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Edit: I dropped by again recently and honestly I’m pretty disappointed. The prices really aren’t competitive, which I can understand when you need to worry about rent and bills. But prices can vary from $35 for Lego Island for the PS2 to $70 for Sonic Shuffle or $160 for a Gamecube. Now it’s clear the store has been making big upgrades recently. Unfortunately it’s not things like disk resurfacers, new display cases so they don’t have to stack expensive games on top of each other, or bulk buying replacement game cases so they don’t have to use boxes that look like they’ve been run over. Instead they got 4 shiny new video slot machines. Just sitting there right by the entrance. Unfortunately I can’t exactly say it’s on the up and up anymore when it’s making choices like selling a sun damaged Rock Band guitar bundle for $150 more than most eBay listings, or a torn up loose copy of Forsaken 64 for twice the cost of a boxed copy, or spending their profits for 4 video slot machines. Quite honestly it’s better (and cheaper) to go all the way over to Media, Woodbury, or Glenside to pick up games, they take better care of their inventory, have really competitive prices, and don’t waste money to buy video slot machines. ORIGINAL: I started going to this place about 2 or 3 years ago and it was a real mixed bag with some of the stuff they were selling and the disorganization of the place. They recently moved to a new building and the place is much more spacious and nice. It’s really great to see how much this store has grown and improved over the past 3 years. If you live in Philadelphia this place is in a pretty convenient spot and it’s been on the up and up so I’d definitely recommend checking it out.

- Harper Goldman

Very fair prices. I don't know what people expect from a brick and mortar in the middle of a major US city, but prices comparable to ebay is VERY reasonable. Especially when you can inspect the product and they have very easy returns. Also in a nice new space with decent selection and organization, so you can ignore a lot of earlier reviews. I do wish they didn't have gambling machines.

- C D

Great spot for any retro game fans! Anytime I’m in the area I stop by to pick up a game for my Super Nintendo, Wii, or my DS. Staff is very friendly and it’s very easy to spend a long time in there exploring or just talking about games! Very wide selection in general, highly recommend to any gamers who find themselves in south Philly

- Hayden Startzell

Very nice location, shelves are organized well and any misplacements are done by customers lol. Games are reasonably priced, and there's lots of stuff in stock from the 80s to now. Though modern stuff is definitely on the comparatively thinner side, just go to GameStop or order online if that's what you need after some good retro shopping here. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great. I've so far gotten copies of Kingdom Hearts and Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3, and they all play perfectly, so I can only assume the games are tested before stocked.

- Curling Rainbows

Very cool family runs the place and have great gems of old games for a reasonable price. If you looking for vintage stuff good place to drop by.

- Eduardo Ceja