Those wishing they can enjoy a more nostalgic gaming experience can now do so thanks to GameStop Retro, a recently launched initiative of the well-known retailer that opened new physical stores selling old consoles and games. These consoles and games are also available for purchase online via GameStop's official website.
A wide variety of items is available to deliver the retro gaming experience for all. These includes games and consoles from the early 80s as well as mid-2010 devices.
GameStop Retro is a New Haven for Old-School Gamers
GameStop Retro is now here, and it has started to open its branches across the United States to bring old-school gaming experiences to all available under one roof. The popular gaming retailer has not revealed the exact list of branches they have that focus on GameStop Retro as of press time, but there is a store locator shared by the company that reveals the nearest one within a 100-mile proximity to your location.
For Los Angeles residents, for example, the store locator shows six locations where GameStop Retro is available, including the the San Jose Marketplace, Harden Ranch Plaza, Park West Place in Stockton, Laguna Crossroads in Elk Grove, Sunrise Festival in Circus Heights, and Broadstone in Folsom.
It offers a massive collection of new and refurbished gaming consoles and titles, spanning various gaming companies such as Nintendo, Sony, SEGA, and more.
What Does GameStop Retro in the US Offer Fans?
On its website, GameStop Retro has listed the available consoles and games that it offers online and in-store, but stocks in its different physical locations are subject to availability. Consoles and games offered by GameStop are as follows:
- Nintendo: N64, GameCube, NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, DS, Wii, Wii U (console and games)
- Sony: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS Vita
- SEGA (games only): Dreamcast, Saturn, Genesis
- Xbox: original Xbox console, Xbox 360 (games only)
Retro Gaming and its Modern Evolution
Retro gaming may have been a thing of the past, but what makes it special now is how it evokes a certain feeling of nostalgia that takes players back to the good ol' days. In fact, many gamers these days have been working hard to keep retro games and consoles alive by setting up game rooms dedicated to the experience, complete with old-school posters, LED or neon lights, and more.
However, it should be noted that retro gaming consoles or arcade cabinets fetch quite a high price these days. In addition to this, finding retro games in good condition or playable state can be challenging, especially as they are already discontinued.
From Atari, Nintendo, and SEGA, down to Sony and Microsoft's Xbox, there are a variety of retro experiences available to enjoy, even on modern gaming consoles like the Switch and PlayStation. It can't be denied, however, that nothing beats the 8-bit or 16-bit quality from the classic ones.
Fortunately, GameStop Retro is here to fulfill any fan's need for everything old-school.
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