A nerd's dream destination for retro and modern video games, arcade fun, and expert gaming services.
DawnStar Video Games and Arcade offers a personal, non-corporate experience for gaming enthusiasts in Richmond. The store features a well-organized selection of used video games and consoles at competitive prices, complemented by an arcade with a mix of classic, modern, and imported Japanese machines. Knowledgeable and friendly staff provide helpful recommendations, disc resurfacing services, and responsive support via social media. The arcade is available for private rentals, making it an ideal venue for events like birthday parties. With a 5-star rating, customers praise its authentic vibe, great prices, and exceptional service.
3007 W Clay St # A, Richmond, VA 23230, USA
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Play a diverse collection of retro, modern, and imported Japanese arcade games at affordable rates.
Buy and sell used video games, consoles, and accessories with competitive pricing and expert advice.
Professional cleaning and repair service for games, DVDs, and CDs to restore them to like-new condition.
Rent the arcade and balcony for private events, including birthdays, with staff support and flexible setups.
Knowledgeable staff offering personalized recommendations and responsive assistance via in-store or social media.
Overall rating
Heather A
This place is a nerd’s dream and the staff are all SO NICE and so knowledgeable. If you have a question about a game or anything they can help. We’ve come here to sell old video game consoles, buy used games, and check out the arcade games. Truly cannot recommend this place enough
kailie smith
Was able to get a used Switch here for $40 less than the next cheapest option I found. Decided to get a game with it with the extra money, and they recommended the perfect game that my son is currently REALLY enjoying. Nice, friendly service; easy to shop and well-organized; and as mentioned, great prices. And if you have any questions, they're super responsive on IG! Love this place, and I'll definitely be back for more games.
Emily Tàbb
We rented out the arcade and their balcony for my son's 12th birthday party. They were easy to communicate with and reasonably priced! It was the perfect venue for a party. The boys had free rein over the games. They loved the mix of old school, modern. and unique games. The balcony was the perfect space for 15(ish) boys to gather for a short period (pizza, cake, presents.) The staff were helpful when we needed them-- even grabbed us extra trash bags and a lighter when we forgot ours.
Velocirock
Great little store with an awesome arcade with many imported Japanese machines as well. Super authentic vibe.
TommyBishop Owns
This place is to video games what your local record store is to music: It's personal, not corporate, the associates are equal parts fun and helpful, the stock is a "you never quite know what you'll get, but you will love it" kind of vibe, and the arcade, which is really nicely priced at just 10-15 bucks, is a total blast from the past (but with plenty of newer games, too). finally, they do offer disc resurfacing (for games or dvds cds etc.) and that's a service their biggest corporate competitor has stopped offering in-store. Parking in the area can be a little tricky and you may need to practice your parallel parking, but hey, that's like a real-life game!
