Game Over Videogames

I just had a really bad experience with this store. I called a few weeks back to order a Retrolink SNES to USB adapter and the guy on the phone assured me it would work in Linux. After I picked it up, it is defective and will not register «up» or «left» on the controller. I googled the problem and found this is a known defect between that adapter and Linux.
«No big deal» I thought. Surely Game Over will give a refund (or at least exchange) on a defective item. Nope! The guy behind the counter was a complete jerk about it and said to «just buy a PC like everyone else.» Basically he said they do not support Linux and he can’t do anything. I’m sure that’s not an actual store policy, he just didn’t want to do the work of processing a return.
Definitely will never return to this store again, which is a bummer because they do have a great game selection and I like to support local game shops.

I love this place so much! One of the most incredible collection of retro games, systems, and accessories in Austin. Super friendly staff! They even buy your old stuff or you can trade it in. This is our go to gaming place!

The selection is amazing!

I recently restored my old NES system and decided to go in search of some games. I called Gamestop and they informed me that the best option is Game Over Games… so I loaded up some PS3 Games hoping to do a trade and headed down to the South Lamar location.
This store is AWESOME! It has every kind of console, accessory, game you can think of and if they don’t have it, they will find it for you. The staff was awesome as well… I had a chance to work with a younger associate, John and a manager Davi (spelling?). Both were outstanding and having been a Retail District Manager for many years, I was truly impressed with Davi’s management style and his ability to create a strong customer service atmosphere. It didn’t take long until I found a nice stack of NES 8-​bit games and was on my way… goodbye PS3 games and hello to the good old days!
I will be recommending this location to all my friends and look forward to returning again soon.

Game Over Video Games is great! Their staff is always helpful and friendly, and they carry some of my favorite games I played growing up in the 90s! Love having these stores in town, they don’t make video games like they used to! Game over stocks all of the old awesome vintage games you can find! Great place for 90s kids :-)

Fun store. Tons of vintage games and lots of cool toys. I used to spend a lot of money at this location. I have since been going to another location because one of the employees here (the guy in the picture) is always rude and comes off very pretentious. When he is not there I prefer this location because it is closer.

Meh. Pretty bummed that I could only get store cred or take half that in cash…$ 30 for three working systems is a rip in my book. Selling on offer up instead. Otherwise the store looked fine and pretty stocked. I liked that they tested all of the equipment throughly. If I find myself wanting another Super Nintendo game I’ll probably come back.

I went in to sell some old games as I am moving and they are just taking up space. I walked in at 6:25 and was told they stop taking games half an hour before closing and that they close at 7. 6:25 is more than half an hour before. This was posted no where. If they want to be too lazy to do their job I’ll be to lazy to return.

Great group of people. My boyfriend goes there to get old games for his Nintendo/​Sega Genesis and the people that work there are very knowledgeable and helpful

My first time going to this Game Over location and definitely my last. My boyfriend and I were very excited to see the wide-​range they had of everything retro gaming but it didn’t last long till one of the employees «helped» us, but my boyfriend and I got the same vibe of just being talked down too. I almost had an unnecessary argument about a gaming system just because of the employees tone so I simply started ignoring him. He then kept giving an unneeded tone to my boyfriend when he asked another question. Although I found exactly what I wanted I did not purchase it, I wanted to leave immediately and wanted nothing to do with them. Heed Anthony’s tip.

Great selection and service! The staff (particularly the manager, Davide) is friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It’s one of my sons’ true «happy places,» and we always feel welcome to come and browse, even if that’s all we’re there to do. Between Game Over and the Half-​Price Books and the comic book store within walking distance, it’s a young kid’s paradise.
I’ve never sold games there, but to buy, I *highly* recommend you get on GO’s email mailing list. GO has periodic sales with steep discounts on various sections of its inventory. It’s a great neighborhood store.

Retro gaming fans wet dream, but do not come here looking for anything from the current generation as it is not that type of place.
Now if you want any console, game, or accessory from the Magnavox Odyssey through the Xbox then look no further. I did not make any purchases but all items are well priced and easily marked so you will always know what you are paying for that old copy of Top Gun or Pitfall.
I spent the better part of an hour just taking a trip down memory lane and speaking to the employees about old games and even a couple of obscure import consoles that I had never seen before.
I am proud of myself for avoiding an impulse purchase.

I am a fan of Game Over. They have several stores around Austin and they also represent themselves at the Animé Conventions around the surrounding areas! You walk in and you automatically feel like a little school girl in a hello kitty shop. You want to squeal you head off! They have a large selection of games for a lot of the consoles that have been made through the last decades. There is something for everyone in there. The staff has always been great to me and very witty and sarcastic! I not only get to find my games but get some laughs during my shopping experience. They’ve been great in helping me find new games to try and have not steered me wrong yet.
Yes some of the prices can be a little higher for some of the game titles than going to Ebay or Amazon but the idea that I can test out the game as well as see the condition of the items, I am willing to spend the extra to know I have a good products. Honestly, its spend the extra 10 bucks to know what I am getting or just wonder if my product is going to be as shown in the pictures.
Overall my experience has been great. Staff is friendly. Prices not to bad but reasonable. If your looking for older games, stop by for sure! They have several shops in Austin and a wide selection.

I love Game Over. These guys are knowledgeable, have a great selection, and some very cool local video game art :-) Every time I get some Torchy’s Tacos or Man Bites Dog, I make sure to stop in and check out what’s new at Game Over!
Thanks dudes at Game Over VGs. You rock.

I went to check out this store hoping I’d find a Wii Classic controller and I was in awe. This store really brought back old memories. The people working at the store were awesome, friendly, and very helpful.

Yay for refurbished PSPs and games. My daughter needs to take better care of her stuff but at least it isn’t painful to replace these things. Game Over is a good place to save money when your kid doesn’t have to have the latest and greatest in games. My daughter loves the NBA, NFL, and MLB games which we found there at a significant savings.

Gameover is my favorite video game store. There are so many reasons to love this place. For one, as a female gamer, I often have to face sexism (less so now than a few years ago, thankfully). I am often either ignored completely or treated like a moron in other stores, but not at Gameover. They treat me like I know what I’m doing, without being unhelpful. Its the perfect blend.
Additionally, the selection is huge. Every console ever created, and it seems like the older the console, the more games they actually have for it, which is inverse to the typical. The good olé SNES got me started at the age of 5, and here I can find even some of the most obscure titles I never had as a kid.
The staff are awesome and welcoming. I actually used to sit in here on summer afternoons and just chat with them. They even pulled up a seat for me. They just want to hang out and share a love for gaming. They’re always helpful and always knowledgeable.
Their buybacks are also generous. I sold them a bunch of complete junk games recently for everything from N64 to Wii and got $ 16. Let me reiterate, that these games were bad, we’re talking A Bug’s Life for N64 bad.
Overall this store is near perfect. I docked a star due to the typically low selection of present generation titles, but that’s not really their specialty anyway, there’s 2 Game Stops on Brodie for that. Also, the store’s awesome selection makes it pretty cramped, but its cramped with greatness, so I guess that’s okay.

This place is a diamond in the rough, it’s the videogame equivalent of a Mom & Pop’s video store but with games to buy. You just can’t find places like this anymore, the staff is very helpful and goes out of their way to make sure you’re getting what you want, and that you know everything about it. Case in point, I was getting an older game that is known to have battery backup issues, they had already put a new battery in it for me so I wouldn’t have to worry. Crazy eh? But no, that’s marvelous customer service to me.
They have pretty much every system you can think of, harkening back even to the golden era of gaming that is the Atari 2600 age. They’ll even whip out the system and let you play the games. The prices are great and below eBay so why the heck aren’t you there right now spending your money at a local business and waxing nostalgic with people just like you. The staff loves games and it shows, they give great customer service and have good prices. I’ll definitely be back.

An excellent gaming shop that hearkens back to the good ol’ days when independent shops like this (which are mostly no more) were, literally, a dime a dozen. If you’re looking for a recommendation, or maybe something vintage, they can usually help you out. However, if you’re looking for games for a newer console (like Nintendo Wii), the pickings are usually slim.
The «QB Eagles» (Pros)
*Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff.
*Their mailing list offers some great coupons and specials, but their prices are still reasonable without.
*Decent vintage gaming selection. Best in South Austin?
The «M. Bisons» (Cons)
*This store carries fewer games (including no imports) and is much smaller than their north store.
*Game selection for newest consoles is usually pretty barren compared to competitors like GameStop.

When I first walked into Game Over, I had a moment where time stood still. Just like an 80’s teen movie, my mind was sent into a montage of the good ol days of gaming.
I sat and drooled over an Atari 2600 housed in a glass display. Alongside it were other platforms that I haven’t seen in years, many of them still in the box. As I looked on, I saw an array of video games from my childhood. Everything from Kirby to Mario to Ninja Turtles to Ninja Gaiden, they had it all, and plenty of it.
I was approached by one of the workers, Davide. He was just as excited about their products as I was, which made the experience that much better. There is a certain beauty about two grown men squealing over retro video games. He helped me find everything I needed, which in the wide selection of games, was not easy. He even went as far as hooking up an NES to one of the monitors to let me play a few games. (WARNING: There is a rule in place that if your video game skills are lacking, there is mandatory taunting. Thankfully I was not in that position.)
The only downfall of Game Over is that the prices are a little high. Each of the popular SNES games was over $ 20, which seemed a little steep. The workers might come off as somewhat snooty to those who have little gaming experience, but the same can be said for any video game store. I will continue to be a patron of Game Over, and I would put it at the top of any retro gamers «Places to Go» list.