Minnesota Deals Topic

[gameguy22006]

Thought I'd go ahead and create a topic for Minnesota. As usual, be sure to include specific info such as the store's location when posting a deal (and of course, information about the deal itself). Enjoy! :)

[Kayden]

I'm pretty sure Minnesotas best deal is any involving moving vans... :wall:

[gameguy22006]

:lol:

Come on, we've got to have some better deals than THAT :lol:

[VanillaGorilla]

Well, this is hardly a deal, but the Owatonna GameStop store has Musashi Samurai Legend new for $20, and a used copy of Persona 2 for $27.99 I believe. I don't know if it's the re-print version though.

[1SwtDeception]

Well everyone should know.. that the Gamestop in Midway always.. ALWAYS has that Buy 2 used games get 1 free. And I saw a lot of Persona 2 there.. I'm not too keen with Playstation RPGs but yea..

[gameguy22006]

Well everyone should know.. that the Gamestop in Midway always.. ALWAYS has that Buy 2 used games get 1 free.

Damn, I didn't know that :lol:

I always go to the Roseville or Maplewood Gamestops, but I'll definitely have to drop by the Midway one. Thanks for the info!

[Transformah]

Yay, Minnesota love... too bad there aren't many niche gamestores around here. I'll post if I see anything.

[1SwtDeception]

Roseville GS suck IMO there just isn't anything. The Maplewood one is fine... I've been there just once though. But man that place is far and the CC there seem so.. secluded? I just think that whole area is. I love the GameCrazy in Maplewood. I got my DC there and the keyboards just in the summer.

Anyone been to Joko? It's around Midway. I know it is a kind of "joke", but the place will reopen Oct 21.. well that place isn't that great, but I remember I got a Bujingai for $20 (from $24.00 down to $20). The cover was printed and no manual, but all I really wanted is the game. I'm wondering how management will be like and etc.

[VanillaGorilla]

Yay, Minnesota love... too bad there aren't many niche gamestores around here. I'll post if I see anything.
I know. I used to go to this place in Mounds View, Big 10 Video, and right next to it, there would be a different game store every year. One time it was Game Depot, another time it was Gamer X. The stores were never busy at all, which explains why they all went out of business.

[Transformah]

Gotta love the huge retailers taking over media sales. At least the new EP Best Buy opens on the 21st. Then I don't have to go to Richfield to sell my soul.

[tickdude]

Gotta love the huge retailers taking over media sales. At least the new EP Best Buy opens on the 21st. Then I don't have to go to Richfield to sell my soul.

Do you guys know if they will have a grand opening sale?

Speaking of huge retailers taking over the little guys, are there any Funco's left in the Twin Cities? I just moved back to the Cities, but back in the 90's I remember a Funco in Roseville (which is now a GS, which as another poster mentioned, sucks monkey balls).

I did hit the Half Price Books in St. Paul (Highland) and in Maplewood and there were a few decent titles for the PC. Additionally, saw some good game guides but I don't collect those.

[zarcon6]

sure all the funcos got converted into gamestops. at least all the ones i knew about did.

[Rihan]

The last Funco left I knew about was on the 3rd floor of MoA. Of course that has long since been turned into an EB.

[Nogib]

The last Funco left I knew about was on the 3rd floor of MoA. Of course that has long since been turned into an EB.

Ummm....no. There never was or has been a Funco on the 3rd floor of the MoA. There was one on 2nd, and that was turned into a GameStop like five or six years ago. Since then, the EBX, EB and both 1st and 2nd floor GameStops all closed and there is only a brand new GameStop up on 3rd left in that mall anymore.

[gameguy22006]

Ummm....no. There never was or has been a Funco on the 3rd floor of the MoA. There was one on 2nd, and that was turned into a GameStop like five or six years ago. Since then, the EBX, EB and both 1st and 2nd floor GameStops all closed and there is only a brand new GameStop up on 3rd left in that mall anymore.

Really? I didn't think that the Gamestop on the first floor closed...then again, I haven't been to MoA lately.

[Transformah]

The first floor gamestop closed a few months ago. It is now one of those Minnesota sweatshirt stores.

As for the EP BB grand opening, I saw a flyer in my STrib today with some deals. The only thing of note was a $15 giftcard for any combined purchase of $75 worth of CDs, DVDs and games. All the other stuff was meh.

[tickdude]

As for the EP BB grand opening, I saw a flyer in my STrib today with some deals. The only thing of note was a $15 giftcard for any combined purchase of $75 worth of CDs, DVDs and games. All the other stuff was meh.

Thanks Daz.

BTW...who's gonna be worse: Daunte or Brett?

[Transformah]

Daunte will throw for 4 ints and 0 TDs.

Brett has been smokin' the last 2 games (well last 1.5). I don't think there's anything left in the Vikes tank.

BTW, Bryant McKinnie is signing autographs at the BB on Saturday.

[Transformah]

Oh, also, I was just at MOA today... the Gamestop is on the 3rd floor across from the foodcourt.

[brmiller88]

As for the EP BB grand opening, I saw a flyer in my STrib today with some deals. The only thing of note was a $15 giftcard for any combined purchase of $75 worth of CDs, DVDs and games. All the other stuff was meh.

I'm assuming EP = Eden Prairie. Sorry, I just hadn't heard of this grand opening. Anyone know a date/dates for this event? Thanks!

P.S. People are still wasting their time with the Vikings? Move on to the Wild people. ;)

[gameguy22006]

Oh, also, I was just at MOA today... the Gamestop is on the 3rd floor across from the foodcourt.

Yeah, I was there today as well. I had never been there before...it was a lot bigger than Gamestops normally are.

[1SwtDeception]

I went to the GS at MOA and it is nicer/better looking than its previous locations.

BTW... this is off topic.. ish.. does anyone know that game.. that someone posted on the Video game deals.. or something. It was an anime style game and a side shooter. It's like this witch girl shooting bubbles and you get special weapons and it shoots bubbles in different ways..

[tickdude]

So...who's gonna hit TRU on Sunday (tomorrow)?

I live over by Roseville - the nearest TRU is in Maplewood though I've never been there. Which is the best TRU (in terms of game selection in the TC)?

BTW...Go Wild.

[Transformah]

Yes, sorry, EP = Eden Prairie.

I didn't notice dates on the flyer.

Skol Vikings

[VanillaGorilla]

I went to the GS at MOA and it is nicer/better looking than its previous locations.

BTW... this is off topic.. ish.. does anyone know that game.. that someone posted on the Video game deals.. or something. It was an anime style game and a side shooter. It's like this witch girl shooting bubbles and you get special weapons and it shoots bubbles in different ways..

Castle Shikigami 2, perhaps?

[1SwtDeception]

Castle Shikigami 2, perhaps?


Yea I wanted to use that as an example, but this was kinda "home brewed", but eh worth a try to ask.

I think Burnsville has a good game selection? I haven't gone to one in so long.. and not planning to.. for a while..

[jdirtybird32]

Man, I went to the TRU in St. Cloud today hoping to snag GTA:SA for Xbox, Shadow of the Colossus, and either RE4 or Soul Calibur III but they had none of the above in stock, nor anything good for that matter. The TRU here is horrible.

[Demolition Man]

Man, I went to the TRU in St. Cloud today hoping to snag GTA:SA for Xbox, Shadow of the Colossus, and either RE4 or Soul Calibur III but they had none of the above in stock, nor anything good for that matter. The TRU here is horrible.

Replace St. Cloud with Blaine and you just summed up mine. :lol:

[RedvsBlue]

Man, I went to the TRU in St. Cloud today hoping to snag GTA:SA for Xbox, Shadow of the Colossus, and either RE4 or Soul Calibur III but they had none of the above in stock, nor anything good for that matter. The TRU here is horrible.


Holy crap there's another St. Cloud CAGer?!?!? I can't believe it.

Replace St. Cloud with Blaine and you just summed up mine. :lol:

LOL, that's the closest TRU to my parents house where I stay on the weekends when I'm in the cities to work.

Two posts in a row of people that live by me, funky.

[inubu]

Just great...

I live in Coon Rapids (right next to Blaine). Now I know there are three of us fighting for the same games in the same store.

[RedvsBlue]

Just great...

I live in Coon Rapids (right next to Blaine). Now I know there are three of us fighting for the same games in the same store.


Don't worry, I'm only there on the weekends, BTW ever check out the Pawn America by Northtown? They usually have some pretty decent deals.

[Demolition Man]

Just great...

I live in Coon Rapids (right next to Blaine). Now I know there are three of us fighting for the same games in the same store.

Its even worse when one of them works at one of the stores. :lol:

[RedvsBlue]

Its even worse when one of them works at one of the stores. :lol:


Wait, you work at Blaine TRU? I used to work for that store! I mean technically anyway, I was part of the remodel crew a few years ago and got hired through the Blaine store but spent all my time working in the Bloomington store.

[Demolition Man]

Wait, you work at Blaine TRU? I used to work for that store! I mean technically anyway, I was part of the remodel crew a few years ago and got hired through the Blaine store but spent all my time working in the Bloomington store.

Nope, I'm across the street at CC. :D

[RedvsBlue]

Nope, I'm across the street at CC. :D


Ahh, I figured it was TRU cause that's the store we were talking about. Well its not wonder I didn't find squat at that CC during the $9.99 summer sale, did you guys have any Baten Kaitos when the sale started?

[gameguy22006]

So...who's gonna hit TRU on Sunday (tomorrow)?

I live over by Roseville - the nearest TRU is in Maplewood though I've never been there. Which is the best TRU (in terms of game selection in the TC)?

BTW...Go Wild.

You're haven't missed out on anything at the Maplewood TRU. I've found the Roseville location to have a much better selection...only problem is that they closed down :lol:

[Demolition Man]

Ahh, I figured it was TRU cause that's the store we were talking about. Well its not wonder I didn't find squat at that CC during the $9.99 summer sale, did you guys have any Baten Kaitos when the sale started?

If I remember right we only had a few copies and they went pretty quickly. And no it was not me who took em all. I only snagged "Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King" for the GBA and "Ridge Racer" for the DS during the sale along with the XBox "Return Of The King" for $7.50ish.

Tempted to grab "Prince Of Persia" for the GBA now that its $7.50ish. :D

[inubu]

One of the employees at the Circuit City in Coon Rapids spent about 30 minutes finding the one copy in stock of MegaMan Anniversary Collection for the GameCube when it went on sale. He even knew that I must have known about the sale from a "list posted online." If only all store employees were that dedicated. . .

[Rihan]

One of the employees at the Circuit City in Coon Rapids spent about 30 minutes finding the one copy in stock of MegaMan Anniversary Collection for the GameCube when it went on sale. He even knew that I must have known about the sale from a "list posted online." If only all store employees were that dedicated. . .


Make sure you give a good word to his manager. Its not too often we come across employees this willing to hunt things down.

[Demolition Man]

One of the employees at the Circuit City in Coon Rapids spent about 30 minutes finding the one copy in stock of MegaMan Anniversary Collection for the GameCube when it went on sale. He even knew that I must have known about the sale from a "list posted online." If only all store employees were that dedicated. . .

:applause: :applause: :applause:

Glad I was able to help. :D

[Demolition Man]

Oh and I must admit that the Half Price Books in Coon Rapids has improved quite a bit lately. I've gotten some good scores including:

Twlight Zone The Complete Series (the recent UPN one) - $9.98
Full House Season One - $9.98
Pink Floyd - The Early Singles - $7.98 (this is pretty rare as this only got released with the Shine On boxset)

They have also gotten a LARGE amount of Laserdiscs as of lately. There are a few that I might end up picking up eventually as well. :)

[inubu]

I've all but given up on the Half Price Books in Coon Rapids when it comes to console games. It's a great place to pick up NFL Fever 2003 for $7.99, but that's about it for selection. PC games are really hit or miss. I do like their return policy -- full credit if returned within 30 days on all software/games. For about six months, I bought/returned for credit/rebought games using the same original credit again and again. I was the ultimate CAG.

Most of my money goes to the Pawn America mentioned a few posts back. They do odd pricing, though. They'll have a Luigi's Mansion for $20.00 sitting right next to an identical one for $8.00. I bought a used Gamecube with one controller from one of their eBay auctions for $33.00 -- with no shipping because I just picked it up at their Fridley location -- and it looked brand new.

[inubu]

Oh, and by the way, if it really was you, demomanTNA, that found that Megaman game for me, thanks! I was so excited to get it. Now maybe someday I'll have the time to play it.

[Demolition Man]

Yeah that HPB is crap when it comes to console games. Then again I understand why they don't get much in when they pay even lower than Gamestop or EB does - and HPB also will take pretty much anything so that is why you see floods of NFL Fever 2003 (amongst every other older sports game).

I do agree Pawn America does have some odd pricing. Same with the Goodwill next to the Target Greatland by Northtown. They just got a TON of Target's recent clearance items in and obviously they have been marked up far over what Target was clearing them out for... well except for the Samsung 26 inch HDTV (which at $250 is a nice deal tho the remote is missing... unless they got it at the register since I didn't ask).

[Demolition Man]

Oh, and by the way, if it really was you, demomanTNA, that found that Megaman game for me, thanks! I was so excited to get it. Now maybe someday I'll have the time to play it.

Never a problem to help out a fellow CAGer. I figure since many other forum members around here have helped me score some nice deals that its fair to return the favor by helping out myself (by posting CC markdowns, clearance lists, etc etc etc).

Anyways... gotta get ready for my shift soon. Sadly I get to miss out on watching the Vikes game this week on my nice HDTV but hell... not like as if I am missing anything. :rofl:

[Transformah]

Daunte is out for the rest of the season and for most of next. What do you all think, time to tank the season and hope for drafting Matt Leinart?

[starman9000]

Daunte is out for the rest of the season and for most of next. What do you all think, time to tank the season and hope for drafting Matt Leinart?


Well, I think the decision to "tank" the season is really nothing that they can control, their lack of talent/coaching is already taking care of that. If they did try to tank, they would probably end up backdooring into the playoffs again.

[Demolition Man]

Well, I think the decision to "tank" the season is really nothing that they can control, their lack of talent/coaching is already taking care of that. If they did try to tank, they would probably end up backdooring into the playoffs again.

Worse yet is if they end up backdooring into the Super Bowl. :hot:

Given the Vikes... anything IS possible.

[dragonreborn23]

Hehe, well Brad Johnson is old, slow, and not very flashy, but he certainly won't lose the Vikes games like a certain other guy. (whose knee they are still scraping up off the field) This might be a blessing for the Vikings no matter what happens. On one hand they could turn their season around...I mean this is the NFC North people! On the other hand they lose every game they have left and have a chance at Matt Lienart or Vince Young. Lets face it, Culpepper has been exposed as a fraud. Moss made him look like an MVP. I was fooled like everyone else. Hopefully Ziggy can fix the mess that is the Minnesota Vikings.

[inubu]

If anyone wants to feel sorry for me, the ONLY television I watch is the Vikings games (as TV eats up valuable gaming time). I don't mind having Brad Johnson back at the helm (not that he will do us any good), as I was sad when we traded him back in 1998. For some reason, we traded him in favor of such MVP quarterbacks as Warren Moon and Randall Cunningham. And four years later, Johnson won a Superbowl. And the Vikings . . . well, at least they can still be contenders in Madden 98.

[1SwtDeception]

Hey any of you guys saw the Mario DDR contest flyer for EB? Anyone going?

[jdirtybird32]

Ewww. Then I'd have to go to EB. Anybody played Mario DDR and is it worthwhile?

Also, Demoman who is the woman in your sig?

[dbiersdorf]

Anyone seen any locations that carry Pheonix Wright or Trauma Center for DS near Edina/Minneapolis? I have yet to see either in stores, and I want both.

(preferablly best buy so i can use gamer gift card)

[RedvsBlue]

Anyone seen any locations that carry Pheonix Wright or Trauma Center for DS near Edina/Minneapolis? I have yet to see either in stores, and I want both.

(preferablly best buy so i can use gamer gift card)


A poster in another thread claimed that Best Buy won't be carrying Phoenix Wright.

[dbiersdorf]

What, why?

[inubu]

Can anyone verify seeing a copy of Fable: The Lost Chapters in either a Best Buy or Circuit City in the Twin Cities area? I was hoping to pick up a copy with the Best Buy 2 for $30 deal, but no one at Best Buy had any idea what that game even was, if it ever was in stock, or ever would be in stock.

One more thing . . . hooray for the Vikings! Six yards of total offense in the first half and they still win.

[snoopydoggy2002]

anyone one going early for a 360?

[Transformah]

Yes, go Vikes, but the worst possible scenario is that we win enough games to keep Mike Tice.

I was thinking of picking up a 360 Snoop. I see that the flagship BB by the headquarters in Richfield is getting about 180 of them. Other BBs around here are getting 60-70. If I get that urge to pick one up, I'll just try walking in at opening.

[Demolition Man]

Can anyone verify seeing a copy of Fable: The Lost Chapters in either a Best Buy or Circuit City in the Twin Cities area? I was hoping to pick up a copy with the Best Buy 2 for $30 deal, but no one at Best Buy had any idea what that game even was, if it ever was in stock, or ever would be in stock.

I swear I have seen it at my CC but don't quote me as I've been gone since last Friday.

[graft]

Man, you guys need to stop going to GameStop. FuncoLand was of course a locally owned company, which is why MN has so many GameStops now (since Funcoland sold out to the company that owns GameStop), but it's rare to see even a decent deal there.

GameCrazy is the place to go. There's one in Roseville off of Snelling, South of the mall area, across the street from the HarMar theater. The guys that work there are pretty cool and laid back. They're usually more on-top of new realeases than all of the other stores around here too.

I went there and picked up Gunstar Super Heroes (no other stores had it in), and I talked to the guys a while about the new Katamari game. I said that I didn't want to pay $30 for it. They looked around, and they didn't have any used copies, so the guy was cool enough to offer me $5 off. I think they liked the fact that I could talk to them about old NES games, too. Anyway, if you're cool, you might be able to get stuff for cheaper than usual there. Don't pressure them to give you a discount though, I don't want to lose my discounts D:

[RedvsBlue]

Man, you guys need to stop going to GameStop. FuncoLand was of course a locally owned company, which is why MN has so many GameStops now (since Funcoland sold out to the company that owns GameStop), but it's rare to see even a decent deal there.

GameCrazy is the place to go. There's one in Roseville off of Snelling, South of the mall area, across the street from the HarMar theater. The guys that work there are pretty cool and laid back. They're usually more on-top of new realeases than all of the other stores around here too.

I went there and picked up Gunstar Super Heroes (no other stores had it in), and I talked to the guys a while about the new Katamari game. I said that I didn't want to pay $30 for it. They looked around, and they didn't have any used copies, so the guy was cool enough to offer me $5 off. I think they liked the fact that I could talk to them about old NES games, too. Anyway, if you're cool, you might be able to get stuff for cheaper than usual there. Don't pressure them to give you a discount though, I don't want to lose my discounts D:

I can testify that the Roseville Gamecrazy is awesome (that's where I ordered my Suikoden 2!) but the Gamecrazy in St. Cloud here is probably one of the worst video game stores I've ever been in. If your buying anything other than Nintendo in there, they WILL heckle you and talk down to you. Their fanboyishness is just sickening and the biggest reason why I refused to renew my MVP membership this month.

The Gamestop up here though, for the most part, is a awesome. There's a few employees who's heads are way up their asses. But the manager of the store is awesome and definetly makes it the best video game store of the 3 (eb, gamestop, gamecrazy) up here.

Edit- BTW, I believe Gamestop's headquarters are still in MN, so while it is a huge company, it could still be considered locally owned.

[jdirtybird32]

Yeah, I'd have to agree 100% about the St. Cloud/Waite Park GC. It is by far the worst game store I've ever been in ever! I actually had one of the crappy employees there tell me he hoped the game I went in there to reserve (an Xbox title) would never come into that store. So I took my $50 over to Gamestop and spent it there. Although I'd also agree other then the manager at GS the rest of the crew is a bunch of crap. EB...I won't even go into that one in this post but our EB is the crap as well. I make it easy on myself and shop at Target ;)

[Demolition Man]

I pretty much have given up on Gamestop a long time ago... well at least the Northtown location (or locations for now as we got TWO of them across from each other). One time I called looking for the Pelican System Selector Pro and the guy said "yeah we got it." So I go on in but it turns out that he mistook the Gamestop cheapy componet selector for the Pelican one. Easy mistake but his stupidity afterwards is what pissed me off when he claimed that "the Pelican got recalled" after he admitted a moment prior to not knowing the difference between the two.

[toastapley]

I pretty much have given up on Gamestop a long time ago... well at least the Northtown location (or locations for now as we got TWO of them across from each other). One time I called looking for the Pelican System Selector Pro and the guy said "yeah we got it." So I go on in but it turns out that he mistook the Gamestop cheapy componet selector for the Pelican one. Easy mistake but his stupidity afterwards is what pissed me off when he claimed that "the Pelican got recalled" after he admitted a moment prior to not knowing the difference between the two.
pelican is the company that actually makes the accessories with the gamestop name on them. any of the old "pelican" packaging did get recalled. pelican is still the brand that makes it though

[Satoshi-kun]

I just want to say that I love the GameCrazy over in Blaine. The people there are friendly and don't hassle you as bad as the GameStop employees over at Northtown.

They just need to stock up more on games. =(

[RedvsBlue]

Yeah, I'd have to agree 100% about the St. Cloud/Waite Park GC. It is by far the worst game store I've ever been in ever! I actually had one of the crappy employees there tell me he hoped the game I went in there to reserve (an Xbox title) would never come into that store. So I took my $50 over to Gamestop and spent it there. Although I'd also agree other then the manager at GS the rest of the crew is a bunch of crap. EB...I won't even go into that one in this post but our EB is the crap as well. I make it easy on myself and shop at Target ;)

Yep, sounds like something they would do. One time I was in there one of the fanboys was reading an EGM that was talking about some big name XBox game coming out (I can't remember which one cause it was probably 8 months ago). Anyway he's talking to one of his fellow fanboy/coworkers saying, "This is fucking bullshit, why doesn't EGM just admit they're on Microsoft's payroll? This game is garbage, how can they give it such a high score, its so obvious that Microsoft is just fuckin paying them off"

Now I don't mind swearing, its highly unprofessional but I'm not gonna get in a hissy fit over it. HOWEVER, I was not the only person in the store, in fact, there were children in there as he's spouting all this off? WTF? Furthermore, how could he know if the game was garbage? For one, he's probably never touched anything that isn't nintendo in his life and THE GAME WASN'T EVENE RELEASED! I'm not a big fan of one company owning all the game stores in town but I'd be happy if gamecrazy closed.

[RedvsBlue]

I just want to say that I love the GameCrazy over in Blaine. The people there are friendly and don't hassle you as bad as the GameStop employees over at Northtown.

They just need to stock up more on games. =(

Yeah, I got into an argument with them too. Maybe its better that I don't shop at gamecrazy anymore.

[toastapley]

I just want to say that I love the GameCrazy over in Blaine. The people there are friendly and don't hassle you as bad as the GameStop employees over at Northtown.

They just need to stock up more on games. =(
which gamestop at northtown? how do they hassle you?

[Transformah]

Cold out there, ain't it? Anyone waiting in line for a 360?

[toastapley]

Cold out there, ain't it? Anyone waiting in line for a 360?
it's freezing outside. if your going to wait in line for a 360, don't do it at wallmart. most wallmarts are only getting 6. best buy or circuit city is a much better bet

[RedvsBlue]

it's freezing outside. if your going to wait in line for a 360, don't do it at wallmart. most wallmarts are only getting 6. best buy or circuit city is a much better bet


Actually one advantage to 24 hour walmarts is that they usually let you wait inside. My friends were able to wait inside when they waited in line for the Gamecube.

[toastapley]

Actually one advantage to 24 hour walmarts is that they usually let you wait inside. My friends were able to wait inside when they waited in line for the Gamecube.
i just don't wanna try and fight over six 360's at a walmart. i think i'll have a better chance at best buy. most are getting at least 40

[Transformah]

I would rather do it at BB just because I'd get $15 in RZ certificates. Plus, I need to pick up an iPod nano for my GF.

Is this 360 really worth $500? I just can't decide.

[1SwtDeception]

I really don't think the 360 is worth $500. I don't it's worth that much to me. But hey I'm a Nintendo fan so I don't think my say would count as anything. I played it at Walmart and it's well I'm not an avid Xbox player so I just think the controls are smoother? Graphics are nice whatever. But I do think you should wait for a price drop on the 360. I thought there was going to be one later on anyways.

Yea the GC in Roseville is pretty friendly. Maplewood is all right. Eden Prarie is pretty nice too, although I've been there once. GC in Eagan is really nice. This dude gave me free rentals coupons over there when I didn't buy any systems.

Gamestop is fine. I only take advantage of the GC on University. As I said they have that everlasting Buy 2 Used Get 1 Free deal.

[tickdude]

GameCrazy is the place to go. There's one in Roseville off of Snelling, South of the mall area, across the street from the HarMar theater. The guys that work there are pretty cool and laid back. They're usually more on-top of new realeases than all of the other stores around here too.

So true. They are awesome, know their games, and are very nice to boot. That GS in Roseville off Cty Rd B2...that's a freakin' nightmare.

Being a totally CAG, I am now getting the bug to purchase an Xbox. That's right - not a 360, but a good ol' fashioned, what do we do with these in about 6 mo. Xbox. He, he, he.

Finally, the Vikes will win enough games to get a lousy draft pick (definitely not Leinhart) but I don't think Tice will be asked back next year. And the freaking Wild also need to let loose those purse strings a little bit, otherwise they will never compete with Vancouver or Colorado.

[jdirtybird32]

Yep, sounds like something they would do. One time I was in there one of the fanboys was reading an EGM that was talking about some big name XBox game coming out (I can't remember which one cause it was probably 8 months ago). Anyway he's talking to one of his fellow fanboy/coworkers saying, "This is fucking bullshit, why doesn't EGM just admit they're on Microsoft's payroll? This game is garbage, how can they give it such a high score, its so obvious that Microsoft is just fuckin paying them off"

Now I don't mind swearing, its highly unprofessional but I'm not gonna get in a hissy fit over it. HOWEVER, I was not the only person in the store, in fact, there were children in there as he's spouting all this off? WTF? Furthermore, how could he know if the game was garbage? For one, he's probably never touched anything that isn't nintendo in his life and THE GAME WASN'T EVENE RELEASED! I'm not a big fan of one company owning all the game stores in town but I'd be happy if gamecrazy closed.

I'm pretty sure I know the exact guy your talking about too, his name is Gully. He's a total Nintendo mark, and a bad one at that. The guy hates anything that's not made from the Big N.

Far as the 360 goes, most stores should be getting a good shippment of them with Wal-marts, BBs, and the crappy video game stores in each town, they shouldn't be really hard to find. Plus if you're in St. Cloud, you could just line up at like Shopko, nobody goes there. Plus whats a good time to start camping out if you're not going to Walmart?

[Rxneo]

I work in the GS in Shakopee. I think we have a used guilty gear, and guilty gear 2, but they both dont have boxes. And the Walmart next to us has a sealed Fatal Frame 2 (at least they did from last Saturday). I heard those games are uncommon so i decided to mention them. Oh, and also the GS in Savage has really old Strategy Guides (back to PS1 games) so stop by there. But I'm not sure if they still have them, b/c the district manager has been coming down lately and telling us (Shakopee and Savage) to get rid of crap and switch everything around for the 360 launch, so it's been hell lately. In the Cub Foods in Bloomington, you can sometimes get a $2.00 off used DVD's and Games $10.00 and up on the back of your reciept for Discland (btw Discland rules). I kinda cheat by buying a pack of kool aid for like 15 cents and then sometimes i get the coupon. It doesnt always work because you know, chance and propibility and what not. Anyways, hopes that helps someone.

[RedvsBlue]

I'm pretty sure I know the exact guy your talking about too, his name is Gully. He's a total Nintendo mark, and a bad one at that. The guy hates anything that's not made from the Big N.

Far as the 360 goes, most stores should be getting a good shippment of them with Wal-marts, BBs, and the crappy video game stores in each town, they shouldn't be really hard to find. Plus if you're in St. Cloud, you could just line up at like Shopko, nobody goes there. Plus whats a good time to start camping out if you're not going to Walmart?

I'm not sure what the guy's name is but he is frickin annoying. He's kinda tall and skinny and talks with this real know-it-all attitude. I've been tempted to go in there lately for the classic 3 for $15 but I don't feel like dealing with their fanboy bullshit.

Yeah my friends and I were out this afternoon and we saw 360 stuff at Target and EBGames (yeah I know but we were walking around the mall bored). I haven't been to Best Buy lately so I'm not sure what they've gotten in.

As far as the 360 goes, I'll definetly be getting it at Target because I can still use my mom's employee discount (with that and free health insurance till I'm 25, Target is definetly my favorite company!) So its gonna end up saving me $50 when I end up getting a premium bundle, extra wireless controller, and perfect dark zero. Your definetly right about Shopko, both of them are ALWAYS dead, the wast side one does better than the east side but still, there isn't much to 'em. Since I live pretty close to the east end target I'm just gonna stay up all night and drive up there every so often and get in line as soon as I see one forming.

[Demolition Man]

I just want to say that I love the GameCrazy over in Blaine. The people there are friendly and don't hassle you as bad as the GameStop employees over at Northtown.

They just need to stock up more on games. =(

I haven't been to Game Crazy yet, but eventually I'll make my way there. Of course now I love the fact that we got TWO fucking Gamestops in the Northtown Mall area. Of course that might lead to a better potential of finding better DVDs during the buy 2 get 1 free sales (that's if they ever get what I'm looking for, which never happens).

[Demolition Man]

pelican is the company that actually makes the accessories with the gamestop name on them. any of the old "pelican" packaging did get recalled. pelican is still the brand that makes it though

That makes better sense then the idiot saying that "they were defective." Oh well, that's retail for you in general. For every one even semi intelligent person you'll have at least five idiot employees. Not to sound mean about it but yeah some people are just not meant for retail.

(And further no offense but some people are not meant to be out in public period on either working or being the customer for that matter - but I'll save my customer sucks rants for another forum all together)

[RedvsBlue]

I haven't been to Game Crazy yet, but eventually I'll make my way there. Of course now I love the fact that we got TWO fucking Gamestops in the Northtown Mall area. Of course that might lead to a better potential of finding better DVDs during the buy 2 get 1 free sales (that's if they ever get what I'm looking for, which never happens).


That's ridiculous. They're like starbucks proximity closeness. I'm thinking that since the newer Gamestop was supposed to be an EB at one point that when Gamestop bought them out the owner wouldn't let Gamestop out of EB's lease obligation so now Gamestop is stuck with two locations less than a block apart.

[Satoshi-kun]

which gamestop at northtown? how do they hassle you?

The old one. Preorders. They push it as bad as CompUSA in Fridley. ^_^

[Transformah]

I had settled on NOT getting the 360 on Tuesday, but then I saw the PGR3 commercial on HDNET last night and I couldn't believe the graphics. It looks so good. I should hold out until next year though because I'm sure it'll drop at least $50 when the PS3 debuts.

[RedvsBlue]

The old one. Preorders. They push it as bad as CompUSA in Fridley. ^_^


There's a compusa in fridley? When/where did this happen?

[Kayden]

I wanna get off work so I can get my videocard from BB :bouncy:

[jdirtybird32]

I'm not sure what the guy's name is but he is frickin annoying. He's kinda tall and skinny and talks with this real know-it-all attitude. I've been tempted to go in there lately for the classic 3 for $15 but I don't feel like dealing with their fanboy bullshit.

Yeah my friends and I were out this afternoon and we saw 360 stuff at Target and EBGames (yeah I know but we were walking around the mall bored). I haven't been to Best Buy lately so I'm not sure what they've gotten in.

As far as the 360 goes, I'll definetly be getting it at Target because I can still use my mom's employee discount (with that and free health insurance till I'm 25, Target is definetly my favorite company!) So its gonna end up saving me $50 when I end up getting a premium bundle, extra wireless controller, and perfect dark zero. Your definetly right about Shopko, both of them are ALWAYS dead, the wast side one does better than the east side but still, there isn't much to 'em. Since I live pretty close to the east end target I'm just gonna stay up all night and drive up there every so often and get in line as soon as I see one forming.


Now I've got someone to watch for in line, darn. My wife works at the east side Target. I just don't know what time I want to start waiting. My fingers are crossed since I used to work there myself too I can convince the elec's manager to put 1 on hold just incase ;)

But yeah that guy you described at GC is the one I was talking about. He thinks he knows everything about video games but loves the Nintendo more then life itself. Oh well, just a few more days til I can play the 360. I picked up the Battery Charger kit thing, Call of Duty 2 and Madden. Now I just need them to get PDZ which is the only game they don't have in yet.

[toastapley]

The old one. Preorders. They push it as bad as CompUSA in Fridley. ^_^
ya i know, but that's there job so i don't get mad at them. i think they are pretty cool but i like the guys at the newer store better. they had some pretty hard to find psx games and the manager is really cool about not letting employees hold all the good stuff

[Demolition Man]

There's a compusa in fridley? When/where did this happen?

Yeah I'd like to know when this happened too. Speaking of which is there any good PC store in the Anoka area by any chance? The CPU fan on my box is going out and there is no way I'm paying $20 for a freakin CPU fan/heat sink kit when all I need is the $5 fan.

[1SwtDeception]

So hey what the hell is this on reprints of Rhapsody and Gitaroo Man? I guess it's cool and all. But I saw Rhapsody at the MOA GS. I'm going on a guess here if they had this at the University St. GS you guys could get a pretty good deal for that buy 2 used games and get 1 free.

Just a note.. A lot of Ace Combat 5 at TRU in Bloomington and I thought Sam Goody? at the MOA had some okay $8.99 games (just old games that you wait for a price drop on -- Onimusha 2,3, Clock Tower 3, Whiplash, around that level).

[toastapley]

anyone have any luck getting battlefield from sears for $19.99?

[Satoshi-kun]

My apologies, I meant Woodbury, not Fridley.

[VanillaGorilla]

I pretty much have given up on Gamestop a long time ago... well at least the Northtown location (or locations for now as we got TWO of them across from each other). One time I called looking for the Pelican System Selector Pro and the guy said "yeah we got it." So I go on in but it turns out that he mistook the Gamestop cheapy componet selector for the Pelican one. Easy mistake but his stupidity afterwards is what pissed me off when he claimed that "the Pelican got recalled" after he admitted a moment prior to not knowing the difference between the two.

Northtown area, eh? What city do you live in? I used to live over by that area.

[dbiersdorf]

Hey guys, just a heads up a Games 'N Go is opening in Southdale at Edina tomorrow! I'm going first thing in the morning. :)

[twiztidgear]

There's a Games 'N Go in Brooklyn Park also. It's a decent place, they have stuff from pretty much all generations. Prices are a bit high though. I don't think this one will be lasting very long as a big new Gamestop moved in down the road just a while ago.

[gameguy22006]

Did anyone here go out early for Black Friday? (I sorta wanted to, but I was out of town earlier today) Maybe I'll do a little shopping tomorrow though.

[HeyBeerman]

Didn't leave the house. Sadly, there was nothing I needed today. Might try for the DS @ Target this weekend tho.

[Demolition Man]

Sadly I had to work but otherwise if I didn't have to work on BF then I would of stayed home as I know how crazy people get on BF.

[Transformah]

I went to the BB by Ridgedale on BF. Picked up an iPod nano for my GF w/ a $25 iTunes giftcard for free. I also got the new War of the Worlds DVD, which was supposed to be $14.99, but when I checked my receipt, it rang as $19.99. Would it be possible to go get the $5 do you think?

[Demolition Man]

I went to the BB by Ridgedale on BF. Picked up an iPod nano for my GF w/ a $25 iTunes giftcard for free. I also got the new War of the Worlds DVD, which was supposed to be $14.99, but when I checked my receipt, it rang as $19.99. Would it be possible to go get the $5 do you think?

BBY's $14.99 price on WotW ended on Wednesday that week.

[Transformah]

BBY's $14.99 price on WotW ended on Wednesday that week.

I was afraid of that, but they still had the sign up on the display. I'd never be able to convince them of that though.

[iflabs]

There's no Gamerush in Minnesota? I read the deal with the automataic $10 off any new game ($49.99) and tried looking for a Gamerush but can't find any. Do we even have one?

[1SwtDeception]

Nope MN doesn't have any Gamerush.

[SDMeslow]

thought others might be interested -

timesplitters: future perfect is $9.99 for gc and ps2 in the clearance at the maplewood toys r us, and there are still a few copies left. xbox rang up at $49.99.

[Demolition Man]

Don't die on us Minnesota Deals Topic thread... come on my fellow MNers.... keep this thread ALIVE. :D

[inubu]

If only there would be a good deal in Minnesota, I would love to post it. I was hoping the local Costcos would get in a shipment of Xbox 360s like on the East/West coast, but no such luck. I frequent the pawn shops, EB games, and Toys 'R Us in the area, and there hasn't been anything worth buying or even talking about for a long time.

[RedvsBlue]

If only there would be a good deal in Minnesota, I would love to post it. I was hoping the local Costcos would get in a shipment of Xbox 360s like on the East/West coast, but no such luck. I frequent the pawn shops, EB games, and Toys 'R Us in the area, and there hasn't been anything worth buying or even talking about for a long time.


Yep, I agree. It takes a lot of hunting for us MN CAGers to get a great deal. Also, when the fuck do we get a Gamerush!?!?

[Transformah]

... or a Fry's

[gameguy22006]

I know, it sucks. We miss out on a lot of deals that the rest of the country gets.

[Snoozer]

RvB: Have you checked out the Media Play in St Cloud yet? If so, anything to speak of?
I am tempted to drive up there and check out the store closing sales. That wont be happening for awhile with this damn snow storm!

[inubu]

My cousin lives in Freeport, MN, just north of St Cloud and he was telling me about the Media Play closing. If I lived as close as him, I would be checking there for deals all the time.

[RedvsBlue]

RvB: Have you checked out the Media Play in St Cloud yet? If so, anything to speak of?
I am tempted to drive up there and check out the store closing sales. That wont be happening for awhile with this damn snow storm!

Don't bother, there's plenty of other better deals out there right now. Video games are only 10% at this point which means that the $10 off best buy coupon is still a better deal. The DVDs are only 20% off and that doesn't make up for Media Play's already high markup.

[Demolition Man]

Yep, I agree. It takes a lot of hunting for us MN CAGers to get a great deal.

Exactly. However it feels pretty sweet whenever I can find a deal. Speaking of which I was at the Northtown Toys R Us last Friday. They had some pretty good deals going on including some good games marked down to $9.99 including "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicals" for the GC and "Atari Retro Collection" for the DS.

I also periodically check the Half Price Books by Northtown at least once a week. Seems like as of lately I always find at least one good deal per visit. Best deal I've gotten is the rare Pink Floyd CD "The Early Singles" which only got released with the ubber leet "Shine On" boxset and a copy of Bucker And Garcia's "Pac-Man Fever" CD.

Speaking of which I think I need to make a stop by over there very soon... :D

[tickdude]

Best deal I've gotten is the rare Pink Floyd CD "The Early Singles" which only got released with the ubber leet "Shine On" boxset and a copy of Bucker And Garcia's "Pac-Man Fever" CD.

Never thought I would see the day that Pink Floyd and Pac-Man Fever would be mentioned in the same breath.

Gotta go to the Maplewood shopping uber urban sprawl this weekend and do the ol' EB -> TRU -> Half-Price Books run. I gotta agree with you guys about the lack of places to purchase cag's, and with the eventual merger and downsizing of the GameStop / EBGames monster, our choices will be further limited. Maybe Best Buy will change their ways and offer more in the way of discounts to bring back the "devil customers". We may purchase games for cheap, but if they kept them cheap, they would probably recover their margin since we would definitely keep the shelves empty! Either that, or hell freezes over.

[RedvsBlue]

Never thought I would see the day that Pink Floyd and Pac-Man Fever would be mentioned in one paragraph.

Gotta go to the Maplewood shopping uber urban sprawl this weekend and do the ol' EB -> TRU -> Half-Price Books run.

Don't forget about the Gamestop and that independent video game store over by Noodles and IHOP. I love going out to Maplewood, only I also add Shinders to my trip also to see about comics. So much good stuff right there in that little area. Maybe I'll go out there this weekend when I'm at my parents house.

[RedvsBlue]

Speaking of which I think I need to make a stop by over there very soon... :D
Meh, don't bother. I was there last weekend and they didn't have squat.

BTW, I keep forgetting to ask. Was it someone from here that got that Valkyrie Profile strategy guide they had there a few months ago? I saw it one day and passed, then that night I looked for it on Ebay and when I came back the next day the guide was gone.

[tickdude]

Don't forget about the Gamestop and that independent video game store over by Noodles and IHOP. I love going out to Maplewood, only I also add Shinders to my trip also to see about comics. So much good stuff right there in that little area. Maybe I'll go out there this weekend when I'm at my parents house.

WHAT...there's a store by the IHOP?!?!? I have to add that to the itinerary. Guess that will another hour to the search....

[Demolition Man]

Meh, don't bother. I was there last weekend and they didn't have squat.

Its hit and miss with that HPB. There has been times when I would go one day and find not a thing yet show up the next day and easily find a few things within a few minutes that weren't there the day before. Then again it depends on what you are looking for too. Me... its usually CDs, DVDs, and (gasp) Laserdiscs.

[RedvsBlue]

Its hit and miss with that HPB. There has been times when I would go one day and find not a thing yet show up the next day and easily find a few things within a few minutes that weren't there the day before. Then again it depends on what you are looking for too. Me... its usually CDs, DVDs, and (gasp) Laserdiscs.

I almost bought a Jurassic Park Laserdisc there not too long ago. I don't have a Laserdisc player but JP is like a childhood nostalgia thing for me (I think I was about 10 or 11 when it came out).

[Demolition Man]

I almost bought a Jurassic Park Laserdisc there not too long ago. I don't have a Laserdisc player but JP is like a childhood nostalgia thing for me (I think I was about 10 or 11 when it came out).

I almost grabbed that one myself but since it has nothing on it that isn't on the current DVD I passed. Last LD I grabbed there was "Bambi" since it has the sound effect track that is NOT on the DVD release. Worth the $7 I paid for it right there just for that alone. :D

[SDMeslow]

The independent game store by Noodles & Company is Toyriffic - they're pretty good people, and they pay cash (albeit little) for games. They also have virtually every rare game I'm aware of... for a pretty hefty fee. Twice a year they do a half-off sale that's pretty well frequented, but they pull all the systems and rare stuff. Still worth checking out; I'll post it here the next time one comes around.

[Rxneo]

any one near the bloomington area? the only good places i know of is Discland and Games n Go, i heard there's a cool place in Eagan that sells a bunch of rare games but i cant find it! im a video game and dvd collector so if you guys know of any where thats close and sells rare stuff please let me know. oh and btw im really looking for the X files DVD's, i just starting getting into that show and have been searching for a month but no luck, and all i find on ebay is bootleg versions. please help, thanks.

[phorrest]

any one near the bloomington area? the only good places i know of is Discland and Games n Go, i heard there's a cool place in Eagan that sells a bunch of rare games but i cant find it! im a video game and dvd collector so if you guys know of any where thats close and sells rare stuff please let me know. oh and btw im really looking for the X files DVD's, i just starting getting into that show and have been searching for a month but no luck, and all i find on ebay is bootleg versions. please help, thanks.

That place in Eagan is probably Cedar Cliff Collectables (http://www.cedarcliffcollectibles.com/). I know how you feel about the X-Files DVDs, I just got a set that I bought off Ebay for somebody as a christmas gift and it was a bootleg even though the auction said it was the US release. A lot of sites like Deep Discount DVD list some X-Files seasons for around $35 shipping at the end of January so they may be getting a re-release at prices that aren't insane.

[Rxneo]

awesome, thanks for the site, and hopefully youre right about the x files re release, thated be awesome! thanks again

[tickdude]

The independent game store by Noodles & Company is Toyriffic - they're pretty good people, and they pay cash (albeit little) for games. Twice a year they do a half-off sale that's pretty well frequented, but they pull all the systems and rare stuff. Still worth checking out; I'll post it here the next time one comes around.

Thanks SD! That sounds awesome.

[iflabs]

Anyone planning to stop by TRU tomorrow for the markdowns?

I call TRU Blaine! -_-

[gameguy22006]

I call Maplewood :lol:

[Zman310]

Anyone planning to stop by TRU tomorrow for the markdowns?

I call TRU Blaine! -_-

Just leave me one copy of RE 4, that's all I ask.

[RedvsBlue]

Anyone planning to stop by TRU tomorrow for the markdowns?

I call TRU Blaine! -_-

Yeah, you, Demolition Man, and at least 1-2 others as well... Hence the reason I'm glad there's only one other CAG in St. Cloud and he doesn't post/visit very often.

[starman9000]

Anybody in Moorhead gonna go to the Fargo store? Maybe I should post in the ND thread, if there is one.

[Rihan]

Anybody in Moorhead gonna go to the Fargo store? Maybe I should post in the ND thread, if there is one.

I'll be there

[1SwtDeception]

Everyone seems far from the Twin Cities. I'd call Roseville or Burnsville, but I'm broke atm.

I don't think anyone knows what I'm talking about.. but what's that game store that's near 94E it's around the border of MN and WI. It has Sonic on the front window? But I think I'll check that store out one day.. if it's worth checking.

edit: There is no Roseville. I completely forgot.

[Rihan]

Everyone seems far from the Twin Cities. I'd call Roseville or Burnsville, but I'm broke atm.

I don't think anyone knows what I'm talking about.. but what's that game store that's near 94E it's around the border of MN and WI. It has Sonic on the front window? But I think I'll check that store out one day.. if it's worth checking.


Your probably thinking of Toyriffic in Hudson. I don't know if they have a Sonic in the window, but thats the only thing I can think of.

[starman9000]

I'll be there

Have you checked the store out at all? Im hoping for an RE4 and maybe a Pirates.

[Rihan]

I checked the store last night and made sure they had everything...

I'm assuming you are the one that walked in about 10 after 8.

I grabbed

RE4 x2
Pikmin 2 x2
Psychonauts
Golden Sun 2 (Lots of these left)

[starman9000]

I checked the store last night and made sure they had everything...

I'm assuming you are the one that walked in about 10 after 8.

I grabbed

RE4 x2
Pikmin 2 x2
Psychonauts
Golden Sun 2 (Lots of these left)

Thanks for leaving that last RE4.

I went back a little bit later for Pirates, and about 3 employees were looking for games for themselves.

FYI if anyone wants pirates the tag is on the top row, with no case around it.

[Snoozer]

I am going to hit the Ridgedale TRU shortly. I have my doubts though, as i never have any luck with that store...

[iflabs]

Well, I went in at roughly 3:00 PM today and came out with nothing. I just wanted Transformers. :(

[whiptcracker]

Well, I went in at roughly 3:00 PM today and came out with nothing. I just wanted Transformers. :(

There was a copy of Transformers at the Ridgedale TRU at 8am this morning. It wasn't on the shelf but was in with some of their other low priced games near the R-Zone counter.

Did really well at Ridgedale. RE4, Tekken 5, DDS, Halo 2, Doom 3, FF DoS were all there. Plenty of Tekken but I got the last two RE4's, DDS, and FF DoS. No other CAG's, just two guys with lists printed from Fat Wallet where there. Otherwise empty of pretty much any other customer.

[Rihan]

Thanks for leaving that last RE4.

I went back a little bit later for Pirates, and about 3 employees were looking for games for themselves.

FYI if anyone wants pirates the tag is on the top row, with no case around it.

No problem, I just needed 2, no sense hoarding games I don't need :D

[Azeroth2k]

Well, I went in at roughly 3:00 PM today and came out with nothing. I just wanted Transformers. :(

There was also at least one copy of Transformers at Burnsville when I went in today around 4. Surprisingly, it didn't seem like many people around there knew about the sale at all. The employess had no idea that there even WAS a sale.

I picked up Metal Slug Advance, F-Zero GX, Dark Cloud 2, & Romance of the Three Kingdoms X.

There were a lot of copies of Pariah, Predator, Project Snowblind, Blood Rayne 2 and at least one copy of FF I&II that I can remember off the top of my head. But if you go in, I would look around yourself because I asked the guy working there if he had seen any copies of Metal Slug Advance and he said he'd never seen it...while standing right in front of it.

[Demolition Man]

Just leave me one copy of RE 4, that's all I ask.

Leave me one too. I need some RE4 luvin too. :D

[SDMeslow]

Did any CAGs hit the Maplewood TRU? That's where I would've been, but I'm visiting family in Texas right now (and did well at the local TRU - RE4, Psychonauts, Killer 7, FF DOS). Just curious how their stock ended up being!

[tickdude]

Did any CAGs hit the Maplewood TRU? That's where I would've been, but I'm visiting family in Texas right now (and did well at the local TRU - RE4, Psychonauts, Killer 7, FF DOS). Just curious how their stock ended up being!

I didn't have a chance to go yesterday. I'm gonna give it a try today, but I'm not too optimistic.

[inubu]

I got RE4, Pikmin 2, and Fight Night: Round 2 from the Blaine TRU -- which were the exact 3 I wanted.

[Numsay]

I went to the TRU in Burnsville to check out the sale and noticed the Mario cart + ultimate Spiderman bundle + Starter kit for 149.99 deal. I went up to the guy working and of course they were out, but he told me I could build my own bundle including a DS + game of my choice + started kit for 129.99. Not a bad deal if you need a DS and want the new Castlevania game.

[tickdude]

Went to Maplewood TRU and there were $9.98 titles available, and the salesperson working there was AWESOME - he went through and told me which titles were on sale and available. I picked up titles for the GC...

Fight Night 2 (several available)
Def Jam 2 (avail)
Wario Ware (I think I got the last one)
Madden 05
Pokemon Channel (for the little kids...)

They also had Super Monkey Ball 1 & 2, Virtua Quest, and others I can't think of right now. However, the salesman told me someone came in last night and picked all 4 RE4...

No Mario Parties (4, 5) were in stock, either....

[Demolition Man]

Went to Blaine this morning. They had a bin setup that was a complete clusterfuck. I had to dig to find what I was looking for. I eventually found Madden 05 DS and Ninja Gaiden XBox - and somehow I didn't even notice Gaiden on the list at all until I got home. I had my hands on Doom 3 XBox but put it back. Stupid me as I realize I should of gotten it so I went back this afternoon. They were all gone. They did have the "limited" edition for $30, which I passed on. I'll wait for a good sale on the LE at this point, as I see many stores with FLOODS of them so I suspect some big markdowns soon on em.

No RE4 or anything else I was looking for. However if anyone is looking for the Texas Hold Em GBA game the Blaine location had at least 30 of them.

Oh, and for anyone who visited after 4:30 PM today you might notice that clusterfuck bin is a bit cleaner since I organized it while praying to find a Doom 3.... yeah I really feel pwned to have missed out.

[iflabs]

Went to Blaine this morning. They had a bin setup that was a complete clusterfuck. I had to dig to find what I was looking for. I eventually found Madden 05 DS and Ninja Gaiden XBox - and somehow I didn't even notice Gaiden on the list at all until I got home. I had my hands on Doom 3 XBox but put it back. Stupid me as I realize I should of gotten it so I went back this afternoon. They were all gone. They did have the "limited" edition for $30, which I passed on. I'll wait for a good sale on the LE at this point, as I see many stores with FLOODS of them so I suspect some big markdowns soon on em.

No RE4 or anything else I was looking for. However if anyone is looking for the Texas Hold Em GBA game the Blaine location had at least 30 of them.

Oh, and for anyone who visited after 4:30 PM today you might notice that clusterfuck bin is a bit cleaner since I organized it while praying to find a Doom 3.... yeah I really feel pwned to have missed out.

LMAO. In went in there on Thursaday at 3:00 PM; took a skim over the top of the pile of games and didn't bother any further. They didn't even have the ML11 action figures I were looking for. Argggghh matey.

[Demolition Man]

LMAO. In went in there on Thursaday at 3:00 PM; took a skim over the top of the pile of games and didn't bother any further. They didn't even have the ML11 action figures I were looking for. Argggghh matey.

Yeah that TRU is bad for being absolutely slow at getting new product. Took them forever just to get the TNA Series 2 line, but I finally grabbed the Christopher Daniels figure (and might go back to get Ron Killings). Hope they don't take forever getting Series 3 as there is a new Raven figure amongst it. :D

[dbiersdorf]

Well here's some random stuff that I've found nearby -

Games 'N Go at Southdale in Edina has a complete in box SEGA Genesis sports package that was some bundle way back when with two random sports games. The Genny is model 2. For $25 I thought it was a good deal, if it's still there and some of you want to crack into the Genesis scene this would be a good oprotunity.

Also Barnes and Noble in Edina has a handful of old PSX RPG guides which I can onjly assume would be worth a little bit, considering anything RPG in the PSX era manages a few pennies.

Video Plus in Crosslake Minnesota (30 minutes north of Brainard I think) has a good deal of boxed NES games for $3 a pop. I'm not into that stuff so I have no idea which titles are worth anything, but most were non-sports so I thought it would be worth mentioning.

[1SwtDeception]

Places are so far from St. Paul.. but I went to Midway area and Joko Games are selling used DS for $94.99 and used PSP for $199 if that's anything for people. Also GameStop over there changed their deal to the regular? Buy 3 Get 1 free used DVD and Games. I saw Rhapsody for $29.99. I remember at the MOA I saw it for $39.99.

Does anyone here work at Gamestop even? I hear it sucks to work at any retail store.. but anyone's personal experience in MN?

[Draykke]

I just finished my seasonal workings at the Sam Goody in the MoA, sucks just like any other retail job. I don't know if this has been posted anywhere yet, but we got a new set of clearance lists for games about a week ago, and some are frickin dirt cheap. Silent Hill 3 for $1.88, new. Actually, a lot of stuff went on clearance...

[gameguy22006]

Hmm, didn't notice that...I was at MOA a few days ago. I actually kind of like that Sam Goody because of their used stuff.

[Demolition Man]

I just discovered a few days ago that the Northtown Sam Goody closed and now there is a half baked arcade in its place. The only thing I miss about that Sam Goody was that it was the ONLY place I could find the yearly Pink Floyd calendar at. The store that sells calendars in the same mall never picks it up... yet they'll have at least 10 different Beatles ones guaranteeded.

[alberts]

I just discovered a few days ago that the Northtown Sam Goody closed and now there is a half baked arcade in its place. The only thing I miss about that Sam Goody was that it was the ONLY place I could find the yearly Pink Floyd calendar at. The store that sells calendars in the same mall never picks it up... yet they'll have at least 10 different Beatles ones guaranteeded.

There's an arcade there now? I might have to go check that out.

[nintendokid]

MN arcades are notorious for just plain sucking. I wouldn't waste my time going to check it out. Gee, let me guess what's there: Time Crisis 2, Crisis Zone, NBA Jam, Blitz 2003, only new games possibly Initial D (which get crammed up with Asian wannabe racers and kills the scene) and Tekken 5, which is already out on console and no one cares to meet up at arcades for tournaments anymore like in the late 90s with Tekken 3.

[alberts]

MN arcades are notorious for just plain sucking. I wouldn't waste my time going to check it out. Gee, let me guess what's there: Time Crisis 2, Crisis Zone, NBA Jam, Blitz 2003, only new games possibly Initial D (which get crammed up with Asian wannabe racers and kills the scene) and Tekken 5, which is already out on console and no one cares to meet up at arcades for tournaments anymore like in the late 90s with Tekken 3.

I really like Gameworks in Minneapolis. It's a really nice two-story place. I'm usually there on Thursdays from 9pm-1am. It's $11 and you get to play all night. It's expensive if you go and buy the credits and play games because they run out fast. I think that place is awesome to go to for arcades. Depends what you like though.

[tickdude]

Anybody gone out to the Woodbury TRU? Read in the TRU closing post they are RIP.

[danked]

I really like Gameworks in Minneapolis. It's a really nice two-story place. I'm usually there on Thursdays from 9pm-1am. It's $11 and you get to play all night. It's expensive if you go and buy the credits and play games because they run out fast. I think that place is awesome to go to for arcades. Depends what you like though.

yeah and they have a bar :D been there a few times pretty fun place

[Teodoric79]

The Toys R US in Duluth is closing its so sad. I was looking forward to the next Buy 1 get 1 Free deal that we have over the summer. Plus they always tended to have games that sold out everywhere else. I bought Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls, Final Fantasy Tactics, and the River City Ransom there about two months ago after they were sold out of them just about everyplace else plus they were all on green tag clearance.

They still had a couple of ten dollar games left when I went for the first day of the clearance sale so I picked up . a couple there Doom 3, Conflict Desert Storm 2, Transformers, and Metal Slug 4 and 5. They sold out of some games some of which were weird since they were cheaper at Best Buy even with the clearance discount.

[Demolition Man]

MN arcades are notorious for just plain sucking. I wouldn't waste my time going to check it out. Gee, let me guess what's there: Time Crisis 2, Crisis Zone, NBA Jam, Blitz 2003, only new games possibly Initial D (which get crammed up with Asian wannabe racers and kills the scene) and Tekken 5, which is already out on console and no one cares to meet up at arcades for tournaments anymore like in the late 90s with Tekken 3.

Actually there is some river rowing game (that I suck at), some snowboarding game (that I really suck at), Star Wars Episode 1 Racer (which I really really suck at), some carnival gun game (that i don't suck at), a few other gun games (that I own at), and a few stuffed animal claw thingies.

[iflabs]

Yeah, that Arcade in Northtown mall isn't that amazing. I was suprised to see it though.

I think arcades are just dying all together. I have not seen an arcade with a good selection of games for a while since I was younger.

The arcade located in Roseville mall was pretty decent for a while but it closed down too.

[Demolition Man]

Yeah arcades have really died off since the hardcore arcade gamers can now play most of their beloved favorites at home either on the game systems or the classics via MAME. Without the hardcore arcade gamers (which is where a HUGE amount of money came from), you aren't going to see the variety at the arcades like you used to.

The only way arcades will make a comeback is *IF* something like virtual reality (ala holodeck) makes a big splash in the arcades first. Heck I would almost EXPECT that to be a hit in the arcades first as the technology behind it would be beyond the reach of Joe Sixpack to buy outright.

[Teodoric79]

The Duluth Tru store got more stock in good deals are Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls and Digital Devil Saga $10 before 10% off closing down clearance. Got em both thought about getting all the DDS copies but I've never liked people who do that so didn't.

[Teodoric79]

The Duluth TRU now has 20% off games and 40% off accessories stuff is clearing out so if you want to take advantage you better get here fast they had a lot of 360 games in stock so you can pick them up for $12 off because of clearance if you hit them up this week.

[nintendokid]

Damnit! Duluth is just too far. I think I'll wait for 40-50% off, in hopes of landing some of the newer games, like Battalion Wars. How's the damn weather in Duluth? It's cold here so it must be cold as heck up there. And to think I use to go fishing for smelt during the spawn season up there when I was a kid...

[Teodoric79]

Damnit! Duluth is just too far. I think I'll wait for 40-50% off, in hopes of landing some of the newer games, like Battalion Wars. How's the damn weather in Duluth? It's cold here so it must be cold as heck up there. And to think I use to go fishing for smelt during the spawn season up there when I was a kid...

It's pretty cold up here but that stuff could start going once it reaches 30 percent I have my eye on Spartan total warrior once it reaches 40-50 and Fire Emblem for the Cube.

I did pick up advance wars for the DS this past sunday and been putting a lot of time into it its a good.

You can always check out the Blaine TRU to since I think that's the other one closing down.

Did you smelt on the Lester river or someplace else.

[RedvsBlue]

It's pretty cold up here but that stuff could start going once it reaches 30 percent I have my eye on Spartan total warrior once it reaches 40-50 and Fire Emblem for the Cube.

I did pick up advance wars for the DS this past sunday and been putting a lot of time into it its a good.

You can always check out the Blaine TRU to since I think that's the other one closing down.

Did you smelt on the Lester river or someplace else.


Woodbury is closing, not Blaine.

[Demolition Man]

You can always check out the Blaine TRU to since I think that's the other one closing down.

No its the Woodbury. I have confirmed myself that the Blaine one is NOT closing.

[Teodoric79]

No its the Woodbury. I have confirmed myself that the Blaine one is NOT closing.

Okay thanks, your right now that I remember it sorry everyone.

[Demolition Man]

Okay thanks, your right now that I remember it sorry everyone.

Everyone makes mistakes (even me). 8-)

[Teodoric79]

Went back to Duluth Tru today they still had PSP's and the other systems in stock if anyone wants to pick one up.

I got Castlevania and Final Tactics Advance for GBA today both for friends. The selection is beginning to slim down though FFTA was a new addition and they had some new DS stuff nothing quality though.

I'll probably hit it up again Sunday and take advantage of 30 percent off on anything left that I wanted since then the 20 titles will be cheaper than the 2 for 30 specials a lot of stores have through the year.

[dbiersdorf]

Hey guys Games 'n Go at Southdale is actually a really great place, the store owner is a great guy who knows what hes talking about.

For all of you SNES collectors they have a bunch of old RPG's too, if you won't mind paying a little more to get it locally then go for it. I got a complete copy of Final Fantasy III for $50 there, and they still have a complete one of FFII. They had over a half a dozen copies of Chrono Trigger, a few Breath of Fires and some loose copies of Final Fantasy II, III and Mystic Quest.

They also have sealed copies of non-GH of FFVII, VIII, IX, Antholigies, Chronicals and some other random PSX games.

[Demolition Man]

How much are they selling Chrono Trigger for? I wouldn't mind revisiting that one myself... unless a GBA or DS port is coming (which I'm really hoping for).

[Teodoric79]

They Also had Battalion Wars in stock still at the DUluth TRU though they only had two left so good luck if you can get up here.

[dbiersdorf]

How much are they selling Chrono Trigger for? I wouldn't mind revisiting that one myself... unless a GBA or DS port is coming (which I'm really hoping for).

Hmm I think $60.

[Demolition Man]

Hmm I think $60.

I'll wait for the inevitable GBA and/or DS port. You know its coming. Just a matter of time.

[1SwtDeception]

Hey if anyone wants a Mario Kart DS also for $24.00 aside from Target, I know the Walmart in Midway has it .. an FYI. I'm not sure if this is a "ALL WALMARTS NATION WIDE deal".

[Demolition Man]

Wal-Mart in general is pretty much YMMV on deals. I've seen one Wal-Mart not have a deal mentioned on CAG yet another Wal-Mart within a few miles have it. But as far as I am concerned I'd rather buy from Target anyways. At least Target doesn't leave me with that cheap hooker taste in my mouth like Wallyworld does. :rofl:

[tickdude]

At least Target doesn't leave me with that cheap hooker taste in my mouth like Wallyworld does. :rofl:

Nicely put.

[tickdude]

And on another note...

IS THAT FREAKIN' RAIN I HEAR OUTSIDE...IN JANUARY?

[dyreschlock]

ugh... this winter started off so promising, and now it's 35 degrees out..

[RedvsBlue]

Whatever guys, this winter has effin ruled!

[Demolition Man]

ugh... this winter started off so promising, and now it's 35 degrees out..

Its 44 here right now.

[Rxneo]

just to let everyone know, Electro Plankton might be in Games n Go at Southdale. I heard the manager talking about getting it in his store.

[Demolition Man]

just to let everyone know, Electro Plankton might be in Games n Go at Southdale. I heard the manager talking about getting it in his store.

Nice. Too bad I live too far away to go there. :cry:

[toastapley]

i just found out that the new gamestop in lino lakes will have 360's in the day it opens (wed or thurs) if anyone is interested

[Demolition Man]

i just found out that the new gamestop in lino lakes will have 360's in the day it opens (wed or thurs) if anyone is interested

Where in Lino Lakes is there a new Gamestop? This is the first I have heard about this, and I'm within spiting distance of Lino Lakes myself.

[Demolition Man]

Went to the Toys R Us in Blaine today. They still have some $9.99 games - not much but if anyone is looking for a cheap copy of "Doom 3" XBox or "Final Fantasy 1 & 2" GBA there were a few there now that weren't there a few weeks ago. I also saw a TON of XBox Live kits that are supposed to be 70% off since they were green stickered but I didn't find out how much they were (as I couldn't find an employee... as usual).

[toastapley]

Where in Lino Lakes is there a new Gamestop? This is the first I have heard about this, and I'm within spiting distance of Lino Lakes myself.

it's right off of county rd 23 and 35 w. about 5 miles north of where 35w meets highway 10

[nintendokid]

Anyone know if there are anymore GBA players at Woodbury or Duluth, the closing TRUs? If so, what's the % off hardware right now?

[Teodoric79]

Duluth MN is now 30% off games and Systems, and 50% off accessories. They were no more GBA Players though they had Game Boy Micros in stock.

[Teodoric79]

I picked up the last Fire Emblem but the pickings are pretty slim and they repriced a lot of theten dollar games in the Duluth store back up to 20,

[dbiersdorf]

just to let everyone know, Electro Plankton might be in Games n Go at Southdale. I heard the manager talking about getting it in his store.

I called them today, they only have a few DS games, none of which are Elektroplankton.

[nintendokid]

My sister just came back from <blank>, and she just told me a store is going out of business FOR SURE and signs have been verified (she knows I'm always on the lookout for cheap sales). I will be checking the store later tonight and will verify what is being clearanced. I will then fill in the <blank> sometime this weekend (don't try looking for it, it's pretty far from Saint Paul). Sorry, but I gotta get first dibs :)

[Demolition Man]

I'm guessing its Suncoast as I heard the Northtown location is closing.

[iflabs]

I think all Suncoasts in MN are being wiped out.

[Demolition Man]

I'm not surprised. Like I said earlier the only customers I ever see in Suncoast I swear are people who are too stupid to realize that other places sell DVDs besides K-Mart.... or people in the retirement home age.

[nintendokid]

AW MAN! IT'S THE WRONG STORE! My sister said Sam Goody, I automatically thought Sam's "CLUB" aw shucks! me = feeling like an a$$ right now :) since I already knew Goody's were closing all over the nation.

Minnesota Public Announcement: THe newly opened, 2-3 year old Sam Goody located in Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, MN is closing. Nothing new, but there's a lot of good games to be had if it goes to 40-50% off...

[Azeroth2k]

This is a BIG YMMV, but I just stopped into the EB in Apple Valley to pick up a pre-order and sitting on the counter were two TOTALLY COMPLETE copies of Lunar Silver Star Story AND Lunar 2.

Was there a reprint that I was unaware of?

The manager said that they were just shipped to him today, so maybe there's some kind of stockpile somewhere that no one knew about. It could be worth a call to your local EB to see if they got some copies in as well. You may just get lucky.

[nintendokid]

And...why didn't you pick them up for yourself? :)

It's too bad I just have other games to buy instead! But.. new complete Lunar 1 and 2?

[Azeroth2k]

And...why didn't you pick them up for yourself? :)

It's too bad I just have other games to buy instead! But.. new complete Lunar 1 and 2?

lol, guess I left that part out. Of course I bought them! How could I pass those up!?

[Teodoric79]

This is a BIG YMMV, but I just stopped into the EB in Apple Valley to pick up a pre-order and sitting on the counter were two TOTALLY COMPLETE copies of Lunar Silver Star Story AND Lunar 2.

Was there a reprint that I was unaware of?

The manager said that they were just shipped to him today, so maybe there's some kind of stockpile somewhere that no one knew about. It could be worth a call to your local EB to see if they got some copies in as well. You may just get lucky.

Yeah that happened to me to but with other games, they had Persona 2 and Rhapsody in stock in one day at my local gamestop both complete the sales guy said it was kind of weird they got a bunch of copies at the same time as other stores.

[Nogib]

This is a BIG YMMV, but I just stopped into the EB in Apple Valley to pick up a pre-order and sitting on the counter were two TOTALLY COMPLETE copies of Lunar Silver Star Story AND Lunar 2.

Was there a reprint that I was unaware of?

The manager said that they were just shipped to him today, so maybe there's some kind of stockpile somewhere that no one knew about. It could be worth a call to your local EB to see if they got some copies in as well. You may just get lucky.

Well, with Working Designs closed and out of business, I doubt they were reprints. They must have found a bunch somewhere though as I recall witnessing the same thing at the Maplewood EB about a week and a half ago (couple copies of Lunar 1 and 2 on the counter...didn't look to see if they were new or preowned).

[Azeroth2k]

Yeah that happened to me to but with other games, they had Persona 2 and Rhapsody in stock in one day at my local gamestop both complete the sales guy said it was kind of weird they got a bunch of copies at the same time as other stores.

That's actually why I wondered if they were reprints. Persona 2 and Rhapsody were both reprinted recently so they aren't really rare anymore. I've picked up Persona 2 myself and it was obviously new sold as used.


Well, with Working Designs closed and out of business, I doubt they were reprints. They must have found a bunch somewhere though as I recall witnessing the same thing at the Maplewood EB about a week and a half ago (couple copies of Lunar 1 and 2 on the counter...didn't look to see if they were new or preowned).

Yeah, I suppose that's true. Hard to reprint something when you're out of business. But their closing down was the first thing that came to mind...and that maybe they had some copies at their HQ or something.

After looking at the condition of the discs, Silver Star Story is MINT. Not a scratch to be seen, but Eternal Blue has visible small scratches that come with use. If they're not new they've been VERY taken care of, which is refreshing considering most used games you see are wrecked beyond description.

[bisache]

I just went to a place called games 4 less in Lino Lakes. It was pretty cool. It had all the old school games and systems, with the new and dvd's. The prices were decent and almost all the old school games were buy 2 get 1 free. I bought I just bought 3 nes games i have been looking for and 3 snes games. I just thought I would let you guys know, I just can't stand gamestop and there cold pushy attitudes, pluss they have old school whitch are hard to find now a day's.

[Teodoric79]

I just went to a place called games 4 less in Lino Lakes. It was pretty cool. It had all the old school games and systems, with the new and dvd's. The prices were decent and almost all the old school games were buy 2 get 1 free. I bought I just bought 3 nes games i have been looking for and 3 snes games. I just thought I would let you guys know, I just can't stand gamestop and there cold pushy attitudes, pluss they have old school whitch are hard to find now a day's.

We have a store like that in Duluth called All Game that has nothing but classic games on west 1st Street right up one block and to the left after you pass Pizza Luce coming up on Hwy 35 its kind of hard to miss but they had a real good selection since last time I went there.

[inubu]

If anyone is still looking for the Xbox 360, they have the bundles in stock (as of 10 minutes ago) at the Costco in Coon Rapids. It's the $488 bundle with the included hard drive, extra controller, play and charge kit, and Project Gotham Racing 3. I don't know how many they have, as they only had one on display at the front of the store.

[Demolition Man]

If anyone is still looking for the Xbox 360, they have the bundles in stock (as of 10 minutes ago) at the Costco in Coon Rapids. It's the $488 bundle with the included hard drive, extra controller, play and charge kit, and Project Gotham Racing 3. I don't know how many they have, as they only had one on display at the front of the store.

Yeah I believe that is the only place in the entire Anoka area that has 360s in on a near regular basis. Its not a bad deal either, but I'm going to wait until the premium can be had for around $250-300 before I jump to the 360.

[billyG]

I just went to a place called games 4 less in Lino Lakes. It was pretty cool. It had all the old school games and systems, with the new and dvd's. The prices were decent and almost all the old school games were buy 2 get 1 free. I bought I just bought 3 nes games i have been looking for and 3 snes games. I just thought I would let you guys know, I just can't stand gamestop and there cold pushy attitudes, pluss they have old school whitch are hard to find now a day's.
how were the prices on the nes games?

[rally9x]

Well, with Working Designs closed and out of business, I doubt they were reprints. They must have found a bunch somewhere though as I recall witnessing the same thing at the Maplewood EB about a week and a half ago (couple copies of Lunar 1 and 2 on the counter...didn't look to see if they were new or preowned).

The gamestop in mankato, mn (the one in the mall) had arc the lad collection, lunar 1 and 2 like this also. They were pretty beat up. I got arc the lad and ran out of their before I spent more money (I have lunars disk and case already)

[billyG]

The gamestop in mankato, mn (the one in the mall) had arc the lad collection, lunar 1 and 2 like this also. They were pretty beat up. I got arc the lad and ran out of their before I spent more money (I have lunars disk and case already)
Last time I was at the Midway St. Paul Gamestop they had 3-4 complete arc the lad collections and 1 of the lunars. No way they were reprints all of the boxes had scuffing on the outside and the bare cardboard edges that are supposed to be white were very yellowed.

[bisache]

how were the prices on the nes games?

From what I remember pretty reasonable. All the old school games (nes, snes,n64,ps1 and even gb and gba) and dvd's were buy 2 get 1 free. I think there most expensive game was Zelda at $17.99, but everything averaged around $5 or $6.

[Azeroth2k]

Does anyone know any good places around the Twin Cities, specifically the Southern Metro, that has a decent selection of game or anime figures/statues?

[Demolition Man]

I don't know if this is nationwide but the Toys R Us in Blaine is supposed to be getting (if they haven't already) Elecktroplankton for the DS. I was in a few weeks ago and saw the display boxes sitting there. The R Zone folks told me that they are just waiting for the copies to come in. I'm going by today (as in Sunday) to see if they got it in yet. :D

[Rxneo]

The EB games at the Eden Prarie Mall has Klonoa for the PS1 (without the back slip) for 15, amd Rhaphsody for 30. and a store called Too Cool (bottom floor near EB) has some neat anime and game related stuff too, like a mini keyblade from kingdom hearts. just to let everyone know

[billyG]

Any one know any pawn shops that have a decent selection and prices on NES games? Pawnamerica in robinsdale sucks, they want 50$ + for final fantasy III for SNES.

On another note, has anyone ever found a decent deal at Games N Go? Since they are one of the few stores around that sells older games I stop in there every once and a while only to realize that they want 250$ for Panzer Dragoon Saga.

[Teodoric79]

Duluth MN TRU is now 50% off games and 70% off accessories. Its also closing in 6 days. Still had some decent DS stuff repriced a lot of stuff to so they are more expensive then a week ago. They had Baiten Kaitos at 30 before discount and they had Battalion Wars like 5 copies since someone had asked about that. I was tempted to get a couple newer games but I realized I can wait a few months to get them when I have the actual time to play them.

[1SwtDeception]

Does anyone know any good places around the Twin Cities, specifically the Southern Metro, that has a decent selection of game or anime figures/statues?

Shinders? Up in Roseville? It's very decent ish. Not the greatest.

MN has a lot of pages.

I remember when they had the "reprints" of Gitaroo Man, Rhasody, Persona 2.. they call it more like "suddenly finding it and giving it away" or something.

[billyG]

Duluth MN TRU is now 50% off games and 70% off accessories. Its also closing in 6 days. Still had some decent DS stuff repriced a lot of stuff to so they are more expensive then a week ago. They had Baiten Kaitos at 30 before discount and they had Battalion Wars like 5 copies since someone had asked about that. I was tempted to get a couple newer games but I realized I can wait a few months to get them when I have the actual time to play them.
Sounds like some good deals, but unfortunatly I live in the twin cities area.

[billyG]

Does anyone know any good places around the Twin Cities, specifically the Southern Metro, that has a decent selection of game or anime figures/statues?
There is a large comic book store a couple of blocks from the roseville gamecrazy on snelling. Can't remember the name, it is on the corner and on one side of it is a gas station and the other side is some fancy resturant. Went in there once on the .0001% chance they would have video games, they had a ton of stuff though, even stuff like sealed gi joes from WWII.

[Azeroth2k]

Shinders? Up in Roseville? It's very decent ish. Not the greatest.

Yeah, I thought Shinders may have had SOME kind of selection, but the one in Burnsville had almost nothing. Maybe I'll have to check out a different one.

There is a large comic book store a couple of blocks from the roseville gamecrazy on snelling. Can't remember the name, it is on the corner and on one side of it is a gas station and the other side is some fancy resturant. Went in there once on the .0001% chance they would have video games, they had a ton of stuff though, even stuff like sealed gi joes from WWII.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[RedvsBlue]

There is a large comic book store a couple of blocks from the roseville gamecrazy on snelling. Can't remember the name, it is on the corner and on one side of it is a gas station and the other side is some fancy resturant. Went in there once on the .0001% chance they would have video games, they had a ton of stuff though, even stuff like sealed gi joes from WWII.


The name of it is The Source and, while the do carry a bit of anime stuff, IIRC its mostly gaming and comic books. Its been a few months since I've been there so they may have started carrying more anime.

[tickdude]

The name of it is The Source and, while the do carry a bit of anime stuff, IIRC its mostly gaming and comic books. Its been a few months since I've been there so they may have started carrying more anime.

I live just a mile from the place and it's absolutely awesome. Lots of new and classic tabletop games, comic books and comic book stuff, etc. There are anime DVD's in the north side of the store as you walk in and past the counter.

[Azeroth2k]

The name of it is The Source and, while the do carry a bit of anime stuff, IIRC its mostly gaming and comic books. Its been a few months since I've been there so they may have started carrying more anime.

The Source! I remember when they used to run TV commercials during afternoon cartoons way back in the early 90's. I forgot about that place.

[Teodoric79]

We still have Psychonauts at the Duluth MN TRU

[1SwtDeception]

The Source has great stuff.. but damn it's expensive (at least in my eyes). They have rare stuff... Well the stuff animal I got was $24-26 dollars. Cute thing, but too much.

[bisache]

Any one know any pawn shops that have a decent selection and prices on NES games? Pawnamerica in robinsdale sucks, they want 50$ + for final fantasy III for SNES.

On another note, has anyone ever found a decent deal at Games N G