I have been around retro gaming for the last 20+ years, and have been at many shops. I was recommended to pixel vault games over on r/gamecollecting and I am glad to have stopped in. The first time in the shop I ran in for a copy of Super Mario All Stars for the Super NES. Not only did Armando (the owner) have it in stock, but it was priced fairly, and was in great condition. I came in several times afterwards, and was very happy with the customer service of both Armando, but his other employees in the store. I will be a customer for a long time! Selection 8/10 Pixel Vault is a store with a relatively small stock of games (compared to other retro stores), but his selection is quality. All the NES/SNES/Genesis favorites are there, and in great condition. He is really good about helping get other games you might want in, and willing to help direct you to other locations that might have the games. In terms of consoles and equipment, he has a wide selection of hardware, both refurbished and complete in box items. I always find something to take home when I go to Pixel Vault Games. Atmosphere, Layout, Location 7/10 Parking at his location is not great. There are no real parking spots in front of the store, but if you drive across the street there are parking spots. This is not really a turn off, but be aware that you will have to walk a little at times. The store is quite small, and there are things everywhere, not messy, but packed. I really like the retro items in the store, from the arcade machine, to the mega man display, to the in box NES games on the wall. Even with the small layout, you can easily find all the major game types. Customer Service 10/10 No one is better for customer service. In retro gaming you don't want someone hovering over you as you browse, but when you have a question, having someone there is important. Armando knows his stuff, and can help you pick a game you will like, or answer questions you might have. He also accepts paypal, and other payment methods for those who have online businesses or want alternate ways to pay. Overall 9/10 Pixel Vault is your hometown retro game shop that excels at what local businesses should be - great customer service, selection, and personal service. I will be a customer for a long time... I have had nothing but awesome experiences in his shop. read more

Amazing spot.two thumbs up for service. Great spot for game hunting. Enjoyed every minute i was in there. Hope them for the best. Will be coming here time to time read more

Easily one of my favorite game stores in the area. The guy who runs the place is down to earth and an enthusiast of gaming himself...not just your everyday reseller trying to make a buck. To me, he's not just a shop owner...he's a pal! Great prices, great selection and his trade in values are fair. Plus he does repairs and custom painted game consoles and other gaming related art. It's totally awesome!!! If your in the area, check this place out. You won't regret it! read more

Pixel Vault Games - Myself (right) with the store own Armando (left). What an awesome guy! - Video Game Stores Near Me - Ontario, California

Walked in, place is a lot smaller in person but there is a lot of goodies packed in this place. Stuff you don't normally see. I spied 2 Turbo Grafx 16s in good condition and a stack of Saturns, Neo Geo AES etc. (You will want to go to this place if you are looking to buy a console!) The game selection isn't too bad either! Jose was also a very nice guy and very easy to talk to. The only bad thing about this store is the angry looking unfriendly gentleman who does the repair work. From the moment I walked in I thought he was going to jump me! Check it out though if you're looking to add some uncommon stuff to your collection :) read more

Awesome Retro-gaming store. You've got to relive your childhood right here at Pixel Vault. Jose has games for every console. read more

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Best place in town... Great prices great people and great customer service, makes you feel like you have been doing business for years with them.. I don't know if you noticed all the reviews are 5 stars except one... (Cough cough) which is a fictitious review. Don't let the one review scare you away from the best gaming store in the inland empire... Hands down... BEST STORE IN THE I.E!!! ---PIXELVAULT GAMES!!-- read more

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Pixel Vault Games is by far the BEST all around game shop in the Inland Empire and probably SoCal. Armando is very knowledgeable and super nice about everything! He is always willing to work a deal or even work with you on trade ins. Have taken many consoles for repairs and he gets them done with no issues. Also guarantees his work, if anything were to go wrong with his repairs he will fix for free. I have been to many game stores and tried to trade things and work deals and this shop is the best. No doubt about it! Inventory always on display unlike other shops that only post for Instagram. Even if you are just visiting the shop is fun and has free arcades. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Pixel Vault is the place to go! Great games, consoles, prices and environment. read more

Great place to get your retro Fix! This is an amazing game store you don't see very often. Armando really helps bring the gaming community together to hang out talk about their passion for games and even trade or sell their stuff once a month. He also treats his customers with respect and is very fair with his trades and overall prices. This is one store to check out if you are in the area. Also great if you need repairs. read more

Armando Is The Man!! First Timer Coming To This Place As Soon As I Walked In Armando Welcomed Me In Very Helpful And Friendly Even Had The Courtesy To Offer Me Something To Drink Felt Like I Been Knowing Him For Years. Great Selection In Games Unfortunately He Was Out Of Stock In What I Was Looking For But Didn't Come Out Empty Handed Gave Me A Great Deal/Discount An Offer I Couldn't Refuse. I'll Sure Will Be Coming To This Place Again And Telling My Friends About It. I Highly Recommend This Place To Anyone... read more

Love this place! If you're in or around the area, you should definitely check Pixel Vault out. Great service, terrific prices, and a welcoming atmosphere. While it's true that the selection isn't as large as some other places, the games are all in great condition and the consoles are clean. Plus, there are one of a kind custom consoles & art pieces you can't get anywhere else. (And if you enjoy the store, you might like PixelVision, Armando's review show with Carlos De La Torre, the Super Retro Mexican! https://www.youtube.com/user/CDLTintheplacetoBE) read more

Store owner is really friendly and makes you feel at home. Game selection was good ,but pricing was hit & miss. Some games were a bit higher than other stores in my area and others were equal pricing. I would definitely recommend this place to someone who's looking to build a collection or just wants to find anything retro gaming related. read more

Just leaving a friendly review for Armando and Pixel Vault. I've been here twice and I can confirm the store is a gem and the service is excellent. The selection is definitely more oriented toward older retro games and systems but I still ended up picking up a good condition original Gamecube controller from him. Whatever you need though, he will point you in the right direction and help you out. read more

This is the best retro gaming store in the inland empire. The owner Armando is always professional and very friendly. The prices are often comparable to online and usually less expensive, on top of that he takes most trade ins and will work with you on the value of what you feel their worth unlike gamestop who will almost always rip you off. Armando has also fixed several of my retro consoles, e.g. gameboy advance, NES, PS3, and PS2. I can't recommend this store enough. The store is run and owned by Armando, who does it all by himself. Beware of anyone who says he wasn't there; if Mando isn't here the store is closed. read more

Armando is a great dude. He is definitely an influential and insightful person for retro video game community. He's incredibly helpful and sincere. You can tell he enjoys doing what he does. Not only would I'd recommend visiting his shop, I would recommend getting to know him. Real cool, dude. Great prices, info, and a cool guy. read more

Unfortunately I have to leave a negative review involving this business, I follow them on Instagram and asked multiple questions involving pricing on items and also if they excepted trades. They are very active on Instagram so I know that these questions were seen, but never answered So I finally decided to call because I have a fairly large game collection that I was looking to get rid of so I was seeing if they bought/traded games and if they had specific systems and what not that they didn't take. I ended up speaking with the owner over the phone and was told that they only take retro i.e. Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis so on so forth. I asked if he would be interested in any PlayStation one, two or three games, as well as a bunch of different rare game cube titles and I was told that they Didn't take those at all. So I moved on but then I happened to be scrolling through Instagram and they always post things that people have brought in and traded/sold To them, and lo and behold there are a bunch of PlayStation 1,2, and 3 games and other items that I just tried to sell them and was denied. I assume that the actual store environment is nice and everything, but it seemed like I wasn't paid any mind because I was on the phone and not in the store in front of him which is not a good way to do business. read more

Man, what can I say, Armando is a man that is after my heart. XD. The first thing you'll notice when you walk into pixel vault is a chill guy that asks you how are you doing with a huge smile on his face. Armando is the owner and he clearly takes pride in his shop. He introduced himself to me right away and asked me what I was looking for. I told him that I was looking for a gameboy advance ags 101 model which have been extremely difficult to find or are really expensive. Luckily, he had one in stock and it was priced very competitively! I was almost shocked since I'm used to the price gouging back in the OC. Another thing is that Armando is willing to work out prices with you if you buy a lot of items at once. I was able to get a very fair purchase for the AGS 101 with a pokemon gold. I was a very happy customer! Additionally, the service here is so top notch that he threw in a charger and a free game (I got brain age 2). Furthermore, he made sure the battery was working so he is a man of his word. I'm used to going to stores where they sell everything as-is and you can tell the controllers are messed up. Here, Armando, fixes everything up before he sells it. As a retro collector, I can tell that he takes great pride in what he does and making customers happy. Another thing I noticed here are the large amounts of retro games and systems he has. Furthermore, he is like the pimp your ride for video gamers. Check out the photos of the custom tri-force N64 that he made. It is straight up awesome. Furthermore, Armando is really trying to build up a community here. Apparently, on last Sundays of the month, he holds a swap meet in the front and people can come and sell and buy games from each other. He doesn't charge for anything. Additionally, I love the hand made decor here. He made a rob out of a old NES system and the giant megaman statue is awesome. Overall, fair and competitive prices and excellent customer service is A+ here. If you're an avid collector, you have to check out this spot and prepare to bring plenty of cash so that you can go nuts! read more

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Really cool spot for vintage games and gaming product repairs. Helpful staff and great selection for games and systems. Had a blast at those outdoor video game sales and trade event. The live music and sound by Rad Pro Studios made the outdoor event experience even better, I would totally come just for the music, talented people for sure. I dig this spot! read more

The owner is very well educated in his craft and has a really good grasp on game history. He also gives very reasonable trades for your items. He doesnt push or pressure on anything. Very friendly demeanor i would definitely keep going here. read more

Great service and nice people working here. Alot of retro games and systems. They had a game i been looking for a long time in stock and for a good price. read more

We love this store and Armando (okay, we always refer to him as "Mr Pixel Man"). He hosts great community events and is super knowledgeable and honestly just a really nice guy. Fair prices, huge selection- and there's always really cool stuff to check out and see. Definitely stop and check this place out when you're on the prowl for retro games. read more

I've frequented a couple of the retro gaming shops in my area and this one is a gem. The shelves are filled with nostalgia as well as items that Ive not heard of. I was pleasantly surprised by their competitive pricing as another shop within a brief 10 minute drive has a price range for some of the same products at a considerably higher price. For a nostalgia enthusiast as myself, the price can make or break it and his prices are certainly a breath if fresh air in a market of retro gamer sharks. Now let's address the quality of service because let's face it, this plays a big role in the experience and it doesn't disappoint. Wether you have a goal or just strolling by to peruse the store shelves, your greeted with a friendly smile and knowledgeable staff. If you aim to engage in a conversation on some of your personal favorite childhood games, Armando is surely willing to indulge. If you have the time, feel free to drop by (like I tend to do periodically) and soak in the nostalgia as that is always free. read more

Great stuff. Great service. Got what you need. And can fix what you got. Love it! I have bought games and systems from there. They even fixed 2 of my systems. I always see new people going in there. Even if I'm just driving by. read more

My wife and i wanted to hit up all the video game stores in the area while we where on our way back to fresno from frank and sons..we had went to a few shops around and all the places where waaaayyyy over priced and just seemed like they didnt care about customers.. but NOT this place..right when we walked in we where greeted by im guessing the owner Armando...had such respect and actully cared about our needs rather than just trying to make a sale..the prices here are verry good and has a great selection of games...sucks i live almost 5 hours away but next time im back into the area i will be stopping buy for more games :) read more

I can not express how great this place. I wish more video game stores like this existed this instead of rip off GameStops. Armando was extremely helpful and obviously has a passion for what he does. He knows anything you want to learn about. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a smile and awesome customer service. If you ever get a chance go to this store! Especially if you're a gamer who appreciates all the great old consoles and games. In fact go there now! Do it! Just do it! You won't regret it :) read more

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I never have had such a great experience with a retro gaming store in my life. A lot of these video game stores have "snarky" people who are trying to take advantage of unwitting gamers. Armando has always been one of the most knowledgeable and polite people I have met in gaming. I am an avid retro gamer and know all stores in the area, but my experiences at Pixel Vault Keep making me come back. They know me by name and the kinds of things I am looking for. I would say the store is small but if you follow him on IG you can always seen new inventory and always make sure they give you a decent price. The more you come the more they treat you like a friend. I buy nearly all my Genesis, NES, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy and Xbox 360 games there. Also, many of the store's customers are quite knowledgable and are willing to give a helping hand such as myself. So, GO HERE! read more

Been looking for a game store with the right vibe, old school selection, and prices. This is it. Retro games everywhere, Armando has the right attitude and knowledge, it's just perfect. I found my new game stop. Oh and the free game for us being first time customers was very nice of him. Check it out for yourself. read more

The owner has such good customer service, I plan on visiting this store anytime I travel to California. I went in for one thing and left feeling like I got a great deal on it all. This guy knows how to turn first time customers into repeat ones. Keep up the good work! read more

This store is amazing, the owner is extremely knowledgable of everything having to do with video games, and he's very fair when it comes to trade ins, went in with a bunch of games and accessories, walked out with a 3DS at a very good price, also the selection of games and consoles is great, you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for, the owner is down to earth and almost feels like a friend you've known for years, great guy, great store, definitely my new favorite gaming store. read more

This review is long overdue. My girlfriend and I came here shortly after they opened a few years back. The owner was kind, gave us space to shop, and answered any questions we had about the games. A small business like this deserves to succeed. I've been back a few times but not as often as I would like. If you're looking games to remind you of the halcyon days come here. read more

Very awesome little retro gaming store the owner was very helpful and even gave me a free game with my purchase which I thought was awesome everyone should check this place out and support this shop read more

I decided to check it out and was pretty easy to find. I'd met Armando and was a very nice person. I was overwhelmed with all of the stuff he had for sale. Bought 4 dreamcast games there. Very knowledgeable about his stuff and passionate about video games. Definitely recommend his place for your retro gaming needs. read more

Awesome Armando the owner was very nice and helpful. Definitely coming back to get my games.

Recently moved to Ontario about a year ago and I found this place via Instagram. Bought a few PS1 and PS2 games during my multiple visits. Each time the owner Jose was friendly and very helpful. All the games were fairly priced. If you buy multiple items Jose is always giving you a deal for shopping with him, at least that's my experience. The visit that pushed me to wite my first review was my Playstation slim was giving me a disc read error. I took it to Jose and he said it was the laser. He suggested I replace the laser and that should do the trick. He didn't have the part but said I could get it on Ebay for $10. He said once I got the part to bring it in with my Playstation and he would switch them out. What I thought was a honorable characteristic was that he didn't try to take advantage and upsell me a new refurbished console. He knew what the problem was and told me how to fix it. I did as he suggested and Jose switched out the lenses in less than 2 minutes. To add to his amazing service, he didn't even charge me for switching the lasers out. I am now a customer for life. I will spend my money here first before I do at any other shop, because owners like Jose need to stay around. read more

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I absolutely love this place. I've been a gamer for a long time and it's tough finding old retro games because they don't make them anymore. Pixel Vault Games has everything you need under one roof. I was very impressed with their selection as well as the friendliness, fairness and professionalism of Armando, the owner who I got to talk to for a while. Great guy, great business. read more

Hidden gem ! Loved this place. Went after reading the reviews and I can see why everyone comes here. We were running late and they were getting ready to close. The owner opened his doors for us and helped us pick games. We purchased two systems and got a lot of games. He was nice enough to give us a discount. He was honest and extremely helpful. Will definitely be coming back for more games. This place knows there stuff ! read more

Such a great place, all sorts of games for every console and they'll fix anything! Fixed my Super Nintendo and my gameboys. The prices are great and the service is so helpful. I really think everyone should come in and buy some retro game . read more

Awesome video game store! Have all the retro games that you'd be looking for. Great customer service

Super nice guy running the place. Really good on making a deal. I went to look at games for a N64 and his selection was solid with all the games I remember being the best ones back in the day. I also got some accessories that he had and was temped to get other games from different systems because of his great selection. read more

Great service. Awesome store. Hands down, I will be back again. Got some pretty awesome stuff especially if you're into the retro games

I love coming over to this place. The owner, Armando, is very nice and always has a helping hand ready for anyone that walks in his store. We were able to get a few games and consoles for really inexpensive/comparable prices. read more