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    4.6 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Watching the grown ups play super smash brothers, trying to pick up tips and tricks
    Jamie S.

    Wow, this store is top notch. Being married to a gamer and myself being a board game player, this store has a little bit for everyone. A fantastic Nintendo switch selection! Especially for rare games. A wonderful board game selection, I was trying so hard not to buy all the beautiful versions of azul. Tons of retro console games. I love the art for sale. And everything is fairly priced. There are some talented artists in the area. They have a room on the side for gaming of all sorts. I appreciate that one of the employees invited me and my kids to sit and watch. They had a great time watching and cheering their favorite characters on. I know we will be back soon, in reality probably this weekend.

    Hippy M.

    Great staff and great selection. Their merchandise is well cared for. Everyone was friendly and patient!

    "Demolition Derby" for the ultra obscure Radio Shack TRS-80 computer/gaming console. One of over 40 systems I own!
    Ryan M.

    I dropped by this awesome retro video game store on a recent trip to New Braunfels. Chalk it up to intuition, claircognizance, or plain ol' serendipity, but I had just mentioned moments before driving by this place that I bet New Braunfels had a video game store. My dad and I were on our way to McAdoo's Seafood for lunch (review forthcoming), but I bookmarked D Pad with the intention of returning afterwards. I'm glad I did! Upon entering, I was pleased to see a display case containing roughly ten vintage gaming systems. I own every console ever released in North America (yes, I have a problem) but only a handful of Japanese consoles. Imagine my delight when I saw a complete-in-box (CIB) Nintendo Famicom (the Japanese version of the NES) available for the reasonable price of $199.99! Having just spent nearly $60 on fancy-ass oysters at McAdoo's, I couldn't quite justify the purchase, but I now regret my uncharacteristic frugality. If it's still there the next time I visit, it's mine! Although I grew up amid the third generation of game consoles, specifically the NES and SEGA Master System, I'm particularly drawn to second-gen gaming systems like the Atari 2600, 5200, and Intellivision. D Pad has several shelves dedicated to second-gen games, including a large number of CIB Intellivision titles for around $5. I own nearly every game released for that console (again, I have a problem), but a few rare titles have eluded me. I ended up picking up a sealed, CIB copy of "Ice Trek," a technically advanced title developed by Imagic, at the competitive price of $30. This title often sells for $40-$50 on eBay, so I was a happy Mongo! I was also pleased to find a loose copy of "Demolition Derby" for the obscure Radio Shack TRS-80 computer/gaming system! The cartridge that came bundled with my system is a bit wonky, so I decided to pick up this duplicate copy. It loaded like a charm when I got home! What impressed me the most about D Pad was its huge inventory of CIB NES and SNES games. Most kids in the 80s and 90s threw the boxes away, so I rarely see complete games out in the wild. The more common/less expensive titles (mainly sports games) were sitting on the shelves, but the more expensive games were stored behind lock and key. I spotted CIB copies of "Super Mario Bros. 3," "Metroid," "Super Metroid," and "Super Castlevania IV." These titles were listed for about $100-$200, making me thankful that I had the foresight (and autistic obsession) to retain my boxes as a kid! D Pad also has a healthy inventory of new and used Nintendo Switch titles, all priced competitively. I bought a new, sealed copy of "Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night," a superb "Metroidvania"-style game, for $30. If you're looking to beef up your Switch collection (and you should, seeing as it's one of the best consoles of all time), then D Pad is a no brainer. They have approximately thrice the selection of retailers like GameStop and Wal-Mart. If you live in New Braunfels, then you don't need me to recommend this place. If you're visiting from out of town, though, then you would do well to drop by. The selection is vast and varied, the store is well organized, and the nerdy employees (a term of endearment, I assure you) are eager to assist. Game Over Videogames in Helotes remains my favorite vintage gaming store, but D Pad is a close second. Highly recommended!

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    They have games. And games. And overall they are amazing with customer service! Yeah they are great!

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    Great store guys are very friendly and buying games there.. came from San Antonio just just to see how it was. Happy customer here..

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    I got a disk of Naruto ninja storm 2 for the PlayStation 3 and it was so clean no dust or scratches recommend 100 percent

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    3 years ago

    I would check this place out before heading to GameStop. They have better inventory, selection, and assistance. Great local spot!

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    This is an awesome place to shop for things and thrilled to have something in New Braunfels like this.

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    4 years ago

    D Pad's selection and prices are way better than Game Over, and the staff was super nice and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back!

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    One of the best game shops out there they have allot of games and for affordable prices I strongly recomend them

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