We've been going through video game controllers pretty regularly-- My son contacted Computer Booter looking to buy a new PS5 controller and learned about a repair process, really an upgrade, that fixes stick-drift and keeps it from coming back. These guys have great customer service, are very reasonably priced, and stand behind their work-- Glad we went here instead of Amazon... Thank you so much! read more

Incorrectly posted hours on their website: Sunday 10AM-6PM Monday 11AM-7PM Tuesday 11AM-7PM Wednesday 11AM-7PM Thursday 11AM-7PM Friday 11AM-7PM Saturday CLOSED Drove an hour to this location on a Sunday to find the door locked and business closed. Will be taking business somewhere else. Would not recommend a tech store that cannot keep an updated website. read more

What a gem! We've been playing some old console games and noticed our wireless wavebirds started drifting on some games and had sticky buttons. Considering these controllers are over 20 years old it was expected. We did some research and decided to bring our controllers here to get some attention. We were given a quote and dropped off the controllers to be looked at. While we were there we had so much fun looking at all the retro games, consoles, accessories and cards that they have at the shop. Everyone was really nice, helpful and welcoming and we were really impressed with the whole experience. They ended up calling us a couple days later to let us know the diagnosis for our controllers and what they'd be doing to fix them up. The final cost was below the quote and we're so happy to be able to play some classic games with our well loved controllers again. read more

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Cool shop! Labeled repair facility, but has an awesome collection (for sale) of retro and modern games! Highly recommend stopping by to shop or get your items repaired at super fair pricing! read more

I love going to this place for all my video game needs. they have about everything there is out there and the prices are reasonable. Went about two weeks ago to buy a Nintendo switch from them for my daughter. It's been nothing but fun and playing video games together thank you so much and the employee that was working that day was so helpful and kind. They have a customer for ever read more

Fantastic store and service, Great selection of games, as well as service not found anywhere else. One of the best Retro stores found in CA. Highly reccomend. read more

Got my PS4 and PS2 refurbished here. The service was great the price was high. But whatevs.. I wish the guy had told me they stream the repairs on their YouTube when I dropped them off. I for sure would have watched that. they moved locations since then and I don't know where the new one is but at the end of the day... the actual service of the consoles was very good. read more

These guys are awesome! Great customer service and very reasonably priced. Definitely a good place to check out for all your video gaming needs. read more

Amazing place with an amazing collection, I came in to browse and ended up leaving with some great games. It was very clean and organized, the games themselves were also cleaned extensively. I bought an almost 20 year old game and it looked like it came brand new from 2006! The discs inside were also very a clean and it came with an original game manual as well. read more

Computer Booter Repair & Video Games - NINTENDO 3DS - YO-KAI WATCH - Video Game Stores Near Me - Carmichael, California

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Late review but definitely still feel the same about this shop. Found them when i was trying to revive my Xbox original from the dead. The price they gave me was good for repairing a couple of things on it, can't recall exactly what but one of the repairs were old fuses. Came from Fairfield to get the job done. Customer service was great; first step is they take your Xbox or other console check it out and will let you know what it seems to be at a later date. Called me, let me know what seems wrong, gave me a price and if they have the green light started to work on it. I think from the day they finish repairing it, you have a month to come pick it up otherwise you lose your worldly possession. Foo you can't be mad about that a month is plenty. Any ways they fixed it, bought a remote adapter (break away) as well as a few games. Stop by and check them out....ps get a upgrade on your Gameboy as well. ___there store is a quick turn off of the main road___ read more

The staff was friendly and knowledgeable! Nintendo won't repair my joy cons due to a custom shell and I wasn't confident in attempting to fix it myself. They handled the repair with no issues. Definitely worth the drive. read more

If you're in the market for PS3 modifications (or really, any of the various services they offer), this is the place to go! I ordered one of their pre-made, fully upgraded Frankenstein PS3s and they had it built and ready to ship even earlier than estimated! They are also very knowledgeable, helpful, and fast to get back to you if you have any questions. Don't do what I did initially and waste time and money with a lesser known eBay seller for PS3 mods. Go with this tried-and-trusted business and get it right the first time! read more

Computer Booter Repair & Video Games - Video Game Stores Near Me - Carmichael, California

I highly recommend Computer Booter Repair. I recently had my Pokemon Crystal restored by the. It had internal issues, at first I thought it needed a battery replacement which wasn't the problem. After further inspection it needed soldering due to age of the game. They fixed it in just a day. Costing me $20. A++++ for service. read more

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This store is so amazing, great selection of classic and vintage games. If you need a device repaired or upgraded these are your guys. The costumer service was wonderful and I enjoyed talking old games with them. Doesn't look like much from outside but when you go in it's like stepping back into the 90's. read more

I've been going here since 2017. David and his staff are always friendly, I've found many interesting/rare games here and brought several consoles in for repairs and mods. Prices are always fair. Fantastic store, highly recommended. read more

Best shop in sac! 10/10 would recommend to everyone! The employees are super helpful and kind, they really go out of their way to make sure every customer is valued. read more

they fix my ps5 and it working perfect now suggest anybody to shop with them the best in the sac .

I had dusted my ps5 & accidentally broke off an important piece where the fan plugs in, I called them the next day & brought it in for repair within the hour. I paid a bit extra to have it done the same day, David got it done in less than an hour!! He even did the Liquid Metal in the ps5 as well!! He gave me tips on if I ever dust it again what to look out for & even let me know the SSD I was using wasn't correct & that it could burn out, letting me know which one I should get. He's super friendly & informative. I highly recommend this business!! They were so helpful & very friendly!! If I should ever need a repair again, or know anyone who does, I'm definitely coming back here. Thank you so much for fixing my system!!! read more

These guys were really helpful and were also very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.

We had a great experience in this establishment. We took a PlayStation 5 in that had been over heating and constantly shutting off over and over ! So we got online and googled different repair shops and found and called computer booter. Although this location was far from my home the price was decent and the customer service from the phone call to the moment we stepped foot in the store was amazing, the knowledge they have on so many different consoles and games was just amazing. Our PS5 works great and we will return !! Thank you for such a great experience !! read more

Stopped here to get my PS4 serviced. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Pricing was fair and did my repair same day. While waiting, I loved looking around the shop it had shelves full of retro and current consoles, and old-school accessories. Definitely recommend for old school video game enthusiasts. read more

Awesome shop, sent them my buddies launch PS3 with a bad RSX for a frankie mod and everything went perfect. My friend is ecstatic to have his console back in working order. read more

These guys were awesome. Had another shop trying to tell me I needed to replace my whole computer. They fixed it up, did some extras and made the whole experience worry free for me. Highly recommend read more

Had a wonderful experience at this shop. Brought in an ailing PS4 for repairs, expecting the worst. Before checking the system in, the junior technician plugged in the system to see if they could get it to boot. Sure enough, they got a heartbeat! The system booted without issue, and I left the store with a new power cable and a little extra cash in my account. The store has a huge library of new and used games and hardware. Definitely coming back at some point to browse. read more

out of 4 games I bought there 2 didn't work and one was an empty box. clear disk with no scratches but it does not work they sell broken products read more

We've had our Xbox One X repaired here twice, both with same day service. First time one of my teenagers spilled something and it shorted out one of the chips. The 2nd time there was also a spill. Had the whole Xbox cleaned out. Runs like new. Will definitely continue to use this business, especially since Xbox went digital. read more

Sold my PS Vita along with a game for around $60. The staff are friendly and polite. They fixed my Switch in 2 days. The store has a wide array of games, perfect for anyone on a nostalgia trip. Beware the Pokemon Games are more expensive. read more

Great shop. My son's PS5 broke - the USB port - and they were able to repair it and clean it out. Thrilled with the price and that they got it done in less than 24 hours. Really nice, helpful staff. This place is a gem! read more

They had everything. All the consoles and they do repairs! Walls of retro games, they had exactly what I was looking for and things I couldn't find elsewhere. Helpful and knowledgeable staff to boot. read more

Computer Booter Repair & Video Games - Video Game Stores Near Me - Carmichael, California

The people at Computer Booter are awesome! I broke my Nintendo 3DS, and they fixed it in less than 30 minutes! He even Live-streamed the repair on his YouTube channel, so I was able to see exactly what he did to it. Very cool, very fast, and very professional. The store itself is incredible too. They have games, consoles, and accessories from nearly every decade. I will definitely tell my friends about this place read more

Absolutely amazing work & customer service! Such a HUGE help with all of my questions and repairs needed! Can't thank these guys enough!!! read more

This is one of the coolest gaming stores I've ever been to. Awesome selection, awesome staff, and awesome prices. 11/10, highly recommended‼

There is a reason they have a 4.9 rating and it's because this business is amazing. David was super awesome and made me feel more like an old friend than a new customer. We had some laughs in-between talking about repairing some gameboys for me. The shop has a metric ton over video games and every system ever built! If you have any gaming need or questions I'd highly recommend giving these guys a chance. read more

My digital ps5 had a loose Ethernet port that needed to be fixed. I've been to this establishment before when I had my ps5 disc version cleaned and had no problems. Idk what happened the 2nd time around but now my ps5 constantly freezes and is no longer in working condition. Was told it was my controller so I spent $80 on a new one only to have the same problem. Spent $170 with this store only to be told that they didn't cause the problem and shifted blame towards me when my ps5 was working great on WiFi before I brought it in to have my Ethernet port fixed. The way blame was shifted towards me showed me all that I needed to see, I'll just buy a new ps5 instead of going back n forth with you guys. read more

I highly recommend Computer Booter. They go above and beyond; he does amazing work. And if you don't believe me, check him out on his YouTube channel. read more

Brought my ps5 in with a broken disc reader. Staff in the store was extremely friendly and personable. Explained the process clearly of how they'd work on my console and gave me a timeframe. They let me know that they live stream the repairs as well which is very cool to see them working on my console. They let me know they were backed up but I was able to get my console in completely fixed in less than 2 days for a fair price. If I ever have any other electronic issues, I'll be coming here. read more

David and his team at Computer Booter are simply amazing! They are my go to for repairs. They also perform disc resurfacing, if you have some pretty scratched up discs (sorry Blu-ray discs cannot be resurfaced). David is very talented at what he does and is definitely a treasure in the community. I had my Dreamcast, original Xbox, game discs resurfaced, and a Gameboy cartridge repaired by David. David streams repairs daily, so be sure to check them out on their YouTube channel! Not only do they perform repairs, but they have a store as well. You can find retro gaming consoles, games, and accessories. Their prices are fair for retro gaming. It is always very cool just browsing their store and seeing what items they have for sale. Please support their business! read more

Took grandson's Switch in to get a knob replaced. It was done within a couple of hours! Prices are great, people are friendly & service is above & beyond. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Very poor customer service. I came in to pick up a console we had them diagnosed. I stood there waiting for about 15 minutes before i was even acknowledged. I get it they were busy, i waited patiently anyway. While the guy showed me that my device powered on, the phone rang and he answered it without any regard for me. I thought it was only going to be a few minutes but it went on for more than 10 minutes. I tried to get his attention and finish what he was helping me with but he didn't even acknowlege me. Then another guy came and berated me about how they cant lose business by not answering the phone. They clearly don't care about customers who have already paid, as long as they've taken my money, who cares how long i wait, right? He tried to make me feel bad for calling their attention. First of all, it is rude to go off answering another call while you are talking to someone else. Secondly, he said how it wasn't his problem that i was in a rush, like my time meant nothing. I only needed 5 minutes and i could've been out of there. And lastly, if you are so understaffed, why don't you hire more people. You clearly have more business than you can handle. Just because a customer has already paid you doesnt mean you can treat them horribly. I tried to be patient, i really did, but their attitude towards me was terrible from the beginning. Dont give these people your business, they'll take your money and then treat you like crap. read more

I had an issue with my SSD that I wasn't able to solve on my own. I first took my PC to Tech2U and got absolutely terrible service. Nobody was returning my calls to check on my PC while they had it in their possession. Also when they finally reached out, they told me it was be a 14 day wait just for an estimate. That is incredibly unrealistic in this day and age of people working from home. Shortly after, I reached out to you guys and was contacted by David. He got back to me immediately and it clearly wasn't an automated response. I could tell he not only wanted to help me, but made me feel like a priority. I brought my PC in and was instantly in love with the feeling of nostalgia when walking into their store. I met David and he was so transparent and down to earth. He really made me feel comfortable dropping off my equipment to be fixed. I gave David the run down of my issues and he assured me he'd have it fixed as fast as he could. The very next day David had my pc fixed. Not only did he resolve the issue, he also connected my rear fan and cleaned the PC without even asking. I would 100% recommend coming here to any of my own friends having issues. Flawless service. read more