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New game shop on Grafton St.

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    #32
    Dante
    Registered Users Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭Dante


    readyletsgo wrote: »
    Anyone know where i can get a Dreamcast at all? cant find one. Maybe they have one in there.

    I think I saw a Dreamcast in the retro console section of the Peats behind the Ilac Centre last year, although I'm not sure if it was for sale or not. I could be completely wrong but if you're desperate for one you could always check.


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    #33
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    DaaaaaaaaaaN wrote: »
    I think I saw a Dreamcast in the retro console section of the Peats behind the Ilac Centre last year, although I'm not sure if it was for sale or not. I could be completely wrong but if you're desperate for one you could always check.


    Cheers man, I'll have a look an see, but i wouldnt think they would have one. No rush but just keeping an eye out for one, ya know yourself. pity Rage is closed, could ask in there but he has enough on his plate at the moment:eek:


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    #34
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    I can tell you that Peats haven't had a Dreamcast in stock in years, I know because I work there. I wouldn't want you to waste your time. It's possible DaaaaaaaaaaN did see something when we were celebrating our 76th year in business as we had lots of old technology on display but a lot of that was the managers gear and is long gone.


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    #35
    o1s1n
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    Master of the Universe


    Rage doesn't do any disc based games or consoles, only carts.


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    #36
    Dante
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    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    I can tell you that Peats haven't had a Dreamcast in stock in years, I know because I work there. I wouldn't want you to waste your time. It's possible DaaaaaaaaaaN did see something when we were celebrating our 76th year in business as we had lots of old technology on display but a lot of that was the managers gear and is long gone.

    Ahh my bad, that must have been it then cause there were a few Atari's and other old consoles on display as well.


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    #37
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    DaaaaaaaaaaN wrote: »
    Ahh my bad, that must have been it then cause there were a few Atari's and other old consoles on display as well.

    I'm afraid one of the managers is a bit of a collector. Sorry about that Dan.


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    #38
    Jazzy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭Jazzy


    theres a great shop on fade street that has all sorts of stuff. music shop too and the guy running it is sound. it does mean you have to go to fade street though....


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    #39
    Mr.Saturn
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    Anyone know what thier trade in credit system is like? Is it halfway fair, or is it like Gamestop where everything but a few select titles is going to get about ten quid store credit?


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    #40
    ScaldyMc
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭ScaldyMc


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Rage doesn't do any disc based games or consoles, only carts.

    What/who is Rage?
    They have gamecube games in stock. Prices on games not great but the prices for consoles seem pretty decent.


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    #41
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,002 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Is this the shop at the top of grafton st?If its the same one I'm thinking of then there very expensive.


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    #42
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,911 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    ScaldyMc wrote: »
    What/who is Rage?
    They have gamecube games in stock. Prices on games not great but the prices for consoles seem pretty decent.

    It's the aforementioned retro game and music shop on Fade St, Dublin. Their disc based gaming selection is limited to some Gamecube and PS1 titles, but they're the best in the city for old carts and consoles. 3D games' prices have improved slightly and their selection of older titles has improved and moved beyond a few sport titles, costs are still slightly painful though.


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    #43
    super_furry
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    Slightly painful? 3D Games prices are insane, I'm honestly astounded they're still open because it's always empty.


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    #44
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,911 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    The brand is trying to establish itself in Ireland, so the franchisee is probably getting help from HQ, or well, more help than usual as the company provides rent-aid anyways. That might go a way to explaining as to why they're still
    in business. I know they're not ideal prices, especially facing across the road from the likes of HMV, but I'd rather they stuck around. Their stock tends to be a bit more diverse than HMVs/Game/Gamestop i.e. older stuff and last gen gear and if they sell well, then the big boys might jump on the bandwagon a bit and sell off the stuff they've got stuck in warehouses somewhere gathering dust.


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    #45
    o1s1n
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    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    Their stock tends to be a bit more diverse than HMVs/Game/Gamestop i.e. older stuff and last gen gear and if they sell well, then the big boys might jump on the bandwagon a bit and sell off the stuff they've got stuck in warehouses somewhere gathering dust.

    Their stock is diverse but it's a load of crap. And expensive crap at that. I'm all for having a shop on Grafton street selling older games. I'd even be willing to spend a bit more than I normally do on ebay for them. It's the stock itself that I have an issue with. It's mostly worthless rubbish.

    If The RAGE, a little independant shop can get in a load of quality older titles then why can't a big franchise shop like that do the same?


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    #46
    readyletsgo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭readyletsgo


    That 3DGames place is alright for GCN games, way over priced but second hand, they have a few gems, just have a 'good' look. Better than GameSexchange anyday but thats a given really.

    Also, what price would a GBC system be in RAGE? Thinking of getting one to play Zelda mario etc on it to tide me over until next year when I might get a 3DS.

    What is the GB/GBC catalog like in there? Price? What would you recommend? Is it downstairs?

    Or even maybe I should get a GBA SP?

    I've never been to RAGE *blush*


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    #47
    Exempo
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    I was in there today and they DO sell gamecube games! They also sell some unboxed nes, snes, gb, gbc, gba games and gba consoles (although i bought one so now theres only one left) so i hope that answers a few questions


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    #48
    JackComerford
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭JackComerford


    it's a great little shop, they have ps3 games, 360 games, wii games, gamecube games, xbox 1 games, ps2 games, ps1, n64, SNES, original gameboy games and even NES games! They sell old consoles too


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    #49
    o1s1n
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    Exempo wrote: »
    I was in there today and they DO sell gamecube games! They also sell some unboxed nes, snes, gb, gbc, gba games and gba consoles (although i bought one so now theres only one left) so i hope that answers a few questions
    JackComerford wrote: »
    it's a great little shop, they have ps3 games, 360 games, wii games, gamecube games, xbox 1 games, ps2 games, ps1, n64, SNES, original gameboy games and even NES games! They sell old consoles too

    Two people signing up to boards just to tell us how great this place is?

    WOW! It must really be good.

    Wait a minute...


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    #50
    landsleaving
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    o1s1n wrote: »
    Two people signing up to boards just to tell us how great this place is?

    WOW! It must really be good.

    Wait a minute...

    Would you look at all the stuff they have.. Nes games, snes games, Ogdenville, North Haverbrook, toasters... Amazing!


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    #51
    Notorious
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    They also forgot to mention how greatly overpriced the shop is too.


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    #52
    calex71
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,126 ✭✭✭✭calex71


    JackComerford wrote: »
    it's a great little shop, WE have ps3 games, 360 games, wii games, gamecube games, xbox 1 games, ps2 games, ps1, n64, SNES, original gameboy games and even NES games! WE sell old consoles too

    Fixed that for you :D


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    #53
    Gandalph
    Registered Users Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭Gandalph


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Two people signing up to boards just to tell us how great this place is?

    WOW! It must really be good.

    Wait a minute...

    I simply have to go now!!!


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    #54
    Skerries
    Registered Users Posts: 12,304 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    i'm in there like a boss!
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    #55
    TheTosh
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    Exempo wrote: »
    I was in there today and they DO sell gamecube games! They also sell some unboxed nes, snes, gb, gbc, gba games and gba consoles (although i bought one so now theres only one left) so i hope that answers a few questions

    I hope they gave you a staff discount


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    #56
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,911 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    This shop annoys me. I want it to continue existing, but it prices itself out of being a viability. Not gargantuanly at all, just ever so slightly. Their prices tend to hover at just above HMV/GAME prices. Like HMV's 40 will be 50 in 3D.


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    #57
    TheTosh
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    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    This shop annoys me. I want it to continue existing, but it prices itself out of being a viability. Not gargantuanly at all, just ever so slightly. Their prices tend to hover at just above HMV/GAME prices. Like HMV's 40 will be 50 in 3D.

    I've seen games in there for 40 euro that you can get for 15 in most places


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    #58
    Twilightning
    Registered Users Posts: 1,901 ✭✭✭Twilightning


    I was interviewed for a position to work there before it opened last year, the manager didn't have a clue about anything to do with games and asked me where my CV was when I showed up even though I'd sent it to her in the email I used to apply for the job in the first place.

    Shop sucks.


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    #59
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users Posts: 3,911 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    TheTosh wrote: »
    I've seen games in there for 40 euro that you can get for 15 in most places

    **** that then. I remember buying a controller in there for a tenner and went back three days later and seen the exact same thing being sold at fifteen. I could just imagine'em going "we sold one, quick, quick, raise it, raise it".


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    #60
    obliviousgrudge
    Registered Users Posts: 703 ✭✭✭obliviousgrudge


    Having a look at all of the pictures from the Grand Openings in the US stores and the Dublin store, it doesn't seem as if this place will do much business.


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    #61
    jaykhunter
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 12,013 Mod ✭✭✭✭jaykhunter


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    This shop annoys me. I want it to continue existing, but it prices itself out of being a viability. Not gargantuanly at all, just ever so slightly. Their prices tend to hover at just above HMV/GAME prices. Like HMV's 40 will be 50 in 3D.

    I'm like that. I wish them all the success, but with their selection and prices... I'm sorry I won't be a customer. Every now and then I'll pop the head in and see if there's anything nice that I can get.


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