Welcome to Retro vGames– Your Ultimate Retro Gaming Store!We are passionate about bringing back the golden era of gaming by offering a carefully curated collection of retro video games, retro consoles, and gaming accessories from the most iconic eras. Whether you're a dedicated collector, a nostalgic gamer, or someone looking for a trip down memory lane, our store has everything you need to relive the classics.Our mission is to keep these classic video games accessible to both old-school fans and new generations eager to explore the roots of gaming cultureWe have refurbished and brand-new retro consoles,From iconic like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda to rare gems, our collection expands to the NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 1, and more.
Retro vGames (retrovgames.com) has 224 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5.
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Website
retrovgames.com
Category
Gaming
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Bought a 3dsxl with 16gb card. Got a region locked LL and an 8gb card. At first got responses but now ive been ghosted. Look into the people you buy from first
Response from Retro vGamesMar 24, 2024
Hi Hugh,
We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with your order from us. We do mention on our product page that the console is the Japanese version converted into the US version but it should function just like the US version.
I would request you please share your order details here or reach out to our customer care team with your order details at [email protected] and they will resolve your issue as soon as possible.
I apologize if it seemed like we ghosted you, this is not the case at all as this is not how we handle things.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience you faced with your order.
Regards,
Retro vGames team
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Bill S.
Avoid this company!
Avoid this company!
They will happily take your money then give you nothing in return except a runaround when you call to find out why you never received your item.
I placed an order on 3/4 for 1 PS3 controller. On 3/7 the status updated to "partially shipped" (whatever that means). On 3/16 I called to find out why I never received the item and was asked to call back on Monday. Monday I called, they took my info and said they would get back to me (never happened). Tuesday I called again, they took my info (again) with another promise to look into the issue and get back to me.
Read the reviews (I wish I had), this is not a unique experience with them. The next calls I make will be to my credit card company, the BBB, and the State Attorney General.
Response from Retro vGamesMar 20, 2024
Hi Bill,
We're deeply sorry for the frustration and inconvenience you experienced with your order. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we sincerely apologize for falling short of your expectations.
We understand your disappointment with the delays and lack of communication regarding your order. Please know that we take these issues seriously. We request you to please share your order details with your email address here or contact our customer care team at [email protected].
We appreciate your feedback and want to make things right. Our customer service team is committed to assisting you further with your order.
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Regards,
Retro vGames team
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Zach S.
3 different games, all the same issues
I ordered 3 different ps4 games; all of which came with damage to the cases and two of them in the wrong case all together.
What further enraged the experience was that I specifically payed an extra $17 for one of the games to come in a case, only to find the corner cracked and missing a chunk.
After messaging back and forth, with what appears to be either a bot or a script written response that kept passing the blame to their review team, the best they could do was a ‘sincere’ apology and a lousy 5% of my money back. I then further messaged to at least try and get the $17 back I specifically spent for a case and they denied it but graciously gave me a 10% off card for my next visit so I can go and give them more money.
I wish I would’ve done more digging before buying but lesson learned and it will not happen again. Steer clear of this site if you can, you have been warned.
Response from Retro vGamesFeb 28, 2024
Hi Zach,
We are sincerely sorry to hear about the disappointing experience you had with your purchase of PS4 games.
We understand how frustrating it must have been to receive damaged cases and incorrect packaging for your games, especially after paying extra for one of them to come in a case. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any disappointment this may have caused.
Regarding the communication you had with our customer service team, we apologize if our responses seemed scripted or insufficient.
While we understand that a partial refund and a discount for your next purchase may not fully rectify the situation. Your feedback regarding the $17 you specifically spent for a case is noted, and we will review our policies to ensure they align with our customers' expectations.
Can you please send an email again to our customer care team with your order number and a brief description of the issue you faced, if possible, please share your order details here as well so that we can forward them to the customer care team.
Regards,
Retro vGames team
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Stacie G.
Scam!!!! Received a broken N64 console
Update 02.28.24: received the response from the vendor and it is a embarassing excuse for bad products and customer service. There is ZERO chance that this console was ever tested by Retrovgames. Both power cable and AV cable were broken irreparably and the console itself cannot even latch onto the game cartridges.
Anyone with a brain cell, knows that the N64 was discontinued and that was the very reason I purchased this console for my Veteran husbands 40th birthday. A bit of nostalgia of our childhood. And now it has been tainted by this experience.
RetroVGames and the blatant excuses your actions and representation of being a scam business (especially on a reputable platform like TrustPilot) will not work with me.
Your response is not acceptable. Period
Received a broken N64 console. Completely broken from all levels.
Bought it for my husbands birthday and he didn't plug it in for a few months as he was travelling and then when I complained it was outside of the 121 day return window and therefore they did nothing.
Do not buy from this business.
Response from Retro vGamesFeb 28, 2024
Hi Stacie,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the disappointment and frustration you experienced.
The Nintendo 64 was discontinued by Nintendo in 2002. All of the consoles available are used. Considering the age of the consoles, even after testing them before shipping them out, they can still malfunction. This is the reason we offer a 30-day return and 121 replacement window and we make it very clear.
We do understand your situation and regret any inconvenience caused by the timing of your husband's travel and the subsequent discovery of the issue outside of our return window but please understand that we have to remain within our policies.
We appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your experience and value your business.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Kind regards,
Retro vGames team
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AJ M.
I made a purchase 6 days ago and I…
I made a purchase 6 days ago and I haven't even recieved a shipping confirmation email yet.
Response from Retro vGamesFeb 24, 2024
Hi AJ,
We sincerely apologize that you did not receive the order confirmation email. You should have already received the email with the tracking details. If you did not, please reach out to our customer care team at [email protected] and we will assist you swiftly.
Regards,
Retro vGames team
I cannot believe this company is still in operation
Other reviews summarize this company pretty well already -- everything on their website (inventory, photos, reviews, etc.) is fake. They sell games/systems at very overpriced values, attempting to take advantage of consumers who 1) don't know the value of the item they are buying and/or 2) are hoping for the comfort that comes with buying from a specialized business (testing, reputation, guarantees, etc.) vs other secondhand stores.
The big trick here is that they don't have the items they're selling at all, they simply acquire it for the customer after the purchase has been made.
Once the customer has placed an order, they then use the customer's money to buy a similar item on eBay as cheaply as possible. They have the eBay seller ship the item directly to Retro vGames' customer without the company ever receiving, inspecting, or testing the item themselves.
They intentionally obscure this fact not only from their customer but also from the eBay seller they are purchasing from.
Many people use the word "dropshipping" for this company's practice, but it is not accurate. Dropshipping is entering into a partnership with a supplier and effectively reselling it for them. The item ships directly from the supplier to the end user, and the "dropshipper" gets a cut for making the sale. This is a legitimate business practice and contains appropriate agreements from the individual parties.
What this company is doing is not dropshipping, and it's not legitimate. They are not only scamming their direct customers, they are scamming the eBay users they are purchasing from as well, buying under false identities and also filing fake chargebacks whenever tracking isn't updated on time.
I want to note how it important it is here that the company is giving the private, personal details of their original customer (name, address, and purchase details) to a third party without the user's consent.
Not only have they likely scammed you out of time and money, or at least caused frustration and headaches, they've also intentionally given your personal information to unknown parties without the right to do so.
Response from Retro vGamesFeb 14, 2024
Hi Thomas,
We appreciate you sharing your concerns, and we're here to address them transparently.
First and foremost, we want to assure you that Retro vGames operates with integrity and transparency in all our practices. While we understand your apprehension, we want to clarify that the accusations you've made are not accurate representations of how we conduct business.
Regarding our inventory, we strive to provide a wide selection of games and systems, both new and vintage. Our website reflects our available inventory. As some games are 30+ years old, we cannot buy them new and do need to source them
We do not engage in deceptive practices as described in your comment. All orders are fulfilled from our warehouses, and we maintain full control over the quality and authenticity of the products we sell.
We take the privacy and security of our customers' personal information very seriously and follow all applicable privacy laws and regulations.
We understand that trust is essential in any business relationship, and we want to reassure you that we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and customer satisfaction.
We appreciate your opinion about our business and want to assure you that we are working on making the experience better.
Regards,
Retro vGames team
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Dawson W.
This company needs to be SHUT DOWN
This company needs to be SHUT DOWN. Scam artists and thieves. Took a month to ship a broken controller, sent a return label (after ensuring I would be getting my money back), and never sent my refund. Now they are ignoring messages and emails.
Response from Retro vGamesFeb 9, 2024
Hi Dawson,
We're sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and frustration you've experienced. This is not the level of service we aim to provide at Retro vGames. We understand your frustration with the delay in shipping and the issues with the controller. Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously.
If you could please contact us again at [email protected] with your order details or share your order number or email here, we'll investigate this issue urgently and ensure that your concerns are addressed promptly.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make things right.
Regards,
Retro vGames team