1-Up Retro Video Games

★★★★★

“Awesome customer service! I bought a CIB DS game but the game card was not in great condition. I collect games and I really care about the condition. I saw before I left that they had one loose in great condition. They let me come back and swap the game with the one in better condition. I definitely recommend shopping here!”

★★★★★

“Went for the first time and Issac helped me pick out this game among their good selection of DS games. Staff was super friendly and will definitely be a returning customer!”

★★★★★

“Hubby loves it here! He’s like a kid in a candy store every time we come and I love that. 1-Up Retro Video Games has many options, ranging from various price points which makes this a fantastic place for all to shop. Whether you’re here to splurge or get a little treat, they’ll have something for you. I’ve also purchased a gift card from here before and experienced no issues. Staff are knowledgeable, store is clean & the location is perfect! I’ll end with this: If you see something you’ve really been wanting and you can afford it, I’d say grab it. I won’t say the name but my husband bought me a previously owned game from my childhood here for about $50 a few months ago. The same game for the same system is now $219(also previously owned). I was in such shock I had to send my sister a video. I’m not knocking how things are priced here, I understand this is a business & I’m sure this is how pricing works in the video game loving world. But if you’re a video game liker(not lover) like me & you play every blue moon when you’re feeling nostalgic, I encourage you to keep this in mind.”

★★★★★

“Among all the amazing small businesses in Sacramento, 1-Up Retro is probably the one nearest and dearest to me and my son’s heart. I grew up in the golden era of gaming, the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s when weekends meant blowing into dusty cartridges, late-night multiplayer battles, and flipping through Game Informer magazines dreaming about the next big release. Those games weren’t just entertainment, they were core memories of my childhood. Now, seeing my son discover and fall in love with those same games and magazines has been something really special. Ever since we moved to Sacramento a few years ago, every visit to 1-Up has felt like stepping into a real-life time machine. The moment you walk in, you’re surrounded by nostalgia, memories, and pure joy. Whether it’s seeing shelves packed with retro classics or spotting consoles you haven’t touched in 20+ years, it instantly takes you back. The owner and staff are all incredibly cool, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about gaming history. I’m always blown away by the little-known facts and stories they know about these old-school titles. You can tell this isn’t just a business to them, it’s something they truly love. Special shoutout to Travis for the amazing customer service and for hooking my son up with a PS2 Slim in fantastic working condition. Seriously, where else can you walk in today and find a retro console like that, fully functional, along with a huge selection of games ready to relive those memories? I would love nothing more than to see businesses like 1-Up continue to succeed and thrive in the face of online competition. Places like this keep the memories, community, and fun alive for old gamers and new generations alike. Sacramento is lucky to have them. Game over? Not here at 1-Up, the memories just keep hitting “Continue.” 🍄”