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October 2023 by Chad Payne
Cool little spot to pick up retro games. Anything from super famicom to Xbox one and everything in-between.
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October 2023 by Eric B.
Friendly staff, great selection of video games new and used! Definitely a nostalgia trip with the games I found on the shelves, also a selection of toys and collectibles. Prices are very fair, games that are still going for $60+ on Xbox Live you can find at half price here used. It definitely is worth a stop and browse.
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September 2023 by Barky Barkley
Very nice people. My first time visiting this store and I liked it. The employees are so friendly and helpful. 10/10 a must visit shop ??
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September 2023 by eggdog with a minigun
ultimate. thats all i can say. ultimate experience. so many old games and stuff its so good. like on 9/15/23 i bought super mario land 2 and no defects or anything! would reccomend.
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September 2023 by SkyScourgeGod
I've been a frequent customer for Calico Games for a number of years and decided it was finally time to check out Throwback Gamez for the first time since Game ADX had closed. I honestly didn't think I'd find much, but boy was I wrong. The staff there are all great to talk to and also fairly helpful. The store is, for the most part, highly organized with only a few shelves having games set apart from where you'd think they'd go. Not a problem really, the store clerks even encourage you to browse so you don't potentially miss anything. Pricing for some of their products is ever so slightly more than what you may find at Calico but honestly its nowhere near enough to turn you away. It's like paying $22 instead of $20, and since their inventory is really nice and varied plus the condition of most games as a whole are nice its very much worth your time. Either way you're still going to get a good deal compared to places like eBay and especially compared to what Game ADX used to have. Speaking of what you can find, almost nothing is off the table for these guys. Like riding the pipes with the Nintendo fans? Check. Does Sega still do what Nintendon't? Check. Itching with nostalgia with Sony's products? Check. Feeling edgy on the side of Xbox? Check. Looking for a real hotdog with the... Neo Geo?! Uh... yeah, unbelievably, check! I was pleasantly surprised to see just how much they had even for a guy like me who's collected for years and owns some pretty weird or obscure stuff, it was just far more than I had anticipated. Admittedly, the way they store games on the shelves was a bit odd though, nearly all of them have a plastic sleave over the entire case. A good way to keep games and cases in good shape without keeping them in a separate drawer behind the counter for sure but it makes it a bit harder and cumbersome to check how complete it is on the inside. Luckily, they were more than willing to let me open them up to see for myself. They also offer disc refurbishing services to your private collection as well as using it for their own inventory, so you know the disc is going to look quite good and function well. I walked in initially thinking I wouldn't buy much or anything at all, instead I dropped around $200 for a nice fat stack of awesome games that I'd been looking for to add to my collection. If you're a local looking for a good place to buy games new and old, give them a shot. If you're like me and already have a seasoned collection while also having shopped at other places like Calico for much longer, I'd still recommend adding Throwback Gamez to your list of places to visit for games. Hope the business flourishes because they're doing a very good job with it.
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July 2023 by Charise W.
Fun shop for kids is all ages. My son and I walked out with nostalgic games, plus decent prices.
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July 2023 by Daniel Densel
This is a really cool shop. They have tons of old school games and systems! Staff is knowledgeable and very helpful. I'd recommend this place to anyone.
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July 2023 by Abraham Alapizco
As a long time gamer and collector , when I first stepped into this retro store back in 2020, I fell in love with it, as oldies are hard to find now days at good prices , and this store had it right and had everything. Key word : “HAD”. This store still good, but not what it once was. Although I’m happy stores like this are expanding as it opened in another location, this business can’t even be considered as Quality over quantity. It has less in quantity and lacks in quality. I recently went back to trade some oldies stuff, and I understand small business are different from corporations, and for that same reason , these business have to make sure they appeal their costumers. The owners customer service is beyond excellent, but at one point I was sure he thought we were dumb for receiving Pennies for a small trade bundle. Finally, after going through every console’s catalog, there was nothing “I” could find that thought was worth my money. After checking the ps4/5 section, I noticed some games that you could find on GAMESTOP, were more overpriced than a corporation!. How can you sell a $20 on GameStop for $30-40 bucks?. Don’t you want people to help family business ? We understand the gaming hobby is an expensive one, but if you want support from the community , you gotta be fair and be current with me market.In conclusion, I wouldn’t “STAY AWAY “ from this store, but rather “BEWARE” of the prices. So make sure you look up prices and educate on the current market before spending hard working money in this economy. The store is still great, but make sure to check out others before you make a decision.P.S. I will go back in a few months not to buy anything , but to see if it has gotten better, or gotten worse. Thank you !EDIT: replying to the owner’s response , I would like to clarify and hopefully clear the misunderstanding since the reply gives off an offended vibe. One thing you “Throwback Gamez” need to understand is that reviews and criticism isn’t about it trying to “tarnish” reputation. The way you guys react to the critics can be tarnishing to your own judging by other replies. I never stated I would come back to do business in your business, but I do encourage people to continue buying, they just have to “BEWARE”. Lastly, none of my points were INCONSISTENT, as you just mentioned to people, to buy at your price without looking at other options if they are more affordable, making it seemed as you don’t care for their money and only your convenience which is understandable. I’ll go ahead and give another star due to 2/5 seems unfair. Hopefully you all can make a change , instead of making more excuses , again, by judging at the way you reply to all negative comments!
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July 2023 by Lauren V.
Love this game store!! They're open whenever I feel like shopping for new videogames and they always have a great selection that is well organized. I love to come here to browse for all my different Sony consoles and hand-helds. The owner is a super nice guy and makes you feel like family, the employees are always helpful and they always give us a great deal on our trade-ins. Totally recommend stopping by here whether you have a certain item in mind or just want to browse for games.
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June 2023 by Batman San-Diego
Throwback Gamez! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Plus!!!!! I found this Hidden Gem about 2 months ago! & I was blown away with their inventory,Good Prices on their Pokemon Cards! Deals on every tag in their shop, worth the 1 hour drive to Throwback Gamez!?
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June 2023 by Daniel Cheung
Great selection of throwback games. From old game consoles to the modern. A large selection of games to purchase or trade. Fair and balanced trade in value for your new and old used games. Definitely a blast from the past. Check it out and see what treasures you might find for yourself.
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June 2023 by Kyle Arnette
This Place is AWESOME! Retro games, all kinds of POP's and collectables. it's in a beautiful location. Owner and staff are welcoming. We have bought several games here and prices are all fair. When we are in town, we like to shop here get food go by the beach. Perfect day trip.
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June 2023 by Th3Dumb Gam3r
Throwback games have the best retro games and more recent games. They have always been really cool to me, and when I need replacement parts or controllers for my Nintendo 64, or GameCube, or even when I've been looking for a game and finally found it after years, I couldn't have been more excited. Jesse and Manny are the two that usually help me, and they always make my visits fun!
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June 2023 by net net
Products are not returnable. Exchange price is not fair. Item was not defective, took out of box and put right back. Didn’t even use product. Receipt says exchanges only but when asked about this they wanted to give us 30 to the 140 dollars we paid for the item. Unfair exchange policy.
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June 2023 by manuel
Came in and asked if they would price a game they sold for 20. Which calico had for 12.99. They responded saying if we did we would also have to price match there high priced games. Came in another day to trade in some games. They offered me 25 store credit , i went to calico after and they offered me 45 store credit. Another visit i saw they were selling mario for 35 and calico had it for 25. In conclusion throwback gamez will offer less than than calico for store credit . And will sell games to you higher than calico.