A little hidden, this store is perfect for video game and otaku enthusiasts. This is a great…read morelocation to find random figurines, and random games for any console, but be prepared to pay convention prices. The front of the store feels like a vendor stall, but inside. Further back was the games and arcade. The cashiers seemed friendly enough from what I could hear they were helping others.

Had a fun time at DawnStar Video games, it is part retro game store part arcade. What sets this…read moreplace apart from other all you can play arcades is they have some super cool Japanese offerings. I had a great time playing their beat games alongside their more modern games such as a switch and Xbox game station. The workers were there were really nice and explained the process well. When we went they were missing some games so I am excited to return when they have the full line-up. It was $15 for unlimited gameplay on Saturday which felt fair and my partner and I spent 3 hours just playing our favorites and trying new games.

Amazing retro video game store, owner was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be…read moreback when I come back to town.

Lee is awesome. Great selection of old games and consoles and all of the workers and friendly and…read moreknow their stuff.

Don't let the small size of the store. Keep you from stopping in. The tech exchange is a really…read morecool place to get old and vintage games and gaming systems. the staff here is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help with any questions you may have. They also sell DVDs at a really good price.

My favorite game store in the area. Staff is nice and they have a great selection. Games are priced…read morefairly

I have now been to this location quite a few times. And been to numerous video game stores…read morethroughout Virginia. The store itself it's incredible. The selection will waver (as all vintage game stores do). But what they do have is extreme quality. They may be picky on what they will take on trade in but I value that as someone who likes to see some of the rarer items for sale. I truly don't know how they make the business work. You can go in here and look at there prices and a vast majority of the time it's cheaper than eBay. No need to price check/match. Plus you get there honesty that the games have been tested. The owners are some of the friendliest I have met in all of my reviews. Down to earth, nice, and willing to hold a conversation with you on about anything. A true gem of a business and a place I greatly admire. Would definitely recommend.

Coolest retro gaming store! They have all the N64 and Dreamcast games and controllers I had been…read moretrying to pick up and awesome prices!

Staff are informative for us Noobs and very polite and knowledgeable. Great selection of Pokemon,…read moremy kids were happy. Thanks again.

I got a n64 game and I loved it. The workers were nice and the prices weren't high! I would…read moredefinitely come back here for more games!

There's two doors when you walk in here, my experience was with the door to the left. I haven't…read morebeen in the door to the right, but I think it's owned by the same family, and has a lot of Kawaii/Cute things for sale. My wife found this awesome little hobby shop last night while hanging out with a couple of friends, and when she came home and told me about it, we ended up going back together the next day. I'm into all things nerdy, especially anime and GUNPLA, so I grabbed an SD model kit and a Thousand Sunny Bandai kit from One Piece. They've also got individual actual Pokémon, One Piece, Magic decks, and individual cards in binders for sale (at least for Pokémon, I'm unsure of the other cards games.) They had some Anime models, Manga, a bunch of stickers, different types of dice (for tabletop gaming), plushies, some older video game stuff, and I think there were Warhammer model kits. It's a small local shop, so prices are a little bit higher than what you'd see at big box stores. BUT you're supporting a local business, and that's always really worth it. There are some game rooms in the back where people can play tabletop stuff like board games or Dungeons & Dragons. They've got a bathroom (I didn't check it out), plus a little section with snacks and sodas to indulge if you get hungry while you're there playing. Big shoutout to the guy behind the counter. He was super cool to my wife and her friends last night, and even more so when we came back today. I watched him today helping other customers too. Super patient, very friendly, and just seems like a genuinely good guy. Definitely the kind of shop and person I love to support. He also said that if we have We will absolutely be back here.

I placed a preorder yesterday for palworld booster boxes and my order was cancelled today with no…read morewarning, reason or explanation. My only guess is they saw that the secondary market exploded and the price doubled so they cancelled my order so they can sell it for more at inflated prices. While not illegal or against the rules, it's horrible customer service and degrades trust.

Wow! The Link To The Past is an amazing retro game shop located in Chester, it is filled to the…read morebrim with retro games, dvds, consoles, figurines and more! My partner and I popped in to get some Gameboy games. We were pleasantly surprised by their expansive collection of gameboy advance and gameboy color games. The prices were fairly set at loose game value and the workers there were very kind answering all of our questions. We had a great conversation about modding gameboys and they even helped us remove some magic marker off the games we were hoping to purchase. They not only have gameboy games but also NES, Playstation, Xbox and many more. They also purchase games/gaming items as well so this may be a great one stop shop if you're hoping to unload or update your collection. All of their games are tested and authenticated so you can rest easy knowing you're making a good purchase. They also will replace batteries on dead cartridges! Check this place out! You won't be disappointed!

This is a must stop for your retro gaming fix! The staff is…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. They buy and sell all the gaming stuff you had as a kid. Perhaps the stuff you didn't have and now it can be yours! I feel like we're here weekly for my son. He is a huge retro game/console enthusiast. We just picked up Super Mario World for the SNES he recently purchased. Definitely check them out! Game on.

Jersey John is a glorified scalper. Definitely didn't feel comfortable bringing my kids there, and…read morehe charges almost double what you can get things online for. Buyer beware

Jersey John is super nice and always willing to help you find the perfect game for the family. We…read morefound this store a few years ago and have been coming everytime we are in Gloucester. The have plenty of comics, card game nights, sports cards board games. Plenty of parking, reasonable prices and friendly service. Definitely check it out l.

Nice little simple shop that has a good amount of selections in stock. I will say this shop is…read moreparticularly for those who are looking for newer releases than older issues to maximize their collection as this store usually stops ordering books if it isn't really in current popularity. Basically they either have what you're looking for or don't. The employees are amazing and friendly, always striking up conversations with guests so the environment feels welcoming. I definitely will keep coming back when there is a new release.

KA-POW! ZONK! Yep!! I can be a comic geek sometimes! And Alpha Comics feeds the need! Several…read moremembers of my family are comic book fans, aka sequential art, and my nephew and I are actually working on writing comics! Whether you are team DC or team Marvel or both, this shop has a tremendous selection of your favorites. This place is very organized and neat! Boxes and rows of comics to sift through and choose from will fill an afternoon of nerdy bliss. If you are a collector of action figures, toys, Pop characters, etc. this store has some nice choices. Their selection isn't huge, but definitely worth a gander. There was a Mad Magazine Robin figure that was really cool and hilarious! And the prices are fair, pretty much the same as other similar places. The young man who checked me out (I stocked up on Archie Double Digests!) was super friendly and helpful. He even offered me some sandwiches that had been catered from Jimmy Johns! WOW! BOING!! Lunch and a good read... my day is looking up!! BAM!

I've been to a dozen Gamestops across the East Coast. I've visited this one in Short Pump half a…read moredozen times and never have been impressed. Usually so-so. Today, however, my experience was not good at all. The manager on site should practice listening skills when his customers are trying to explain a problem. Instead of solving my problem and notifying Gamestop HQ to prevent other customers from getting ripped off due to misleading advertising, his solution was to sell me some additional gear that I purportedly already paid for according to the ads on gamestop.com. Best thing about this particular Gamestop is its location.

I'm just not a gamer, so I don't "get" it. Stopped in with my nephew who is a true gamer, and it…read moreseemed to be a place with everything. Old games, new games, toys and geeks. Decent Short Pump location in the Walmart shopping center strip. I imagine this is a heaven for gamers. Just not for me.