Conference rusure::nintendo

    Well, KAYBEEs in the Greendale Mall (Worcester) seems to have
    a fairly good selection at the moment.
    
    Mike

    
    If you have K-BEE toy stores in your area, Check em out!! Out here
    in Colorado Spgs. They have over 35 nintendo compatible games in
    stock at all times...
    

       Well, there goes life as I used to know it!  Finally went out
    and bought the basic NES with Super Mario Brothers. Added a couple
    of more games (Golf and Zelda) to round out the library.  It's
    fun and addicting, especially Zelda.

       Where did he get you ask? Well I live in the Lowell Mass. area
    and after reading about the trials and tribulations of Larry Ingram,
    I plunked myself down at the phone yesterday and started dialing.
    Paydirt was reached after about the 20th call.  Stuarts in Billerica
    had a few of the basic systems in stock.  They hold it for you if
    you call, to boot!! Unfortunately, the price is at 89 instead of
    the customary $79.  
    

       Other possibilities are; Service Merchandise will back order the
    game for you and the rest of the stores are saying the end of February
    for their next shipment.  
    
-rick

    I was in Caldor's in Bedford, N.H. over the weekend. They have about
    30 games in. They also expect 30 new game cartridges coming in within
    a month.
    
    Maj

    Well I finally got mine...after adding a note a couple of weeks
    ago (53?) I to scoured the country side.  I placed orders at several
    places for "rainchecks"..got some mail on Friday from Service
    Merchandise in Aurburn Mass.  Picked it up on Saturday, however,
    in this area games were very much in absence.  I did get Baseball
    and golf at the Fair in Worcester Ma.
    
    I spoke to a manager at "Toys R Us" and he stated that this chain
    is somehow affiliated with Nintendo and they should be well stocked
    by this coming weekend (that is area TRU.).  I have a coupon from
    the Worcester Telegram for $3.00 off all catridges in KAYBEES Toys
    (Limit six).  Their store in the Aurburn Mall had a very limited
    selection on Satruday.
    
    Now that I have the game I (when I get the kids away) can't stop,
    I am a Nintendo Junky after less than 48 hours.
    
    I am in quest of the basketball and Top gun catridges so if anyone
    sees them around please drop me a line.
    
    
    Thanks..
    
    Bob Montville
    Junior::Montville

    
    Thanks for the prior entries I really didn't know where to start
    looking After visiting and calling many different stores specifically
    for TOP GUN I called the Video 2001 store(Calif) and they're
    shipping one out to me. Should take 3 to 5 days. They're also 
    sending out a complete(?) list of games available. I'll list them 
    here when it arrives. 
    

                     {The Games Are Here!}
     I live in Western Ma. so if your in the area check out the Ingleside
    Mall in Holyoke Ma. It has easy access in that it is right on RT
    91 north from Springfeild or the Mass Pike. Store located in this
    Mall which carry the NES system are Service Merchandise, Paysaver,
    Electonics Boutique, and Babbage's. Probably the best for game
    acquisition is Babbage's. It carries no hardware excluding joysticks
    (currently out of the Advantage). What the do have is lots of software
    and firmware. They carry a complete line of IBM software along with
    software for Apple's and Commodore's. They also have NES cartridges
    and SEGA carts. I was in there Sunday and they had atleast 15 Top
    Guns on the shelf along with 1942, Rygar, Ghost $ Goblins, and about
    20 others(Zelda was out of stock, but they did have it two weeks
    ago, they expect more in on Tuesday the 16th.) I'll try and keep
    a look-out for additional places which are clustered like these
    4 are in central place for the W. Ma. area.
    
                            Still Fighting in Zelda (Rnd 2 Level 7)
                                Rich (Don't like LIKE_LIKES) Robillard
    

    I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL GAMES AT A STORE THAT IS NOT MUCH BIGGER THAN
    THAN THE SIZE OF A CRACKER JACKS BOX. THE PRICES SEAM TO BE ABOUT
    5.00 MORE THAN K-BEES OR TOYS-R-US HOWEVER ALMOST EVER HARD TO FIND
    TITLE IS THERE INC. TOP GUN,DOUBLE DRIBBLE,ZELDA ETC.THE AMAZING
    THING IS THAT THIS STORE WILL RENT OUT ANY OF ITS GAMES FOR 2.00/DAY
    WHICH ALLOWS YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY BEFOR YOU PAY WHICH WOULD
    HAVE SAVED ME SOME $$ ie(WILD GUN MAN, GUM SHOE ETC.)THE STORE ALSO
    STOCKS COMPLETE GAME SETS, BASIC GAME SETS AND ACCESSORIES LIKE
    THE N.E.S ADVANTAGE, ROB THE ROBOT,LIGHT GUNS,ETC.THE NAME OF THIS
    STORE IS MORTAN'S DEPT STORE IN SPENCER MA (617-885-4874)IT'S 25-30MIN
    WEST OF WORCESTER MA.ON ROUTE #9 AND THEY ARE ALSO OPEN ON SUNDAYS.
     

    Help !!!!!
    I need to buy the Nintendo system ( control deck ) before this Friday.
    My son's birthday is this Saturday. Anyon know where I can find
    it along Rt 93 between Boston and Southern New Hampshire ? I PROMISED
    my son to get him the Nintendo system for birthday.
    

    re. -1
    
    According to Jim Thomann NES can be found in Lechmere at the Greendale
    Mall in Worcester.  Maybe other Lechmere's will have some by this
    weekend.  Price was $79.99 according to Jim.
    

    Just got a flyer in the mail. K Mart has the basic unit for $79.95
    this week along with some of the games discounted. Get to a K mart..
    I tried to find TOP GUN at Caldors Sunday, they advertised in the
    Sunday Paper they had TOP GUN and 5 others on sale. I got there
    at noon and got a Rain Check.. No TOP GUN.. oh well...
    
    ROY
    

    I picked up the game at Lechmere in Worchester last night. It was
    a long drive, but it will be well worth it when I see the my son's
    smiling face on his birthday this coming Saturday.
    
    I called Lechmere in Woburn yesterday just before I started my trip
    to Worchester, they did not have it and did not know when they will
    be getting them. I didn't want to take a chance to wait.

    re. .11:
    
    Bradlee's, Manchester, NH has Top Gun for $34.99, their regular
    price.
    
    -Paula
    

    I picked up the last TOP GUN at Childworld in Medford for $29.99
    I noticed that both Childworld and Consumer has the best prices
    for most games. So try them first before you pay higher prices at
    other stores.
    

    Does anybody know of a store in the Nashua area that has any
    of the NES Advantage controllers???
    
    
    
    Don

    Toys 'R Us in Manchester has them for $39.95.
    
    -Paula
    

        I'm trying not to be a heavy handed moderator for this Notesfile,
    however I as well as others have noticed that certain Topics are
    not being used for the purpose that they were intended.
    
    	As is such the case below.  This reply was originally entered
    in Topic #3 which is only suppose to be used for (FOR SALE, TRADE
    & WANTED items.)  What also makes this problem worse is that a few
    people decided to reply to this note.  If you wish to reply to an
    ad placed in Topic #3 then please do so by mail. Just use SEND/AUTHOR
    This way it doesn't take up unwanted disk space and also save others
    from having to read a note their not interested in.
    
    PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE

	Before you enter a note, take a few moments to do a directory
    of the notes that have already been entered.   The reply below
    is a prime example, that if CURIE::GRAVES would have done a directory
    they would have seen that there was already a topic started on
    "Where the games are."  
    
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Note 3.25                   For Sale, Trade or Wanted                   25 of 29
CURIE::GRAVES                                          1 line  16-MAR-1988 11:16
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    Anyone know where I can buy Ghosts & Goblins, Zelda, or Soccer?
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BCSE::MENARD                                         12 lines  16-MAR-1988 11:46
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    RE: .25
    
    	I don't know where YOU are, but I saw Zelda - many cartridges
    of Zelda - at KayBee Toy Store, in the Pheasant Lane Mall, Nashua
    NH  a week ago (last Thursday)
    
    	Sorry, I didn't notice if G&G or Soccer were there, but they
    had a good selection!
    
    
    			- Lorri
    
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MAGIC::POLLOCK "Programmers expect the unexpected!"   7 lines  16-MAR-1988 12:02
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    re .25:
    
    I saw Ghosts 'N Goblins at Zayre's in the Royal Ridge Mall, Nashua,
    NH.
    
    -Paula
    

    The video store on Marlboro Main St. (the old smoke shop) had Legend
    of Zelda.
    
    Kathy

    
    Scads of game paks at Kaybee Toy's in the University Mall, South
    Burlington, VT and in the Berlin Mall - Berlin, VT (East of Montpelier)
    of aroung 40 different games.  
    
    Matt :^)

    Does anybody know where Mario Brothers can be found, especially in the
    Nashua/southern New Hampshire/Boston areas?  I have several games that
    were available when the Nintendo system first came out (Donkey Kong, et
    cetera), and now a friend is trying to find one of these, but it is not
    around anymore. 
    
    
    				-- edp

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SCOVAX::MONOCCHI                                     10 lines   5-DEC-1988 14:34
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    O.K., I  give up!!! I've searched every store in the area, and Zelda,
    The adventure of link, is nowhere to be found! The stores won't
    tell you when or if they will be getting it in, and when they do
    get it in, you have to standing there when they put it on the shelf
    because they vanish in seconds! I CAN'T STAND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I'm from southern Ct. Is this cartridge this difficult to find all
    over, or just in my area. If my son doesn't get this for Christmas,
    I,m in trouble. Can anyone help me??? If someone can get one for
    me somewhere, I will gladly pay in advance including postage.
    Christmas is almost here!!!!!!

    A most unusual location I discovered late last week.  It's called
    the Plaza Convenience Store in Tyngsboro, on DW highway about a
    mile south of Pheasant Lane Mall, right across from that roller
    skating place.  As of last Friday, I noticed they had SMBII, Zelda,
    and a few others.  I don't think they advertise the fact that they
    carry them, and I don't know what the prices are, but with Christmas
    approaching rapidly, price may not be a major consideration.
    
    fwiw
    Jon

    For those of you still trying to find game cartridges, I was at
    Pheasant Lane Mall last night, and noticed that the record/tape
    store has quite a few Nintendo cartridges.  Prices seem reasonable
    as these things go.
    
    Sorry, don't remember the name of the store, but it's on the lower
    level right underneath Ross Jewelers at the Penney's end of the
    mall.  Specifically saw Zelda and a few others, didn't see SMB in
    my casual perusal.
    
    Good luck
    Jon

    Was it Record Town? I know I got Metal Gear there for $3 less than
    Lechmere's price.
    
    Mike

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SARAH::HOVEY                                          5 lines  14-DEC-1988 09:48
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RE .24

Stewarts dept. store is just down the street from the PL Mall. They have(had)
super mario bros. II for $37 and it wasn't on sale. They don't have a 
Kaybeehobby&toy size selection; but it's as good as bradlees/caldors/leechmere.

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BOARDS::MONDALTO                                     13 lines  16-DEC-1988 09:17
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    For some of you people that are going crazy trying to find those
    hard to find tapes,here is something that may help you.I went to
    Child world (Salem,N.H.) last nite and they have the Legend of
    Zelda,and Rad Racer in stock.They also have many,many more to choose
    from.      
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               ( o o )
                ( V )
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CCYLON::BERRY                                         9 lines  23-JAN-1989 16:01
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    	Has anyone actually seen the game RAMPAGE for nintendo? Supposedly
    it has been on the market since November, but I have yet to find
    a store here in the midwest that has seen a copy. 
    	There seems to be many new games that fit in this category.
    We've seen SMB II and very few LINKS and some of the other new games.
    But Trevino's GOLF and the new wizardry role playing games are
    non-existent.
    	Anyone now what is going on here?
    

    Super Mario II is available at Rich's in Fitchburg MA  on the John
    Fitch Highway.  Tonite they had about 20 left at closing.  Price
    is a little steep.  $44.99.  The rest of the selection was pretty
    mediocre.  So if you're still looking for SMB II here's a possiblity.
    
    tom

    Has anyone seen Rad Racer anywhere in the Massachusetts or New
    Hampshire area lately? I've looked for it at all the places I know
    of, but to no avail. Can anyone out there help?
    
    -eric
    

    
    	I saw Rad Racer last night in Tyngsboro. There is a convenient
    store across the street from Skate 3 that carries Nintendo games. They
    had Link, SMB II, RBI Baseball, Bases Loaded, Rad Racer, RC Pro-AM, adn
    a bunch of other games. They are expensive (around $49) but they always
    have something that no one else can get.

    Blades of Steel, Castlevania II, and RoboWarrior are at Kay-Bee Toy &
    Hobby in Pheasant Lane.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    I saw Simon's Quest in Kaybee's at the Burlington Mall last nite.
    They had 5 copies & had 4 after I bought one.  Next door at the
    Electronic Boutique, they had Castlevania I.
    
    My little brother bought me Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf last weekend
    at a Toy's R Us in Poughkeepsie NY where they had just about everything
    including Link II, SMB II.
    
    There's a video store up the street from my house at 798 Mass Ave
    in Arlington called Video Horizon's.  They have at least one copy
    of EVERY available cartridge with multiple titles of the popular
    games (They have 7 Blades of Steels!).  They also SELL Bases Loaded
    & had 2 copies left last week.  They sell other titles as well.
    Their rental price doesn't make sense to me.  $2.00 the first day,
    $1.00 each additional day & they have an honor system where you
    agree to bring the game back within a reasonable period of time
    (not more than 3 or 4 days).  It makes more sense to charge $1.00
    the first & $2.00 the additional days but I guess their honor system
    works!
  
    Where is BLADES of STEEL?!?  I am tired of renting this!
    
    Russ

    Does anybody know where to find Paperboy or Wheel of Fortune in
    the Nashua/Manchester/Salem area? Toy's R Us in Manchester has
    been sold out for some time.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Mike

    
    
    	I saw paperboy at the Plaza Convienent across from Skate 3 in
    Tyngsboro. They had it for $49.99.
    
    
    
    							Dana
    

    
    Child World in Nashua NH has both SMB II and Adventures of Link
    as of noon today. I think they were each $44.99.
    
                                                     Paul
    

    Video Horizons has Blades of Steel & had 5 copies an hour ago. 
    They are located at 789 Mass Ave in Arlington.  Their phone is
    (617) 646-4945.  They said the games may not last long because the
    kids just got out of Arlington High!  They have another store in
    Billerica.
    
    KayBee Toys in the Mystic Mall in Medford got a shipment in this
    morning.   They have Blades of Steel, Adventures of Link, Super
    Mario 2, Track & Field 2 & some new games I have never seen before.
    I picked up my Blades of Steel there for 39.99.  They have 3 left
    from the shipment of 25.

    	Last night I went to Child World in Salem, NH and they
    had about 20 Titles (quite a few  of each) including PAPERBOY,
    and LINK. The woman at the register said they have been selling
    at a pretty good clip, so you better hurry!

    
    I was at Child World, In Chelmsford, today and was able to pick up
    CASTLEVANIA II - SIMONS QUEST.  
    
    
    They are going for $44.99 +tax.
    
    There were about 15-20 left.
    
    There were also about 15-20 LEE TRAVINOS FIGHTING GOLF.
    
    Other memorable titles were :
    
    OTHELLO
    SUPERMAN
    ROBO-WARRIORS
    INDIANNA JONES - TEMPLE OF DOOM.
    
    Better hurry (I heard 1 person there state that they had had a 'bunch'
    of SMB II's, last week, but they were gone today...of course!)
    
    
    
    Galv

    Yesterday, Child World in Nashua had Master Blaster and Ultima for $35
    and $50, respectively.
    
    Ultima is a type of game not previously seen for the Nintendo, although
    it has been popular on computers for years.
    
    
    				-- edp

    
    As of 2030, tonight, Zayre's in Nashua had:
    
    Platoon		(2 in the display)
    Track & Field II 	(3 "		")
    RoboWarrier (sp?)	(10"		")
    BomberMan	(sp?)	(8 "		")
    Blades of Steel	(8 "		")
    
    Looks like the most expensive one was Blades of Steel @38.??
    
    BUT - all Nintendo games were 10% off.
    
    Get 'em while they last!
    
    
    Galv 

    I have been going crazy trying to find BASES LOADED. Has anyone
    seen a copy in the past week? The major stores are always sold out.
    
    
    Rich

Try soft has TECMO Bowl for $47.95 + $5.00 shipping.  It will be at my door
tommorow in time for the weekend!

tom

(Thinking again, 47.95 might not be the right price, but it's in the high
forties)

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Note 269.0                Super Mario II ( AVAILABLE ).               No replies
EBBV02::MONDALTO                                     11 lines  27-APR-1989 06:11
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    If anyone out there is looking for Super Mario II,you better
    get to Richs in Methuen.I went there last nite to pick one up
    for a friend,and I saw about 8 on the rack.They also got in a
    big shipment of different games...
    
    
    
                                        John
      
    

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DASXPS::MBLANCHARD "Slowly I turn..."                 7 lines  28-APR-1989 11:14
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    	Can anyboby tell me of any stores in the So. N.H. area
    that has Rad Racer in stock. Every place I go to has the cards
    out for them but there are none in stock and they don't know
    when they will get more.
    
    Thanks,
    	  Mike

    Yesterday I saw TETRIS at Cuomo's along rt 28 in Salem, NH. They
    also had Gauntlet there. They had several other games there too
    (about 20 different games). There were about 15 or 20 copies of
    TETRIS and about 5 of Gauntlet.
    
    -eric
    

    How are their prices as opposed to other stores?
    
    Julie
    

    re .47, .46
    
    About the same as most places I've looked. 
    
    Most games range from $36 to $43. I have seen a few (I assume less 
    popular or older) for as low as $30 and once as high as $45 (though 
    I haven't seen any for this much recently. I think TETRIS was going 
    for $41, but I'm not sure.
    
    One more thing, sometimes there's a tall skinny salesperson who
    can get a little annoying, but he does seem to keep fairly good
    track of what's happening with various Nintendo products. He says
    he's trying to expand their selection of available games.
    
    -eric 
                                                             

    
    I've found Bradlees' in the Searstown Mall to have an excellent
    selection of Nintendo games.
    

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CSC32::MOLLER "Nightmare on Sesame Street"            7 lines  11-JUN-1989 00:34
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	Has anyone seen Ultima for the NES in the Colorado Springs area?
	I have looked all over and seem to be having the same 'fun' that
	I had when trying to find Zelda II a few months ago.

	I appreciate any and all responses....

		*D*

    I saw something in a Nintendo Power magazine about a new game called 
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Has anyone seen this game ? I have been
    anxious to get it for my son. Any help would be appreciated.
    
    Thanks
    
    mike

    
    
    	Mike - 
    
    	I haven't actually seen the game yet, but I do have the
    	particular issue that has the article on it.  I'll try
    	to look up a possible availability date for you.
    
    	Kim

    Has any one seen the new golf games here
    in Colorado?  Where are they?
    
    Glenn

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WMOIS::JLECLAIR                                      11 lines  16-JUN-1989 12:09
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    CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN PURCHASE PRO-WRESTLING?  I LOOKED
    EVERYWHERE AND HAVE EVEN PUT IN AN ORDER AT LOCAL VIDEO STORE,
    WOULD LIKE TO PICK ONE UP FOR MY SON FOR HIS BIRTHDAY.
    
    PERFERABLY WITHIN THE FITCHBURG GARDNER AREA.
    
    THANKS
    JEANNE
    
    
    
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VINO::UVA                                            11 lines  16-JUN-1989 12:30
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    I had the same problem finding Super Mario 2 for my daughter.
    I heard of a place in Calif., I think, named Try Soft that carried
    most games and would ship next day Fed Ex. I called and they had
    what I needed and I got it the next day. Cost $42.99 for the game
    plus $5 for shipping. Their number 1-800-877-6274.
    
    Hope this helps,
    
    ...Tony
     

    Glenn (a.k.a. Sonny),
    
    I picked up fighting Golf at Target. Are there others?
    
    Jim

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EBBV01::MONDALTO                                     18 lines   8-MAY-1989 07:47
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    Call Rich's in Methuen,and ask them to put one on the side for you
    when they come in.They recieve a shipment once a week from Nintendo.
    I picked one up for a person that I work with,and when SMB2 came
    in,they called me right away.
    
                                              Good Luck
                                                 John
    
                           Rich's Dept. store
                             508-794-3768
                             Methuen Ma.
    
   > .346 Looking for SMB 2 <

    
        
     

    I asked about Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles when I was at childworld
    last night.  They said they expect it in about 2 weeks.  I don't
    know how accurate that will be.  Anyway, has anyone seen it out
    yet?  Anyone try TRISOFT?  Just curious about the price. 

    Thanks for the info on the turtle cartridge. I am currently in market
    right now for a good adventure game. There are so many out, I want to
    make sure I get one that is worth the money. We have Zelda, Link,
    Gauntlet and SMBII. Any suggestions as to what to get next? 
    
    
    Thanks in advance
    
    mike
    

    Mike,
    
       I have found that KID ICARAS to be a good adventure, my daughter
    and I have not yet completed the chalange and we have had the game
    for several months.  Just a suggestion.
    
    
    Scooter

    Last Friday, July 21, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was being
    sold through Tri Soft.  I purchased one for 54.99.  This includes
    shipping and handling.  I have not received it yet but it should
    be here any day.  If anyone is interested they can try to see if
    they still have some.  There number is 1-800-877-6274.
    
    Darlene
    

    I picked up my copy of TMNT at Lechmere's on Rte 30 in Natick. It was
    39.99 and there were a pile of them left.
    
    							John.
    ( who is surprised that Lechmere would know which games to stock )

    I found Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at SEARS at the methuen Mall.
    It was 37.99 plus tax, which is the best price I've seen so far
    (which is surprising for Sears).  I don't know how many they had
    left since they keep them in a back room.  They have one sample
    in a display case out front.  I got my copy on Friday (the 28th).
    

    	The Fair on Rt. 20 West of 146 had several copies of Ultima for
    $49.99 and Faxanadu for $39.99.
    
    							Ned
    

    
    Kay-bee Toys in the Chapel Hills Mall (Co. Sprngs) has (had on Tuesday 
    anyway) Ultima for $59.95.....
    
    Steve
     

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    Wanted
    
    Information on where I might purchase TETRIS . I have tried many stores
    between Auburn, Worcester and Framingham with no luck. Can anyone out
    there tell me who may have some for sale ?
    If you wish to call me the DTN is 234-5073.
    
    Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to give me.

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    Moderator please move to appropiate place or delete
    
    
    
    ******** NEWS FLASH*********
    
    
    Just read tonights Middlesex news and TOYS R US has the new
    Nintendo Game Boy on sale for $89.99  and 4 other game cartridges
    including Mario Brothers in Marioland.  The cartidges cost $20.00
    each. I think you also get earphones and may be a couple of other
    things with it.
    
    
    
    Wayne.
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    	What is Mario Bros. In Marioland?? is that SMB#3?? Please
    	a little blurb on what the games you mentioned are?
    
    Thanks
    DH

    Hi
    
    	Child World in Fitchburg had a lot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    and Faxanadu each for $44.95.  They also had Noriembegas (sp?) Revenge
    in the mid 50's.  Other games with large quantities also present.  I've
    been really impressed with their selection lately.
    
    	tom

    For those interested I saw 4 copies of ULTIMA at Bradlee's in
    Leominster (Searstown Mall) yesterday at $59.99.
    
    

    Does anyone know where to get the new Roger Rabbit Game???
    
    I am very much interested in the Central Mass area or via
    mail order.  
    
    Thanks in advance for any information I can get.
    
    Regards,
    Darlene
    

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was available at Child World in Fitchburg this past 
weekend.  I picked up a copy late Saturday, and they still had a lot left (20+).

tom

    Thanks for the quick response.  It is very much appreciated.
    
    Regards,
    

For those looking for TETRIS I saw about 6 of them in Rich's on
    John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg on Saturday.  The price was
    $44.99 I belive.
    
    

re. -.1

Which version?  Nintendo or Tengen?  Nintendo's comes in a purple box with
red letters....

Dan(who_is_still_looking_for_the_Tengen_version)

    It is Nintendo or at least I believe it is.  It was with all the
    other Nintendo games.  
    
    Darlene
    

Knowing that others have also been looking for FREEDOM FORCE (I bought the
only one to be listed in note 3 so far), last night (29-Nov-89) I saw a
few in the display case at Stuarts in Fitchburg for $34.95.

    	Has anyone seen "Hudson's Adventure Island" for sale anywhere
    in the Northeastern Mass.- Southern New Hampshire area. My kids
    want nothing else but this game for Christmas and I can't find
    it anywhere!
    
    Mike 

    
    Has anyone seen Willow or Shadowgate.  Both are scheduled for
    late 1989 release, but I haven't seen either one yet...

    I've seen Willow at the Pheasant Lane Mall.  Haven't seen Shadowgate.
    
    Also in reply to 56.77 - Hudson's Adventure Island
    Try Roger's Toys on Middle St. in Lowell.  They have several 
    games in at reasonable prices.  Also running a special buy 10
    get 1 free.  Buy third cartridge get $5 off.
    
    Hope this helps

    
    Re: .77
    
     Mike,
    
       I'm also looking for Hudson's Adventure Island for my niece for
      X-Mas. This one is hard to find. It was pretty plentiful last year
      at this time. Now it seems like not that many stores carry it. Of
      the 12 different stores I've gone to, only (1) stocks it, (Child
      World) and they were on back order. This was the CW in Fitchburg,
      Ma.
    
       I'll be checking again this week to see if it comes in...
    
     George

    George,
    
    	I checked the Child World in Salem,N.H. and they do stock
    it but they said it's been out of stock for about 7 weeks. I call
    daily, so if they do get some in I'll post it here. It figures
    though! I saw it in just about every store this past summer and
    then the kids rented it and went nuts for it and I can't find it
    anywhere!
    
    Mike

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MSEE::CHENG                                           3 lines   4-DEC-1989 12:59
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    Want to buy Blade Of Steel and Baseball Star. Used or new ( if you know
    where I can get it in the MASS or South NH area ).
    
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FSTVAX::HEMOND "THE AMERICAN HARP"                    5 lines   4-DEC-1989 13:11
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    I bought Blades of Steel at Rogers Toy Store on Middle St. in Lowell
    on Saturday.  They still had a few copies left. I'm pretty sure they
    had the Baseball Star cartridge also.
    
    
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WJOUSM::HIGGINS                                       4 lines   4-DEC-1989 16:05
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    Re. .0
    
      Saw Blades Of Steel at Stuart's in Fitchburg, Ma.
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PATS::CONTI "Glory days"                              5 lines   4-DEC-1989 16:19
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      try toys r us/ child world/ consumers 
    
    

    
    I recently saw a game "Captain Comic" for rent from  a video store,
    does anyone know where it can be bought? It looked good from the box.
    
    
    
    eric

    
    Re: .81
    
      Mike,
    
         I found Adventure Island at the "Fair" on Rt.12 in West Boylston,   
       Ma. They had 6 left as of last night.
    
      George
    

    Toys R Us in Manchester, NH has Adventure Island.  Try giving them a
    call at (603)623-8077.
    
    				-- Paula
    

    Woolworths in Natick Mall had a number of copies of Baseball Stars
    yesterday.  This game is very rare in Metro West Boston.  Price is
    $49.95.
    
    Toy R Us [Shoppers World, Framingham] has lots of Adventure Island, and
    even had some Legend of Zelda.                                      

    
    
    	Video Horizons (the new one) in Arlington had 2 Dragon Warrior's
    for sale for $42. They also had a Baseball Stars. I didn't catch the
    price of that one. They have a lot of different games.
    
    
    							Dana
    

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DELNI::LEBLANC                                       12 lines  11-DEC-1989 10:40
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    Has anyone had any luck finding Super Mario Bros. II?  I have been
    looking for one for my son for Xmas, and can not find it anywhere.
    
    Any suggestions, I want to let my fingers do the walking before I
    drive, but will drive almosy anywhere in Mass or South. NH to find it.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Steve
    
    

    Childworld?
    
    
    Bill
    

    Has anyone seen the game Off Road??  I am looking for either a
    new or a used copy.
    
    Darlene
    

    
    I'm still looking for Willow and Shadowgate... both are new games - I
    don't know if either has been released yet.  If anyone finds this game,
    let me know.
    
    Paul.
    

    Paul,
    
    I saw Shadowgate at the Burlington Mall this weekend. It was well
    stocked at the small Nintendo outlet on the first floor. Didn't
    notice the price though.
    
    Ted

    Help,
    
    My kids want NFL football for Christmas and I can't find it in the 
    Denver area. Everyone says they have it on order. Can anyone help
    Santa find it?
    
    Randy
    

    
    I'm not looking for this game, but I'm sure many others are -
    Super Mario Bros II.  I saw 10 of them at Lechmere in the
    Pheasant Lane Mall.
    
    Now, has anyone seen any of the following games in the last 
    couple of days:
    
    Blades of Steel (saw it at many stores about 1.5 weeks ago,
                     now all sold out)
    Willow
    Shadowgate
    
    Paul.
    

    RE: Blades of Steel
    
    	I saw it a few days ago at a Caldor's in Bedford NH.  I believe
    	it is on sale their this week.  I would call before going!
    	
    	Moe

    Doing some last-minute shopping last night, was looking for Double
    Dragon, tried Toys R Us across from Mall of NH in Manchester.  They
    were out of it, and as I was mumbling to myself about it, another
    couple said they had just come from Toy Works in Hooksett, where they
    have a *fantastic* selection of Nintendo games, most of them at prices
    below Child World or Toys R Us.  They did have DD last night.
    
    BTW, if anyone is looking for Teenage Ninja Turtles, I don't know if
    Toy Works has them, but TRU had about a dozen left last night.
    
    Good luck
    Jon

    I'm looking for Megaman II for my son...
    
    Anyone know where I can get it? (Nashua/Manchester).
    
    I've tried TRYSOFT, but they're out of stock.
    
    Thanks
    
    Richard.

      Shadowgate is  at  Child  World  in  Nashua. I was there at
      about 5:30 Pm Saturday and they had at least 10-15 of them.
      
      Ken

         
    
    	Hi 
    
    
    	This past Sunday I saw the following games at Toys R Us in Auburn
    	Ma.     
    
    
    	Willow,  Short Order/Eggsplode(power pad game),  Shadowgate and 
	Night Rider and Rescue:The Embassy Mission
    
    
    	Has anyone seen the game "The Battle of Olympus" anywhere ?????
    
	This is an adventure game with a password feature by Broderbund


    	Wayne 

    
    
    
    	Almost forgot one game I saw at Toys R Us 
    
    
    	Robocop was also in stock on Sunday 1-7-90
    
    
    	Wayne

	Hi,

	I just got off the phone with the people at Broderbund
	They make games for Nintendo such as Legacy of the Wizard,
	The Guardian Legend and as of Jan 9th they began shipping thier
	latest game The Battle of Olympus,  This is a role playing action 
	adventure game simula to Zelda I would think. It has a password
	feature also and the graphics are supposed to be pretty good.


	I asked the operator if they had a mailing list I could get 
	on for future releases and she said she didn't think so but
	they do have a catalog for Broderbund products/software and
	although she doesn't know if all of thier Nintendo games are
	listed in the catalog she said that the new game Battle of Olympus
	is listed in it. You can buy this and maybe other games directly
	from the company by calling 1-800-521-6263 they accept all major
	credit cards and check/money orders as well. 
	you can also have them send you a catalog using this number. 


	Taken from Game Players strategy for Nintendo games  Jan issue

	"The Battle of Olympus, Save the beautiful Helene before she
	 is devoured by the hideous Hydra. This is relentless role-playing
	 action with graphics that need to be seen to be believed !"

	 The picture they show has really good graphics and it seems to
	 be set in the days of Hercules and Zeus. In the picture there
	 is a character (main character?) who is wearing a toga and sandals
	 with a crown of leaves in his hair,and carring a shield and sword.

	 Based on the picture in the mag and the fact that thier aren't
	 to many RPG out at this time and depending on the 
	 description of the game in the catalog I will be receiving I will
	 most likley order thier new game The Battle of Olympus
	 after I get thier catalog, it sells for $39.95
	 (not bad for a RPG with password feature for the Nintendo)
	 


	 I'll keep you posted with any new info that I may receive
	 and a review of the game when if I get it.
	 


	Wayne

    I live in Ct. and am currently searching for SMBIII. Nintendo Power 
    Magazine says the game will be released in March, however, according
    to note 136, some stores already have it. If anyone knows of a place
    in Ct., or a software mail order place, like Trysoft, that has this
    game, please let me know. Respond via mail or notes.
    
    
    Any info would be greatly appreciated
    
    mike 

    I called Trysoft about a week ago.  They told me to call back in Feb or
    March for SMB III.
    
    tom

    If anyone sees a copy of "Toobin'" please send me MAIL.
    I heard a rumor that it was to be produced to nintendo.
    
    Thanks in advance,
    Glenn

    
      Glenn
           Saw "Toobin" at "EB" across from Herman's at the Pheasant Lane
    Mall in Nashua last weekend.
    
                                                             RONM
    
    

    
    
    Moderators, 
    
    	I know this isn't the right place for this but I wanted 
    	everyone to get a chance at getting one without having to
    	search the whole file to find this info.
    
    
    	Toys R Us in Auburn Ma, has Super Mario 3 in stock!
    
    	I went there at 9:45 this morning and they must have had
    	about 200 or so game tickets for SMB III
    
    	The nice thing is that there are no lines or waiting for
    	the game, just get a ticket and pay at the register.
    
    	It cost 49.95 plus tax $52.50 in all.
    
    	I don't think to many people know its there right now, so
    	if you hurry there should be no problem getting one.
    
    	But hurry once word gets out there gone!!!!!!!
    
    
    	Wayne

    It doesn't hurt to ask.  My sister was looking for Legend of Zelda and
    there weren't anymore tickets so she asked and they had some.

    
    re  .109
    
{    	Geez, if "where the games are" isn't an appropriate note to
    place yours, I don't know where is! 8^)   }
    
    
    Thats because I moved this persons note to the proper place.  It was
    originally entered as a new topic.
    
    
    mark
    
    

    Please post any sightings of SM3 in the Maynard-Worcester corridor!
    
    -Brian

    Toys r Us is best bet in Chicago...100s per order.  Kay Bee and Babbage
    receiving @10-12 per ship eradically.  Small video shops with Nintendo
    sales are good bet as volume buyers are satisfied by 1st ships.  Now's
    the time for SM3 as even a lot of the stores don't know it's out.
    
    Good playin'

    
    
    
    	You can also find Mario III at Sears.
    	I just got a mini catalog in the mail and they had a bunch
    	of Nintendo games in there including Mario III
    
    	You have to order it thru the catalog. They also had a couple
    	of new games in there..... one was Astynax (sp) rated a 4 out
    	of 5 from Nintendo Power mag last month.  Prices seemed
    	pretty good on all games.
    
    
    	Wayne

    Trysoft has Golf for the Gameboy.  $19.99 plus S&H.  Next week 
    NFL Football should be in for the Gameboy.  
    
    tom

Prime Value Mart in Fitchburg has about 5 copies of Zelda last night
    for anyone who may be looking.  I don't remember the price but they
    also have a coupon in their flyer this week for $4.00 off all Nintendo
    software and hardware.  They also had the soft cover carry case
    for the Gameboy for $10.49 and Golf for the Gameboy for $24.99
    
    Darlene
    

    
    	SMB III at Toys-r-us in Auburn, MA.  There were about 50 left
    when I went there last night around 5:00 PM.   Call first, those
    babies don't hang around very long!!!  (Trysoft said they may get
    some in today or tomorrow...)
    

    /Tom
    
    

re -1

I called Toys-r-us in Auburn around three yesterday afternoon, and they told
me they didn't have any, and didn't know when they would get some.  Yet two
hours later they were selling them.   Grumble, grumble, grumble....

tom

Record Town in the Greendale Mall had 5 copies of SMB III at 4:30 yestday.  I 
bought copy number 4 at 5:10.  But I'm not entering this note to help you find,
the game, just to suggest technique.

When I was looking at the games in stock, a clerk asked if they could help me,
and I gave the usual "just looking" reply.  Just as I was about to leave, a 
second clerk said "You have the Mario look, are you looking for Mario?"  I 
quickly mumbled "Number 3?" and she said yes and pulled out a copy from
under the desk.  

Point is I got lucky.  If you're looking for the game, and they're not 
displaying it, ask anyway, they might have it tucked away.

Happy Hunting!

tom

    Video Signals of Acton, Boxboro, Stow and WBoylston is having a sale
    on all their new cartridges.  Discounts range from 30% and more. 
    Selection is only fair, with few recent titles, but there are good
    games there for people who know what they want.
    
    Examples - Double Dribble - $24
               Gogol 13 - $24
               Wizards/Warriors - $30
               Gyruss - $20
               Kung Fu - $15
               RBI Baseball - $30
               Milon - $30

Child World in Nashua seems to be getting pretty good shipments of 
SMBIII. I was out there for a week or two and stopped in Saturday 
night (3/24)... they told me they were getting some SMBIIIs in on 
Sunday AM. I stopped by just as they opened sunday and there were 
about 10 other folks waiting for the store to open (they all had 
gotten "the word"). At any rate, once we all dashed in, they had about 
50+ tickets out for SMBIII, and it looked like they had plenty of 
boxes of 'em behind the counter. They said they are expecting more 
shipments soon.

So don't give up... keep checking back with stores.

    Was in Child World yesterday.  Up thru the end of last week, they were
    giving out "rain checks" for SMBIII, had given out over 100 of them,
    and those people who were holding rain checks would get the next 'xxx'
    copies of SMBIII that CW received.  (At list price).  Was told that
    they are not giving out any more "rain checks" until their current
    backlog clears a bit.
    
    Jon

Don't know if this is the right place or not to ask for a location, but I'll
ask anyway.

I'm looking for Blades of Steel.  Around Christmas time when I wasn't looking
for it, I saw it everywhere I turned.  Now I can't find it anywhere.  Have
they stopped making it?  Has anyone seen it?

tom

    
    I was recently at a store that had a good supply of Blades of Steel AND
    Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf (that was the game I had been looking for).
    The store is Toy Works in Franklin, MA.  The store is located in a
    plaza (forget the name) at the intersection of Route 495 with Route
    140.
    
    

Hi all,

	If you're desparate, TRYSOFT has SMB III now, which is 11:05 A.M. 
May 9, 1990;  Eastern Daylight Time.  

	Just got off the phone with them.  The price is steep.  $59.99 +
shipping.  But they have it.

	tom

Hello people,
   I have some good news and some bad news.The good news is that 
Leachmeres does have SMB3.The bad news is the price.I went there 
originally with my girlfriend to buy ARKANOID(If you know anyone selling 
it let me know,I can't find it.).Anyway,we were looking when I overheard 
a lady talking to the cashier. She said"All the cartredges are on sale, 
even SMB3."So I rushed over and scoffed up the last copy they had.They 
sold 100 copies that day,thurs..The next day I went back and bought a 
NES for myself and a SMB3 cartredge at 30% off.(just the tape was 
30%off)SO.. Sat. I went down to buy TETRIS(cool game). the manager that 
was there told me there was never a sale and the salespeople that told 
me that were wrong.I argued with him for a while ,but to no avail.He 
said I was lucky to get the two that I did.So... SMB3 will cost you
$50.00.Sorry for the disinformation,but I was misinformed.Iwent to Child 
World next door and found tapes a little cheaper.That's where I got 
TETRIS.As far as other Leachmeres carrying SMB3,I don't know,but I don't 
see why they would'nt.
                         
                                Chow,
                                   Joe

SUPER MARIO 3 was available yesterday at Woolworth in the Searstown
    Mall, Leominster.  Price was $59.99.
    
    They had about 16 games.
    
    

    re .127
    
    
    At that price, they'll have them for a *L O N G* time!
    
    $60 for SMB3?!!?  Sorry but that's sick.
    
    
    
    Scott

    Last saturday (5/19) at Toys 'R Us in Manchester NH - the had about
    60 SMB III games - and it looked like they'd been there for a while.
    Could the "craze" be over??  :-)
    
    the price was $49.99 (I got mine about 4 weeks ago from there -
    happened to stop in during a weekday for diapers and stumbled upon
    a shipment)
    
    andy
    

    
    
    $49.99 is what I paid, and I have never seen
    it for $59.99. Though the mere thought of an
    Nintendo cartridge over $50 would be enough
    for me miss it ;>)
    
    Rick A

    I got SMBIII from Toys R Us in Framingham Sunday afternoon for $49.99. 
    They still had some after I bought mine.

To All,

	Can we please keep the "Where the Games Are" notes in this note.  A lot
of the topics have more notes on where the game was sighted, rather than tips 
and discussion of the game.  Especially the SMB III note lately.

	I too have been guilty, and will change my noting behavior.

	tom

    Sears in the Burlington (MA) Mall had SMBIII Friday night. They also
    had Silent Service. They keep their Nintendo stuff in the Boys
    department.
    
    P@

    Stuart's in Grafton, MA, has SMBIII (at least 10 copies in stock) priced
    at $54.99.
    
    Mary
    

Looks like SMBIII is getting more plentiful... Toys 'R Us in Phoenix 
has at least 100 copies (limit 2 per customer) at $49.99 each.

    
    
    
    	Child World in Shrewsbury,MA
    	is having a good sale on games. The sale started Sunday (7-15-90)
    	There were about 15-20 or so different titles on sale for 
    	just $19.95   Some of them were pretty good games.
    	I bought the 3 Stooges for $19.95 and they also had the following
    	game for the same price. (most of these games usually went for
   				        $39.00 or more)
    
    
    
    	Willow
    	Clash at Demondhead
    	Golog 13
    	River City Ransom (sp)
    	3 Stooges
        Adventure of LOLO
    	Air Fortress
    	Amagon
    	Cybernoid
    	Dr.Jekyll/Hyde
    	Hydlide
    	King Knight
    	Magmax
    	Metal Gear
    	P.O.W
    	Platoon
    	Super Dodge Ball
    	Taboo
    	Vindicators
    	
    	There were more but I can't recall them all.
    	
    	So take a run down there and save some bucks!!!!!
    
    
    	Wayne

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MEMV01::BEAUDET "JUNK_YARD_DOG! - - - DTN:232-2383"  21 lines   6-AUG-1990 12:17
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    I was going to place this in the FOR SALE/TRADE/WANTED note but
    decided visibility would be better here.
    
    The Toys R Us in Auburn is making room for new titles by selling
    off games at reduced prices.  Last Friday, they had roughly 20
    games - in a special area - all selling at $19.97.
    
    These games were standard games, light gun and power pad games
    and ranged from adventure/role playing to shoot'em up games.
    
    I bought 2 - Blaster Master & Monster Party.  What is interesting
    is that the original selling price is indicated.  A few of the
    titles I saw were LOLO I, Gotcha, & POW.
    
    I'm not sure if other Toys R Us stores are doing the same thing
    but the Auburn store had new games that I had never seen or heard
    of before - including PLENTY of Super Mario 3!
    
    By the way, the sale was not a weekly sale - it was ongoing until
    stock was gone.
    
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    Toys R Us in Framingham also have some games at that price.  They had a
    lot of new games and and quite a few marked for clearance.
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    Kay-Bee toys in the new Steeplegate Mall in Concord, NH (exit 14
    off 93N. Turn right off the exit and it's about 2-1-1/2 mi on the
    right) has selected games ranging from $12.99 - $19.99 for the grand
    opening of the mall. I understand that it'll continue through this
    week. 
    
    Before I'd travel, I'd call........
    
    I bought Othello for $12.99.
    
    Ken

I haven't seen Battle Chess yet and was wondering if anyone else has seen it.  
Nintendo Power had said it would be out in July, and it's now August.  Anyone
seen/played this one yet?

tom

    I think the last time I was in Toys R Us one of the new games was some
    type of chess game.  This may be what you are looking for.  I was in
    the Framingham store.

    re: .139
    
    I saw "Battle Chess" today in the local Nintendo store.  May
    not be out everywhere, but it is definitely a real product!
    
    Joel
    

    
    	I saw Battle Chess in Toys "R" Us in Manchester, NH last night.
    	It was priced at $44.99.
    
    								   Mike
    

>>      I saw Battle Chess in Toys "R" Us in Manchester, NH last night.
>>    	It was priced at $44.99.
    

	Great.  It's not only out, but it's close to home!  Thanks for all the
help and pointers.

	tom

    I was in Child World in Nashua last night, and they too are having some
    clearances on Nintendo cartridges.  The pickings were a little slim,
    and some of the prices weren't WONDERFUL, but I did manage to pick up
    LOLO for $19.99, so I was happy!
    
    Sounds like everyone is trying to make room for new titles!
    
    pw

    
    There may be a previous note on this.  If I missed it I apologize for
    being redundant.
    
    Tengen is currently offering a $5/cartridge rebate on selected games,
    maximum $25 per household. Good through the end of this month, I think.
    Locally (Knoxville, Tn), Phar-Mor pharmacy is selling 8 of those games 
    for $14.95 each.  I picked up RBI baseball and 2 others.  One was a
    race car game, I forget the title, very hard to control the car with a
    std. nintendo controller and not much variety.  I forget the other. 
    Before I buy the other 2 to reach my limit, I will post the list of
    potential games here and ask for a recommendation.  I hate to waste
    this opportunity on 2 more like the race car game.
    
    Steve
    
    BTW, I will also post a toll free number to call for the nearest
    Phar-Mor (of course, it may be 500 miles from most of y'all ;-)) 

    As promised:
    
    for the location of the Pharmor nearest you - 1-800-522-5444
    
    I bought RBI Baseball
             Super Sprint
             Rolling Thunder
    
    Need to know the best 2 of
    
             Toobin,  Road Runner,  Vindicators,  Alien Syndrome
    
    Others w/ rebates (but not 14.95)
    
             RBI Baseball 2,  Klax,  Ms. Pacman
    
    Steve

    RE:      <<< Note 56.147 by MSDOA::CUZZONE "Warning! Aliens approaching!" >>>
    
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Tengen could no longer
    distribute their Nintendo cartridges.  I've have yet to see any Tengen
    carts for sale anywhere.
    
    
    			---krak

    Nope - TENGEN is blocked by Nintendo from distributing TETRIS
    ONLY. 
    
    I've got Tengen's Gauntlet, and I know that they produce a number of other 
    titles as well.
    
    jack

Answering my own question.  It was (and probably still is) at Child World in 
Fitchburg on Saturday.   $39.99 was the asking price.

t  

(see note 499 for a description/discussion)

    I just saw some games at AMES department store for $14.99.  I didn't
    have the time to go through all of the games on the wall, but I think
    they were mostly games that have been out on the market for a while.  I
    picked up the two semame street games (one is for letters, and the
    other deals with numbers) for my kids.  If some of you are looking for
    not new games, then it is definitely worth the time to check out the
    shelves at AMES if they're still open that is. 8')  It certainly beats
    purchasing the old games at $20 a piece from the replies in note 3.0,
    and that's not even including the fee charged for shipping sometimes.
    
    
    							Justin

>    I just saw some games at AMES department store for $14.99.  

Where is this located?  City/town/state?  Thanks.


-Joe

    The AMES store I was referring to is located on Amherst street, Nashua,
    NH.  Amherst street is basically 101A.
    
    AMES is actually what used to be ZAYRE department store as ZAYRE was
    purchased by AMES.  I here though that many of the AMES stores closed
    down due to all the business problems AMES took over from ZAYRE.
    
    So I don't know where the other locations are, but I still get the
    sales brochures from Telegraph Plus for the Nashua area.  I believe
    there is also another AMES location on Daniel Webster Highway.
    
    
    							Justin

re: .-1


I found one.  It is difficult sometimes when a locale is not mentioned in the
note to know where these 'finds' are 'found'.  The Royal Crest Ames (DW High,
Nashua) did not have all that impressive a selection. T-R-Us in Manchester NH
had a better choice.  oh well.....

-Joe

    KLAX is available at The Movie Store, downtown Maynard, @ $41.
    Tengen is also offering a $3 rebate for each game you buy before June
    '91.
    
    -Brian

          ----< Where in Southern NH can you get KLAX? >----
    
    Klax sounds like a great game, and I wanted to get it.  I went out
    at lunch yesterday, and I could not find ANY TENGEN games at Lechmere, 
    Ames, Child World, Bradlees or Cuomos in Salem, NH!   
  
    Maybe stores are getting pressure from Nintendo not to sell TENGEN games? 
    
    	Linda 

    Tengen games are starting to be a real (explative of choice) to find. 
    The info I got from one store manager (a real fan of Tengen Tetris) is
    that Nintendo says "Buy from Tengen, we get slow and short on your
    orders".  I cannot say this is a "real" policy, but my list of about
    twenty stores in the Rochester, NY area includes a number of chains
    (Toys R Us, Kiddie City, etc) and *none of them have any new Tengen
    games*.  Most of the "little guys" don't have it either.  One
    independent says he *might* have it by the end of the week.  My wife
    and I sure hope to see Klax soon....
    
    Steve

    I don't understand.  If Tengen puts out such good games, why doesn't
    Nintendo want to license them, or why doesn't Tengen want to get
    licensed by Nintendo.
    
    How are the video stores getting Tengen games?  Right from Tengen?
    Is there a way that we can?  How about Trysoft?
    
    Pam

    See note 367.* for a discussion on Nintendo's tactics and
    legal issues...
    
    The video stores in the New England area get their games from a 
    distributor...  Tengen only ships to distributors, and didn't seem
    interested in handling private/individual orders.
    
    I'm trying to see if the New England distributor is interested in
    handling a group purchase...
    
    (If there's enough interest in that, and they'll do it, I'll volunteer
    as a focal-point. Let's keep the discussion of that issue offline,
    send me mail if you're interested. FYI - TENGEN TETRIS is not and
    will not be available.)
    
    jack
    

    Tengen Klax is available at Computer Junction in Milford, NH for $39.99
    
    Their number is (603)672-7040
    
    (They don't have Baby Boomer, I asked)

    
    
    Just picked up a copy of Klax from the  Movie House Inc.
    in Maynard.  Telphone (508) 897-3444.
    
    they still had one copy left.  But they said they could order more.
    
    mark

    I just bought KLAX from Computer Junction in Milford, NH.  They
    still had 2 more copies that I could see.  But the big news - In the
    box came a catalog of TENGEN games, with a toll-free number to do
    mail orders.  
    
    The phone number is 1-800-2-TENGEN (1-800-283-6436).  They take
    VISA/MC.  Below is a list of games they are offering thru the mail:
    
    	Afterburner		Shinobi
    	Alien Syndrome		Skull & Crossbones
    	Fantasy Zone		Toobin
    	Klax			Vindicators
    	Ms Pac-man		Gauntlet
    	RBI Baseball 2		RBI Baseball
    	Road Runner		Pac-Man
    	Rolling Thunder		Super Sprint

    I noticed that Baseball Stars was on sale at Kay-Bees for $29.99.
    
    							Ned

Solstice can be found at Electronics Boutique in Nashua, NH and 
Burlington Mall, Burlington, MA. It's also for rent at The Movie 
House in Maynard, MA. About $45.

BTW, Electronics Boutique has a money back guarantee on all Nintendo 
Games. If you don't like it, bring it back within 10 days and 
they'll refund your money, no questions asked (sales slip and 
original packaging required).

/chuck

    
    
    re: .-1 Electronics Boutique
    
    	This is an excellent policy and I've used it for both nintendo
    games and PC software. 
    
    	It's gotten to the point that I won't buy game s/w from any store
    that doesn't have some sort of policy like this. Games cost too 
    much to be "stuck" with it if you don't like it. 
    
    

	Heard on the radio today that Toys 'R' Us is having a sale
	of Nintendo games for 19.99....  Now I haven't been there,
	and can't vouch for the selection and/or quantity, but this
	might be a way to get some different games at a reasonable
	price..  They use the SMB music in the backround, but don't
	mention many cartidges by name...  

	Thought I'm mention it, in case anyone was interested

	Thnks
	Csw

    Here's a complete list of all the games on sale at Toy's R Us for
    $19.98:
    
    
    KNIGHT RIDER
    AMAGON
    DIG DUG 2
    CYBERNOID
    EARTH STAR
    SILK WORM
    SHOOTING RANGE
    KUNG FU HEROES
    DASH GALAXY
    BACK TO THE FUTURE
    MONSTER PARTY
    CASTLE QUEST
    BLASTER MASTER
    OPERATION WOLF
    SKY SHARK
    TARGET RENEGADE
    DEMON SWORD
    TABOO
    GOLGO 13
    
    
    John D.
    

    
    add willow to the list in .168

    No big deal, but the TRU by me (Charlotte, NC) is selling Willow for
    24.98.  However, I picked it up at the Electronics Boutique for $17.99. 
    If there's one near you, I think it's well worth the price.
    
    This brings up a question, though.  How much do the retailers *really*
    pay for these games?  Willow used to be $45-50.  I find it hard to
    believe they're taking a loss on all these $19.98 games now.  There
    must be around a 300% markup when they first come out.
    
    -- Paul

    
    		Other notables I saw at Toys "R" Us last night
    		for $19.98 were:
    
    		Air Fortress
    		Guardian Legend
    		Metroid
    		Simon's Quest
    		Zelda
    
    							  Mike
    

    KB Toy and Hobby in the Greendale Mall had a lot of price reductions on
    older games.  Unless I missed the 1, I think Friday the 13th was listed
    at $9.90.

Hi,

	Toy Works, in the new Water Tower Plaza at the corner of routes 12 and
2 in Leominster MA, has just opened.  

	They have a good selection of games.  Nintendo, Sega, and GameBoy.  
The selection is not as good as Toys-R-Us, but it's not far behind.  They had
all of the new games, and the prices were good.  One that stuck out was
Double Dragon II for $39.99.

	They were having a grand opening sale this weekend.  On a purchase
of $70 or more they knocked off 10%.  I don't know if that is still happening 
now however.  

	To get there, take route 2 to the rte 12 Leominster exit.  Go through 
the first set of lights, and take your first left, right by McDonalds.  Toy 
Works is on the other side of the parking lot.

	t

    Re .29:
    
    If you cannot find somebody willing to part with Mario Brothers, check
    the ads in the back of the video game magazines -- several places buy
    and sell used games.  Also, try Video 2001 in California at
    213-824-4737; I got one from them.  It was a while ago, but they had it
    when other stores did not.
    
    
    				-- edp

    I was at Toys-R-us in Manchester N.H last night and they had the
    original Mario Bros. for sale there.  This is the one in the black
    box, with I believa a picture of Mario and a pipe on it.  I believe
    it was selling for around $24.99.
    
    	Mike

    
    Anyone see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  II   for sale?
    
    (Santa is expected to deliever it this year).......
    
    thx
    
    Dan
    
    (live in southern NM)
    

    
    
    	I saw it a Toys R Us in Nashua, NH. Since "TR Us" is 
    a chain I'd suspect that all of 'em would have it. 
    
    	FWIW, it was sold out when I was there.
    
    

    My wife bought a game for our son at Toys 'R' Us for $40 2 weeks ago.
    She paid $20 for the same game at Child World yesterday and got a
    refund from Toys 'R' Us.    It seems Child World has cash flow problem
    that they have to cut prices on almost everything to raise money.
    

>    My wife bought a game for our son at Toys 'R' Us for $40 2 weeks ago.
>    She paid $20 for the same game at Child World yesterday and got a
>    refund from Toys 'R' Us.    It seems Child World has cash flow problem
>    that they have to cut prices on almost everything to raise money.
 
Thanks for the tip - I stopped by the Child World in Nashua last night, and
wow - about 85% of the Nintendo games were on sale!  I picked up Castevania
for $14.90, and Silent Service for $19.90.  The most recent games like
Super Mario Brothers 3 and Pipe Dream weren't on sale.

If you plan to stop by, do it soon - I don't know how long the sale is on for,
but I bet that after tonight there will be slim pickings!  (If it's not true
already)

--Sharon
   

    How late is Child World in Nashua open?

I just got Mega Man III at Computer Junction. $49.99



they still had some left



eric

    
    Has anyone seen Deja Vu?  Its made by the same company that made
    Shadowgate - its very similar in play, the plot is a modern day
    mystery.

    Thought someone might like to know that ChildWorld is having a sale on
    Nintendo tapes this week.  $25 each.  We picked up Lendl/Evert Tennis
    and Bowling.  All tapes were $24.90 - Gameboy was $19.99.
    
    If this is in the wrong place, please remove.
    
    BK
    

    re: .183  (Dejavu)
    
    I hope my wife sees it, as it is on my Christmas list.  I looked
    today at the local NES store and they said it wasn't out yet.
    
    I fear Santa will have to come back again in January.
    
    Joel
    

I'm not sure if this REALLY fits in this note or not, but...

I was in Boulder last week and stumbled on a store in a mall that had some VERY
impressive prices.  They had over 100 games all priced between $16.99 and 
$24.99.  They WILL ship, though they couldn't give me a prices since I would 
need to talk to the manager.  I took a couple of minutes to copy down a few
prices - btw they claim they will meet ANYONE's prices...


			Faxanadu  	$16.99
			Willow		$16.99
			Iron Sword	$19.99
			Castlevania	$24.99
			Guardian Legend	$19.99
			Castlequest	$16.99

G&G Software
Crossroads Mall
1700 28th Street
Boulder, CO. 80301
(303)449-0872

If anyone calls, you might want to post the results here (or if this is an
inappropriate place, the moderator might want to move it to its own note).

-mark

    RE: .184
    
    All Nintendo tapes or just some (on sale at ChildWorld)?

Re .188

Don't know if it's all, but according to the circular it seemed to be a 
significant chunk.  Many games at $9.99 including Zelda and Faxanadu.

Sega games are also discounted.  Wonder where I'm going tonight?  8^)

t

    
    I'll see you there Tom... just don't take all the good games!

    Don't rush to the Child World in Fitchburg.  Looks like they've been
    cleaned out.  I only saw one or two games for $9.99, neither of which 
    generated any interest for me.  (One was Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde). 
    Zelda and Faxanadu were advertised for $9.99, but were not to be found. 
    There was probably some fine print in the circular I saw that said while 
    supplies last. 
    
    About a third of the games were discounted in the $10 range, but there
    was a very small selection overall.  Only about 1/4 of their selection
    they had two months ago.  Looks like bankruptcy might be a possibility
    for this company.  Pity.
    
    t

    Don't kill yourself getting to the Chelmsford one either.  Very few
    games at $14.90 a few at $19.90 and 1 or 2 at $24.90.  I didn't see
    anything left in the $9.90 area.

    I've just been told that DOUBLE DRAGON II is on sale at the RICH'S
    discount store in NASHUA for $29.99 and that's the lowest I've heard
    for that game anywhere.  I believe they also issue rain checks so grab
    them while you can!  I'm having someone get mine for me as I'm too weak
    to walk due to a cold.

    
    	I had someone pick up Double Dragon II from Rich's and guess what?
    It came with a $10.00 rebate coupon so actually it costed me $19.99!

    For folks who are looking, I saw the new "Arcade" version of Teenage
    Mutant Ninja Turtles for Nintendo at Toy Works in Leominster.  They had
    about a half dozen copies at noon on Saturday.  Price was $49.99 I
    believe, though it may have been $44.99.
    
    t

FWIW,

	Toys-R-Us in Auburn, MA had a tag for Baseball Stars, but didn't have 
any copies in stock.  However, they did have a (generic) sign saying more were 
on the way....

	If you're looking for this one, might be worth while to check in with
your local TRS.

t

    
    Has anyone seen Battle of Olympus in the stores (for a decent price)?
    I haven't been able to find it anywhere.

    reply to .197
    
    Have you tried a Toys R Us?  Toys R Us has it here.  I don't know 
    about the price though.
    							
                                                        Stephen

    
    Actually, I don't think I've checked Toys R Us for a while...
    Kaybee doesn't have it, Woolworth's didn't have it, and Toy
    Works didn't have it.
    
    I'll give Toys R Us a try...thanks.
    

    
    I was at Toy's R US in mahgnimarF the other day, and they must've
    just received a shipment of ... M O N O P O L Y ... catridges,
    because there was a thick wad of tickets in the bin.
    
    What a *great* game  (the computer cheats *^)

    Child World in Fitchburg had around 10 Monopoly games left
    after I bought mine on Sunday.
    
    Yes the computer cheats, but I found ways to cheat the computer
    as well....  really great game and loads of fun for up to
    8 players at a time.
    
    

    
    	re: -.1
    
    	The game cheats?  And so do you?  (I know with the Game Editor
    	you can effectively cheat by giving yourself extra money and/or
    	property, etc., at the beginning of the game).  Could you give
    	me some specifics on both?  If you respond to this, please put
    	the reply in Note #636 (Monopoly Note).  Thanks.
    
    								   Mike
    

    May be the wrong place but....
    
    Kaybee Toys in the Mall of NH in Manchester is having a big Nintendo
    games sale. Not all of the newer stuff is on sale but I bought KLAX
    last night for $19.99 and it has a $6.00 rebate...
    
    Ken

    
    	Has anyone here seen the Legends of Baseball game in any stores in
    	the So. NH area?  I saw it advertised in the Sears Wishbook. It
    	sounded interesting.  When I called to order it I was told they are
    	stocked out and won't have any available until after Christmas.  If
    	anyone knows where I can get one I'd appreciate your input.
    
    
    							Thanks,
    
    							Paul
    

    Has anyone seen Dragon Warrior III around (preferably near Worcester),
    and if so, how much did it cost?
    
    Benjamin

    
    A while ago, I saw a tag in a TRU (central Mass.) for "Adventures of
    Lolo III (yes, three)".
    
    But I've yet to find the game!
    
    Anyone know if it ever did come out, and where (in Central Mass) it
    might be possible to purchase it ... ?
    
    -rjk

    Re .206:
    
    Adventures of Lolo III was definitely available in stores; I have one. 
    But I don't know who has them in stock now -- try calling around.
    
    
    				-- edp