Myst here with this under-the-radar news headline. As an employee of a Namco Cybertainment arcade, I make it a personal point to every now and then learn about any new updates to the used game sales list on the company website,
NamcoArcade.com. The list has been recently updated with new and lower prices and now more games to buy from. Finally several DanceDanceRevolution Extreme and SuperNOVA machines hit the list with Extreme's priced at $3995 and SuperNOVA at $7495. It should be noted that we suspect most if not all of the SuperNOVAs were upgraded from that of older mixes and not SuperNOVA dedicated cabinets. Also there are several In The Groove 2 converted cabniets for a reduced price of $1000 (originally $1395) and one In The Groove 2 dedicated in Michigan* for a redicously low $4495. Lastly there is one Pump It Up Zero in New York for only $1995, though we have no idea what type of cabinet that game is in. All in all these prices are crazy low (well except maybe SuperNOVA) versus the cost on those of eBay and premium retailers.
*EDIT: We miscommunicated the location of the ITG 2 Dedicab. It is in Michigan and not in New York. Sorry for any inconvience.
Here are the things you must know if you are to even remotely consider getting one of these games!
1. First off, these games are used and sold as-is. Some games may not even be fully working or broke completely! The reason for this is that their corporate office for the most part handles the pricing of the games and does not know every intimate problem each game has so be ready for that. So if you see one in your area you are interested in find it and learn more about it. Namco will claim no responsibility to what happens to the game once you hand them the money. If you have not guessed no refunds are permitted.
2. Secondly you are responsible for handling the removal from the location, delivery of the game to your location, and any muscle labor involving it. Namco employees (this includes arcade attendants) are not authorized to assist in moving the machine once it has been sold. This is due to their insurance policy. Maybe they might offer to help or be paid out of your own pocket to help, but they will know that they are risking their own neck (not Namco's) if they get hurt. The only thing Namco does when a game is sold, is unplug it and remove their locks and coin mechs from the machine when it is sold. Furthermore, Namco will not be held responsible for any additional damages occur from the time the game is sold to the time the game leaves it's location.
3. You must provide a Cashier's Check in order to buy a game. No Credit Cards, Business Checks, Personal Checks, Money Orders, Debit Cards, or pretty any other form of payment can be accepted. This is just their policy in order to ensure a very secure payment. You can get a Cashier's Check from your bank.
4. Not all games may be available for whatever reason, it is at the discretion of the district manager, store manager, and/or route manager that a game be for sale despite if it shows on the list. So take the time to plan ahead and make sure a game you see on the list is available and confirm the price before wanting to come in a buy it.
That is about all anyone should know. For more information the number for used game sales (as displayed on the Namco website) is (630) 238-2200 Ext. 2318.
Here is the link where you can search of all games, machines, and vendings available from Namco at the time (list may not be updated).
