Knoxville Gaming Store Review - Revision history

Levidsmith at 10:31, 27 May 2016

2016-05-27T10:31:19Z

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	Below is a review of the gaming stores in the Knoxville area.		Below is a review of the gaming stores in the Knoxville area from 2009. Many of these stores have since moved or went out of business.

	== Game Haven ==		== Game Haven ==

Levidsmith: /* Wal-Mart / K-Mart / Best Buy */

2009-11-22T02:37:11Z

Wal-Mart / K-Mart / Best Buy

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	*PC games: Yes		*PC games: Yes

	I lumped Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Best Buy together since those stores are so similar. They only sell new games. New releases usually appear on shelves usually a few days after release, unless it is a big name title. The people working the electronics departments seldom know anything about video games, aside from trying to push the latest big title. Wal-Mart is open 24x7, sometimes you can get there at midnight on release date, but you'll probably have to ask someone to check if it's boxed or in the back. I got Soul Calibur 4 at Wal-Mart at midnight on release date when no other store had a midnight release. K-Mart actually had SC4 on the shelves before release date, but their system prevents it from being sold until the release date.		I lumped Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Best Buy together since those stores are so similar. They only sell new games. New releases usually appear on shelves usually a few days after release, unless it is a big name title. The people working the electronics departments seldom know anything about video games, aside from trying to push the latest big title. Wal-Mart is open 24x7, sometimes you can get there at midnight on release date, but you'll probably have to ask someone to check if it's boxed or in the back. I got Soul Calibur 4 at Wal-Mart at midnight on release date when no other store had a midnight release. K-Mart actually had SC4 on the shelves before release date, but their system prevents it from being sold until the release date. However, I usually prefer Best Buy, because at Wal-Mart and K-Mart you have to hunt someone down in the electronics department who has the right key to open the display case with the games.

Levidsmith: /* McKay's Used Books */

2009-11-22T02:34:37Z

McKay's Used Books

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	*PC games: Yes! (used)		*PC games: Yes! (used)

	Review - I found a few NES gems there for a reasonable price, however they are usually overstocked with crappy sports games. The Knoxville ~~locations~~ has a good selection of 6th and 7th generation games. This the the only place I know to buy PC games, since Game Haven quit selling them. The people working there usually know nothing about video games.		Review - I found a few NES gems there for a reasonable price, however they are usually overstocked with crappy sports games. The Knoxville location has a good selection of 6th and 7th generation games. This the the only place I know to buy PC games, since Game Haven quit selling them. The people working there usually know nothing about video games.

	== Wal-Mart / K-Mart / Best Buy ==		== Wal-Mart / K-Mart / Best Buy ==

Levidsmith: /* Packards */

2009-11-22T02:33:31Z

Packards

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	*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)		*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)

	Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge up to $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, so you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them. The Knox Center location ~~seems to have more prices on games~~.		Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge up to $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, so you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them. The Knox Center location is new, so they may just be open for the holiday season.

	[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]		[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]

Levidsmith at 02:27, 22 November 2009

2009-11-22T02:27:59Z

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	Selection by generation		Selection by generation
			*3rd: none
			*4th: none
			*5th: none
	*6th: Playstation 2 (used), XBox (used), Gamecube (used)		*6th: Playstation 2 (used), XBox (used), Gamecube (used)
	*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)		*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)

Levidsmith: /* GameStop */

2009-11-22T02:26:29Z

GameStop

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	Review - Game Stop is usually my last resort. The people there are usually brain dead or highschool kids who know nothing about classic games. ~~Ninety-five percent~~ of the time will lay a huge guilt trip on you if you ask for a new release and you don't have it prebooked. The Maryville location doesn't seem to be as bad as some of the others, and they seemed knowledgeable in 90's games.		Review - Game Stop is usually my last resort. The people there are usually brain dead or highschool kids who know nothing about classic games. Most of the time will they lay a huge guilt trip on you if you ask for a new release and you don't have it prebooked. The Maryville location doesn't seem to be as bad as some of the others, and they seemed knowledgeable in 90's games.

	When you go in to just buy a game, they will also waste your time by asking many questions similar to Game Crazy:		When you go in to just buy a game, they will also waste your time by asking many questions similar to Game Crazy:

Levidsmith: /* Packards */

2009-11-22T02:25:35Z

Packards

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	*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)		*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)

	Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge up to $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, to you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them.		Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge up to $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, so you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them. The Knox Center location seems to have more prices on games.

	[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]		[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]

Levidsmith: /* Packards */

2009-11-22T02:24:33Z

Packards

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	*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)		*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)

	Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, to you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them.		Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge up to $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, to you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them.

	[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]		[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]

Levidsmith: /* Packards */

2009-11-22T02:24:16Z

Packards

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	*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)		*7th: XBox 360 (new, used), PS3 (new, used), Wii (new, used)

	Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They ~~once had Bubble Bobble 2 for the NES, but he wanted~~ $200 for it. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, to you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them.		Review - The Packards locations have some really rare classic games, but they are also way overpriced. They will charge $200 for some NES games. There have been articles in the local newspaper about him being arrested for selling hot property, so beware before you buy anything from him. Most of his games don't have prices labeled on them, to you have to ask them or the price or haggle with them.

	[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]		[http://www.oakridger.com/localnews/x1886175140/Heed-warning-or-else Local News Article]

Levidsmith: /* Game Crazy */

2009-11-22T02:23:22Z

Game Crazy

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	Review - These are usually located in the same building next to Hollywood Video, and you can walk between the stores without going outside. They used to sell NES, SNES, PS1, and Dreamcast games, but they quit selling those one or two years ago. Some of the workers are knowlegable about video games and classics. However, they will bug the hell out of you when you simply want to buy a game.		Review - These are usually located in the same building next to Hollywood Video, and you can walk between the stores without going outside. They used to sell NES, SNES, PS1, and Dreamcast games, but they quit selling those one or two years ago. Some of the workers are knowlegable about video games and classics. However, they will bug the hell out of you when you simply want to buy a game.

	~~Usually there are four or five~~ questions ~~they ask~~:		They will ask you most of these questions when you buy something:
	*Do you want the strategy guide		*Do you want the strategy guide
	*Is there anything you need to prebook		*Is there anything you need to prebook