(+) Writing a review to help out this local business. I had no idea they have a decent arcade in…read morethe adjoining room. Definitely worth stopping by to check out. (+) What I appreciated most were the prices for the arcade (a quarter for most, some still only $0.50), classic cost for classic games. That makes it so much more accessible to try different ones. I also like the old school way of dropping quarters in the slot. (+) Huge space, variety of stuff, a few pinball machines, some shooting games (love Time Crisis and Area 51), sports, driving, fighting etc. (+) Great local alternative to big name entertainment places where you have to buy a game card, swipe, then quickly realize after a very short time you've run out of credit for the overpriced gameplay. (+) Nice owner, told us about their app you can use to scan QR codes on the machines and tells you info about the game and how to play. Combination of retro and modern technology!

Joe and the team are super helpful, hard working and knowledgeable, not many places like this,…read moreclassic arcade with classic game store attached. A must visit for Simi Valley

It's Wednesday, and online hours say they're open from 11:45 AM through 7:00 PM. Arrived at 2:45 to…read morelocked doors and staff (presumably) that informed me they open at 4:00 PM. Hours posted online indicate that the only day they open as late as 4:00 PM is Thursday. Update your online information accordingly so that people don't waste their time. Completely threw off my day, and wish I would have chosen elsewhere.

Awesome store! Found a few rare gems for some of my older systems for a really good deal. Shawn…read moreeven threw a couple of games in for free. Will definitely be back.

Friendly, helpful, easy to navigate. Tons of inventory. Just a really great place, including…read moreposters and other memorabilia.

Called to check if they had pokemon cards that were listed online their social media and was told…read morethey don't discuss pricing online. After i drove almost an hour to their store staff was rude and dismissive and product was being sold at market price which is why they don't discuss pricing over the phone.

A & J Games does not repair cellphone screens. Yelp's AI automatically sent an RFP to them when I…read morewas looking for an authorized Samsung repair shop. A waste of both parties' time and energy. They were kind enough to reply that they do not provide the service I required. It was appreciated but I wasn't looking for them specifically.

They fixed my old IMac Desktop they charged a reasonable price als they have a huge selection of…read moregames from different eras and will also buy your games love this place they ate into Pokemon cards and action figures and console repairs they even sell old consoles games etc the are great and very pleased with my iMac thanks guys

needed to fix my Nintendo Switch OLED controller and service men knew exactly what to do. paid $65…read moredollars compared to $140 if i sent it into nintendo themselves. perfect deal and good business

I've had a disappointing experience here at Videomen and have been holding off on writing my review…read moreuntil now. I took my childhood Nintendo DS Lite to Videomen to get the top screen fixed as it was broken. I've been waiting for years to get the screen fixed and was excited to finally see it happen. When I came to pickup my DS, I noticed there was a popped pixel on the new screen. I told the guy who was working there who I think is the owner that there is a popped pixel and if he could install a new screen. He said he couldn't do that and all replacement screens have popped pixels. I ended up paying and still have a defective screen. I would never come back here or recommend this place to anyone.

Possibly the best comic book store in the Valley. Been going for years, mostly on FCBD in May, and…read morethey handle that event really went despite the crowd. They also have a lot of signing events, which is pretty cool! Really appreciate that they have a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff are super helpful and take time to chat with you and give solid recommendations. Been to other stores that feel very judgey and just want you out ASAP. Collector's Paradise is the complete opposite. Layout is nice and spacious giving room to browse. The sections by author took me a while to get used to. Good selection and I love that authors randomly drop in and sign copies (and the store sells them at face value).

Great local comic book shop. My son wanted a manga and I called to see if they had it in stock…read more Luckily they did and were kind enough to set it aside for a few minutes until we got there. They have a good selection of comics, graphic novels and manga. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Support your local bookstores / shops!

Got a ps2 for a great price from here and the guy Austin working there was the man he helped me out…read moreand made good game recommendations for me. Definitely stop in for all gaming related things new and old

A few years back, there used to be a GameStop across the street from Gameplay - it's a testament to…read morethings that they ended up outliving it and thriving. A truly local video game chain, and I've always had a pleasant time with both the owner and staff. Great selection, fair prices, and they'll always let you know when you'll want to "come on down" for the latest releases. Great all around!

Finally got to check this spot out! Been following them on Instagram for a while now and haven't…read moregotten the chance to visit until a few days ago. We stopped by after work so the rush hour was a bit crazy but made it in time before they closed! We had to loop around since they don't have a designated parking lot and all the street parking was basically full. Managed to find a spot about a block away and not bad of a walk at all. We were mainly here for the Baldur's Gate 3 blind bags for the beautiful oversized d20's but checked out all the other cool stuff they have here! I believe the owner is Mandie and she was super sweet and had great energy when my bf and I dropped by! We managed to pull a Rare (Mizora) and a Rare (Halsin) which was really cool from just buying two packs. They have other cool merch like pokemon, final fantasy, dnd, and even some anime stuff. Highly recommend checking this shop out and supporting local businesses! Great place to buy a gift for anyone. Prices are a bit more than retail but nothing too crazy. Looks like they also have events like card games and art showcases. I know they recently had a Baldur's gate 3 signing which is amazing! Looking forward to dropping by again! IG: @ammysalamii

Do not walk, RUN to this cool new store!…read more I set foot into this new and pre-owned gamer lifestyle shop looking for last-minute Christmas gifts (shame on me). I'm proud to report that GeekyGlamorous has something for every geek and gamer in your life! The beautiful blue corner store stood out on this specific stretch of shops on Burbank Blvd. I was there for one of their Christmas deals: a mug, pair of socks, and candy gift set all wrapped up with a gift tag for $25! Such a great value, I bought way more than one. Inside you are greeted by toys, clothes, trinkets, tchotchkes, knicknacks, baubles, stickers, and doodads themed from your favorite anime, comics, and video games. Even GeekyGlamorous-branded pins, stickers, necklaces, and bracelets. There's also blind box figures, posters, calendars... Some items are pre-owned, most are new from reputable vendors like BioWorld who specialize in licensed merch. Although this is not the biggest space, but the layout is really well-thought out and makes the store feel large. Mrs. GeekyGlamorous, the store owner, was there when I visited. She is a saint to entertain all of my annoying questions and is super friendly and personable. At no point did I feel pressured or like I was being sold something. I dug her aesthetic choices like the table comprised of Super Famicon game cartridges. Fun Fact: Super Famicon cartridges are cheaper than SNES cartridges... or the table where the POS system is has loads of memorabilia and ephemera under the glass. There will be rotating pop-up shops monthly-- right now for instance in December '24 there's a setup from Dispel Dice. There will also be community events like game nights held at the shop, too. I'm stoked for this new store, it's like an indie Expo or Comic Con!

I really wish I liked this store but I just seem to always walk out disappointed. I found a game…read morethat was a great price and brought it to the counter and the guy working started looking up the price and changed it right in front of me. I told him "isn't it the price that's marked on there?" And proceeded to point at his sign that basically said he could change the prices at any time without notice. It seems like he goes on eBay and doubles whatever he sees. I get that places need to make a profit but tripling the price from what's on the sticker is a little misleading because you're pretty much running a gamble if it's going to be cheaper online once he looks it up at the register. If he listed a game for $20 and then found it online for $5, would he lower the price? Yeah, I'm not holding my breath.

Apparently getting pokemon stock at distribution isn't enough for this store and its greedy owner…read more The owner with the beard and ponytail spends his days off memorizing the refill timers of the local pokemon vending machines so he can pop in the minute they refill and take the product to resell at scalped prices in his store. Incredibly rude/cold to anyone and everyone, a couple of the people in my friend group have had the exact same experience with him. Would be nice to be able to get a pack or two for retail every now and then. Don't buy here, don't support him. He's not in it for the love of the hobby or community, he's in it for the money.

As far as a professional and personable group of people, working in the music industry, Metal Blade…read moreRecords is top notch. Everyone I have dealt with made me feel like my issue was a priority to them. The walked me through the process and treated me like I was family. I have so much respect for the label and love the way they do things. Tracy and her staff are truly a class act.