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GameStop Launches New Retro GameStops Across North America | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/retrogaming

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GameStop Launches New Retro GameStops Across North America

GameStop, the video game retailer, has recently announced its expansion into the realm of retro gaming with the launch of new ‘Retro GameStops’ across North America. These stores are specifically designed to cater to aficionados who cherish classic games and hardware from past generations.

The initiative by GameStop aims to tap into the ever-growing market for retro gaming, offering a nostalgic experience for enthusiasts interested in titles from the last forty years of gaming history. The stores will stock a selection of consoles such as NES, SNES, Game Boy, GameCube, PlayStation, Sega Genesis, and more, providing a one-stop-shop for collectors and players alike.

*Key Points:

New Stores: Retro GameStops are not entirely new locations but existing ones that have been reinvigorated with a focus on retro stock.
Market Tapping: The move signifies the company's strategic response to the growing demand for vintage gaming experiences and products.

Is there a very particular console or game you would love to find in a Retro GameStop?

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I remember when they had this stuff in stores. Then one day they decided it wasn’t making them any money and dropped all but the latest and the previous gen. This stuff was the primary reason I went to GS. After they dropped retro, little stores started to pop up to fill the gap and do it a lot better. Leaning into the culture surrounding retro gaming and imports and soundtracks and such. Not sure I’d go back to GS at this point. They kinda blew their own hand.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Agreed. Even then all those little stores ended up closing in my area too. I don’t see how this is good business.