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Akiba HQ

5.0 (4 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Planet Mix is a great little shop packed wall to wall with CDs, DVDs, some video games, and a few…read morefun collectibles. It has that nostalgic charm that makes you want to take your time and dig around for hidden gems. The worker inside was super friendly and welcoming, and I appreciated being able to browse at my own pace. Prices were fair, and the selection included everything from well-known classics to more obscure finds you don't see too often. The store is owned by The Record Man next door, which focuses more on vinyl records, so it's a nice combo if you're into all kinds of physical media. There's a small parking lot between the two shops which makes it convenient to check out both in one stop. I ended up finding a few cool items to add to my collection and will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area treasure hunting.

I came here out of curiosity and discovered an extensive collection of classical music records,…read moreincluding vintage Deutsche Grammophon records from tons of composers! All records in here are just $5, which made buying here an absolute treat. I walked out with 4 LPs for the price of a lunch. The two gentlemen at the front desk were very friendly. They went in the back to look for Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode when I asked, and brought out CDs even though they did not have the vinyls. It turns out they are attached to the neighboring Record Man store, and they suggested I look there for LPs. I would definitely come back and highly recommend!

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I had a really frustrating experience at this GameStop location and I wouldn't recommend wasting…read moreyour time here. I drove an hour specifically to buy Yu-Gi-Oh cards that I saw available in-store. When I got there, the cards were clearly sitting on the shelf. I asked an employee to grab them for me, and he said "sure thing," took a look, and then disappeared into the back. After waiting about 10 minutes, he came back and told me he couldn't sell them to me because someone had already ordered them online. That makes no sense. If they were already sold, why were they still sitting on the shelf where customers can see them? And if that's the case, why couldn't I place the same order myself? When I asked these questions, the employee completely avoided answering and just brushed me off. It came across as very unprofessional and dismissive. To make things worse, when I asked to speak with a supervisor, the employee flat out said no. He claimed his supervisor wasn't there that day, and when I asked for a name, he said "Ron," but didn't seem honest or willing to provide any real help or accountability. Driving that far just to be turned away like that is unacceptable. Poor communication, poor inventory management, and even worse customer service. Save yourself the time, gas, and frustration--go somewhere else.

Worst costumer service ever. First, I try to pick my stuff…read more3 days in a row and then, one of my picked card (PSA) was damage and they don't know what to do. crazy.

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4.7(55 reviews)
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Our friends and family love this local business! You just can't get this kind of shopping…read moreexperience anywhere else. It's like its own little world filled with new and retro games and game related merch. One of my favorite places to purchase gifts. The folks that work here are really nice, too!

This place is absolutely fantastic and gives me major nostalgic vibes the moment I walk in. It's a…read moresmall corner video game store packed from floor to ceiling with all kinds of goodies. Everything is priced very fairly and competitive with mainstream retailers, online platforms, and even other retro game shops. They do it all here: retro and new video games, consoles, trading cards, plushies, accessories, and more. I feel truly lucky to have found this spot. It's officially my new go-to for anything gaming-related, whether I need something ASAP, want to get a game disc resurfaced, or just want to pop in and see what's new. Their backroom looks like it's bursting with even more treasures and I'm excited to see how they grow over time. I wish San Francisco had more places like this because the city is really lacking when it comes to true video game stores. We don't even have a Gamestop anymore in the heart of the city. The closest video game store is in Stonestown, which can be very inconvenient to get to. They also have some awesome free-to-play arcade setups and welcome people to just hang out inside, which gives the place a really laid-back, community vibe. If you're looking for a specific game or system and they don't have it, they'll even take your number and give you a call once they track it down. Such a thoughtful touch. I especially love their preowned deals like the buy two, get one free promo for games priced $11.99 or less. I can't wait to come back for my next haul.

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The Retro Fix II TURBO - Business info

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4.3(68 reviews)
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Had a fantastic collection of retro games, consoles, and games/anime memorabilia. The big draw for…read moreme however was the selection of Japanese arcade games, including WACCA my personal favourite. These were all in excellent condition and with the latest updates. Staff were always friendly and helpful. I was extremely sad to hear of the The Retro Fix II's closure, and wish all the staff the best of luck moving forward.

Bought a "refurbished" DS here for my kid's Christmas present here Dec. 2025 (and a bunch of other…read morevintage consoles and games over the years). Seemed to work fine to me, but my kid found a problem with the contrast and/or screen when he tried to play Christmas morning. We took it back to the location on Campbell Ave where I bought it. Showed the manager/owner and provided receipts. He said they would fix the DS because it was sold "refurbished." He said it would be ready in a few weeks, after the new year, and took my contact into. Never heard back. Called the store after the first month came and went. No answer. Months go by and my kid keeps asking about it. I keep calling the location but then I read on their instagram that the shop is permanently closed. But they they're still doing business online. So I reach out to their instagram and email the address on their Shopify, where in fact they are now selling a metallic blue DS, just like the one I bought in December! Still no reply. Hope to hear back now that I'm posting about this problem.

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GameTime Hobby Shop - Inside of the shop

GameTime Hobby Shop

4.0(35 reviews)
24.7 mi

Had a great time visiting this card shop while shopping in this Santa Clara plaza! It's a medium…read moresized shop with lots of merchandise from boxes, video games and cards from sports, pokemon, and one piece! It's a clean shop with lots of merchandise protected by glass windows and neatly labeled with the price. It's a bit on the higher side from card shops I've been to. It's fun to see families enjoy pokemon with their kids! It's so cool to interact with other pokemon fans who are passionate about collecting.

I had a pretty frustrating experience at GameTime Hobby Shop. I came in to trade some Pokémon cards…read morefor store credit so I could pick up an F1 Topps hobby box. When I first walked in, the box was clearly marked at $359.99. I went to the counter, and to be fair, the employee was helpful and gave me a reasonable offer of $365 in store credit, which I agreed to. No issues there. But when we walked over to grab the hobby box, the price had suddenly jumped to $510.99. That's a huge difference, and it happened while I was literally in the store. When I pointed it out, I was told they were "updating prices" and that they could only honor the original price if I had taken a picture of it. That's not how you run a business. Changing prices during store hours--especially while a customer is actively making a purchase--is unprofessional and unfair. Expecting customers to take pictures of price tags just in case they change minutes later is ridiculous. I understand prices fluctuate, especially in collectibles, but updates like that should be handled before opening or after closing--not in the middle of a transaction. This experience left a bad impression, and I'd be cautious about doing business here again.

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