LA Video Games — Local services in Los Angeles

08/03/2025 Prices seem to have gotten a bit lower. But still on the high side. 10/14/2024 Visiting here quite a lot. Sometimes, the cabinets in the middle will have underpriced games or items when the cabinet owner has not updated their prices or items for a bit. That's when you have to go for the deals.

04/04/2024 This store seems to be attracting famous people time to time. Who knows, you may come across a celebrity or an influencer.

01/03/2024 update

New items are available in the vendor cabinets. Sometimes they are priced below market value. It really depends on turnover rate. If items are not moving, you can expect sales from cabinet vendors. The cabinets in the both walls belong to the store. You may try to haggle on those items.

8/27/2023 update

Having the door open is a great idea. It demystify the store for people who were curious about the store. Also, blast of cold air from AC is always welcoming on a hot weather day.

6/21/2023 update

Check often as inventory of each cabinet keeps changing. There maybe one or two on going sales.

Neat variety of games and game related merchandise. For a store in a tourist location, prices are reasonable. Because they get many people who sell their games very often, don’t expect to get good prices if you are selling your...

If you're a serious gamer searching for a friendly and unique experience, look no further than LA Video Games off Melrose Ave. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the owner with Morrissey playing in the background – a truly LA-style touch! The store itself is incredibly clean and impeccably organized. The selection is vast, boasting a fantastic array of Japanese imports alongside US domestic games across all genres. Prices are very reasonable, making it easy to find treasures without breaking the bank. Beyond games, they also offer a range of vintage and modern consoles. And if you're looking to sell your own collection, their consignment program is a great option. We drove 21 miles from Downey and were absolutely not disappointed. We snagged a rare Japanese import for PS2 at an excellent price. Highly recommend! Come check them out, but remember to bring cash – it's the preferred...

This store is innovative. They have a unique way of having multiple vendors within the location. The merchandise was curated to each individual vendor. This store had a variety of collectibles, trading cards, video games, toys and other video game related merchandise. The prices were mostly competitive for a brick and mortar store. Surprisingly they were similar to what you would pay online minus the shipping and time spent waiting for the purchase. I really enjoyed this store and would highly recommend...