Warp Zone – Video Games & Beyond

I love the store it’s one of the ones on my list when I look for any vintage game. but notice the word vintage it is a vintage game store so there is not a lot of ps4 or Xbox 1 there is some just don’t expect the shelves for the Xbox one and ps4 game like at Target Walmart or Gamestop. but that being said they have a huge selection of Japanese games, retro games, retro consoles and handhelds and handheld games, they also have memorabilia, magazines, Exedra. if you never been there it’s definitely one that you should put on your list to stop by especially if you collect games and enjoy playing them.

A few months back, I finally decided to part with my old video game collection. I wasn’t playing the games anymore, and they were taking up a lot of space, but I was still very sentimental about them. It was nice to find a place that was so enthusiastic and excited about classic gaming. These guys have heart, no question.

Nice break from all the other video game stores, great selection of titles. Everything is clean and organized!

This place rocks

I went into this store looking for some NES and SNES games for my brother for Christmas. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to find some games I wanted and a great price. I will definitely be going back when the time comes to get more games from my brother.

I used to live in Hilliard, up until about 6 months ago, I remember when this place first opened. I figure hmmm warp zone, let me go check it out. I walked in and was totally transported back into my child hood with a mix of todays world.
It was amazing!
They have a little of everything, awesome pricing and the staff are always friendly and willing to help.
I went into total nerdy fangirl mode every time I went in.
I know one time I wanted a game really badly it was eating away at my soul since I had beaten 3 of the 4 discs back in the day on a ps1 game and the last disc kept freezing up sooo, he ended up selling it to me discounted just to help me fill this black void and finish my quest that had begun 13 years prior haha.
When I go back to hilliard for a visit or a move, I will stop in and continue to support them with my patronage.
It really is a place that you’re gonna want to spend some money.

This store is nostalgia mixed with a healthy dose of childlike excitement!
Went here looking for a GameCube or Super Nintendo. Was not disappointed.
First of all, customer service is top notch. Everyone is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They will answer all of your questions and more.
Second, their prices are on point. Everything is very competitively priced; a faded Super Nintendo was discounted at $ 35. Geez! Please take all of my money.
Last, their selection is pretty good. Obviously they can’t control what they have and when but they post a lot of it on their Facebook so you can check before you go.
I didn’t purchase anything this time around, but we will definitely be back within the next week or so! So glad we found this gem of a store and can’t wait to return.

I just stumbled on to Warp Zone by accident. My wife and I were out just bombing around Columbus one rainy day and looking for another place completely. Both of us love video games. While I love video games, my bent is more towards classics. My wife is the hardcore devoted gamer type. New old. Headsets. Special Keyboards the works. So she was as eager as me to get in and look around.
We wondered in and I already liked the place.
The cat behind the counter was standing there hands in pockets of his hoody talking video games. So very laid back that was cool. I admit I tend to ease drop on conversations that are obviously going on with no expectation of privacy. A few customers were wondering around looking and talking very openly about the games they loved and hated with the guy behind the counter. They even got us involved in the conversation. So a definite point for friendliness and knowledge.
Then I began to look around. I soon realized I was surrounded by older systems and games. Refurbished Atari’s, Sega Dreamcast’s, Sega Genesis, Nintendo’s in every form. I even saw a Turbo Graffix I believe behind the counter. My wife was making little squee’s of joy as she wandered the PS3, 360, and Wii games. We were both in heaven.
Then as I wondered already coming up with a micro-​list and on the spot budget for more games I spotted the Imports. I am already a collector… no gamer of old systems. I have most of the originals (hooked up and operating) but there are gaps and they can definitely can fill them. This is already an obsession but easy Imports?
My wife has been treated…well not so politely in some of the video game stores here in Columbus because of her sex. They seem to have the attitude that girls can’t play games. NOT here. The help were really cool with all her questions and she felt comfortable and can’t wait to go back. I mean this is a girl that cn hold her own and kick most of my friends butts at shooters. The fact here was another woman that was a regular helped as well.
By far this the best video game store I have found so far in Columbus and the surrounding areas. My wife loved the selection and I loved how the inventory has a slant towards older systems. They pack plenty of PS3, 360, and Wii games and systems as well. Not to mention super friendly staff with great knowledge but not condescending.

Warp Zone Is the Best Vintage Gaming Shop in Central Ohio if not Ohio. An Amazing Collection of Retro gaming from Around the World. Always a great stop with the nicest people, Staff and great Prices as well. This is a must stop for any Game Collector and or Retro Gamer. Make sure you stop by and say Toy Pickers mentioned Warp Zone. This Place Rocks !!!

There’s not a single video game store in Ohio that has what Warp Zone has:
A FANTASTIC atmosphere, a great selection with awesome prices, and staff that go above and beyond.

Warp Zone is the best video game store I’ve ever been to. The owner and staff are super friendly and helpful, and the selection is unmatched. I went in just to look at some NES/​SNES games and realized I was looking at the biggest selection of Famicom, Super Famicom, Mega Drive, PC engine, etc etc games and systems I’ve ever seen. They were cleaning an Atari 7800 that looked like it was brand new, and had a 3DO for sale. They had a NES action set still in the box. There’s nothing they don’t have. I will be back. Often. And I’m bringing more people with me.

I’m a bit lucky here, I only live about a mile away from the store, but I think it’s worth a much longer drive than that!
The atmosphere of the store is really nice. They have their product well displayed, featuring both a large quantity of games for common systems as well as unique and import systems you’re not likely to find in other places (and they help you play import games on your current US consoles too). The staff there is both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the products, and it’s infectious. I can’t tel you how many shooter games (SHMUP, not first person shooter) that I never knew about or gave enough time to that I’m enjoying now.
They also have a small lounge area in the back designed to show off games on both old and new consoles, and allow you to test any game they have in the store.
The pricing is also a major plus here. The popularity of retro gaming has caused prices to spike compared to where they were even a couple of years ago, but in my trips to the store, I’ve had a chance to witness how aggressive they are at pricing their products affordably. Their prices are better than eBay, and they’re constantly getting new selections in, often directly from Japan, and they are even willing to do a special order if there’s something you really want. It makes Warp Zone a better option for searching for something even than looking on eBay from home, not only because you get to touch and feel the product, but it costs less too.
The community is quickly becoming more and more interactive over Facebook as well, as they use it to promote new unique items that have come into the store, and it provides a direct way to reach out, ask questions, and find out more about items in the store.
Overall, I’m lucky to have such a good video game resource close by, and it’s well worth the drive from any part of town. I think Warp Zone’s got the formula for retro gaming down pat, and it’s worth your attention.

Every vintage video game and console you can remember and many you never knew existed are proudly on display here. This little store is like a video game museum but you get to take home whatever you can afford to buy. It’s way more than the little used game shops you see everywhere.
If you’re a video game collector, this place is your mecca. If you’re not, you’re likely to become one after visiting here. Either way, if you were alive in the 80’s and 90’s, this place is an exciting road trip down Memory Lane, with a u turn at the end and a return trip back, and then maybe another couple times circling the block. There is just every game you can think of and every game system plus everything you need to hook them up and play them. If it isn’t there, the owner can probably get it for you. There are game systems in there from before my time that I’ve never heard of and games and game systems from Japan I never knew existed or games that were never released here. Ever hear of a Megajet or a Vectrex? Remember Sega CD and Neo Geo?
There are also all sorts of collectibles like vintage trading cards from the 80’s, plushies of game characters, little candy and mints in video game shaped tins, wallets and hats and strategy guides and magazines. There’s even a sitting area where you can play any of the games you want.
I only wish I was rich enough to buy everything I want in there. It has started me on a journey with these old games. I started with introducing my son to some of my old favorite Genesis games. When we get sick of that I’ll trade it in and get an Atari Jaguar, Sega Dreamcast or maybe a Nintendo 64.
The owner is a very nice guy and knows everything about these old games. He can answer any questions you might have about games and the industry itself. He can get just about any game ever made if he doesn’t already have it in his collection.

Awesome little, hole-​in-​the-​wall video store with a lot of the hard-​to-​find classics!
Quite a few NES, Sega Genesis, and MegaDrive games. Great prices and lots to choose from. Not to mention, memorabilia is all around the place, and they even have a place to chill and play the games.
Excellent place and a great spot to look for those rare games.
It makes the vintage gamer smile inside. Visit often and game on!

Small retro game shops have been popping up a lot lately, but they all have the same problem– they’ve all got pretty much the same stuff. NES, Genesis, SNES, maybe some Atari 2600 thrown in. Not Warp Zone. Sure, they have the basics, but then there’s a Vectrex on the counter, original Famicom units, Japanese 32X’s, Neo Geo… you could lose hours just looking at everything. The prices can’t be beat either. The owner of the store A) Knows his stuff and B) Truly cares about the retro gaming community. I love stopping by just to see what’s new. You’re guaranteed to see something you’ve only heard of before every time you stop in.
Another plus is that they will let you try out any game that you want. There’s a pseudo living room set up (complete with CRT tv!) to hook games up to.
All in all, a fantastic, clean store and wonderful addition to the gaming community.