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GameStop turns select locations into retro stores selling classic consoles
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Date:2025-04-10 11:22:14
The gaming world may be heading to the digital space, but GameStop refuses to leave the classics behind.
The video game retail company is turning some of its stores into "GameStop Retro" locations, selling older consoles and games for old school players.
In the X announcement Tuesday, the company listed several iconic consoles, like the Wii and Xbox 360, that have become overshadowed by later models, such as the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox Series X. These locations will also sell older games from a variety of franchises, including Pokémon, Mario Kart, Halo and Grand Theft Auto.
The company has not specified how many stores will be considered retro locations and whether the shift is permanent or for a limited time only. USA TODAY has reached out to GameStop representatives for further information.
GameStop adds retro store tracker
GameStop has implemented a retro store locator on its website to help customers find these spots.
Users can click "Find A Retro Store" and enter their ZIP code to find nearby locations under their specified radius.
What consoles will retro stores sell?
From Playstation and Xbox to Nintendo, retro stores will sell hardware and consoles, as well games to use them.
The following consoles are among the products that can be found at the stores:
- Nintendo DS
- Wii
- Wii U
- Super Nintento Entertainment System
- Nintento Entertainment System
- Nintendo 64
- Nintento Gamecube
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Advance
- Play Station
- PS2 (Play Station 2)
- PS3 (Play Station 3)
- PS Vita (PlayStation Vita)
- SEGA Genesis
- SEGA Saturn
- Dreamcast
- Xbox
- Xbox 360
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