Best Places To Buy Vintage Video Games & Accessories In Minnesota
There's a certain charm in old video games. For those who grew up with the original PlayStation, Sega, N64, Super Nintendo, or even just the NES, there was a certain magic about it that will never truly disappear. We all remember the joys of playing video games with friends, beating bosses and levels, and conquering the universe. You can still find these games, if you know where to look. Check out these Minnesota stores and get something classic in time for National Video Game Day on Sept. 12.
Hi-Score Video Games
2130 11th Ave.
St Paul, MN
(651) 777-3011
www.hiscoregames.com
This store is every kid's dream... or every kid with Atari, Sega Gensis, and NES, and so many more, who has now grown up and still wants to play. A local company with five locations around the northeast suburbs, you're certain to find whatever game or system you're looking for. They offer coupons for those still buying games on a budget. They also offer repair services for discs, so bring in your old PlayStation or Xbox games and have them restored as good as new.
Game Galaxy
18 W. 1st St.
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 464-1109
www.gamegalaxyus.com
A store for video game nerds, by video game nerds. This is the place you go when you want to find the classics and chat about them as well. Offering some obscure items (only some people will remember the Vectrex) as well as the classics, the goods here will bring you right back to the glory days of gaming.
Discland
822 W. 98th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 884-0686
www.disclandonline.com
This store has it all. You can find all the classic video games, and you can spend a whole afternoon looking through them. But you might find yourself perusing the selection of board games as well. Or the vintage bobbleheads. Or the themed clothes that will make any gamer smile. Walking into Discland is like stepping into a world created only for those who like to have fun, and they have all the accessories to make sure you do.
High Class Comics
733 E. 48th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 432-4092
www.highclasscomics.com
While the focus here is on comics, and boy do they know they're comics, they also offer a great selection of vintage video games for the gaming-inclined. As they both buy and sell video games, the selection is also always changing. The guys who run the place are knowledgeable and personable, and will tell you everything you need to know about what you're trying to find. It's the kind of place you want to just hang out in, talking about video games and comic books.
We Got Game
2323 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 315-3696
www.wegotgame.com
For the greatest selection of classic video games at unbeatable prices, We Got Game in Minneapolis really lives up to its name. With a second location in Mankato, you don't have to travel to Minneapolis to get your gaming fix. Both are great stores: well-organized, and with friendly staff on hand to answer any questions. But, if you're feeling particularly lazy (or live outside the state), you can shop online as well, and get the classic games delivered right to your front door.
Adrian Schramm is a resident Saint Paul writer with a passion for all things local. Through his work with Saint Paul Almanac and Minneapolis Examiner at Examiner.com, as well as in the kitchens of bars and restaurants around town, he has discovered what truly makes the Twin Cities tick.
