2024] 6 Recommended Used Game Shops in Akihabara! From large and chain stores with a full lineup of products to independent stores with a lot of individuality!

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If you actually walk the streets of Akihabara, you will find that used game stores are scattered all over the place. The used game stores are diverse, ranging from those that sell the latest hardware and software to those that sell retro games such as the Famicom (NES). Each store competes with the others in terms of product selection and unique business policies.

In this article, we will introduce some of Akihabara's recommended used game stores.

Each used game store has its own personality

As mentioned above, each used game store has its own unique personality, which is a characteristic of Akihabara. In addition to a full lineup of current hardware, in recent years, more emphasis has been placed on retro games than ever before, in anticipation of inbound demand.

In addition, it seems that all stores are keeping a close eye on each other's prices, and there does not seem to be a large price difference between stores.

This means that the stores to look into will probably differ depending on what kind of extra value each store has to offer.

Major and chain stores

Major game stores that are strong in hobbies other than games and online shopping, or chain game stores that have multiple stores, are characterized by their mobility and extensive networks, and have a full lineup of products. They often carry software for the latest hardware as well as retro games.

If you go to a game store thinking, "I want that game," or "I need that item," you will usually find what you are looking for, so you should not underestimate them.

However, there are some items that are priced at a premium, so please consult your wallet before shopping.

Independent Shops

These are independent stores that do not belong to a chain and tend to have game-related products packed into a small, cozy store. Although they cannot compete with the overwhelming selection of products offered by chain stores, there are many stores that have a devoted following due to their specialized lineups for specific genres and eras, as well as their unique store staff and store layouts.

They carry not only game software, but also goods derived from games, music CDs, and even the elemecha and LSI games that were popular in the same era, as well as game strategy books and game magazines. There are also game strategy books, game magazines, and even stores that sell self-published fanzines created by fans who love games too much.

If you want to enjoy games more deeply, it would be good to explore independent stores.

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Chain Shops

Independent Shops

Chain Shops

Super Potato Akihabara

Super Potato Akihabara is a well-known store that is often featured in the media. The 3rd to 5th floors of the building are occupied by used game stores on the 3rd and 4th floors, and the 5th floor is an old-fashioned candy store and game arcade.

The used games handled range from the Famicom to the latest models. The showcases are filled with rare and extremely rare software, including some that are not for sale, making it interesting just to wander around the store. The selection of software is unrivaled by any other store.

The store also carries used video game strategy books and magazines, as well as a wide variety of game-related goods and compatible consoles.

Store Introduction

Name：Super Potato Akihabara

Address： Kitabayashi Bldg. 3, 4, 5F, 1-11-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL：03-5289-9933

Business hours: Weekdays 11:00 - 20:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00 - 20:00

Products: NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy, Nintendo DS, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, SG-1000, Mk-III, Mega Drive, Mega CD, Super 32X Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Gear, Wonder Swan, PC Engine (Hu-Card, CD-ROM2, Super CD-ROM2), PC-FX, Neo-Geo, Neo-Geo CD, Neo-Geo Pocket, 3DO, MSX, XBOX, Atari Lynx, Jaguar, Cassette Vision, PYUTA, Kousoku Ships, INTVISION, Playdia, GameWatch, game music (soundtracks), strategy books, candy, goods, etc.

Official website: ##

Store MAP

Surugaya Akihabara Game Kan

This is the game specialty store of Surugaya, a major chain that has been opening real stores in Akihabara in recent years. Although the name "retro games" is on the store's website, PS5 and Switch titles are also sold here.

The store is a fairly stoic second-hand game store, with game software and hardware categorized and displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, making for a pleasant shopping experience. As a major chain, the selection is basically impeccable.

Although there are not that many products, it seems that they carry software from overseas regions, so those who want to play overseas versions of software should definitely visit the store.

The official website also offers a service that allows you to search the product inventory in advance. If you already know the game you are looking for, check it out before heading out.

Store Introduction

Store name： Surugaya Akihabara Game Kan

Address：1F Toyo Building, 3-9-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL：03-3256-7277

Business hours：Weekdays 11:00~21:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00~21:00

Products: Retro games, current games, arcade boards, strategy books, game magazines, PC game magazines, retro PC games (Windows is not available)

Official site：#

Trader Main Store

This is the main store of the two stores in Akihabara. It is very conspicuous as it is a 6-story building along Chuo-dori.

New and used games for PS5, Switch, and other current hardware, as well as 3DS, PSVITA, and other previous-generation hardware are handled on the first floor, retro games and games imported from overseas (new and used) are sold on the second floor, and PC games (new and used) are sold on the fifth floor.

The store features an active campaign to increase the purchase price if you sell software in bulk.

The store also carries a large number of music CDs, and rare game soundtracks are relatively easy to find.
A new store building is currently under construction on the site where the third store used to be, so there are high expectations for further product enhancement in the future.

Store Introduction

Store Name：Trader Main Store

Address： Trader Main Store Building, 3-14-10 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL：03-3255-3493

Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00, all days

Products handled:

1st floor: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, WiiU, Wii, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PSVITA, PSP, XBOXONE, XBOX360
2nd floor: NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PC Engine, Sega Saturn, Megadrive, Dreamcast, Neo-Geo, Wonder Swan, XBOX, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Others Retro games in general, Foreign TV games in general
5th floor: General PC games *Windows compatible software only, PC-98, PC-88, X68000, MSX, FM-TOWNS

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Store MAP

Independent Shop

Retro GAME CAMP

A used game store with a storefront along Chuo-dori, located between Sanko Sohonten and Akiba-o~.

The two-story store is crammed with game software, and the first floor is mainly filled with classic games such as NES and Super NES, while 8-bit and 16-bit game demos are shown on the TV monitor in the store. The store's location along the main street, as well as being a duty-free store, attracts many foreign tourists who love retro games.

In addition, the batteries for the games sold at this store have been replaced in the store. This is a nice feature because it prevents the sad situation where you buy used software but can't save the game (......).

Store Introduction

Store Name： Retro Game Camp Akihabara Store

Address： Shin Suehiro Building C, 3-14-7 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 03-3253-7778

Business hours: 11:00 - 20:00

Products: NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, Disk System, Neo-Geo, PC Engine, Megadrive, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation, etc.

Official website：#

Store MAP:

BEEP Akihabara

BEEP Akihabara claims to be a store specializing in retro games, retro PC games, and arcade circuit boards, and its selection of these genres is far superior to other stores. The staff, who are overflowing with love for retro games, are also well known among game fans. It is truly a reggae store by reggae fans for reggae fans.

The shop also sells game goods and related books. In addition, there are self-published books, doujinshis, and doujin goods by game fans. In addition, we also sell new game software distributed by BEEP. If you are looking for rare and niche items that are hard to find in other used game stores, come and visit us.

Store Introduction

Name：BEEP Akihabara Store

Address： B1F, Chuei Building, 3-9-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Business hours：11:00 - 20:00

Closed: Wednesdays

Products: Retro games, retro PCs, game books, game goods, etc.

Official website：#

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Retro Game Friends

The oldest game store in Akihabara. They mainly deal in retro games from the NES to PS2 eras, but they also sell software for the Switch and other current hardware.

In addition, they have a full lineup of game watches, maniacal LSI games, peripherals, and game soundtrack CDs.

The store's motto is to purchase rare, rare, and premier software that other stores do not value at high prices, so if the timing is right, you may be able to find an unexpected bargain.

Store Introduction

Store Name： Retro Game Friends

Address： Shin-Etsu Sotokanda Bldg. 2F, 6-14-13 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL：03-5812-2471

Business hours：11:00 - 20:00

Closed: Tuesdays (except holidays)

Official website：#

Store MAP