Used game purchase and sales shop in Akihabara - from consoles and software to peripherals

The opening ceremony of this year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics drew much attention as it featured many background music tracks from classic Japanese games loved around the world, such as Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy.
There are probably many people who had never played the game in which the background music was used, but this prompted them to try out the downloadable version right away!
However, unlike Ace Combat 5, there is no downloadable version available, so unfortunately the game you are looking for can only be played in the packaged version...
If that's the case, you might have a chance to find something if you look at a used game store!
So, this time I would like to introduce some stores in Akihabara that sell used games.

Used game purchase and sales store in Akihabara

Surugaya Akihabara Store Game Hall - Great value for money

A game store located near Junk Street, a 6-minute walk from the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station.
They stock everything from the latest home video games to retro games, and are relatively cheap and offer great value for money compared to other stores in Akihabara.
Purchases are handled at the Akihabara Purchase Center in the annex, but purchases can also be made at the Akihabara Game Hall by using the online purchase services "Smartoku" and "Anshin Mochikomi."

BEEP Akihabara - A wide selection of retro arcade games

A store that buys and sells retro games, located a 6-minute walk from Akihabara Station, near the Surugaya Akihabara store game hall.
The entrance to the shop is at the bottom of the stairs in the basement, and the interior has an underground atmosphere.
They have a particularly large selection of retro PC related items for enthusiasts, such as the MSX series, and also sell arcade game boards, cabinets, and home video games.
In addition to bringing in items for purchase, we also accept delivery and on-site purchases.

Mandarake Complex - A wide selection of games

Mandarake Complex, a large black building on Junk Street, is a purchase and sales store that mainly handles a wide range of products, including hobbies, books, and games.
The store also has a wide selection of games, including the latest home console games such as PS5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as PS2, XBOX, PC Engine before the GameCube, and Mega Drive.
Games, like other products, are accepted for purchase at the purchase counter on the 1st floor.

Trader Akihabara Main Store - Wide selection and great prices

Located along Akihabara Chuo Dori, this store buys and sells a variety of products, including used games, music CDs, and hobby items.
We have a wide selection of used games, from retro to new releases.
The purchase price is relatively stable among Akihabara stores and is a good deal. (From the author's experience)

Retro Game Camp Akihabara - A wide selection of Famicom, Nintendo 64, and more

Retro Game Camp Akihabara is a store that buys and sells retro games, located along Chuo Dori between Sanko Rare Mono Shop and Akibao-Nanago Store.
Although it is relatively small compared to other used retro game stores in Akihabara, it has a wide selection of used Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, and more.
There used to be another store nearby called Retro Game Camp Dungeon, but it has been temporarily closed due to the effects of COVID-19.

Super Potato Akihabara - Large selection of retro games, but high prices

A popular Akihabara store that buys and sells retro games, located on the 3rd to 5th floors of a building about a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station.
The prices of used games are higher than at other stores, but they have a wide selection of retro games.
By the way, the fifth floor of the building has demo machines of old arcade cabinets, as well as a candy corner.

BOOKOFF Akihabara Station Store - A store near the station

A store that buys and sells used books, DVDs, games, etc., located about a one-minute walk from the central ticket gate of Akihabara Station.
The selection of used games is small, but since it's close to the station, it's easy to drop in looking for the used game you're looking for.
The purchase price is BOOKOFF.

Sofmap Akihabara Amusement Hall -Lots of the latest home video games

A consumer electronics retailer located on Chuo-dori, a 3-minute walk from Akihabara Station.
They didn't carry retro games from before the PS3, and instead had more of the latest home video games.
When purchasing at Sofmap, please note that they may not be able to purchase games or software that are older than the PS3.
By the way, if you buy using points, you can get a slightly better deal, so it is recommended for heavy users of the Bic Camera group.

Lashinbang Akihabara New Building - Limited selection, but relatively cheap

A store that buys and sells books, games, hobbies, etc., located on the first and second floors of the commercial building "AKIBA Cultures ZONE" along Kanda Myojin Street, about a three-minute walk from Akihabara Station.
Although the selection of used games is limited, they are sold at relatively low prices.

Retro Game Friends - Lots of retro games

A retro game buying and selling store located on the second and third floors of a building just a short walk from Suehirocho Station.
The signs and other landmarks of the store were hard to find, making it difficult to find.
The prices are a bit high, but there seem to be a lot of bargains and rare items.

Akihabara has many second-hand game shops! A city that caters to the needs of gamers of various genres

Akihabara, known as a mecca for otaku, has many second-hand game stores, so it's easy to take any unwanted games you have while out and have them quickly bought back and use the money to fund your investment.
There are also many shops selling retro games, catering to the needs of gamers of various genres.
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