My husband and I stumbled upon this gaming store by happenstance. We were having dinner next door…read moreat Phu-Yen when my husband spotted it on the way into the restaurant, so we popped in after dinner. It looked like they were having some sort of boardgame playing event with kids when we were there. They had tables set up and an employee was explaining the rules of some game. We browsed quickly, but from what we saw they had a good selection of board games. I saw Dix-it, Ticket to Ride, various versions of Fluxx, various versions of Munchkin and other cool games. Prices were comparable to other game stores. In addition to board games, they also had videogames, including older stuff like original Nintendo and Gameboy! They had some figurines and also lots of different types of dice. Since staff seemed to be busy with the event, we were left to our own devices to browse, which I prefer anyway. They did thank us for coming in when we left though and they seemed friendly. It's a cool store for games if you're in Kanata North. It's in a strip mall with lots of parking.

From the owner: We sell video games, board games and magic the gathering singles.read more

Wow, what a beautiful place to buy retro-games! I have to say that the presentation is great; all…read moreof the games are featured in a way that makes it easy to find what you're looking for - and you will probably find what you're looking for! They have everything retro games and even some current/next gen stuff but the focus is clearly retro. In addition, there are plush/plastic toys and even Lego. The owner is very helpful and the atmosphere in general is pleasant. Stock: Most popular titles for all game systems; they also have common underrated games. If you're looking for a particular gaming system, they will have that too. Price: For a game player,? If you want to play Mega Man 2, you will find it here for a fair price and be happy with your purchase. Price: For a collector? Well, you will enjoy your visit for sure but this is not a thrift store; that doesn't mean you won't find a good deal though. Overall a welcome store to the Ottawa area. There are simply not enough stores that showcase retro-games so well. So check it out if you're visiting Ottawa or just enjoy retro-gaming.

What can I say about GameZetera other than the fact I still don't think I pronounce their name…read morecorrectly when I say it... I've gone there a handful of times, done a couple trade-ins and bought a few things. Simply put, they have a really nice selection of retro games, that's for sure. No matter what game you are looking for chances are they have it in stock. The only down side is their prices rival what you find on eBay so don't expect to be able to acquire a large number of cheap games for your own collection here. Personally, I think they would move a lot more product if they dropped the prices of retro games by about 20%. But I don't really think that's what they want to do as it seems the owners treat the place like their own personal retro game collection where they're more interested in having and holding all these games rather than selling them. It also seems that they are gradually moving move away from retro games and into trading card, sports memorabilia and card games like Magic and Pokemon. Most games start at about $20 for all the retro systems (NES, SNES, N64..etc.) and go up quickly from there. It's not uncommon to see a title you can pick up on eBay for a flat $20 with shipping being sold at GameZetera for $30 + 13% tax. There are only a few titles for less but usually it's because the cartridge is trashed with a ripped label or permanent marker scribbled on it. Either that or it's a widely unpopular title that no one wants or has even heard of. Beyond retro games and consoles they also have trading cards, some sports memorabilia, various geeky knickknacks like wallets, hats and backpacks. They also have some random game guides/books, a few older PC games and other random game related items. Sadly, it's clear though that they don't take any pride in their inventory. While they did TRY to organize the titles at some point often when going in you'll find 'B' titles scattered in with the 'R' titles and so on. They've also got several giant bins of mis-mashed stuff just tossed in. There's game cases, games, cables, toys..etc. All totally unorganized and caked with dirt. Speaking of dirt - I'm convinced they don't clean the games that come in beyond a token blowing in the cartridge. Every cartridge game I have bought there I've have to clean myself at home with alcohol and Q-Tips before it would even work as the pins are dark and caked with grime. As well, when you get a receipt from them all games are listed simply as "game" with an arbitrary price beside it. No inventory number, description or anything. Honestly it's 1 step above a hand scribbled note saying "you buyed stuffz for $22.60 - come again". They're fairly responsive on Facebook though there's been times it's taken them a couple days to answer a simple question about their stock. Really, it would be nice if they had a live inventory of their games on their website - maybe even allowed online orders that you could pickup. But you can tell they just don't care enough to do this. But when you're the only "game" in town for a place that's dedicated to retro video games I suppose you can get away with that sort of thing. Bottom line, It's worth just popping in if you're in the area as just looking at everything they have is an experience in of itself. A trip down memory lane as it were to which there is no admission fee. If you're looking for something specific, chances are they will have it but expect to pay top dollar for it.

Video store owner Barry is quite polite and knowledgeable on the various videos he has and always…read morehas a recommendation. Phoenix Video is a nice little video store with lots of options and some toys! Bubble gum machine to try your luck in getting a black gum for a free rental.

This store is a bit of a hidden gem. The only store that I know in Gatineau for retro gaming and…read morecollectibles. They've got Pokemon TCG, various old consoles; Xbox, Nintendo, SEGA, etc, as well as figurines and other collectible items. It's hidden in the strip mall across from the Promenade Mall. The parking lot is accessible and I've never had issues. The service at the store is good, what I like about it is that they usually leave you alone to browse and don't get in your face like at most stores. It's a good place to get a gift as well.

I only review stores that sell retro-games - see my other reviews if you want to see more…read more If you live in or are visiting the Ottawa/Gatineau area and you are into Retro Gaming you must stop in at The Blue Gryphon! What an awesome store - they have everything retro-gaming. Also, their prices are very reasonable. If you have some retro (or newer) games they will accept them in trade too. They also sell retro consoles. Sega fan - they got tonnes! Nintendo - tonnes! Turbo-Grafx 16 - some Neo Geo - some Playstation - lots Playstation 2 - tonnes! Xbox - lots Gamecube - lots. They have another store at 380 Notre-Dame but this location just recently opened up and, because it is a bigger store, has more stock. Additionally, this store has regular store hours; open daily. And they have a HUGE amount of stock. Most popular games are available and many can be purchased complete in box. The staff are very friendly and are ready to help if you need anything. The owner attends many conventions and, as a result, is always bringing in lots of variety. If you are looking for a specific title, just ask; they will make a note of it and when they get it, give you a call. I live in Ottawa and have been to ALL the retro-gaming stores in the area - don't pass through without checking it out, you will not be disappointed.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff - happy to chat and offer recommendations when the store isn't…read morebusy. I always feel well looked after when I visit. Small physical location but my favourite one to visit in town - so much heart.

"What do we say to the God of Scalpers?" "NOT TODAY!"…read more I walked into this GameStop in Barrhaven on December 23rd 2021. As usual, I was greeted by the friendly staff who were very accommodating and open to questions. I was looking at the Mandalorian Dark Saber (elite fx edition) that they have in stock because I'm a huge fan and they are always so cool with me coming in just to look at it.. One of the staff members came up to me (I'm pretty sure it was the assistant manager) and asked me if there was anything else I wanted to look at... she gestured toward the PS5 Display box. I asked if they had them in stock, and if they are selling them on the spot, she said yes. I was able to purchase a PlayStation 5 disc edition with two additional games, add a warranty on my controller, all for the product's retail price. NO TO SCALPERS! Thank you for making Christmas of 2021 a memorable one. I am loving the PS5, and I look forward to buying more games from you guys in the future. This is a very powerful console. The graphics, paired with a 4K HDR TV are absolutely stunning. The controller is probably the coolest part of this whole thing. It is unbelievably interactive. The haptic feedback on the triggers feels so real, Astros Playroom is a really cool game to introduce you to this console and it's features. And it's really cute and nostalgic for devoted PlayStation users as well. My bundle came with Ratchet and Clank and Spider-Man. Again, incredible graphics. Visually stunning. Very interactive with the controller. Feels very real. Every hit, gunshot, and story environment. The dashboard is no different than the one you are used to on the PlayStation 4. Very similar in layout, but more visually stunning that its predecessor. All of that being said, this is the biggest gaming console I have owned to date. My console is standing vertically as I barely have enough room to put it horizontally on one of my shelves. But, that does not make it a dealbreaker. As for the internal hardware, The operating system for the PS5 will take up a good portion of the 825 GB of storage you have available. I purchased a internal SSD drive from Best Buy. A 1TB western digital black series heat sink SSD. The installation was relatively easy. Make sure you touch a metal surface before you start opening your PS5. You don't want to shock and risk damaging your console. Be very gentle with the screws that hold down the additional SSD drive. Do not force The screw or tighten it too tight. you could risk misthreading the tiny screw. Also, I highly recommend getting an additional controller and the PlayStation 5 charging dock. I'll admit, these controllers do seem to drain after two hours or so. Overall, I give the PS5 five out of five stars! As well as GameStop in Barrhaven 5/5! Thanks a lot guys! Thrilled that I got my hands on one of these for its retail value. Did not want to support scalpers

Seems legit, big selection, good location. Not sure how necessary it is, but could say the same…read moreabout the record store next door. Had customers so that's a plus. Fingers cross they cut it in the long run. If you need a dvd, go here?

Top movie selection here folks. All the blu-rays you could want including 4K UHD. Prices are…read moreunbeatable and service is beyond good. New or used no scratches. The owner will personally go out of his way to get you what you like and the staff are very knowledgeable. There is even a nice little used CD section.

Bought a used game Gold edition (came with all dlcs). Got home and loaded it up. Noticed the dlcs…read moredidn't install and I wasn't given a code to do it myself. Contacted customer service who told me they didn't have to give me a code for the dlcs because it's a used game (Even though when I bought the game I was charged for the gold version.)

Tried to buy a new wii game today, 5 people in line - one guy on cash the other buried in boxes,…read morestood beside him waiting to ask a simple question. He stood up wouldn't even look at me and went to till after 5 min. Ridiculous customer service - screw them, I took my 6 year old and went shopping for games at Best Buy!

Sells resealed games as new…read more This is called a Y seal, and if it doesn't have it, it's been resealed and is not factory new. http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac47/rarebucky/GC%20Reseals/IMG_3614.jpg The following image are how the switch games are and they are "new" being sold for new prices, even though they are used. http://archive.pokedit.com/images/posts/genuine/fake_new_game_seal.jpg

Surprise, surprise, my review was deleted…read more I used to shop here all the time since I was in my teens and I found out recently they've been selling resealed games for a VERY long time. I've gotten into collecting sealed games, and the large majority of genuine sealed games are sealed using what is called a Y seal. https://i.imgur.com/I0OD318.jpg I've only really noticed collectors editions tend to not have this seal. (Think big boxes with odd shapes) He has these resealed games all over his shelf. If I am going to pay 80$ for a game that is supposed to be new, I'd like to actually receive a new game thanks... His worst offender is definitely a game called Lunar Silver Star Story it's supposedly sealed but has obviously been resealed, and the guy is selling it for 300$. That's pretty bad. He has MANY more like this all over his store. I used to love giving my money to this local gaming store, but after this, I'd give Walmart my money any day. At least they aren't tricking me. If you want to see what a factory sealed version of the game you want actually looks like go to any Walmart or BestBuy... Or for his resealed retrogames look them up on ebay and browse for a while, and ask on retro gaming subs.

So Westboro Books is a bookstore that recently (October 2023) opened up where The Wild Child…read moreProject used to be (before that it was Cococo Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut). They obviously have books, of all genres, but they have so much more than books. They have board games/card games and they have toys too, including Celestial Buddies, which are plushies of planets, moons and all things, well... celestial, lol. I especially liked the Saturn plushie. They have "Every Child Matters" stuffed bears as well. They have really cool bookmarks (I especially liked the Spaghetti and Meatballs bookmark). They have earrings that are book covers! Perfect for the bibliophile in your life who also loves jewelry (and has their ears pierced). The bookstore is very open and not cluttered at all. They had some shelves still empty when I went the first week of November 2023, so I think they will be getting more merchandise. Prices are comparable to other regular bookstores. No bargain basement prices, but no huge markup for being in trendy Westboro, lol. Staff are friendly and pleasant. They leave you alone to browse, which I like, but seemed helpful with other customers who needed help (I did not need help, so did not interact too much with staff). Great place to pick up gifts. They are definitely a welcomed addition to Westboro! Street parking only.

This is an amazing new addition to our neighborhood. A new independent book store that is huge…read moreselection of books with a great kids section. Also a nice choice for unique small gifts. Prices are great and yiy have the added value of contributing to a local independent store..almost forgot to mention how nice and knowledgeable the owner is, I got great service a was able to get all my question answered. She also mentioned she intends to host book related events and have kids events which will be perfect for winter. Definitely added to my fevorite places list.