Although GameStop has long been known as a destination for the latest video game consoles and systems, those who prefer to step back in time while gaming may be pleased with the chain’s new offerings.
According to the company’s website, select locations across the country have become “retro stores,” offering yesterday’s video games that are normally only available on the GameStop website.
Vintage video games, which have seen a sharp rise in popularity since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, are typically purchased from independent stores or online on platforms like eBay.
According to GameStop, games, consoles, and accessories for the following systems are available on the company’s website and will soon be available in legacy stores:
- nintendo ds
- nintendo wii
- nintendo wii u
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
- nintendo 64
- nintendo gamecube
- nintendo game boy
- Nintendo Game Boy Advance
- sony playstation
- sony playstation 2
- sony playstation 3
- sony playstation vita
- Sega Genesis
- Sega Saturn
- Sega Dreamcast
- Microsoft Xbox
- Microsoft Xbox 360
According to GameStop, the following stores within a 50-mile radius of downtown Chicago will serve as legacy stores:
- 6451 W. Diversey St., 9th St., Chicago
- 5695 W. Toohey St., Niles
- 1818 165th Street, Hammond, Indiana
- 16205 Harlem Street. St D, Tinley Park
- 15864 S. LaGrange Rd D1E, Orland Park
- 6133 US Highway 6, Portage, Indiana
- 10033 77th St. 410th St., Pleasant Prairie, WI
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