I just visited a "GameStop Retro" in Attleboro MA and was pretty surprised at what they had. Of course they had shelves full of Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 jank but had some SNES, Genesis, and a good amount of NES behind a glass case. The top shelf of the glass case had a crap ton of GB, GBA, and NDS games. They also had few older consoles. Definitely a better showing of retro stuff than what the close to me "Gamestop Retro" has.
I've been to two of the "Retro Gamestop" locations. Two observations came from my visits in the state of Arizona. 1. The staff were still not kind to me. Idk what it is but every gamestop I've been to, the staff just don't feel like being kind. 2. Their "retro" was a wall or few shelves of retro items. Some items were in cases. My take away: I see some effort into providing "retro" items for their customers but I prefer the mom and pop shops that go the extra mile and make it a nostalgic experience for me when I enter and purchase from a retro gaming store.
They’re going to get a ton of fakes brought in so hopefully they train them well and test everything because there will definitely be people trying to rip them off. Even to the point where they get a fake cartridge and put the board from a cheap real game in it from a sports game or something.
Stopped in one close to work and it was so so. The problem is it was all 360, PS3, Wii, and WiiU. Honestly, it was what I expected. Hoping for some carts, but they only had DS/3DS. I like the Manager and hope this gets better as time rolls on. Nothing negative to say, just wanna see more that interest me...
They really need to combat the fake games coming in. I keep getting mixed messages. My stores haven’t gotten in tools to open cartridges or training but people are saying they should have. I ended up buying a fake pokemon game for educational purposes already. Some places have some great deals and gaming stock while the ones near me suck.
One big problem is employees who know things that work at GameStop at least around me will tell customers they don’t take something or it is worthless so they can get it for free and keep the customers stuff rather than it go to GameStop.
So great to hear Chris on Caleb's chanel talking about Retro Games Plus - I really enjoyed hearing Chris's journey. Dang, I listen to you guys so much I know I'm starting to sound like you - been waxed 😂😂
Getting into retro games is definitely the right move for game stop but they need to go full send to make it work. New physical games are dying and I would not be surprised if Xbox is done with consoles. Frankly, I think they should get into selling gaming PCs and accessories too.
Gaming PCs is a good idea. I wouldn't even know where to go to get a gaming PC in person these days. Especially considering it seems like consoles are headed towards $1,000 next gen anyways
@@HoLeeFuk317 they have actually been selling gaming PC accessories there for awhile. I do agree with you that the move for game stop was the inevitable choice to move in the retro direction, as digital media seems to be the move for most console based companies. They are even making disk drive and accessories an “additional” add on charge because they don’t want to just build that into their systems.
We've Gamestop Retro in Honolulu. Basically, they just took the used Ps3, wii/u, xbox 360, DS, etc. games they already had out and organized it into a retro section. I've noticed they're starting to grow their inventory since first starting, but right now it's pretty basic.
@pluspixel on oahu i believe we have 4 Gamestops. We also have 2 Bookoffs. I'd love to see more Retro Gaming shops open up in the future but I mostly pationate game collectors/vendors sell at conventions and trade shows.
They could also price pkm crystal for 50 without having stock so when some mom tries to sell all the gameboy stuff they can show "look we sell it for 50 & we pay ×% so we can give you 15!" And when there are a few sold to them for 15 & they have stock they up there selling prices to 150+ 🤷♂️ Thats my guess on it
WB Kris! When it comes to Gamestop, I think they are pricing low on popular games like Pokémon becuase it allows then to pay less for trade ins. Once they get a decent stock then they might up the price
I think there is a conspiracy going against gamestop tbh, resellers hate gamestop because theyre competition, they criticize how much money they give you for your games as if a lot of resellers don't lowball people that don't know what they have, also gamestop sells games for below market value. Resellers hate gamestop unless theyre buying from them so they can flip games. They want the stigma against gamestop to remain so they can get all the good deals.
@@p0ck3tp3arso the customer getting a deal = workers getting ripped off so we should pay top dollar to get the same game from a reseller who buys their stuff dirt cheap locally and also sometimes from eBay, GameStop, and other marketplaces because they make more money ripping off the customer???? great logic I'm sure people wouldn't work at GameStop if the pay wasn't good enough for them. Take it easy on the mental gymnastics there.
@@putridabomination Mental Gymnastics aka someone far more educated than you on the topic. Let me dumb it down so you can understand. Gamestop pays lower than many resellers and take advantage of people that don't know the value of what they have. That's the only way they can sell things below market. Meanwhile resellers come in all shapes and sizes, many do what Gamestop does, others pay FAR more than them. It would be moronic to think that all resellers are the same. Resellers are often open to negotiation and sell things at around 80% market all the time. Many of these items are tested and actually authentic and tax free. Also, nothing I said has anything to do with people working at Gamestop. Maybe try reading again with your eyes open. Lastly, way to go supporting industry giants and contributing to the future enslavement of humanity where we will all be working for corporate bosses and all the little guys will be long gone.
If nothing else the brand notoriety will bring some non-collector casuals out of the woodwork who might have games stored on their property but aren't actually their games. If GameStop can flip games at good margins (like they always tried to do) then maybe they function more like a vendor or distributor for the more permanent, local chic options
Pricing is all over the place. On newer stuff is too pricey. For cartridge stuff they are pretty on the spot with PC. Where the deals really are is with any game above $100. Like chrono, esrthbound or megaman x3 they are all priced at 100 bucks. I bought xenosaga episode 3 loose with the manual for 100 bucks at one that’s not a retro store like a month ago.
GameSlop is grasping at straws in order to save their business. From retro games two graded cards. Maybe if they didn't spend their entire existence as a business screwing over customers and employees they wouldn't be in this much financial trouble.
I went to a couple GameStops in my area today, and the employees are now opening up cartridge games to confirm their authenticity. Not sure how it is in other areas, but GameStop is providing this training for their employees now.
If there's more than one copy avail in-store, an online listing should be avail. otherwise, it's only in-store. Also, I've had V E R Y goodluck just browsing stores. Last score was a MINTY Eternal Darkness for 55$ out the door. Good luck hunting!
I just picked up Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition on Xbox 360 (fully complete including the big collector card) at a "non-Retro" GameStop for $10. Nice deal. As Phoenix Resale always says, "opportunity is everywhere." Very true
I will remember for the rest of my life my mistakes as a child trading in Pokemon pinball Pokemon Blue Pokemon Red too GameStop for PlayStation 2 games and watching them crush the box and throw it away😅
Gamestop is just in the rolling our phazes of this, so things arent up to date so it is a little too easy to critique this. But on the same hand anyone who sells games knows that pricecharting is not an accurate form of reference. Especially on games ove 50% or anything that isnt cart only. PC always factorsin wrong sales and damaged/parts only. But I am sure that you guys know this. Also, if you cant spot games... What is wrong with you lol
@@TSGWPG really comes down to small amount of research, we don’t think PC is the only place of a resource. We just use it as a rough standard and the rest should be independently researched between sale sites. It’s just easy while sitting and making comparisons.
@@pluspixel I fully agree. It is so close, I just wish they would make that final push and get it where it needs to be. It can be pretty confusing for normies.
I'd love a retro store near me. Do have a GameStop nearby that is on the retro list, but I've not been in a GameStop since 2012. Had a game paid off on pre-order, but the location closed. Pre-orders moved to another store nearby, but since I didn't keep my receipt as proof, they said I only had $5 on it. Apparently this is a very common issue when they move pre-orders. Was also not a fan when they closed my local store, but gave the employees a 5-day notice that they were out of jobs. I don't think GameStop can do anything to get me to shop from them again.
I'm not sure when they rolled it out, but I didn't see squat in Irvine earlier this year in July. However, I was able to pick up some games from the Ladera Ranch store.
Tbh it's prob not a good thing if Phoenix resale went to them and found stuff cause now youll have nothing but people camping out the retro gamestops lol. Ive found a path of radiance and dragon ball budokai 3 from one of them right before they closed
I mean there’s a lot of areas that don’t have retro game stores, so for them it can be a cool thing. I can’t remember the last time I set foot in a GameStop though 😅
@@selbyjohnson5986 who knows how much more they can actually axe. But I do think publicly traded companies are very quick to cut things if they don’t see results.
If you like 800 copies of Assassin's Creed and terrible copies of NCAA games that are super overpriced then GameStop retro is your place. They also do not price differently for inbox or loose. It's all top of market pricing regardless of condition.
I love when Chris is back
Same, so much experience
@@BlakeBickerstaff and chiseled good looks 🤌
I just visited a "GameStop Retro" in Attleboro MA and was pretty surprised at what they had. Of course they had shelves full of Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 jank but had some SNES, Genesis, and a good amount of NES behind a glass case. The top shelf of the glass case had a crap ton of GB, GBA, and NDS games. They also had few older consoles.
Definitely a better showing of retro stuff than what the close to me "Gamestop Retro" has.
I've been to two of the "Retro Gamestop" locations. Two observations came from my visits in the state of Arizona.
1. The staff were still not kind to me. Idk what it is but every gamestop I've been to, the staff just don't feel like being kind.
2. Their "retro" was a wall or few shelves of retro items. Some items were in cases.
My take away: I see some effort into providing "retro" items for their customers but I prefer the mom and pop shops that go the extra mile and make it a nostalgic experience for me when I enter and purchase from a retro gaming store.
Just went to Chris's store in Orange, CT ,very helpful staff good vibes and good selection of games and consoles.
They’re going to get a ton of fakes brought in so hopefully they train them well and test everything because there will definitely be people trying to rip them off. Even to the point where they get a fake cartridge and put the board from a cheap real game in it from a sports game or something.
Stopped in one close to work and it was so so. The problem is it was all 360, PS3, Wii, and WiiU. Honestly, it was what I expected. Hoping for some carts, but they only had DS/3DS. I like the Manager and hope this gets better as time rolls on. Nothing negative to say, just wanna see more that interest me...
Did you ask if they have had any behind the counter? I know Mr. Wright Way has had a lot of luck that way
They really need to combat the fake games coming in. I keep getting mixed messages. My stores haven’t gotten in tools to open cartridges or training but people are saying they should have. I ended up buying a fake pokemon game for educational purposes already. Some places have some great deals and gaming stock while the ones near me suck.
One big problem is employees who know things that work at GameStop at least around me will tell customers they don’t take something or it is worthless so they can get it for free and keep the customers stuff rather than it go to GameStop.
So great to hear Chris on Caleb's chanel talking about Retro Games Plus - I really enjoyed hearing Chris's journey. Dang, I listen to you guys so much I know I'm starting to sound like you - been waxed 😂😂
I really enjoyed that episode of PR as well. Caleb does a great job interviewing people imo
I’m actually all for it GameStop deserves to live on and they only way I see it is for them to dive head on to the retro scene
Getting into retro games is definitely the right move for game stop but they need to go full send to make it work. New physical games are dying and I would not be surprised if Xbox is done with consoles. Frankly, I think they should get into selling gaming PCs and accessories too.
Gaming PCs is a good idea. I wouldn't even know where to go to get a gaming PC in person these days. Especially considering it seems like consoles are headed towards $1,000 next gen anyways
@@HoLeeFuk317 they have actually been selling gaming PC accessories there for awhile. I do agree with you that the move for game stop was the inevitable choice to move in the retro direction, as digital media seems to be the move for most console based companies. They are even making disk drive and accessories an “additional” add on charge because they don’t want to just build that into their systems.
We've Gamestop Retro in Honolulu. Basically, they just took the used Ps3, wii/u, xbox 360, DS, etc. games they already had out and organized it into a retro section. I've noticed they're starting to grow their inventory since first starting, but right now it's pretty basic.
@@AlohaGamester always interesting to see that there is gamestops in Hawaii
@pluspixel on oahu i believe we have 4 Gamestops. We also have 2 Bookoffs. I'd love to see more Retro Gaming shops open up in the future but I mostly pationate game collectors/vendors sell at conventions and trade shows.
lets gooo loves this!!!! evrytime this might be my favorite.
Man those employees are going to take all the good games
@@maartenn2217 probably if they know what they are looking for.
Gotta have some perks working for GameStop
They could also price pkm crystal for 50 without having stock so when some mom tries to sell all the gameboy stuff they can show "look we sell it for 50 & we pay ×% so we can give you 15!" And when there are a few sold to them for 15 & they have stock they up there selling prices to 150+ 🤷♂️ Thats my guess on it
WB Kris!
When it comes to Gamestop, I think they are pricing low on popular games like Pokémon becuase it allows then to pay less for trade ins. Once they get a decent stock then they might up the price
I think there is a conspiracy going against gamestop tbh, resellers hate gamestop because theyre competition, they criticize how much money they give you for your games as if a lot of resellers don't lowball people that don't know what they have, also gamestop sells games for below market value. Resellers hate gamestop unless theyre buying from them so they can flip games. They want the stigma against gamestop to remain so they can get all the good deals.
If you think Gamestop are the good guys, you're crazy. Selling below market means they're paying very poorly, aka ripping people off.
@@p0ck3tp3arso the customer getting a deal = workers getting ripped off
so we should pay top dollar to get the same game from a reseller who buys their stuff dirt cheap locally and also sometimes from eBay, GameStop, and other marketplaces because they make more money ripping off the customer????
great logic
I'm sure people wouldn't work at GameStop if the pay wasn't good enough for them. Take it easy on the mental gymnastics there.
@@putridabomination Mental Gymnastics aka someone far more educated than you on the topic. Let me dumb it down so you can understand.
Gamestop pays lower than many resellers and take advantage of people that don't know the value of what they have. That's the only way they can sell things below market.
Meanwhile resellers come in all shapes and sizes, many do what Gamestop does, others pay FAR more than them. It would be moronic to think that all resellers are the same. Resellers are often open to negotiation and sell things at around 80% market all the time. Many of these items are tested and actually authentic and tax free.
Also, nothing I said has anything to do with people working at Gamestop. Maybe try reading again with your eyes open.
Lastly, way to go supporting industry giants and contributing to the future enslavement of humanity where we will all be working for corporate bosses and all the little guys will be long gone.
Biggest problem with GameStop is they do not let you wishlist items. If you could with stock/deal alerts it would be so much easier to buy games.
If nothing else the brand notoriety will bring some non-collector casuals out of the woodwork who might have games stored on their property but aren't actually their games. If GameStop can flip games at good margins (like they always tried to do) then maybe they function more like a vendor or distributor for the more permanent, local chic options
My GameStop is currently selling any disc based retro games In store but they are holding back on cartridges for now
I went to that Irvine one and it's actually a mistake and they shipped everything retro to the Anaheim store. I did find Concord there tho
I just went to my local game stop and they shipped all there retro ps3 and Xbox 360 games to another GameStop in sacramento
Pricing is all over the place. On newer stuff is too pricey. For cartridge stuff they are pretty on the spot with PC. Where the deals really are is with any game above $100. Like chrono, esrthbound or megaman x3 they are all priced at 100 bucks. I bought xenosaga episode 3 loose with the manual for 100 bucks at one that’s not a retro store like a month ago.
What if they start hiring people to bulk buy collections..? would it ruin prices for everyone els..?
JRPG life did cover the retro stores on Their latest website
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GameSlop is grasping at straws in order to save their business. From retro games two graded cards. Maybe if they didn't spend their entire existence as a business screwing over customers and employees they wouldn't be in this much financial trouble.
lol
agree.
I went to a couple GameStops in my area today, and the employees are now opening up cartridge games to confirm their authenticity. Not sure how it is in other areas, but GameStop is providing this training for their employees now.
@@GrailboundGaming that’s awesome to hear. Hopefully we can we out the mistakes and fakes as much as possible!
If there's more than one copy avail in-store, an online listing should be avail. otherwise, it's only in-store. Also, I've had V E R Y goodluck just browsing stores. Last score was a MINTY Eternal Darkness for 55$ out the door. Good luck hunting!
I just picked up Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition on Xbox 360 (fully complete including the big collector card) at a "non-Retro" GameStop for $10. Nice deal. As Phoenix Resale always says, "opportunity is everywhere." Very true
I will remember for the rest of my life my mistakes as a child trading in Pokemon pinball Pokemon Blue Pokemon Red too GameStop for PlayStation 2 games and watching them crush the box and throw it away😅
Gamestop is just in the rolling our phazes of this, so things arent up to date so it is a little too easy to critique this. But on the same hand anyone who sells games knows that pricecharting is not an accurate form of reference. Especially on games ove 50% or anything that isnt cart only. PC always factorsin wrong sales and damaged/parts only. But I am sure that you guys know this. Also, if you cant spot games... What is wrong with you lol
@@TSGWPG really comes down to small amount of research, we don’t think PC is the only place of a resource. We just use it as a rough standard and the rest should be independently researched between sale sites. It’s just easy while sitting and making comparisons.
@@pluspixel I fully agree. It is so close, I just wish they would make that final push and get it where it needs to be. It can be pretty confusing for normies.
I'd love a retro store near me. Do have a GameStop nearby that is on the retro list, but I've not been in a GameStop since 2012. Had a game paid off on pre-order, but the location closed. Pre-orders moved to another store nearby, but since I didn't keep my receipt as proof, they said I only had $5 on it. Apparently this is a very common issue when they move pre-orders. Was also not a fan when they closed my local store, but gave the employees a 5-day notice that they were out of jobs. I don't think GameStop can do anything to get me to shop from them again.
gamestop will be like blockbuster and go extinct. not many years from now there will not be new physical games anymore
They should have kept retro games a long time ago.
You have to make it cool if its not cool. I love that
@@Hakedghost some Billy Madison vibes. “You ain’t cool Unless you pee Your Pants!”
@@pluspixel Haha YES! Billy Madison. T T T Today Junior!!!!! Lol
called my local gamestop they knew nothing about it
@@davemoffett3657 lol 😂
Mr. Wright Way has been giving them a nice (unsponsored) boost, I wouldn't be surprised if they start reaching out to him and people like y'all soon
I'm not worried about gamestop there not going to be as good as you guys because you have the love of games it's not all about money for you.
Definitely need more sessions where you all yell at curtis to search the internet better!
@@brianrice1613 hahaha no
I'm not sure when they rolled it out, but I didn't see squat in Irvine earlier this year in July. However, I was able to pick up some games from the Ladera Ranch store.
Tbh it's prob not a good thing if Phoenix resale went to them and found stuff cause now youll have nothing but people camping out the retro gamestops lol. Ive found a path of radiance and dragon ball budokai 3 from one of them right before they closed
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More Chris and definitely more Ben.
Ben is chill af and we need more of him.
I mean there’s a lot of areas that don’t have retro game stores, so for them it can be a cool thing. I can’t remember the last time I set foot in a GameStop though 😅
GameStop needs resellers to buy from their store to flip it in their store 💀
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It's GameStop you know it will sink because they halfass everything..
@@leftctrlgaming who knows, seems like they’ve held on pretty long even with that mind set lol
@@pluspixel That's true but they need to fix they way they do business.
2nd here 😊🎉
I don’t think they will stay focused on it. Big corps give up easily. If they don’t see enough results they will just axe it.
@@selbyjohnson5986 who knows how much more they can actually axe. But I do think publicly traded companies are very quick to cut things if they don’t see results.
The logic is to buy 10 games, 4 will be fake. Thats why its @ half off. The not so copied games are @ normal price. Thats what I would think😢
@@jarmanolivares definitely a risk can be a factor if that was the logic. I would say just train and help people identify what’s real.
If you like 800 copies of Assassin's Creed and terrible copies of NCAA games that are super overpriced then GameStop retro is your place. They also do not price differently for inbox or loose. It's all top of market pricing regardless of condition.
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Little Curtis got a new haircut and beard trim.. looking like he can finally find a lady
FuncoLand good EBGames and GameStop bad
That Pokémon crystal is rigged, has electric tape on the battery 😂😂😂😂16:44