Video Game Rescue

This is a must visit kinda place. Just go already!

Amazing people with excellent customer service. Video variety of vintage games. The prices are decent. Will be coming back soon.

Awesome store. Picked up a ton of goodies and games today while visiting FL. Plan on going once more before I head back to NY

Video Game Rescue is a retro game store coupled with a pretty impressive collection of pinball and arcade machines. My son and I like to seek out pinball whenever we can, and as of this writing, Video Game Rescue features no less than 6 tables (Judge Dredd, Demolition Man, South Park, TMNT, Super Mario and Starship Troopers), along with 5 – 10 arcade machines. You can also rent consoles and board games by the hour, and there seem to be a bunch of gaming meetups here — I only wish I didn’t live so far away.
Video Game Rescue is awesome! Go there! (Unless, apparently, you need to sell a PS2 copy of Fatal Frame, in which case better vent on Unilocal by adding your 1-​star review to the other one here, I guess)

I called about two of the Fatal Frame games that I have for PS2 and was given an estimate. Thinking it would be fair decided to drive from the Northside back over there to let them look at the games. Both are in excellent condition with books. He offered me $ 12. Now I thought he meant a piece, but apparently not. That was for both. I understand the need to make money on your purchases but that was way out of bounds. I also have a Lady Death doll I was interested in getting rid of, but once he realized that I was not going to accept $ 6 for each game changed his mind. Not very professional at all.

I’m not entirely sure how I found VGR, possibly from someone posting on Facebook or one of my many random Google searches for more local places to shop — I tend to try and spend money on them instead of corporate america if I can. I liked their Facebook page and was invited to attened a Gamer Girl night that they hold every last Saturday of the month. I had a blast and got to meet some super cool people — especially Deanna & Dustin who own the place (and Briana cause she’s totes cool too). I ended up attending my second Gamer Girl night as a vendor selling some of my geeky wares to guests that night. They don’t just sell used video games, but have some really cool figures and other toys for sale too. Since I’ve been on the market for stocking up on some N64 games, this has been my big go-​to place for what I’m looking for — they tend to have a better selection than that of Game Over!
I’ve made such a great friendship with the people over at VGR and because of their personability and ability to connect with the gaming community is why you should totally check them out!

If you are a gamer or a geek of any kind, you will love Video Game Rescue. It’s a walk down memory lane for anyone who has played video games over the last 30 years or so. From Xbox One to Atari 2600, this place keeps stock of almost any video game that you can think of and if they don’t have it, Dustin would definitely love helping you track something down.
They carry all kinds of consoles and even some of those newer dual or 3-​in-​1 consoles that have Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Sega. The last time I was in I saw the Donkey Kong Country Super Nintendo bundle! The same one that I had as a kid! There’s also action figures (video game characters, TMNT, and even Nick shows like Aaah! Real Monsters) and memorabilia of all kinds, as well as DVDs and Blu-​Rays from general movies to animé. There’s even a stock of VHS tapes, if you’re a collector.
I’ve been a few times and each time that I go, I’m in here for at least an hour or so just browsing. It’s hard not to take the entire store home with me. They do their best to stay affordable to customers, but still make a profit. I’ve found a few used games here, in perfect condition, that were cheaper than taking a trip to Gamestop. I bet it is the same for most of the wares too.
The store’s trade in mechanism is cool. They’ll take just about anything — games, VHS tapes, consoles, toys, strategy guides, DVDs/​Blu-​Rays, décor and housewares that are geek/​gaming related, etc. On my first trip over here, a guy was trading in a ton of VHS tapes with the likes of Dune, Labyrinth, E.T., Indiana Jones. I asked how the system worked and, like all other businesses, they have to make a profit. So they take what would be considered pop culture and try to give a fair trade-​in value for the customer.
Video Game Rescue has started hosting events, just like the rest of geek/​gamer type stores around. However, they have a leg up on most of the stores in the area because they hold video game tournaments. The last place like that in the Cedar Hills area was Languild and that place closed down 10 years ago. There are Gamer Girl nights, Munchkin Demos, Settlers of Catan tournaments, pretty much anything you can think of or have an idea to do.
If you’re interested in all things geek, the store has its own weekly podcast also called Video Game Rescue. Dustin really knows his stuff, so if you’re looking for that one game or just want to go browse, make sure to stop in and chat with him.

The best video game store around! Stopped in during the grand opening while visiting family in town and couldn’t be happier with the new store! Excellent selection, SUPER FRIENDLY staff, and a wonderful atmosphere! I love their testing room in the back where you can try out your games and see how you like them. If you are in the area, stop by this wonderful store. Heaven for gamers and everything nerdy!
UPDATE Dec. 2014: They now have an arcade attached to their store, filled with pinball and video arcade machines! Very cool.
UPDATE #2 Jan. 2015: Here is a new video tour of their store as of January 30, 2015. Dustin is very friendly and helpful.
Everything in their store can be purchased on their website:
And they also have an eBay store!