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Retro Games Plus
17431 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, United States
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Er
Review №1

Went in to see if they could clean an NES cart I was unable to get working, which the staff did, and for free! I ended up sticking around and spending around $100, picking up some NES games, a Super Famicom Game, a boxed SNES game. The staff was super friendly, and definitely live up to the LGBTQ friendly moniker. They seemed to massively expand their stock as well, last time I dont think I saw any comic books. They even had old X-Men cards from the 90s I used to collect.I highly recommend this place.

Ha
Review №2

Super friendly staff, well stocked store. On market prices. Very much recommend!

Do
Review №3

Retro Game Plus always has a fresh stock of games, VHS, toys and other collectibles. Of your in the area, this is a must-stop-by.

A.
Review №4

Grate store. The staff is very helpful and friendly. My 9yr old loves the games that i grew up playing and they have a huge selection of rare and import games and systems. Its quite funny how stuff is popular then becomes obsolete and then comes back as vintage and the price goes up.Good place for kids, adults and gamers.Go spend your money here.

Ma
Review №5

Store was awesome took me back to simpler times. We drove from San Diego barley making closing time by about 20 minutes the employee seemed to be bothered by that. The whole time we were there we got please leave vibes not cool with my two sons

be
Review №6

A selection like none other and an awesome staff. Prices of consoles and games are incredible compared to anything youll find online. Bought an n64 and it works incredibly as well as the controllers and games bought with it. Recommend a visit!

Ma
Review №7

Cool store! I traded some retro and picked up some items. The manager, James, is friendly and knows his stuff. Looking forward to returning soon. Thanks!

Br
Review №8

Great selection of old school games. As well as somewhat newer ones. And the staff ate super nice!

Si
Review №9

Lots of games but I couldn’t really find any unique selections for playstation (probably because they sold out as soon as they were posted 😭)Probably more catered for NES/Sega fans.+ for the taco ice cream shop next door ☺️

La
Review №10

Always have cool, interesting stuff . Workers are helpful/ friendly.

Ne
Review №11

If you want great classic and new titles. Go here ive been to just about every retro gaming store and this guy knows his stuff and has awesome prices. Sometimes half of what others are asking. Just bought an original Xbox and its so clean. Works great and the games that have scratches they repair when you buy!

Ke
Review №12

There’s some good stuff here for reasonable prices. I’m working on an Atari 2600 collection and I found several cartridges I do not have. I plan to keep checking back with them to see if they come across anything else I need. They have games and even consoles and accessories for pretty much any retro system. There’s even some games in the package still in mint condition. I want mine to play, but if a display case is your thing, give them a shot.

Da
Review №13

Bought some vivid voltage packs they were repacked from 2017 which is illegal what a shady place

An
Review №14

Great setup. Friendly staff

Br
Review №15

I love it here i went once and there is lots and lots of old games here.

Ru
Review №16

Great store! They have many retro games if the past for many different consoles. Great fair price. Collectables aswell 😆

Ka
Review №17

Great selection of new and used games plus tons of collectibles! Awesome place. They buy and sell too.

Ma
Review №18

This place glows with nostalgia! The staff could not be any friendlier, the selection of retro games and accessories is vast. They took care of my game repair so quickly and extremely affordable! Thanks for making my experience at your store so great!

Ma
Review №19

Amazing selection, this is what GameStop should have been like at its peak. From classic consoles and cartridges to modern consoles and discs, from vintage Lego pieces to old trading cards, this is the place to go!

Sa
Review №20

Decent selection and knowledgeable staff. Cant order games through them.

KU
Review №21

Great service an have alot of classic games

Mi
Review №22

Waited 25 minutes outside (mid day) while the guy was at lunch only to be told that the game I’m looking for isnt something they carry. Not a big deal, asked if they had a watch list or some sort of notification system for people looking for these rare games, (condescending answer) and now Im done with this place. Ive had far better experiences with other retro type gaming stores and across the board theyve always surprised me with how far theyre willing to go to help their customer base, mostly because we support each other so well. This store doesnt have those hard to find items, or the local charm to compete within this exceedingly difficult market. I recommend looking online before coming here.

De
Review №23

F€&k g@mestop! Dont ever go to gamestop unless you absolutely have to. Go to retro-gamez+ because its a video game store for gamers by gamers.

ta
Review №24

It was a good store. the worker was very friendly. the deals were amazing and the prices of everything there were cheap

Je
Review №25

Honestly I love this store

Ca
Review №26

Good prices, especially on what doesnt have cases. One of the guys is a little awkward and the others more outgoing but theyre really kind. Will definitely come back whenever I can.Edit: 5 stars down to 3 should be less but they still have a good selection. Ian or something like that is completely unhelpful, would rather help out answering every call and questions they had and walk away from a current transaction in person.Spent more time there than needed just waiting for him to finish phone calls not even acknowledging that Im there during the transaction. Gave me fast no or yes answers no engagement whatsoever.This place is far for me to come but I do from the customer service I got before. I do not think Ill ever come back.

Gh
Review №27

I have mixed feelings about the place. I love retro gaming as well as the latest and greatest. The place tries to be both I think but does not really specialize in one. You cant find the big import collection but there are few and you do not have the latest. Nevertheless, you will enjoy the visit just like I did; a throw back in time! Do not expect to find a lot. It deserves at least one visit! They have two Atari 2600 units for sale!! :)

Ja
Review №28

Solid enough store with a good selection of titles from current down to 2600ish. They tend to not have super obscure stuff like old PC or imports. Decent pricing, ie eBay + 10-30%. The staff isnt super knowledgeable but they are friendly enough and willing to look something up.

Ha
Review №29

I love this place, nerd temple. Old and new games, but retros in the title, so this is the spot to be for older games and consoles. They have new games for pretty inexpensive prices too, but not as big a selection of new games as retro games. But every time I think, Damn, I really wish I still had (this and that) for the GameCube, or, I never got to play that old game that everyone talks about still, then I come here first. 5/5 stars, totally.

Er
Review №30

Love this place! Great selection of vintage and current console games. Nice store with lots of gaming related collectibles and toys to boot. It was fun to shop and also play some of the consoles and arcade games in the store!

Ky
Review №31

What a throw back - I saw a lot of games here that really made me nostalgic for the old days of the console wars back in the 1990s when I was growing up. You can find NES, Sega, SNES, N64, and PS1 games here. They even had a few Dreamcast games as well. There is a wide selection of toy figures as well. Theyve got a good selection of Japanese versions of games as well. A few items seemed a little expensive but ultimately reasonable. The staff is particularly friendly and helpful. My friend and I had a few questions about finding things and compatibility and the guys who were working were really helpful.

Ma
Review №32

Love this place always has something of intrest

El
Review №33

Love coming here they got the best prices on old games and new.

Gi
Review №34

Awesome place. The real meaning of nostalgic gamers dream. I Feel right at home, awesome costumer service, and awesome prices, last but not least, the games are awesome too. 👍🏼

Al
Review №35

Wow!! Great place to shop for video games of different eras! Pricing was very fair! They also have tshirts, legos and music media.

RG
Review №36

Cody was flawless in his ability to steer me in the right direction of what i was looking for. Great customer service. This experience makes me want to keep returning. Thank you

Th
Review №37

Really nice staff helped me get my n64 up and running free of charge 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Fi
Review №38

Great place, knowledgeable and friendly employees. From the common junk filler up to rare Sega saturn titles. Ill definitely be returning.

Fr
Review №39

A store that cares about there customers

Gl
Review №40

Have shopped here many times. My 6 year old son loves coming here for pokemon cards, action figures, used ps3 and ps4 games. They even have an arcade game you can play for free! I have seen many action figures that i used to play with and i share with my son stories of what each character was from, i.e. snake eyes from gi joe or grimlock from transformers. I think my son loves to hear how his dad was once a kid too and played with toys and games (still does with him!) Great place to visit with your children, staff is super friendly and very helpful.

An
Review №41

Cool spot to remind me of all the money I wasted 30yrs ago giving away my old systems. Rare finds and controllers.

So
Review №42

Its really cool if youre looking for super old games! Plus, they have yugioh and magic cards. Which is cool for a store like that.

Da
Review №43

Awesome place lots of good stuff if you need a retro console they most likely have it. Super awesome staff I talked with this one guy about dragon quest so knowledgeable and was able to tell me just about anything.

Jo
Review №44

Alot of cool old school games. Beer knowledgeable associates.

Jo
Review №45

Good store, with a helpful staff and good prices... have already recommended to some local collectors

Tr
Review №46

Im never going back to GameStop again. Worlds friendliest staff and best new and old game selection. Prices are fantastic as well. All around, the best videogame store in Southern California . No need to go anywhere else.

Da
Review №47

I’ll chime in on my experience it’s a mix of great and then just plain sad.Saturday was my First time in. Very helpful and let me clarify what I was looking for and under no pressure to buy. Found a little gem of a little rca plug and play ms Pac-Man. Got it home and video feed wouldn’t play (sound only) Tried it on three TVs. Called and let James know (Sunday)I let him know I live 40 minutes from the store but wanted to let him know and my concern about getting a refund if it took a few days to go out of my way to get back. Monday today I went in and asked for James. He was not there. Employee was chill at first. Even showed a different unit (which I wished I would’ve got but wasn’t shown on Saturday) it was twice what I paid for the other unit. I had him test it and the other one worked. I asked for a better price and he declined. So I asked for the refund on the broken one. He said they only do store credit. I said. No that won’t be the case. I don’t have anything else I want to buy here. I gave two choices. Give me a better price and I’ll pay more for the working unit or cash refundOn the broken unitUltimately I left with a cash refund and that concludes my shopping here.Moral of the story. Stand your ground. If you are sold a broken toy you deserve a refund regardless of posted policy. This isn’t the playground nor the Wild West. And good business is good business. Keeping customers happy means you get to keep the money too.

Kr
Review №48

Very dissapointed. Called the store early to ask if they had an item in stock, said they had 2, only to find out they had 1, which wasnt working. And even after it didnt work, they put it back on display. Terrible trade in deals, and the employee was unfamiliar with his own store. Just felt like a lazy store, dont expect them to go out of their way to help. Pathetic customer service.

Bi
Review №49

This place is so much fun they have a free arcade and Legos to play with I dont understand why there isnt a line outside of this building well people eat pizza from the Dominos next door the people who work there Duvall sounded knowledgeable as I play one of the hundreds of games on the arcade video game machine and theyve always been nice

Ma
Review №50

Great service - Great Selection

Vi
Review №51

Friendly staff and fair prices. Pretty cool shop.

Gr
Review №52

Nice Selection, Im going here for super nintendo games forever...

Gu
Review №53

James was awesome and personable! Great selection of Nes games. Definitely be back tp pick some more up soon!

Jo
Review №54

Always friendly with a great selection of games, movies, and more

ja
Review №55

What a great time I have wheneverI get to go here

Ro
Review №56

Great place to shop for gamers ,great staff ,nice environment good slection I,ll be back

Br
Review №57

Great selection of original NES games and hardware, and good prices. Love to see this in the neighborhood

Tr
Review №58

Bought back a bunch of our old systems and games for a good price.

th
Review №59

These guys have just about all of what you could be looking for when it comes to retro gaming and dont get fooled by the name, they also have modern gaming and their prices are truly competitive. With avast array of titles to choose from and a few arcade cabinets in store you can toss a few quarters in and very literally experience the reason these guys are around, this spot has everything youre looking for, fuh relz

al
Review №60

Great stock -- all sorts of varied bits & pieces

co
Review №61

Great game selection and friendly staff!

To
Review №62

Awesome selection and good service!

Ja
Review №63

I checked this place out during its grand opening and I had a blast! They had a small quest, a delorean, and donuts from the donuttery. The employees were knowledgeable and friendly. The shop has a ton of merch both new and old.I bought an NES and a GameCube and both worked perfectly.Since then Ive been back a couple of times and picked up a few games as well. Every time Ive been in Ive had a great experience. I highly recommend this shop as your best bet for classic gaming stuff.

Me
Review №64

As we all know, retro gaming is VERY hot right now, which unfortunately means that you will be paying an arm and a leg for even crappy games, since it is a vicious sellers market. Thankfully, places like RGP exist, where the selection is plentiful and affordable. Originally, a small chain in Connecticut, they have decided to expand out west, and Huntington Beach is their first location west of the Rockies, and I couldnt be more grateful that they chose Orange County.First of all, the store carries every system from Atari 2600 to PlayStation 3. Hows that for a wide net? Also, the employees are very helpful. No bad attitudes here, at all. Thank God. The owner, Kris, is awesome, and really knows his stuff. He has tried his best to make this store the cool retrogaming hangout, not just a store where you purchase and leave. So, if you like being part of a community, then this place will suit you nicely.But, we cant just live on games alone, can we? Well, they also carry retro toys and manga as well. Plushies, Pokemon cards, and Gundam models too! Yup, if youre into Gunpla, they actually have a pretty nice selection. But, wait theres more! They also have a couple of arcade machines, and a LEGO pile that you can stuff into a box for a small fee (see my pictures). Pick a small, medium or large box, and fill it to the brim with LEGOS. Pretty cool.They also carry every accessory that you could want, new and used! Yes, some smart third-party companies still make retro parts and accessories, and RGP has them all.Tired of gaming? No problem, they carry DVDs and BluRays too!Their Japanese game selection is slim. But, this place is NOT trying to be an import gaming retailer. So, the fact that they even have a few Japanese games is merely the cherry on top for me.So, if youve been wanting to get into retro gaming or if youve been one of us maniacs all along, then you REALLY need to come here soon. Honestly, you need to come here before other people start learning about it! LOLSee you all there, and happy gaming to us all.

Ro
Review №65

Terrible customer service, even for repeat customers... regrettably my advice would be to save your time and just buy games online. Called to confirm games were there for pick-up and when I arrived less than an hour later they sold the game because, someone reeeeeaaaaaally wanted it (what, a dinged up copy of Duck Hunt on a Saturday night when 1 person was in the store?!) Total waste of time.

M
Review №66

Cool employees super helpful and great selection

No
Review №67

Great customer service.

Da
Review №68

Great store, super friendly staff.

Cr
Review №69

Great selection of older games and systems.

to
Review №70

Found some games from my childhood that I never thought I would see again. Boughtem and looking forward to enjoying them.

Cr
Review №71

If you are looking for vintage video games then this is the spot ... mileage and miles of cartridges from years past. He also has tons of action figures, loose as well as still in the box

as
Review №72

Very Nice store, staff and games

Hm
Review №73

Staff is friendly. Price is good.

Ro
Review №74

Tons of eclectic nostalgia

Jo
Review №75

Great store

ji
Review №76

Really cool place

Ri
Review №77

Store was not open on time at 11am. Which sucks because I had limited time in the area. Hope they open on time next time I come around.

Da
Review №78

All retro all the time!!

Jo
Review №79

Great staff

Ed
Review №80

You find very good games for retro consoles

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  • Address:17431 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, United States
  • Site:http://www.retrogamesplus.com/
  • Phone:+1 657-845-4119
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Video game store
  • Vintage clothing store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–5PM
  • Tuesday:12–5PM
  • Wednesday:12–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:12–6PM
  • Saturday:12–5PM
  • Sunday:12–5PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping: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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