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Nostalgic Video Games
8449 US-42 ste L, Florence, KY 41042, United States
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Ni
Review №1

A great selection of retro games, consoles, and accessories! Prices can be a bit high, but there are still some deals to be found.Inventory: 4/5- Tons of titles from all generations! Organization is great. Would be great to see more gaming collectibles/memorabilia.Value: 3/5- Most prices are a little over market value, but youre still likely to find a deal or two if you take your time while browsing.Location: 5/5- Great location, plenty of parking, and friendly staff.Overall: 4/5. If they matched market value more consistently, Id give them a perfect score. Still, you should absolutely give this shop a look if youre in the neighborhood!

An
Review №2

This is always my go to place. The owners are super cool people. The employees are very knowledgeable. No matter how busy they are, they make sure to give you their undivided attention. Great prices, great atmosphere. Love this store!

Th
Review №3

I find myself here at lease once a week, they have the best retro selection of video games Ive seen. They also carry a fantastic, ever changing selection of figurines, and plushies. Friendly staff every time that always knows their stuff! They even carry replacement cables/controllers from just about every system sold in the US! Found an old genesis 16 bit in a box with no peripherals? No problem they have every thing you need to fire it up and probably have the game you liked back when you last had it out! I recommend this place to everyone I know that is into games!

Sa
Review №4

Many enjoy the very strong and flashy environment of stores like Gamestop or Best Buy, but this location and store holds something valuable like no other. The employees are personable, you don’t feel like you’re talking to someone that’s trying to get you to buy stuff, and the amount of options and cool stuff in there is amazing. Me personally, I’m a careful and picky person, so a constantly changing, wide selection of anything from video games to figurines to plushies is perfect. I’m a long-time avid video games and entertainment enthusiast and I give this my stamp of approval. If you haven’t checked this place out, please do. You’ll be happily surprised and shocked that you haven’t visited Nostalgic Video Games sooner.

Fi
Review №5

Pretty surprised in this place. Great selection. Unfortunately I was followed around and felt like I was be followed like they suspected I was a criminal. This backfired on them because instead of spending the hundreds of dollars I would have spent, I spent $13 and probably will rarely be back. They have some decent prices here. Retro items are fairly priced, but new items like retro and hyperkin items are overpriced.

Te
Review №6

Excellent retro gaming shop. My teenage son loved shopping here and I am certain that we will return.Fantastic selection and friendly service.I enjoyed just looking at all of the cool gaming systems.

Ma
Review №7

From the outside this place doesnt look like much, mainly because of the tiny doorway its tucked in within the little strip mall. But the place is big and they have a lot of stuff, the staff was great, and the the prices were competitive. Its a place we probably wont get to visit often since its several hours away from us, but well certainly go back when were in the area again. Its also the only place Ive been to that actually sold game manuals. I wish wed had more time to look through things, but well visit again.

Bo
Review №8

Decent selection and friendly service, prices are fair though a little high for some things. Good selection of collectibles and nerd stuff as well.

mi
Review №9

Great place. Got my PSP 3000 here for about $80. Staff is nice as well. They also have things besides games and consoles, like posters, figures, pillows, stuffed animals, and keychains. Also a great place to trade in games you dont want anymore. They have a wide variety of games from multiple different platforms. 10/10 Would recommend to any video game fan

ri
Review №10

I go once a week and I plan on doing this until the world ends or my life does. Some say ball is life, but Id say the contents of this store are.

Jo
Review №11

Awesome selection. Wonderful employees. A little high on price though.

je
Review №12

The place is clean and the staff was pleasent and helpful. However, much of the merchandise was overpriced but there are some good deals to be found. Looking at other vintage video game sellers in the tri-state area, Nostalgic Video Games is average.

Be
Review №13

This place has everything you could think of when it comes to games. Staff was extremely helpful. Very satisfied with purchase. Would recommend to anyone looking to get their game on. This place is definitely worth checking out.

Ty
Review №14

Very cool store. Had exactly what I needed to get gaming again. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Laid back, chill, no pressure atmosphere. Plethora of collectables as well.

Ch
Review №15

This place has a lot of great video stuff. I mean A LOT. From todays latest crave to yesterdays retro gaming console. They even take trade-ins and will pay cash or in store credit for your things, however the price they offered was not what I was wanting so I didnt accept it.

Ch
Review №16

Had some good older games and toys. Prices were ok.

Aa
Review №17

Behind this hallway of the corner of the shopping center is a store of a wide variety of retro games, modern games, gaming systems, and accessories (and yes, even the more obscure ones). As shoppers enter the store, they can see huge shelves that contain a lot of games, each of them categorized by what system/platform the games run on. Not only that, there are several smaller shelves in the middle of store holding systems from earlier generations, HD clone consoles, accessories, plushies, and much more. Most importantly, this store is run by employees who what I would call them people of culture, as they are committed and dedicated to knowing the history, function, and quality of certain products. Plus, theyre pretty chill and are fun to talk when it comes to discussing about particular stuff inside the shop that caught my interest. Overall, if I ever come back to Florence, Kentucky, this is one of the places I want to check out again.

Sh
Review №18

Great place to take your old game systems to and great selection if youre looking to buy. Great customer service.

bo
Review №19

Prices were a bit on the high side, but still fair. Was sold a defective controller. Hoping the return process is simple. This place brought back a ton of great memories.

Mi
Review №20

Friendly staff, great selection of retro and modern games. One of my favorite retro shops in the tri-state!

St
Review №21

Talking about bringing back memories! If youre a gamer of old this place will do it. Great selection, good prices and a friendly staff.

To
Review №22

Love this place. Feels like one of those old stores from when you were a kid. Prices are pretty much what youll find on ebay, but its nice to support a local business.

jo
Review №23

Great selection of older games and accessories. The thing I come here for more than anything though is the sleeves they sell to protect photos, comics, things like that. Nobody else carries them and you have to buy like 50 ordering online anywhere.

Te
Review №24

Love nostalgic and all they have to offer especially the retro games

Em
Review №25

Quick and easy its like a secret shop i love it and its pretty chill they also sell art supplies!!

St
Review №26

Love this place. Took some old games and systems and got a great trade in price. They replaced the battery and cleaned my Zelda NES game for cheap. The games, toys and collectibles are awesome. Stores like this just dont exist anymore.

JA
Review №27

My one and only gripe with this store is Mario and actual staples for consoles are not always available due to popularity other than that amazing

al
Review №28

Super selection of video games. Very nice and helpful employees. Cool store.

Ha
Review №29

Great selection of everything gaming!

Ch
Review №30

The selection was great and the staff was friendly and extremely helpful. Thanks

ma
Review №31

Very knowledgeable sales people good customer service.

Sa
Review №32

Pretty big selection of everything you need for every game system you could think of and great prices as well. Theyve recently remodeled which greatly improved the look and shopping experience. Very well organized and somewhat friendly staff.

Ch
Review №33

Great place for games and more!

R
Review №34

I bought a used PS4 the other day and the fan system started going out. I brought it back though and since they didnt have a replacement and fixing it would cost more than it was worth they gave me every cent back that I spent. While Im sad I dont have a PS4 again I have to say that was awesome. I definitely read my receipt and didnt expect them to do that for me. It was pretty awesome.Also, that store just has awesome stuff in it. Im a huge star wars geek so I nerded out hard with my girlfriend there two days in a row.Issues like that happen with used systems so I wasnt too upset. Ill still definitely go back. No doubt.

Ci
Review №35

Ive worked on the building, great atmosphere. Nice people, clean calm and collected.

Ch
Review №36

A great supply of games and systems just do away with the mask would have more customers

Sh
Review №37

Great place for all things nostalgic! However, in recent months they havent had much of a selection in the way of video games like years ago when I first started going there. Ill still countine to stop in.

Gr
Review №38

Really cool place to find retro gaming stuff, as well as a good selection of collectibles

Be
Review №39

Lots of great items. Representative was very nice and helpful.

Ro
Review №40

Great selection of vintage games, toys, movies, and other pop culture nostalgia but they didnt have the six year old game for a 15 year old console that I was looking for

De
Review №41

Good place for retro stuff. Do you research before going, though. Told me theyre arent many kids games for PlayStation 3, but checked online after getting home and there are tons, they just dont have them. Good experience though

Da
Review №42

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Great place.

Ja
Review №43

Wonderful selection of games from long ago to current consoles.Some games are just hard to find anywhere, so you may want to call ahead if youre looking for a collectors game.

Ro
Review №44

I really like your store really nice and awesome employesthank you

Ma
Review №45

Must check out this place if you’re into retro gaming!

Ja
Review №46

This place is amazing! I honestly had no idea it existed. I have been going to GameStop Define games for a while and the selection is nothing compared to what nostalgic has. They literally have everything.

Sh
Review №47

Didnt know it was there and was able to get grandkids some games for older version

Be
Review №48

Fantastic customer service, I live almost an hour away and am more than willing to make the trip. Excellent selection for almost every system (nobody has Dreamcast games available for some reason). Knowledge staff that definitely go the extra mile.

An
Review №49

This is my first time writing a review but these guys absolutely deserve it. Extremely helpful, extremely fair prices, and a huge selection. I highly recommend this store and will definitely be back.

Ca
Review №50

Ive been visiting this store since it opened, and watched it grow from a modest shop in the corner to a truly impressive store of games, merch, and ephemera. There are large cases of mostly classic, some modern games, but the real prize is the odds and ends - CDs of video game music, posters and advertising stands from old games, strategy guides and pins and the rotation of plushies that seems to increase every time I visit.The 6th generation games are a bit lacking now. PS2 and GCN, most of the interesting games have been bought and not replaced, and this was the trend I saw push Game Castle out of business a few years ago. Id love if they could restore that stock, but its worth saying that this problem is probably not Nostalgics fault, just a difficulty that comes with the business - used games are hard to find in good condition, and they fly off the shelves when they do have them.Do visit this store if youre interested, itll be worth a browse and youre certain to find something worthy of your attention.

My
Review №51

Was amazing service..loves this place!Good people!

Do
Review №52

It has perfection

Ry
Review №53

Guys were very polite and kind. Gave me a fair shake on my two Xbox systems and games. Cash on the spot. Huge selection of classic games and collectibles.

Am
Review №54

It was ok nothing great next time Ill just go to Game Stop.

Za
Review №55

My go to retro gaming store, the staff is always friendly and welcoming. The selection is amazing Ive been to many retro gaming stores in this area and across the country as I travel as part of my job. Theres not a place around the Nky/Cincinnati area with better selection. The prices can be high sometimes but you can talk with them occasionally about a item you feel should be lower. Overall though the prices are very market fair. They even have a great customer loyalty program that lets your earn discounts! Highly recommend if you collect retro toys/videogames!

th
Review №56

The stare had just what I was looking for and more it was clean and the workers were nice.

Ro
Review №57

Great place to shop or resale ppl are very friendly and more then fair on prices.Its most definitely my place to go for any and all games or game consoles.they also have the best retro Ive seen and they know their stuff

Je
Review №58

My favorite video game shop that Ive been to

Ch
Review №59

Best place to get old school gamer stuff. I love this place!

Bs
Review №60

Nice store decent selection but the hand written case are hard to read

BP
Review №61

Guy was super busy but put it on hold so he could sell my games

Ha
Review №62

Excellent selections to choose from and fair on trade in value. Knowledgeable staff.

Cl
Review №63

Great staff with a large selection of games for all ages.

Jo
Review №64

Great place to find older games and toys.

St
Review №65

Awsome place with great help and even better prices!

Aa
Review №66

Today was my very first time. I love this place. It literally has everything. I found games and classic consoles that I never thought Id ever see. Such consoles like SEGA, NES, ATARI, and other consoles. Ill definitely be back.

Ky
Review №67

Great customer service and they had what I needed.

Ry
Review №68

Love Nostalgic. Been to other stores locally and a few others traveling in the region, and the selection of titles is 2nd to none. Wish I could get in there more!!!

Ch
Review №69

Not one thing about this place upsets me!!!

hi
Review №70

Its a great place to get games

Dr
Review №71

Nice selection

S
Review №72

My son purchased a DS in the box and noticed when he got to the car that it was damaged. He went back inside to return it. They would not return his money. I even called them when he arrived home. We are now disputing the charge on our card. The one they sold him in the box has a different serial number than the box too. That is fraudulent. What a scam. Beware and don’t let your kids shop here.

Je
Review №73

Staff was smart and helpful. Got a lot of cool stuff for great prices.

Ja
Review №74

Great selection of games, decent prices, and the staff is not only friendly, but also can definitely answer any questions you have about any of their games

Ja
Review №75

This place is awesome! They have an amazing retro game selection. My husband and I collect and we travel from out of state to come to this store. The guys that work here are super nice and helpful. Every time we have gone, they were running a good deal or sale. 11/10...would reccomend!!

Al
Review №76

Friendly staff amazing collection of games and consoles love the place and would love to work there

De
Review №77

Staff was friendly, super large selection on everything from toys to games to movies. A friend sold some stuff there recently and told me they had movies ended up getting a full stack without breaking the bank.Definitely a replacement for Buybacks

Jo
Review №78

Best video games store around. Fair prices. Awesome owners amd staff. Literally drive from Covington to Florence to not got ripped off by Gamestop. Yall rock!

Mi
Review №79

Lots if old stuff to choose from.

Te
Review №80

Very friendly and helpful place Aloha

WI
Review №81

A REALLY NICE PLACE TO FIND RETRO GAMES!!!!!

Ma
Review №82

Shop here all the time great place for game collecting staff is pretty chill and helpful, great selection of games with reasonable prices! Recommend to any gamer!

It
Review №83

The owners there are great people, selection is great most days. Only small company thats around the area anymore other than that its gamestop who I avoid as much as possible anymore

Ph
Review №84

Staff here really knows their stuff and is friendly and outgoing. Selection is really outstanding too and reasonably priced. Highly recommended - probably the best in the greater Cincinnati area, a hidden gem.

Mi
Review №85

Good vintage game store. If your looking for a old game you use to play as a kid this is the store to be at. Staff was friendly and love the selection. You can find anything there from a old game system to new and hard to find games to rare games. Glad this place is here and love stopping in and looking at everything and not being annoyed by people asking if you need help with something every ten minutes. Great place and I highly recommend to everyone.

Mi
Review №86

This place is like walking back in time through my childhood. All the game systems I grew up with, u can find here. Plus they have everything you could need to go with them,I would say for the most part. The people that own it are polite good people,that just love gaming.

Ni
Review №87

Great vintage video game store with a large selection of games, some rare games and pretty fair pricing on most of their selection. Stopped by here while in town for a business trip. Will definitely stop by in the future when in town or passing through. The owner was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had as well. Great store all around.

si
Review №88

Really great place to locate your retro gaming needs and they are reasonably priced.

El
Review №89

Forget about other video game stores for older games. I was looking for PS2 games and their selection is unbeatable. They have even more selections for the newer consoles. Biggest selection I know of in the area! Plus the staff is super helpful.

Br
Review №90

Awesome. The place to go for everything video games!

Mi
Review №91

Sad because I really like this place to start off with. And they do have a few good employees . The selections are OK for the most part. Theres a couple issues that I have it seems like some stuff is on the top tier pricing. One time I went in to return a game that I bought just because I didnt realize I are ready by the copy from them a couple weeks before. I went in to return the game and they told me if theres nothing wrong with it I cannot return the game all sales are final. And I was in there just the day before. So I vowed never to buy a game from them again. In the world of collecting games like that sometimes you get an extra one. Even ever game was only 6 bucks that makes me feel like I cannot trust them for big purchase. Plus any game or system you buy only has 14 days return. But if you go to arcade legacy they have one month return. And if you accidentally get a game you dont want you can easily return it. I cant go back to this just because of the factor of they dont seem to appreciate their customers and the type of customers we are

Co
Review №92

Great people,great selection!!

Ca
Review №93

Awesome place very friendly and knowledgeable staff

Co
Review №94

Always a great experience going there they are always nice and helpful. And really know there stuff.

Tw
Review №95

Lots of old goodiesi wish they had more stuffed characters

Be
Review №96

Decent amount of stuff- but super overpriced. May as well just shop online.

Ad
Review №97

Other than my controller not working my first time visiting-The place is AMAZING‼Brought me back to my childhood, walking through those doors. From Atari to the latest systems, youll definitely find that *spark* youve been missing in your life!

St
Review №98

Your first time here you may be wondering how to get in, cause the plaza is setup a little weird. But trust me finding the door to the castle is worth it! I love this place, Ive bought a ps2 slim here for what i feel was a very reasonable price amd had zero issues with it. I have also purchased numerous retro games for various consoles and they have worked flawlessly.The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and even if they may not know, they are not afraid to try and find out. Great customer service goes a long way, as a 90s kid gamer i couldnt ask for a better store. Id definitely recommend to anyone. I would be even happier if you guys could get a copy of Blue Dragon for 360. 8)

de
Review №99

Theyre the coolest in town for the rest of us nerds.

Ta
Review №100

The staff are always kind and courteous. Very knowledgeable on old collectables and classic video games. You can find things from the NES to an Xbox one S, from old movies, to rare starwars collectables from 1977. 10/10

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  • Address:8449 US-42 ste L, Florence, KY 41042, United States
  • Site:http://www.nostalgicvideogames.com/
  • Phone:+1 859-282-0096
Categories
  • Art supply store
  • Video game store
  • Collectibles store
  • DVD store
  • Electronics store
  • Hobby store
  • Thrift store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:12–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–7PM
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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