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8-Bit Retro Video Games
1538 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
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8-Bit Retro Video Games
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mi
Review №1

Best place good people wonderfully service decently six stars

Ra
Review №2

Great store! They have an amazing selection of retro games and consoles.Very friendly owner and staff!I would recommend this store to anyone looking for some gaming nostalgia.

Eu
Review №3

This is probably the best store ever to find games in retro games better than GameStop than any other trust me if you want to get good good deals in that you should do it here almost every single game that you can imagine is here you know what Id rather prefer it more than GameStop than anything else right

OT
Review №4

Awesome store with a huge selection of games for almost any console &’ everything you’ll need to game. They have awesome prices you won’t find anywhere else, and the customer service is great. Will definitely be coming back for more games! My friend bought a couple Xbox 360 games &’ all of them where in perfect condition and all at prices we couldn’t believe! Great store &’ I definitely recommend!

Jo
Review №5

The employees were rude, and not helpful. Everything was unreasonably over priced. They even had loose toys in baggies that they were charging ridiculous prices for. Most of their retro games were marked up way too high to match up with the bloated market of retro games sold on the internet. It was also a nightmare trying to park there, as there business is located off of a busy street, and it was difficult to find a decent, and safe parking space. Ive seen better game stores. This place makes Gamestop look honest, and thats sad. I wouldnt recommend wasting your time here.

Da
Review №6

Super friendly guys and great selection. Went in there just to browse and ended up going down memory lane and bought a couple games. Will be going back

Ma
Review №7

Great place and the games I bought for the original Xbox dont work but the wii controller and wii sports work perfectly fine on the wii.

Yv
Review №8

Awesome game store! Gary and his team are always willing to answer any questions about games or about game systems . Great selection of games at very reasonable prices . They have fixed my sons Xbox 1 and Xbox 360 in a timely manner and I was satisfied. So much better then the game stops ! Keep up the awesome work guys . Everything I need they will be my first choice without a doubt. Very knowledgeable as well !

bl
Review №9

I love this place I get mostly all my games here and you can return games I recommend coming here

Al
Review №10

Love this place! It takes me back to my childhood. So many fun things to look at and purchase if interested. Owner is an awesome dude! And sometimes gives great deals. Also, the stuff there is pretty afforable.

Ja
Review №11

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thank you guys! If they dont have it, 100% they will find it for you and get it to you! I asked about games from 30+ years ago and they know them and the console they are on. Not one question went unanswered!

Jp
Review №12

Guys are cool have a ton of vintage games must see even if you arent a gamer

Jo
Review №13

Juans very knowledgeable!! Great guys, great collection!

ch
Review №14

Best selection of retro and older games! Wonderful customer service!

Lu
Review №15

Had a very good selection of video games, but they sold me a bootleg figure for a high price. I even asked if it was real and they told me it was. It was in a box with the picture of the real figure so I didnt think much of it, and by the time Im back home 9 hours away I finally have a chance to open it and its clearly fake. It cant even stand up. Dont buy figures from them 😬.This was supposed to be my birthday gift and im kinda bummed out. Ill provide pics if u want.

De
Review №16

Refurbished my N64 controller for $20. Super fast and friendly. Local treasure of a shop. CLEAN AS A WHISTLE, SHARP AS A THISTLE. BEST IN ALL WESTMINSTER. YEAH!

Jo
Review №17

Second time i come over and is close

So
Review №18

This place is the best they never treat you poorly and always try to help you when they can its my go to place when buying games and systems

Br
Review №19

Friendly staff and great inventory. Always find something when we stop in.

Ja
Review №20

I’ve been in Santa Fe for a very long time. Been to most places around New Mexico, as well as pretty much every store, gallery, and building in the city itself. I’m a pretty old school person, so I value good customer service and customer relationships very much, as I work in the customer industry myself. And 8 but is like a home away from home. The people there are nothing but friendly and humorous, and have an amazing collection of games new and old for any gamers needs. When I walk in to that store I feel refreshed, I feel welcomed, I feel taken care of. From the earliest playstation to ps 4, any Xbox console, game boy, literally anything, they have it. I’m a huge fan of the 70s and 80s era and it feels like I’m walking into the best modern arcade of all time. I’m a big gamer, and I’m there pretty much every week chatting with some of my favorite people in town, reviewing games, and getting awesome new titles. Want to visit a place that feels like you walked into dungeons and dragons mixed with tron at the same time? Go to 8 bit. Wanna visit a place where you feel cool and like your valued in the community? Go to 8 bit. Don’t know where to go? GO TO 8 BIT. It is without a doubt my favorite store in Santa Fe, and you don’t even have to be a gamer to visit. It is a place where there is something for everyone, a place where old is new, a classic timeless home for all. Just go, you will never regret it!!

Ga
Review №21

Great customer service and a huge selection of games, I bought a PlayStation and it is in great quality and I would recommend to anyone that wants to get into retro gaming

Ma
Review №22

Visible from the road for sure parking can be a little tricky there in the front but they have parking in the rear they have everything that you can think of for retro gaming the gentleman that worked there are extremely knowledgeable very friendly every time I go there I have a wonderful experience

Ja
Review №23

Great knowledgeable friendly staff. Support this business & purchase your video game/toy accessories at 8 Bit & please Dont Support the conglomerate corporate businesses. They got great selections which pair with fair prices! 8 BIT ALL DAY EVERYDAY!!!

Sa
Review №24

They had everything I was looking for and strict safety policies.You have to knock to be let in so they can regulate the stores capacity

Sa
Review №25

I love this place! Best video game store in town.

Ca
Review №26

They are friendly and helpful.I greatly recommend this place.

Pa
Review №27

This place is AMAZING as are the dudes that work here! I was feeling nostalgic for Atari 2600 games and I thought I could just find a console and games at a thrift store-- I used to see them all the time in the 90s. Then I spent the better part of a day hitting the thrift stores and found nothing atari related at all. I considered driving to CO to buy one off craigslist. Then I noticed this place on Cerrillos and gave them a call-- they have Atari stuff!!! And reasonably priced! And the man who helped me was so rad! It was super fun deciding on games (most in the $1.99 - $7.99 range; good selection) and checkout was very efficient. This place seems to have steady business and they did a great job of managing the number of people in the store for covid safety. I went back to pick up more games and it was a different employee-- equally friendly, knowledgeable and kind. I didnt know stores like this existed-- maybe most cities arent as lucky as Santa Fe is to have an 8-bit! They made my Atari dreams come true and Im super grateful for them! Please support this local small business! BTW the Atari system they sold me is perfect-- all the connections included, plus joysticks, all super clean and in perfect working order. Thank you 8-bit!

Ba
Review №28

They are the highest paying for used games and any game consoles and accessories.

Al
Review №29

Fantastic little game stop. They have everything you can think of. Their service is great. Very kind guy helped us today and was very great explain anything and helping us out. Would recommend checking them out.

De
Review №30

Awesome experience. I brought in a box of games to trade/sell and the owner was excellent conversation and was willing to work closely with me to strike a fair deal. I can’t recommend the store enough if you’re looking for anything gaming related.

Je
Review №31

Great service. Great help. Had everything we needed. Thanks

Er
Review №32

The guys there are awesome! Super nice and helpful. Thank you very much 👍 keep up the good work. Also walking in and looking around was like a blast from the past, I loved it.

Fi
Review №33

This place was awesome. They had the best selection of PS2 games. Juan was very knowledgeable and offered the best customer service. My two boys were so happy to spend there Christmas money here. We will always come back for our future vintage games. They are truly better than Game Stop.

Ja
Review №34

A little on the expensive side, but they do have a wide variety of items

JC
Review №35

Thanks for the customer service and new wii! The customer here is the best and the games are to die for! Thanks again, and I will be back for the Sega Genisis.

He
Review №36

Always can find classic gaming systems, and we also found a movie we couldnt find anywhere else!! Awesome place w Awesome People!!

Ro
Review №37

Amazing selection, friendly knowledgeable staff, Im definitely going back

Mu
Review №38

Good selection of older games and consoles.

Ar
Review №39

Very awesome place to find classic video games and some movies and lots of other video game stuff. The owner was very helpful in finding what I needed and very knowledgeable .

Sp
Review №40

This place is great, they have so many old games and systems. I love seeing what they have at any one time

Je
Review №41

These guys are awesome. They take a look at every single thing my girlfriend and I have brought them and offered more than anywhere for our items. They do their research and have knowledge to recognize items of value and ones that arent so much. Beyond that the store is great and they have a great selection of games of all types and lots of other gamer swag. Keep it up guys you truly are a one of a kind shop.

Be
Review №42

What a great place to find all kinds of retro video games and systems! The owner and employees are friendly and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend you check it out!

Ni
Review №43

Great place to get retro games and consoles. The staff is great and they do offer store credit and its awesome what you can do with it. I recommend it to any real gamers looking for good games

Dy
Review №44

Ive never bought video games from these guys but Ive sold. I can say they offer really good prices for games unless theyre collectibles. They dont offer great amounts for your stuff, but they will give you much more than game stop would even try. Come to these guys unless you think you can get more money selling your games yourself which Id recommend also doing. Great service nonetheless.

Mi
Review №45

I love all the old retro games

Li
Review №46

Actually one of the best retro gaming stores Ive been to. All old version consoles and controllers for SNES, NES, Sega Ect. tons of cartridge games and even old skool toys for collectors. Helpful and friendly customer support. Would definitely recommend for your retro gaming needs.Game on!

Ra
Review №47

Lots of games and figures. Could spend awhile looking through all they have to offer.

Gi
Review №48

Really impressive assortment of current & vintage games here in Santa Fe! Knowledgable, friendly, & helpful staff.

Ro
Review №49

HUGE selection. The staff is passionate about gaming. Trust me and dont park out front.

Na
Review №50

The staff is always helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They have a great collection and reasonable prices. If they didnt have something on hand, they were willing to order it for us. This will be our new go-to for our gaming needs.

Yo
Review №51

They are very friendly and they know everything about all games consoles

Ta
Review №52

They werent open when we were there. I would have loved to get some more retro games. Maybe next time were in Santa Fe they will be open.

Ru
Review №53

Great place! Extremely helpful! Awesome games! Very friendly! I mean there’s nothing bad to say about these guys. Iv been buying and trading games with 8bit for about 2 years now and I don’t plan on going anywhere else.

Ki
Review №54

These guys know their stuff, highly reccomend!

Ev
Review №55

Always great to stop here.

ed
Review №56

Best place in town to go. They are always super helpful. Their prices are affordable. They are very nice and they do the best deals in town.

Lu
Review №57

Great service, staff is very knowledgeable and super friendly. Felt like I was taking a trip down memory lane when I went in. Great inventory and tons of systems available. 5 out of 5 stars.

Se
Review №58

I love this place. They are always super helpful and i have any questions they take the time to answer them. They have a great selection of games and if they dont have the game you want they will order them for you. By chance if theres anything wrong with a game or anything he will always fix it. If you want to trade or sell games this is the place to go because the prices are good.

Ca
Review №59

I stopped in in August 2015. I was on my way back to Wisconsin from visiting Phoenix, and figured this would be a good video game store to stop and see. The workers were very nice to talk to and banter with. They gave me a good deal on some Zelda games and guides, all of which I still own. If I ever happen to be in New Mexico again, Ill definitely stop by again.

Ca
Review №60

The best customer service in Santa Fe for a long time! I strongly recommend them for games and tech support!!

An
Review №61

Very cool and friendly owner.

ro
Review №62

They were really awesome. I went there about a couple of weeks ago and got a discount on pretty much everything I bought, they even threw in a free Wii stand for me which was nice. Staff was great, would definitely go there again. 10/10Update: Just went there today and bought Sonic heroes, suffering the ties that bind, left 4 dead 1 and 2, guitar hero 3, and an Xbox 360. This place is like heaven for gamers. 1000/10 man this place is great.

Ed
Review №63

Very Excellent customer service, puts customers first and has a great selection of games. I found everything I was looking for. I was also allowed to test what I wanted to buy I will definitely be back 8 bit gaming at its very best I rate it a 5 star all around store

Za
Review №64

By far my favorite place to get games and gaming equipment. Staff are wonderful, prices are fair, trade in values are fair. I will do business with them for as long as I am in New Mexico

Mi
Review №65

Ive been to this store many times. Friendly staff, huge selection of forgotten gems, and a lot of fun had with a few friends here! Definitely check this place out if youre looking for an old game, they might just have it!

Re
Review №66

I went this last Saturday to find they were closed they said they open at 12 but apparently they are closed on weekends?? Im not sure but they need to update their hours of operation on Google maps.

de
Review №67

Amazing customer service hands down! Ivan was great at assisting with any questions and made wonderful suggestions for our purchase. He made the experience memorable I would definitely recommend. Prices are very reasonable and selection is good as well.

Mi
Review №68

Took my Xbox 360 in for trade in... It did not have a remote control but I was told over the phone that they will take it anyway. When I got there they said Lets us test it first. So I let them hook it up, but once they hooked it up they told me theres a system error and if its not playable then we cant buy it. Funny thing is that It was perfectly playable about a month ago before I lost my remote plus after he tested it, I was told by the guy we were only gonna give you $10 for it anyway. Maybe you should buy one of our refurbished ones for $40. Employees seem a bit rude and shady when it come to handling business.

Ri
Review №69

8-bit is a great store with some awesome people running it. Everytime that I visit Im greeted with a smile no matter who is behind the counter. I definitely recommend that you come by and check this place out if youve got the time!

ma
Review №70

Truth be told Chill-est VibeszVery Thrilled to Have This Game Store InMy HomeTown . Thank You much Appreciated.OLD SCHOOL GAMESSYSTEMS YOU THOUGHT Didnt Exist Still... Whaaaat?Hands Down Best Game Selections Ive Seen Yet.Great Collection and Over all Their Customer Service is on Point, Great Deals- Prices, Games/Systems/Accessories/Controllers/Chargers ECT. 9 out of 10 times Almost Guaranteed to WorkMy Opinion : if your a GAMER or notStop By, 8-Bit Retro, Video Games - Located in Santa Fe, NM

Sa
Review №71

Store is jam packed of games and gaming counsels.Living in the 90s.Nintendo. Mario. Donkey Kong.Many goodies. Much knowledge. No bull.Thank you!!!

De
Review №72

The gentleman there was very nice and helpful. He helped me by getting the play station I needed and explained how to get free games.

Ca
Review №73

Staff was great helped me get what I wanted and made great suggestions on what I needed. All games at great prices and better than game stop. Highly recommended!

Bo
Review №74

Pretty much your average classic game store. Adequate selection of games at a fair price. Nothing amazing, but better than GameStop.

Es
Review №75

These guys are very knowledgeable at what they do. Good inventory. And can even get items fixed through technicians. Support local business!

Aa
Review №76

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection and reasonable prices. Very fair on trade ins as well.

Be
Review №77

Biggest collection of retro games Ive ever seen, with more being added all the time. They also have new games and consoles as well as movies and pop culture merchandise. This place has instantly become my go-to for all things gaming. They have even repaired my controllers and consoles in the past

As
Review №78

These guys are on the ball! I know its part of their name but its a GREAT place for finding old games AND consoles. They have been looking at my Retron 2 to see why it randomly deleted my data for Zelda: A Link To The Past, and figured out its the battery in the game cartridge. They are awesome and are very reasonable on their prices. And super duper on customer service! They are my go-to. Screw GameStop! 👍👍👍💯💯💯

Ni
Review №79

Man this is a really cool store kind of like a big time machine takes me back to my childhood, the good old days you gotta check it out..

Jo
Review №80

8 Bits customer service is outstanding. They have a vast knowledge of retro/modern games. Every time I buy a game they clean it to make sure it works. I bought a Nintendo from them and they offered to replace my pins for free! 8 Bit Rules!! :D

Tr
Review №81

This place has a stellar collection of games and items, old and new, common and rare. Come for their games, stay to ogle at their mint condition unopened classics.

gl
Review №82

Great little shop, knowledgeable, and they enjoy what they are doing. Fair prices, and honest buying, I was impressed.

Ma
Review №83

Blows away GameStop!!

Jo
Review №84

Awesome selection of old games and even a great selection of newer ones as well.

De
Review №85

Great friendly local service, vary insightful and will help find what you need if not in stock.

Fa
Review №86

I like these guys. They’re fair, and nice. Good selection in the store compared to other retro stores I’ve visited. I had a problem with a game I bought there and they had good customer service, and the issue seems to be with my actual console and not the game so I have no complaints there. However, I do have a slight issue with them insisting I just clean games and contacts with alcohol. They even kind of mocked the warning on the back of NES cartridges and claimed it was just a scare tactic to get people to buy Nintendo brand cleaner. Problem is, anyone who has worked with soldering or circuit boards knows you need very specific dilutions of cleaning products to effectively clean circuits or contacts. The type of alcohol they were using was

Ba
Review №87

They are awesome they treat thier customers awesome and they try to find what your looking for and will let you know when it gets there. They are awesome. I dont go anywhere else for my games.

Be
Review №88

Great deals my daughters got a gamecube with Kirby air ride works great and good condition. Customer friendly ready to help and answer questions with a great attitude and the owner is really nice as well. Good to have a retro store in Santa Fe.

An
Review №89

Best video game place in town. Great employees great prices. 👏🏼

Al
Review №90

Very nice staff with a large selection of games

Br
Review №91

Great games for great prices! Wide variety!

Je
Review №92

There was no Rosalina figurines

Tr
Review №93

Great store, deep selection, super helpful staff. This is where you want to go for old games in Santa Fe, no contest.

2S
Review №94

I broke my ps4 HDMI port and got it fixed here and unfortunately I paid in advance or I would have taken it somewhere else. they never answered my calls to see if it was ready And I was told it would take around 2 weeks and it took 3 months

Da
Review №95

Really great team who helped my children choose the perfect games. Enthusiasts not salesmen, we left feeling so happy. Thanks guys, youre great....

Ro
Review №96

Love the old school video gaming systems. better than GameStop by far.

Gi
Review №97

Its a good place and they have a lot of interesting games and consoles... Just that every time I purchase a few games, one of them always seems to be scratched or unplayable and I have to either return it or get it buffed out while Im getting blame for it being my console (that works fine)

Ch
Review №98

Best place in town. These guys are awesome. Friendly, knowledgeable, reasonably priced, rock solid. Love this joint

Mi
Review №99

He was so helpful and stayed open for us

Am
Review №100

Aboslutely HORRID! We took a PS2 in for repair. We were never told it would take 6-8 weeks. After 4 or 5 weeks, we wanted to know what was going on. Constantly, we were told its being tested. Once we no longer accepted that placation, the employees started making excuses for the owner and why the machine wasnt ready or why the owner wouldnt call us back. We were lied to repeatedly. Finally, we got the machine back and it still only played some games. When we went back to find out why they didnt actually repair the machine we were told you can buy one of our refurbished machines. Are you kidding me!!!? Santa Fe, do not waste your time with these jokers. Go to We Buy Video Games in the SF Place mall. They actually know how to run a company and they can actually repair machines. Save yourself the headache and money. DO NOT GO TO 8 BIT EVER!!!

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  • Address:1538 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, United States
  • Site:http://facebook.com/8bitSantaFe
  • Phone:+1 505-309-8368
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Video game store
  • Trading card store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–10PM
  • Tuesday:12–10PM
  • Wednesday:12–10PM
  • Thursday:12–8PM
  • Friday:12–8PM
  • Saturday:12–10PM
  • Sunday:12–10PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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