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GameStop Launches New Retro GameStops Across North America | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)
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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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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 36 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

The problem with this kind of idiotic idea is an attempt to play up on a waning trend too late. Had this been a few years ago, they may have been able to make some money.

Fact of the matter is: if they aren't liquidating their back inventory of old used games online, either their pricing is insane, or people would just rather emulate.

Either option is going to prove this is a bad move for a dying business.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

We already have those stores in here Oklahoma. They called Vintage Stock and cater to us with classic and old games and systems. If you're in Texas they called something else but owned by the same company.

So even trying break into this now is decades to late.

[–] STOMPYI@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I'm just hoping they do something with that pile of 4 billion in cash they have. Aquire some business and launch a brand! If that shit stick CEO RC can just shit or get (off the pot)...