While the gaming world is moving towards the digital space, GameStop insists on preserving the traditional way of playing.
The video game retailer is converting some of its stores into “GameStop Retro,” offering old consoles and games for old-school gamers.
In its announcement at X, the company mentioned several iconic consoles, such as the Wii and Xbox 360, which have been overshadowed by more recent models, such as the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X. The new retro stores will also carry older games from various franchises, including Pokémon, Mario Kart, Halo and Grand Theft Auto.
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The company has not clarified how many of its stores will be rebuilt in retro style, nor whether they will remain open permanently or operate on a limited basis. USA TODAY has contacted GameStop's representatives for more information.
GameStop adds a retro store tracker
GameStop has added a retro store locator on its website, offering help to customers to locate these points. Users can select «Find retro store» and enter their postal code in order to find nearby locations within the preset radius.
Which consoles will the retro stores sell?
From Playstation and Xbox to Nintendo, retro stores will sell hardware and consoles, as well as games to use with them.
The following consoles are among the products you can find in the stores:
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- Nintendo DS
- Wii
- Wii U
- Super Nintento Entertainment System
- Nintento Entertainment System
- Nintendo 64
- Nintento Gamecube
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Advance
- Play Station
- PS2 (Play Station 2)
- PS3 (Play Station 3)
- PS Vita (PlayStation Vita)
- SEGA Genesis
- SEGA Saturn
- Dreamcast
- Xbox
- Xbox 360
Source: usatoday
