Calico games is a genuinely wonderful place. Joey and Czar are some of the coolest, kindest people…read moreyou'll ever interact with. They are knowledgeable, passionate, and respectful. They have a love for gaming as an art that is rarely seen these days. Every interaction with these gentlemen is an absolute treat, and you really feel like part of the team here even just as a customer. I've purchased many games here and two consoles thus far, most recently a PlayStation 4 Pro. This console is clean, pristine, and doesn't have a single speck of dirt in the vents. That is incredibly rare - especially with a used item. Calico clearly refurbishes and takes good care of their consoles, unlike most places who just pawn off whatever they take in. Their game discs are practically brand new, even used, all of the discs I purchase have zero scratches to the naked eye, and play flawlessly. The prices are incredible, you can get like-new premium games for $4.99+, and that is absolutely fantastic worth. The PlayStation 4 Pro I purchased was $180 - an absolute beast of a deal! Most of all, I especially love how Joey and Czar remember me by name whenever I enter the store, it just really makes me feel special and cared for as a customer. Concluding, I genuinely appreciate that Calico Games caters to people who respect physical media. The staff clearly understand the value of disc-based and cartridge-based games, and they make it easy to find complete, playable titles without relying on digital updates or patches. It's refreshing to see a store that honors the classic way of gaming--buy a game, play it as it was printed, and enjoy it start to finish. Calico Games feels like a haven for collectors and anyone who wants the authentic disc experience. Highly recommended for those who value physical media and the integrity of the original games. Happy to be a customer of Calico!

This game store is absolute perfection. It has every good game in the market and it's affordable!…read moreAlso Service was amazing with the worker chill. And also the selection was good :). I would recommend it!

5/5 - Exceptional Experience at Sanctum Temecula Card Shop!…read more Sanctum Temecula is hands down one of the best local card shops I've visited. The atmosphere is welcoming, organized, and perfect for both collectors and casual players. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, whether you're talking about Warhammer, Pokémon cards, or One Piece TCG. I had a great personal experience shopping here--Rob and Dan was friendly, patient, and willing to answer questions or share insights about upcoming sets and events. The Warhammer selection is top-notch, with plenty of paints, minis, and supplies. Their One Piece card inventory is well-stocked and fairly priced, with a genuine focus on building community rather than just making sales. They have a limit of pokemon cards and make that for the younger generations to have. Whether you're looking to expand your collection, play in a tournament, or just hang out with fellow fans, Sanctum Temecula offers a positive and professional environment that makes you want to come back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves trading cards and tabletop gaming!

I like Sanctum Comics a lot, but I'm no longer into Warhammer, which they excel at…read more Sanctum is new, well lite and very spacious inside. All the employees who helped me on my quest for card boxes were great and friendly. They seem fairly priced. AND get this, they gave me recommendations on where I could find my boxes at other stores. Wow.

Got to play some duck hunt with my son. Traded some games and cards. Had a fun time just talking to…read morethe owner too. Awesome place.

Had Pokémon cards in stock. Matt the owner was great let my kids turn on a few consoles and play…read more Overall had a great time shopping here will definitely be back.

Man! I was searching far and wide for a tv compatible with a VHS player because I found my old…read morecollection. I was referred to Pixel Vault Games through 1UP! In Covina, the gentleman that helped me gave me an amazing deal on a TV and VHS player. Perfect working condition got me set up with everything I needed. Even through in a free movie too. Great value for a great price. Thank you!

Do not buy from them on Whatnot, took 3+ weeks for them to ship the item, communications was…read morelacking a lot. When i got my packaged USPS would not give me the package due to upaid posted from the seller. They wanted me to pay the shipping costs of $95. Contacted seller, they told me to refuse the package and they will correct it. I have sent messages since then. No response just ghosted. I did get a refund

I sold a gaming console here and had a quick and painless process (they checked that the console…read moreworked & asked for my ID). The staff is much friendlier and nicer than big chain gaming stores. Overall, better prices and experience than those larger stores.

Cute little video game store with a great selection of older games, systems, accessories, and…read moreephemera. They don't carry recent releases unless they're traded in, so this is more geared to retro gaming. They offer great value on trade-ins especially if you go for store credit. The people working there are super friendly and helpful.

great staff and really solid fair prices to the games that are really hard to come by.read more

I am BEYOND impressed with this place!! We are on Oceanside for a mini vacation away from Los…read moreAngeles today and on a side quest we stopped by here to just take a look. Little did I know I'd walk out today with a BRAND NEW WII! We got a Wii (it also included Wii Fit) and purchased a LOT of games too. The Wii was a huge part of my childhood and unfortunately the one I owned growing up was damaged and thrown away (gasp... I know! But not my fault)! Anyways, the worker there today (had on a My Chemical Romance hat & had some cool tattoos) helped us out today. I didn't get their name, but they were very nice and extremely helpful. The pricing here? Out of this world. It was so affordable to snag over 10 games and a brand new Wii. That's not something you'll get at Game Stop! On top of it, they offer a military discount (we couldn't use it but it's good to know for anyone who can)! This place is also dog friendly and I got to meet a cute dog named Bowie (I wonder if he's a regular)! All and all, I wish this place were located in Los Angeles. I really loved it and again their pricing was extremely fair. I really hope they can get a website up soon because I'd love to buy from them when I'm back home! Thank you for an awesome, affordable and great experience. It was like walking down memory lane in this store!! It took me back to my childhood.

Came across Calico Games from a local convention and was able to pick up 3 Gameboy games for a…read moregreat price! Was recently down in Vista to check out their actual store and browse around. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable! He recommended a cable converter for PlayStation 2 to work with HDMI ports. Super happy with the service and the pricing at this store! Even though this is a drive definitely would come back. Really recommend this store if you're ever looking for expanding your Original Xbox or PlayStation 2 game collections.

I've never been to calico games. I've had bad luck looking for retro games recently. And I'm really…read moreglad I ended up finding this gem. Customer service was awesome. I wish I knew the employees name to thank her. She was very knowledgeable about games. It was overall a great experience. She taught me the difference of fake and authentic games for gba. Prices are fair and they. I love the fact they buy and have store credit. All of great selections. I will be back again! Covid wise they wore masks. And it feels great to know I can be safe while shopping here. Thank you so much!

So my hubby kept his Xbox from years ago and hooked it up to a spare tv which now our son plays…read more They wanted more game selections aside from what we currently had. Typically we'd hit up game stop but those seem to be closing. Hubby found Calico and so we took a quick trip over. Wowzer! They practically had an entire wall of Xbox 360 games which was Perfect. Store is well organized and staff was friendly. This place is better than GameStop. We left with several games all well priced. I'm sure this won't be their last time visiting. The boys are happy to have found this little gem. Easy parking too in lot.

Came here for the first time and right off the bat you will see a very organized, clean store. The…read moreemployees were nice and asked if we were looking for anything in particular. Their air conditioning was working great on a hot day. We will be back!

Excellent place to sell your old consoles and games! I got much more cash then what I was…read moreexpecting. Staff is very friendly and was quick to evaluate all my stuff. They have some pinball machines and arcade games to play while I waited. Looking through their inventory was like a walk through memory lane. If you're looking for old retro gaming, this is definitely the place. Highly recommended!

Came into the shop yesterday and Punky helped me find the exact game (Pokemon firered) I was…read morelooking for! His customer service was awesome and he took very good care of me. My gf wanted to buy animal crossing the following day, and because of my experience the previous day, we called today and came back in. They had the game! Armando helped me out this time, also giving great customer service and recommending us games to play. Overall the staff here has been very friendly, prices have been very competitive and my experience has been great! Looking forward to coming back again! Thanks so much.

Spindles is an interesting old vinyl record and Cassette Tape store. But I found it to be more of…read morea "Way-back Machine" * When you come here, it's like traveling back in time. Mind you, it's tiny inside. But it's chock full of goodies from yesteryear. Prices are fair and the folks who work here are helpful. The only downside was the plexiglass separating some of the employees. "Not Cool, dude. Totally not!" *Mr Peabody & Elroy

This little shop had so much to offer. A tremendous selection and variety of great music across all…read moregenres, at reasonable prices. Helpful and friendly cashier and great customer service. This shop had no A/C running and it was extremely warm and stuffy inside. So maybe an early morning visit is probably best when temperatures reach over 85.