Wii component cables around. Supposedly the psyclone cables are at Walmart, but not at the Woodbury store near where I live.

Doc

[nasum]

Has anyone else noticed that the customer service at local TRUs is just terrible? I think some of these people may have broken brains or something.

[DukeEdwardI]

there are about 7 60gb PS3s at the maple grove circuit city if anybody is interested. (probably not, but just throwing it out there)

[Demolition Man]

Has anyone else noticed that the customer service at local TRUs is just terrible? I think some of these people may have broken brains or something.

No matter what TRU can't be as bad as... K-Mart. If you don't believe me go into the Northtown K-Mart sometime. Good luck getting ANY service in there at all.

[Demolition Man]

there are about 7 60gb PS3s at the maple grove circuit city if anybody is interested. (probably not, but just throwing it out there)

Now hook me up with a Wii. ;)

[evilhomer]

There were 12 Wiis at the Super Target in Blaine about 45 minutes ago. (Well actually only 11 after I left!!)

[RedvsBlue]

The Northtown location is picked clean... unless if you badly want Namco Museum or Pac Man whatever for the GBA. They had at least 50 of each there in a bin.

Not quite, there's a few gems left.

[Demolition Man]

Not quite, there's a few gems left.

Okay I forgot about the PS2 demo discs in there. :lol:

[RedvsBlue]

Okay I forgot about the PS2 demo discs in there. :lol:

Nah, you gotta check the shelves that bin was shitty but there was some decent stuff still sitting on the shelves.

[nasum]

No matter what TRU can't be as bad as... K-Mart. If you don't believe me go into the Northtown K-Mart sometime. Good luck getting ANY service in there at all.

Is that the one on Lake and fairly close to 55?
That place is a mess, everytime you go in there there's merchandise all over the floor, employees yapping on their cells, customers making "deals" etc... What a horrible place.

[vader2k]

Just wondering if anyone has seen any Wii component cables around. Supposedly the psyclone cables are at Walmart, but not at the Woodbury store near where I live.

Doc


I'm not sure about right now, as I bought my cables a week and a half before christmas, but I found my psyclone Wii component cables at Best Buy, so you could check there too.

Also, I was at the Ridgedale Target last Thurs. (12/28) and they had what looked like about 6-8 Wii's in stock. Again, not sure on the current status, but hope that helps some.

Sorry for the not very recent sightings, I only found out about this site yesterday! :-P

[Demolition Man]

Is that the one on Lake and fairly close to 55?
That place is a mess, everytime you go in there there's merchandise all over the floor, employees yapping on their cells, customers making "deals" etc... What a horrible place.

No its not as Northtown Mall = Blaine/Coon Rapids area. But your pretty accurate on the rest of that. Hell, that sums up just about every K-Mart I've ever been into.

[inubu]

The K-Mart by Northtown is a living hell. What's funny is that I felt the same way when I was going there 30 years ago.

The K-Mart in Anoka off Highway 10 is really nice (for a Kmart) -- but completely empty. No shoppers and no employees. Finding an employee who can open the game case is next to impossible, but I was able to get Donkey Konga II and Half Life 2 for the Xbox for $7.00 total, so no complaints.

[jlindahl]

The K-Mart on Robert street is the same way, tidy but a ghost town. I went in on the Sun. before Christmas to see if they had any Wii, having read here that K-marts were getting a shipment, and a nice lady in the Electronics section told me that they got two (2!) on launch day and hadn't had any since.

So, anyone see any Wii in the wild lately? Forgive me if you're sick of people asking that. I'm always curious how the hunt is going. I'm still pondering whether I'm fiscally ready for one yet.

[inubu]

My Wii sightings are as follows:

Two times, at two different stores, I saw a single controller for sale. That's it. I'm not going out of my way to find one, but every store I go to, I check.

Good for Nintendo, I suppose, but bad for non-diehard consumers like myself who were promised the Wii would be plentiful before and after the holiday season.

[BryanLambert]

So, anyone see any Wii in the wild lately? Forgive me if you're sick of people asking that. I'm always curious how the hunt is going. I'm still pondering whether I'm fiscally ready for one yet.

Not a sighting, so much as a story of how bad it still is - I've been swinging through the downtown Target in the mornings in the hopes of catching one, since I'd really like to play the four Wii games I already own (long story).

The signage had been disturbed, so I asked - the guy said they'd gotten six of them in Wednesday around 12:30, and sold them in five minutes to a line of people who somehow knew they were gonna be there.

[BattleChicken]

I got a set of the Psyclone Wii componant cables from the Eagan Walmart (just off of Yankee Doodle/35E) yesterday. There were at least 6 of them.

[nintendokid]

Which BB/CC has the best customer service of the surrounding suburbs of St. Paul (ie Roseville, Oakdale, Maplewood, Woodbury)? Or better yet, if you actually know the highest ranked regional store, that would be great.

After my unfortunate incident with a 2month old X360 I'm taking my business to a store with better customer service and better warranty plans. I was actually told by the employee to go to three other specific stores since they didn't have one in stock to exchange and also gave me a full refund with no restock fee :p (store to remain anonymous).

[Demolition Man]

The K-Mart by Northtown is a living hell. What's funny is that I felt the same way when I was going there 30 years ago.

That K-Mart has the feeling of a cheap trashy downtown hooker.

The K-Mart in Anoka off Highway 10 is really nice (for a Kmart) -- but completely empty. No shoppers and no employees. Finding an employee who can open the game case is next to impossible, but I was able to get Donkey Konga II and Half Life 2 for the Xbox for $7.00 total, so no complaints.

:lol: I should call my ex-fiance up right now and tell her what you wrote. She thinks her K-Mart (the Anoka one) is all that. Personally while its slightly better than Northtown... I would rather be caught in the Northtown Walmart late Saturday afternoon than either one of those.

Try going in the Northtown Walmart late Saturday sometime... trust me, you'll see what I mean.

[billyG]

best buys have ps3's anywhere?

[Rihan]

best buys have ps3's anywhere?

Why the hell would you want one?

[Demolition Man]

best buys have ps3's anywhere?

You know you could always call and ask them. Then again that's if you can get anyone to answer a phone. ;)

[jlindahl]

Why the hell would you want one?

Hey now. Let's keep it civil here.

Maybe he want's to play Guitar Hero or FFXII? ;)

Itrackr says there's PS3s all over, but that doesn't include Best Buy.

[BattleChicken]

I thought Guitar hero didn't work on the PS3.

[Rihan]

If you are on the western side of the state, they are all over the Fargo/Moorhead area. I would imagine the same would apply most everywhere else. Heck, Walmart doesn't even have them in the display case, they just threw them out on an endcap.

[nintendokid]

If you are on the western side of the state, they are all over the Fargo/Moorhead area. I would imagine the same would apply most everywhere else. Heck, Walmart doesn't even have them in the display case, they just threw them out on an endcap.

And the big stack of 360s near the counters at the Maplewood BB went down half in size since Christmas when I went there on Monday.

Quite a shithole they (ps3) are in.

[jlindahl]

I thought Guitar hero didn't work on the PS3.

Oh, nevermind then.

[defiance_17]

If you are on the western side of the state, they are all over the Fargo/Moorhead area. I would imagine the same would apply most everywhere else. Heck, Walmart doesn't even have them in the display case, they just threw them out on an endcap.

I was on an HD-DVD add-on hunt Monday night, and every Circuit City within ten miles of Minneapolis had at least two PS3s. I think the Best Buy in Bloomington had them as well, but I don't remember for sure.

[billyG]

I was on an HD-DVD add-on hunt Monday night, and every Circuit City within ten miles of Minneapolis had at least two PS3s. I think the Best Buy in Bloomington had them as well, but I don't remember for sure.
Supposedly the richfield gamestop, west st. paul gamestop and the apple valley ebgames all have used HD-DVD players for 149.99

[defiance_17]

Supposedly the richfield gamestop, west st. paul gamestop and the apple valley ebgames all have used HD-DVD players for 149.99

I had a $40 off any purchase over $199 coupon from CC, so I just went that route. After tax, it was only $170, and it came with King Kong and the Media Remote--for me, it was a better deal to buy new (even considering the More Card). Thanks, though.

[nasum]

Bloomington TRU has two 60GB PS3s, didn't see any at Minnetonka but I didn't look either.

[Nogib]

Bloomington TRU has two 60GB PS3s, didn't see any at Minnetonka but I didn't look either.

Only 2? Hell, the Target over there has like 12. PS3s are so easy to find it isn't even funny.

[whiptcracker]

Only 2? Hell, the Target over there has like 12. PS3s are so easy to find it isn't even funny.

You're not kidding, EB downtown had a stack of them. Downtown Target had a bunch too.

[jrt1138]

The Cliff Rd Eagan Target has the standard version of Lost Planet out in the case already if anyone's looking to score it early (not very early, admitedly.) But the shelf tag said "Eragon", so I don't know if it's ringing up yet or not. They also had at least 3 60 GB PS3s in the case and 1 20 GB.

[tekkenlaw]

There was 1 60gb at best buy in minnestonka.

[Rihan]

There was 1 60gb at best buy in minnestonka.

Only 1? Slackers. Sounds like they're getting lazy with their ordering.

[tickdude]

Hey you Minnesota old school freaks...

Did you see this post:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124010

Probably the Highland Chatterbox...

[Demolition Man]

... has this recent bit of snow scared all of us from posting lately? Come on there are bound to be some great deals somewhere in this damn freakin state.

[RedvsBlue]

... has this recent bit of snow scared all of us from posting lately? Come on there are bound to be some great deals somewhere in this damn freakin state.


You're the one that freakin' works at a store that sell video games. Why don't you scare up some deals? You've gotta have some pull around there.

[Erikph2]

For anyone who lives in Minneapolis or wants to drive in for a deal.
The main Salvation Army in downtown Minneapolis has both the large
original xbox controls and the S type microsoft controls in black, green,
and blue for $10 each. They also have off name controls for all systems,
memory cards, Av cables, and even one of those xbox 360 cooling fan
things. All of them are at least half normal pricing. These are in the basement
store which has target returns.

[defiance_17]

I have some friends coming to visit me this weekend, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good sushi restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Online reviews are nice and all, but I trust you guys more.
Thanks for ignoring that this is the furthest thing from a video game deal.

[nasum]

FujiYah down by Lyndale and Lake is about as good as it gets in town. I wouldn't know much about downtown since I only go there for 1st Ave shows nowadays.

[toastapley]

I have some friends coming to visit me this weekend, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good sushi restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Online reviews are nice and all, but I trust you guys more.
Thanks for ignoring that this is the furthest thing from a video game deal.


i think it's uptown but the village wok is great all around

[nintendokid]

I have some friends coming to visit me this weekend, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good sushi restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Online reviews are nice and all, but I trust you guys more.
Thanks for ignoring that this is the furthest thing from a video game deal.

Never been to Fuji-Ya downtown Mpls but the downtown St. Paul one is great! I'm willing to bet the chefs at the Mpls are pretty much the same with the St. Paul installment, if not better (since they've been open longer). You might want to call the night before just to get a reservation as a precaution because Friday/Saturday evenings are almost always packed and you wouldn't want to have to bring your party somewhere else or wait in line for half an hour.

Origami supposedly has the best Minnesota sushi chefs but their prices are higher than Fuji-Ya and I've never been there myself so I can't say. But trust me - you won't be disappointed with Fuji-Ya. Is this your first time going? If so, I can give recommendations that'll get your people hooked on sushi.

If your plans change, I also highly recommend Sawatdee (means "Hello") Thai restaurant. Oh man that curry beef soup is sooooooo good!

i think it's uptown but the village wok is great all around

Village Wok is Chinese...and they can't top the crab and lobster at Peking Garden (best seafood dishes in the Midwest other than Chicago). Whole fried Walleye is OMFG!

[Demolition Man]

Looks like I found a local person who is hoarding Wii's on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NINTENDO-Wii-SYSTEM-CONSOLE-5-GAMES-NIB-RECEIPT_W0QQitemZ300076140246QQihZ020QQcategoryZ62 054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That really sucks for the REST of us who just want to buy ONE that this person somehow managed to get ahold of five from I'm assuming the same Target location. Fucker.

[RedvsBlue]

Looks like I found a local person who is hoarding Wii's on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-NINTENDO-Wii-SYSTEM-CONSOLE-5-GAMES-NIB-RECEIPT_W0QQitemZ300076140246QQihZ020QQcategoryZ62 054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That really sucks for the REST of us who just want to buy ONE that this person somehow managed to get ahold of five from I'm assuming the same Target location. Fucker.

Andover huh? Bet that fucker hit up one of my Targets to get it to. Mother fuckers...

[Demolition Man]

Andover huh? Bet that fucker hit up one of my Targets to get it to. Mother fuckers...

You mean one of OUR Targets. I shop at them too you know.

[BattleChicken]

You mean one of OUR Targets. I shop at them too you know.
ZOMG!! All Ur Targets R belong to RedVsBlue .

Didn't you get the memo?

[Rihan]

I have some friends coming to visit me this weekend, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a good sushi restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Online reviews are nice and all, but I trust you guys more.
Thanks for ignoring that this is the furthest thing from a video game deal.

I know its too late, but next time I would recommend Midori's Floating World Cafe. Its just off Lake on 27th Ave. So.

[dothog]

You mean one of OUR Targets. I shop at them too you know.
I contest the collective ownership of the Snelling Super Target. I've been pimpin' that ho since she went super. It ain't easy, but she's all mine.

[RedvsBlue]

You mean one of OUR Targets. I shop at them too you know.

No you don't understand. The Andover Target is literally 3 blocks from where I live. They usually have the best clearance deals around but lately all the games seem to disappear right away. Last night I was able to choose from True Crime Streets of New York and some Dragonball game. Now that I know there's an ebay reseller in the area, that explains it.

Edit-hmm, this user apparently doesn't have any other video games for sale so maybe they're not the one to blame.

[dothog]

No you don't understand. The Andover Target is literally 3 blocks from where I live. They usually have the best clearance deals around but lately all the games seem to disappear right away. Last night I was able to choose from True Crime Streets of New York and some Dragonball game. Now that I know there's an ebay reseller in the area, that explains it.
My advise to you is to take that fucker out. I know a guy who bounces between Brooklyn Park and Mexico with Navy Seals ties who handles these sort of things. If you can scrounge up $60K, tie a feather boa around the base of your mailbox to let him know you're interested. He's always watching. As soon as the feather boa is flown, expect a phone call from "Jesse."

[RedvsBlue]

My advise to you is to take that fucker out. I know a guy who bounces between Brooklyn Park and Mexico with Navy Seals ties who handles these sort of things. If you can scrounge up $60K, tie a feather boa around the base of your mailbox to let him know you're interested. He's always watching. As soon as the feather boa is flown, expect a phone call from "Jesse."

:rofl:

[Demolition Man]

No you don't understand. The Andover Target is literally 3 blocks from where I live. They usually have the best clearance deals around but lately all the games seem to disappear right away. Last night I was able to choose from True Crime Streets of New York and some Dragonball game. Now that I know there's an ebay reseller in the area, that explains it.

I thought you lived in St. Cloud? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else who posts on here. Funny thing btw... technically the Andover Target is the closest one to me but I'm rarely in that area. Its a nice Target tho from the few times I have been in there. I prefer going to the new Super Target that just opened on Highway 65. I tend to get lost in there a LOT. However its very nice in there. Not that I'm saying anything that you probably don't know already. ;)

I'm still kicking myself in the ass for passing by a marked down copy of "Wario Ware Touched" at the Northtown Target. Not that I don't own it already but I figured I could of grabbed it for trade with a fellow CAG since I'm still trying to find Castlevania DOS.

Speaking of Castlevania... how are you doing on that copy of POR that you snagged from my CC (and you somehow advoided me since you proclaim me as a "celebrity" ha). I'm near the end right now myself as I'm trying to finish up on the quests before I go into the final boss fights. One damn tough game. Certainly worth the $20 I snagged it for. :D

[RedvsBlue]

I thought you lived in St. Cloud? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else who posts on here. Funny thing btw... technically the Andover Target is the closest one to me but I'm rarely in that area. Its a nice Target tho from the few times I have been in there. I prefer going to the new Super Target that just opened on Highway 65. I tend to get lost in there a LOT. However its very nice in there. Not that I'm saying anything that you probably don't know already. ;)

I'm still kicking myself in the ass for passing by a marked down copy of "Wario Ware Touched" at the Northtown Target. Not that I don't own it already but I figured I could of grabbed it for trade with a fellow CAG since I'm still trying to find Castlevania DOS.

Speaking of Castlevania... how are you doing on that copy of POR that you snagged from my CC (and you somehow advoided me since you proclaim me as a "celebrity" ha). I'm near the end right now myself as I'm trying to finish up on the quests before I go into the final boss fights. One damn tough game. Certainly worth the $20 I snagged it for. :D\

I moved.

I saw that copy of Wario Ware also and I passed on it as well. I've played it once and didn't think it was that spectacular.

I've played about 1/2 an hour of Castlevania. I've been playing too many other games lately so I haven't put a whole lot of time into it.

[Demolition Man]

I saw that copy of Wario Ware also and I passed on it as well. I've played it once and didn't think it was that spectacular.

Its not spectacular in my book but it was for its time one of the better DS titles out. Certainly a good way to kill time while on the crapper as well. I just picked up "Wario Ware Twisted" at Kohls out of all places for $14.99 since they have their meager selection of games this week at 25% off. Not that you are missing much besides a TON of copies of the same few kiddie games, a few older sports titles, and more kiddie games. In fact "Twisted" was the only GOOD game in their whole selection.... and it was their last copy too.

They also had their meager selection of DVDs also 25% off, which in essence put the few new titles they had (Cars and Ice Age 2) a whole dollar or so above what it sells for elsewhere normally as they had them marked at $29.99. I know that Kohls is not known for DVD sales but DAMN.

I've played about 1/2 an hour of Castlevania. I've been playing too many other games lately so I haven't put a whole lot of time into it.

Its pretty enjoyable gameplay wise. Its not the greatest game ever but its well worth playing through at least once. Once I get this one in the bag then its off to "Hotel Dusk." I've already played it for a bit last night and I can say its just a beautiful game to look at graphically.

What games are you playing btw?

[RedvsBlue]

Its not spectacular in my book but it was for its time one of the better DS titles out. Certainly a good way to kill time while on the crapper as well. I just picked up "Wario Ware Twisted" at Kohls out of all places for $14.99 since they have their meager selection of games this week at 25% off. Not that you are missing much besides a TON of copies of the same few kiddie games, a few older sports titles, and more kiddie games. In fact "Twisted" was the only GOOD game in their whole selection.... and it was their last copy too.

They also had their meager selection of DVDs also 25% off, which in essence put the few new titles they had (Cars and Ice Age 2) a whole dollar or so above what it sells for elsewhere normally as they had them marked at $29.99. I know that Kohls is not known for DVD sales but DAMN.



Its pretty enjoyable gameplay wise. Its not the greatest game ever but its well worth playing through at least once. Once I get this one in the bag then its off to "Hotel Dusk." I've already played it for a bit last night and I can say its just a beautiful game to look at graphically.

What games are you playing btw?

NBA 2k7 for 360 (I don't even like basketball really but damn is it a fun game), the Crackdown demo (I've probably sank about 5 hours into it now...), Sid Meier's Pirates for PSP, and (even though I haven't played in over a week) World of Warcraft

My DS is kind of sitting cause I'm too lazy to play Castlevania or finish Phoenix Wright and the other games I own are the brain games and Mario Kart DS (which I've more or less completely finished).

[duncecap]

Just got back from the EB Games at Lake & Hennepin in Minneapolis and they have remotes and nunchuks new in stock today.

[jrt1138]

The Target in Eagan has Lego Star Wars II X360 for $39.99. According to the shelf tag, this price cut will last until March 5. I haven't been to any other Targets yet, so I don't know if this is everywhere or not, but that's not a bad price if you're looking to pick it up soon.

[toastapley]

does everyone have a wii that wants one?

[Demolition Man]

does everyone have a wii that wants one?

Got one. :D

[dothog]

does everyone have a wii that wants one?
Yeah, was wondering the same thing. I thought I saw a Wii in the case at the Mpls Quarry Target the other day, but a screaming kid prevented me from investigating. Hope that all Minnesota-area CAGs have their Wii by now.

[1SwtDeception]

At least people seem to have it that are on the board. For some reason other people I know can't find it in stock.

[nintendokid]

I bought a XBOX360 Quick Charge kit @ BB last month. I lost the receipt and I want to return it for an exchange, not a refund. Which BB hassles the least when returning items w/o receipt for an even exchange?

[dothog]

I bought a XBOX360 Quick Charge kit @ BB last month. I lost the receipt and I want to return it for an exchange, not a refund. Which BB hassles the least when returning items w/o receipt for an even exchange?
The correct answer is not Roseville. I've been able to pull shenanigans at the BB near Southdale.

[adg1034]

I think we need to start reporting on what BBs have those clearance games in stock. I'll be heading out to the Roseville location in about an hour.

[Nogib]

I briefly thought about checking BB for any clearance games this morning, but then decided it wasn't going to be worth my time. From the sounds of things I made the right choice. :)

[adg1034]

Got back from Roseville a while ago; came home with the last copy of Sega Classics Collection ($1.99), and the only other $1.99 game I saw was a copy of Blinx 2. Then again, I did leave my list at home (stupid), so I may have missed a lot, though the listed prices on the rest most likely haven't changed yet. Good luck to everyone else...

[HuBu]

hey guys, i am going to be training in Minneapolis for a month (march), is there any good cheap ass place I should check out for games near the airport area.

TIA

[GregorSamsa]

I checked several of the west metro BBs this morning and came home with some great finds. The BB near Southdale even had their clearence items marked and in a separate section!

[dothog]

I checked several of the west metro BBs this morning and came home with some great finds. The BB near Southdale even had their clearence items marked and in a separate section!
Roseville had nothing good. Was hoping to find a Chibi Robo and came up short again. That game is tough to find and even tougher to find on the cheap.

[Nogib]

The BB near Southdale even had their clearence items marked and in a separate section!

Not entirely true. The problem is that people assumed that all of the clearance games were in that bin. A fair amount weren't, especially the PSP games which not a single one of those games had been put in that bin. I managed to get nearly every PSP game I was looking for this afternoon there. :D Still couldn't bite on the allegedly awful PSP Ape Escape games though.

[Crash55118]

So where do the UofM Cags shop, Is the dwntn stuff the closest? Also anyone at the U for Xbox live competition or such, I think it would be a grand time.

[duncecap]

I shop at Target (Roseville, Quarry, Shoreview) and the EB Games at Lyndale & Hennepin if I happen to walk by. I avoid BB at all costs.

Haven't been to the downtown Target at all, do they have a decent game section?

[adg1034]

To anyone local who managed to get a copy of either Fire Emblem GC or Advance Wars DS: PM me; I'm interested in buying.

[GregorSamsa]

Roseville had nothing good. Was hoping to find a Chibi Robo and came up short again. That game is tough to find and even tougher to find on the cheap.

I also was bummed not to find chibirobo, but if you don't mind spending 20 bones, I believe they still have copies at the EP Sears.

Not entirely true. The problem is that people assumed that all of the clearance games were in that bin.

I could not agree more. I found the last 1.99 copy of ridge racer for the Xbox 360! glee!

[dothog]

I also was bummed not to find chibirobo, but if you don't mind spending 20 bones, I believe they still have copies at the EP Sears.

Cheers. Will give it a looksee.

[whiptcracker]

Fiance went to the Minnetonka store in the morning and there was practically nothing at opening. After work most of these places were cleared out. Grabbed a PSP Valkerie Profile to trade but will likely return.

Also I've never seen so many folks out on cell phones with list looking for these games. WTF? Did this end up on the local news or something?

[iflabs]

So where do the UofM Cags shop, Is the dwntn stuff the closest? Also anyone at the U for Xbox live competition or such, I think it would be a grand time.

F that. Get a friend to drive you around town. Hahaha.

BB employees get dibs on the clearance? I didn't even bother.

[Demolition Man]

Looks like we are losing all the CompUSA's here in MN according to CompUSA's store locator. The nearest one listed is in Iowa.

Farewell CompUSA.

[Crash55118]

Haha Friends, I ain't got none of those :), Well more like all of my friends with cars at the U, aren't really "gaming " types...

[RedvsBlue]

Looks like we are losing all the CompUSA's here in MN according to CompUSA's store locator. The nearest one listed is in Iowa.

Farewell CompUSA.

Meh, good riddance. They haven't been worth going to since they quit doing those $29.99 sales on games a week or two after they released.

Oh, I almost forgot about how a year ago when they had Oblivion on sale the week it came out for $44.99 except for the fact that none of the stores got it in until the week after that :roll: Thankfully Circuit City is awesome about price-matching though.

[iflabs]

Haha Friends, I ain't got none of those :), Well more like all of my friends with cars at the U, aren't really "gaming " types...

If you buy me lunch, I'll drive you. I commute to the U everyday. ;)

[nasum]

I was able to get my mp3 player and my most recent digital camera at CompUSA dumping sales. I'm fond of them, and sad to see them leave.

I think the phones and the lists have more to do with CAG like sites becoming more profound in the last few months. It used to be that a sale or a clearance was a great thing to bump into, now it seems like there are at least 5 or 6 sites that get advanced warning of deals and the "neckbeards" (I like that term) hit all of the sales either for ebay or trade up purposes.

I would have liked to get a $2 Oblivion, but I'm not going to cry about it.

[dothog]

Looks like we are losing all the CompUSA's here in MN according to CompUSA's store locator. The nearest one listed is in Iowa.

Farewell CompUSA.
Gonna miss the Roseville CompUSA. Gotten lots of cheap stuff there.

[nasum]

After spending more than 4 hours shoveling yesterday I'm prepared to check out the France Ave and maybe the Ridgedale CompUSA stores to see if anything is on clearance. I have to leave the apt anyway so that the people can come in and plow.

[nasum]

p.s. the Lagoon or the Uptown (can't remember which) is showing Creature From the Black Lagoon in 3D tonight (Saturday 3/3/07) at midnight. Say hi if you're there, I'll be with my ladyfriend so just look for the two tallest people there and that'll most likely be us.

[1SwtDeception]

So where do the UofM Cags shop, Is the dwntn stuff the closest? Also anyone at the U for Xbox live competition or such, I think it would be a grand time.

I think downtown is closest.. you can always take the lightrail to the MOA.
I remember M$ came to the U a few months back with some kind of touring.. otherwise I'm sure there are people up for XBL competitions.. you gotta find them.. On a side note, can't believe they didn't cancel yesterday.. every school was closed cept for the U wth.

The BB sale just sucked. Everything was gone.. although I'm sure it was gone to begin with.

[Nogib]

After spending more than 4 hours shoveling yesterday I'm prepared to check out the France Ave and maybe the Ridgedale CompUSA stores to see if anything is on clearance. I have to leave the apt anyway so that the people can come in and plow.

Didn't see much at the Bloomington one. Given CompUSSR's quite high prices to begin with, a measly 10% off isn't worth anything to me really. It sure didn't stop people from buying up stuff though. For shame, it's better to wait for it to actually be a deal instead of merely the same prices everywhere else. Yeah, movies were 20% off but they don't have jack shit.

This "liquidation" is a bust right now until they get more aggressive in the discounts.

[rmb]

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/tag/296036706.html

Saw GC Twighlight Princess $35 used, Only 1 available if anyones looking for this 1. Btw it has been posted a while now may be able to get cheaper

[GregorSamsa]

I just got back from the TRU in Burnsville and they still have two copies of the limited edition Gears of War on hand. They are still marked as 69.99, but they ring up as 35 dollars.

[RedvsBlue]

I checked the Blaine TRU this afternoon for the Gears of War LE and they were out. I'd call and/or search for it at other locations but its probably better that I don't spend that $35 anyway...

[Demolition Man]

I checked the Blaine TRU this afternoon for the Gears of War LE and they were out.

Thanks for saving me the trip Red. Even tho I don't own a 360 I was tempted to get the GOW LE since I'm planning on getting a 360 within six months.

[nintendokid]

Anyone know of CC's that still have Contact (DS) and/or Phoenix Wright in stock? Maplewood was out. Woodbury/Roseville, perhaps?

[GregorSamsa]

Anyone know of CC's that still have Contact (DS) and/or Phoenix Wright in stock? Maplewood was out. Woodbury/Roseville, perhaps?

I checked both of the Bloomington Circuit Cities and also the one in Burnsville, none had any copies on contact.

[nasum]

Not video game related at all but this sounds like it could be very cool:

http://www.bedlamtheatre.org/

An opera with fire dancers and whatnot done outdoors. Tonight (3/30) and tomorrow night (3/31) are the last nights.

[inubu]

Okay, which one of us is going to step and buy this:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/305956889.html

Maybe we should all pool our money and have it be our own north-metro video game paradise.

[RedvsBlue]

Okay, which one of us is going to step and buy this:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/305956889.html

Maybe we should all pool our money and have it be our own north-metro video game paradise.

I kinda feel bad for the guy. He's had that listed for quite a while now.

[brainwerk]

CompUSA has upped their discount of video games to 20%...

[Demolition Man]

Okay, which one of us is going to step and buy this:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/305956889.html

Maybe we should all pool our money and have it be our own north-metro video game paradise.

I say we should name it "Cheap Ass Games!" We'll even let VajinaGordina in the store once in a while to try and "flirt" with all the hand picked booth babes we hired... just so we can YouTube the video afterwards. :lol:

[Cropro]

I know this store, I have been there many times. I never knew the owner was trying to sell. Nice store, I wish I had the cash. We should all get in on this and have our own store.

[RedvsBlue]

I say we should name it "Cheap Ass Games!" We'll even let VajinaGordina in the store once in a while to try and "flirt" with all the hand picked booth babes we hired... just so we can YouTube the video afterwards. :lol:

I'm tellin' ya somebody on here has to get a real life trade set up with that guy. I'm dyin' to know if he's as odd in real life as he is on here.

[Demolition Man]

I'm tellin' ya somebody on here has to get a real life trade set up with that guy. I'm dyin' to know if he's as odd in real life as he is on here.

I bet you were dyin' to know if I was as odd in real life too eh? ;)

[jrt1138]

Did anyone pick up Guitar Hero II X360? I'm wondering how many people locally have defective guitars. I bought it last week at Best Buy but haven't had a chance to open it up and check it out, so I'm not even sure which model I have yet. Any horror stories yet?

[RedvsBlue]

Did anyone pick up Guitar Hero II X360? I'm wondering how many people locally have defective guitars. I bought it last week at Best Buy but haven't had a chance to open it up and check it out, so I'm not even sure which model I have yet. Any horror stories yet?

Mine from EB is fading fast. I tried to exchange it today but they're out so they took down my information and are gonna call me when they get more copies in. It was a 55 model.

[Cropro]

Okay, which one of us is going to step and buy this:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/305956889.html

Maybe we should all pool our money and have it be our own north-metro video game paradise.



This store is now advertising its going out of business on this Sunday. Everything is 25%. You guys should check it out. I talk with the guy and he said everthing, tv's games, fixtures are on sale and must go.

[RedvsBlue]

This store is now advertising its going out of business on this Sunday. Everything is 25%. You guys should check it out. I talk with the guy and he said everthing, tv's games, fixtures are on sale and must go.

Has the 25% off started already or is it starting on Sunday?

[Cropro]

It has already started, he'll be done on sunday.

[inubu]

It has already started, he'll be done on sunday.

I stopped by today. Lots and lots of games left, and the prices are okay, I guess, now that they're at 30% off, but didn't see anything that caught my eye.

[nintendokid]

Anyone know where the EFF I can still find Megaman ZX (DS) at retailers?! Geez, it only came out last fall and I can't find it anywhere at BB or CC. If you have any idea, let me know...no used game stores, please, unless they have it new.

[Nogib]

Anyone know where the EFF I can still find Megaman ZX (DS) at retailers?! Geez, it only came out last fall and I can't find it anywhere at BB or CC. If you have any idea, let me know...no used game stores, please, unless they have it new.

I did see a lone copy of MMZX hiding on the top shelf of the Edina BB a few weeks ago. Maybe it's still there.

[whiptcracker]

Any MN-CAG's looking for the Wii, there's still a couple left at Toys R Us in Minnetonka.

[adg1034]

Was at the Midway GS yesterday; picked up Mercenaries, Sands of Time, Breakdown, Crimson Skies, MechAssault 2, SF: AC, Phantom Dust, JSRF, and Munch's Oddysee (all for Xbox). They had a couple extra copies of Breakdown there, as well as Mercenaries, MechAssault 2 (a ton, IIRC), and Crimson Skies, but I think I got the last copies of JSRF (non-combo-disc edition; the stand-alone version being the only one that's BC), SF: AC, and Phantom Dust.

They have a boatload of Xbox games still there, though, so go clean them out.

[rmb]

Anyone seen the first phoenix wright game around the cities? Like to find 1 at cc but am about ready to pay retail. Appreciate any help in locating 1! TIA

[rmb]

Anyone know where the EFF I can still find Megaman ZX (DS) at retailers?! Geez, it only came out last fall and I can't find it anywhere at BB or CC. If you have any idea, let me know...no used game stores, please, unless they have it new.
amazon has it for 19 something now. I picked up a copy at kmart in new hope. Last copy. They had wario touched 1 copy left for 35. If you want it and don't have it I recommend getting this as it is selling for 50 on ebay

[GregorSamsa]

Any MN-CAG's looking for the Wii, there's still a couple left at Toys R Us in Minnetonka.

there were 2 wii's at the minnetoka Target down the street from TRU this morning.

[rmb]

there were 2 wii's at the minnetoka Target down the street from TRU this morning.
also call your gamestops they got them in tues and I know the maple grove and rogers stores had them in stock

[HeyBeerman]

Do any blockbusters in MN sell game hardware? Why? I was wondering if I could convert MCR points to blockbuster gift cards, instead of saving 6250 points for a Wii.

wishful thinking?

[kingsoby1]

Anyone go to comp usa lately? I don't have a ps3 or 360, and the selection sucked last time I went to Roseville a few weeks ago, so I'm not sure if I want to make another trip.

I went to the Midway GS today and picked up:
(PS2) Zone of the Enders 2nd Runner @ 24.99
(PS2) Rule of Rose @ 24.99
(PS2) Yakuza @ 24.99

Using the Edge card and the B2G1F, got them all for $48 :-)

[RedvsBlue]

That midway Gamestop seems to consistently have the harder-to-find games.

[kingsoby1]

They've had some decent stuff, but I haven't noticed anymore rare titles than at Roseville or Block E.

Although for some odd reason, I notice a lot of cheaper brand new looking games... heh... this homeless guy came in the last time I was there with a gigantic box of SOCOM 3's and traded them all in for cash.

[nintendokid]

Who's the best barber in town? Someone I can trust to go to every month. Not one of those whacky beauty salon good looking girls who always mess up my Bauer-inspired side burns. I need someone who'll make me look like a marine.

Something like John Cena's (WWE) 2005-2006 hair style would look nice for the summer.

[kingsoby1]

There's an ex-marine barber off Washington and Harvard in the middle of the U of M east bank campus. I think he's getting senile, but he's absolutely hilarious and always asks me if I want to convert to this ridiculous form of extreme evangelism.

[dragonreborn23]

Hey, my local Hyvee just went out of the videogame rental business. If you have a PS2 and like RPG's it might be worth the trip.

Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria
Suikoden V
Romance of the three Kingdoms XI
Rogue Galaxy
Shining Force EXA

All for just $14.99 each. They sealed the games with a sticker type thing so I couldn't check the disks, but even so, it's still a good deal.

Winona, MN It's about an hour east of Rochester or 1.5 to 2 hrs southeast of the cities.

[GregorSamsa]

I don't think I saw a desire for it on this board (maybe another section), but last night I found a single copy of Guilty Gear for the PSP at the Circuit City in Edina. If anybody is looking to pick it up, I buried it at the bottom of the PS2 Bargin Bin.

[angsto2]

Is anyone familar with Mediaexchange123 in Woodbury?
I stumbled onto their website and checked out the store but nothing was priced, I had to ask them to scan each game. I thought it was some sort of big discount used game/DVD store. They had tons of videogames and DVDs but the few I had them check on (i.e. Armored Core 4 360 $59.99) weren't much less than retail. They were also shrinkwrapping a bunch of stuff and even seemed to be adding the security sticker to the packages.

[vitaflo]

If anyone sees a Wii on a shelf up in the NW suburbs, feel free to PM me. I'm still looking for one. :cry:

[starman9000]

Not a deal, but a new weekly show about video games is starting tonight on KFAN at 9. Video Games Weekly with Paul Chargian (SP?)

He seems to be allright, he actually mentioned the big microcenter 360 deal a while back on the radio, maybe he reads CAG?

[GregorSamsa]

Geez, the MN thread has fallen so low on the midwestboard. Just to let everyone know, today (5/14) is the very last day that the compusa in EDINA will be open. that being said, everything will be 90% off. I can say if there are any games left, but I'm still going to check it out.

UPDATE: I just returned and Compusa has Zilch in terms of games. Though if you need a third party PS3 controller, monster cables for the 360, or a guide for several older games; now is the time to stop by.

[Demolition Man]

For those looking for the Beavis & Butt-Head Time Warner DVDs the Half Price Books by Northtown Mall has most of them sitting there for $6.99. Thought I'd let a fellow MN CAGer know about it.

[vitaflo]

Wal-Mart in Maple Grove has 2 Wii's available. May be gone by now (2 got bought while I was there, which includes the one I got), but there were 2 left about 10 mins ago.

[Crash55118]

I am drooling right now, damn I want this, I even have the money, but the space is the problem :(

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/tag/336314175.html

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

Does anyone live near the Brainerd area? Any deals around there that people know of? I would go as far as St. Cloud.

[GregorSamsa]

I am drooling right now, damn I want this, I even have the money, but the space is the problem :(

Cmon Crash, you can make room for a classic like that. And your right, I'm having trouble typing with all the drool on my keyboard!

[Crash55118]

Haha yeah I could make room for that, but It would actualy take up almost half of my bedroom that I am renting right now, and I wouldn't trust it in any of the communal places in the house for fear of it getting ruined in a drunken brawl :(

And My parents have enough of my shit at their house already....hmmm maybe my sister would take it....

[bmsdaddy]

Just got back from CC in Woodbury. They do not have Mario Party 8 in-stock so head over there and get your free $20 gift card.

[HeyBeerman]

sorry ... how do you get the $20 GC?

[bmsdaddy]

sorry ... how do you get the $20 GC?

Deal was only good yesterday. CC gauranteed they would have Mario Party 8 in-stock from 2PM until the store closed. If you went there for it and they did not have it you could get a $20 giftcard free. The Woodbury CC ran out of the game so it was an easy $20.

[Demolition Man]

FYI for anyone interested in going to Roger Waters on June 30th they are now selling 4 pack of tickets for $21 a seat. Upper deck level but not a bad price if you and a few buds want to go on the cheap.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/Parish104/PinkPigMSG.jpg

Besides how can you not say that this alone is worth $21 of your hard earned dollars. :D

[inubu]

FYI for anyone interested in going to Roger Waters on June 30th they are now selling 4 pack of tickets for $21 a seat. Upper deck level but not a bad price if you and a few buds want to go on the cheap.



Besides how can you not say that this alone is worth $21 of your hard earned dollars. :D

I went to the July 23, 1999 Milwaukee, WI Roger Waters concert -- his first one in 7 years. I sat in the third row. Pretty amazing stuff. I was fairly disappointed though, during that concert and ones I've been to since, how much time he spends playing Pink Floyd tunes, and how little time he plays his own music. I know most of the listening public couldn't care less about his solo work, but if i want to hear Pink Floyd music, I attend Pink Floyd concerts (not that those exist anymore). But when I'm at a Rogers Waters concert, I expect to hear a little Radio KAOS.

[dothog]

Anybody seen Resident Evil Wii in stock at BB or Target today around the MSP area? If so, do tell where, as I'd like to play this tonight. In a hurry b/c family's coming into town and after Wednesday night, I won't be able to game again until late Sunday.

[Demolition Man]

Anybody seen Resident Evil Wii in stock at BB or Target today around the MSP area? If so, do tell where, as I'd like to play this tonight. In a hurry b/c family's coming into town and after Wednesday night, I won't be able to game again until late Sunday.

Sadly no. A lot of stores won't have it in until tommorow at the earliest due to Capcom not getting them shipped out until last Tuesday.

[dothog]

Sadly no. A lot of stores won't have it in until tommorow at the earliest due to Capcom not getting them shipped out until last Tuesday.
Roseville Best Buy had them on shelves at 5 PM when I went to check after work. I just finished a 5 hr session. Whoo!

[Demolition Man]

Roseville Best Buy had them on shelves at 5 PM when I went to check after work. I just finished a 5 hr session. Whoo!

Hopefully that means for those of us in the northern metro stores should be getting them in today. Can't freakin wait to get this one myself.

[Demolition Man]

I know most of the listening public couldn't care less about his solo work, but if i want to hear Pink Floyd music, I attend Pink Floyd concerts (not that those exist anymore). But when I'm at a Rogers Waters concert, I expect to hear a little Radio KAOS.

I hear ya. I'm really let down even further with this tour by the lack of his own material. It makes me wish I had seen him back in 2000. Those few extra post-Floyd tracks now suddenly seem to make a BIG difference compared to this tour. Funny thing is that his band HAS rehearsed It A Miracle and Each Small Candle. There is a third song but I can't recall which one it is...

Oh, and :rofl: @ the 2000 tour DVD. I just got ahold of an audience recording from the night. Man oh man the amount of doctoring they did to Roger's vocals on that DVD. :rofl:

[rmb]

Any MN cags seen any of those cheap gameboy micros at kmart or sears? Was hoping to get lucky and find 1. TIA

[GregorSamsa]

Any MN cags seen any of those cheap gameboy micros at kmart or sears? Was hoping to get lucky and find 1. TIA

I didn't check the price, but I did notice one gameboy micro at the Kmart in Minnetonka (I think it at the corner of 101 and 7).

[rmb]

I didn't check the price, but I did notice one gameboy micro at the Kmart in Minnetonka (I think it at the corner of 101 and 7).
Thanks I will have to check this out!

[elhefe23]

Sears at Ridgedale in Minnetonka has some of the Famicom ones for $48 last I checked.

[rmb]

Didn't find micro, but got a gba sp for 28 bucks. Talked to employee working and he said he sold the last micro yesterday. This was last advance sp as well. Also picked up castlevania double pack. 10.50. Thanks again for the tip.

[1SwtDeception]

I don't get it.. when I was returning something to the Midway GS, apparently this "new employee" said I couldn't return this new/sealed/unopened/etc game with the receipt less than 30 days of the date of purchase and that it has to be 7 days, when I pointed it out on the receipt, he kept on saying 7 days. Sure if you're new, you "don't know the policy," but wouldn't you think if it's on the receipt, you know that it has to be less than 30 days of purchase and unopened/sealed/still in packaging.

/ends small rant

[toastapley]

I don't get it.. when I was returning something to the Midway GS, apparently this "new employee" said I couldn't return this new/sealed/unopened/etc game with the receipt less than 30 days of the date of purchase and that it has to be 7 days, when I pointed it out on the receipt, he kept on saying 7 days. Sure if you're new, you "don't know the policy," but wouldn't you think if it's on the receipt, you know that it has to be less than 30 days of purchase and unopened/sealed/still in packaging.

/ends small rant


ask for casey, the store manager or take it to the roseville store and complain to the manager. he's always been very helpful to me.

[SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy]

New has to be returned within 7 days

Used has a 30 day window.

[RedvsBlue]

New has to be returned within 7 days

Used has a 30 day window.

Actually, its the other way around. New and sealed has 30 day return window, used has 7 day return window.

[toastapley]

Actually, its the other way around. New and sealed has 30 day return window, used has 7 day return window.
used can be exchanged for the same item within 30 days or another item/cash back within 7 days. new unopened can be exchanged or refunded within 30 days or same item within 7 if defective.

[tickdude]

I don't get it.. when I was returning something to the Midway GS, apparently this "new employee" said I couldn't return this new/sealed/unopened/etc game with the receipt less than 30 days of the date of purchase and that it has to be 7 days, when I pointed it out on the receipt, he kept on saying 7 days. Sure if you're new, you "don't know the policy," but wouldn't you think if it's on the receipt, you know that it has to be less than 30 days of purchase and unopened/sealed/still in packaging.

/ends small rant

Sounds like someone did not read the new employee handbook.

[kingsoby1]

Anyone else take advantage of the gamecrazy flipfest this past month?

I managed to nab like $150 in credit after spending less than half of that... heh... pre-ordered Persona 3, picked up RE4 Wii, Grim Grimoire, and some B2G1Fs.

[toastapley]

roseville and maplewood gamestops will have wii's in stock today if anyone is still looking for one.

[duncecap]

Store closing in NE Mpls, 35% discount of inventory (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/380230989.html) of mostly older stuff.

[inubu]

Store closing in NE Mpls, 35% discount of inventory (http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ele/380230989.html) of mostly older stuff.

I saw this too. Does anyone know where this store is/was?

[whiptcracker]

Anyone know of a place that sells used computer games in the twin cities? I'm trying to find a copy of the PC Fallout games, now that I'm hyped for Fallout 3. Already have tried half priced books with no luck. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[GregorSamsa]

Just two quick notes:

If anybody is still looking for a Wii the Target near Rockford Rd and 494 had two last night.

And for the deal, the Sears in EP Center has Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time for the DS for 19.97. Not a bad deal as new it is around $34 and used at GS/EB in $24.

[toastapley]

Anyone know of a place that sells used computer games in the twin cities? I'm trying to find a copy of the PC Fallout games, now that I'm hyped for Fallout 3. Already have tried half priced books with no luck. Any suggestions are appreciated.

half-price books does but that's the only place i know of. also try half.com

[rmb]

Anyone seen a copy of vt3 for ps3 at the cc clearance? If so I'd appreciate the heads up. TIA

[GregorSamsa]

Check out this hot deal people: The Bestbuy super center in Edina (the really small one by Southdale) is clearing out some room and offering 60% off of a ton of games. I picked up the Collector's editon of Spinter Cell for the 360 and CoD 3 both like 25 bones. The had quite a few 360 title: DOA X2, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bomberman, SC: DA, Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged, and several year old EA sports titles (and thats just 360 games). They have games for every system included in this deal (sans PS3), but I did check several other bestbuys and this was the only one offering clearence items. So check it out if there are some titles you still need to catch up on.

[Erikph2]

The sale currently going on this weekend is 30% of clearence. Go check it out!

360: Tomb Raider $10.64, Superman, Fantasy Star, and others.

Many PSP titles have the games scanned most of the prices are wrong.

Any one interested in paintball the lakestreet Minneapolis location has paintball guns for $7 and 500 round boxes for $2.60. I stocked up for the season. Scan anything on clearence just go find a self scanner so you don't need to bug the clerks.

[solidusdeus]

When are they going to open a gamerush anywhere in the cities- Lakeville in the house!

[BattleChicken]

Lots of good local deals this week.. nice..

[dothog]

I'd imagine that every MN area CAG who wants a Wii has one, but if you missed out, there are 5 on the shelves at the Roseville (or HarMar, whatever you call it) Super Target.

[snoopydoggy2002]

has anyone been to the new video game store in blaine by the super target.

the stores called play n trade and it is a pretty nice store. they got some retro systems and games and also a lot of new stuff

they are having a guitar hero 2 tournament and the first place winner in the expert bracket wins a ps3

[rmb]

has anyone been to the new video game store in blaine by the super target.

the stores called play n trade and it is a pretty nice store. they got some retro systems and games and also a lot of new stuff

they are having a guitar hero 2 tournament and the first place winner in the expert bracket wins a ps3

Where in Blaine?

[Demolition Man]

Right in the same area that Kohls and Menards is at on 65. I haven't check the store out yet.

[GregorSamsa]

Check out this hot deal people: The Bestbuy super center in Edina (the really small one by Southdale) is clearing out some room and offering 60% off of a ton of games.

Deal still going on, and they've added quite a few more title. I normaly don't like to brag, but I picked up the last copy of the clearenced PuzzleQuest fot 10 bucks.

[dothog]

Wiis are definitely easier to find in the MSP area. I've seen 7 total on shelves at a few stores over the past few weeks. Another way to tell that they're becoming more available is Craigslist--there's been a lot more "Wii with 4 games [note: Wii Sports]" ads popping up for ~$300.

[GregorSamsa]

Anybody who missed out on Phoenix Wright: Ace Attourney being clearnced at CC might want to check out the Toys R Us in Bloomington. They about 15 copies fot 9.98 with an additional 15% off.

[kingsoby1]

GREAT sale rack going on at BB in Roseville... 50% off to name a few:

- Dawn of Mana (25$)
- .hack GU// volume 2 (20$)
- Mario Superstar Baseball (15$)
- 360 games
- ps3 games
- Wii games
- This rack is ridiculous

It's hard to find an associate that will stack the coupon, but I'd say about half the time it works... you need to be smooth and mention that it needs to be done manually and doesn't usually scan after the 50% code. I've managed to get plenty of amazing deals there doing this... MG Acid 2 for $2.50, plenty of new releases for less than 10$ or less.

[whiptcracker]

GREAT sale rack going on at BB in Roseville... 50% off to name a few:

- Dawn of Mana (25$)
- .hack GU// volume 2 (20$)
- Mario Superstar Baseball (15$)
- 360 games
- ps3 games
- Wii games
- This rack is ridiculous

It's hard to find an associate that will stack the coupon, but I'd say about half the time it works... you need to be smooth and mention that it needs to be done manually and doesn't usually scan after the 50% code. I've managed to get plenty of amazing deals there doing this... MG Acid 2 for $2.50, plenty of new releases for less than 10$ or less.

Yep, some great deals there. Had a bunch of NBA Street Homecourt for the 360 for $20. $10 for Rachet Deadlocked, Age of Empires (DS), and Destroy All Humans 2 (PS2) also from what I remember.

[jrt1138]

Anybody who missed out on Phoenix Wright: Ace Attourney being clearnced at CC might want to check out the Toys R Us in Bloomington. They about 15 copies fot 9.98 with an additional 15% off.
I was there tonight and they still have one copy left, along with about 5 copies of Lumines II. I picked up a copy of Dead Rising with the $5 off email coupon (reg 29.99). They still have a few of the original versions (non-PH) in the case behind the counter. Saw the PH version at the Best Buy in Eagan with the screwed up ratings text on the back. They also had one copy of Urban Chaos: Riot Response for XBOX stickered at $4.99 in there clearance baskets at the front of the store.

[Nitron]

are there any clearance racks at the eden prairie best buy?

[rmb]

Right in the same area that Kohls and Menards is at on 65. I haven't check the store out yet.

Nice store but probably won't survive. Slightly cheaper than GS. The nice thing is they have older system games. N64,ps1, etc. The thing is I don't see how they will compete with EB/GS. They are a chain though. I think they have a store in bloomington. Also anyone that is into tournaments they run quite a few from what I know.

[adg1034]

I need to know if any MN CAGers have seen Bioshock on shelves, doesn't matter which version. I NEED TO PLAY THIS GAME.

[Neo]

I didn't find out about stores selling Bioshock until after 10pm or would have some information for you. Gonna try some TRUs/Walmarts tomorrow morning while I am out at the dentist.

[adg1034]

Okay- I work tomorrow, anyway, so I probably wouldn't be able to do anything until about 4ish, by which time most (all?) available copies will be long gone. Maybe... maybe the Eden Prairie GS will sell me my copy early...?

[GregorSamsa]

are there any clearance racks at the eden prairie best buy?
That'd be my local bestbuy, and they do not. your best bet is to go to Edina.

[GregorSamsa]

Antbody see Bioshock in any of the local TRU? I was able to snag a copy at a TRU in North Carolina (turned out to be a good vacation). Anywho, I have a few friends still hoping to start playing this weekend.

[inubu]

If any of you are Half Price Books shoppers and are in the Roseville area -- they just built a new Half Price Books store on Fairview Ave, north of Highway 36, right near the mall.

Why is this news? Well, yesterday when I stopped in, they only had a few shelves with books, because they don't open until September, but for stopping in they gave me 4 coupons: a 20%, a 30%, a 40%, and a 50% off any one item in the store coupon. The best part is that the coupon is good at ANY Half Price Book store. So if there has been an item you've been eyeing up, here's a chance for you to get it at half price.

Note: Each coupon has a specific date it can be used (all are September dates) -- but again it doesn' t matter which store you use it at. I don't know if they are still giving out the coupons today, but I don't know why they wouldn't.

[HeyBeerman]

Wiis are definitely easier to find in the MSP area. I've seen 7 total on shelves at a few stores over the past few weeks. Another way to tell that they're becoming more available is Craigslist--there's been a lot more "Wii with 4 games [note: Wii Sports]" ads popping up for ~$300.


What stores? never started looking until recently for the rugrats birthday(s). Where to look? Subscribed to wiitracker, but never at my desk in time.

[inubu]

What stores? never started looking until recently for the rugrats birthday(s). Where to look? Subscribed to wiitracker, but never at my desk in time.

On two different occasions, I've seen 5+ Wiis at the Andover Walmart just sitting on the shelves. That's the only place I've ever seen them in the wild.

[GregorSamsa]

What stores? never started looking until recently for the rugrats birthday(s). Where to look? Subscribed to wiitracker, but never at my desk in time.

Before I left last Friday the Costco in EP had a palette of Wii bundles. They come with the console, an extra wiimote, and mario party 8.

[dothog]

What stores? never started looking until recently for the rugrats birthday(s). Where to look? Subscribed to wiitracker, but never at my desk in time.
Since May I've seen them at 2 Super Targets, a regular Target, and a Wal-Mart (in St. Paul, NE Mpls, & Roseville). I would imagine that I happened to show on their shipping days--I can't remember what day of the week each sighting took place on. Maybe a CAG can tell you when the big stores get their junk in, and then you just have to make the rounds on those days in hopes of finding one. Vigilance!

[dothog]

Here's a double post but it's on unrelated topics. This one is for Gamefly users in the Mpls-StP area.

I've been with Gamefly for almost three weeks now and it's been unimpressive. The delivery in both directions has been very slow -- games are taking as few as 5 and as many as 7 days to show up in either direction. However, I just had one game instantly show up as returned, not a day after I put it in the post, due to the "Fast Service" gimmick.

I couldn't remember where I dropped the game off (it's one of three places), so I went to one of the post offices nearby and asked them questions about this "Fast Service" thing. Apparently, it's the "AFSM" thing indicated on the front of the envelope, but--and here's the thing--the mail workers I talked to don't know anything about it. That is to say, they have no clue where or how it's done in the area. They say the ASFM machines have been around for a while but aren't all that common in the wild.

My question to local CAGs who use Gamefly is how many of you see the Fast Service indicator on the games you return? If so, where are you returning your mail? I'd like to get an idea of where I can drop stuff in so Gamefly at least gets the wheels turning on their end right away. At the current rate, I'm basically seeing close to two weeks to: 1) have me put game A in the mail, 2) have GF receive it and put game B in the mail, and 3) have me receive game B. That's shitacular.

[RedvsBlue]

Here's a double post but it's on unrelated topics. This one is for Gamefly users in the Mpls-StP area.

I've been with Gamefly for almost three weeks now and it's been unimpressive. The delivery in both directions has been very slow -- games are taking as few as 5 and as many as 7 days to show up in either direction. However, I just had one game instantly show up as returned, not a day after I put it in the post, due to the "Fast Service" gimmick.

I couldn't remember where I dropped the game off (it's one of three places), so I went to one of the post offices nearby and asked them questions about this "Fast Service" thing. Apparently, it's the "AFSM" thing indicated on the front of the envelope, but--and here's the thing--the mail workers I talked to don't know anything about it. That is to say, they have no clue where or how it's done in the area. They say the ASFM machines have been around for a while but aren't all that common in the wild.

My question to local CAGs who use Gamefly is how many of you see the Fast Service indicator on the games you return? If so, where are you returning your mail? I'd like to get an idea of where I can drop stuff in so Gamefly at least gets the wheels turning on their end right away. At the current rate, I'm basically seeing close to two weeks to: 1) have me put game A in the mail, 2) have GF receive it and put game B in the mail, and 3) have me receive game B. That's shitacular.
When I tried gamefly it was pretty much that slow, I never got lucky enough for it to show up as "fast service."

[GregorSamsa]

Anybody who want a copy of Ridge Racer 6 for the 360 should head to the toys r us in Minnetonka. They have two copies left that have been clearenced to $6.90. plus with the current clearence promo, it comes out to about 5.80.

[dothog]

At least 3 Wiis on the shelves at the Roseville Super Target. Wii-needin' CAGs, mount up!

[HeyBeerman]

At least 3 Wiis on the shelves at the Roseville Super Target. Wii-needin' CAGs, mount up!

Thanks for the heads up!

[HeyBeerman]

darn. missed it! Anyhow, 2 questions about buying a Wii ...

1. buy at GameStop or wait for Target again? Not sure why, but have always hated GS.

2. buy the extended warranty? NOt sure if the Wii failure rates are high enough to merit any extended plan.

thx,
-hb

[fullmetalfan720]

darn. missed it! Anyhow, 2 questions about buying a Wii ...

1. buy at GameStop or wait for Target again? Not sure why, but have always hated GS.

2. buy the extended warranty? NOt sure if the Wii failure rates are high enough to merit any extended plan.

thx,
-hb

1.GameStop
2. You shouldn't need one.

[Demolition Man]

The Wii includes 3 months of warranty coverage out of the box. Then if you register your system through Nintendo online you get an extra year on top of that. Now unless Target is offering that 3 year one for really cheap ($20 tops) I'd say the 15 months from Nintendo is more than enough. Any problems you will have will come up before 30 days anyways.

[duncecap]

It's the other way around - you get one year out the box, +3 months when you register.

Got mine at the Target at Lexington & 694 in November. Got up early on a Sunday and waited with a bunch of soccer moms and twentysomething dudes.

[keop0007]

Heads up, toys-r-us has gun and nba live 06 for 6 bux after 20% off clearance. They also have a bunch of ps2, xbox, gamecube, psp games for under 8 bux. I was there today and there was two wii systems on the shelf. The toys-r-us is located by ridgedale mall.

[jrt1138]

Eden Prairie Best Buy had 2 Wiis on the shelf around 7pm Thursday night. Sorry I couldn't post sooner. Might still be worth a look Friday morning.

[dragonreborn23]

I just picked up a Wii at my local Shopko. I usually never shop for games at Shopko because of their outrageous prices (Today I saw Titan Quest $54.99, Star Wars: Empire at War $54.99, etc. Hehe pretty ridiculous.) Anyway, no other store had even a single Wii. Not Walmart, Target, or Kmart. Shopko had 8 as of yesterday. The thing is they don't have any on the shelf, and they don't even have a large sign or anything to advertise that they might have any in stock. I really couldn't believe it.

I just thought I'd mention it for anyone still looking for a Wii. Winona is a bit too far away from everything, but I would call around to Shopko's or Kmart's in smaller towns that may not take their videogame display's too seriously.

[HeyBeerman]

Found one at Best Buy ... Found one at Target first, but the corner of the box was caved in!

Unfortunately, the one I found is "too new" for my purposes *ahem*. Any chance I will be able to find an older serial number new? Looking at Craigslist, people are understandably hesitant to send their SN to a stranger.

Or do I table this discussion so I don't get banned?

[dothog]

Or do I table this discussion so I don't get banned?
Probably a good idea. Still, though, thanks for the laugh over "too new." :applause: Very slick.

[nintendokid]

Anyone see Mega Man ZX (DS) new recently anywhere 10 miles within St. Paul?

[manthing]

Anyone see Mega Man ZX (DS) new recently anywhere 10 miles within St. Paul?

Just saw it today at Ridgedale TRU for $17. But that's like 16 miles outside of St. Paul.

Your best bet maybe the Maplewood or Bloomington TRUs if you haven't tried there yet.

[GregorSamsa]

Just wanted to let anybody who jumped on the PSP train this week know that the Circuit City in Minnetonka has Metal Gear Acid 2 in their clearence bin labeled at $12.95, but for some reason it rang up at 6 dollars this morning. I know they are running a buy one get one half off on portable games; but this was the only item I purchased (and I don't think I was flirting with the clerk too much).

[manthing]

Circuit City in Minnetonka has Metal Gear Acid 2 in their clearence bin labeled at $12.95, but for some reason it rang up at 6 dollars this morning.

It's on clearance for $8.96 at CC. CC has a 33% off clearance titles until Saturday.

And FYI: MGA2 is only $5 at Sears. I've seen it around the metro, just don't remember which stores.

[GregorSamsa]

Thanks manthing,
I stopped by my local sears (EP) and had them ring up MGA2 before going to CC and it still rung up at 19.99

[defiance_17]

I'm picking up a PSP as soon as the new piano black model releases, so I was browsing for some games. MG:A2 is $8.99 at DeepDiscount, if anyone doesn't feel like hunting. I'm considering ordering that with Portable Ops this weekend.

[BattleChicken]

I'm picking up a PSP as soon as the new piano black model releases, so I was browsing for some games. MG:A2 is $8.99 at DeepDiscount, if anyone doesn't feel like hunting. I'm considering ordering that with Portable Ops this weekend.

I saw an entire 'column' of MG:A2 at the Eagan Best Buy.. Normal price is $10.

[defiance_17]

I saw an entire 'column' of MG:A2 at the Eagan Best Buy.. Normal price is $10.
Thanks for the heads-up, but I live in Downtown Minneapolis. I try to avoid driving as much as possible.

I'm sure someone will appreciate it, though.

[Crash55118]

I guess this isn't in deals, but I didn't want to start a topic and get flagged for spam, but I am starting a gaming blog, so if anyone feels the need to review (I'll throw it up) and once I have a web page built, I'll archive them there...

Sorry if I shouldn't post this just trying to get a bit of exposure with a hometown audience (I got the UMN:TC btw)

http://blog.collegegamerz.com/

[adg1034]

Anyone have any luck with the B2G1 deal at a local TRU? Minnetonka? Bloomington? I don't know... Maplewood?

[BattleChicken]

Anyone have any luck with the B2G1 deal at a local TRU? Minnetonka? Bloomington? I don't know... Maplewood?

I went to the TRU off of 42 and the 35s.. and they had signs up all over for B2G1 and B1G150%off on accessories.

[defiance_17]

I went to the TRU off of 42 and the 35s.. and they had signs up all over for B2G1 and B1G150%off on accessories.
How was the selection? I just realized that my BioShock receipt makes this deal a whole lot sweeter, if I can find some 360 games I'm interested in.

[BattleChicken]

How was the selection? I just realized that my BioShock receipt makes this deal a whole lot sweeter, if I can find some 360 games I'm interested in.

Well, They didn't have eternal sonata in yet.. so I only ended up getting MGS: PO by itself (for $20. It was labeled $40). I think they had every decent Wii game.. good DS selection. Weak PSP and PSP selection.

Not completly sure about the 360.. the few games I checked were priced stupidly.. Like DOA4 for $60.

All in all, the selection was decent, although everything good in the clearance section was gone.

[VanillaGorilla]

Any southern MN CAG's been to the new Video Trading Company of Rochester yet? They just opened, and for a brand new business, they have a damn fine stock of old school games. They had an entire rack of NES games, some of them in their original boxes, like Blades of Steel and Little Nemo. They even had a top loading NES. I talked to the clerk a bit (the only employee other than the owner/manager), and it sounds like this is really, as gay as it sounds, a "labor of love", doesn't sound like they are in it for the money. They buy their old school game stocks off eBay. And of course, they take trades and whatnot, so I might go there and trade in my old DC games. But if you live in the area, check them out, they are on North Broadway in Rochester, in the same complex as LITTLE CAESARS!

[defiance_17]

Well, They didn't have eternal sonata in yet.. so I only ended up getting MGS: PO by itself (for $20. It was labeled $40). I think they had every decent Wii game.. good DS selection. Weak PSP and PSP selection.

Not completly sure about the 360.. the few games I checked were priced stupidly.. Like DOA4 for $60.

All in all, the selection was decent, although everything good in the clearance section was gone.
The St. Cloud Toys R Us was almost untouched, if that means anything to you (or anyone else). With the sale coming back in a couple weeks, it's worth mentioning.

I go to Fargo once or twice a month, so it's right on the way for me.

[BattleChicken]

I just got word that the Eagan Gamecrazy is shutting down -- the Hollywood is losing money hand over fist, so they're shutting down anywhere between 2 and 9 weeks from now.

Current deal is 20% off all used games at least.. not 100% sure about what all they have.. but all Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games have been shipped to other stores. He confirmed that PSP and DS games are still there tho.

No discounts on hardware... I think. He mentioned the sale will get better as time goes on. I might check it out after work tonight.

[fullmetalfan720]

I just got word that the Eagan Gamecrazy is shutting down -- the Hollywood is losing money hand over fist, so they're shutting down anywhere between 2 and 9 weeks from now.

Current deal is 20% off all used games at least.. not 100% sure about what all they have.. but all Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games have been shipped to other stores. He confirmed that PSP and DS games are still there tho.

No discounts on hardware... I think. He mentioned the sale will get better as time goes on. I might check it out after work tonight.

Does anyone know if the Roseville Gamcrazy is closing?

[VanillaGorilla]

I just got word that the Eagan Gamecrazy is shutting down -- the Hollywood is losing money hand over fist, so they're shutting down anywhere between 2 and 9 weeks from now.

Current deal is 20% off all used games at least.. not 100% sure about what all they have.. but all Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games have been shipped to other stores. He confirmed that PSP and DS games are still there tho.

No discounts on hardware... I think. He mentioned the sale will get better as time goes on. I might check it out after work tonight.I was just there today, and I can confirm it's going out of business. I was there last week for the Halo 3 launch, and they still looked like a normal store, but today, a lot of stuff was cleared out.

[BattleChicken]

Does anyone know if the Roseville Gamcrazy is closing?

They told me they (Eagan) were the only store in the region getting shut down.

[nintendokid]

I stopped at the St. Paul Maryland Ave K-Mart after dropping off clothes at the Savers and low and behold, they have Zelda Phantom Hourglass in the glass shelves already with the 34.xx price sticker. Looked buy-able but I don't care nothing for that game. If anyone wants it before the ridiculous "Available Oct 2nd at 5pm!" or whatever crap going on at other stores, I'm sure you can convice the cashier's to get it out for you.

Cool info for the Eagen GameCrazy. Will have to check it out.

[VanillaGorilla]

Anyone know of any places in the metro area that sell classic games? I just got a Genesis last weekend, and now I wanna track down some of my old favorites.

[nintendokid]

Anyone know of any places in the metro area that sell classic games? I just got a Genesis last weekend, and now I wanna track down some of my old favorites.

GameCrazy, though they are trying to phase them out. Don't overdo it - save your gas as the selections have become pretty poor over the years. Play N Trade (www.playntrade.com (http://www.playntrade.com)) has a Bloomington and Blaine and it's a new franchise. Very nice atmosphere and carries classics.

STAY AWAY FROM TOYRIFFIC! I don't even know how they stay in business. Mario kart 64 = $39.99, Final Fantasy III (SNES) = $49.99 cart only, mwahahahhahahhaha losers!

[VanillaGorilla]

GameCrazy, though they are trying to phase them out. Don't overdo it - save your gas as the selections have become pretty poor over the years. Play N Trade (www.playntrade.com (http://www.playntrade.com)) has a Bloomington and Blaine and it's a new franchise. Very nice atmosphere and carries classics.

STAY AWAY FROM TOYRIFFIC! I don't even know how they stay in business. Mario kart 64 = $39.99, Final Fantasy III (SNES) = $49.99 cart only, mwahahahhahahhaha losers!That's crazy, I just sent an email to a listing on Craigslist of classic games, and sure enough, the address is the same as the Play N Trade in Bloomington. Small world. And it's moderately close to my house too. Maybe I'l go poke around tommorrow.

[rmb]

Anyone know of any places in the metro area that sell classic games? I just got a Genesis last weekend, and now I wanna track down some of my old favorites.

Best bet is to keep an eye on craigslist for sega games. Just use search feature and check in electronics and games. Otherwise gamecrazy on snelling and the playntrade stores have them. Gamecrazy selection sucks though.

[VanillaGorilla]

Best bet is to keep an eye on craigslist for sega games. Just use search feature and check in electronics and games. Otherwise gamecrazy on snelling and the playntrade stores have them. Gamecrazy selection sucks though.I already went to the Eagan Gamecrazy and bought a bunch of old sports games, and I got in touch with a guy on craigslist, and I should meet up with him tommorrow and buy some games off him. But I'll certainly check out that PlayNTrade store next week when I get paid.

[nintendokid]

Anyone seen Dark Cloud 2 new anywhere recently?

[whiptcracker]

Did the Best Buy in Roseville stop doing the 50% off clearance rack? Last time I went in the rack was still there but it didn't have the 50% off signs. Only reason I bothered to go to that store.

[kingsoby1]

Yeah they stopped... I tried to get a few things I saw on there and couldn't get the discount.

[BattleChicken]

Eagan Game Crazy's going out of business sale is at 50% off now, as of yesterday. I picked up Final Fantasy 1 for the PSP (i've bought the game like 10 times now...) every extend extra, and Spiderman 3 for the Xbox 360.

hey still have a LOT of new Xbox 360 titles, lots of new PS2, some Gamecube and a passable selection of DS games. LOTS of used PS2 and Xbox 1 games too -- ALL of it 50% off.

Any local CAGs might want to check it out. before the selection dwindles.

[VanillaGorilla]

Anyone know what the Bloomington Play N Trade has for Genesis games? Do they have a decent selection? I really don't want to drive from Eagan to Bloomington just to see nothing but Columns and Golden Axe carts.

[rmb]

Eagan Game Crazy's going out of business sale is at 50% off now, as of yesterday. I picked up Final Fantasy 1 for the PSP (i've bought the game like 10 times now...) every extend extra, and Spiderman 3 for the Xbox 360.

hey still have a LOT of new Xbox 360 titles, lots of new PS2, some Gamecube and a passable selection of DS games. LOTS of used PS2 and Xbox 1 games too -- ALL of it 50% off.

Any local CAGs might want to check it out. before the selection dwindles.

Where is this store located in Eagan?

[nintendokid]

Where is this store located in Eagan?

According to gamecrazy.com and yahoo local, this particular GC is actually considered St. Paul WTF! It's the one on Cliff Road.

Be aware that most of the good stuff have been shipped off to other branches. Most likely, you'll end up just wasting gas.

[BattleChicken]

You can always call ahead and check -- I actually got most of the PSP gems. Final fantasy, every extend extra, the mega man games...

If you just want a cheap copy of Spider man 3 or Superman for the 360, they have copies of that still.

Its getting to slim 'pickins, but you can always call ahead? I Just called them, and its still 50% off everything.

[pROvIs]

According to gamecrazy.com and yahoo local, this particular GC is actually considered St. Paul WTF! It's the one on Cliff Road.

Be aware that most of the good stuff have been shipped off to other branches. Most likely, you'll end up just wasting gas.

That happens all the time. For most immediate suburbs of minneapolis or st paul they show up as those from their postal codes. I have a few credit cards that still address my bills to minneapolis even though i live in Crystal. From what i've experienced, Crystal, Golden Valley, robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center all show up as Minneapolis. I'm not sure about the other suburbs in the south west. As far as St. Paul is concerned, roseville shows up that way but not sure of any others.

[nintendokid]

Interesting story: I used to be appliance salesman at Sears on Rice Street in St. Paul. An older couple moving down to Florida in a few months comes in to buy some stuff. At checkout I type in their zip code and they can see the register read "ROSEVILLE, MN". He immediately said in a very firm, almost demanding voice, "Please change that to Falcon Heights. We are not a part of Roseville." He was a very polite and respectful guy. I'm guessing he has had bad experiences in Roseville or he has enemies there. Do rich white folks have enemies? Mwa ahhahah. JK

[BattleChicken]

Do rich white folks have enemies?