I spent years wishing for a comic shop in my neighborhood and a few years ago that wish was…read moregranted. Action City is a very classic shop with a great selection of modern mainstream comics. All the people who work there are very nice and helpful. I think they have really solid deals on rare comics and collectibles as well. I'm very happy to call it my local go to comic shop!

Nice place, worth a visit. Friendly staff, nice selection, clean store. They have dollar boxes!read more

I highly recommend stopping into this place for three reasons…read more One, you need a serotonin boost Two, you're a tourist and want something very New York and actually unique to the city that you won't really find anywhere else Three, you're a collector or thinking about getting into retro video games Video Games New York has been around forever and I really hope it stays that way for a long time. It honestly feels like one of the last spots in the city where you can walk in and see this huge, slightly chaotic collection of games and consoles all in one place. The Nintendo 64 section is probably my favorite part. They have so many different variations it's kind of nostalgic overload in the best way. And they've also started adding video game soundtrack vinyls which is really dope and fits the vibe perfectly. The staff is also super cool and really knowledgeable without being overbearing. Just don't go in only to browse. Try to grab something if you can, even if it's just one of the anime themed sodas or a small piece of merch. Places like this really feel like they deserve the support so they can stick around.

--Location/Parking-- Located off of 6th street. Near 3rd…read moreavenue. --Ambiance-- Great video game shop that is remanence of a Japanese book store. Everything is tightly packed and has a huge variety of selection. In the back corner there are some signed collectibles and a small case of highly valued video game history. --Service/Staff-- Staff was quick to help me in finding my selection. There are so much to look at in such a small space. They even talked about some of their suppliers which great to hear or not hear being a video game nerd myself. --Food/Products-- Walk to walk and every space is taken with video games. They have one of the largest PS Vita collection, PSP, new, used that I have ever seen. If you are looking for something. Chances are to look here first before trying to purchase it online --Capacity-- Since wall-to-wall video games. There can only be one person in each aisle since there is not enough room to walk past each other. I want to say. No more than 3-5 people can be in the store because of how tight it is. --Overall-- A great place to look for video games. Note some video games have been there for a while and might have some dust on them. I will swing by every time I am in NY.

I was here before back in 2021 but only wrote a review of the place on Google so on my 2nd trip…read morehere, this is going on Yelp. I enjoy going to game shops with variations of games that span across all generations and not just current gen like Gamestop. I just came in for a few games after trading in a couple of old games and the transaction was pretty smooth. I might come back around here since there are a few other games here that caught my eye.

Selection (4/5): Tons of classic games especially in the Nintendo department. It brought a ton of…read morenostalgia especially for the Gameboy advance and SP which I had as a kid. Their selection is super impressive for all these classic games as it seemed like they had hundreds of games for classic systems. Service (3/5): No one really greeted us or were particularly friendly when we walked in. They gave us no issues though. The store's ambiance could be improved though because it seemed like boxes were just strewn in the back and the decorations weren't particularly enticing. Value (3/5): The retro games here are quite expensive! Some of the Gameboy advanced games are $60 and the machines were especially expensive. For example, the SP was almost $200. I guess it kind of makes sense since they aren't manufactured any more and it's in a premium location.

I literally went in to buy a controller and when I asked if one of the cashiers could bring it off…read morethe hook the cashier told me he can't reach it told me "If I can't reach it and you can't I don't know what to tell you then". And dismissed me with a rude tone of voice. And on-top of that the place smelt sour.

A lot of items on sale. Awesome customer service more than 3 people on the floor working. The line…read morewas pretty long but no more than 15 mintues. A lot of items were in stock that I needed. Like usual this place is close to mass transit. There are some unusually large amounts of homeless in the area. I was a little shocked because I felt like it was the 80s all over again.

Stopped by for a quick visit while in Rockefeller Center. Definitely worth popping in, even if…read moreyou're short on time. The store is well-designed and packed with Nintendo nostalgia, from classic characters to newer releases. There's a good mix of merch, collectibles, and display areas that are fun to browse, even if you're not planning to buy anything. It can get a bit crowded, and people lined up at least 10 minutes before the shop opened. Staff were friendly, and everything felt organized despite the traffic. Not a long stop, but a fun one -- especially if you're a Nintendo fan or just exploring the area.

Inhospitable and out of touch…read more I live in the neighborhood, stopped by with my two small dogs like I have plenty of times at other stores around here, and got kicked out because they weren't zipped into carriers. Not loose, not disruptive -- just walking on a leash like a normal dog in a normal city. It's 2026. Half the shops on this block are dog-friendly. Nintendo Store NY apparently missed the memo. Rigid, unwelcoming, and completely unnecessary. Won't be back.

WHAT THE FUK HAPPEN TO KOBE !?…read more I remember coming to this man store to play arcade and when he used to only sell video games before convert into FIXING ELECTRONICS. This man has the nerves to charge for "DIAGNOSTICS" When you was able to just explain to him the problem. Now it's a FEE for him to even look at it - No wonder the store is EMPTY now in days smh

The employees were very respectful and cooperative to work with…read more I'd strongly refer anyone who has issues with their device to work with Kobe's World Game & Repair.

Worst customer service experience I've had in a long time. They posted their returns and…read morecancelation policies on their website but refuse to honor them. They are refusing a full refund based on a mistake they made and a severe lack of communication on their part. They will absolutely steal your money and I believe them to be fraudulent.

The Atari 7800 ProSystem was my first video game console. My dad got one for our family sometime in…read morethe mid-to-late 80s so I was around the ages of four to seven when I played it. The Nintendo quickly took over so our time with the 7800 was short-lived. However, the 7800 will always hold a special place in my heart since it was the first. Also, it's the only console and games I no longer own because my mom gave them away (sore subject), so it only exists in my memory and feels elusive. The 7800 launched in North America in May 1986 at $140 (USD). In 2020 dollars, that's $329.53. Not cheap. The system was discontinued in 1992 and I think a big reason why is because Nintendo dominated the video game market. The 7800 was highly overshadowed by the NES and I believe it has gone down as one of Atari's least memorable consoles. Atari's best-known console is its first, the 2600/VCS (1977). The subsequent 5200 (1982), Lynx (1989) with its portable color screen, and Jaguar (1993) with 64 bits were also more popular. Sadly, the 7800 kind of faded into obscurity. Here's a list of the Atari 7800 games we had, to the best of my recollection. Most of these are classics. * Asteroids (1987) The graphics on this were pretty decent for the time. * Centipede (1987) Challenging. I found the box art to be fascinating and not at all what was portrayed on the television screen. * Choplifter! (1987) I loved this game. I thought it was funny you could squash hostages and I would trick my mom into killing them that way. * Dig Dug (1986) The concept of literally blowing up enemies to defeat them was strange and bizarre to me, even as a kid. * Food Fight (1987) Perhaps the most memorable 7800 game to me. I remember the piles of greens were quite puny and it was fun to eat the ice cream before it melted. * Ms. Pac-Man (1986) What I remember most about Ms. Pac-Man were the cutscenes that played in between stages, eventually showing a stork delivering a Pac-Man baby. * One-on-One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird (1987) This game taught me what "one-on-one" and double dribble (and/or traveling) meant and introduced me to Dr. J and Larry Bird. I probably thought Dr. J was an actual medical doctor. * Pole Position II (1986) As a kid, I had no idea what "Pole Position II" meant other than it was an F1 racing game. My first racing game experience. * Xevious (1986) This was my first shooter game and I had to learn how to differentiate airborne enemies and ground enemies. It took a different weapon to destroy each one. The controller for the 7800 was interesting because it featured a joystick and two side buttons. I remember our joysticks wore out fast and accumulated a lot of white powder/shavings/residue of some sort from all the friction the stick made with the controller base. I wouldn't regularly play a home console with a joystick again until the release of the Nintendo 64 in 1996. It was then that sticks became regular on game controllers again. Overall, I thought the graphics and gameplay on the 7800 were decent, but the sound definitely left something to be desired. The 7800 was backwards-compatible with 2600 games. My friend brought over some of his 2600 games and we played them that way. I remember Combat (1977) and Frogger (1981) in particular. I also somehow got my hands on, I believe, a copy of Asteroids (1983) for the 5200 (perhaps from overseas), but it didn't work on the 7800. The game would come through all garbled. These days (2020), Atari is still alive and kicking and its biggest news most recently is the launch of Atari Hotels. Yes, hotels. Video game-themed hotels in eight American cities with the first one slated to break ground in mid-2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Personally, I love the concept, but question its viability. Good luck, Atari! I'm rooting for you.

Such a cute store set in the heart of the theater district. Downstairs has lots of anime. Upstairs…read morefiction and non-fiction. I love that it's a store where you can sell and purchase. I feel the prices were very reasonable, even though I saw some comments about people saying the books are overpriced. No one bothered us when we spent quite a while looking through the various shelves and it felt like a very calm environment in a busy city. Left with a few books so the trip was a hit.

Buying and Selling at Book Off What a cool store. So much to…read moresee. Unfortunately, it is lousy to sell at and expensive to buy at. First, Selling. I brought in three statue items unopened in the original packaging. I checked on ebay for what the items sold for (not asking price but sold price) and it added up to about $600, I lugged the items over there and had to leave them there because they wouldn't get to them right away. The people/kids working there were very nice. I went to have lunch and got the text to return, and they are offering $150. So I picked up the items and turned down the offer. Again, they were very nice, it's just I wasn't willing to accept 25% of the value. I figured at worst it would be 50%. But I am better off getting closer to the actual price on ebay. Now, Buying. Lots of very expensive and exiting things to get, and I didn't have time to price check things so much, but my son is into the Nintendo switch and i spotted a used Marvel VS Capcom game he might like. It was $34.95. But just in case, I pulled up Amazon and looked the game up. A brand new one costs $21.79. So it would have been a terrible idea for me to buy it there. I guess if you are leaving work and need a quick gift, you might stop in and pay too much for an item. If you are in real trouble and don't have time to wait for an Ebay sale, you might consider selling your collectables for 25% the value, this place might come in handy.

Vitamin is a cool neighborhood shop right off Bedford and North 1st. It's an eclectic collection of…read moreclothing, video games, art, magazines and more. Stop in to play, chat with the owner David & vibe to the music while you shop. He also serves coffee & tea - and if you purchase 8oz of beans (roasted by neighborhood favorite Cafe Olas) for $15 you can bring it back for a $10 refill.

Terrific Polish bookstore I found while walking around Manhattan Ave recently. As I have family…read moremembers who are Polish this is a nifty store to pick up some gifts. Not just a bookstore but they carry a variety of merchandise - magazines, ceramics, shirts, magnets, cultural items, souvenir pieces and trinkets, etc, all Polish based. Really nice selection overall and a lot to choose from.

Lovely bookstore with a solid selection of Polish books and cultural items, plus warm, helpful…read moreservice.