<p><p>The gaming world may be heading to the digital space, but GameStop refuses to leave the classics behind.</p><p>The video game retail company is turning some of its stores into <a href="https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/products/mario-sports-mix---nintendo-wii/918059.html">"GameStop Retro" locations</a>, selling older consoles and games for old school players.</p><p>In the X announcement Tuesday, the company listed several iconic consoles, like the Wii and Xbox 360, that have become overshadowed by later models, such as the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox Series X. These locations will also sell older games from a variety of franchises, including Pokémon, Mario Kart, Halo and Grand Theft Auto.</p><p>The company has not specified how many stores will be considered retro locations and whether the shift is permanent or for a limited time only. USA TODAY has reached out to GameStop representatives for further information.</p><a href="https://app.adjust.com/1el9h6z4">Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news</a> <a href="/story/news/nation/2024/08/28/teacher-no-cupcake-tiktok-video/74985041007/">No cupcakes at school for birthdays? Teacher says they're 'too messy' in viral video</a> <a href="/story/tech/news/2024/08/28/hmd-barbie-cell-phone-flip-phone/74987585007/">Barbie-themed flip phone replaces internet access with pink nostalgia: How to get yours</a> <a href="/story/news/world/2024/08/28/lonely-dolphin-japan-biting-attacking-swimmers/74983211007/">Lonely, sexually frustrated dolphin may be attacking swimmers in Japan, researchers say</a> <a href="/story/money/2024/08/28/very-demure-jools-lebron-trademark-handled/74980930007/">'Very demure' creator Jools Lebron says trademark situation has been 'handled'</a> <a href="/story/money/food/2024/08/28/dairy-queen-fall-blizzard-menu/74978492007/">Dairy Queen's 2024 Fall Blizzard Menu is now available: See the full fall menu</a><img width="100%" /><h2>GameStop adds retro store tracker</h2><p>GameStop has implemented a <a href="https://www.gamestop.com/retro-store-locator">retro store locator</a> on its website to help customers find these spots.</p><p>Users can click "Find A Retro Store" and enter their ZIP code to find nearby locations under their specified radius.</p><a href="/picture-gallery/news/2012/09/09/the-day-in-pictures/1410095/"><img width="100%" /></a><h2>What consoles will retro stores sell?</h2><p>From Playstation and Xbox to Nintendo, retro stores will sell hardware and consoles, as well games to use them.</p><p>The following consoles are among the products that can be found at the stores:</p><ul>Nintendo DSWiiWii USuper Nintento Entertainment SystemNintento Entertainment SystemNintendo 64Nintento GamecubeGame BoyGame Boy AdvancePlay StationPS2 (Play Station 2)PS3 (Play Station 3)PS Vita (PlayStation Vita)SEGA GenesisSEGA SaturnDreamcastXboxXbox 360</ul></p>
The gaming world may be heading to the digital space, but GameStop refuses to leave the classics behind.
The video game retail company is turning some of its stores into "GameStop Retro" locations, selling older consoles and games for old school players.
In the X announcement Tuesday, the company listed several iconic consoles, like the Wii and Xbox 360, that have become overshadowed by later models, such as the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox Series X. These locations will also sell older games from a variety of franchises, including Pokémon, Mario Kart, Halo and Grand Theft Auto.
The company has not specified how many stores will be considered retro locations and whether the shift is permanent or for a limited time only. USA TODAY has reached out to GameStop representatives for further information.
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GameStop adds retro store tracker
GameStop has implemented a retro store locator on its website to help customers find these spots.
Users can click "Find A Retro Store" and enter their ZIP code to find nearby locations under their specified radius.
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What consoles will retro stores sell?
From Playstation and Xbox to Nintendo, retro stores will sell hardware and consoles, as well games to use them.
The following consoles are among the products that can be found at the stores:
Nintendo DSWiiWii USuper Nintento Entertainment SystemNintento Entertainment SystemNintendo 64Nintento GamecubeGame BoyGame Boy AdvancePlay StationPS2 (Play Station 2)PS3 (Play Station 3)PS Vita (PlayStation Vita)SEGA GenesisSEGA SaturnDreamcastXboxXbox 360
