I highly recommend stopping into this place for three reasons…read more One, you need a serotonin boost Two, you're a tourist and want something very New York and actually unique to the city that you won't really find anywhere else Three, you're a collector or thinking about getting into retro video games Video Games New York has been around forever and I really hope it stays that way for a long time. It honestly feels like one of the last spots in the city where you can walk in and see this huge, slightly chaotic collection of games and consoles all in one place. The Nintendo 64 section is probably my favorite part. They have so many different variations it's kind of nostalgic overload in the best way. And they've also started adding video game soundtrack vinyls which is really dope and fits the vibe perfectly. The staff is also super cool and really knowledgeable without being overbearing. Just don't go in only to browse. Try to grab something if you can, even if it's just one of the anime themed sodas or a small piece of merch. Places like this really feel like they deserve the support so they can stick around.

What a nostalgic place for videogame lovers. It's a tiny shop, but it's packed from top to bottom…read morewith vintage, rare, imported, and new games too. They also buy your used items for credit or cash. With the Knicks win, they had a video of KAT visiting here with all his nostalgic for videogames. The husband definitely found so much joy being here and the collection is quite a hidden gem. The people who work here are very knowledgeable.

I was here before back in 2021 but only wrote a review of the place on Google so on my 2nd trip…read morehere, this is going on Yelp. I enjoy going to game shops with variations of games that span across all generations and not just current gen like Gamestop. I just came in for a few games after trading in a couple of old games and the transaction was pretty smooth. I might come back around here since there are a few other games here that caught my eye.

Selection (4/5): Tons of classic games especially in the Nintendo department. It brought a ton of…read morenostalgia especially for the Gameboy advance and SP which I had as a kid. Their selection is super impressive for all these classic games as it seemed like they had hundreds of games for classic systems. Service (3/5): No one really greeted us or were particularly friendly when we walked in. They gave us no issues though. The store's ambiance could be improved though because it seemed like boxes were just strewn in the back and the decorations weren't particularly enticing. Value (3/5): The retro games here are quite expensive! Some of the Gameboy advanced games are $60 and the machines were especially expensive. For example, the SP was almost $200. I guess it kind of makes sense since they aren't manufactured any more and it's in a premium location.

If you're a Nintendo fan, the Nintendo New York store is more than just a retail shop. It's a…read morenostalgia trip, a museum, and a photo opportunity all rolled into one. Every time we visit NYC, this is one of our must-stop destinations. Walking through the doors instantly brings back memories of decades spent playing Nintendo games. The store is packed with merchandise, including shirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, plushies, collectibles, accessories, and just about everything else a Nintendo fan could want. One of the best parts of the experience is the life-sized character displays. The giant Mario installation is incredibly fun, and there are plenty of opportunities to take photos with iconic characters throughout the store. Even if you're not planning to buy anything, the displays alone are worth seeing. Another highlight is the small museum-like display case featuring Nintendo hardware through the years. Seeing classic Game & Watch units, the original Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, DS systems, and other vintage hardware is a wonderful trip down memory lane. As someone who grew up with many of these systems, I spent a lot of time admiring that collection. The only reason I'm not giving an unqualified rave review is the large area dedicated to Switch demo stations. I completely understand why they're there, but it often feels like too much floor space is devoted to people standing around playing games they likely already own at home. During busy periods, that area creates congestion and interrupts the flow of shoppers trying to browse the merchandise. Personally, I'd love to see some of that space converted into additional displays, collectibles, or exclusive merchandise. That said, it's a minor quibble in an otherwise fantastic experience. Whether you're a lifelong Nintendo fan or just looking for something unique to do in Manhattan, Nintendo New York is absolutely worth a visit. The merchandise is great, the nostalgia factor is off the charts, and the character displays make for some unforgettable photos. This isn't just a store. It's a Nintendo destination.

Awesome spot. 1) It…read moreis 2 floors of Japanese anime and video games goodness. 2) I liked the selection of Pokémon items that had. 3) Also, I like they had Mario hanging by the stairs.

Been checking out a bunch of stores recently and this place has soooooo much stuff. Anything you're…read morelooking for you can definitely find here. Owner is super friendly and helpful.

The store is small but has a lot of retro game and consoles. I bought a handheld console and the…read moreguy charges double the price than what it actually worth and he makes up his own prices in his head for video games and consoles. I would recommend going to a different store. you can find retro consoles and video games cheaper elsewhere. You're rude and you have no respect for others but yourself. All you see is when a customer comes into your small overcrowded store is dollar signs.

I spent years wishing for a comic shop in my neighborhood and a few years ago that wish was…read moregranted. Action City is a very classic shop with a great selection of modern mainstream comics. All the people who work there are very nice and helpful. I think they have really solid deals on rare comics and collectibles as well. I'm very happy to call it my local go to comic shop!

Nice place, worth a visit. Friendly staff, nice selection, clean store. They have dollar boxes!read more

I truly come in here just to waste time. From the employees I can chat with about random games or…read morefavorite anime characters (Rengoku....duh). It is riding on nostalgia. There's no market for game stores specifically besides GameStop. Big applause for your staff that have to deal with unpleasant beggars from Union square and scammers. I'd say I wish they had security but you do have that big Boulder of a manager. That's a start. There's games lol. Nothing much to say there since you can get your games online for current systems. Con: not enough Rengoku merch

I have bought two, count them, two PS2s from GameStop. Neither of them work…read more The first one was somehow sold to me despite being region locked for Japan. The second one, one of the controller ports doesn't work. My son figured it out in about 30 seconds. But nobody is spending that time at GameStop to evaluate whether or not these machines are working. Because I am 0 for 2, and probably going to be 0 for 3 unless the stars align. Oh, but there's a Guarantee! Well, what has it gotten me? The most lackluster customer service you can imagine! Offers to replace #2 with whatever comes next! Meanwhile, my son, whose gift this was, has been iced out for about a month while the customer service team (probably the lowest bidder, on the RFP) uses AI to send me meaningless responses. Nobody really stepping up. Nobody thinking that sending somebody two broken machines is at least one too many. Nobody mortified that GS seems to buy used machines without even giving them a 1 minute test. Support another retailer!

What an absolute gem of a store for every generation of video game enthusiasts. My kid spotted the…read moregiant Pokemon character in the window as we were driving somewhere else. I hadn't seen it, but on our way back, we stopped by, and it was like being transported to the 1980s in the best way possible. Digital Press Videogames had something for practically every video game system ever created, from Atari 2600 to ColecoVision cartridges to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One X and PlayStation 5. My kid, who is fascinated with vintage games, picked up a used GameBoy Color and a Pokemon game, while I bought an emulator to play all the classic games I enjoyed as a kid. The prices are more than reasonable, especially for the vintage stuff, and there were deals that were better than any chain store. The staff were helpful and friendly when my kid asked them questions, which I really appreciated. Amazing!

Nice place great service, first time I ever been there but Melvin helped me out he was one of the…read morenicest video game store employee I met. I was very happy with what I got.

Worst customer service experience I've had in a long time. They posted their returns and…read morecancelation policies on their website but refuse to honor them. They are refusing a full refund based on a mistake they made and a severe lack of communication on their part. They will absolutely steal your money and I believe them to be fraudulent.

The Atari 7800 ProSystem was my first video game console. My dad got one for our family sometime in…read morethe mid-to-late 80s so I was around the ages of four to seven when I played it. The Nintendo quickly took over so our time with the 7800 was short-lived. However, the 7800 will always hold a special place in my heart since it was the first. Also, it's the only console and games I no longer own because my mom gave them away (sore subject), so it only exists in my memory and feels elusive. The 7800 launched in North America in May 1986 at $140 (USD). In 2020 dollars, that's $329.53. Not cheap. The system was discontinued in 1992 and I think a big reason why is because Nintendo dominated the video game market. The 7800 was highly overshadowed by the NES and I believe it has gone down as one of Atari's least memorable consoles. Atari's best-known console is its first, the 2600/VCS (1977). The subsequent 5200 (1982), Lynx (1989) with its portable color screen, and Jaguar (1993) with 64 bits were also more popular. Sadly, the 7800 kind of faded into obscurity. Here's a list of the Atari 7800 games we had, to the best of my recollection. Most of these are classics. * Asteroids (1987) The graphics on this were pretty decent for the time. * Centipede (1987) Challenging. I found the box art to be fascinating and not at all what was portrayed on the television screen. * Choplifter! (1987) I loved this game. I thought it was funny you could squash hostages and I would trick my mom into killing them that way. * Dig Dug (1986) The concept of literally blowing up enemies to defeat them was strange and bizarre to me, even as a kid. * Food Fight (1987) Perhaps the most memorable 7800 game to me. I remember the piles of greens were quite puny and it was fun to eat the ice cream before it melted. * Ms. Pac-Man (1986) What I remember most about Ms. Pac-Man were the cutscenes that played in between stages, eventually showing a stork delivering a Pac-Man baby. * One-on-One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird (1987) This game taught me what "one-on-one" and double dribble (and/or traveling) meant and introduced me to Dr. J and Larry Bird. I probably thought Dr. J was an actual medical doctor. * Pole Position II (1986) As a kid, I had no idea what "Pole Position II" meant other than it was an F1 racing game. My first racing game experience. * Xevious (1986) This was my first shooter game and I had to learn how to differentiate airborne enemies and ground enemies. It took a different weapon to destroy each one. The controller for the 7800 was interesting because it featured a joystick and two side buttons. I remember our joysticks wore out fast and accumulated a lot of white powder/shavings/residue of some sort from all the friction the stick made with the controller base. I wouldn't regularly play a home console with a joystick again until the release of the Nintendo 64 in 1996. It was then that sticks became regular on game controllers again. Overall, I thought the graphics and gameplay on the 7800 were decent, but the sound definitely left something to be desired. The 7800 was backwards-compatible with 2600 games. My friend brought over some of his 2600 games and we played them that way. I remember Combat (1977) and Frogger (1981) in particular. I also somehow got my hands on, I believe, a copy of Asteroids (1983) for the 5200 (perhaps from overseas), but it didn't work on the 7800. The game would come through all garbled. These days (2020), Atari is still alive and kicking and its biggest news most recently is the launch of Atari Hotels. Yes, hotels. Video game-themed hotels in eight American cities with the first one slated to break ground in mid-2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Personally, I love the concept, but question its viability. Good luck, Atari! I'm rooting for you.

Bad smells from unwashed customers having sex and using drugs. I would not trust any of those…read moreseats. Very dingy and the keyboards are greasy or sticky. The employees watch everything you do, on their screens. Low light and general dis-ease, a very depressing place with an attitude it doesn't deserve to have.

Best place ever after a night of drinking. Just sign up for a membership and play some league all…read moremorning while you sober up. You can bring your own soju and get faded with some friends and league. Good smooch room also.

This place is a treasure!! Love supporting an indie bookstore, especially one with cute cats and…read morekind owners

Logos is a cozy, hidden gem for book lovers. They have a fantastic curated selection and a peaceful…read moreatmosphere that makes it easy to spend hours browsing. The staff is incredibly FRIENDLY and knowledgeable, too. Highly recommendedd!!!....