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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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[–] son_named_bort@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why now? Why not 20 years ago?

[–] SuspiciousCatThing@pawb.social 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Exactly! I've been saying for years that GameStop should have had any console plus tabletop games and such. I know some of the shops were a bit too small for that, but my local one was more than big enough.

Instead they seemed to shift their focus to merchandise. It just seems so obvious. Always left me rubbing my brow.