How am I only finding out about this place?…read more After stopping into Burke Street pizza for the first time, the retro signage on the door caught my eye and we had to go and check it out. I was immediately welcomed by a wall of pokémon themed collectibles and a christmas tree decorated with the like. So cute! It was also really neat to see these retro games and consoles that could really take front and center stage. Unlike other used game stores, they really elevated and gave these a more dignified showcasing of value. Had me questioning whether I should be selling my old game boy games and consoles! Seems to be a market for this and I'm glad to see it. Felt like walking into an EB Game store for me. Shows how long I've been around. Sheesh.

Love this awesome shop! So much variety from games to consoles. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff…read moretoo!

This place is a gamers dream!!…read more They have a wide variety of collectibles from Funko pops, Pokémon cards, figurines, a back room filled with plushies, game controllers etc. They have board games, retro games for different older gaming consoles, I mean really just about all things gaming. Every time I stop in with my son, he gets lost in all there is to see! Prices in my opinion are steep, but that's always the case with these type of things! The staff are available if you need help, but nothing special. They do keep everything neat and organized, so that's a plus. If you're in to gaming, it's worth a shot to stop in!

The business is amazing, good customer service and inclusive to my friends and I. They showed us…read morethe trendiest supplies being sold and gave us a sneak peak of the next latest. Thank you O and C

This place stinks. Come here for Pokemon tournaments. No room for parents. No bathroom and no…read moreInternet.

I found HHQ via Wizards.com as a host for the new D&D 5th Edition trial games. This store is…read moreperfect and primarily for tabletop gaming. There are many tables and groups for playing everything from Pokemon TCG and My Little Pony, to Pathfinder and all-out Warhammer. The owner is cool, and has gaming supplies and snacks for sale in a clean and fun environment. Check it out. Bring friends.

Not sure how I have lived here for 20+ years and never stepped foot into McKay's until this…read moreweekend. Holy crap! Huge selection of records, CDs, DVDs, toys, etc.. I have been adding to my record collection and scored some good quality used records. Note, there is some junk that you have to weed through, but overall I was very pleased with the selection.

Found myself here looking for a couple used cookbooks I wanted…read more Let me tell you, this place is a lot bigger than you think a used book store should be. They also have so much more like collectibles, musical equipment and much more. You can definitely kill a few hours here if you aren't careful. So much to see. I did find a couple books I wanted at a good price. I also found a used computer keyboard I needed. The books are somewhat organized but finding specific authors can be challenging. Their book collection is extensive. The staff was friendly and there is plenty of parking. I'll be going back to spend more time. I didn't have a lot of time to spend. If you're into books, and more, check it out

I don't live in Mount Airy anymore, but every time I come home to visit I stop by Paradise Games…read more They just opened a few years ago, but I wish they'd been around when I was a kid because they're basically my dream shop. They've got a good selection of tabletop games, card games, video games, used systems, and figures. They also host tons of tournaments and almost always have something new and interesting going on in the shop. Unfortunately I only know about all this from their Facebook, but it makes me happy to know that they're doing so well. The staff is especially friendly and work hard to keep the Facebook page up to date and their store clean and well stocked. Literally the only con I can think of is that they are so knowledgeable about old games that it would be impossible to rip them off since they know the value of all their classics! I guess that's a small price to pay for a great shop.

I finally got the chance to visit The Comic Monstore on a rainy, dreary Saturday morning. The comic…read moreselection was amazing. There were so many to choose from. I saw issues that I wanted, as well as issues I didn't know I wanted. I enjoyed their toy section, as well. But I didn't partake this time because I bought waaay too many comics lol. The young lady at the counter was very helpful and nice. I really appreciated our conversation about the new Superman movie. It was a great visit even though the weather wasn't. I'd gladly take that trek from Charlotte anyway now that I've seen it for myself. If you're in the area, definitely check them out.

Easily the best comic shop in North Carolina, hands down!!!…read more Five stars plus one extra for the magic their shop brings to our community

In the area visiting friends in Hickory, I spotted this comic shop close by and decided to stop by…read moreand check them out. I was astonished at the variety and depth of stock items. Comics, cards, figurines, Pops, Star Wars collectibles, Star Trek collectibles, Hot Wheels, etc. I would not have believed the huge stocks from the outside. Plus some oversized Star Wars items: R2D2, a Droid, and a diorama of Dogabah. These guys are fans first and retailers second. Had a nice conversation about comics and left them with information on checking out my collection and possible deals. They were friendly and knowledgeable and willing to help. Check them out! Just leave enough time to browse around and maybe find that one item you have been looking for.

Great services Pretty quiet…read more Has collectibles and movies that someone can spend some time browsing

I loved Player's Choice. It was the quintessential local video game store. Not a big box chain…read more Just owned and operated by guys who lived in the Triad and shared in the passion of video games and, to a lesser extent, anime and that kind of stuff. Player's Choice was ahead of its time and I'm not sure the City of High Point's population/economy was big nor "advanced" enough to sustain it. I think a store like Player's Choice was better-suited for bigger cities and metropolitan areas with larger gaming communities that had more disposable income. New and rare video games, consoles, and anime weren't cheap! Gaming can be an expensive hobby. I visited this Player's Choice store in High Point multiple times in the late 90s. My mom used to drive me over 30 minutes just to get to the flagship store in Winston-Salem on Robinhood Road: https://www.yelp.com/biz/game-on-winston-salem. However, around the time this location opened, circa 1998, I was old enough to drive. I'd either come here by myself or bring my friends. As high schoolers, we couldn't afford much here, but it was still fun to visit and browse. This location was only five minutes from our house so needless to say, I was very happy it opened. Player's Choice had game rental plans well before services like GameFly. I got some great deals on used anime OVAs on VHS. Even in the late 90s, I could tell this store was struggling. During my visits, business in the store couldn't compare to the business I saw at the Robinhood location. Across the country, video game shops like this have been closing in droves because the demand for physical media isn't what it used to be. The Robinhood store, which eventually changed its name to Game On, officially closed on January 4, 2020. This used to be the Staples shopping center, but Harbor Freight is now the anchor in Staples' old space. And today, a Boost Mobile store is where Player's Choice used to be. Thanks for the memories, Player's Choice of High Point. Gone, but never forgotten.