Been watching for quite a few months and I’ve gotta say it’s so nice to watch a retro game channel that isn’t super overproduced like most are these days. Reminds me of the good old days when you could find quality content and people weren’t focused on editing for viewer retention and getting the most views. And I always love how you actually play some of the games that you picked up, makes it more engaging to see what the games are like. I have a good feeling you’re channel is going to blow up one of these days. Thanks for the entertaining content, looking forward to the next video!
Thanks for watching, Luke! Yeah, I experimented in my last couple videos with more heavily edited intros but they were annoying to produce and I don't think it actually helped me get more views or anything, so I'm just going back to basics for now lol
@@collectorjohn9538 nothing wrong with that, I think your channel thrives in having that sort of homegrown Midwest feel so you could definitely get away without a ton of flashy edits. Either way though it’s good content.
I miss the days when I was a kid and my mom would let me pick out one 20$ game from the pawn shop on payday, this was almost 20 years ago before youtube and everything blew up, I would go to the gamecube/ps2 section and just look at game covers and pictures on the back to figure out what I wanted to buy. this is how I got Time Splitters 2
Went to this location for the first time ever on Monday because of your videos. Got 2 games 2 DVDs and a carded Yoda figure that I had as a kid. Really enjoy all the videos!
Mannnn 🙁 The future for physical stores is not looking good! Like you said , it was nice to just be able to go to a video game shop and look at stuff on a bad day.But now with the digital world we are headed to, I'm happy to have been able to experience what going to a video game store felt like.... I feel your saddness about your store closing!!! Sucks 😢. Screw digital games, Buy physical games
Nice pickups! Reservoir Dogs looks fun! It's always sad when your favorite game store closes! Brick and Mortar stores are fading away in favor of online and it's a bit depressing that it happens! Great video and keep up the good work!
This was the location I bought my PSP from. It was seriously like new, still in the box, with all of the inserts and stuff for only $75. It sucks how many places I loved are gone now. I mainly went to the one in Brown Deer, so with that area, I was kind of already used to disappointment though, I guess
Man that's a shame! 😢 We have hardly anything here in Scotland if you're not a fan of Game and CEX there isn't much else! I'm desperate to find independent game stores near me
I went to Mega Media Xchange all the time when they were up here in Green Bay. Unfortunately they also closed years ago. I ended up than going to GB Games here, and they too closed both their east and west side locations, which sucks.
F.E.A.R. is an absolutely AMAZING Game, My favorite for the Generation for sure! most of 2007-2009 was spent with a buddy and I playing Multiplayer every night. I could probably still run Rubble in my sleep. The campaign is Top Notch! I have played through 15+ times, and Alma still gets me at the top of that ladder every time.
FEAR was the one title of that haul which he got at a fair price. I've never jumped into that series because I never seem to find the first entry at used game stores - only the second and third. Same with Condemned Criminal Origins. Always see the second game on shelves but never the first.
There was one in Grand Chute that I use to get games and CDs from. Great selection but the staff at that location weren’t the nicest. Sorry you are losing a place you enjoyed and hope ya find a another store that is enjoyable :)
You should ask the store for some store specific signage (you could use it in your gaming space(s)) because it will all be getting disposed of. It would make for a good keep sake/momento.
Hello John, For a future video upload, have you considered discussing or thinking of playing games that are from the Neo-Geo library? There's plenty of fun games to try and I think would be fine edition to add to your channel and enjoy what they offer for the gamer to experience . Anthony...
@@collectorjohn9538 I would say, around 2007. The Mega Media Xchange by Southridge Mall also closed around 9 years ago, and all the inventory got shifted to the Brookfield one. There is also one in Hales Corners on Hwy 100, but it's so empty inside. I honestly don't go to many video game stores anymore. Dying breed.
great video , I do have an question , if I do get first gen of LCD instead of crt will the games look great too for xbox og or ps2? ( asking due of high weight of CRT...)
Great game F.E.A.R., very nice price too. I grabbed #3 for $10 recently, but I've yet to play it, 2, or Files. Very sad to see a local store go, we've lost at least 4 in the last few years around here. I got a bunch of 360 today, but Split/Second for $5, Silent Hill Downpour for $49, Spiderman FoF for $19, X-Men Origins: Wolverine for $25 being the highlights. All prices in $CAD.
@@collectorjohn9538 Edmonton, AB. We've got: -Nexwave Video Games -Final Boss Video Games -Game City (4 locations) -1 Flea Market -2 Antique Malls and a few other hit/miss shops, thrifts, pawns. The above were from a parking lot sale outside the antique mall, and a Collector Con happening on the same day.
It's a jasper motherboard which is super reliable in terms of red ring (Jaspers don't red ring) but this one has a bad disc drive. I just prefer the look of the original model because that's what I had. I still have a slim as a backup though
Thought they were just moving? I was in Milwaukee last week and stopped in there before dinner across the street on Wednesday. I tried to make a purchase but he wouldnt take my card. It was like 45 bucks and he said he had a $50 limit... Oh well, i tried.
Yeah, two of their locations are closing actually :/ the one in Brookfield will remain open That's super weird about the card, I always pay with card and make purchases lower than $50 usually
Across the nation, gaming stores are closing. Guess why? Amazon has swallowed up so much retro inventory that they are forcing these places to close. So to everyone who thinks reselling doesn’t hurt the community, remember this video.
Man, I really hope that game stores don’t end up going the way of Blockbuster video any time soon, but kinda seems like the writing is on the wall… hopefully there will still be enough of us physical collectors around in the coming years to keep some them from becoming dusty relics of a bygone era. Sucks to lose your LGS, but hey, at least you snagged F.E.A.R. for a great price! 😅
Yeah, in this specific case the building owner sold the building so a luxury hotel could be built. I think it would have stayed open otherwise, but it still sucks.
@@collectorjohn9538 That must have been it!! Great video sad to see another fall I was crushed when my local game store closed it was called Game X Change.
RIP Move to Omaha dude Gameroom is there, I spoke with the owner regarding an order; he told me they have manuals in their stores they will eventually put them for sale but the company is in Omaha you should move there and work for them
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Really well done video brother, thanks for sharing!
Holy smokes, thanks Phoenix! You're one of the RUclipsrs who inspired me to start making videos haha
Been watching for quite a few months and I’ve gotta say it’s so nice to watch a retro game channel that isn’t super overproduced like most are these days. Reminds me of the good old days when you could find quality content and people weren’t focused on editing for viewer retention and getting the most views. And I always love how you actually play some of the games that you picked up, makes it more engaging to see what the games are like. I have a good feeling you’re channel is going to blow up one of these days. Thanks for the entertaining content, looking forward to the next video!
Thanks for watching, Luke! Yeah, I experimented in my last couple videos with more heavily edited intros but they were annoying to produce and I don't think it actually helped me get more views or anything, so I'm just going back to basics for now lol
@@collectorjohn9538 nothing wrong with that, I think your channel thrives in having that sort of homegrown Midwest feel so you could definitely get away without a ton of flashy edits. Either way though it’s good content.
I miss the days when I was a kid and my mom would let me pick out one 20$ game from the pawn shop on payday, this was almost 20 years ago before youtube and everything blew up, I would go to the gamecube/ps2 section and just look at game covers and pictures on the back to figure out what I wanted to buy. this is how I got Time Splitters 2
Went to this location for the first time ever on Monday because of your videos. Got 2 games 2 DVDs and a carded Yoda figure that I had as a kid. Really enjoy all the videos!
Mannnn 🙁
The future for physical stores is not looking good! Like you said , it was nice to just be able to go to a video game shop and look at stuff on a bad day.But now with the digital world we are headed to, I'm happy to have been able to experience what going to a video game store felt like.... I feel your saddness about your store closing!!! Sucks 😢. Screw digital games, Buy physical games
I'm with ya dude. Also your profile pic kitty is cute!
never thought of logging on youtube just to be crying minutes later , yet here i am
I lived RIGHT next to that store in 2017 :( sad to hear it's closing.
Wow we had one of these in Poughkeepsie NY (upstate NY) but it closed a few years ago. They had an OG Xbox for $35 and I regret not getting it.
Nice pickups! Reservoir Dogs looks fun! It's always sad when your favorite game store closes! Brick and Mortar stores are fading away in favor of online and it's a bit depressing that it happens! Great video and keep up the good work!
My main man Dan thanks for the comment!
This was the location I bought my PSP from. It was seriously like new, still in the box, with all of the inserts and stuff for only $75.
It sucks how many places I loved are gone now. I mainly went to the one in Brown Deer, so with that area, I was kind of already used to disappointment though, I guess
I feel exactly the same way, cheers to your fav game store and RIP 😭 please post a collection tour!!
Man that's a shame! 😢 We have hardly anything here in Scotland if you're not a fan of Game and CEX there isn't much else! I'm desperate to find independent game stores near me
2:32 I almost spit my coffee out after seeing this lmfao
F.E.A.R. is a solid FPS and it's spooky! At $6 it's a great pick-up!
Its sad thats is closing but your making the best of it
I went to Mega Media Xchange all the time when they were up here in Green Bay. Unfortunately they also closed years ago. I ended up than going to GB Games here, and they too closed both their east and west side locations, which sucks.
F.E.A.R. is an absolutely AMAZING Game, My favorite for the Generation for sure! most of 2007-2009 was spent with a buddy and I playing Multiplayer every night. I could probably still run Rubble in my sleep. The campaign is Top Notch! I have played through 15+ times, and Alma still gets me at the top of that ladder every time.
I wish there was a retro store near me
Hope that disc drive isn’t on the way out 😮 nice pick ups nonetheless and sorry to hear of the store closing down.
FEAR was the one title of that haul which he got at a fair price. I've never jumped into that series because I never seem to find the first entry at used game stores - only the second and third. Same with Condemned Criminal Origins. Always see the second game on shelves but never the first.
There was one in Grand Chute that I use to get games and CDs from. Great selection but the staff at that location weren’t the nicest. Sorry you are losing a place you enjoyed and hope ya find a another store that is enjoyable :)
You should ask the store for some store specific signage (you could use it in your gaming space(s)) because it will all be getting disposed of. It would make for a good keep sake/momento.
Yeah someone else pointed this out and I'm going to see what I can do
@@collectorjohn9538 Oh nice, well I hope you get something :)
Really sucks how many games stores have had to close! We've lost some great ones that's for sure!
Sad day ...the show must go on! Hope all is well John your pal meley mel from across the border
Hello John,
For a future video upload, have you considered discussing or thinking of playing games that are from the Neo-Geo library? There's plenty of fun games to try and I think would be fine edition to add to your channel and enjoy what they offer for the gamer to experience .
Anthony...
The Franklin location is shutting down as well. Picked up project x zone for 3ds for 62
Yeah it's a bummer. We really don't have that many video game stores around here
@Collector John yeah there so few. Basically gamestops, mega media, and that one in greenfield I can't think of atm.
*Presents Yeti*
"Look what they did to my boy!"
I remember when they were in the plaza next to Walgreen prior, before moving above the FedEx building
I had no idea they moved from there. Do you remember what year that was?
@@collectorjohn9538 I would say, around 2007. The Mega Media Xchange by Southridge Mall also closed around 9 years ago, and all the inventory got shifted to the Brookfield one. There is also one in Hales Corners on Hwy 100, but it's so empty inside. I honestly don't go to many video game stores anymore. Dying breed.
Kinect for Xbox 360 had a few decent games! Rise Of Nightmares and Kung Fu High Impact are some gems that are super fun to play!
thinking their prices should match ebay or price charting im guessing is the reason why it closed
Nah they closed because the building owner sold the building so a luxury hotel could be built
great video , I do have an question , if I do get first gen of LCD instead of crt will the games look great too for xbox og or ps2? ( asking due of high weight of CRT...)
Thanks for another entertaining video.
Thanks for watching! :)
I miss Funcoland 😢
Soul Caliber is my favorite too,
Great game F.E.A.R., very nice price too. I grabbed #3 for $10 recently, but I've yet to play it, 2, or Files. Very sad to see a local store go, we've lost at least 4 in the last few years around here.
I got a bunch of 360 today, but Split/Second for $5, Silent Hill Downpour for $49, Spiderman FoF for $19, X-Men Origins: Wolverine for $25 being the highlights. All prices in $CAD.
Those are good prices! Where are you in Canada and what stores do you go to?
@@collectorjohn9538 Edmonton, AB. We've got:
-Nexwave Video Games
-Final Boss Video Games
-Game City (4 locations)
-1 Flea Market
-2 Antique Malls
and a few other hit/miss shops, thrifts, pawns. The above were from a parking lot sale outside the antique mall, and a Collector Con happening on the same day.
My favorite collector just dropped another video everyone
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I was just about to say. What is with the OG 360? Get an S model or a pro if you want the old look.
It's a jasper motherboard which is super reliable in terms of red ring (Jaspers don't red ring) but this one has a bad disc drive. I just prefer the look of the original model because that's what I had. I still have a slim as a backup though
Cool
The 'oh whoops' lol
Dude you better ask them you can buy that neon sign. You'll regret it if you don't.
Great idea tbh
Thought they were just moving? I was in Milwaukee last week and stopped in there before dinner across the street on Wednesday.
I tried to make a purchase but he wouldnt take my card. It was like 45 bucks and he said he had a $50 limit... Oh well, i tried.
Yeah, two of their locations are closing actually :/ the one in Brookfield will remain open
That's super weird about the card, I always pay with card and make purchases lower than $50 usually
Did you ever get the Hulk game? I was inspired by this video and picked it up for $19. Great game! OG Xbox rules!
Still haven't, but if I see it for $19 I def will haha
Love jet x20, mega fail.
Across the nation, gaming stores are closing. Guess why? Amazon has swallowed up so much retro inventory that they are forcing these places to close.
So to everyone who thinks reselling doesn’t hurt the community, remember this video.
im from lacrosse wi collector john
Man, I really hope that game stores don’t end up going the way of Blockbuster video any time soon, but kinda seems like the writing is on the wall… hopefully there will still be enough of us physical collectors around in the coming years to keep some them from becoming dusty relics of a bygone era.
Sucks to lose your LGS, but hey, at least you snagged F.E.A.R. for a great price! 😅
Yeah, in this specific case the building owner sold the building so a luxury hotel could be built. I think it would have stayed open otherwise, but it still sucks.
@@collectorjohn9538 ah, I see. gentrification strikes again lol
Yeah, I want nothing to do with a luxury hotel in my neighborhood
when is it closing?
No exact date but late summer
re-upload?
I accidentally posted it at the same time as Summer Game Fest and it was performing poorly, so I took it down to repost at a better time
Cex store good for gamers half price
Why in the heck was twisted metal
$79.99?!?!??
No idea lol. The long box goes for that much but not greatest hits
@@collectorjohn9538 That must have been it!! Great video sad to see another fall I was crushed when my local game store closed it was called Game X Change.
hey be like retro rick n buy the store
is it haunted
It might be. They're tearing it down to build a luxury hotel lol
@@collectorjohn9538 they should build a giant pyramid as a memorial
Darkest of Days is so impressively bad. Graphical issues so bad it’s like it is daring you to keep going.
I need to see this lol
Horrible game but man is it such a cool concept haha
10% off 🤣 Knowing how overpriced that chain is, nothing less than a 70% clearance price to start with would suffice.
Most likely only 10% off since they’ll just move the inventory to the other locations
Vote differently, just saying.
First!
Wassup!
Sorry for your loss
Thank you 😥
RIP
Move to Omaha dude Gameroom is there, I spoke with the owner regarding an order; he told me they have manuals in their stores they will eventually put them for sale but the company is in Omaha you should move there and work for them
Not only that the band 311 is from there too