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    3.8 (97 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Mohammed N.

    Environment was good. Selecton was good. Great video game store to chill and hang out

    Tam N.

    Chris and his store are amazing. Customer service and prices are the best in the area. Plus, they have tons of collectable toys, movies, music, shirts, etc. A must go to for fans of the genre!!!

    After three years of outstanding service, I finally decided to write a review. Every time I shop here, I'm surprised at all of the amazing deals that I find. I have bought an amazing collection of Xbox 360 games over the years, and it's all thanks to Retro Games. The variety of titles they carry is unbelievable, and the fair prices are unfathomable. They even sell other gaming related items, such as comic books and action figures. The employees greet me every time I walk inside, and they are always helpful with finding exactly what I'm looking for. They are so knowledgeable about games and what to look out for. The quality of their discs are amazing. I've never received a disc that was completely scratched and unplayable. Everything about this place is phenomenal, and I'm so lucky to live so close to it. I cannot recommend them enough!

    Nick A.

    Ok store for those who like to find older video games. But when I tried selling my cards, they don't take in every yugioh card or pokemon that is even in at least good condition. That is too sell. They are a bit too cheap. There are specialties at okay prices. Need to do better on deals.

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    Awesome game store. Great selection of games and consoles. Got a Neo geo cd in pristine condition. Love it!

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    5 months ago

    Friendly customer service, fair prices for trading in Pokémon cards. Would go back again!

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    Sick store, super unique and they have a lot of what I needed, service was super good, and got a huge bang for my buck

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    1 year ago

    Understanding and efficient service will buy again soon with a lot of variety of cards both for yugioh and pokemon

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    1 year ago

    Love this store, they always have what I'm looking for at reasonable prices. Will be sure to continue to visit and support

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    2 years ago

    Great customer service and prices around town . Also a lot variety of items . Best place in Huntington Beach

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    They have a lot of good things here and I love the name of this place go show them so good thing and very good people

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    Glad to hear you enjoy the store! Thank you!

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    Ask the Community - Retro Games Plus

    Do they have a disc resurfacing machine?

    Do you have anything for Skylanders?

    there is! theres a big case in the back and a small bucket in the front.

    How much would battery replacements be?

    $10-$15

    Do you guys repair gameboy game save battery?

    Yes we can do battery replacements

    Do you guys have gameboy games and do you buy gameboy games?

    Hi yes we have Gameboy games and we also buy gameboy games :)

    Do you have Pokemon Platinum?

    Hi our inventory changes daily as we get trade ins on a daily basis. The best thing to do would be to give the store a quick call and they could let you know the current inventory and if we have that title in stock :)

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    My son wanted to sell some Pokémon cards and they were very accommodating and insightful.

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    4.3(37 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    4 years in business

    *Updating my review to something more neutral but still reflects my experience. I found out that…read morethis store's short staffed and that's probably why there's a lack of clear communication. I hope they're able to get the help that they need to help support their community, but I still stand by the frustration experienced when attempting to reach out multiple times.* I've spent a good amount of time calling this store trying to get ahold of a worker for clarification on a tournament they are holding. The phone doesn't even fully ring before you get sent to voicemail so I want to assume they're declining the call, but hopefully I'm wrong. Called since their opening and between the hours and still no luck talking to someone. They don't respond to their socials either. This feels very unwelcoming to new folks trying to stop by and support their shop. Unfortunately I cant comment on anything else from this shop as this was enough to deter me and my friends from wanting to visit, but it's great to hear from their community about their situation which clearly means their locals are happy playing there.

    Amazing staff and super chill environment. You can tell the people here have a lot of friends here…read morein the community. They host a lot of cool events and tournaments and the owner is really nice. I saw him give kids some "help" getting their grail cards multiple times. He's a kid at heart so he always tries his best to help their eyes light up. I always go here to check out their new Gundam models even though they're mainly known for their TCG and other collectables. If you're looking for TCG, always come early and speak to the staff about what they have coming in because you guys know the struggles are real right now!

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    Bookoff - Costa Mesa - Pokemon cards

    Bookoff - Costa Mesa

    3.7(285 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $

    Maybe it's the proximity of this particular location to Japanese businesses or perhaps there's just…read moresomething about this part of OC, but I found this Bookoff to be a delight. Sure, the parking can be hectic sometimes. After all, there is a Tokyo Central right next to it, but that's what makes this location so good. You can spend hours perusing the aisles for some good finds but can take a break and get some Pocky or a bento or a Fanta nearby without ever breaking theme. What's even better is it feels like the employees enjoy working here. They greet you warmly when you walk in and that hospitality Japan is known for is reflected in this staff, even if they aren't Japanese and this isn't Japan; the spirit still carries. So does the nostalgia walking through the aisles. If you played video games throughout the 90s to now you'll see pieces of your childhood everywhere you look: a Super Famicom with Chrono Trigger for sale or a Vegeta action figure going Super Saiyan or the many mangas of Rumiko Takahashi such as Ranma 1/2 or Inuyasha. In encapsulates otaku culture through the ages well. Even looking for books of different genres and authors can be found, some new but most used. It doesn't mean they aren't good. It just means they're pre-loved. This means you can get a bargain for some books you might have been meaning to check out for a great price. They also have book sales all the time. If you feel a need to lighten your collection at home, whether it be action figure or games you no longer play, Bookoff buys them from you. It means your cash could go even further if you have things to sell. Though the size of Bookoffs in America does have me wishing they were larger like their Japanese counterparts they do pack quite a lot for the space they occupy. You can spend 15 minutes to multiple hours here, depending on what you're looking for. I say that means it's worth checking out. After all, the worst that can happen is if you don't find anything to tickle your fancy you can always go to Tokyo Central or IKEA right after.

    I love this spot. It's one of the OGs, and I've been coming here for a long time. There are some…read moregenuinely great finds--plenty of $1 items, solid deals on DVDs, and every once in a while something really special slips through the cracks. That said, the pricing is all over the place. It's obvious they rely heavily on some kind of algorithm to assign value, and when it works in your favor, it really works. I've picked up items worth hundreds of dollars for a few bucks. But the flip side is rough--things priced at $100 that you could easily find for $10-15 elsewhere. That inconsistency is both the magic and the frustration. Selling to them is another story. They'll give you next to nothing unless it's something truly high-end, and even then, you're usually better off selling elsewhere. The margins are so far off at times that it really makes you wonder who's willing to take those deals. They do require ID and seem to follow the rules, but the reality is this kind of setup attracts people who either don't know what they have, don't care, are impatient, or are desperate. And yes, it also likely attracts people unloading stolen goods because they know the items are valuable, even if the payout is low. The store itself is very DIY. Nothing is cataloged, staff can't really help you with inventory, and what you see is what's available. Customer service is minimal--they're mostly focused on sorting and loss prevention. There's also an awkward dynamic between management and floor staff that you can feel when you're in there. At the end of the day, this place is a gamble. Sometimes you walk out feeling like you scored big. Other times you find something rare and exciting that's priced so high it might as well be untouchable. It almost screams desperation and lack of knowledge on the selling side--but ironically, that's exactly what brings in so much good stuff. If you know what you're doing and have patience, this place can be incredible. If not, it'll just feel chaotic.

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    GameStop

    GameStop

    3.3(77 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Today I went into the store because they had a specific item that I wanted. A gentleman over the…read morephone was nice, answered any questions I had and held my item. When I arrived I told the woman named London (738458) that I had 5 trade-in's as the gentleman said it was ok to do. Almost immediately she starts raising her voice and saying that I can't stack. I told her that I was aware and was going to make 5 separate transactions. I brought my boyfriend and 3 children. With the same tone she continued to talk down to me and says that she doesn't take toys but the posters were ok. Again she proceeds to tell me that I can't stack and that it's 18 and over only that can trade, no children. The gentleman that I spoke to earlier apologizes to me for his mistake and I understood. As I continued to ask her questions to make sure I understood how trade ins work she continued to raise her voice, almost yelling. My anxiety started kicking in and asked her to stop talking to me in that manner, I was simply asking questions to better understand. I requested the gentleman to help me and she said, "no, I'm the manager and he's in training!" I had to ask her a total of two times to stop raising her voice at me for her to stop. On the inside I was on the verge of wanting to cry. I pretended like what she did didn't bother me just so I can get items as they were gifts. I was embarrassed with the treatment, especially in front of my family. My two boys only aged 9 and 11. Please change this behavior of hers. Negative attitude like that will be the downfall of the rest of the GameStop stores. I recently renewed my membership and would hate for that to happen. I will now be avoiding this store at all costs. Store address: 2200 Harbor BLVD Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Date and time of incident; 12/6/2025 Transaction: 1:29pm

    Just went into this GameStop to get my pokemon cards graded for the first time and had a great…read moreexperience. We were helped by Leia, who was very knowledgeable about grading cards and was kind enough to teach us the process. Although it does cost a little bit to grade cards, the overall process was pretty quick and easy. The store itself was super clean, all the staff were very kind, and the selection was good. All in all, this is a really good GameStop store with great staff.

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