Video Game Wizards VGW

★★★★★

“Super cool spot tucked away in Foster Powell! They've been open longer than I've been alive, and their pretty extensive inventory shows it. Feels like entering retro videogame Narnia - the shelves just keep twisting and turning, place is bigger inside than you'd expect and it's packed with treasures. Went in search of an Xbox 360 controller with a working battery pack, no luck at the moment, but I grabbed a couple of Wii games and I'll most definitely be back for something sooner or later. 👍”

★★★★★

“Absolutely love the store! Everyone there knows their stuff. They give good offers for trade or credit. The shop dog is adorable. Best place to shop for retro Games in Portland. Full stop! Matney , Phil keep up the good work.”

★★★★★

“Amazing customer service and classic vibes. I went in looking to repair an old Atari and the staff ran a full check and diagnosed that I was just using the wrong AV adapter. They could have easily upcharged me or sold me a ton of junk but were honest and approachable. Would recommend to anyone.”

★★★★★

“VGW has an incredible selection of retro games with unbeatable pricing. Always finding good deals, the manager is very personable and brings with him a super cute shop dog, Teysa. They are one of the only stores that still offers cash for trades every day of the week. I love the showcases filled with top franchises like Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon. On top of game consoles and systems from Atari to PS5 and Switch 2, they also carry, imports, collectables, statues, amiibo, anime, board games, strategy guides, blu-ray and more. This shop is packed to the brim with nostalgia while maintaining a homey mom and pop shop vibe. There's always good music or entertaining videos on in the background and it's easy to strike up a fun conversation with the staff or other people shopping. It's a very supportive, inclusive and queer friendly space which I really appreciate. It's also the longest running game store in Portland with a store on Foster Rd since 1991. Still owned by Nick and Lacey with another store out in Molalla. Don't miss out, if you're in town be sure to visit, and if you're local... support your local small business! I'll see you there :)”