Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Akiba HQ

    5.0 (4 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM

    Akiba HQ Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Akiba HQ

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kwun H.
    69
    116
    48

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Akiba HQ

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Toy Stores 8,187 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Planet Mix - Happy digging!

    Planet Mix

    4.2(29 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $

    Planet Mix is a great little shop packed wall to wall with CDs, DVDs, some video games, and a few…read morefun collectibles. It has that nostalgic charm that makes you want to take your time and dig around for hidden gems. The worker inside was super friendly and welcoming, and I appreciated being able to browse at my own pace. Prices were fair, and the selection included everything from well-known classics to more obscure finds you don't see too often. The store is owned by The Record Man next door, which focuses more on vinyl records, so it's a nice combo if you're into all kinds of physical media. There's a small parking lot between the two shops which makes it convenient to check out both in one stop. I ended up finding a few cool items to add to my collection and will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area treasure hunting.

    I came here out of curiosity and discovered an extensive collection of classical music records,…read moreincluding vintage Deutsche Grammophon records from tons of composers! All records in here are just $5, which made buying here an absolute treat. I walked out with 4 LPs for the price of a lunch. The two gentlemen at the front desk were very friendly. They went in the back to look for Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode when I asked, and brought out CDs even though they did not have the vinyls. It turns out they are attached to the neighboring Record Man store, and they suggested I look there for LPs. I would definitely come back and highly recommend!

    Photos
    Planet Mix - Ryu and Akuma

    Ryu and Akuma

    Planet Mix - Planet Mix!

    Planet Mix!

    Planet Mix - Planet Mix!

    See all

    Planet Mix!

    Gamestop - Picked up a Bowman Mega Box

    Gamestop

    2.9(68 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    This location does NOT open at 10am. It opens at 11am. Don't waste your time in getting here at…read more10am. Besides that, great service. Honest employees. I'm not a huge fan of how Gamestop handles trade in pricing, it is unfair. I also understand that isn't warranted by location, its just a gamestop thing. Overall; great employees, smallish store.

    This is more of an indictment of Gamestop the corporation than this specific location. The people…read morewho work here are perfectly nice, though I feel bad that they are forced to push Gamestop membership on customers past the first few "No thanks yous." I was given a $25 gift card. I wasn't able to use it online, which was my first issue. I figured it would work better in store, so I delayed picking up a new game (Lego Batman!) so that I could use my gift card on it. I came in today, and they didn't have the game (even though it was released about 2 weeks ago). I was offered the game on a console I don't have. Brick-and-mortar store, you had one job. I eventually settled on buying a Mario Galaxy Amiibo. The first register wouldn't take the card, the second register also wouldn't take it. The employee told me to call the customer service number (vs trying to help me resolve this). I went outside and did it, and the automated system told me that there was an error with my gift card and to go back into the store to resolve it. I had zero confidence that spending more time on this would resolve anything so I gave up. Another thing I noticed was that there were 4-5 employees around doing things but somehow I ended up waiting in line for a long time. Will definitely be avoiding spending my money here. As I was giving up on Gamestop I placed an online order for Lego Batman for pickup at Best Buy on my way home.

    Photos
    Gamestop
    Gamestop
    Gamestop

    See all

    The Experience Share

    The Experience Share

    4.7(57 reviews)
    14.8 mi
    $$

    Love this place. I always prefer shopping here whenever I…read morecan. Support local! Games store for gamers :)

    This place is absolutely fantastic and gives me major nostalgic vibes the moment I walk in. It's a…read moresmall corner video game store packed from floor to ceiling with all kinds of goodies. Everything is priced very fairly and competitive with mainstream retailers, online platforms, and even other retro game shops. They do it all here: retro and new video games, consoles, trading cards, plushies, accessories, and more. I feel truly lucky to have found this spot. It's officially my new go-to for anything gaming-related, whether I need something ASAP, want to get a game disc resurfaced, or just want to pop in and see what's new. Their backroom looks like it's bursting with even more treasures and I'm excited to see how they grow over time. I wish San Francisco had more places like this because the city is really lacking when it comes to true video game stores. We don't even have a Gamestop anymore in the heart of the city. The closest video game store is in Stonestown, which can be very inconvenient to get to. They also have some awesome free-to-play arcade setups and welcome people to just hang out inside, which gives the place a really laid-back, community vibe. If you're looking for a specific game or system and they don't have it, they'll even take your number and give you a call once they track it down. Such a thoughtful touch. I especially love their preowned deals like the buy two, get one free promo for games priced $11.99 or less. I can't wait to come back for my next haul.

    Photos
    The Experience Share
    The Experience Share - Free to play!

    Free to play!

    The Experience Share - Front door

    See all

    Front door

    The Retro Fix II TURBO - Business info

    The Retro Fix II TURBO

    4.4(67 reviews)
    28.4 mi

    Had a fantastic collection of retro games, consoles, and games/anime memorabilia. The big draw for…read moreme however was the selection of Japanese arcade games, including WACCA my personal favourite. These were all in excellent condition and with the latest updates. Staff were always friendly and helpful. I was extremely sad to hear of the The Retro Fix II's closure, and wish all the staff the best of luck moving forward.

    Bought a "refurbished" DS here for my kid's Christmas present here Dec. 2025 (and a bunch of other…read morevintage consoles and games over the years). Seemed to work fine to me, but my kid found a problem with the contrast and/or screen when he tried to play Christmas morning. We took it back to the location on Campbell Ave where I bought it. Showed the manager/owner and provided receipts. He said they would fix the DS because it was sold "refurbished." He said it would be ready in a few weeks, after the new year, and took my contact into. Never heard back. Called the store after the first month came and went. No answer. Months go by and my kid keeps asking about it. I keep calling the location but then I read on their instagram that the shop is permanently closed. But they they're still doing business online. So I reach out to their instagram and email the address on their Shopify, where in fact they are now selling a metallic blue DS, just like the one I bought in December! Still no reply. Hope to hear back now that I'm posting about this problem.

    Photos
    The Retro Fix II TURBO - Video Games

    Video Games

    The Retro Fix II TURBO - Video Games

    Video Games

    The Retro Fix II TURBO - Video Games

    See all

    Video Games

    GameTime Hobby Shop - Inside of the shop

    GameTime Hobby Shop

    3.9(36 reviews)
    24.7 mi

    Hands down one of the best card shop in the Bay Area. They have plenty of singles, sealed, slabs,…read moreand even bulk. Employees are helpful and knowledgeable even when there's an influx of customers. Trades are done quickly and accurately. Good value on single cards and packs for the most part! Definitely check and do your research to make sure you're getting a good deal. A lot of the employees are better at customer service than a lot of card shops in the Bay Area. Would love to see more Japanese sealed product available too! A variety of different TCGs available along with accessories and merch! They also have a variety of video games along with consoles available for trade and purchase!

    I had a pretty frustrating experience at GameTime Hobby Shop. I came in to trade some Pokémon cards…read morefor store credit so I could pick up an F1 Topps hobby box. When I first walked in, the box was clearly marked at $359.99. I went to the counter, and to be fair, the employee was helpful and gave me a reasonable offer of $365 in store credit, which I agreed to. No issues there. But when we walked over to grab the hobby box, the price had suddenly jumped to $510.99. That's a huge difference, and it happened while I was literally in the store. When I pointed it out, I was told they were "updating prices" and that they could only honor the original price if I had taken a picture of it. That's not how you run a business. Changing prices during store hours--especially while a customer is actively making a purchase--is unprofessional and unfair. Expecting customers to take pictures of price tags just in case they change minutes later is ridiculous. I understand prices fluctuate, especially in collectibles, but updates like that should be handled before opening or after closing--not in the middle of a transaction. This experience left a bad impression, and I'd be cautious about doing business here again.

    Photos
    GameTime Hobby Shop - Inside of the shop

    Inside of the shop

    GameTime Hobby Shop
    GameTime Hobby Shop

    See all

    Akiba HQ - toys - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...