Lost Ark Video Games

I visited from out of state and had a very nice experience. I've been to a lot of video game stores and This place has some serious charm. The store is very pretty to look at, very nicely organized, and very welcoming. Everyone I spoke to was very kind. I picked up a few games for my collection, a couple for some friends, and some lost ark merchandise because they had some very nice items. When I am back in NC I will definitely stop here again!

Lost Ark Retro Game Store in Greensboro, NC, is an absolute gem for anyone passionate about retro games, anime, models, and more. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by an incredible selection that takes you down memory lane. The variety of retro games is truly fantastic, catering to every gaming nostalgia you can think of. What sets Lost Ark apart is the super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable staff. They're always ready to help, whether you're looking for a specific game or need advice on a

Lords of the East! Lost Ark may very well be the greatest vintage game store in America (and I've seen them all). Somehow manages to always bring the heat and serve you things you didn't even know you needed (or knew existed). From ultra rare titles like Rule of Rose, CD-i Zelda, and Snood 2: Snoods on Vacation to the biggest selection of anim?, Prima guides, gunpla, and board games on the coast, Lost Ark truly has it all. Staffed with a unit full of retail vets with decades of experience and customer car

A wonderful experience. The owner is an absolute gem of a person. I have only been twice. Once to purchase a ps2 and the other to return because of a system issue. Owners solved and fixed my problem with absolute professionalism. Their selection is also top notch! This will be my new game stop from now on!

Wow! I came in expecting very little and was amazed! This place is great! It had all the old systems and so many games! The staff was helpful and they have an arcade inside too that has real Japanese arcade games! They also have a huge anime section, including models and anime! There is a very small adult Manga section, but it should not stop you or your child from coming! There's nostalgia for you and plenty of games and candy and soda for the children! The arcade is a pay-to-play-by-time. As in, you pay

I've never been to a place like this but what an experience for my first time. I've had friends who have served in the military & tell me about places like this in Japan. For only $10 per person I had access to over 20 arcade games. It was a great, relaxing & fun experience great for first dates even if you're not a gamer. Tons of nostalgic game consoles & games available for purchase along with other items. HIGHLY recommend the fighter jet game, I spent alot of time playing this one in particular. You'll s

This store is so cool! Amazes me that I still find unique spots around Greensboro after living here most of my life. The staff was great? we were greeted and assisted to find exactly what we had in mind. Merchandise was neat and stocked, there was an arcade in the back, and with every purchase you're given a token to play on the claw machine. Loved it. I wish I had gotten photos of the place.

Had a fantastic experience recently, one of many over a number of years. Asked a long-haired goth woman about getting a copy of Pokemon stadium, she was very knowledgeable, helped me quickly and politely, didn't upsell anything, offered to clean the cartridge without me asking, literally a customer service interaction taken from my dream. I couldn't ask for a better place, and I'm gonna come back for all my video game purchases

pretty cool place, it's big compared to other local video game shops I seen but also kinda crowded, a lot of video games and perler bead sprites all over (they had mother sprites and that's a win in my opinion) they also have anime stuff too if that's your thing, I would recommend if your visiting

Great selection of video games and collectables! Dan and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable! We plan to come back by next time we are in town and have more time!

I recommend this place for any visitor in Greensboro. Browsing is entertaining alone. Personally visiting this store is a joy. This business deserves prosperity and growth.

What a nostalgic yet currently hot spot for my kiddos!?.... We went 9 years without going back because we moved out of state and just revisited this past weekend. The owner is so kind and the store has grown .... tripled in size and merchandise. The arcade is so fun and versatile. My 13-year-old and 9-year-old had so much fun; I also went back in time playing Tetris, Ninja Turtles and Street Fighter. ... it's just a great, local, unique spot.

I've visited this place over a dozen times over the past 3 years and it's expanded significantly. The interior itself is an experience altogether. Cool retro gaming vibe and lots of things to look at. They usually have the best selection of gaming related merchandise that I've seen in the area and more niche franchises pop up sometimes. I've purchased lots of little toys and plushies, figures and some games. Lately they have been getting some more cutesy items so I thought I would post a review for the girl

As I continue to write reviews on Google, this will be one of the few times I will absolutely hate that the ratings only go up to five stars. Lost Ark Video Games is a perfect retro game store. I've been coming here since I was in high school over ten years ago and I've been over the moon happy seeing the store grow. It use to be a small part of the building it occupies now, and seeing it recently expand into the building next door to flesh out its arcade to not one but TWO floors was incredible. Sure, retr

First time going there I didn't know what to expect. Not only did I get more than I bargained for and then some, but they continued to surprise me at every turn. They sell retro games of course but they also sell so much more. Me and my girlfriend had an amazing experience shopping for custom lost ark dice and pop capsules. The arcade was definitely worth the price as well. I walked out with a silent hill vinyl among other things. They even sell tube telivisions for cryin out loud! We made the trip from Ra

The best selection in Greensboro for novelty/hobby/gaming. Employees are super nice and helpful, they also now have an arcade next door that has a variety of games, definitely a cool date night place that's a bit more chill than Boxcar.

Coolest place I've been to in a long time. Nice selection, lots to see, and cool guys to talk to. Picked up some neat stuff and played some awesome arcade games. Next time I am in greensboro, I will definitely be stopping by!

This place is awesome, they have something relating from every system from Colecovision to current stuff, foreign and domestic. rare games/cartridges, conversion cables. They even have an arcade next door. They are so nice to the customers and you meet cool people from talking to the other customers. Definitely 10 out of 10.

In store the employees are very helpful but we live an hour away and they never answer the phone it always goes strait to voice mail nd it's a little frustrating trying to call ahead to see if a product is available when there phone seems to be set to go strait to there answering message, have gone countless time an hour each direction for the product where searching for to not be in store

Store has a good variety of games for a large variety of consoles. I usually find some harder to find or obscure titles here. Prices aren't always the greatest, usually about 20% more than online prices, but sometimes you can find a deal. Staff has always been very friendly and accommodating. Always make a point to stop here every year when I am in town.

The absolute best place to buy all your video games and accessories. So excited about the new arcade too! Go visit, you will not be disappointed!

I live in Raleigh and visit friends in Greensboro pretty often, every time Im in town I have to swing by The Lost Ark VideoGames. People there are like family to me by now, Dan and Kenzie are the best when it comes to find that rare game you are looking for. You get the best from everything gaming related...plushies, old school game, NEW current games, snacks, collectibles...not to mention the backroom arcade which you just get lots for hours playing classic games full of the nostalgic pixel art that just b

Amazing surprise of a store, there's so much stuff inside. And the staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Great vibes and great inventory.

The staff and organization of the store was great. The only downside was the parking but that was not the establishment?s fault. This was a great place to get anything you want when it comes to games or Japanese merch.

Great vintage game shop with American consoles and games from the old Magnavox to the PS5. They also carry tons of Japanese games for NES, Famicom, Gundam models, Warhammer, and more. In addition to games and systems, they have tons of Pokemon, anime, and plush collectibles. And, they have a back room arcade with a bunch of Japanese video games. Well worth the drive from Raleigh.

Store does not fix or repair consoles .they used to .but chick said they never did but we all know they did .sad about it .it's close to my home . Re: I know for a fact at one time lost Ark fixed our games .I know many people who brought their stuff there .we all aren't crazy .I've never seen you before .and won't ever again .done with this place didn't have act so hostile about it .we just wanted our games fixed .you was more focused on me saying y'all used to do it .I only mentioned it cause I know many p

Love this place my favorite retro video game store! Very welcoming vibe and I Highly recommend going here for retro games and gaming

Lost Ark is expanding! The video games are now next door. There are 2 levels of games. The vibe is chill. When you're not playing, take a seat in one of their cozy sitting chairs. There are various types of games to play. I was busy upstairs playing nostalgia games like Ghost N Goblins and Super Mario. There are still lots of plushies and collectibles to buy in the main store.

Great and varied selection of all things gaming from board games to miniatures to painting supplies to video games. Friendly, exceptionally helpful staff and all round great vibes! Update: all they've done in the time between my original review and now is improve! They've expand their selection of niche, game related fun stuff and completely revamped the arcade to be much bigger and more varied. Selection is awesome, vibes remain great, and as before the staff are lovely. All the stars ??

Lost ark is amazing. I've been coming here since their previous location, years and years ago. It's been amazing watching these guys grow and turn into a beacon for gaming, past and future. If I've ever needed anything gaming related they've got it. The arcade is great, the store is beautiful and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Love you guys ???

I have been looking for this Golgo 13 game FOREVER and finally found it here on my first visit. I love it. Will totally be back for gundam stuff in the future!

These people rock went in and sold some.games today and they were more than fire and best part is they are super friendly and respectful pleasure doing business with y'all

Best place to go to relive your childhood classic retro video games. No wonder they are called "lost" most things are lost.

I travel here a couple times a year from Charlotte, NC. I have been to a lot of arcades up and down the East Coast of the US, and I can confidently say that this is easily in the top two arcades that I've ever been to. The owner regularly rotates games in cabinets on the floor, and always listens to what his regulars would like to see next. This arcade is also perfect for anyone who enjoys rhythm, and fighting games that you usually don't see in most arcades.

If you collect retro video games then this is the place to go. There's no other store like this in all of NC. From what I saw the prices are very fair and everyone who was there were very helpful and friendly. I'll make sure to stop by each time I'm in the area.

Tried calling store for an hour no answer drove down to sell consoles and they don't even look at them. I understand if you're over stocked but answer the phone so we can avoid the nonsense

It's honestly my favorite place in the world go be. They have great reasonable prices based on the market. They have a super cool arcade having cool Japanese cabinets having all kinda of classic games of the 90s. The costumer service is great people are friendly and have a passion for the art. They have all kinda of games even rare ones that are awesome to see in the wild, Japanese games, Nintendo power, posters, snacks, arcade, manga, anime figures, games somany games of any system you can think of. This p

Recently visited Lost Ark after not being here in over 7 years, and the quality of this place has only improved. There are very few places (especially with the current economic situation) that MAKE you want to throw money at them, Lost Ark is one of them. Their selection of retro consoles and video games is endless, and while some are used, they are extremely well maintained. Best of all and most importantly, they're affordable. While some games and consoles have prices that make you go ?no way thats worth

I was overwhelmed by this place but it was awesomely Kool I liked it

One of the few great brick and mortar game shops left in the state. They give the best trade credit and stock all sorts of games from old to new. The breakroom arcade is top-notch, always a new candy cab to try!

One of my favorite places in the city I hang out here with friends a lot and I love all staff the owner Dan has always been super nice to me and my sister who works there there's a great selection of stuff and I've gotten some of my favorite collectibles here, any time I wanna look for a game it's usually one of the first places I go I'm honestly shocked at how many people say it's overpriced I think their pricing is really fair. The Arcade is great too it's super cheap to get in and once you're in all the

Always a great selection of new and used games, plenty of vintage games and systems too. Anime, manga, blushes oh my statues and Gundam and kuji tickets too. Staff is great and knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 recommended

Gundam's, video games, plushies, figures, cards, tabletop board games, arcade in the back. Place is awesome!!

I would give this 5 ?? but.. had an issue. Purchased an SNES game. Had issues with sound. Employee by the name of ?Kenzi? Taller lady, dark hair, wore glasses tested the game and had no issues with the game. She tested it on an original SNES and Tub TV. I have a HD LED TV. Maybe it's my TV? Other game I purchased works perfectly fine. Well I wanted to switch it out for a different game. And the game was purchased not even 24 hours. She got an attitude, and sarcastic. Told me that their policy is no exchange

Love going here. Have been able to find some games that I haven't anywhere else. Also they have dice.

When I walk into a small store I anticipate acknowledgement of my presence. No one spoke, no one was busy, and I felt like they don't need customers. I was looking for a PlayStation 5 controller but their price is the same as buying one brand new with a warranty. They do have a TON of collectibles for someone into Anime.

Awesome retro games. They even make some of their own acesories. I bought a Stardew Valley handbag for my gf.

Loved this place! Video games are not my thing, but this place has something for everyone. So much cute stuff, I could?ve spent so much money in there! My boyfriend got us tickets for the small arcade, it was fun! Definitely will be back next time in town!

I love this store sooooo very much. I come to this store every weekend and I find new stuff every time. The staff is so amazing and very nice. They have to much to choose from like Japanese products to Japanese video games. The prices are cheap and reasonable and I will always keep coming back

Great hang out spots with a ton of games! If you are a pinball fan you will love this place. Great vibe and priced right as all day pass. Parking is really only issue at times especially on weekends.

Nice wide assortment of classic games to find and other stuff such as figures, posters, vinyls.

Great selection of games new and retro and great collectibles. Really nice staff.

Great selection, awesome arcade. THE BEST gaming store in the Triad. Just wish they had more Macross stuff.

BUYER BEWARE!! We visited the store from out of town and purchased Super Mario 3D World for the WiiU. When we got back to NJ and tried it out, the system cannot read the disc and the game will not play. I would not recommend buying defective video games from here.

Wonderful little nerd shop, one of the only local places I've seen that sells Gundams, after my first visit, I know for a fact that I will be back here constantly so I can add to my collection. Wonderful assortment of collectibles, games, figures, everything a collector could want.

What a awesome place! Packed floor to ceiling. With games, anime, and so so much more. I had a blast and will definitely be back.

Very very cool shop, the staff is very kind and caring, prices are reasonable and products are awesome. Must see in Greensboro especially if you are interested in gaming, anime or cute stationary!

I just want to let others know that this store is not wheelchair friendly. No clear way from parking to the store and then at the door is a very large step to get in. Once in the store there are areas of the floor you need to be careful with as well because there are slopes and cracks in the floor. One employee was extremely friendly once we made it inside and they have a nice selection of games. The arcade is all Japanese cabs and sadly the one my son really wanted to play(Pop n Music)ended up being out of

They really do have a good selection of games and collectibles. But prices prohibited my family from purchasing anything this trip. It seems the prices in items in the room with the entrance are heavily marked up. I'm talking 230% higher than items you can still buy new elsewhere. I understand they have less bulk purchasing power than big box, but I'm talking about 230% over big box retail prices. The room that has the arcade attached seemed to be more moderately priced and would gladly purchase if the oppo

A great collection with tons of collectibles, will definitely be back!

My brother in law works at a hobby shop and had a customer recommend this store to him. I recently bought my wife an N64 for her birthday and did not realize I needed an expansion pak for the copy of Donkey Kong 64 I got her. I looked on eBay for one and decided to check this store out first, so she could play as soon as possible. This store has amazing vibes! It felt very welcoming the second you walk in and they had practically anything you could imagine. They had the expansion pak we needed. I was told

This place is so great!! I have lived in Greensboro my whole life and never been here. This place is a hidden gem! I didn't get the guys name who talked to me and my wife, but he was the best and was so kind, he had Chicago Cubs apparel on. I will definitely be shopping here from now on.

Amazing selection, but way overpriced. Went to get Mario Party 3 and it was $95. I went to Matts Game Exchange off Battleground and got it there for $34. The retro games are way over market value. They had a Pokemon Blue version for $400. It's absolutely insane. Try Ebay if you plan on actually making a purchase.

My long trek through the gaming desert finally ended with a quenching sip from Lost Ark?s accommodating oasis. My eyes felt unworthy once I saw the selection of games inside the store, this is truly a cathedral of cutting edge taste. & as for the staff, they were and are legends of boundless wit. The owner?s kindness and ambitious crusade to satisfy their customers is performed as an art, and if good art is a jewel, their continuous dedicated efforts are a whole rope of pearls. I take pleasure in recommendi

They have an epic arcade in the back, a bunch if cool stuff. Great respectful owner with a large variety of product. From home made to classic bangers. You won't get a better selection than here!.

Fantastic shop! Has a lot of great items that you just can't find elsewhere in The Triad. Employees are friendly and knowledgeable. I've picked up quite a few vintage games that I used to own in my childhood. Definitely a plus to be able to look at the items without taking your chances with an online auction. I can't recommend this store enough! Guaranteed to become your favorite gaming location!

This place is awesome! As an older gamer who grew up in arcades and as a competitive fighting game player who always used to marvel at stories of Japanese arcades, the fact that a place like Lost Ark even exists is such an amazing thing to me, and I feel super lucky to be able to go there. The price for playing is really great, especially if you've been to one of these establishments that passes for an 'arcade' these days, such as Dave&Buster's. Only 5 dollars for what is essentially unlimited play. While t

This store is awesome! They buy, sell, and trade so many generations of video games, plus other fun merch! And bonus, the owners are super cool people. They learn who you are and are always so helpful. They're very in tune with all things video game. Not to mention the fabulous arcade! New and old games alike, and they rotate from time to time. If you're in and around Greensboro, check them out!

Hands down the best place to buy, sell, and play. It's a tradition at this point for my daughter and I to head here weekly to pick up something awesome, whether is an imported soundtrack vinyl, or a mystery capsule. The staff really cares and are always welcoming - typically remembering what we talked about last time we were in. You can't fake that level of service. The prices are always fair, but the promotions really shine - they typically add on credit bonuses for preorders! I can't wait to go back and s

They are really proud of their inventory, because the prices are obscene. You might get lucky and find a good deal. Edit: Since I'm lukewarm for attempting to be generous, I'll help out with that. I'll swallow the three stars and spit out this one star.

such a cool place. it's awesome how much care they put into the preservation of these old consoles and games. prices are high sometimes, but that just comes with the territory and they're honestly fair for what you're getting. even if you don't buy anything, you should definitely check this place out. they have an arcade too!

This is my home away from home. I've been a long time patron from the first time I set foot in there. The staff treat me like family and are super friendly to everyone that comes through. The front of the store is only the tip of the iceberg, well for me anyway. The arcade has always been my favorite feature of the store. If you want to play street fighter against some of the best players in NC, this is the best place to do it. You can also play a number of other Japanese arcade games that you probably wou

Absolutely the best video game store in North Carolina! Amazing selection of retro video games as well as speciality items imported from Japan. Incredible arcade open daily, and there's something for everyone. Wonderful staff that is very helpful and friendly - can't say enough nice things about this place. Must visit!!!

Store has some decent stuff some prices are on point but more often than not they're overpriced even by eBay standards generally if you call them out on it and ask them to come down on the price *speaking from experience* they will 8 times out of 10 refuse to do so as far as their retro games go. Their new releases naturally are at standard price so there is no point to over price it. If it weren't for those things this would be a great store to go to for harder to find retro titles. Not to mention look at

Great little gem. It's a bit overpriced to be honest but you are paying for quality stuff, and great service. I did not get to stay and try the arcade games but did walk around and see some (with permission). This is the type of place you want to visit periodically to see what new figures there are. My husband was there a few months ago and the majority of the stock had changed. We live in Raleigh so it will be a while before we go back but will always make an effort to stop in when passing through.

This was an incredible gem to find. Such a big selection, things you will not find anywhere else around here. The nostalgia alone is enough of a reason to stop in, but there is also a wide variety of video games, vintage gaming systems, plushies and so much more. The folks working in the store when I went in were super friendly, and took good care of my son too as a customer.

Went here with 2 of my kids. Boy, what a place. Had lots of cool things there, from current games to retro games. We bought access to the arcade which was 15$ a pop for the whole day. The game selection is a little odd for my kids but they had fun as did I. Lots of retro games, and found my 9 year old can kick my butt at Street Fighter. Lots of cool merchandise as well! Will definitely be returning. We originally wanted to go to Boxcar, but since it was about to turn into a drunken adult fest, we went here

This place is an absolute treasure! Amazing variety of games (old & new!) and some fantastic merch. The staff is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to help you find what you want. I frequented this place often when I lived in town & just made the 40 minute trip back since I hadn't been in a while since moving?.somehow it's even better than I remembered! I highly recommend for all your gaming needs (& wants??). I also adore the lady that works there with the awesome hair & glasses?.she really knows

The place is amazing! Perfect for retro & current games. The tournaments they host are always fun and the employees are kind & helpful. The arcade room & well worth the small price to get in. If you're ever in Greensboro, NC, definitely make sure you make a stop here. You won't regret it.

Amazing place with the nicest staff! Make sure to go next door to the arcade if it's open!

As an avid collector of all things video gaming, this store is a god send to me. Its a bit of a drive for me, but knowing there's a place I can go to pretty much find anything I am looking for instead of having to get up to play the flea market and yard sale lotto is such a good feeling. Yes, sometimes the prices are a bit on the high side, but I personally don't mind because of the aforementioned convenience of being able to find the rare pieces I am looking for. Also I know without a shadow of a doubt tha

Went here from an hour away... was told it's a great store (which it is) and decently priced. Imagine my suprise when a used game went for brand new retail price and in some cases even more! The markup is ridiculous! Go browse but don't get hopeful. It's ridiculous.

This is the ONLY game store I shop at, despite it being an hour away. You don't have to flip through endless copies of Madden to see if they have anything worth buying. They focus on quality and hard to find titles. Plus they feed my Gunpla addiction with a regularly updated stock. Plus the owners are super activity with their community and very friendly. I cannot recommend enough.

This is the best retro game store I've ever been in. Daniel is super knowledgeable and friendly. He changed the battery in my Gold Version for just the cost of the battery, and I bought Silver to boot. They've also got a huge collection of plushies, Gundam models, and a bunch of other merchandise. You won't be disappointed by everything that's here!

It's great if you are into Japanese anime games, if retro arcade games is what you are looking for, this place is not it and $10 is not worth the price of the selection that they have. Ask for a tour of arcade before you pay for admission price to see if it's for you, I wish I did.

This place officially became my favorite store after this past weekend. Fun atmosphere, ton of collectibles, great video game selection and friendly staff. Also these folks have enough gundam models to keep me building for years. I love it and highly recommend anyone to drop by!

Cool place! The front has video games, consoles, and accessories for almost anything! New and old. The back is a decent sized arcade where you can play as much as you want for a reasonable price. The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed talking to them. You can buy and trade in all kinds of video games! The trade/cash payout is kinda low, but they take almost anything you bring in; where other places won't. They have a huge selection, but the prices are a bit high. Which is understandable because other tha

Cool place with a HUGE selection of old school games! Customer service was great and greeted with a smile as we walked in! The only thing I wasn't particularly fond of was the waifu statues in the back next to all the PS1 and PS2 games. These figures were not appropriate by any means and kinda killed me and my wife's experience. I was unaware going in that there would be such mature items in the store and had brought my small children with me too. Not something I really wanted them exposed to. However, that