1UP Games and Repairs

1UP Games and Repairs

Reviews Summary

The store is highly praised for its extensive selection of retro and modern games, board games, and collectibles, with many highlighting affordable prices and excellent service, particularly for repairs. Staff like Richard receive frequent commendations for their expertise and friendliness. However, a few negative reviews cite issues with repair delays, low trade-in values, and occasional rudeness at certain locations. Overall, it’s a beloved destination for gamers despite some inconsistencies in service quality.

About This Listing

Has Retro Games
Has Tournaments
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Consoles
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Pinball Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pinball table and dive into a vibrant, hands-on experience! Modern machines, like those from Stern or Jersey Jack, feature dazzling LCD screens, immersive themes (Star Wars, Stranger Things), and dynamic soundtracks. You’ll use flipper buttons to launch a steel ball, aiming for targets, ramps, and bumpers to rack up points. Each table has unique missions—hit specific targets to unlock bonuses or multiball modes for high-scoring chaos. Expect tactile thrills, flashing lights, and a lively crowd vibe, with tables rewarding skill and quick reflexes. Perfect for casual fun or competitive play, pinball delivers timeless arcade excitement in 2025.

What to Expect from Retro Games in Arcades

Step into the glow of retro arcade games and expect a nostalgic rush! Classics like Galaga, Donkey Kong, or Mortal Kombat await, housed in vibrant cabinets with joysticks, buttons, or trackballs. You’ll dodge enemies, chase high scores, or battle opponents in fast-paced, pixel-perfect gameplay. Modern restorations include sharp CRT or LED screens and authentic controls, preserving the 80s/90s vibe. Games are easy to learn but tough to master, offering quick sessions or deep challenges. With leaderboards and arcade crowds cheering, retro games deliver timeless fun in 2025.

Features

Has Retro Games
Has Tournaments
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Consoles
Has Pinball Machines
Good for kids
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

4628 State St

Saginaw, Michigan 48603

Hours

Monday 12-8PM
Tuesday 12-8PM
Wednesday 12-8PM
Thursday 12-8PM
Friday 12-8PM
Saturday 12-8PM
Sunday 12-8PM

Customer Reviews

Richard at 1 Up Games is an absolute lifesaver! My PlayStation 5, the source of much-needed weekend relaxation, suddenly decided to take an early retirement. Panic set in ? my gaming plans were vanishing before my eyes! I stumbled upon 1 Up Games and decided to take a chance, and boy, am I glad I did. From the moment I spoke with Richard, I felt at ease. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to care about getting my console back up and running. He diagnosed the issue quickly and explained eve

Richard was super helpful and chill. Did a really quick fix that honestly saved my gameplay. Highly recommend also very cool figures for d&d

A representative from 1UP Games called me to rectify an issue I had with my last experience, and even though the phone call would have gone miles to make me feel like the care and value my business, they went the extra mile and made things right. They are a growing business and are adjusting to increased traffic (no doubt from stellar workmanship), so there are some pains they are working through with their increasing success and popularity, but they are a good bunch and will take care of you.

Wonderful staff, especially the repair tech Richard. Got my phone fixed and working perfectly when I thought all hope was lost. Awesome arcade great for the whole family as well

My Sumsung phone was not able to charge. Brought it to 1up Games and Repair and Richard cleaned and remedied my phone in minutes free of charge! Helpful and informative as always.

Richard was very, very helpful!! Answered my questions with patience. Loved all the pinball machines! Might have to show up for the Thursday night game night.

I was having problems with my phone. For days, no one could help. Went into 1UP and Nick fixed it in 2 seconds. Highly recommend

The team at 1UP Games and Repairs is highly accommodating and excellent. I very much recommend their services. I was in a pickle last minute and they really came through. Thank you!

THIS PLACE SUCKS for repairs. I suggest that with how poorly they did 5+ times. Anyone go somewhere else and purchase brand new equipment instead of getting it fixed. 1 up games has me BELIEVE ps4 controllers can NOT be fixed or repaired, they failed three times each to fix 2 regular SONY brand controllers each time still having drift and paying for another job three more times. I was giving the pair along with my console to my son because I had just gotten a ps5. THEN they were supposed to replace the ps4

came here to get my xbox hdmi fixed they said they'd have it done by tomorrow i even paid $30 extra making it cost $150. it would?ve been cheaper to buy a used one. i didn't want to redownload everything so i just paid it. then comes the day of and i call multiple times asking when they'd have it done or if i could get an estimated time and they just said ?soon?. it's now 7:30 nearing closing time and they still aren't finished i walk inside and the tech dude isn't even working on it or behind the tech coun

Great service and wide variety af arcade games and I appreciate Richard helping out with my phone

I love going there buying games just this afternoon I got nba 2k24 and if that game was not used it would be 70 bucks but when you get it used from there it is only 26 bucks what a deal.

Awesome guys to work with. Thanks to Richard. Got my phone done in time. Got to love these guys

Zac helped me out with my radio couldn't help but more than courteous to give it a try they're awesome

Nick fixed my phone while I waited and played pinball. Great selection of games. Will be back

Richard is the man. Go to him to get your repairs done. He's quick at it and knows what he's doing

Richard was so helpful & nice I loved his bracelets . ??

This place is AWESOME. I had my phone screen replaced. They were friendly & quick service. The store has so many old school games. The pinball machines are amazing. Definitely recommended this place.

Excellent location they were very helpful with disc repair and cleaning.

Great service! Cleaning phones and game systems resurface scratched disks

great neighborhood games store, got a little of everything you could ask for as a gamer, even has pin ball tournaments every week I went once and it was a blast! only thing missing is they only sell packs of trading cards not singles or used cards but love the place regardless even bought a console from here used and it has a great warranty for used!

I took in my ps1 to get at. The guys there were very helpful and friendy. It's a great place to get old school games.

Cool place with a lot of gaming options! Very nice pinball arcade too with a great variety from all eras. They have about 30 pinball machines now too, and a fun Thursday night weekly tournament at 6pm. Definitely worth checking out

Richard he did a very good job on my cell phone. Think you.

They have great customer service if you have any questions about a game or the System they don't mind helping at all they really care about the game Community and their customers in general 10 out of 10 definitely recommend

My boi Richard always take care of me when I come thru s/o 1upGames fasho ????????????????????

Love the store! It's a paradise for gamers. Good prices. And on top of that, they even have an assortment of pinball machines.

Great service! Great job with repairs. Highly recommend!

The employees are friendly and fun. The pinball machines are great!

Don't there. I took a ps2, with 2 controller, ps1, with 5 controller, driver 1, 15 ps2 game 10 of them was 40 bucks. 5 was 20 buck. 9 ps1 game the lowest game was 20 bucks. 12 64 games lowest was 29 bucks. I got 60 bucks. The one by the target called dics replay pay 40 percent for electricity. I would've got over a 300 bucks at the other. Plus I took a little samson there for 2000 bucks they tried to give me 100 bucks for it. I got over 800 buck a dico

Nice place to go to. I found a few good deals of ps4 games here. Bought another ds for good price. They have a little bit of everything here and old arcade games you can play in store. Fun place

Great shop! They handle all sorts of games and collectibles as well as offering video game repair. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful.

Terrible service the staff was rude, and when I went to go trade in a couple of cheap games I didn't want anymore he was rude and the games he didn't want be threw them on the floor for me to pick up and then he gave me a terrible price and when I said no and that I would rather keep my games for a price like that he got rude and said ?thanks for wasting my time we're you planning on buying anything?? I had a little pile of games I was going to buy with the trade in money but after he treated me like that t

If you're a gamer you'll love this place. They have all the types of games you'll enjoy and your child hood. Card games, video games, board games they have it all. Majority of their merchandise looks to be games that people have sold to them. So I'm not quite sure if they get newer models or exclusives, but if you're looking to find something that you remember from your childhood from 15 years ago they might have it. Hopefully this place can stay here for years to come.

Very friendly people. Came in there thinking that my motherboard got loose and that my SSD drive dock was broken too. The SSD card was broken, not the dock. Also found out that it was my HDMI cord was broken and not something in my PS5. They also have a great selection of dice in there that I wanna get too. Just need a bigger container for my dice.

They were extremely friendly and had all the things I was looking for to get some modeling done. 10/10 will go again!

I know physical media is going but that's no excuse to not separate tv shows from movies and to sell them for two bucks each, even when I spent over a hundred dollars on 10 seasons of Stargate SG-1 on DVD that I never use and need to sell for money. Very stupid decisions as physical media still has many advantages. I am angry at this point. The very least you can do is buy the disc sets and pay 25 cents per disc rather than per set and sell them at 5 bucks or something.

If your cell phone has viruses.see Richard at

This place is great. Besides the obvious - the selection of games new and old, being able to sell old games, buy older systems, find board games and DND books - this place is cheap. Amazingly cheap. It's so nice to have a place I can come into and not pay one million dollars for an older game.

Just visited my local one up games, The employee who helped me out with my Xbox 360 battery pack issue was amazing! 10/10 would visit again!

Great store. Well laid out, fair prices, friendly staff. Always enjoy visiting here when I'm up north.

Great people to deal with. Had an issue that was no fault of theirs but they took care of said problem and offered me an extra just because. Again great place

Took my xbox in almost 2 months ago still not fixed and just get a run around every since it got sent from the baycity shop to the saginaw shop

I APPRECIATE THE WORK ZACK DID?. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

They were very helpful when I needed to replace my phone screen. They can actually fix Samsung phones which is awesome. They were able to order my parts and get them two days faster than any one else. They were also very nice.

Good customer service for a cheap price, and I got a free cookie, Zack the manager super cool dude who happens to be the one who gave me the cookie

Good selection of games and fair prices. HOWEVER beware the disc resurfacer. I walked in today with 3 somewhat rare games, two for GameCube and one Xbox. Two were fully functional and one skipped some. After I got them back, all three would no longer function whatsoever. Won't even boot. When I called, I was told "we said that GameCube games are hit or miss". That doesn't tell me that it could potentially destroy the games. It also doesn't explain why the Xbox game doesn't work. This is almost $200 worth o

Stopped by for assistance with getting the predictive text bar back on my phone. Not only did they get it back but they were quick, effectient, friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend them.

Affordable and reasonable! Highly recommended!

Love this store in bay city, Saginaw not so much. Rude staff. ?Squishmallow? wasn't real brand and was overpriced. Maybe visit the bay city store and learn a thing or too about friendliness.

We mostly go for my son who loves gaming, but I'm also a fan for the collection of used DVDs/BluRay and of new board games. The service has always been friendly and patient.

Fun store. The people there know their product: video games, card games, board games, knick knacks, the works. They even have pinball you can play, which is rather awesome! Will definitely return.

Took my phone here to have a charging problem fixed. After they looked at it for 2 minutes they said "Its all fixed for now, no charge". They recommend that I have a new charging port installed soon and its about an hour for that to be fixed. I am getting a new phone in a week or so and did not want to spend any on this one. THANKS GUYS WILL BE BACK!

Great place to trade in, sell or just browse al things gaming ! They have everything from older retro titles & accessories to the lastest & greatest of everything !!! Definitely check em' out of your sick of other big name rip off game stores....

Good prices and honesty from repair tech will be the place I use cheap prices comparing to best buy and other big places and they are fast and honest won't charge you if it is not necessary

my husband cant read and came in to pick out movies. they didnt work and when he went in and told them it was not working they told him to read the reciept. my husband then informed them he could not read. and they were rude. he came back to the house upset that he feels retarded because he is special needs and is autistic and thats wrong. they could have helped. instead they can keep the $5 for the movies that i bought. its not worth the way my husband is upset. if thats what they do to an adult what would

Great place to play pinball. The staff are super nice and very helpful. They're always smiling when I go in

Great small business, very reasonable pricing, and a very quick turn around.

Great service from Richard

The guys here have repaired two different gaming systems for us, and it has never taken longer than a week. Might I mention they do it more than fair prices!

Great place! Great selection of games, board games, and movies. Customer service is phenomenal and they repair phones! Would definitely recommend.

This place is really fun! There's definitely something for everyone - arcade games, gatcha, d&d, minis, console games, dice... Definitely going back!

Cleaned out my phone charging port quick and easy. In and out within 5mins.

Love this place....Terminator Pinball machine my #1 fav!!!

Perfectly respectful gentleman.. who seems to be very very smart and intelligent.. I strongly encourage you to share your business with one up..

Some of the coolest people in the repair and retro world. I had my XB1 special edition controller repaired, and was not only done before the quoted date it works better than ever.

Thank you one up games I thought ill never play my ps4 again

The guys working there seem very nice and knowledgeable about everything. Plus i get more trade in value than GameStop so that's a plus!

Fanatic place, awesome service and very clean. Lots of cool stuff from older systems to arcades and great for repairs.

Has pinball games in store various old titles games and systems staff was friendly and made sure our pinball games were working right !

10/10 would recommend this play to anyone who's console is giving them trouble . Figured out what the problem was in less than 24hrs and very reasonable pricing!!!!

Walked in earlier today and fixed my phone in minutes also love the old school games put me in memory lane

Great customer service, they got straight to the point and gave an exact price, while said price being reasonable.

I went in for a xbox repair and the repair tech was amazing and respectful. I also loved how he explained everything on what could be wrong with the console.

1st time there loved the whole atmosphere and will definitely be back. Great service and prices.

Huge selection of retro everything from Gameboy games to pinball machines they have everything your hipster heart can splurge on.

Only left him a review because I like his mushroom car.

Took my iPhone there and they took care of it for me really fast. Great services too!!!

Much nicer than the other store. Has a bigger selection. John was very helpful and knows what he is doing.

Awesome service, affordable prices, great selection.

AWESOME PLACE TO GET VIDEO GAMES REPAIRED, CELL PHONES AND COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS ETC.GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 1 UP GAMES????????????????????

Great place filled with great people and honest aswell.

This place is amazing. My switch broke and it was a 2 minute repair. They do it for free!

A little pricey, staff is very knowledgeable

He has lots of games for most gaming systems. It helps he is nice and pleasent, too.

Will be back!!! Love the selection off board games and games! Friendly and super nice!!!

The nice gentleman helped me with my phone and was very nice ??

Very friendly and clean and alot of interesting things. Good trade prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”

Are pinball tables still good in this modern age?

Yes, pinball tables in arcades remain a blast. Their hands-on, skill-driven gameplay delivers a thrill digital games can’t match, blending nostalgia with modern flair. Newer tables from Stern and Jersey Jack feature LCD screens and themes like Avengers or Stranger Things, keeping things exciting. Arcades are seeing a pinball resurgence with vibrant scenes and tournaments like IFPA events drawing crowds. Though less common than video games, pinball’s tactile charm and community vibe make it a standout arcade experience in 2025.

Are retro games in arcades still good in this modern age?

Absolutely, retro games in arcades remain a thrilling draw in 2025! Classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Street Fighter II offer simple yet addictive gameplay, blending nostalgia with timeless challenge. Modern arcade cabinets often feature crisp displays and restored controls, enhancing the experience. These games thrive on quick reflexes and strategy, with vibrant pixel art and iconic soundtracks that spark joy. Arcades host tournaments and leaderboards, fostering a lively community. While modern games dominate, retro titles provide a unique, accessible thrill that keeps arcades buzzing.