Places To Buy Games

Places To Buy Games

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Do you hate stepping into a GameStop to buy the latest video games, because there aren't enough brick-and-mortar alternatives? Well, let us tell you about this hot new thing called the internet. Online connections are speedier than ever, which means you can download enormous titles in just a few minutes. It's a wonderful time to start buying or renting games from the comfort of your own computer by visiting an online video game marketplace. Just as Whole Foods and 7-Eleven satisfy different food needs, not every video game store offers the same types of games. Our guide outlines everything you need to know to start shopping.

The biggest thing you should pay attention to when choosing an online game store is the library. Don't waste your time browsing a store that doesn't have the games you're want. The stores we've covered have surprisingly diverse libraries.

Editors' Choice Steam offers nearly every PC game under the sun, new or old, indie or AAA, awash with post-release content or still in the development stage. Steam is also the easiest way to buy and play games for your Steam Deck, with the Verified program letting you know which games run best on the high-powered handheld. Enterprising users can run other stores on Steam Deck, but the Linux device is built for Steam.

While they all have limitations, the Epic Games Store, Humble, Bundle, and Xbox also aim for mass appeal similar to Steam. Other stores target more niche markets. GOG.com specializes in older, classic PC games, while itch.io highlights more independent, artistic work.

These stores would love it if you exclusively bought games on their service, but don't forget you have choice as a consumer. There's nothing stopping you from buying Death Stranding on Steam in one tab and Maneater on the Epic Games Store in another. Some stores even lean into this fact. The GOG Galaxy clients syncs your accounts from rival platforms for unified gaming hub. You can access itch.io right inside the Epic Games store (much to Apple's lawyers' horror). Even Valve's own Steam Deck portable PC works with non-Steam marketplaces. So, do what's best for you. Compare prices on CheapShark(Opens in a new window). Claim free games where you can find them. Be a smart shopper and brush up on the best online video game marketplaces before making your next purchase.

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And when it comes to the Steam launcher, things are similarly well-managed. You can organize games into different folders, download user-created content from the Steam Workshop (for games that support it), and multiplayer gaming is made simple with the Friends list. If you just want to play games on PC without much care for the specifics, Steam is your best option.

And if you want to avoid having a bunch of games spread across different launchers, then there are a couple of ways to consolidate things. We already mentioned GOG Galaxy 2.0, which does a good job at this, but another is Playnite, which is open source and a great central hub for all your games.

Old school game consoles will always have a place in a gamer's heart, but having a vintage arcade game can add some pizzazz to any game room. That's where Hemispheres Amusements comes in. Located about an hour northwest of Chicago, Hemispheres Amusements offers both new and restored arcade games and pinball machines, with titles stretching back more than 20 years. The company's inventory has included titles like Galaga and Pac-Man, with titles and photos posted via the company's Facebook page as they arrive. As noted on Hemispheres Amusements' website, customers should make an appointment in advance. The company also offers service and repairs.

Located in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, People Play Games offers a wide selection of video games and game consoles, and posts new finds on its Facebook page. Games for Atari, NES, Sega, PlayStation and other consoles are also available for purchase. Die-hard gamers can relax, as People Play Games can repair gaming equipment. Accessories ranging from clothing to joysticks, game guides and more are also available for purchase. You can also sell the video games you no longer want so you can make room for new-to-you titles.

Sure, you likely know Reckless Records for its wide and varied selection of music, as well as for hosting live performances by musical acts of all stripes. But Reckless Records, located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, also offers a selection of video games. New and used video games from an assortment of systems, including PlayStation, Xbox and more, are available for purchase, and gamers can sell their titles, too. Reckless Records has two additional stores in Chicago's Loop and Lakeview neighborhoods.

If you're looking for a vintage Atari game or want to refurbish an NES game console that's seen a lot of play, then consider stopping in at Tyton Games. Located in the Chicago suburb of Villa Park, Tyton Games offers refurbishment and repair of vintage video games, and also sells must-have items for fans of classic video games. According to co-owner Tony Scarlato, the store also sells video game accessories including collectibles and controllers. In addition video games, the store also sells Magic the Gathering cards and has a hobby area, where patrons can paint items for tabletop games.

Located just outside Chicago in the suburb of Norridge, Videogames Then & Now offers an assortment of products ranging from new releases to classic titles. The store offers a selection of video games for gaming systems that include Game Boy, SNES, NES, Xbox and even Pong. Controllers, cables, power supplies and more can be purchased, so you can keep playing games on older systems. Repair services are also available. In addition, Videogames Then & Now has offered arcade games for purchase.

Vintage video games are anything but antique, and game hunting is quite the hobby for game geeks. Just think of Sheldon, Leonard, Raj and Howard from hit show "The Big Bang Theory," who will definitely be celebrating National Video Game Day on Sept. 12. Los Angeles has a healthy selection of video game stores, but for the die-hards, the stores that carry old school classic game titles are the winners. Most of these shops are independently-owned and curate the titles specific to customers' preferences. For old time video game titles for Atari, Gameboy, Sega and Nintendo (and a whole lot more), check these L.A. stores first.

You name it, they have it. A&J Games is a local mom-and-pop shop for your gaming needs. Selling authentic retro video games at a fair price, and repairing consoles for a variety of new and old systems (Atari to Wii to XBOX and Sony PS2/3), A&J Games has been in business over 20 years. Customers rave about the store's friendly and expert service and large selection of nostalgic game cartridges for Atari, Genesis, Nintendo and Gameboy. Enthusiasts also like shopping for cover art, books and magazines, comics and posters, Pokeman and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.

Visiting Game Dude is like walking through a library. Literally, the store houses thousands of retro video game titles from the 80s and 90s. Fans will find games for Nintendo and Super Nintendo, Gameboy, Turbo Grafx16, 3DO, Lynx Jaguar, NEO GEO, Dreamcast and the Sega collection. Popular titles include Super Nintendo's Final Fantasy ('87), Nintendo's Street Fighter (90s), Sega Genesis' Earthworm Jim ('94), The Hedgehog ('91) and Golden Axe ('89). In addition to buying and selling video games, Game Dude also procures video game systems, accessories and strategy guides, along with DVDs and Bluray movies. Visit Game Dude for new releases too including Lego Dimensions (Sept. 2015), Halo 5 (Oct. 2015) and Star Wars: Battlefront (Nov. 2015).

Game geeks prefer Game Play for its older video game titles, which many of the chain stores don't carry anymore. The business is locally owned with a knack for personal customer attention. Find a selection of new and used vintage games, consoles and accessories, which Game Play offers at lower prices. Movie buffs can find fun stuff like old movies and posters.

Like steam, Epic games has a huge catalogue of popular titles and holds generous sales. But unlike steam it also often offers great benefits to users such as providing free games every week. Better yet, over the years some of these free games have been incredibly well renowned.

While you can find everything from established indie gems to game jam entries on Itch, the greatest part of the platform is that many smaller (or practicing) developers decide to post their games for free, with the option of providing a donation.

Formerly known as Humble Bundle, Humble are a charity-focused distributer of games, digital books and software. They are best known for offering huge discounts on bundles of games, books and software.

Sure, the high-tech features and high-definition graphics of the Xbox One and PS4 are great. But sometimes, it's hard not to get nostalgic for running and jumping with Mario and Sonic or crushing your friends in Mortal Combat and Street Fighter. If you want to relive some childhood memories or discover some classics you missed out on the first time around, here are five places in the Phoenix area that will help you get it on like Donkey Kong.

If you're new to buying vintage video games, there's a few things you should know. First, trade-ins are done on a case-by-case basis, so feel free to shop around or make a counter offer. That said, you can generally expect stores to offer you around 40 percent of the game's current resale value in trade credit or a much smaller percentage in cash.

Second, the values of certain games tends to fluctuate over time and are affected by things such as trends in nostalgia and whether or not the title has been re-released on newer platforms. Generally speaking, most Atari games can be had for a couple of dollars. Games for the later platforms, such as the original Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Genesis start around $5 to $8 for licensed titles (i.e. ones based on movies), with popular first-party titles (Mario, Sonic, etc) starting around $10 to $20. Games in the "greatest games ever" canon (Phantasy Star IV or Shining Force II for the Genesis; Super Metroid and Secret of Manafor the Super Nintendo) fluctuate in price the most and can run anywhere from $25 to $50 on up to almost $200 for the rarest of gems (such as Super Nintendo's Earthbound). 781b155fdc