Gamestop should have done this a long time ago, I guess the Company leaders thought there was no money in retro games, they messed up and found out, just like some pawn shops. One time I saw a pawn shop turn down an original 3ds. I ask the person outside the store they wanted for it. They said 40 bucks, I said SOLD !!!
Maaaan, I found an SNES in a thrift store so new, you didn’t have to blow in the cartridge (pause). How much? 25 bucks, SOLD!!!! I was out the door before the money hit the counter 😂😂
Thank you for making this video! I originally thought they were making Retro stores separate from their regular stores. This video clears that up. There's no mess, there's only hot!❤🥰😍
I thought the same thing too! I was looking for a building that said “GameStop Retro.” I felt silly. 😅 But kudos to social media marketing for the hype for making me believe such a thing 😂🤦🏾♀️
@@thequeeng2282 Now I know, I'll go to Gamestop to buy Switch games, but if I happen to see a retro game I like, then I'll buy it. Question. The retro stores that you've gone to. Are they only open Monday through Friday or are they open on weekends also? Cuz a retro store I've gone to in the Miami area was only open on weekdays. I was just curious
They should have make it look more like a retro store, small business stores , you know give it some personality! It just looks like any other corporate game stop
Typical gamestop stuff. Overpromise and underdeliver. Personally, I stopped supporting them several years ago over some shady business practices (selling used games as new). Also claiming they "refurbish" stuff which was rarely my experience. Gave them another shot recently by purchasing new games on one of their online sales and got 9 out of 11 games which were unsealed and had used stickers on them....I quickly remembered why I stopped buying from them. I hope this campaign of theirs fails. If people support them, they'll just end up gobbling up your local mom and pop retro game stores anyway.
That's cool because I was the 1st customer in my area to have a GameStop pro credit card that I can buy any game I want and pay them back I'm so excited especially bringing back the OG consoles? I'm going in 🔥🎮💯
i used to frequent babbage's and funcoland in the 90's as you could buy a new game, return it within x amount of days and try a whole new game entirely
It's definitely hit or miss depending on when you go. I've had some luck at some stores, but a majority of the time its too much of a hassle versus going to a retro gaming store and generally just finding what you need. Cool video.
They can go ahead and take Northern Calis Game Stop “Retros” off their official list for now….and maybe revisit the idea in 6 Months. 😆😆 The only thing retro in that store, was me when I walked in. 🤣🤷🏾♀️
I went to my the one GameStop Retro spot by me and was completely underwhelmed. There were really on PS3/360 and some Wii games there and majority of them had the generic boxes. I went in there just to browse whatever Gameboy/Color/Advance games they might have in stock, and they didn’t have any at all. No SNES, N64, Genesis, nothing. Love the concept of the store but I’ll pass for now. Great vid!!
I've noticed that their biggest "retro" selection is mostly just 7th gen (360, PS3, Wii U) which is like, eh. After returning to the stores I've visited two weeks ago I barely noticed a difference in their selection, one of them just moved the section somewhere else but they're still feeling like after thoughts with everything towards the back of the store. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to progress.
I really miss the Software Etc days. Even the early days of the changing of the franchise to GameStop I sure loved those bargain bins. I got some great AAA games for less than $5. That was back in the early 2000's. Things went downhill rapidly 20 or so years ago. All the cartridge games completely disappeared. Retro gaming means something entirely different to these young kiddies. I grew up with Atari 2600. We have a retro gaming store about 12 minutes away. It has what GameStop used to have but 10x larger or so. I could spend a long time in there.
QueenG22 channel is dope. She always got a dope reveal or put us up on games to look for. I must say I'm not a big fan of GameStop and I don't know how they continue to survive with their 💩💩💩 business practices. I rarely buy/trade anything from GS unless I can get a deal on a game or to purchase a PSN card. Idk even know if there is a GameStop retro store in my area or state but from the looks of it in the video it doesn't even seem worth the time to even make the trip there.
All the hype and outrage of it being such a "joke" but it's really just a few small sections/booths inside of existing stores. It's neither amazing nor horrible, just a decent little addition to what they usually carry. 🤷♂️
Nice one! Random question but have you played the latest Battle Toads game on xbox?? Started playing it today. Game play fun and some of the slap stick comedy is naughty adult cheeky humour 😂😊 that you too will appreciate it
You should try Game Stops Candy Con controller for the Switch. It's a great controller and they have a TMNT Donatello faceplate coming out for it in November.
Good vibes to you Queen ✨👑 🦁 I think this is a great video about GameStop "retro" I think it's a good concept on paper but it's only gonna be great in certain cities and locations. I don't see it ever be a authentic competitor or replacing legit retro gaming stores. I appreciate your honest thoughts on this.
Agreed. Definitely a good concept. I just won’t be going out of my way to shop at these stores while looking for retro games. Hopefully, GameStops will continue to increase inventory. Meanwhile, catch me at my local retro game stores. 💜😎
I saw a Pokemon Stadium N64 game, Injustice looks good, for ps3. I would get Fire Emblem Awakening too, if I had a 3ds that worked. Mine died. Part of me wants to protest Nintendo, as they don't have near enough diversity. Their Princesses are all white, those being Peach, Daisy and the other one. The Ps3 section was stacked, and that big 3ds display case was bigger than the one by me.
Yeah I went to my local GameStop to check out the Retro section and it was so disappointing. Had a bunch of Common ps3 and Xbox 360 games and some DS games in this small section. I too would rather go to a mom pop Retro gaming store any day of the week over GameStop retro.
This isn't Gamestop retro. This is just a small retro section in a normal Gamestop. Trust another place will be opened up with just classics and will have a lot more.
According to GameStop, the location they referenced was indeed a “GameStop Retro.” It had no business being named a “GameStop Retro.” Maybe in about 6 months. But not now, that’s for sure 🤷🏾♀️
GameStop losing so much money on retro games people are getting the retro games for there and reselling them for $100 of dollars the people are making $100 of dollars off a GameStop my friend bought a nes for $100 and resold for $600 he made $600 off GameStop there losing money
Im late with my daily simp comment, but you could never look a hot mess 😍😍 but yeah, that retro section looked pretty weak tbh. I guess we cant expect but so much from them. Maybe they will expand it in the future.
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They got some good stuff at the retros. Picked up a copy of marvel vs capcom 2!
Retro Holla! 😊 I have tons of retro stuff from my days in the gaming industry and before
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$30 for MSG 3 ps2 copy is insane
Gamestop should have left Funcoland alone.
Exactly
THIS
I have so many great memories of Funcoland from when I was a kid
I miss funcoland....the name alone just screamed happy place
I bought my very first Sega Genesis at funcoland circa 1991 summer job
Amen
Respectfully, you never look a mess
Gamestop should have done this a long time ago, I guess the Company leaders thought there was no money in retro games, they messed up and found out, just like some pawn shops. One time I saw a pawn shop turn down an original 3ds. I ask the person outside the store they wanted for it. They said 40 bucks, I said SOLD !!!
Maaaan, I found an SNES in a thrift store so new, you didn’t have to blow in the cartridge (pause). How much? 25 bucks, SOLD!!!! I was out the door before the money hit the counter 😂😂
@@slide5039 You gotta strike when the Iron's hot 🔥 👍
@@thinkingwisedawg2508 Oh trust me. That iron was scorching. Now how about those lotto tickets?..
Thank you for making this video! I originally thought they were making Retro stores separate from their regular stores. This video clears that up. There's no mess, there's only hot!❤🥰😍
I thought the same thing too! I was looking for a building that said “GameStop Retro.” I felt silly. 😅 But kudos to social media marketing for the hype for making me believe such a thing 😂🤦🏾♀️
@@thequeeng2282 Now I know, I'll go to Gamestop to buy Switch games, but if I happen to see a retro game I like, then I'll buy it. Question. The retro stores that you've gone to. Are they only open Monday through Friday or are they open on weekends also? Cuz a retro store I've gone to in the Miami area was only open on weekdays. I was just curious
They should have make it look more like a retro store, small business stores , you know give it some personality! It just looks like any other corporate game stop
Mmmmmhmmmmm……..I see you eyeing those Dragonball Z games for the Switch 😎
Typical gamestop stuff. Overpromise and underdeliver. Personally, I stopped supporting them several years ago over some shady business practices (selling used games as new). Also claiming they "refurbish" stuff which was rarely my experience. Gave them another shot recently by purchasing new games on one of their online sales and got 9 out of 11 games which were unsealed and had used stickers on them....I quickly remembered why I stopped buying from them. I hope this campaign of theirs fails. If people support them, they'll just end up gobbling up your local mom and pop retro game stores anyway.
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Thank you 🤗
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OMG today I went to an old school retro gaming store in KY called Game over this was inside the mall ok the 1st floor this is in Cin KY/OH
That's cool because I was the 1st customer in my area to have a GameStop pro credit card that I can buy any game I want and pay them back I'm so excited especially bringing back the OG consoles? I'm going in 🔥🎮💯
Only gonna subscribe cause you from the sac area and you repping this area for us on YT appreciate you my G
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Awesome video about GameStop "retro" I hope they have one down here in Greensboro NC and if so I'd love to go there and check it out
Does anyone remember Babages? I recall only seeing them at the Malls. Thanks lioness for this informative video on the so-called Retro game store.
i used to frequent babbage's and funcoland in the 90's as you could buy a new game, return it within x amount of days and try a whole new game entirely
It's definitely hit or miss depending on when you go. I've had some luck at some stores, but a majority of the time its too much of a hassle versus going to a retro gaming store and generally just finding what you need. Cool video.
They can go ahead and take Northern Calis Game Stop “Retros” off their official list for now….and maybe revisit the idea in 6
Months. 😆😆 The only thing retro in that store, was me when I walked in. 🤣🤷🏾♀️
@@thequeeng2282😂😂
I went to my the one GameStop Retro spot by me and was completely underwhelmed. There were really on PS3/360 and some Wii games there and majority of them had the generic boxes. I went in there just to browse whatever Gameboy/Color/Advance games they might have in stock, and they didn’t have any at all. No SNES, N64, Genesis, nothing.
Love the concept of the store but I’ll pass for now. Great vid!!
Agreed! Great concept. Not ready tho. 🤷🏾♀️ At least not the type of advertising it’s getting 😅
No Game informer no me . Never again . 😢
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This is just corporate greed capitalizing on retro gaming nostalgia and not separating themselves from a regular GameStop to another gaming store.
That dog and cat store sounds cool to me lol😊
You look beautiful queen 👑🥰😘
I've noticed that their biggest "retro" selection is mostly just 7th gen (360, PS3, Wii U) which is like, eh. After returning to the stores I've visited two weeks ago I barely noticed a difference in their selection, one of them just moved the section somewhere else but they're still feeling like after thoughts with everything towards the back of the store. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to progress.
That was me trying to play TMNT the other day when u was playing Friday the 13 I'm killercottage61
I really miss the Software Etc days. Even the early days of the changing of the franchise to GameStop I sure loved those bargain bins.
I got some great AAA games for less than $5. That was back in the early 2000's. Things went downhill rapidly 20 or so years ago. All the cartridge games completely disappeared.
Retro gaming means something entirely different to these young kiddies. I grew up with Atari 2600. We have a retro gaming store about 12 minutes away. It has what GameStop used to have but 10x larger or so. I could spend a long time in there.
QueenG22 channel is dope. She always got a dope reveal or put us up on games to look for.
I must say I'm not a big fan of GameStop and I don't know how they continue to survive with their 💩💩💩 business practices. I rarely buy/trade anything from GS unless I can get a deal on a game or to purchase a PSN card.
Idk even know if there is a GameStop retro store in my area or state but from the looks of it in the video it doesn't even seem worth the time to even make the trip there.
Where I live they haven't jumped on board yet. I heard it is sorta location by location.
All I’ve ever found are widely available 360 games and a weak wii and Ds selection. Queen you look just fine nice video.
Not retro if all items is current and brand new , we need stores like electronic boutique
Wow, that was a real quick Gamestop "Retro " look-see 😁. Maybe in time, they'll have more to offer to justify using the name "Retro."
Yep in my city GameStop retro only has a little section that’s over priced 😂
GameStop is getting scared because retro stores are beating them in sells because new school games can't beat the old school games 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I live in Canada, we don’t have this lol 😂
I would never lol they waited too long
Model X is fire 🔥 with the white seats 💺 haven’t been to GameStop in years
Dam your Gamestop is huge compare to the ones near me.
So, you’re telling all of us you roll’d up into GAMESTOP musty?😂😂
YUP.
@@thequeeng2282don't worry about him I'll smell 👃 ur musty any day 😂😂😂😂
Ily favorite girl in the whole wide world 🌍
All the hype and outrage of it being such a "joke" but it's really just a few small sections/booths inside of existing stores. It's neither amazing nor horrible, just a decent little addition to what they usually carry. 🤷♂️
I found a LOT of good stuff😊
Same here I just scored a bunch of Dreamcast heavy hitters and some Vita games with cases by my location. Luck of locations maybe 🤔
I saw south park for the n64 and i smile that game was silly but i play the heck out of it
Not too Much Retro!!!!😂
Do you still stream? I barely go on Twitch but it still would be dope to catch a live.
Nice one! Random question but have you played the latest Battle Toads game on xbox?? Started playing it today. Game play fun and some of the slap stick comedy is naughty adult cheeky humour 😂😊 that you too will appreciate it
I have. It’s ok. Definitely entertaining. A different look. But fun. 💜
And the stores are dirty looking! 😀
You still look good in your gym clothes 😅😅
You should try Game Stops Candy Con controller for the Switch. It's a great controller and they have a TMNT Donatello faceplate coming out for it in November.
Good to know! Thanks! 💜
“Bummer majorés” ..it’s a Sonic reference don’t ban me! “Waaaaaa!” There a Mario reference as well lol
The queen 22 needs to go to a disk replay in champagne IL
That's what a good store is supposed to look like
It's Champaign IL my hometown ❤
@@stephenreynolds3711 then you know that disk replay is the best place to buy retro games
I’m cool on buying retro games from GameStop, if I’m going to buy me some retro games it’s going to be from a retro game store u feel me
I most definitely feel you. Same 😎
Good vibes to you Queen ✨👑 🦁 I think this is a great video about GameStop "retro" I think it's a good concept on paper but it's only gonna be great in certain cities and locations. I don't see it ever be a authentic competitor or replacing legit retro gaming stores. I appreciate your honest thoughts on this.
Agreed. Definitely a good concept. I just won’t be going out of my way to shop at these stores while looking for retro games. Hopefully, GameStops will continue to increase inventory. Meanwhile, catch me at my local retro game stores. 💜😎
Yes. I am disappointed, too. After seeing this video, gamestop is not holding there end of the bargain up.
I just think they shoulda chilled on advertising until it was something worth advertising 🤷🏾♀️
@@thequeeng2282 facts. That would have been the smart idea. Are you picking up those new TMNT dog Funkos from Target.
Give ‘em a month or two and check again. Hopefully, it’ll be filled in a bit more.
I agree. In a month….better inventory. But nothing will compare to our retro game stores that’s main focus is to provide retro gaming 👌🏾💜
I saw a Pokemon Stadium N64 game, Injustice looks good, for ps3. I would get Fire Emblem Awakening too, if I had a 3ds that worked. Mine died.
Part of me wants to protest Nintendo, as they don't have near enough diversity. Their Princesses are all white, those being Peach, Daisy and the other one.
The Ps3 section was stacked, and that big 3ds display case was bigger than the one by me.
You call that a hot mess, I just call that hot 😍
I second that and then some.
Great video! My local GameStop had some decent price retro games but for the most part, about 75% over priced 🫢
Sounds about right. 😅🤷🏾♀️💜
Well let just remove Mess and Leave it at Hot 🥵💕
Yeah I went to my local GameStop to check out the Retro section and it was so disappointing. Had a bunch of Common ps3 and Xbox 360 games and some DS games in this small section. I too would rather go to a mom pop Retro gaming store any day of the week over GameStop retro.
Agree. 💜
My kind of girl.
Yeah I’ve been in one. Wasn’t impressed too
First Initial THOU-R-GHTS, yeah I am right. Tho, you're right.
Retro my ass! 😂😂
Exactly what i expected…
What a joke.
Same sad picture here in Germany.
Only god knows which poor souls keep buying stuff there. 😅
This isn't Gamestop retro. This is just a small retro section in a normal Gamestop. Trust another place will be opened up with just classics and will have a lot more.
According to GameStop, the location they referenced was indeed a “GameStop Retro.” It had no business being named a “GameStop Retro.” Maybe in about 6 months. But not now, that’s for sure 🤷🏾♀️
I don’t like when GameStop sells Retro games is just not right.
GameStop Retro, huh? I should check it out.
After I make my wallet very, very, very, very, very, very fat
GameStop losing so much money on retro games people are getting the retro games for there and reselling them for $100 of dollars the people are making $100 of dollars off a GameStop my friend bought a nes for $100 and resold for $600 he made $600 off GameStop there losing money
I'm a retro baby not a modern baby
Beauty is back
Lamestop lol 😂that place hasn’t been busy in years they rip off everybody
A lot of retro game shops tend to over price by the way
Im late with my daily simp comment, but you could never look a hot mess 😍😍 but yeah, that retro section looked pretty weak tbh. I guess we cant expect but so much from them. Maybe they will expand it in the future.
Always Gorgeous😍💜💜💜💜💜
What an insult to actual retro gamers. Disgraceful on them.
Hey, just an idea, change your name to, "QueenOG22". You are an OG.
Definitely not a hot mess but Definitely hot 😍😍😍
My name is Chad shouting out from Greenville NC ❤ and to be honest you are the most hottest woman on RUclips
Modern games aren't retro people can't tell retro from Modern 🫣😔