Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 21 to 25 of 25

Thread: Game Stores in Detroit

  1. #21
    Insert Coin (Level 0)
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Posts
    42
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by TurboGenesis View Post
    The only things they don't give cases with are Genesis and Master System games, probably NES/SNES/N64 boxes, but I'm fine with loose carts on those games… I offer Ted scans of the SMS and Genesis games I buy so he will include the cases for me.

    Did you grow up in Plymouth? I'm originally from Canton, graduated from Canton High School in 1995… I used to work at Game Masters back in 1993-1995. I work in Plymouth now.
    They definitely don't give cases for SNES, GBA, NES, Game Gear, and Genesis, or anything else cartridge based. Ted's explanation regarding that policy was that it's a pain in the ass to find scans of the boxes. But yeah, I grew up in Plymouth and I still live here. I graduated from Salem in 2005.

    Ted's a good guy with a lot of knowledge. He gave me some advice when I was trying to find a proper power cord for my CDX and I was able to find something that worked out online. Their disc and console repair service is also fantastic.

    A note: A while ago Ted joked that I come into the store so much that I probably know the job better than the people working there.

  2. #22
    Pear (Level 6) TurboGenesis's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Detroit
    Posts
    1,371
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    Sonic R 0
    PSN
    SONICr

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Cornelius Spunkwater View Post
    They definitely don't give cases for SNES, GBA, NES, Game Gear, and Genesis, or anything else cartridge based. Ted's explanation regarding that policy was that it's a pain in the ass to find scans of the boxes. But yeah, I grew up in Plymouth and I still live here. I graduated from Salem in 2005.

    Ted's a good guy with a lot of knowledge. He gave me some advice when I was trying to find a proper power cord for my CDX and I was able to find something that worked out online. Their disc and console repair service is also fantastic.

    A note: A while ago Ted joked that I come into the store so much that I probably know the job better than the people working there.
    yeah, Ted had mentioned how it's difficult to find good scans of box art, that's why I offered to provide scans of any SMS/Genesis games I buy.. I have to get up there as I owe scans for Rambo III and California Games..

    one of my good friends brother, Greg, used to work there - he used to borrow my NES games in the early 90s (when I was playing 16 bit stuff lol) - he still hangs out up there these days - I'm up there almost every week too!


    one more shop to mention - Gamers Ave/Game Yard in Garden City - it's on Ford Rd just west of Middlebelt - in front of K-Mart
    Last edited by TurboGenesis; 10-14-2011 at 12:55 AM.

  3. #23
    Kirby (Level 13) ubersaurus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    MI
    Posts
    5,471
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    ubersaurus

    Default

    The store that was in Southgate, Game Play; I think the guy wanted to move to Southland Mall if possible. Friend of mine said he saw him there a few weeks back and that the guy was cutting back drastically on his pre-NES selection after only a handful of people were buying them. I haven't seen him myself, but then I haven't had much call to go to the mall.
    Check out the Kleppings!
    Make Way For Madness!
    "9 is a poor man's 11, and 11 is a Baker's Ten."
    Infinite Lives

  4. #24
    Pear (Level 6) TurboGenesis's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Detroit
    Posts
    1,371
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts
    Xbox LIVE
    Sonic R 0
    PSN
    SONICr

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by ubersaurus View Post
    The store that was in Southgate, Game Play; I think the guy wanted to move to Southland Mall if possible. Friend of mine said he saw him there a few weeks back and that the guy was cutting back drastically on his pre-NES selection after only a handful of people were buying them. I haven't seen him myself, but then I haven't had much call to go to the mall.
    only a handful of people? probably me and you !
    I wanted to grab some 5200 games but they had closed up when I was ready to get some... I was even considering grabbing that Mr Do's Castle!

    I cannot figure why he would want to move into Southland? I imagine the rent would be astronomical!

  5. #25
    Apple (Level 5)
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Location
    Southeast Michigan
    Posts
    1,092
    Thanks Thanks Given 
    0
    Thanks Thanks Received 
    0
    Thanked in
    0 Posts

    Default

    Time Travelers might be a fun visit if you're already in the area, but I would stay far far away. Their prices are insanely high; to the point where even if they magically had "that game you've always wanted", which they don't, the price would send you running. Additionally, from the perspective of a small business owner, I can't stand anyone who pays $1 a game and then turns around and sells them above ebay. I've heard some pretty extreme horror stories.

Similar Threads

  1. Game stores & arcades near Toledo & Detroit?
    By Jasonbar in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 12-01-2013, 04:59 PM
  2. Detroit Area (Troy, MI) Collector/Game/Vintage shops?
    By Deadman in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 08-20-2008, 08:27 PM
  3. Game stores in the Detroit metro area?
    By sisko in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 10-23-2003, 01:47 PM
  4. UPN Detroit video game story tomorrow the 16th!
    By Gamereviewgod in forum Classic Gaming
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-15-2003, 09:40 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •