50/50 I recommend and not recommend this place 1 if your looking to get retro games like ps1/2 Xbox games and others than yeah it's perfect for u But before u buy it make sure to ask them to test it before buying it unfortunately for me The time when I went there I saw my childhood games I got jak 2 and dragon ball z budokai on April 8 2026 unfortunately DBZ budokai didn't came with the manual witch I can live without it Got took it one and test it, jak 2 was working perfectly wile dbz budokai Vs work fine wile the story mode didn't, so what happened is the part when i finish defeating raditz I get stuck in a loading screen for 10 min so after the min go by I took out the disk and put it back in the box and went back on the store on the next day, also forgot to mention the audio was cutting out and piccolo look like a wooden clone from naruto Anyway the next day I Came In and me and my family member explained the situation and they were able to clean the disk with one of those resurfacers the guy said wait for 3 min after that I said thank u and took it and when back home and test it again and what do u know I didn't work witch I had a feeling and not surprised So what happened when I tested it gameplay for the campaign work fine until I reach to vegeta and nappa So when I finish beating nappa I had to wait on the loading screen for 8 min and 41 second I was about to take off the disk and then the game finally loaded and show the cutscenes for vegeta and goku about to fight After finish beating vegeta I was stuck again another loading screen, what I did is add a timer and was on my Xbox to pass the time Once I got Board and the loading screen still there I check the timer and it was 58 min and 10 seconds so at that point Grab the disk and put on the box again and wait till the next day on on April 10 2026 I went there for the third time and me and my family explain it to the same guy black hair and grown beard after explaining and my family ask if they could fix it and I don't remember what he said, all I remember is they couldn't witch sucks then she ask if I could get my money back and they don't do refunds so it was ether get another disk of the same game or a different So the guy gave me a different disk of the same game and said it was final meaning I can't come in the explain if something go wrong and won't exchange for a different game Also he mention my console could be the problem witch is bs because how was able to play the game fine for jak 2 and not DBZ I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't work I'm gonna play it until I reach to the bu saga So I really don't recommend this place if your like me and don't have the disk resurfacers If u do have then your choice to get whatever game you want And some some stuff I said and other I forgot will be put here in case you forgot when you read my long paragraph 1 no refund 2 no ps2 console meaning at the second time I went there I ask if they could test it and the guy said he doesn't have the console 3 there box manual bs so remember what I said in the beginning I got the game for DBZ but didn't came with the manual well when they gave me a new disk and when I open the box I see the Manuel I don't even know if there lazy to check the boxes honestly when I went there and bought it I only saw one guess they hid the other one also when I also got jak 2 I saw 4 boxes of them so weird they did put it for DBZ And lastly and I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't read it and if they did why won't you just give my money back it was $15 really did you seriously don't have the money to Zelle me $15 I'm glad I rarely come to this store sins it's 20 min away from my home Also I remember last year when I went there to for the first time I wanted to get the Wii U but didn't have the money I remember asking u guys can u test it and one of employee said it works fine and I said can you test it before buying and they repeated it How the h*** is the customer not gonna know if it works until he/she see it's S*** I remember I got halo 4 and dead rising 1 last year and i didn't test it because I was busy well sins I'm on my day off I'm most definitely gonna check if all of them works. Update at 11:12 pm I tested the game and dose not work I been doing this since 11:30 pm You guys are the worst store I ever been two way worse than the guy in desert island video games who doesn't get to work and fix the console and waste the customers time I hope everyone stop coming to your store and I hope your business goes down And the pic you see with the middle finger that's a message to the store that my console fine The one in , the disk could not be read is the dragon ball game that dosent even work also I saw some scratches so the fat guy with the black beard is full of s*** game works perfect my a** And to the other screen where you see the game running fine is jak 2 I'm so glad I won't come back to this dump read more

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Come here often with my boyfriend, it's a nice shop full of retro video games, Pokémon cards, consoles, and much more. They are located right next to NB trendy next to the library. We usually come in to sell Pokemon or trade. Jose is very helpful all the time & so is Brian. Over all prices here vary depending on what it is you're looking for. read more

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Great video game store. It has a lot of old-school games, from SNES to Switch games and everything in between. You can find PlayStations, rare collectables including Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, and old game inserts. Pretty cool, the price can be on the steep side, though, but they often do 20% or even 30% off everything sales every once in a while, so it's worth following their Instagram page to find out when those sales happen. Overall, if you're a fan of video games in general, no matter the console, then this place is for you and more than likely has something that you like. read more

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I was very disappointed today after purchasing a 2DS that had been posted earlier today. Immediately after completing the purchase, I noticed there was a large missing piece in the shell, which was not disclosed before I paid for it. This should have been clearly mentioned beforehand. At the time, the employee from the Pokémon section only offered a very low store credit for an issue that should have been disclosed prior to sale. On top of that, both the system and charger were covered in dirt and clearly had not been properly cleaned. While they did offer me credit for the console, they were unwilling to include the amount of tax that was charged on this significant purchase. It is very disappointing to see that no proper refund or full amount was credited back. read more

I've been coming here with my dad and brother for about 2 to 3 years and best game store that is close to me. I feel like it's way better than the new GameStop selling all Ps5, Xbox series X games and Nintendo switch games it's not the same as it used to be. So I gave this place a shot as soon as you walk in a welcome greeting as soon as you step in to the store. And great selection of games Ds, PlayStation2, Xbox 360, almost anything. Old consoles to new! First game I got there was Pokémon pearl for the Nintendo DS for at the time 7.99 7.99!! It was a steal!! Great condition too the service is the best they pretty know anything about consoles and games. And best part the sell the games for a reasonable price. read more

Game Tower has fantastic stock and is very friendly with their service. I've seen them give good prices, as well as help card collectors spot fakes in their collection and help them out. Great group of people, attentive and friendly! Definitely coming here again! read more

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The store has a great selection of retro games. I had a really cool conversation with one of the workers there. I would just say if you bring stuff to trade in make sure to be careful because I was quoted $80 for in-store credit and I wanted to trade in for a game that was $80 but when I wanted a better version which was 90 they lowered my trade-in value to 75 even though I was originally quoted 80. read more

AVOID!!!! If you want to get scammed you can be there guest. Everything from the games, consoles, accessories, and especially the Pokemon cards are overpriced to the limit. Please for the love of God don't come here for any trades and or purchases you will get low balled and you will get a horrible price. My experience here was not the best to start off we came into the shop and they seemed hesitant but we were welcomed which is regular but as soon as we ask questions about Pokémon and what they recommend we were met with hostility. Who ever the guy with the beard is will look at you like an idiot if you have a simply question about Pokémon. We asked what he would recommend for a gift and got hit with attitude on how things vary and how is he supposed to know what someone likes. Which is understandable but there is no need for attitude for a simply question like that and to be talked down to simply for not knowing something he has a degree in is insane. If I can give zero stars I and many others would agree do not buy from this business. Rude and very overpriced please be careful out there ,Pokémon and games in general is already expensive enough and these people aren't making it any better for us. read more

I accidentally stumbled upon this place when I was in the area they automatically greeted me when I walked inside the store. There's a variety of different video games from the 1980s 1990s and above including a variety of different game consoles the values were a little bit on the steeper side compared to locations like Frank and sons. However you have the opportunity to test out to see if the consoles work for example a game boy color was about $100. read more

Of the 7-8 ish game stores I've been to so far this is by far the quickest to make the top 3 arguable 2 of em all. Fat selection of 7th gen and prior titles especially for ps2 and Xbox. Girlfriend loved the variety of og gb titles as well with 2-3 cases worth of games some sealed hits and others in solid shape. 8th gen excluding Xbox and switch is slightly low but that obviously changes given what comes into the store. Trade in deals were solid and I'd definitely say the service was quick and got me the best deal for the haul I had yesterday. That 25% off sale plus the wizardry they did got me with 8 ps4 games and the holy grail of ps2 games imo RUGBY 08 (been looking for over 7 years for this) to $60. The place that spawned the respawn has lived up to the hype and then some easy return when I'm in the valley. read more

Amazing game selection and great deals! Jose hooked it up! Will be back soon. Highly recommended for all retro gaming needs.

This place has to be one of the top video game places in SoCal! They legit have such a wide variety of games from every single gaming system so if you're searching for a specific game they are likely to have it. The customer service is amazing and they check in often with you to see if you need any assistance. They also have vintage toys and trading cards as well which is a total plus. The price value for most games is at a decent price compared to other places and do try there best to give you the hook up to get you the best games possible! Would recommend this place for anyone who collects video games or wants to get into it! read more

I recently heard about Game Tower and wanted to check it out since it is local to my area. Yesterday was my very first time walking into the store and it was pretty overwhelming. (in a good way) The place seemed small but in reality its really long. As I stepped in I was greeted and asked if I needed any assistance. Since I didn't have anything in mind I let them know that it was my first time and wanted to browse their selection. I'd like to think of Game Tower as a hallway of gaming needs. You have different games/consoles (new and old) on both sides its hard to choose which to browse first. Its hard to remember exactly what they have because its just that much. I feel that they would have practically anything you're looking for in past gaming consoles. My main reason to visit was to see the section held for Ground Control Gaming. I've been to the Chatsworth location a few times but Chatsworth isn't quite local to me. Thinking this San Fernando location would be a lot easier to access, it would be great. parking: street parking VERDICT: One and done read more

Awesome place I came across after having a bad experience with the customer service at Retro Respawn. Bobby and Elliot were amazing and very professional took their time to explain values of the games and even offered to buy some of my YuGiOh and Pokemon trading cards during my next visit. Their video game selection is huge and they have so much to browse through. On top of it customer service here was top notch and all the employees were great. I will definitely be returning here for all my video game and trading cards needs. Thanks Bobby and Elliot!!!! read more

Sold me a resealed Arceus ETB and when I brought it back packs and all they offered at best half of it back as credit. I already over paid for this. It was $95 just to get scammed. In top of it all the team was tryna make it seem like I was the one in the wrong for even opening the set Already double the price and half back is ridiculous. Update: I went back and was talking to the staff and purchasing again trying to just forget the fact that I was scammed and still support this small business, Elliot had me wait for him while he was coming back to talk to me and then banned me from the store without my credit or even completing my purchase. He was crying and shaking from how nervous and angry he had his fist clenched up ready for action and I just smiled at him in disbelief. When I asked him about the evidence I left in his possession he said he threw it away because it was trash! So please remember to spend your money elsewhere because this emotionally and physically stunted individual will scam you and rob you of your hard earned money something knows nothing of. read more

Great store, they have a wonderful selection of retro video games and some modern stuff, but you're really coming here for the classics. I tried to come out here as much as I can, but sometimes the inventory is a bit volatile because they take a lot of it to shows to sell so it makes it difficult to know what will be in stock when you go casually. But in incredible store with some really amazing inventory. Check it out if you're in the area definitely one of the best video games stores in California. read more

So I need to update my review because today (07/14) I got hooked up! I've been coming here for a while now. Staff is friendly, store is clean, kind of small but maybe in the future they'll expand. Prices are decent if you know what you're looking for. I came on a Family Sunday afternoon before heading to Ucrave, traded some games and a 2DS. I honestly wasn't expecting to get much out of it, I had some good games but the rest was pretty much filler. So after waiting a couple of minutes, Sebastian helped me out. He asked me how much I was expecting to get out of my trades and I told him "$100"...then he tells me "I can give you $115". Fine by me lol. I decide to get Pokémon Soulsilver. It was the cartridge only so I knew it was going to cost less. Sebastian tells me "it'll be $170". Sweet, I'll just pay the difference. Then Sebastian, my friend, tells me "...I can give you $135 for your trade". YES!. I ended walking out with Pokémon Soulsilver for $40 bucks. Thanks for the honesty my friend. Any other rat would have just gave me the $100 store credit. Thanks again read more

So nice to see old games come back to life, I honestly could say I enjoyed myself. I was able to find a couple of things I needed! read more

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Super over priced, way too cluttered, but owner was nice. Make sure to look at pricecharting.com before buying. they mark up A LOT.

The service was great all the workers there are incredible and very friendly. There was tons of games to choose from with great pricing and a good selection of Pokémon cards and toys aswell!! This place is great and I love just browsing the endless rows of games new and old and the trade in value is decent but I would definitely recommend coming to browse and sell your games here!! read more

My son saw the shop as we were driving by. Walked in and I think I enjoyed it more with the classic games I saw (ended up getting NHL 94 for Sega and a few other sports games). Worth a visit if you enjoy NES Sega SNES and such read more

Games for Credit or Cash ! They give you a good deals on games and they have new games coming in all the time so rare games and consoles are cool to see , , I wish I had a place like this when I was growing up! Yugioh,pokemon cards ,Videogames , Free to play Arcade area , yugioh tournaments , Retro game Vendor Events !! Glad to have a place like this in my Area read more

Similar to my review of The Midnight Hour down the street, when I was growing up, there was nothing I wanted more than a videogame shop to call my own. GameDude was a bit too far, and Gamestop gradually started dropping formats as the years went by. Fortunately, GameTower opened a few miles away in Northridge, and this place truly celebrated physical media and game collecting. You can imagine how excited I was when I attended their grand opening and relocation in the City of San Fernando just last year. Memories of yesteryears linger inside of GameTower with a huge selection of retro videogames, modern day classics, new releases, and imports. It doesn't matter if you were a Sega kid or Nintendo brat, there are many gems to discover, classics to revisit, and next gen titles to anticipate. The prices range from format, rarity, and item (of course), but the owner is always open to talks and offer great deals. They even buy any titles you may be looking to sell as well. Personally, I've bought a number of Dreamcast, WiiU, and Switch games from GameTower since their grand re-opening last year. And this place has become part of my shopping routine when I stop by the San Fernando Mini Mall. Nothing beats finding a game at a cheap price, while holding a hot cup of coffee from Bodevi, before finally browsing the VHS shelves at The Midnight Hour down the street. It's the power trifecta for any 90's kid, and I'm so lucky to be able to live it. read more

The best retro store in San Fernando Valley also if you live far they offer shipping option just DM on instagram at _Gametower read more

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Shoutout to Tim ! He was very informative and helpful with all my yugioh and pokemon needs and questions .

I was looking for a game. Called three stores. No one had it. Game Tower had four of them! The sales consultant was very friendly and helpful. read more

The game store is amazing! Selection is great, prices are great, and so is the service! I've been shopping here for about a year and a half, and has been ranked top 2 of my favorite stores in LA. Service from everyone is great: Jesus was great at recommending me JRPG titles that I was open to trying and I actually enjoyed. Eliot is also friendly and understanding of what I look for in game genres. Great selection, inventory, and service! read more

The proprietors of this store actively hunt down games not by just using its store front, but buying games through out the community. They support other game stores in the area such as selling/trading/buying games at Game Realms Swap Meet. This past February they hosted their own swap meet which was IMO a success for venders and gaming enthusiasts. NOTE: one can buy their branded t-shirt or their pin at the store, but the following trips allows one 10% off their total purchase repping their branded items. The service at Game Tower is outstanding, they're appreciative of any game related ?s and are super helpful. The prices are also fair and they do price match according to current "market" prices. Overall a superb game store! read more

I've been coming to this shop for almost a year now and every single time I go in they always have something new and cool on their shelves. The owner Elliot is awesome! He always has great deals and his employees are very helpful and have great recommendations on great classic games! Chris usually helps me out every time I go in, I definitely recommend him when looking for items in the store! Nothing is overpriced and their prices are pretty on par with what they're worth. Definitely coming back to this place for years to come! read more

Was super impressed with the selection of games and they had a good selection of Pokemon singles and Yugioh booster packs. The staff were incredibly helpful and patient, check them out! read more

Again, raving about this location. They don't do repairs HOWEVER, I called the store for some assistance with my husband's Xbox One. They could've just sent me somewhere else but they still took the time to 1. Give me advice over the phone & 2. Allow me to come in and try to figure out the problem. Incredibly helpful and insightful. They helped me "fix" the Xbox One. I will give this place my business time and time again. Extremely professional and kind. They had plenty of stock to choose from at fair prices. read more

Wanted to visit more retro gaming stores and this is definitely a good spot to drop by. If you're looking for retro gaming as well as Pokémon/Yu-Gi-Oh cards - this spot is a great place to stop by. I managed to get a GBA SP and my brother got a few trading card boxes and packs. They usually have sales and the staff is very helpful and friendly. Definitely will stop by here again! read more

The store has a great selection of titles and classic gaming consoles. The staff is very friendly even when the store is full of customers. All my questions were answered and I walked out with everything I needed to get my son's Gamecube running again. The cabinet games by the front are a nice touch. read more

First time visiting here, found a few games i picked up but as soon as i got home i noticed a lot of the games has a silver sticker on the disk spindle. As i removed the sticker i noticed some of the games has some fractures and damage on the spindle. So they are hiding it with a sticker . I would definitely avoid this place for sure plus they have expensive prices. The service is good but thats it. read more

Service was amazing!! Best store to come get your gaming needs and accessories, employees are very nice and very helpful!

Very knowledgeable Employees from Video games to the mainstream TCG! Owner is insanely nice and stays on top of promoting new products and the need to knows that spread across their instagram! Would 100% revisit this location for my retro to modern gaming and TCG needs! read more

The best game store ever shout out to the homie Jesus helped us out on what we were looking for. I recommend it if you're a video game or card game enthusiast. read more

Worst experience ever going to this store for the first time. The guy who was working (EGabin according to the receipt) was playing super loud music in the store barely able to even ask a question. I picked out 2 games that were on the pricier side and tried to get a bundle deal getting 2 at once. The guy agreed to bundle the items together and what he ended up doing was charging me more than the sticker prices were on the actual games (which I didn't realize until after I got home). I was basically overcharged for the games and told I was getting a deal. I sent an instagram message when I got home to try and sort out the issue and make it right. I was told it needed to be reviewed by the owner/manager and nobody ever got back to me. Horrible service, experience and overall lack of a solution to a mistake they made in cheating a first time customer. I would not recommend anyone shop at this store and I would never go back after this absolutely terrible experience. read more

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Decent service but the prices are kind of ridiculous. They are only interested in rare trades and will lowball you.

They help with anything: if you need a game they'll mostly likely have it and have a fair price for it and they will take anything for trade ins. read more

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