Bricks & Joysticks — Local services in Albany

Entering Bricks & Joysticks just feels like some type of magical portal to everything you ever wanted as a child.

The guy that has been there both times I’ve gone (possibly the owner?) has been super helpful and super knowledgeable. If you’re looking for something, he definitely already knows about it and if he doesn’t have it, you can leave your name and phone number to get a call when/if he ever gets it in. I honestly hate sharing that tip with others but it really does make this game/collectible shop all the more special. Seriously this place will take you back to your childhood no matter how old or young you are.

Also to be selling Wii Motion Plus Accessories for the same amount they went for back in the day is a total steal! I will absolutely keep coming back.

Please take a stop by sometime, it is...

This shop is great for collectors, feeling of nostalgia immediately overwhelm the senses when you walk in the door. lovers of all things iconic in gaming, comics, and scifi will love this place. There is definitely something for all ages at this location, card packs, toys, games & systems, legos, stuffed animals and all fanfare related to these things, this store brings about happy, happy, joy, joy felings throughout . The owner is trustworthy and fair, so much since coming to Albany, I consider him a good friend. Hope your visit is as...

Man, this place is a blast to the past! Got all the classics from every corner of the retro scene, from a huge collection of games (all the way up to ps3) to collectibles to physical media, 70's-00's. Genuine controllers. Memeheads will be happy to find items such as Mac Tonight figurines. Family run is less than a gimmick here - what it means for the store is that you'll find a spectacularly curated selection of nostalgia with actual heart, as opposed to a "reboot" of new-age imitations that you'd find in corporate chains. Genuine...