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    Deadted Collectibles Come-Up!
    Jasmine D.

    My go-to local game store! I'm from San Jose but never mind taking a little trip over to Cartridge Cartel. The owner is super chill and has a great selection of games and consoles from Xbox to Playstation generations, Nintendo gaming systems, and more! Be sure to pay this spot a visit, as of 2023, they have relocated to 43134 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538 (just in case Yelp hasn't been updated).

    Rene R.

    Came here just out of curiosity and ended up coming home with one of the all time greats. Owner is cool and will conversate with you about video games. Prices are extremely fair and honest compared to other locations

    Fox & Falco Amiibos, out of box, $10 each
    Kyle W.

    This place is so cool! Just came for the first time today. The owner was very cool - he greeted me right away, and was super nice to chat with. Their collection of retro games is honestly some of the best you'll find outside of a museum, and they've got a small but respectable collection of modern system games for sale as well. The prices aren't particularly low but I'd definitely call them fair, I got two Amiibos (Fox and Falco) for $10 each. The building itself is pretty tiny (I would be surprised if more than 4 folks could fit comfortably), so just be prepared for that. Overall, a very welcome addition to the area. I'll be back!

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    This place is the best video game store in all of Fremont! I was able to get lots of games for cheap prices and the staff was very nice.

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    Cute little game shop with retro games, lots of options and decent prices. A good option instead of eBay

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    Jonathan F.

    Thank you for the kind words! Always a pleasure!

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    Jonathan F.

    Appreciate the kind words! Thank you!

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    5 years ago

    Great place! Jon is awesome. Big retro game selection.

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    4 years ago

    Great little store. Came in to look around and found a game I had been looking for. Glad I discovered this place. Definitely will be back.

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    Jon is helpful and a good source of information for any and all things video game related! Clean, friendly and fun!!!

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    6 years ago

    Fremont needed a place like this and has for a long time. Cartridge Cartel has delivered big!

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    Great store, was able to pick up a few games with the help of the very knowledgeable owner! Will be back

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    6 years ago

    great selection of games, and really helpful owner. he has a great selection of games, consoles, and accessories

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    Jonathan F.

    Thanks for the kind words Elmer! Always a pleasure.

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    Do they buy used N64 games?

    Yes! We buy them for cash or store credit!

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    The Experience Share

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    4.7
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    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.

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    4.3
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    11.8 mi

    Previously went to their other location, which I assume is the first and was recommended to go to…read morethis one if I wanted to get repairs done to consoles I had. Which is exactly what I did. Brought in my old GBA SP which had a busted screen, I've watched videos on how to fix it, but wanted to also swap out the shell. So after countless videos of people saying the trickest part is the hinges, I figured it was best left for the professionals. I also wanted to mod the GBA SP charging port to a USB-C but with Eli's insight, replacing the screen with an IPS and upgrade to USB-C it would probably be better to just buy an entirely new Modded GBA SP. So I just stuck with the shell swap and new IPS screen. We ordered the parts from Ebay as he showed me what was available on 3/28/2026 and called me 4/9/2026 to let me know it was ready for pick up so roughly a 3 week turn around since he had to wait for the parts to be delivered. Finally had it back in my hands and it was beautiful, 15 settings on the brightness and it opened and close with those satisfying clicks the OEM came in. Couldn't be happier, I will say the buttons do rotate when I'm gaming a little too hard, but nothing like rotating them back into their place fixes it. As for the shop itself, BEAUTIFULY CLEAN, it's spotless and they really make this place feel like gamer heaven. All the games in the store were in their respective locations and you had no issues finding what you wanted. (Unless it was in a container with no label)

    These guys are scammers. Offered me $27 (a $20 game trade + tax and $5 in cash) for 6 games. They…read moredidn't say anything about a buyback rate, just checked if one of the games was real, and then glanced over the other games and made the offer without checking their prices online at all. They're selling some of their games at both locations for 2x eBay prices. The games I brought in can be found used online (GameStop and eBay) for a total of $150+. Not worth your time if you're looking for a fair deal on either a trade or even just a regular purchase.

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    4.4
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    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.

    What a gem! These guys are why we all love to support small businesses! My son was able to get…read moreanime comic books at a great deal here. The sweetest part about this shop is how there are many arcade machines for kids (of all ages) to play with. They've got a deal where you pay by the hour or buy an all day pass. They've got a section in the back for group gaming too! Bring the kids for a few hours on the weekend or before summer is over.

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