Stopped into Gamer's Paradise recently after hearing a few people hype it up as a hidden gem for…read moreretro gaming. Wish I could say the same, but unfortunately, the only thing hidden here is the logic behind the prices. We're talking $60 for a loose copy of Super Mario Bros. 3, cartridges with faded labels going for collector's edition prices, and scratched-up discs marked "as-is" that cost more than they do new online. It's like someone googled eBay listings and pulled the highest number they saw then added tax. The selection looks impressive at first, but dig a little deeper and you'll find it's mostly filler: endless copies of sports titles, bargain-bin shovelware, and broken peripherals sold as "vintage." A few rare finds, sure but at prices that make you question whether you're shopping at a store or a museum gift shop. the woman staffer was not friendly, but there was a weird defensiveness when I asked if they ever negotiate or offer bundle deals. I get that retro gaming is a niche, but this place seems to be banking hard on nostalgia and hoping no one checks eBay or PriceCharting first. If you're a collector with deep pockets or just really into overpaying for mid-condition games, maybe this is your spot. For everyone else, you're better off looking online or hitting up a local swap meet.

Started perusing Gamer's Paradise back in 2021 when they resurfaced my GameCube copy of…read moreThousand-Year Door (worked great after!) Not sure what issue Bryan in the (currently) only other review had as I've never had major issues with Gamer's Paradise. I've bought both a PS2 and an Xbox 360 from them with nearly half of each in store credit and I've never, ever had issues with them honoring a purchase or deal. They've always been courteous and professional, at least to me, and a lot of their prices are sometimes even more fair than other places. My only major complaint is that quality control of stuff they sell is a bit variable. Part of it is just what comes with selling retro games, but a few times I've bought games or hardware that obviously were not cleaned (or in the former case, resurfaced if necessary), but this has never been so severe that it's been a total dealbreaker with them. Overall, would recommend. Update: Janice is fibbing a little; they're selling Super Mario Bros. 3 at $24.99 and have been for a while, which is pretty damn close to going market price.

Have been here a couple of times now and absolutely love this store! Family owned business with an…read moreincredible selection of comics, funko, cards, etc. Owners and staff are incredibly knowledgeable. Very clean and well organized store. Highly recommend! Thank you!

I love Collector's Ink so much! They have the best comic selection in Chico by far!! They always…read morehave the best variant covers in stock and they'll order books for you! The store is super clean and really well organized!

Great to hear I'm sure I'll be back you did have a good selection of vita and virtual boy as well…read moreas Saturn rare finds for sure

They have very nice and welcoming staff when you walk into their shop, looking like they're happy…read moreto see you!! I mostly look around due to the prices being a bit out of my range for most days but I don't blame them, they got frickin' Neo Geo games and imports so I don't blame the way they price things at all. Very great selection, I'm just a VERY picky gamer lmao so I have a hard time finding favs. Possibly will one day trade in some things if they accept. Only problem is really prices, they just can be a little steep for my pockets but that's just me and my lack of a real job lol

I want to be very clear that this place isn't bad; however, it doesn't have much in the way of…read morevariety. There's a small section for D&D, Warhammer, and a few other games/posters, but not much else except a 4X4 area for comic books. There were some gaming tables, the space is clean, and we were immediately greeted at the door. Still a good time, and I'd recommend for anyone wanting to get together for ttrpg sessions.

I went here a couple months ago while on vacation. The owner was awesome and they have an…read moreincredible selection of MTG singles. I don't play too many other TCGs or anything but the store was pretty neat. Definitely recommend.

Friendly staff and great welection…read more I called ahead to confirm they had the Pokemon packs that my nephew had on his wishlist. Very knowledgeable about TCG and held the packs for me to come and get a couple of hours later. Great set up with lots of tables in a welcoming environment to play.

My first time here was for one of their events they hosted (2025 Summer Game Show) where you could…read moresell/trade/buy games and collectibles from different vendors. It's a large, spacious shop so it was no trouble hosting the large amount of people that they had throughout that day. I was there for half the day and it felt quite warm inside until the end of the event, so bring a portable fan if you overheat easily. Staff were regularly checking up on customers who were browsing their products and very open to assisting if needed. Selling is a quick process if you know what you want and there's not a long que of others waiting to sell. Business is business, make sure you have a price in mind and they may try to work with it.

Was happy to stop in to Temple Music while exploring Redding. They have a wide variety of items;…read moregames, vinyls, game consoles, dvds, books, you name it they probably have it. The owner was nice, and the atmosphere was cool with the vintage lighting! We stopped in for games, and got exactly what we were looking for. The value is about what you'd expect, nothing is overpriced. Comparable to online pricing, but you get to support a local small business. Would recommend stopping in!

The owner is very kind! He hosts local shows, and has curated his space to be artsy and safe for…read moreall!

I've been here multiple times. People complain they "scalp". It's called running a business. They…read moreare always friendly and have the same or lower prices than other independent card shops for cards. If you want odd trinkets and cool items this place is for you. If your looking to get a retro game consoles and games this is for you. Only thing I would negotiate before purchase is having the option to return a vinyl. I have bought a few vinyls and some are scratched to the point it's annoying to play. Other than that GREAT FUN PLACE. Also I read a review of someone complaining their kids bought Pokémon cards not knowing it wasn't English...the front of the pack is literally in Japanese ....

Scalper Alert…read more Worst customer service. Everything he prices is over priced...does not negotiate the prices at all. This place is a scam. Better to not waste your money here.

I had such a fun time playing here! The owner Addam runs the operations and he is so down to earth…read more I enjoyed the variety of games I got to play and look forward to the new games that are being made. I highly recommend trying this out for everyone and every age, at least once. It is unreal how you are transported into a new world when you put on the gear. The one thing I would say to someone who is going to try it, is once you are geared up, test the boundaries out before playing. The distance is slightly off when you are standing next to a friend or are near the real building wall. It might look farther in distance than what you actually have.

This was a great experience for my family. It was easy to find this business online. The booking…read morewas easy and the owner was friendly. We were able to book exactly what we wanted. The location was directly downtown. Parking sucks but its a nice area. The equipment worked well and the game was really fun. It was fun to work with my family to figure out puzzels and shoot aliens. My heart was racing and I had a smile the entire time. It was really a good experience! My daughter wants to come back for her birthday party.

This place has a good selection of board games and fan-based merchandise…read more They carry most of the popular boardgames you are looking for. It seems to be a busy place as both times I've gone in they've been out of stock with what I'm looking for. However typically later in the week it will be there. The prices are reasonable. Towards the end of the year they have great sales. I got a few different games that were cheaper than Amazon's prices. The staff was friendly and very helpful. I'd give this place a 5 Star but twice they've been out of stock for the board games I was looking for. Otherwise they have a great selection. They also have a lot of unique Pops! and pop culture merchandise. A lot of the stuff they have I haven't seen at other stores. Definitely check this place out while you're in the mall. You never know what kind of discounts and sales they're having!