Calico games is a genuinely wonderful place. Joey and Czar are some of the coolest, kindest people…read moreyou'll ever interact with. They are knowledgeable, passionate, and respectful. They have a love for gaming as an art that is rarely seen these days. Every interaction with these gentlemen is an absolute treat, and you really feel like part of the team here even just as a customer. I've purchased many games here and two consoles thus far, most recently a PlayStation 4 Pro. This console is clean, pristine, and doesn't have a single speck of dirt in the vents. That is incredibly rare - especially with a used item. Calico clearly refurbishes and takes good care of their consoles, unlike most places who just pawn off whatever they take in. Their game discs are practically brand new, even used, all of the discs I purchase have zero scratches to the naked eye, and play flawlessly. The prices are incredible, you can get like-new premium games for $4.99+, and that is absolutely fantastic worth. The PlayStation 4 Pro I purchased was $180 - an absolute beast of a deal! Most of all, I especially love how Joey and Czar remember me by name whenever I enter the store, it just really makes me feel special and cared for as a customer. Concluding, I genuinely appreciate that Calico Games caters to people who respect physical media. The staff clearly understand the value of disc-based and cartridge-based games, and they make it easy to find complete, playable titles without relying on digital updates or patches. It's refreshing to see a store that honors the classic way of gaming--buy a game, play it as it was printed, and enjoy it start to finish. Calico Games feels like a haven for collectors and anyone who wants the authentic disc experience. Highly recommended for those who value physical media and the integrity of the original games. Happy to be a customer of Calico!

This game store is absolute perfection. It has every good game in the market and it's affordable!…read moreAlso Service was amazing with the worker chill. And also the selection was good :). I would recommend it!

Got to play some duck hunt with my son. Traded some games and cards. Had a fun time just talking to…read morethe owner too. Awesome place.

Had Pokémon cards in stock. Matt the owner was great let my kids turn on a few consoles and play…read more Overall had a great time shopping here will definitely be back.

The Video Game Plug…read more This place is every nerd's wildest dream. It's like the game room you have always wanted as a kid. But let's keep this place a secret. I don't want everyone buying the games up. Save this for the GAMER gamers.

I really like that place because service and a lot of cool things my game was only 45 dollars…read morethat's a good deal online it's 150 dollars my game online

we had a problem with our PlayStation and I guess it was simpler than we thought and Sally game…read moreshop fixed it and didn't charge us anything. It was a simple fix. Then we wanted a game she didn't have and she ordered it for us in much less expected than we anticipated and she texted us when it was in. She's pleasant easy-going and I won't go anywhere else.

Waited a while to post a review, since I came in for a repair…read more When their initial repair to my PS5 didn't hold after a couple days, I took it back in. They stand by their work and fixed it again, this time with no further issues. They know their stuff, and back up their work. And considering how expensive buying new consoles is becoming, I WILL be going back for any future repairs!

So my hubby kept his Xbox from years ago and hooked it up to a spare tv which now our son plays…read more They wanted more game selections aside from what we currently had. Typically we'd hit up game stop but those seem to be closing. Hubby found Calico and so we took a quick trip over. Wowzer! They practically had an entire wall of Xbox 360 games which was Perfect. Store is well organized and staff was friendly. This place is better than GameStop. We left with several games all well priced. I'm sure this won't be their last time visiting. The boys are happy to have found this little gem. Easy parking too in lot.

Came here for the first time and right off the bat you will see a very organized, clean store. The…read moreemployees were nice and asked if we were looking for anything in particular. Their air conditioning was working great on a hot day. We will be back!

Great business and good stock! The staff is super nice and helpful. Will be going back! They have…read morelayaway too which is helpful!

I agree with the post reviews. This is why ma and pops shops…read moreare a dying breed. Just cares about the wallet. I came in with 6 consoles, over a 100 games and game cards attachments etc and , equipment that I could have bought online and eBay. I asked for a good controller after a few on mine were stick drift. As comp. He said the price was still 200 and I would have to buy the controller separately Don't go here 200 dollars?! Fuck this dude

Awesome place to check out! The store has a wonderful collection of retro games and consoles that…read moreare reasonably priced. I really like that they had the Time Crisis Cabinet free to play! I was playing it for a bit while the owner (I assume) was replacing the battery cell of my Japanese pokemon crystal that I brought in. Speaking of, I am glad they offered this service and the fee is not bad at all. The owner is friendly and answered all my questions I had about my wii console and explained the process of replacing the battery cell of the Gameboy cartridge well. I will definitely stop by next time and will take my friends here!

I'm so glad to have an indie game store so close to home now! Their inventory is very well…read moreorganized, though stock has been on the slim side the three times I've been in so far - I'm gonna chalk that up to bad luck (their Instagram suggests they receive new stock regularly) and the store still being pretty new. Trading in games is easy and I feel like you get a fair value for store credit. It was very convenient having to only pay $50 for a GBA SP (in great condition) after trading in a few games I knew I wouldn't play again! Employees are also super friendly and patient. Really hoping to see this place flourish. :)

5/5 - Exceptional Experience at Sanctum Temecula Card Shop!…read more Sanctum Temecula is hands down one of the best local card shops I've visited. The atmosphere is welcoming, organized, and perfect for both collectors and casual players. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, whether you're talking about Warhammer, Pokémon cards, or One Piece TCG. I had a great personal experience shopping here--Rob and Dan was friendly, patient, and willing to answer questions or share insights about upcoming sets and events. The Warhammer selection is top-notch, with plenty of paints, minis, and supplies. Their One Piece card inventory is well-stocked and fairly priced, with a genuine focus on building community rather than just making sales. They have a limit of pokemon cards and make that for the younger generations to have. Whether you're looking to expand your collection, play in a tournament, or just hang out with fellow fans, Sanctum Temecula offers a positive and professional environment that makes you want to come back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves trading cards and tabletop gaming!

I like Sanctum Comics a lot, but I'm no longer into Warhammer, which they excel at…read more Sanctum is new, well lite and very spacious inside. All the employees who helped me on my quest for card boxes were great and friendly. They seem fairly priced. AND get this, they gave me recommendations on where I could find my boxes at other stores. Wow.

Awful service. The old man is rude to most customers unless he already knows you. How does he…read moreexpect to sell anything. Trust the negative reviews here.

I absolutely recommend Video Game Trader/Board Shop of America. The owner Jim and his son James…read morewere extremely helpful and also very kind and personable. We found the guitar hero guitar we were looking for and also had great chat with both Jim and James. This business for sure has my husband and I's support.

Tucked away and sort of hidden in a business park in San Marcos Knowhere Games and Comics is a true…read morehidden gem. So much variety from tons of comics, Pop Funko, games, and even candy. The staff was very helpful and super friendly. Prices were great. We went to see a friend at an event and it just happened to be Comic Book day. There were a few tables filled with a variety of comics you could choose up to three from. An odd location but it was pretty packed. Overall awesome people and a really neat store.

Hubs found another "happy place" in SD County!…read more Knowhere G&C is located in an industrial area of San Marcos, near an antique mall, several home furnishings stores and next to San Marcos Deli. This seems an ideal location, with plenty of free parking and, judging by the flow of pedestrian traffic in and out of this shop on a "Comic Book Wednesday" many customers agree. Hubs declared a large selection of comics, games and collectibles. He proudly emerged over an hour after parking with a smile on his cute nerdy face and a bag filled with reading materials in his hand. He was very surprised and happy that his purchase amount ~$80TL awarded him with a cool graphic novel. Happiness shortly turned to a bit of confusion when he took a moment to peruse his receipt and discovered he had been charged about 4x the amount he should have been for a comic. He checked online to make sure he didn't grab a ltd edition, or special release, and determined he hadn't. I waited while he returned inside. About 10 minutes he reemerged - HAPPY AGAIN! Seems the clerk, Daniel (guessing from the receipt ), didn't catch it and agreed it had been incorrectly priced. He further apologized saying he usually catches the comics over $20 and confirms the customer is aware when they are purchasing a more expensive issue. So Daniel was sorry he missed that completely. Hubs confirmed that he was still ok receiving the free graphic novel and was assured, yes, his purchase amount still qualified for the free novel. The over charge was returned to Hubs and he was happy with the store, Daniel and his customer service. Knowhere G&C has been bookmarked for our future SD road trips. Cheers! "CC"