Retro Game Store Directory

[optmusprimenumber]

Do retro game stores offer CD resurfacing services? I have a few PS1 games I would love to bring back to pristine condition.

The GameXChange I've been to does... they've resurfaced any disc that I bought. I overheard them talking about some guy who came in asking to have some discs resurfaced but from what I understood, they were weird about it and might not have... could have just been the somewhat douchey dude that was tellin the story. eh, It's worth a shot.

[Bradtemple87]

Do retro game stores offer CD resurfacing services? I have a few PS1 games I would love to bring back to pristine condition.

The GameXChange I've been to does... they've resurfaced any disc that I bought. I overheard them talking about some guy who came in asking to have some discs resurfaced but from what I understood, they were weird about it and might not have... could have just been the somewhat douchey dude that was tellin the story. eh, It's worth a shot.

Phoenix games does as well

[deathrace2000]

Missouri

Rockin' Sports Entertainment
113 North Holden Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093-1721
(660) 747-0088


Do Game X Change and Vintage Stock count? There are about 20 stores between the two chains in Missouri.

[Michi]

I just joined but I'd like to contribute:

Gamers HQ
2977 Gulf to Lake Hwy
Inverness, FL 34452
Croft Road Plaza
352-860-2030

and their second location

0329 Southeast US Highway 441
Belleview, FL 34420
K-Mart Shopping Center
352-245-2030
http://gamershqstore.com/

Now I cant speak for the second one, as I've never been there, but the first one is a relatively small shop. They have a decent selection of PS2 and Xbox games. The other systems are a bit more touch and go. They primarily just carry what people trade in so selection for the other consoles can vary depending on what day you go. I will say that their prices are fairly decent for the most part. For anything from the N64 gen and before, with a few exceptions, they generally range from $2.99-$10 with their GB and GBC games strictly priced at $2.99 each.

There are also not one, but two Play N Trades located in Ocala Florida:

2601 South West 19th Avenue Rd
Ocala, Florida 34471
(352) 369-4263

2202 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, Florida 34470
352.369.4264

I've been to both. The sales people here are nice and quite friendly and when I went they had a fairly decent amount to choose from for each console (though their Saturn selection was a bit limited.)

[l0whit07]

So are we adding stores to the list that we would leave negative feedback for?

Just moved to San Diego and was just walking the streets and came across a place called "GameRave". Walked in and they had games stacked to the ceiling. They had tons and tons of retro goodies. Some great games and systems. Had cart only, CIB, even some sealed games and accessories. Also had old systems CIB. The problem was that everything was ridiculously overpriced. I'm not talking high prices, I'm talking double Ebay BINs.

For example a boxed mini SNES (in decent shape at best) $250. Cart only N64 sports games, $30. $500 Xbox 360s. Some of the current gen games seemed to be fairly priced, some of them.

In the back they had a bunch of TVs set up for gaming where about 10 middle aged men were playing and screaming like 12 year olds on CoDMW.

Anyway, they do have plenty of good items, but you're going to way overpay on them. I can get the address, but if it is added to the list, I would strongly encourage putting a little note next to the store or atleast the -1 rating.

[Bradtemple87]

So are we adding stores to the list that we would leave negative feedback for?

Just moved to San Diego and was just walking the streets and came across a place called "GameRave". Walked in and they had games stacked to the ceiling. They had tons and tons of retro goodies. Some great games and systems. Had cart only, CIB, even some sealed games and accessories. Also had old systems CIB. The problem was that everything was ridiculously overpriced. I'm not talking high prices, I'm talking double Ebay BINs.

For example a boxed mini SNES (in decent shape at best) $250. Cart only N64 sports games, $30. $500 Xbox 360s. Some of the current gen games seemed to be fairly priced, some of them.

In the back they had a bunch of TVs set up for gaming where about 10 middle aged men were playing and screaming like 12 year olds on CoDMW.

Anyway, they do have plenty of good items, but you're going to way overpay on them. I can get the address, but if it is added to the list, I would strongly encourage putting a little note next to the store or atleast the -1 rating.

Thats really unfortunate

[the King]

here's one for the Michigan list. It's in Canton right by the Ikea. The only time I've been there I thought the pricing on the retro titles was expensive, but that was awhile ago. They also had tv's set up, so you could preview games though.


Destiny Games
42134 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187

(734) 404-5548
www.destiny-games.com

[Stark]

This is a very cool idea! Here is what I've found so far in Washington State:

Amazing Heroes
11232 120th AVE NE #108
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5999

Game Haven
14650 North Kelsey Street
Monroe, WA 98272-1456
(360) 794-5829 ‎

Gamer Time
13119 Seattle Hill Road
Building 1 Suite 102
Snohomish, WA 98296
(425) 585-0179

Next Level Video Games
1913 Hewitt Avenue
Everett, WA
(425) 374-7395 ‎

Pink Gorilla (International Dist)
601 South King Street #101C
Seattle, WA
(206) 264-2434 ‎

Pink Gorilla (University Dist)
4341 University Way Northeast
Seattle, WA
(206) 547-5790 ‎

Play N Trade
11308 Northeast 124th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 242-4544

Reset Games
2200 Rimland Dr # 205
Bellingham, WA 98226-6643
(360) 714-8424

Reset Games
8825 34th Avenue Northeast
Marysville, WA 98271-8085
(360) 653-8580

[Bradtemple87]

I forgot to mention a couple months ago I took a trip to the game alley in Castro Valley, CA. The store was not the biggest selection, but the associates had excellent knowledge of what they selling and one of them performs custom mods in his spare time.

+1

[Flodder450]

Do you also need contect info/adresses ect of gameshops in the Netherlands?
i can post it if you want