I'm going to buy a used XBox 360 here. They have EVERYTHING - Atari 2600 and up! Yes, they have a rack of 2600 games for sale! Also, cool little "museum" area showing all the history of console gaming. read more

I truly appreciate the care in which my items have been packaged, you can tell it's by someone that truly cares about video games. Every transaction has been a positive experience. Selection is great as well as customer service. read more

Game Over Videogames - Love my Retron 5! - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wish it didn't cost a million dollars for some of the older classics like Mega Man and Zelda, but I understand. That's how it goes. They have a great selection for people like me, with many different consoles and great nostalgia for the days of yore! Some of my recent purchases: For Genesis I picked up Pitfall - The Mayan Adventure and NBA Jam. For NES (which I got as a gift from Game Over Videogames for XMas this year) I picked up Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, Ninja Turtles 1 & 2, and Castlevania. For PS1 I got Tomb Raider 2, Abe's Odyssey, Nightmare Creatures, Tenchu, Soul Reaver, and Spyro. For SNES (which a friend is generously lending me until I get another) I got Mario Kart and Super Mario World. These were all purchases meant to rebuild my once glorious collection. I doubt I'll spend $100+ for Mega Man or Zelda, but I'm cool with spending $15 on a game I will love forever (regardless of how old and "ugly" it gets). I've asked the staff about games that I couldn't find, and have had them remember they just got one in and it hadn't made it to the shelf yet. That is always a pleasant surprise. They are always super helpful and genuinely knowledgeable about gaming in general. Simple fixes are sometimes embarrassing, but I'm grateful to learn any trick to make my game play, regardless of how long ago I should have learned it! They even carry random converter parts, so you can use this with that and play that on this and swap this part but not that part, etc. In short, I will continue to give them my money. read more

I am a big video game nut. Mostly PC games, but I do dabble on other platforms. Game Over Video games has a large selection of older systems and games. Less on the new game consoles. They also have a large selection of accessories from wall scrolls to plush animals and video game band aids. Prices are fair for the most part. The customer service is also fantastic. My only complaint is that all the store locations are at least a 40 minute drive if not more. read more

Let me start by saying that the owner of the account is not writing this - I am his significant other, and he has given me permission to borrow his account. He also went with me to Game Over the visit I'll be writing about, so can verify if there are any questions. As for the positives - it was the cleanest, most organized, and best stocked I have seen in in the seven or eight years I've been shopping there. The selection was pretty massive and everything was very easy to locate with similar products in the same areas. I had a fun time exploring their fantastic selection! Also, when I did go to check out, the cashier was very helpful with the questions we asked and offered solutions for things the store could not help us with automatically on that day. He also spoke to us about other games and made short conversation that did not back of the line. Unfortunately, the list of positive parts of the visit end there. The customer service was... disappointing. The store was understaffed for a Saturday (two staffers), and they both seemed to be unsure of what tasks they should be doing at any given point. Again, this isn't necessarily their fault. At most points did have someone asking customers how they were doing, which was very nice, but it happened on and off when the staff wasn't entertaining themselves by chatting with customers while they were behind the counter. The conversations they began having felt very unprofessional, if not downright uncomfortable. The employee and a customer were talking about a video game where he planned on creating characters for the twin towers and an airplane, and putting them in a romantic relationship. They both went on to laugh about it, which was... weird, considering there were children probably as young as three or four in the store with their parents, and if I was able to hear the conversation from the other side of the store, I'm sure they could, too, The employee and the customer did mention it was probably inappropriate, but offensive things were funny, so it was okay to be terrible... so the employee took it further, She told a story about being at a bar and seeing a HILARIOUS poster of two lesbians (I think she mentioned it would be funnier if they weren't, but don't quote me on that) dressed as the twin towers making out - to sell alcohol. She tried not to laugh, but how could she not? That stuff was just too funny! It was... awkward. This is a little personal, but I am queer - a transman; born a woman; identify as a man. That day I was not presenting as male, and I was suddenly a little uncomfortable hearing that. I'm used to conversations like those escalating very quickly, either with racism or transphobia. Luckily, it did not.. That customer eventually left, and the employee went to do something else. The guy on register was very polite, but there was one problem... My Boyfriend was with me, and though I stood in front of him and was the one handing over the games, the man completely ignored me and looked to my boyfriend. Granted, he is taller, but this continued. Even after my boyfriend told him that he didn't play video games and we were visiting the store for my sake, the man spoke directly to him about the store deals. At some point, the employee did talk to me for about thirty seconds about a game I was purchasing... I didn't talk very much at that point, but it was mostly because he had spoken over me to ask my boyfriend questions every time. In fact, I puled out my wallet and the cashier looked in the other direction to tell my boyfriend the total. It was... disappointing. I mentioned that I was presenting as a girl, which means I dressed like one and had my hair down the day we visited... I feel like I would've been taken more seriously during check-out if I had chosen to dress as I normally do, and that's very upsetting... on the other hand, I'm not sure there's anything that could have been done to make the other jokes feel more acceptable. I've never had an experience like this at any of the Game Over locations in the 8 1/2 years of shopping with them. All my previous visits have been fantastic and I'm hoping this is a one-time thing. read more

We always enjoy our experiences here!!! You are treated kindly, with energy, with knowledge, with help, and especially TYE!!!!!!!! He is THE BEST! We will go in the store just to see what's new and for sale because we know seeing Tye will be an epic awesome experience!!! Need a console looked at? Tye is the guy! Need to know specials or what's new? Tye is the guy!!! I like to bring family and friends into the store when they visit too. Everyone loves their experience. Highly recommend. read more

These guys are great! I bought an xbox from them and they were super patient with me and helpful. Nice people.

I must admit that my N64 is the top end of graphics and game design that I care to play. Give me a basic 2D game with jumping on goombas and I am happy. At Game Over they understood what I was looking for WITHOUT laughing at me. In fact they completely supported my desire for simplicity and had suggestions for me about games that I would like. They have the largest selection of NES, SNES, and N64 games in Austin that I have found and they let you try out the games before you buy them. read more

I have been shopping at this particular GameOver location for about two years now and felt that the quality of service and community they have helped established warranted me taking the time to write a review here on Yelp. For those who may not know, GameOver sells a variety of (very) old to recent video games and is located at the nexus of the universe, aka the odd corner of Anderson Lane/Lamar/183. It's a bit tricky to find at first, but once you find it you shouldn't have a problem making frequent visits to the store. The location is surprisingly convenient to those who live in North/Central Austin and there is ample parking available to everyone. Every experience I have had at this location has been nothing short of stellar. Every employee is very friendly and astoundingly helpful in providing trade in estimates and finding a title you may be interested in. When this location doesn't have something in stock they are able to check with other stores and will happily hold a copy of the game for you til the end of business that day. Having visited the store many times it is nice to see that everyone here makes an effort to remember your name and what you may be interested in purchasing now and in the future. The sense of community in the store is great and you'll find yourself conversing with others about games more often than you'd think. The store's museum is also pretty cool and there is a PUBLIC BATHROOM available. It irks me to no end when a store can't provide a modest restroom so that you can comfortably shop for as long as you'd like. Pricing is what it is for retail, but with a twist. The prices are surprisingly fair for how large the company is and 9/10 times will beat outlet mall/traditional mall retro stores. The general rule of thumb is that if you see it on the shelf you will get about half that value in store credit, and half of THAT in cash. With the market being what it is on eBay you're not spending much more to evaluate the condition of the item in person and even test it before purchasing. Purchases also carry a defective warranty and most things sold are pretty much all-sales-final, so be sure that you are happy with your selection, as your only course of action afterwards is to trade the item back in or sell it elsewhere. In short, eBay is not a whole lot cheaper at times and GameOver is probably the cheapest retro store in Austin. There are plenty of deals to be had, as the store runs frequent sales (via newsletter), offers coupons at conventions, has a once-a-year Black Friday sale (50% off), and has other tournaments and events where giftcards can be won. Combined with trade-ins and monitoring their Facebook page you shouldn't have too much trouble finding that AAA title you need, and you won't be hard pressed for money when you do. All in all this is a wonderful store and there are some truly amazing people working here. Whether you're in town or visiting from another city it is definitely worth setting aside the time and checking this place out. read more

this place is full of old-school video games and even has a little game system museum in the back (a must see!) there's also tempting little gifts like tins of mints shaped like the Legend of Zelda Shield, video game soundtrack CDs and Nintendo Monopoly. the guy at the counter, (Tien I think) is always very personable and friendly--breaking any kind of introverted game geek stereotype you might expect...and i really like that he doesn't make me feel wierd for being a girl! if you're interested in reliving your childhood, Game Over has a video system that you can buy that will play both original and super NES games. that way you avoid the malfunctions that come with using one from back in the day. I have one- it's great for when the Tetris urge strikes! read more

Very friendly, knowledgable and helpful service. Very patient with my kid and his never ending questions. We have visited each location and have had a great experience at each one. They also run great deals from time to time. Sign up for their email alerts to take advantage of this. Super fun store with a lot of nice folks working there! read more

I spent way too long in this store. Being a love of the NES, I had a rough time deciding what games to buy. They actually had more than one copy of Captain Skyhawk! (my favorite NES game that I have been searching for, for a VERY long time). Sadly, the copy I bought does not work. And the NES Advantage arcade stick I bought is kind of borked with sticky buttons. Nonetheless, this is still an amazing store and has a lot of stuff you cannot find elsewhere---my boyfriend found a copy of Intelligent Cube! read more

Love this place. They have tons of awesome gamer stuff. The guy Tie helped us find the perfect games. He was so nice. And he really knows his stuff. read more

Impressively massive selection of vintage games, helpful and knowledgeable staff, what more do you want?

I will give a neutral review :) I came here with a friend, and he got a couple of items. The service was great, the employees were very knowledgeable and helpful. There are a lot of variety of games, and their mini game museum is pretty cool, and any stoppers should check it out. The store was clean and very organized. The only video game store close to where we live too. read more

A good place to go for retro games. My boyfriend and I are frequent visitors of this store. The only downside is that they do not have a waiting list. read more

Kristen, the manager is awesome and helped me find the 360 games I needed. Definitely going back.

Far more expensive than it should be. An example would be blaster master a game that is worth less than a dollar anywhere online selling for 35 bucks. Absolutely ridiculous. EDIT:lllllllllllllllllllllllll VVVVVVVVVVV Yeah and Blaster Master costs a penny online... a penny. Let me say that again... a penny. You sell it for 15. That is a 150,000% markup. Also you must have taken the price down because it was 35 bucks when I went into your store a year ago. read more

Excellent customer service. Games came in great condition and was packaged with care. Would highly recommend if you are a serious retro game collector. read more

I spawned a geek. I'm not really sure how it happened, but my 14-year-old has zero interest in any system or game made during his lifetime. So for his Commodore, Atari, NES, SNES, GameBoy (original only, puleeze) and Famicon fix, this is where we go. No matter how obscure the system, how rare the game, or how annoying the question, these guys are demi-gods--pleasant, knowledgeable, patient and never frazzled. Love them all. This north location is pretty much the retro gaming center of the universe, so wherever you are, it's worth the trek. read more

This place is packed to the brim with amazing videogames, systems, and pretty much anything else videogame related! Picking up a Nintendo GameCube today at a great price. Highly recommend this place. Check it out! read more

If you are looking for a game that is an X-box game or older, this if the place for you. I have shopped at every other retro gaming store in Austin, and this is my favorite. It also happens to be the cheapest in my experiance; ie FF 7 for only $60 while other stores charge about $90. They also have cool sales that you can lern about by signing up for their email. Coolest of all they have compititions with old school games. read more

Thrilled with the selection and staff. They let us stay after close just to play and hunt for some classic gems. Dustin set us up with everything we needed to revive our derelict Genesis and thanks to him I'm reliving the glory days of Sonic before the tragic decline. read more

Great atmosphere, selection, and trade in value. Staff is great about finding exactly what you want and are very knowledgeable. Apparently they have new management and are doing their best to turn any bad reviews around. Great job guys. read more

They rock for having games that are really tough to find, but they frustrate me by some of their pricing. Example - A Sega Genesis is around 30 bucks, comes with a controller, and the cords. If you already have a Sega, but are missing the cords, you're in trouble. The cords come out to about $25 total. It's almost cheaper to just buy yourself a new console package. read more

These guys are amazing and always cheerful and helpful! Definitely got the best people compared to other locations. Won't buy my used games/equipment anywhere else!!!! read more

It's worth stopping in for their game museum alone. Check out consoles dating all the way back to the very beginning! After that, I'm always impressed by their massive collection of retro games, systems, and accessories. read more

This location is awesome! It's a blast from the past and the staff is super helpful! Ty is the man, if he's in, ask for him!!

I came to Game Over to pick up a game or two for my Gameboy Advance that I recently bought. The employees are really helpful and told me about some of the different variations of Gameboy games. Game Over has a nice selection of Gameboy games, but some of them can be a bit overpriced by a few dollars. Also, all of their games have been cleaned, and have a new save battery. Overall, a great place to buy retro games if you are willing to spend a couple dollars extra. read more

I really love this place. They hold INCREDIBLE events which are awesome and fun, and the people who work there are very friendly and helpful. They carry even obscure vintage systems and games which is awesome. I also love that they sell broken systems for super cheap for tinkerers and modders. They've got a great selection of video game themed shirts, toys, board games, energy drinks, etc if you're into that sort of thing. Despite all this, even though I would love to give the guys at Game Over a 5 star rating, I just don't think they're there yet. Their selection is somewhat poor, despite visiting several times I rarely find a used game that I'm actually interested in purchasing. On the rare occasion when they do have the "best sellers" in stock they are very expensive. They don't carry PC games or accessories at all. They also don't do preorders, but that's understandable since they are difficult to do as a small business. Overall I love the feel of the business and the crowd, and especially their support for gaming culture, but they still have a lot of room for improvement. read more

They have a great variety but overall the prices are way too high. Most items you can find online including shipping to be much less. For example, they sell a retro game system 25$ (33%) higher then you would pay at Play N Trade. Definitely a store for the impatient who can't wait for shipped items. read more

Awesome place with all my childhood video games! I'm the one who bought the rad Tetris magnets.

Friendly helpful staff. Really cool museum, and they have always catered to my fight game needs. I have found many gems here and stop in frequently. HADOUKEN! read more

Fan-friggin-tastic place. Amazing staff and kick ass games. A lot of older games and great repair for systems and games and great merchandise for sale. I recommend it to everyone who games, and who wants an old N-64 for memories sake. Fully functional and great selection of games. read more

Came in with my boyfriend and was amazed at the selection they had. They didn't mind letting us try a few games before we decided whether or not to buy any, and everyone seemed really knowledgeable. Their game museum alone was awesome enough for a trip! We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing shop, never had a problem with them. I've bought numerous games and things for old systems and not only did I not have a problem with selection or price but the staff are knowledgeable gamers themselves. This really helps when you're looking for something old and can't quite remember what it is and searching on the Internet isn't turning up any hits. Definitely recommended. read more

Best retro spot in Texas Period

This is it. retro game heaven. PERIOD. I could not have been more satisfied to stumble across this mecca of video game surplus. first of all the staff was EXTREMELY friendly and knowledgeable, they helped me find all the n64 and Sega games i needed and will also let you test any game in the store. the best part about this place aside from the great selection of games are the systems. you can find Atari systems, Sega's, all Nintendo systems, game gears, game boys, even some lesser known greats like the turbo grafix system. this place was love at first sight. there is also a nifty little 'museum' in the back of the store that includes some video game greats viewable behind glass. I love that these guys wont turn down anything either. there was stuff i never even knew existed back here!! I love that these guys wont turn down anything either. they had plenty of systems that were broken too, sold for dirt cheap, in case you are on the prowl for some replacement parts. Its just too bad there aren't some places like this in San Antonio anymore (RIP funcoland), overall, this place doesn't have one downside, what an excellent store!! read more

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I bought a PS2 from this location and a couple games a few days ago, and the clerk said if we have any troubles that we have 2 weeks to return it. Lo and behold, it didn't work and I promptly brought it back to return it. I got to the store at 11 (the opening hour posted on the door) but the store hasn't opened yet. I figured that was fine, someone was just running a little late. I sat outside for another 30 minutes, and with no one answering the phone and still no life in the store. I just figured I'd have to make the 30 minute drive back out there later in the day. So, I show up a couple hours later slightly annoyed by the inconvenience, and am greeted by the same clerk who sold me the system initially. I told him my system wasn't working and he said he'd test it out. I asked if the hours posted on their door were right and told him I had wasted half an hour waiting for them to open. He simply said, "It happens." I got irritated and he then gave me a sarcastic, "Well I'm sorry?" I had planned on buying an additional system and games today but will definitely not be conducting business with this place again. Really, Game Over? read more

wonderful customer service. the prices are just outrageous. i enjoyed ther little videogame museum. nice place, i just wont buy from them.