Washington D.C. Metro area.

[lurknomore]

Old post Edited for effect and max. exposure.....


The 5th DC Metro area CAG Meet-up/Game Swap

Dave & Buster's
White Flint Mall - 3rd Floor
11301 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda , MD 20895

3:00 pm onward ...(we have been going 3 hours+)

Saturday, April 26th

who plans to attend-
thebob101
lurknomore
G-Nitro
jmiller80
MCalvert1
cleaver - unless he is drafted in the 1st round
s0undwav3
abhinav- maybe
FlamingMoogles
GenDV138 - maybe


BTW, we have had minors (-18) join us before at D&B without issue. If you are a minor and wish to attend without your own guardian, shoot me a PM and I'll give you my cell phone # if you are concerned...and I'll walk you in. Again, it hasn't been an issue yet.
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Any CAGers around here? Really disappointed as the scene pales in comparison to Boston's video gaming scene. Any suggestions or local mom and pop shops? The Maryland-Virginia-DC area seems to be pretty weak.

[Farny]

Weak indeed. Someone look out for some mad KB Toys deals and let me know.

[forgotten fans]

Weak is right. The Ballston KB had nothing good when I checked Thursday.

[camoor]

Every time I find a source of cheap games, it goes out of business. There's a gamespot in Gaithersburg, MD that's all right.

[maxgle]

lol, funny how I just found this thread. I am a CAG in MD ;-)

[camoor]

lol, funny how I just found this thread. I am a CAG in MD ;-)

hilarious.








;)

[MaxBiaggi3]

lol, funny how I just found this thread. I am a CAG in MD ;-)

You probably have some experience with the CD/Game Exchange in Rockville. I used to be in the area and would visit there once a month. Simon, the British part-owner, was often there.

It's kind of like a thrift store in that you have to visit regularly to find and snatch up the good deals. They do have some vintage stuff in addition to newer stuff, and I'd had luck getting decent trade-in credit there on occasion.

[lurknomore]

You probably have some experience with the CD/Game Exchange in Rockville. I used to be in the area and would visit there once a month. Simon, the British part-owner, was often there.

It's kind of like a thrift store in that you have to visit regularly to find and snatch up the good deals. They do have some vintage stuff in addition to newer stuff, and I'd had luck getting decent trade-in credit there on occasion.

I've actually been in there, and I wouldn't say that there are deals but there occassionally is a dump of "new items". We all know where or how these things get there....but it's not really a cool shop to go into. They have quite a bit of games, but the whole feel is more of a CD music shop.

I want to find a cool video game shop like the West Coast has...a place to talk video games and gaming.

[deideis]

I've actually been in there, and I wouldn't say that there are deals but there occassionally is a dump of "new items". We all know where or how these things get there....but it's not really a cool shop to go into. They have quite a bit of games, but the whole feel is more of a CD music shop.

I want to find a cool video game shop like the West Coast has...a place to talk video games and gaming.

If you find one, let me know. There seems to be a lack of "mom & pop" type videogame stores in the DC area. Even the pawn shops in my area have all but stopped carrying older video games.:cry:

[lurknomore]

Has anyone checked the Targets recently for any deals? PSP in particular? I haven't been to the Targets in the area for a couple of months now.....care to save me a trip. Thanks,

[thebob101]

I check the Targets quite often in the Laurel, Hyattsville, Wheaton, Cherry Hill. I am new to CAG, but will be posting more often.

[nootch]

I have never seen a Mom and Pop Shop in the DC area for gaming. Problem with it is that land value is so freaking high in the DC area.

[thebob101]

Just checked the Target in Hyattsville (PG Plaza) and saw:

Xbox-

Morrowind Platnium Hits $4.98
NASCAR 2005 $19.99
Mech Assault 2 $9.98

PSP-

Soccer $19.98
Gretsky NHL $14.98

PC-

Half Life 2 $30.98

[adidas]

hey a cag in maryland... yea hard to find deals

[lurknomore]

I know that we tried, we being CAG, tried to have a regional meetup in the years past...but maybe we can get a good group together. Let's have a roll call again, if you would be interested. We could meetup to secure regional trades for one another and/or trade with one another, etc, etc.

I live in Gaithersburg, MD.

[thebob101]

I live in Silver Spring, MD.

[maxgle]

I know that we tried, we being CAG, tried to have a regional meetup in the years past...but maybe we can get a good group together. Let's have a roll call again, if you would be interested. We could meetup to secure regional trades for one another and/or trade with one another, etc, etc.

I live in Gaithersburg, MD.

You live in Gaithersburg!? wow, that's like 5 minutes away from my place. :P

[lurknomore]

You live in Gaithersburg!? wow, that's like 5 minutes away from my place. :P
Actually, live in Montgomery Village, but the same difference. Anyhow, I think that we've had this same conversation before while we were chasing BB deals at the BB and EB on Shady Grove Road.

[Ravenlunatic]

hey a cag in maryland... yea hard to find deals

Very.

[-GoodFella-]

Checking in from Northem Virginia :)

[thebob101]

Just went to the CompUSA in Columbia, MD and they had a ton of games on clearance. Prices ranged from $2.99 to $37.00. Old sports games were the cheapest (NHL 2002, ESPN Fb 2002, etc.) and Halo 2 CE was $37. It was mostly PS2 and Xbox.

[simpsonps121]

I live in Columbia.

Where are you all going to try to find the Xbox 360?

Divide and conquer.
Matt

[kneel]

Weak is right. The Ballston KB had nothing good when I checked Thursday.

i picked up ssx3 at that KB for a buck. they had the spiderman2 game for ds or gba one for 5 bucks but i already played the ps2 version.

the ballston eb games store leaves a little to be desired as well. at least the pentagon city store re-opened.

[MaxBiaggi3]

Just went to the CompUSA in Columbia, MD and they had a ton of games on clearance...

I dropped by just for kicks, but most of what they had were true moldy oldies for $12-$18 each. Most anything you might want (if you didn't already have it) can still probably be found cheaper at BB after GGC. :cry:

[bradr]

I live in NoVA but I was at the TRU in Clinton (the one near the Giant and Sears Essentials) and saw a BOAT LOAD of Ace Combat 5s for PS2 (for $10). So if anyone wanted one and never found it around the Maryland area, they had at least 20 copies there yesterday. Nothing else was too good, though. I had been there a month ago and they had 10 or so copies of FF Tactics GBA, I was hoping to snag one of those but they were all gone.

[auralia]

I just moved away from MD but rt before i left i found a locally owned shop it was on richey highway I believe it was Past marley station mall it was on the right in a smaller shopping area and I believe there was a traget in there and a cold stone as well, you had to go into the building as it was kind of like a mini mall. I bought my import purple gba micro there along w/ that new system that plays old nintendo games (came w/ 2 controlers for 30 or 40 bucks and looks nifty).

[ITDEFX]

I can confirm Ace Combat 5 is 10 bucks at the TRU in fairlakes, VA.. They had a boat load of Final Fantasy CC for that price too for the cube. AC5 is an amazing game! good catch i found.

I live in NoVA but I was at the TRU in Clinton (the one near the Giant and Sears Essentials) and saw a BOAT LOAD of Ace Combat 5s for PS2 (for $10). So if anyone wanted one and never found it around the Maryland area, they had at least 20 copies there yesterday. Nothing else was too good, though. I had been there a month ago and they had 10 or so copies of FF Tactics GBA, I was hoping to snag one of those but they were all gone.

[adidas]

check out circuit city in gaithersburg next to the mva.. I found resident evil 0 marked for 49.99 but rings 9.96. there are other games that can be bought cheaper if you knw the prices. everything in that store is a mess but u can come out ahead if you look and knw the prices.

[xbob]

I'm in Laurel. Best deal in '05 for me was XB Spiderman 2 for $5 at a green tag TRU sale. The Gamespot in Laurel is pretty good too. Best Buy is across the street, but advertised deals are all to be had there IMO. I've never seen a good game under $10 at Target here but I look.

I'm mostly a lurker on CAG, looking out for deals. But I'll post 'em if I find 'em.

[thebob101]

I used to work in Laurel and the BB has $5 games every now and again. I have picked up THUG 2 GC for $5 there. You have to ask the employees to price check. Also, the Target on 198 has some good clearance deals. If I find any deals, I will post,

[jmercado316]

This might be a a little too far from you guys that live in DC/maryland, but I use to live in Northern VA, near Potomac Mills. There is a pawn shop, called Pawn USA. I went there for years and they have alot of games from various systems. The prices are good and the staff is friendly. Just thought I mention it...

[aspower]

check out circuit city in gaithersburg next to the mva.. I found resident evil 0 marked for 49.99 but rings 9.96. there are other games that can be bought cheaper if you knw the prices. everything in that store is a mess but u can come out ahead if you look and knw the prices.

Do they have a price scanner in store that you can check $ on or do you just have to go to the register and hope for the best, ala Russian Roulette?

As an aside, about a month ago I checked the bargain bucket at EB in Montgomery mall, and snagged ESPN college hoops for $8. Lots o' oldie/moldies, but not too shabby.

[adamsappel]

I'm in Gaithersburg, MD.

[fitzcain]

EB games in montgomery mall, surprised it is still there...havent been in there in over a year, rude/poorly informed employees everytime. Always this one spindly black guy with bad teeth in there......always kinda rude, wonder what there hiring criteria are......do you know pacman? you do? good...your hired.

On the flipside, the EB games on shady grove road, fallsgrove branch, i believe, has very cool employees, dont give a hassle when you want to see other copies of used games (if the first is hosed up).....just goes right down and gets them and helps. Pretty much the only eb I ever go to now.

Used to live on muddy branch road in gaithersburg, but now live in frederick....lots of good places to check out if you know your way around.

[lurknomore]

Geez, the Gaithersburg and CAG connection is growing. Seems like there are a ton of us in this area. I never thought of this being a vg friendly area. Figures considering the fact that this whole area is over-populated.

[greenfox]

I mostly lurk, but it's good to know the DC gamer population isn't as scarce as it seems. I'm in Rockville, BTW.

[adidas]

Do they have a price scanner in store that you can check $ on or do you just have to go to the register and hope for the best, ala Russian Roulette?

As an aside, about a month ago I checked the bargain bucket at EB in Montgomery mall, and snagged ESPN college hoops for $8. Lots o' oldie/moldies, but not too shabby.

you have to knw the prices and the other thing is get a print out of the markdowns in the videogamedeal thread from before. because i saw a lot of old titles that should go for cheap.

[killer_xx]

I live in the Wash DC area near the green line metro station Petworth Georgia Ave. not to far from sliver spring station, Pentagon City and 40 mins from Rockville and when there a good gaming deal going on i will travel far and also a good CAG

[thebob101]

Anyone checked out the local KB stores for the buy 1 get 1 free. I am going to PG Plaza one and Columbia today. I will post my finds.

[lurknomore]

Anyone checked out the local KB stores for the buy 1 get 1 free. I am going to PG Plaza one and Columbia today. I will post my finds.

I haven't found anything at KB. I've been to the now defunct one in Frederick and the one in Lakeforest Mall....I was late to the party this time around, so the KBs may have been ravaged earlier....on the KB website there is mention of a KB in Rockville, but I have no idea where it is. I'm sure that being that it is Rockville that it was pillaged the weekend of BF.

[Stevesbored]

Greenbelt KB is a no go.

[theblizzman]

Harford Mall (MD) is confirmed on the Buy 1 Get 1. Mostly Gamecube, but some PSP sports games. There were a considerable amount of GBA games.

[Dingleberry]

Hey...
I'm going to be in DC in January for the march for life and was wondering if there were any good mom and pop stores anywhere around DC.

[lurknomore]

Hey...
I'm going to be in DC in January for the march for life and was wondering if there were any good mom and pop stores anywhere around DC.

Short answer...no.

[nevposey]

I DC as well and there ain't much around

[Dingleberry]

that's a letdown...

[thebob101]

The only luck I have ever had with KB is the one in PG Plaza.

[thebob101]

Just went to Target and found NASCAR 2005 and NHL 2005 for the Xbox- $7.48. They also had Gretsky hockey for the PSP for $7.48.

[Biff Lugnut]

Springfield Mall's got the KB 1:1 thing going, but the selection bites.

[sportsgamer]

hey, i work at the mall in springfield mall in northern VA

sports gamer

[sportsgamer]

hey, i work at the mall in springfield mall in northern VA

sports gamer

[yeah-yeah]

The KB in Dulles Towncenter is doing the B1G1 but the selection is fairly crumbtastic. I did see a few copies of Mario Kart DS, but that was about it.

[elprincipe]

hey, i work at the mall in springfield mall in northern VA

sports gamer

What store do you work at?

[bradr]

There's nothing at the KB at Ballston. They literally had one small case of videogames (for all systems) and that case wasn't even full. They either got ransacked or sent all the games away. The only things I saw of interest were some DS games (Need for Speed, Nintendogs, Frogger, Harry Potter). All the console and GBA games were cheap low budget stuff to begin with that no one wants. Save yourself the trip and the parking money.

[deideis]

Get 'em while they're hot! 98 cent 2-pack Star Wars PS2 controllers at the Columbia, MD TRU! The guy has to get them from the R-zone stock room.

There should still be some left, but you may want to call beforehand. They've been in the back room, so they haven't *all* been snatched up...

[pds319]

Sup ppl. I'm over here in District Heights, MD and I work at the Eb Games in Bowie Town Center. Come on in sometime. We've got Guitar Heroes on display and it kicks so much ass!

[thebob101]

KB in PG Plaza had nothing again. The Target next to the mall always has nice clearance stuff in the music section.

[nuttyturnip]

Sup ppl. I'm over here in District Heights, MD and I work at the Eb Games in Bowie Town Center. Come on in sometime. We've got Guitar Heroes on display and it kicks so much ass!

You're not the crazy guy that works there, are you? I used to live in District Heights and bought my PS2 from the Bowie EB. There was a clerk there who was hyper and way too enthusiastic about his job. Always frightened me when I went in there, but I haven't been to Bowie in over a year.

[MaxBiaggi3]

There was a clerk there who was hyper and way too enthusiastic about his job. Always frightened me...

A guy shows a little enthusiasm at work, and he's suddenly labeled as "crazy." Perhaps you would prefer the braindead teens from McDonalds? :D

[nuttyturnip]

There's two kinds of enthusiastic.

Good enthusiastic: "Hello, thanks for stopping by the store, if you need any help, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have."

Bad enthusiastic: Clerk follows you around, and anytime you even glance at a game title, launches into an excited frenzy about how great that game is, how he's played it, what his favorite character is, etc. I'm all for friendly clerks, but I don't want to be smothered by one.

Around my area, the EB in the Columbia Mall has a great staff. They're always very helpful and will strike up an honest conversation while you're checking out, but they respect your space. The staff at the Gamestop in St. John's Plaza, on the other hand, drives me nuts. Everytime I walk through the door, I'm hit with the same schpiel about "did you bring any used games to trade today?" and "what sort of game are you looking for?" and "how'd you like to preorder an Xbox 360?" I'm just browsing for goodness sake, leave me alone! The worst is that customers ask them about games, and they act all know-it-all about stuff, except that their responses are wrong half the time.

[thebob101]

Anyone checking the TRU in and around DC?

[yeah-yeah]

Sterling was great. Bumped into a fellow CAG there this AM while picking up a few things. Final Fantasy I&II, Samurai Western, and DOA Ultimate are still available in my stash, so give a holler if you're interested.

[thebob101]

Went to 3 TRU today. Met another CAGer at the Laurel TRU. Laurel still has a couple copies of Fatal Frame II, MK Kollectors and Priates if anyone is interested. TRU Langley Park had 4 copies left of RE4 (GC) this morning. Wheaton TRU didn't have squat.

[Daywalker]

Live in Manassas, Va... or northern Va lol, but anyway, the Toys R Us around here has a decent amount of games here. I saw like 10 copies of Resident Evil 4 for the GC 2 days ago, got myself a copy of KillZone for 10 bucks, and it was the original non GH too. The only thing you gotta watch out for are the prices. They are pretty bad at updating prices, so all the games might be labeled at 20-40 bucks, but price check says otherwise lol (goes from 20 bucks and under).

[lurknomore]

Wheaton TRU had Ace Combat 5 and Pikmin 2 in plentiful supply....Rockville and Gaithersburg TRU had squat. Either CAGers have pillaged them, or their employees have bought up stock. I actually think that it is the latter. However, if you are looking for Geist and MP2....these were in supply, good supply.

Thanks for the note about the Manassas TRU with RE4, but that's just too far of a drive that it would not be worth it for me. Oh well. I'll have to wait for RE4 to buy it again.

[thebob101]

TRU online has most of the in store games. I just ordered RE4 again.

[probablysober]

I mainly live in Frostburg but during the winters and summers I visit the DC/Bethesda MD area. In frostburg I've had a hard time finding any deals except for the occasional good find at FYE in the Country Club Mall in La Vale, normally the prices in all FYEs are quite horrible but I've found their used games to occasionally have excellent prices and so far all used games I've bought from the La Vale store have been in like new condition. I also found a 5 dollar brand new copy of Mark of kri for the Ps2 there. As for the DC area I've found the usual regional deals at best buy, tru, CC, etc, and the CD/Game Exchange in Tenley Town occasionally has decent prices on good games even though my most recent trip showed zero good deals concerning games I was interested in. Besides that i haven't found anything worthwhile in MD on a regular basis.

[ozc]

I'm right inbetween College Park and Laurel.

Seeing an apparent cheap ass gamer is what led me back to this site. I'd been here once before but just a glance then I noticed a guy buy 2-3 copies of DOA2:Hardcore + 2 other games at Circuit City and knew something had to be up.

I check out the Greenbelt Target/Gamestop and Beltsville Circuit City once a month or so. Every now and then I spin through the Game Crazy/Gamespots and Target in Capitol Heights when I visit family.

However, I agree with most everyone else that there doesn't seem to be much of a "scene" around here. I was amazed when I took a spin through a Gamestop out in Dulles on my way back from a class a few weeks ago, they had everything, used of course but in amazing condition relative to say Greenbelt Gamestop where your lucky to get a case or manual and it's beat to shit if you do.

Mom and Pop shops have been pretty much crushed by the big chains. There are still a few in PG County but you wouldn't know they exist without running right into them.

I'm looking for a cheap, new copy of Soul Calibur II (XB). If there's anything some of you locals are looking for I'll keep any eye out.

-O

[thebob101]

I am in and around the PG County area. I will keep my eyes out for SC II. I have been posting so deals I have found and will post more when they come.

[daphatty]

Ping from DC!

Capitol Hill actually.

[ozc]

A friend pulled it out of the Waldorf CC.

I took a trip to Beltsville CC and Greenbelt Target recently. Nothing of note at either. Target was looking particularly bleak and much to my dismay, Metal Slug 4&5 was still $40 at CC.

[Stevesbored]

I checked out the Wheaton and Laurel TRUs, which are both 30% off games and systems and 50% off accessories. There are tons of Game Boy Micros for $70 and a demo PSP at the Laurel store and lots of PS2 HDDs at both stores. Happy hunting!

[yeah-yeah]

Hey all, I'm looking to unload my Donkey Konga set - I have the original Donkey Konga, two used bongos and two brand new bongos. I figured shipping would be a little much to list the set on ebay, so I thought I'd try here first. PM me an offer if you're interested.

[thebob101]

I have been going to the Wheaton TRU and buying accessories for my Xbox and PSP at 40% off. Good deals. Some game might be worth getting at 30%. I saw they dropped some of the more recent games 3+ months old to $29.99. Going to pick up PoP-Two Thrones for cheap A/C tomorrow.

[deideis]

I'm right inbetween College Park and Laurel.

Seeing an apparent cheap ass gamer is what led me back to this site. I'd been here once before but just a glance then I noticed a guy buy 2-3 copies of DOA2:Hardcore + 2 other games at Circuit City and knew something had to be up.

I check out the Greenbelt Target/Gamestop and Beltsville Circuit City once a month or so. Every now and then I spin through the Game Crazy/Gamespots and Target in Capitol Heights when I visit family.

However, I agree with most everyone else that there doesn't seem to be much of a "scene" around here. I was amazed when I took a spin through a Gamestop out in Dulles on my way back from a class a few weeks ago, they had everything, used of course but in amazing condition relative to say Greenbelt Gamestop where your lucky to get a case or manual and it's beat to shit if you do.

Mom and Pop shops have been pretty much crushed by the big chains. There are still a few in PG County but you wouldn't know they exist without running right into them.

I'm looking for a cheap, new copy of Soul Calibur II (XB). If there's anything some of you locals are looking for I'll keep any eye out.

-O

Where are the mom and pops in PG?

[thebob101]

Toys R Us in Laurel and Wheaton are 40% to 60% now. Wheaton has a lot of Xbox and PS2 games. Each store has about 7 Gameboy Micros and FF HDs ($59.99). I actually found a 360 HD for $59.99 and Ultimate Spiderman ($18.00) & Battlefield 2 ($24.00).

[adidas]

really thanks imma have to check out wheaton or laurel.. If you can pick one up for me i will give 75 for the hard drive..

[thebob101]

Just went by Tysons and Wheaton today and there were no 360 HD. Wheaton does have HD cables (I think VGA) and memory cards for the 360 at 50% off.

[adidas]

thanxs for checkin imma probably get the memory card hopefully they still got it..

[thespillcanvas]

I'm in Catonsville MD. I always have alot of luck at the Gamestop in St. Johns Plaza in Ellicott City. They usually have alot of rare games and PS1 rpg's, as well as alot of anime. Alot of their used stuff is also in great condition.

[simpsonps121]

Bingo - I went to that Gamestop a couple of weeks ago for the first time. :-) Bought a ton of stuff.

Matthew

[thebob101]

What did you get Matthew? Share the wealth.

[simpsonps121]

:-) I was able to get quite a few anime movies... but a lot of them were promotional only. So that stunk.

As to games - I did not get any psx games, just random xbox and PS2 games. I did get Kingdom Paradise and Polocrois and Castlevania DS though.

Thanks,
matthew

[nuttyturnip]

The employees at that Gamestop are some of the pushiest people around. :roll:

Every few weeks, I'll order dinner at Solanos and walk down to Gamestop to browse while I wait for my food. It never fails, they always ask me if I brought anything to trade in and give me the whole sales schpiel. It gets on my nerves, and I doubt I'd actually buy anything there because of it. I've overheard them pressuring customers to buy their stupid magazine subscription, and it makes me want to interupt them and tell the clueless parents, "Don't buy that, it's a ripoff!" I realize it's their job to be salespeople, but stop being so aggressive about it.

[thespillcanvas]

Was it the red haired guy with freckles? Everytime I go there him and another guy will constantly ask if I need help if they aren't already in the corner playing the 360, lol.

[ITDEFX]

the concept of working at a video game store is ok but i really don't want to make a living there playing/talking about video games for 8 hr shifts then have little kids come in while there parents go shopping so they can "look at" and ask how much is that game in the counter display all day long. Then to be forced to hammer customers with the 10% edge card program or the pre orders or to trade in shit.

[nuttyturnip]

Was it the red haired guy with freckles? Everytime I go there him and another guy will constantly ask if I need help if they aren't already in the corner playing the 360, lol.

I don't remember. The skinny guy with long hair is the worst; I've noticed another guy who keeps to himself and just plays the 360. He's definitely more my kind of employee.

[thespillcanvas]

I've seen the quiet guy on the 360 alot. He was in there with the red haired guy last time I went. The red haired guy was taunting him from across the store. He was playing DOA4 I think, not sure.

[Stevesbored]

I posted this earlier in the TRU clearance thread:

Here's what I picked up at the TRU in Laurel MD (w/ 80% off)
Psychonauts (XB)- $6
Baten Kaitos (Cube)- $6
Taiko Drum Master (PS2)- $10
Gunstar Heroes (GBA)- $6
Pac Pix (NDS)- $6
Battlebots (GBA) - $2
Texas Hold 'Em (GBA)- $2

The Hold 'Em game netted me a $8.25 trade in at best buy.

Good luck finding anything though; people were basically buying one of every game left.

There was 1 copy of Baten Kaitos left, a few copies of Psychonauts, 1 Taiko Drum Master, a copy of timesplitters future perfect (XB), a few Tiger Woods Golf, Pac Pix, and Sprung for DS, and about 1,000,000 copies of Zathura for PS2. Plus there were plenty of copies of Gunstar Heroes left.

[Farny]

I'll be the first to say this...

Oh my fucking God. That is a Godly haul. I wish I could even get my hands on a copy of Pyschonauts for double that price. If anyone wants to oblige, let me know.

80% off is ridiculous. Is there anything good at Tyson's?

[lurknomore]

Oh bother. I guess that I'll miss out on the 80%...the scavengers I'm sure have pounced and destroyed.

[thebob101]

Is the Tyson's store closing Saturday or Sunday?

[simpsonps121]

I don't remember. The skinny guy with long hair is the worst; I've noticed another guy who keeps to himself and just plays the 360. He's definitely more my kind of employee.

I have talked to that guy quite a bit. He is not the more the helpful guy around, but he is nice enough.

Matthew

[wishfulthinker828]

Hell yes Solana Pizza & Subs on route 40 is the best. Their gyros and pizzas are pretty damn good.

[boozi]

I'm a cheapy from Rockville, MD :D

[adidas]

im from aspen hill- rockville... lol

[thespillcanvas]

The employees at the GS in St. Johns Plaza may be pushy, but after scoring mint copies of Grownlanser Generations. GI Joe Season 1 Part 1, and La Pucelle Tactics in one trip, I can't complain.

[thebob101]

I am in Silver Spring, MD. I used to live in Aspen Hill.

[Stevesbored]

Hey I overheard from some employees that the CC in Beltsville is getting some XB 360s in today. It's supposed to be advertised in the paper, so good luck getting one.

[adidas]

the problem with beltsville is there not getting that many.. Wheaton circuit city is getting 26 preminums and 16 cores... so wheaton it is..

[thebob101]

I just posted some guides, PC games and a PSP case for trade. Any DC Metro area folks interested? PM if you are.

[thespillcanvas]

Anyone spot anything good lately?

[lurknomore]

Anyone see any BB GGCs?

[simpsonps121]

I saw one at the Columbia MD BB, but that was it.

Matthew

[probablysober]

The employees at that Gamestop are some of the pushiest people around. :roll:

Every few weeks, I'll order dinner at Solanos and walk down to Gamestop to browse while I wait for my food. It never fails, they always ask me if I brought anything to trade in and give me the whole sales schpiel. It gets on my nerves, and I doubt I'd actually buy anything there because of it. I've overheard them pressuring customers to buy their stupid magazine subscription, and it makes me want to interupt them and tell the clueless parents, "Don't buy that, it's a ripoff!" I realize it's their job to be salespeople, but stop being so aggressive about it.

Seems almost as bad as my last experience in FYE located in Mazza Gallery. While one person went in back to find a game the other person kept asking me if I wanted to get a subscription to some magazine for free, I said no, this didn't stop her from asking a few more times, eventually she gave up and tried to get me to sign up and pay for some card that would get me a 10% discount. I rarely shop at FYE unless they have some random sale item that makes no sense so I said no again. Once again she wouldn't take no for an answer so I just left the store before the other guy could find the game (I hadn't paid yet).

[thespillcanvas]

Seems almost as bad as my last experience in FYE located in Mazza Gallery. While one person went in back to find a game the other person kept asking me if I wanted to get a subscription to some magazine for free, I said no, this didn't stop her from asking a few more times, eventually she gave up and tried to get me to sign up and pay for some card that would get me a 10% discount. I rarely shop at FYE unless they have some random sale item that makes no sense so I said no again. Once again she wouldn't take no for an answer so I just left the store before the other guy could find the game (I hadn't paid yet).
How could you ever pass on 10% off at FYE? If you got it your next purchases would be 10% less insanely overpriced! :lol:

[nuttyturnip]

I bought my PSP at FYE to get the $30 rebate, but then I forgot to send it in. #-o

Honestly though, I haven't been in FYE enough to interact with employees, and I haven't been to Mazza Galleria since I worked around American University back in 2000.

[maxgle]

I really should be here more often.. lol

[voodo186]

The employees at the GS in St. Johns Plaza may be pushy, but after scoring mint copies of Grownlanser Generations. GI Joe Season 1 Part 1, and La Pucelle Tactics in one trip, I can't complain.

hahah hope ya enjoyed that GI JOE season 1 part 1 I traded that in . Watched an episode and decided it wasnt for me bad part was they only gave me like 8 or 9 bucks for it

[thebob101]

Just saw a 360 Core system at the CC in Beltsville, MD.

Also, BB in Laurel, MD had a copy of Doom 3 RoE for $19.99 minus the $5 Rewards Coupon.

[thespillcanvas]

Just saw a 360 Core system at the CC in Beltsville, MD.

Also, BB in Laurel, MD had a copy of Doom 3 RoE for $19.99 minus the $5 Rewards Coupon. Offtopic but, thebob, you're in The Viscious Martinis? They're pretty good. :)

[adidas]

wheaton circuit city has like 35 preminum systems and 10 cores

[quercus]

Anyone see any BB GGCs?

I was at the BB in Alexandria VA - Potomac Yards. They had some.

They had a bunch of signs up that they had Xbox 360s in stock too.

Also, the Target right there in Potomac Yards also had 360s in stock, I saw 3 premiums and 3 cores in the case.

[pellucidity]

Fairfax CC had Premium 360s in today.

[thebob101]

Offtopic but, thebob, you're in The Viscious Martinis? They're pretty good. :)

Thanks, just played our first show in VA (TT's) and it went pretty well. It was our CD release.

[thebob101]

Beltsville, MD CC has two more copies of DQ VIII, bunch of HL 2 for Xbox and at least 5 Infected for PSP.

[slateman666]

Anyone else ever notice how utterly horrible the CompUSA in (Federal Plaza) Rockville's video game section was (not that it matters much anymore)? They had tons of games out in plastic cases with color copies of the games in them and no prices for like 6 months.

[maxgle]

Yeah, I dont go there anymore.

[io]

Anyone else ever notice how utterly horrible the CompUSA in (Federal Plaza) Rockville's video game section was (not that it matters much anymore)? They had tons of games out in plastic cases with color copies of the games in them and no prices for like 6 months.

But that store has the biggest clearance bin I've ever seen at a CompUSA. Sure, it is a big mess and you have to dig through it, but the prices seem to be half what other stores charge. I found an Arc The Lad for $5. Also got Echo Night Beyond for $5 (it is $10 at other CompUSAs). The selection there beats the crap out of the Alexandria store which had a bin up front full of full-priced games :roll:. They had a game I'd never even seen before - Dragon's Lair 3D for GC for $10. I picked it up and am not sure I'm going to keep it, but I though that was an interesting find. There's more of those there (think I got the last Arc the Lad though).

But, yeah, I agree that their regular game section is utter crap - a few boxes with xeroxed game art and no prices. Though that is a little less insulting than the "Manager's Special - $44.95" I see at other stores.

[thebob101]

I just went to the Landover CC and it had tons of clearance games from the April sale. They are mispriced, but it might be worth it to venture over there. I saw SWAT (Xbox), Arc the Lad (PS2), Castlevaina and more.

[maxgle]

Hey guys, the DS lite has been released early at Target. Time to start looking ;)

[forgotten fans]

I'll be checking the Wheaton Mall Target and possibly the College Park Target in about an hour.

[forgotten fans]

No DSL in either. Damn.

[StealthGear]

thanks for checking, I just checked the tTarget at the washingtonian center (near the Rio) and none there, also drove up to the Target Greatland near Germantown, nothing there either.

[maxgle]

Stealthgear, I checked the same two places.. and no luck too. ><

[StealthGear]

Target in Rockville (the new one near flagship carwash off bou avenue) has the yellow price sticker for "DS Lite: 129.99" but the case where it should be is completely empty. I asked the guy and he said that anything that needed to be locked up in the glass case isn't kept in the back room and brought straight to the case. Could it be that they sold out? The guy didn't know whether they didn't have it yet or were sold out.

[forgotten fans]

Maybe I'll drive out there tomorrow and find out what the deal is. How far past Best Buy is that Target (taking Wisconsin/Rockville Pike from DC)?

[dmaul1114]

No luck at targets in Wheaton, College Park/Greenbelt or Forestville (read on another forum that this one had 20 or so yesterday, case empty today around 1 pm).

[StealthGear]

Maybe I'll drive out there tomorrow and find out what the deal is. How far past Best Buy is that Target (taking Wisconsin/Rockville Pike from DC)?

It's pretty far if your coming from DC, will take you maybe 35-40 minutes because of traffic and driving through friendship heights and bethesda, its in the middle of rockville. After reading reports about the forest ville target I think the rockville one was just sold out.

http://sites.target.com/site/en/spot/map.jsp?screen=map&link=map&orig_iconid=556&closestn=3&closestprox=1&miles=200&searchtype=origin&level=543469&height=338&width=450&lat=390032&lng=-771034&style=2&search=%5E%5E%5E%5E20814%5E%5E0&orig_icon_on=1&orig_search=1&orig_iconid=24&orig_lat=390032&orig_lng=-771034&orig_iconid=24&orig_name=20814&clientPOI1STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI2STATE=1%3A0%3A&clientPOI3STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI4STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI5STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI6STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI7STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI8STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI9STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI10STATE=0%3A0%3A&clientPOI2=1&mouse_mode=center&map.x=167&map.y=81

[dmaul1114]

Just met a friend for a late lunch in Rockville and swung by the target there. StealthGear is correct, tag on the case, but no DS Lites. Clerk said they had them but sold out.

I'm not going to bother looking again for an early one. Will just make the rounds and pick one up next Sunday morning.

[adidas]

theres a target in rio shopping area gaithersburg... so if u go to germantown u got target and walmart so maybe youll luck there...

[dmaul1114]

Saw on another forum that the Wal-mart and Target in geramantown and the target in Gaithersburg were no goes (either didn't have them or had sold out) on Saturday when the person checked.

Oh well, kind of a moot point now since it's a week until launch no point wasting time trying to find one a few days early when they should be easy to find on Sunday.

[maxgle]

true, and dont forget if you are trading your old DS in, you will get $70 at EB/GS this week. I cant wait ;)

[StealthGear]

true, and dont forget if you are trading your old DS in, you will get $70 at EB/GS this week. I cant wait ;)

whoa thanks for the tip! I guess I know what I'm doing on Friday :) (still playing through New Super Mario Bros. so don't want to give up my DS just yet).

[pellucidity]

Skyline target on Rt7 in NoVA - sold us 4* with no problem, just asked by the DCPI number (check main thread) and mentioned a 'white gameboy'. They may only fall for it once, but they had plenty, it seemed

*no, they're not for eBay. I took requests.

[pds319]

Hey guys. Been a long time since I've checked anything here, but from what I've gathered, we we will have 2-3 extra DS lite systems in our store (EB Games in Bowie Town Center) pending they weren't pre-ordered today. Plus we have 4 DDR Mario Mixes left so buy that too.

Peace and baby grease!
-Paul

[thebob101]

Anyone check any of the CCs in the area for the $8.96 sale?

[maxgle]

I went to the one on Rockville PIke today and found nothing at all. :-\

[thebob101]

I am going to check Wheaton in a bit (as soon as it stops raining which might be never).

[maxgle]

got back from the one on the Quince Orchard road today and found a few copies of Dynasty Warriors 5 Extreme Legend there. I did bring the list there and nothing else were found except Hamtaro, Jak 2, Jak 3 left. I personally picked up the last copy of Ice Climber for GBA and I am a very happy customer ;)

[thebob101]

Just went to Wheaton and they had a few titles (NFL Street 2, Gauntlet, Half Life 2, Monster Hunter, Burnout Revenge). Most PS2 titles are gone and Xbox seems to be thin. Didn't see any DS games and I didn't check the GBA games.

[emd081603]

Hey folks, Im a newbie here. I am in Maryland as well, Calvert County. No good shops anywhere remotely close to me though :cry:

[maxgle]

welcome and no sweat, just try to help out as much as you can. Every effort counts and is deeply appreciated it. ;)

[thebob101]

Welcome to CAG. Good to have another MD person.

[therealdeal19]

Hey everyone,
Just saying hi, and you can add another MD CAG. I'm in Rockville right now.

I actually went to the Wheaton, Gaithersburg and Rockville Circuit City for the $8.96 clearance.

Luckily, I live within walking distance of the Rockville one so I've been there a lot (my own purchases plus requests from friends) in the past two weeks (actually I haven't been there at all this week :lol: ). I went up to the Wheaton and Gaithersburg once (on the 23rd) and I did really well at the Gaithersburg one. I managed to get stuff like Karaoke Revolution, DDR Ultramix 2 and even Zelda: A link to the past (for a friend).

The Rockville one had nice stuff as well. I didn't get much at the Wheaton one since I found everything I wanted at Rockville and Gaithersburg. Let me just say that the Wheaton one had the weakest selection by far from the three stores when I went on the 23rd. Their DS section was an absolute joke as well.

Sorry, if I bought anything you guys might've been looking for. I never buy any duplicates unless a friend requests something. This is strictly for my own personal collection and gaming.

[crewj]

heading to d.c. tomorrow for a week!

are there any gameshops near the mall area?

[thebob101]

Found a GS in DC.

GameStop #2412
H Street Connection
817 H Street N.E.
Washington DC, 20002 US
(202)544-3013

This one you can take the metro to I believe:

EB Games #4101
Pentagon City Mall
1100 S. HAYES ST.
ARLINGTON VA, 22202 US
(703)415-3535

[nuttyturnip]

DC itself is pretty dry for gamestores, and the ones off the Metro are your run-of-the-mill GS or EB. Here's the ones I remember off the Metro:

Pentagon City (as thebob101 mentioned): EB and Best Buy
Ballston (Ballston Common Mall, a few blocks from the stop): EB
Tenleytown-AU: Best Buy and a small used game/CD store next to Dominoes
Wheaton: (Wheaton Plaza, a few blocks from the stop): GS and Circuit City

If you really want to shop for games, head into the Springfield, VA area. Springfield Mall has an EB and GS, along with 2 arcades. A few miles away in Annandale is Starland Games, which sells import/anime titles, and is a nifty store to browse. There's a free mall shuttle from the Franconia/Springfield stop, which will take you to the mall, and if you like taking your life into your own hands, you can cross the highway to Best Buy and another GS. You'd have to drive to get to Starland.

[maxgle]

Hey everyone,
Just saying hi, and you can add another MD CAG. I'm in Rockville right now.

I actually went to the Wheaton, Gaithersburg and Rockville Circuit City for the $8.96 clearance.

Luckily, I live within walking distance of the Rockville one so I've been there a lot (my own purchases plus requests from friends) in the past two weeks (actually I haven't been there at all this week :lol: ). I went up to the Wheaton and Gaithersburg once (on the 23rd) and I did really well at the Gaithersburg one. I managed to get stuff like Karaoke Revolution, DDR Ultramix 2 and even Zelda: A link to the past (for a friend).

The Rockville one had nice stuff as well. I didn't get much at the Wheaton one since I found everything I wanted at Rockville and Gaithersburg. Let me just say that the Wheaton one had the weakest selection by far from the three stores when I went on the 23rd. Their DS section was an absolute joke as well.

Sorry, if I bought anything you guys might've been looking for. I never buy any duplicates unless a friend requests something. This is strictly for my own personal collection and gaming.

welcome another MD CAG ;-)
do you happen to have one or more of these that you wouldnt mind selling it to me?

Advance Wars DS
Harvest Moon: More Friends Of Mineral Town
Pokemon Ruby
Pokemon Sapphire
Radiata Stories

[cleaver]

I took back
DK King of Swing
Mario Party Advance
Sigma Star Advance
and 1 or 2 more clearanced GBA titles to the Rockville CC today.

[therealdeal19]

welcome another MD CAG ;-)
do you happen to have one or more of these that you wouldnt mind selling it to me?

Advance Wars DS
Harvest Moon: More Friends Of Mineral Town
Pokemon Ruby
Pokemon Sapphire
Radiata Stories

Nope, sorry. :(
I actually had a friend pick up Radiata for me (lives all the way out in California). I didn't see that game at all in any of the CCs I've been. The same goes for the other games listed.

[thebob101]

I have a few titles for trade if anyone is interested:

Pirates (xbox)

I would like to trade for:

NFSU- Rivals (psp)

[thebob101]

Can anyone design sigs, it would be cool to have a MD CAG signature. I am going to see what bass player for my band can come up with (he is a graphic artist).

[jgamezcua]

Swung by the Wheaton CC around 10am and I saw the store employees pull out like 3 huge gray tubs fulls of PS2, GBA, and XBOX games for the 4th of July sale. They just had the tubs sitting out while they put them back on the shelves. I looked in the GBA tub and all the items in there were part of the 8.96 sale. I picked up a zelda link to the past, metroid and nightmare b4 xmas. I assume the other two tubs were all 8.96 items also so it may be worth stopping by there since it appears that they were holding back games until the sale started.

Good luck hunting!

[Purple Flames]

Swung by the Wheaton CC around 10am and I saw the store employees pull out like 3 huge gray tubs fulls of PS2, GBA, and XBOX games for the 4th of July sale. They just had the tubs sitting out while they put them back on the shelves. I looked in the GBA tub and all the items in there were part of the 8.96 sale. I picked up a zelda link to the past, metroid and nightmare b4 xmas. I assume the other two tubs were all 8.96 items also so it may be worth stopping by there since it appears that they were holding back games until the sale started.

Good luck hunting!

I'll have to look into that. That's the ony CC in the Metro area that I haven't checked out yet.

[emd081603]

regarding the cc sale-Upper marlboro has a good selection of nds/gba and xbox titles. They were pretty much cleared out of everything else. Annapolis has a good deal of the ps2 games left.

[thebob101]

Swung by the Wheaton CC around 10am and I saw the store employees pull out like 3 huge gray tubs fulls of PS2, GBA, and XBOX games for the 4th of July sale. They just had the tubs sitting out while they put them back on the shelves. I looked in the GBA tub and all the items in there were part of the 8.96 sale. I picked up a zelda link to the past, metroid and nightmare b4 xmas. I assume the other two tubs were all 8.96 items also so it may be worth stopping by there since it appears that they were holding back games until the sale started.

Good luck hunting!

I was there around 12:00 pm and there was only one crate in front of the ps2 titles. It was about half full of xbox games. I did manage to finally pick up Fight Night Round 2 for the xbox. I ran into a couple of fellas with lists which is never a good sign (I don't think they were CAGs). Still looking for NFSU-Rivals for the PSP.

I have also been around the CCs in the metro area and most still have some good titles. The really sought-after titles have been gone for a week or so (Halo Triple Pack, Advance Wars, Warriors).

[maxgle]

I went to the one on Rockville Pike again and I picked up one each of the following:

Gun - still has several left
Mario Golf -last one
Final Fantasy I & II - still has one copy left
Sword of Mana - last one

They are all $9 each.

[Tron999]

Hey guys. I was looking for a shop like starland, but perhaps in the reston.herndon area? I love starland, but they haven't been answering their phone lately, and its a 30 minute trip!

Larry

[cleaver]

Has anyone seen Castlevania DS around here?

[cleaver]

Picked up Saints Row demo from Columbia, MD TRU.

[jgamezcua]

Checked out the TRUs in the area for the clearance sale going on.

Found the following:

Gaithersburg:
Castlevania Double Pack (4 copies)
FE: Sacred Stone (3 copies)

Rockville
FE: Sacred Stone (3 copies)
FF I&II (2 copies)
GC Killer 7 (5 copies)

Enjoy!

[thebob101]

Just went to the TRU in Columbia, MD and all I saw was accessories on clearance. I nabbed a EA wireless PS2 controller for $10. There were a few games, nothing great (Trigger Man for xbox). CompUSA's clearance items were pretty weak too. A bunch of PSP games marked 50% off from $35+.

[simpsonps121]

thebob101 - Thanks for the info. You saved me a run.

Do you live in MD?

I live off of Sunny Spring. :-)

Matthew

[thebob101]

I live in Silver Spring, MD.

[simpsonps121]

good to see another MD.

If you are going to get a PS3 reservation - The FYE in Arundel Mills has a short list...

Matthew

[jgamezcua]

Any MD people trade guides?

I'm in the Gaithersburg area

[azn_s14]

has anyone been to the waldorf maryland toysrus

[thebob101]

I have a few guides I could trade. We should set up a little trading network for us MD, NoVA, DC and surrounding area folk. Anyone interested?

[jgamezcua]

thebob101 - I'm in for a DC/MD/NoVa trading network, PM the guides you might want to trade. My trade list is in my sig.

Thx

[jgamezcua]

Checked out the TRU off University Blvd for the clearance sale going on.

Not much left at all, the gba section was cleaned out.

Saw 2 copies of Geist, 4 copies of Baten Kaitos, and 2 copies of legend of heroes of which I bought 1.

[thebob101]

Just went to that TRU and picked up a 12 month Live Kit (w/ Crimson Skies) for $30. You are correct when you said they have been cleaned out.

[simpsonps121]

Has anyone picked up an extra Live Card? I would be interested in trading for one.

I checked the Columbia MD Toy R Us and it is cleaned out of everything good. There must be another CAGer (lurker?) that is cleaning that one out. :-)

Matthew

[camoor]

The Compusa in Gaithersburg, MD had PS2 copies of Killer 7 and Bloodrayne 2 for $10 (plus alot of less interesting 10 dolla games in the bin up front)

[jgamezcua]

CompUSA in Rockville has dropped their bins of games to as low as 4.99. They have them out of the tubs and organized alphabetically now on racks for easier browsing. Picked up Crimson Sea 2 (4.99) and Killer 7 (9.99)

[lurknomore]

Haven't been to this thread in a long time. Glad to see there is some communication between us Marylanders. Sorry that I don't buy pennied out guide/strat. books. Good luck with that.

[thebob101]

Has anyone picked up an extra Live Card? I would be interested in trading for one.

I checked the Columbia MD Toy R Us and it is cleaned out of everything good. There must be another CAGer (lurker?) that is cleaning that one out. :-)

Matthew

I have seen a few of the $29.98 Live Boxes in the area. If I see more, I will post the location(s).

[maxgle]

I have Grand Theft Auto San Andreas guide (new) for trade if that helps anyone

[simpsonps121]

Yea, I have one of those Xbox Live Boxes if anyone wants it at cost.

Matthew

[MCalvert1]

CompUSA in Rockville has dropped their bins of games to as low as 4.99. They have them out of the tubs and organized alphabetically now on racks for easier browsing. Picked up Crimson Sea 2 (4.99) and Killer 7 (9.99)


Was that the last Crimson Sea 2, or were there more?

MjC

[jgamezcua]

When I was there on 8/2 they had 2 more copies at 4.99 each. I don't know if they're still there though.

[thebob101]

Just stopped by BB at Tysons after practice and there was 6 bins full of xbox, ps2 and gamecube games at 50% off. I was able to get the following:

The Godfather (xbox)- $20
DDR 3 (xbox)- $15 (used GGC)
Arena Football (xbox)- $10
NCAA 06 (ps2)- $15
Madden 06 (xbox)- $15
Counter Strike (xbox)- $5
Destroy All Humans (xbox)- $10
Katamari Darmacy (ps2)- $10
Resident Evil (gc)- $7.50

I believe all of the Greatest Hits/Platnium Hits/Player's Choice were on sale. Only a hand full of new releases weren't on sale (Kingdom Hearts, Black, NCAA 07). I did not see any GBA or DS games on sale. They have lists taped to the bins. A few PSP games were on the ps2 list (Infected is the only one I remember). I think it ends tonight after the tax free shopping is over for VA. Still a crap lot of stuff when I left at 3 pm.

Here is a few I remember:

NFS Most Wanted Black- gc
Mario Cart- gc
Gun- ps2 & xbox
Trapt- ps2
Half Life 2- xbox
And 1- ps2 & xbox
King Kong- all systems
Simpsons Hit and Run- gc

[cleaver]

Are any Toys R Us's in the area having B2G1?

[jgamezcua]

Checked Gaithersburg, MD and Rockville, MD TRUs. Neither are running the B2G1 TRU special. Spoke with mgrs at both stores and they said selects stores only but they didn't know which ones.

[jgamezcua]

Picked up an extra Popolocrois and Suikoden Tactics for trade from the CC clearance.

Looking for a Mario Tennis or Mario Baseball, both gamecube.

PM if interested, also have a couple other games FT.

[thebob101]

Checked the CC in Wheaton and there was nothing. They were rearranging the ps2 gaming section. I think they are making room for the Wii and ps3.

Anyone in the area pre-order any of the new systems? I am tempted, but I think I am going to wait on the ps3. Wii sounds interesting, but I had a GC that just sat on the counter collecting dust until it was stolen.

[lurknomore]

I nearly forgot about this thread. Glad that it is still somewhat active. I'm looking for Mario Tennis and Mario Baseball. Any leads?

I'm still looking for somewhere to pre-order the PS3 and Wii. I just don't trust the FYEs around here.

[lurknomore]

Has anyone checked out the 360s at the Tower Records in the DC metro area?

[mrplow1817]

No 360s in the Tyson's Tower. I was there a week ago and remember a few PS2s and I think a cube.

[thebob101]

Anyone use the FYE trade in sale lately. Heard from Lurknomore and was informed that Lakeforest didn't have much of a selection. Wheaton has some good titles and hasn't been giving a hassle about trade in (as long as they don't look brand new with the retail sealing still on it). I believe the sale ends soon, I have heard Oct. 30 (posted on CAG) and Oct. 31 (was told by an employee). If you know of more stores and information post please.

[lurknomore]

Anyone use the FYE trade in sale lately. Heard from Lurknomore and was informed that Lakeforest didn't have much of a selection. Wheaton has some good titles and hasn't been giving a hassle about trade in (as long as they don't look brand new with the retail sealing still on it). I believe the sale ends soon, I have heard Oct. 30 (posted on CAG) and Oct. 31 (was told by an employee). If you know of more stores and information post please.

Work took me up to Frederick, and that Sam Goody had no clue. They were helpful, but there was nothing there. Absolutely nothing for PS2, except Scarface, and even less for GCN. They didn't have anything worth more than $25. Thanks to theBob, Wheaton was helpful...but slow. Their supply seemed to be the best, though, you have to ask for the games. Lakeforest is out of most titles.

[thebob101]

Work took me up to Frederick, and that Sam Goody had no clue. They were helpful, but there was nothing there. Absolutely nothing for PS2, except Scarface, and even less for GCN. They didn't have anything worth more than $25. Thanks to theBob, Wheaton was helpful...but slow. Their supply seemed to be the best, though, you have to ask for the games. Lakeforest is out of most titles.

You totally have to ask for the titles, the new releases are hardly out in the display. Was the person who helped you a tall, thin African American dude. He was always very cool.

[jgamezcua]

Wheaton is good, I usually deal w/ the thin African American dude you mentioned. Lakeforest is also anal about disc scratching and 0.01'ed out games.

Mazza Gallery is decent, but limited selection.

[maxgle]

Anyone going to the wii pre-order this sunday?
just wondering if i will meet any cags

[daphatty]

I went to the TRU in springfield earlier this week and scored my games.

[lurknomore]

Hey fellas,
At Wheaton, I had a short, stout, overweight Hispanic girl....who wouldn't crack a smile despite me laying on the charm thick, real thick. It took forever as she just groused around. I asked for Phantasy Star Universe(360) and she back twice with Final Fantasy XI.

Lake Forest is close, and that's the only reason why I ever go there.

All in all, it's never a fun experience going to FYE. You never know what games are there, and everything is over-priced, with their stupid rebates. And the staff though can be nice, never knows what's going on in the stores.

Anyway fellas, we should all meet up sometime. We should join forces and help eachother with our CAG skills.

[KarmaPD]

Has anybody had luck tracking down an early release copy of Guitar Hero 2 from Best Buy? I've tried calling the Tenleytown and Pentagon City branches, but they don't answer their phones.

[mrplow1817]

I was in both the Tysons and Fair Lakes Best Buy's today and no Guitar Hero 2. For some reason the Tysons store has about 20 guitar hero 1 bundles, but no early GH2.

[vasco]

The is a Game Crazy on Rt 26 in Eldersburg that has some sweet deals here and there. I miss New York and all the locally owned shops. Tax free shopping and always $5-$10 cheaper. Also, has anyone else noticed that since the merger, Gamestop and EB now have $5 price increase on some games?

[Rich Lather]

I was in the Tenley Town BB yesterday and I don't think they had it. Wasn't looking for it specifically, but probably would have noticed it.

Edit: It = Guitar Hero 2

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

wOW saw this on the front page of CAG and clicked. Wouldn't known there was so many local CAGers. Guitar Hero 2 is coming out soon for just PS2 or both? 360? or later date. Sorry lazy and don't want to look up.

A little tip. CompUSA's blowout inventory online. You can search your local COMPUSA's inventory of reduced stuff. Found NHL 2k6 recently for like $9.98 locally and other dawesome deals. Older game but bet you can't find that game any cheaper for brand new. Anyways.

FLAME ON! jk

[Rich Lather]

If anyone scores an early copy of Gears of War, let us know.

Rumor is that some stores have already received shipments, but are sitting on them until the 7th even though there is supposedly no official street date.

I just tried calling a ton of local Best Buys, Targets and Toys R' Us stores in the area to see if any of them had them already in stock or had broken the street date. No luck.

[FRAUD_WHATS_THAT]

10-4 may check out a few places tomorrow around Woodbridge, VA area

[Rich Lather]

I was in the Walmart out in Germantown MD today and noticed they had the 360 versions of Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Splinter Cell Double Agent for $49 each.

[jgamezcua]

does anyone know any local places where I can buy a new Xbox system (not 360)? Like a BB, Walmart, Sears, whatever. Looking somewhere between Alexandria, VA and Germantown, MD

Thx for any info!!

[Rich Lather]

anyone know of any local game stores doing a midnight release of Gears of War?

Edit: Preferably someplace safe to be hanging around at midnight.

[jgamezcua]

Found Odama for $12.48 at Target. They had one left in the displays.

It's the Target in Wheaton, in the mall w/ FYE, GS, and there's a CC in the same complex.

[Rich Lather]

I just finished calling a bunch of EB/Gamestops, Bestbuys, Targets, Walmarts, etc. in the Northern VA and Southern MD area looking for Gears of War.

For what it's worth: one of the guys at EB that I got a hold of said no EB/Gamestops in the Northern VA region would be getting it today.

From what I can tell and from what that EB Games guy has said, it looks like no Gears of War anywhere in the area today.

[thebob101]

Anyone going to the CC PS3 midnight sale? Are they handing out the vouchers at 8 pm? Still undecided.

[boozi]

Anyone going to the CC PS3 midnight sale? Are they handing out the vouchers at 8 pm? Still undecided.
I might do that... Not sure though

[Sc4rfac3]

i might i figure it might be worth it but i wont get there early enough to score a ps3 but maybe i could win one of the raffled ones

[maxgle]

i wish i could, but i got off work at 7, probably too late to get there. :(

[boozi]

Which brings me to my question from the circuit city PS midnight release thread... How early do you think I should be there???

[lurknomore]

does anyone know any local places where I can buy a new Xbox system (not 360)? Like a BB, Walmart, Sears, whatever. Looking somewhere between Alexandria, VA and Germantown, MD

Thx for any info!!

I'm not entirely positive, but I think that I saw one in the Sears at Lakeforest. Better give them a ring before heading over, but I think that I saw a box there.

[lurknomore]

Thinking about going down for the Rockville CC thing, but I hate kids....but I might. Do some of you want to meet up and keep each other's spirits up?

[adamsappel]

Found Odama for $12.48 at Target.

I picked this up at the Germantown Target today. They had a couple left over, too.

[zzl365]

I picked this up at the Germantown Target today. They had a couple left over, too.

There are also a few of these in the Gaithersburg Target in the Rio complex.

[skinsfan56la]

I'm planning to go to the CC thing but don't know what time i should leave. Any ideas?

[Sc4rfac3]

I'm planning to go to the CC thing but don't know what time i should leave. Any ideas?
i'd say wednesday or early thursday i wont be there untill 6:00pm thursday

[simpsonps121]

Anyone camping anywhere near columbia?

Matthew

[cleaver]

You know what grinds my gears? The fact that I can't find a fucking copy of Gears of War at a FYE in the state of Maryland.

[thebob101]

Going to pick mine up at BB this afternoon. I ordered it online and selected store pickup. They better fucking have it!

[boozi]

i'd say wednesday or early thursday i wont be there untill 6:00pm thursday
Same here.... Got classes 'till 4:20 on Thursdays so I'll end up getting there at around 5:00-5:30 'cause the drive from College Park to Rockville can be a bitch during that time :X

[thebob101]

Playing GoW and I have to say that this is one of the best games I have ever played.

What time is everyone going to the Rockville CC for the ps3 release, like lurknomore said, we should all meet up and introduce ourselves to each other. What does everyone think (Metro area CAG folks).

[boozi]

Well, as I've stated in my post above, I know for 95% that I'll be there at around 5:30 PM on the 16th... Hopefully I'll be able to snag a console :X

[thebob101]

So lets all meet between 5 & 6 at the CC in Rockville, MD.

[boozi]

Where at CC though? and how would we recognize each other XD

[adidas]

im want to join too... lol...
i say you will have to be there eariler than 5:30 on thursday. atleast in the morning on the 16th...

[lurknomore]

I'll be getting there a bit earlier....as my gaming buddy has encouraged me to get there earlier. I'm thinking around 4:30 or so. I'm sure that it won't be hard to spot each other. We'll be the ones that are there and loitering. I hope that this doesn't get much play on the radio stations as they are suggesting...and that us CAGers get our just dibs. Remember to bring your DSes and PSPs.

[lurknomore]

You know what grinds my gears? The fact that I can't find a fucking copy of Gears of War at a FYE in the state of Maryland.

Yeah, I gave up on that hope. I gave in and bought GoW from BB. Anyway, as was the discussion earlier, I found Odama in good quantities and condition at the Targets in Rockville and Germantown. Go and get um fellas.

[cleaver]

Call of Duty 3 fpr 360 rang up $49.99 at the FYE in Wheaton; apparently they entered it as an XBox game.

I'm in at Rockville CC 6ish if confidence levels are high.

[jgamezcua]

I heard on the radio station FM 101.1 that their dj's are going to be present at the Rockville CC I think from 8-10pm and will be giving away PS3's I think as part of a raffle. Sounds like multiple will be given out.

Prob gonna have alot more people there as a result due to the radio station promotion.

[skinsfan56la]

I heard on the radio station FM 101.1 that their dj's are going to be present at the Rockville CC I think from 8-10pm and will be giving away PS3's I think as part of a raffle. Sounds like multiple will be given out.

Prob gonna have alot more people there as a result due to the radio station promotion.


Damn it!!! Now i'm going to try to leave even earlier. I'll try to leave right after my class at like 3 or 4. Man this sucks.

[thebob101]

Sounds like it is going to be packed if DC101 is advertising it. This sucks, but I guess we couldn't expect it would only be us (CAG).

[jgamezcua]

DC 101 - PS3 Promotion

http://www.eitmonline.com/

"The new PlayStation 3 comes out next Friday, but we’re giving them away a bit early! Thursday, November 16th at 9PM, join Roche at Circuit City in Rockville (Congressional Plaza North) or Crash at Circuit City in Richmond (Short Pump) to win this year’s hottest gaming system before it “officially” goes on sale. Oh, you can’t make it? Well, word is that Elliot In The Morning may have a few to give away too, but that’s a big secret… so don’t tell anybody. Got it?

Listen all next week for the rest of the details from the morning show that knows that start is for one-player and select is for two: Elliot In The Morning."

[boozi]

Ahhh.... too bad it's gonna be promoted by DC101... Oh well.... Not that bad though :P So who's gonna go??

[lurknomore]

Crap....Elliot in the morning has a huge following...I imagine that this will make it near impossible. I trust that DC101 will be advertising all day, too. Crap.

[anubis20]

Ill be at the CC in rockville early thursday morning about 6 or 7 am

[anubis20]

I also heard the elliot promo on Wednesday, first thing that came to mind was "crap, that added like 8 more hours to my camping".

[thebob101]

I am going to drive by around 4 pm and see if the crowd is really large. If it is massive then it is a no go for me. Sounds like there is going to be a crap load of people there.

[Sc4rfac3]

I am going to drive by around 4 pm and see if the crowd is really large. If it is massive then it is a no go for me. Sounds like there is going to be a crap load of people there. if you or anybody else can post how many people are out there when u get there,by the time i get there everybody should be there. too bad i cant get off work earlier.

[therealdeal19]

I'll probably head out to CC at 11 am or possibly earlier if I decide to ditch my morning class :lol:

[Sc4rfac3]

I'll probably head out to CC at 11 am or possibly earlier if I decide to ditch my morning class :lol: i feel u i wish i could ditch work. oh well

[boozi]

Bad news u guys... I just went to circuit city to "survey" the battlefield and it looks really bad... I don't think I'll go. There are quite a lot of people over there and by Thursday, it'll be hell...

[thebob101]

Bad news u guys... I just went to circuit city to "survey" the battlefield and it looks really bad... I don't think I'll go. There are quite a lot of people over there and by Thursday, it'll be hell...

Fuck, there are people camping already. Bastards

[lurknomore]

That's just ridiculous. Too early. I make more per hour and I value my time more than that....than to start waiting now. Geez. I'm sure that they'll be kicked away tho.

[boozi]

That's just ridiculous. Too early. I make more per hour and I value my time more than that....than to start waiting now. Geez. I'm sure that they'll be kicked away tho.
Doesn't seem like that... There was a circuit city employee outside the place and it didn't seem like she started to kick them out... Also, there was a sign that said Playstation 3 Line Up starts here :X

[anubis20]

I just went there about 8 pm and the line was huge didnt even bother getting out of the car. This might be my first console launch defeat.

[Sc4rfac3]

i agree i think i'm saying fuck it because the line is too long.

[lurknomore]

I just went there about 8 pm and the line was huge didnt even bother getting out of the car. This might be my first console launch defeat.

My first launch console defeat. I even managed to get a 360 with ease, without pre-ordering or waiting.