Play 2 Win Games
Play 2 Win Games aims to be your hub for all things gaming! We have a vast selection of video games from retro-current that will cater to every gamer's fancy. Looking to repair your beloved gaming console or discs? Our skilled technicians are here to restore them back to new. But that's not all! We're also passionate about trading card games like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, Lorcana, Digimon, and more. Challenge your friends or join our weekly tournaments to battle it out for store credit and various prizing. With our ever-rotating inventory, we're always looking to buy, sell, or trade, so bring your collection and let the gaming adventure begin!
Opening hours
- sunday: 11h-19h
- monday: 11h-21h
- tuesday: 11h-21h
- wednesday: 11h-21h
- thursday: 11h-21h
- friday: 11h-23h
- saturday: 11h-23h
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Play 2 Win Games: Reviews
Fantastic experience: These folks know customer service and have their store memorized! Great experience. And found guitar hero and ps2 to go with it!
Fantastic experience: Great shop that I had no idea existed. I saw a Facebook post about Pokemon cards being available here. Play2Win has a practice of putting their frequent flyers first by offering inventory at MSRP, which prevents scalpers from hogging the product. While I wasn't able to utilize that benefit, I can appreciate a business taking care of their customers to make sure they have inventory to offer. I bought two packs above MSRP to make sure their business is supported.
Fantastic experience: When I brought a GameCube that wouldn't read discs but they fixed it within 3 days as well as bought a PlayStation 2 which worked well
Hey Daniel! Thanks for the 5 Star rating! Glad we could get that GameCube as good as new for ya, and that the PS2 has been flawless! Hope to be your go-to game store from now on! Inventory changes daily, so be sure to check back often!
Fantastic experience: Friendly and helpful staff, great selection, and decent prices; some prices are a bit on the high end of market value (or even higher), but a lot of them are great! Definitely recommend!
Hey Wyatt! Thanks for the 5 Star rating! We're willing to discuss prices on most anything in the shop. Hope to be your go-to game store from now on! Inventory changes daily, so be sure to check back often!
Fantastic experience: Went and seen my brother at play to win games and traded in some games that I got out of yard sale the other day for $5 and picked up some new games for my DS and 3DS collection Glad I got to come up and see y'all today brother one of the best stores around I will always take my business to them and send people that I know to them there's no other store around that can beat them they're the nicest people you will ever meet and their store is one of the nicest I've ever been in they literally have everything that you would want go see them if you ever looking for video games TCG cards or anything even custom systems or repairs for your systems they also give the most out of any store for used video games in TCG cards I know that for a fact because I've went to different stores and they give the most out of any of them Mark Spyro Spears Glad to have these in my collection the final fantasy DS game is still sealed Go see them I promise you you will not be disappointed these are the best people you will ever meet and they do you good they will not try to screw you here y'all can thank me later ❤️
Hey Dylan! Thanks for the 5 Star rating! Hope to be your go-to game store from now on! Inventory changes daily, so be sure to check back often!
Positive experience: Cool store and nice selection of old and new games,But like others have said about the prices. Yeah there pretty insane on most items. So really just depends on how bad you really want it.
Hey there Max, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the selection and atmosphere. We understand concerns about pricing and appreciate you sharing that perspective. Our prices reflect a mix of factors (rarity, condition, and market demand), but we’re always reviewing them to stay competitive. We strive to keep the best selection anywhere near Knoxville.. If there’s a particular item you’re interested in, please let us know, and we'd be happy to discuss price adjustment, or possible trade-in options. Thanks again for visiting and hope to see you agan!
Negative experience: Nice people, incredible looking store. The prices however are insane. I can absolutely understand bumping the price up alittle. Because of rent, employees and such. But, alot of these items are 50% to double the price that i see sold online. I saw a halo xbox they had. Looked good. 1500 seemed off to me. So, I looked up online and found one 500 bucks cheaper and the box looked better. No hate on the guys and the store. Just prices are the reason for the negative review
Hey there Sebastian! Thank you for the kind words about our team and the store, we’re glad you had a positive interaction with us.
We also appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on pricing. For higher-end and collectible items like the Halo Xbox you mentioned, our pricing is based on several factors beyond just recent online sales, things like: condition, completeness, authenticity, local availability, and the ability for customers to see and purchase the item in person. That said, we understand how it can feel when comparing to deals found online, and your feedback is completely valid.
Our goal is never to be out of reach, but rather to balance fair market pricing with the costs of operating a physical storefront and maintaining quality inventory. If you ever see something you’re interested in, we’re always open to conversation, especially on higher-end items. We’d much rather work with someone than lose the opportunity entirely. We hope to see you back in the store sometime!
Fantastic experience: Great store with great games and gaming equipment, and an even greater staff. I came in with a game boy advance SP that needed repairs, they got it diagnosed and fixed within the hour. It was my first time and I was more than impressed with how big and clean the store was and how many games options they had. I really wish I found them before I bought anything online, because they have a much better selection and are very affordable.
Hey there Justin, thanks so much for the review! Glad we could get that SP back up and running for you. We have wizards working in the back! Stop back in anytime, cause the inventory is always changing.
Negative experience: I have never seen a store with such insane prices. Ive been collecting for years and I understand most gamestores have to up the price alittle bit. But, holy crap. Just buy your stuff on ebay. $20 games are priced at $40. Sient hill orgins is 160 he has it at 260. Everything in there is a insult. I can see why he has alot of inventory. No one who knows the market would spend money here. God. Please if you want to collect download the Price Charting app or Gameye. So stores like this dont rip you off.
We totally get it, if you compare a handful of cherry-picked listings online, you can make anything look overpriced. That’s kind of the magic of scrolling until you find the one deal you want to believe is the “real” price.
The reality is we price based on actual market trends, not just the lowest listing someone threw up at 2am. Rarer titles, like Silent Hill Origins, carry premiums depending on condition, availability, and demand, especially when they’re sitting in front of you ready to go instead of in a mailbox a week later (hopefully as described).
We’re also not eBay. Our games are tested, guaranteed, and backed by a warranty. That peace of mind is part of the value. No surprises, no “disc only, heavy scratches” showing up after the fact.
As for apps like PriceCharting or GAMEYE, they’re great tools (we use them too), but even they show ranges, not just the absolute lowest sale someone managed to snag.
Did you come up and speak with an employee? Did you talk about pricing with anyone? We tend to be flexible on prices, especially since the market constantly fluctuates and are unable to alter the prices daily.
That said, if you swing back in, we’d be more than happy to help you find something that fits your budget a little better. Not everything in here is a “holy crap” moment, we promise.
Negative experience: I went in looking for used Switch games was very disappointed with prices. Tried to make conversation about games and hobbies but staff was rude and uninterested. Did end up buying a Switch Joy con but will shopping at other local stores from now on.
Hey Loggy, we're very sorry to hear that you weren't greeted and spoken to properly. We strive to have excellent customer service, and we are currently meeting with all members of the sales staff to ensure this is happening the way our customers deserve! Please give us a chance to earn your business back and speak to a member of management to see if we can make it right for you! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely stellar. Exactly the kind of retro game store I've been looking for! Bought a PlayStation 3 from them and it didnt work, but no problem because they happily exchanged it for a different model for me! The staff are all amazing people, and provide some of THE BEST customer service I've ever experienced! They've got shelves of PlayStation 3 games, Wii and Wii U games, and to my surprise some of my favorite things ever to have been created in the realm of gaming: SKYLANDERS!!!!! Their pricing is more than fair, and I mean it when I say that this is absolutely the store I'm gonna be getting all my retro games from!
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! We appologize for the issue with the initial console, but we're definitely gwilling to do what it takes to make it right! We get new stuff in all the time, so stop back in any time. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Fair trade in value in my opinion. Impressive selection of cards and games. It seemed to be an asset to the community, as there were a lot of people in the tables section (I'm not sure if it was an event or they were just playing trading card games). Only criticism, despite the 5 star review: I saw at least three staff members, and none of them were overly friendly. Maybe they were overwhelmed by a busy Saturday (I get it l, I've worked with customers for 20 years myself). I won't let that deter me from giving them a second chance the next time I'm looking to trade some games in. Extra note: definitely made me excited to see a Simpsons arcade cabinet in the back!
Hey Mason! Thanks so much for the review! It definitely was a busy Saturday with a Pokemon Prerelease event going on. We hate to hear that we didn't get to engage with everyone better, it is something we are always striving to achieve. We'd appreciate a return trip that gives us another chance, hope to see you again soon! That cabinet is a favorite of the store for sure!
Fantastic experience: Great environment, great selection. Would recommend
Hey Jake! Thanks so much for the review! Hope to see you again soon!
Positive experience: Excellent selection, and reasonable prices for a collectables store
Thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time to share this. Our team works hard to keep the store welcoming, organized, and fun for both collectors and players. We’re grateful for the support and look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: I just recently decided to sell off some of my collection and I’ve been treated with the utmost respect when I started bringing in my pieces. Staff were very helpful and gave me the prices that I was looking for. Two thumbs up, way up!!!!! With one of my trades I ran into an issue with the console leaving scratches on the game i was attempting to play. Staff made it right by fixing the console and replacing the game. You guys know how to treat your customers right, keep up the phenomenal work!!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting us with pieces from your collection! It really means a lot to hear that you felt respected and taken care of throughout the process.
We always try to treat every trade-in and every customer the way we’d want to be treated ourselves, so we’re glad our team was able to help get everything sorted out with the console and the game.
We truly appreciate the support and hope to see you back in the shop again soon.
Fantastic experience: The best store for TCGs, Video Games, and Board Games alike! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, their selection for the hobbies is vast and sorted, and the vibe is immaculate. Truly the most well put together store in the entire southeast, definitely recommend going for hobby collecting and locals playing!
Thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time to share this. Our team works hard to keep the store welcoming, organized, and fun for both collectors and players. We’re grateful for the support and look forward to seeing you again for games, events, and hobby nights.
Fantastic experience: My husband and I decided to visit this shop for the first time after we began our Pokemon collecting journey together just a few weeks ago. The employees were extremely patient, friendly, and knowledgeable showing us their collections and how to determine rarities for cards which was invaluable knowledge at least for myself. I made mention of a Pokemon I fell in love with which was Fidough and that I had been buying a few packs here and there hoping to pull it from a set. To my surprise they said they actually had the card and went to the back to retrieve it. We worked together looking on how pricing works for cards and made a deal. This was the first card I had ever bought individually and I am so excited to display it on my desk to admire it! All in all, I can’t wait to go back to this store. It was an extremely positive experience and the nostalgia the store has brought a lot of memories back to me as a 90s kid. I think we have found our new date night spot. Thank you again!
Hey Danielle! Thanks so much for the review! The art on that card is very cool, so glad you found the one you were looking for! We love meeting true collectors and helping them start, restart, or complete their collections! It was good talking with you guys, stop by and see us again soon!
Fantastic experience: Gave me a great deal on some sealed product I had, easy to work with would definitely sell to them again
Thanks, Luis!
Look forward to seeing you again!
Negative experience: Scalpers, selling new pokemon packs for $20 each because it's "market"
Hi there, we appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback.
We want to clarify that we’re not a big-box retailer with distributor-level allocation. As a local game store, we receive very limited quantities of certain Pokémon products, and many sets currently have extremely high demand nationwide. Because of that, some items end up trading hands between collectors, players, and vendors at prices significantly above MSRP, and our pricing reflects the current secondary market, the same market you’ll see on TCGplayer, eBay sold listings, and card shows.
Our goal isn’t to “scalp,” it’s actually the opposite:
we keep product available locally so our community can still obtain packs without resorting to online auctions, shipping risks, reseals, or waiting weeks for restocks.
When supply stabilizes, our prices come back down. We also host events, provide trade-ins, buy collections, and reinvest directly into the local player community, which big retailers don’t do.
We absolutely understand pricing frustration, the Pokémon market fluctuates heavily, and we’re always happy to talk with customers in person about availability, alternatives, or upcoming restocks.
We hope you’ll give us another visit and let us help you find something within your budget.
Fantastic experience: Amazing place and great customer service. The employee Mike helped me and was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this store and is my now my favorite retro store.
Thank you so much for the awesome review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, it means a lot to us. We’re really happy you enjoyed your visit, and it’s an honor to be your new favorite retro store.
Negative experience: As a high end collector I don’t not recommend this store. Very rude staff, overpriced, and does not honor their own 30 warranty. They sold my daughter a broken DS Lite that they would not even test since the battery was dead while we was at the store but told us if there’s anything wrong with it that we can bring it back in 30 days. As soon as she got home and charged it up to play plants versus zombies, the top screen was full of pixelated lines. Try to swap for another and they refused.
We take situations like this seriously and we want to clarify a few things for anyone reading.
Every system we sell, including DS Lite units, are fully tested prior to being put on the sales floor and are covered under our 30-day defective warranty. That warranty covers hardware failures and issues present at the time of sale.
When the system was brought back to us, the pink/pixelated top screen was consistent with an internal ribbon cable failure caused by physical impact after purchase. This type of issue does not occur from normal use or from a dead battery, it happens when the hinge area experiences shock or pressure. Unfortunately, accidental damage is not something any used electronics warranty can cover, so we were unable to exchange the system under the defect policy.
We absolutely do honor our warranty and regularly replace or refund defective items when a true hardware fault is present. We even offered to help repair the unit at cost to try and help out.
We always encourage customers to test items in-store and we are happy to demonstrate any system before purchase. Our goal is never to send anyone home with a product they can’t enjoy.
Fantastic experience: Done a couple trade ins on pokemon cards here & both have been very easy experiences! Would definitely recommend for selling your collection, selling bulk, or even video games/consoles! Traded in my bulk pokemon today for 3 awesome cards I’ve been looking for! All priced fairly!
Hey Christian! Thanks so much for the review! Always happy to see bulk come in. Glad we had a couple things you were looking for! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Staff has always been super awesome and sweet. Michael has always been a big help to us. They fix consoles for a reasonable price and break things down for you. The rewards program is an awesome bonus.
Hey Fey! Thanks so much for the review! Glad we could get everything to like new for ya. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Best selection for video games of all kinds ESPECIALLY RETRO in all of East Tennessee and growing quickly. They even have a 30 day warranty to guarantee what you buy works properly. Understandable and fair prices for a brick and mortar store with overhead to account for.
Hey Jake! Thanks so much for the review! We're proud to be ranked the #1 video game store in Knoxville. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Always has something cool to check out
Hey Cate! Thanks so much for the review! We're buying new stuff daily, so make sure to check back often. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: The service I received was prompt and courteous. They had what I wanted in stock and I was able to walk out the door with it within minutes.
Hey Scott! Thanks so much for the review! We try to provide quick and easy service with a smile! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Nice store, prices on everything, and it's pretty cool here
Hey Chaz! Thanks so much for the review! We try to make everything as easy(and cool) as possible. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: The selection here is unbelievable And the guys are super friendly And helpful Hit this place up if you need anything Xbox PlayStations Game Boy Advance Anything they got it And they got comic stuff too
Hey Lexi! Thanks so much for the review! We have everything from Atari to Xbox One! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Awesome shop that looks out for their local player base over greedy scalpers. Don't believe the scalpers in Facebook crying about this store not selling to them for MSRP.
Hey Andrew! Thanks for the kind words! We know internet trolls exist and it’s part of owning a business. Scalpers gonna try to scalp, but we’re trying to stop it as best we can!
Positive experience: Great store and huge selection of sealed pokemon. Finding individual cards is hard though. As a visual learner myself, their online system for finding a card is just not it. Hard to find a specific card especially if you don’t know the name of the card or the number on the card. Not to mention the slab selection, great cards, but the prices are solely based off PSA even if the slab is CGC, AGS, or TAG. Found several slabs that were CGC at PSA prices that were well over $100+ difference.
Hey Greg! Appreciate you checking us out and the kind words about our sealed selection. As far as singles go, our system is designed around set names and numbers because that’s really the only reliable way to keep millions of cards organized If you’re not sure what a card is, our staff is always happy to help locate it in person.
For slabs, we price primarily off PSA comps because PSA sets the market baseline and is what the majority of buyers reference. Other grading companies fluctuate a lot more, and using PSA keeps our pricing consistent. If you ever see something that looks off, we’re always open to conversations at the counter, and we will adjust prices when the market supports it.
Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Great place for nostalgia seekers or if you are trying to get the next generation into gaming of any sort.
Hey Kristen! Thanks so much for the review and recommendation! We love talking to customers and encouraging new players to try out some retro goodness! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Good prices on games
Hey Louis! Thanks so much for the review! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: This was my first time being in the store and it was so cool! I LOVED it! They have a ton of old school arcade games, a guitar hero game with over 1,000 songs, tons of merchandise, and the coolest Gameboy advance I’ve ever seen! It’s super spacious inside too. The staff is pleasant and helpful as well!! I’ll definitely be back!!
Hey! Thanks so much for the review and recommendation! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Really cool spot and knowledgeable employees. Would recommend for sure
Hey Kenny! Thanks so much for the review and recommendation! See you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Great customer service! Friendly staff and good prices on trade in! My go to gaming store!
Hey Autmn! Thanks so much for the review, can’t wait to see ya again soon!
Fantastic experience: This place was definitely really cool! Being an out of towner, stopped by to compare what we have back home and had a much better inventory and the atmosphere was great! Loved this place!
Hey Daniel! Thanks so much for the review and checking out the store! We aim to be the place that pays the best and has the best variety and selection in town! Come through anytime!
Fantastic experience: One of the best card shops in Knoxville. Fair prices based on market for sealed and fair rates when buying your singles.
Hey Michael! Thanks so much for the review and for supporting the store! We aim to be the place that pays the best and has the best variety and selection in town!
Negative experience: All sales are final. You will not be told this in the store, and it is not printed on the receipt. I came here earlier today for the first time. I have a partner who collects retro games, and I wanted to get something for the collection. I am not an expert on pricing for these sorts of things, but the asking price for everything I saw was about 1.5-2x the price of the same items on ebay. When I found a game that looked okay for an okay price, I got an employee to open the glass case that contained the stacks of Super Nintendo games. The game was labeled that it would cost $60 on the top of the cartridge, the part that is visible while it is in the stack. When it was handed to me, the price on the front of the cartridge was $90. When I brought this to the attention of the employee, he just shrugged and said that he guessed someone else made a mistake. Then he peeled off the $60 sticker and asked if I still wanted it while he started to close the glass case. I bought the game because I wanted to be a good partner, despite the 50% increase in price. I checked out and brought it home, at which point I was informed that it was not needed for the collection, and to return it. So, after a few hours away, I passed back by the store with the game still in its packaging from before, with the receipts and everything, and asked to return it. I was informed by someone with apparent satisfaction that they did not accept returns for any reason other than a defect, and they would not accept the return. They said they did not want to "be like Blockbuster" where someone could come in, buy a game, play it for an hour, and then return it at full price. So I left. The inaccurate listed price gives me no assurance that literally any other visible price in the store is accurate, and subject to someone just saying "whoops" when you try to buy something, only to charge more at that second. I want to believe that was a fluke, but I have no way of knowing. And given how overpriced everything already is, it is hard to feel comfortable trusting anything you can see in the store. After looking at other reviews, I saw that another person had tried to return something, and the store had asserted that every receipt is clearly labeled that all sales are final and that customers are told at check out. My receipts have no such label, and I certainly was not told that by anyone at any point prior to my attempt to return their game. I really wanted to like this place. I want to support local businesses. The staff seemed friendly for the most part. But this place will be closed like Blockbuster if it keeps trying to squeeze every possible cent out of people while being undersold by people online on ebay and literally down the road at McKays.
Hey Kyle, We would like to clear a few things up for you. We just moved into our new space and are migrating all inventory to a new system as well as doing mass price adjustments. We have several signs on the top of all our displays to make people aware of this so it is very possible the price sticker either had not been changed or an old one was not removed. You are also correct that our receipts on the new system do not have the same information about our warranty and return information as our old and that is a change we are still in the process of making. That being said, our warranty information is still posted at the checkout counter. We spoke when you came back that evening and we asked what the issue was but you also simply said you did not want the game anymore and did not elaborate at all. You were told that the return policy did not cover buyers remorse but we did not get any more information about the situation other than you wanted to return. If you want to come back to the store we would be happy to help knowing the all of the information.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this be your first stop if you're looking to buy, trade, or sell cards! I had a nice graded card that I couldn't get an offer for at another local game store and these guys were more than happy to help. They also have a wide selection of consoles, old and new and an abundance of games! Support this local shop and you won't regret it!
Hey there Derrick! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you stopped by. We aim to be the place that pays the best and has the best variety and selection in town! Please come see us again in the new location starting 10/9!
Fantastic experience: This was our first time visiting this location and the staff were very friendly and great. Very helpful and knowledgeable. My fiance had been in contact with the owner, Mark I believe a few days prior about a couple of games he wanted to sell. We drove over an hour with a box and bag full of games but only to realize the main games we were making the trip for in the first place we actually left behind at home with a few other things. The owner, Mark was super understanding. We learned they have another location in the shopping center that Elliott's boots used to be located in further down Western Avenue AND they have free video games you can play in store. We will be returning this week with the games and I strongly recommend ANYONE who loves video games new and vintage, Anime, game systems, different trading cards to definitely give them a visit. My fiance is a huge gaming nerd and he was in heaven
Hey there Alysha! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you stopped by! We appreciate you making the drive to visit with us! Looking forward to seeing the goodies you bring us in the future!
Negative experience: This place is CONSTANTLY overpricing their pokemon cards. You’ll see on tcg that a card is going for $3 and they will be selling it for $10. On top of that, the ONLY way to purchase cards is through ordering it on a computer in the store. It requires your email, phone number, address, all for them to just hand you the card. This shop is arguably the worst one in all of the knoxville and surrounding areas. It seems like such a good shop until you actually try and buy something. I wouldn’t recommend coming here unless you get off on being disappointed and scammed. This place would be better off shutting down, instead of scamming children and adults who are simply trying to play the game they enjoy. Absolute garbage store.
We are sorry you feel you had a negative experience. Unfortunately we have 4-5 million singles across 6 games and multiple selling platforms and keeping all prices up to date based on only 1 platform isn't something that we are able to constantly update. Between online sales, in-store buys, and listing items, we have 2-3 members of our staff working on staying as up to date as possible with ALL platforms taken to account. That may have us higher priced than TCGPlayer if it makes sense to do so. Likewise due to the quantity of cards being bought, processed, and listed, we cannot keep up with everything all the time. We are MORE than happy to check on anything if any discrepancies are brought to our attention. The online kiosk is used to keep our inventory accurate for quantity because inventory changes daily. We have tried to make sure people are aware of this. Additionally, you can order the card from your phone/computer at home, and we will greet you with a smile(and the cards) when you walk in the door!
Fantastic experience: I was in tennessee for a week and decided to try this store, best decision of my life! Im from chicago and they had every game i have been looking for. It really is a hidden gem for older games and the staff I talked to while I was in there was amazing. I will continue to shop here
Hey there Alex! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time you are back in town, we can’t wait to see you again in the new space down the street!
Fantastic experience: Great customer service and friendly staff. Back in the summer I had my thick ps2 repaired by play 2 win. They did a excellent job and had it finished i a few days, I also bought a ps2 game called seek and destroy online from gamestop it was really scratched up it looked beyond repair but after they resurfaced it, it looked brand new and played like new. Here's a before and after.
Hey there David! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in so we could rescue that disc! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again in the new space!
Fantastic experience: Aesthetic, clean, and organized store. Employees were very friendly and immediately greeted me upon walking in and offered assistance, he pointed me in the right direction of what I was looking for. Wonderful selection of retro games and consoles. I bought 5 wii games and they were reasonably priced, all of the games in absolute pristine condition with no scratches/smudges at all on the discs. Overall a great visit and the vibes were great. Can't wait to visit again.
Hey there Kaitlyn! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again in the new space!
Fantastic experience: Love the shop. So many old games that brought back some many memories
Hey there Kedrinh! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Positive experience: Fast money, but they do not, in fact, pay the most for product. Can name multiple places that offer more trade-in, which is their whole schtick. Nice people, just not too much on newer sealed products.
Hey there Robbie! Thanks so much for the review! We're not aware of many places that would pay what we do, as a lot of customers bring stuff to us after declining previous offers. Being a retro game store, we don't do a lot of new products. We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: If I could give these guys six stars, I would, cause that would show just how much these guys go above and beyond to be the best game store and console repair shop around. I came into this store one day with a massive cardboard box full of dirty and damaged consoles, and I gave them a ton of work to do. They were super positive and friendly to me, helped me through all the paperwork I had to fill out, and then proceeded to call me with occasional updates to let me know how everything was coming along. They even did a few things extra that I didn't ask for but really appreciated. I asked them to replace my Switch joycons' drifty sticks. They instead upgraded them to more durable hall effect sticks with removable tops for the same price, and provided me multiple sticks of different colors. And that's just their repair services. I haven't even talked about the shop itself. They have amazing stock and super friendly service full of people who are both kind and knowledgeable. They have a ton of amazing games and consoles, both modern and retro, all tested in house and guaranteed to work. Their prices may be a bit up there, but you are paying for top quality every time. Anything you buy here is certain to be in about as good of condition as it can possibly be. If you're looking for games or consoles, new and old, or you need a console or game disc repaired, these guys are the only people you're ever gonna need to go to.
Hey there Zane! Thanks so much for the glowing review! We’re glad you came in so we could get your consoles fixed up! We're not the cheapest place in town, but we pay the most, and make sure everything is in the best condition possible or we replace it. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Great selection and great trade in value!
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: I went here for the first time the other day and I wish I had sooner! If you’re in need of any bulk Pokemon card, they def probably have it! The staff were super kind and helpful!
Hey there Brianna! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in and that we could find what you needed! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Very well educated staff that know the history of retro gaming. My husband purchased a power glove and also really enjoyed the conversation with the staff. Just being able to talk to people about his passion was a great experience. Thanks
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! Our staff is passionate about video games and TCG's, so we love talking with everyone! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: I come in to Play 2 Win every now and then to sell my stuff, and they always give really good deals. Whether it’s cash or trade! Their staff is super friendly and always makes conversation with me about old video games. Their prices are really good on top of that! This is a great store to shop at for old video games, and new ones too!
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! We try to pay well and keep a good selection of games and consoles. We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Great pricing and love the vibes of the place!
Hey there Wagz! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Awesome deals, great selection of games and friendly staff, one of the best game stores I’ve been to. Go here if you actually want to talk games with people and walk out with great ones.
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Sold a load of stuff today very fair on prices
Hey there Andy! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in and were happy to sell us your stuff. We pay the best in town! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: great prices, lots of old consoles and games to explore
Hey there Carlos! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and knowledgeable employees. Thoroughly enjoyed my time spent there. I will be back in the future!
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: The stock and quality of items in this store will make your taste buds salivate and skin tingle, similar to how it feels to chew 5 gum! Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate staff that treated me better than some dates I've been on!
Hey there Matthew! Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re definitely passionate in the quest of having the best game store in the city! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff with an awesome selection to browse through. Highly recommended!
Hey Marshall! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in and enjoyed our diverse inventory! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Came in with a bunch of Yu-Gi-Oh and pokemon games. The guys took their time and gave a fair price. Highly recommend!
Hey there! Thanks so much for the review! We’re glad you came in, we can never have enough Pokemon games! Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Play2Win is a retro gamer and TCG collector's paradise. Their selection is unrivaled and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They were also quite fair on my trade ins, and were willing to work with me a bit on the price. Definitely worth supporting a nice local shop like this, over some other larger chains.
Hey William! Thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you came in with some awesome trade-ins. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: very helpful fixed my gamecube perfectly
Hey Memphis! Thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you we could get the GameCube as good as new for you. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable about everything check em out
Hey Tamarra, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you guys had a great experience with us. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at this game store! They have an impressive selection of games, especially if you’re into retro titles—this is definitely the place to check out. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, which made the visit even better. Highly recommend for any gamer, whether you’re looking for something nostalgic or new.
Hey Mar, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: They were fast and thorough and very helpful I would recommend to anyone
Hey Cliff, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that we could help and you had a great experience with us. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Negative experience: Extremely strange store -- I went to sell some Pokemon cards and even tho there were four people on staff standing around the grey haired guy behind the counter told me that he could not look through them because that would be "doing my job for me" LOL -- and that since I did not go through all the cards and find their worth beforehand they were considered bulk. A really heavy handed way to try and rip me off. Any other store in town could easily handle this. I am used to dealing with stores who have the expertise to figure out what cards are worth without relying on me. So be sure and "Do your job" before you come to this store. ;D Otherwise you are gonna get bulk prices which is nothing.
Negative experience: Prices in here are crazy. Go to CM games and price match. You'll save a solid 50% CM has Ape escape for $25-30 Pay 2 Win is practically scalping with their $70 pricing for the same game. Employees are chill though.
Fantastic experience: Nice selection of retro games, including a selection of collectible items (at collectible prices). Free arcade machines inside as well as a gaming area in the back. Nice game related decorations, station for searching inventory and online references, knowledgeable staff, and large display cases of games to purchase.
Hey Michael, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Needed a disc resurfaced and these guys made it happen (not a guarantee) also made sure the disc read properly on their console before leaving store
Hey Wizzrd, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we could get the game playing again!. Thanks for checking us out!
Negative experience: Store was cool and everything was set up nice but they were very overpriced can get a lot of the stuff they’re offering for less on eBay.
Fantastic experience: Solid customer experience!
Hey Brody, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us. Thanks for checking us out!
Negative experience: Really really wanted to like this store! The employees seemed nice. Great inventory! But the prices were way above eBay prices. I now understand why the inventory was so good but priced so high! We went down the street to McKay's and found much better pricing. Also we shop all over the US and Japan for reference on pricing for games we buy
Fantastic experience: My husband and I are so happy we found such a great small local used gaming business in Knoxville. They always have such an amazing selection! The owners are down to earth and easy to work with.
Hey Jennifer, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you guys had a great experience with us. Stop by any time, we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Hands down the best used gaming store in Knoxville! They always have a great selection of older and even rare games.
Hey J, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us. Our goal is to have the biggest selection of hard to find games. We can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Amazing atmosphere and prices!
Hey Everett, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Amazing selection of yugioh and Pokémon as well as tons of new and used and vintage video games. Mark and Brie were very nice and helpful! 5 stars!!
Hey Allistair, thanks so much for the review! It was great meeting you! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: My first time dropping in to see what they had. I was beyond impressed with their collection, especially Pokémon. I'll be a returning customer for sure!!!!
Hey David, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Hidden gem of Knoxville. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is absolutely packed with the best selection of retro games I've seen in this city. They have a lot of good TCG stuff as well. a Although not as much as dedicated trading card stores, it's still impressive for what seems to be mainly a retro game spot. I also really appreciate how they have a free arcade in the store. Great spot to come and play a few rounds of Guitar Hero or retro arcade cabinets.
Hey Will, thanks so much for the review! We have millions of cards in the back, the issue is display space. We love our TCG communities and if there's anything you're looking for, we probably have it or can get it very quickly. We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us overall and we can’t wait to see you again. Come play the arcade any time!
Fantastic experience: Every time I go in everyone is super nice and helps answer my questions that I have with alot of variety of games, consoles, and Pokémon cards. They have arcade games you can play for free and hang out and talk and play video games or cards. Very clean and everything is organized well, gaming systems are super easy to look thru
Hey Alex, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Always look forward to coming here to play Lorcana! Everyone has always been so friendly and welcoming, and I love the atmosphere. It's always a fun time!
Hey Olivia, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you are a part of the Lorcana community that we have and we hope that it continues to grow!
Fantastic experience: Play2Win is the ideal destination for gamers in the area. It strikes the perfect balance—offering a higher-quality selection than McKay’s and more competitive pricing than CM Games. In fact, Play2Win fills the gaps left by both of these competitors. Don’t let the negative reviews mislead you. A common complaint I’ve seen is something like, “Just down the street at other local stores…” But let’s be honest—what other stores? Realistically, it’s just CM Games and McKay’s. There are no other notable options nearby. People often compare prices to McKay’s, which, while affordable, primarily carries mediocre, lower-tier, or shovelware inventory. Sure, that creates the perception of competitive pricing—but when it comes to premium titles, McKay’s prices are on par with everyone else. Play2Win stands out by offering an exceptional selection—far better than McKay’s—and more reasonable pricing than CM Games (which we all know try and rips ours heads off). It’s the perfect middle ground for both value and quality in local gaming.
Hey Lemon PieTV, thanks so much for the review! We try to have a good mix of rare and high-end stuff so people can come find their hidden treasures! Pricing is always something that you can't please everyone with. We appreciate your perspective. We try to provide the thrill of finding that holy grail of your collection, without the hassle of buying it online, waiting for shipping, and hoping what you get is authentic and in the condition you wanted it to be. We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Negative experience: I walk in… I’m initially blown away by the amount and variety of retro games/consoles I see. Then I look closer at the prices and I’m immediately disappointed. My god is all I can say. If ya know then ya know I guess.
Negative experience: Don't go here for Pokémon cards. Scalpers galore here. All there cards and boxes are marked up crazy!!
Fantastic experience: Good selection and prices. Plenty of stuff you wouldn't find elsewhere.
Hey Sean, thanks so much for the review! We try to have a good mix of rare and high-end stuff so people can come find their hidden treasures! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Very fun and enjoyable environment
Thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Honestly such a great locally run store. Great diverse selection of games old and new alongside a great collection of tcg cards. They give great trade value especially when it comes to tcg and recommend them over corporate stores. Only thing needs improving is the amount of people that come for YuGiOh locals
Thanks so much for the review! We do try to pay the best in the area. WE love our tcg communities and welcome other games to be put on the schedule! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Very fast. Friendly staff. Will recommend
Hey Scarlight, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Amazing store great people
Hey Heather, thanks so much for the review! We're lucky to have some amazing customers as well. We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Good and fair prices for games as well as trade in’s. Huge selection for just about every console. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend supporting this local store
Hey Patrick, thanks so much for the review! Love to be able to meet customers that are just excited about games as we are! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Negative experience: Ive never been more disappointed. my partner was trying to find animal crossing on the game cube for me. We are visiting town and thought we could find a copy here because no other place was carrying it. From what i knew the market price was 50 without manual, 60 with manual, and with memory card 100. When we called they told us it would be 50 without the manual and could go up to 100 based off what it comes with which was great! We go in and immediately dissapointed... it was 50 for a reprinted cover and no manual (it looks faded and sad) and then it quickly jumped up to 90 for one WITHOUT THE MANUAL. and then 100 with the manual... they had almost 10 copies of this game, it seems like they cant let go of it. This is almost double the market price. I could not justify paying for a product when i knew i could get it somewhere cheaper. It almost feels like they are trying to take advantage of people who enjoy the hobby. I just wanted a nice copy to put on my shelf and play, and i dont have high expectations.i was looking forward to coming here my entire trip :/
Negative experience: This place does not care about the local community or retro games as a whole. I understand trying to keep a local buisness going can be hard but this is outrageous when there is literally another store down the street selling some of these games for half the price if not more and those prices are already sitting 10% over market value. This place has given me the most visceral gut reaction to price gouging I have ever had lol I can't believe what I've seen. Do not waste your money here, just head on ebay or buy what you find at McKays but this place does not have the right to drain the money out of people who are just trying to enjoy history.
Fantastic experience: Amazing location great products great staff . Such a hidden gem !!
Hey Mike, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Play 2 win games was super helpful! Best pricing in Knoxville! Go check them out!
Hey Jacobi, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Best place around to get video games! They have a huge selection, great prices, and friendly staff!
Hey Jacob, thanks so much for the review! Happy to have a diverse selection that includes something for everyone! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again!
Fantastic experience: Truly love this store because it reminds me of how much fun i had as a 90's gamer coming up, the fact they have tons of free to play set up across makes it that much mote fun to come shop and run a few rounds of street fighter lol
Hey Daniel, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad you like the arcade! We love seeing our customer have fun and enjoy their time in the store! Stop by anytime!
Positive experience: The store itself has a diverse selection. The staff has always been very friendly to me any time I have visited. They make sure their products are fully tested and cleaned before being put out on the shelf which I greatly appreciate. I can’t give a 5-star rating due to the prices. I fully understand this is a business and the most important part is making the money to keep the bills paid. With that said, some (not all) of their items are drastically overpriced compared to average market value. Again, I get it, and have even bought some items for higher price than average due the convenience of finding some cool things here. That circles back to their vast selection of items and things you hardly see in game stores in the area, which I want to make sure is highlighted. Overall, this store is a very welcome addition to the Knoxville area!
Hey David, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us! We do everything in our power to make sure that everything on our shelves is clean, working, and authentic. Our store takes pride in curating hard to find/high end products, while giving customers the chance to find that hidden treasure without the hassle of shipping, or worrying if their item will work(and be real). We can’t wait to see you again!
Negative experience: I’ve been there a couple of times already to check out the games and don’t get me wrong, This place was nice but recently I went in there to look for a super Nintendo game and one of your employees was completely uninterested on helping out or show the slightest Good customer service. All he did was sit there eating his food in front of me and pointed at all the super Nintendo games you guys had and nothing else, he could have came around the counter to help look for it or go in the back to look on the computer, hell whatever other way you guys can look up games (just to double check) for common courtesy, and I get it, It can be slow and boring with nothing to do at the time, but when you have customers there, That guy needs to learn to have 100% attention towards his customers and to be nice, He came off as very, very rude, He had long gray hair, and had it in a ponytail, so yeah you guys seriously need to talk to some of your employees about better customer service…. I won’t be coming back because of this you lost a customer
Negative experience: This place is definitely as Dominic Marino describes. They also seem to not indicate how much they pay in sales taxes on all their receipts given. That is a redflag. Do not buy from them as it is incredibly hard to get support.
You started off by calling about the item you purchased, a Playstation Portal. While on the phone you asked if we would come down on the price of the item, we agreed for a $20 discount. You then came into the store and complained about the pricing and asking for a further discount after agreeing to an already reduced price over the phone. We agreed to take another $10 off the item in which you sent via Venmo, which includes sales tax in the initial price.
Fast forward to today when you called with buyers remorse wanting to get your money back because you wanted to buy a new one instead. We explained how our 30 Day Warranty covers DEFECTIVENESS ONLY, which is clearly labeled on every receipt, and said to customers when they check out with used video game items.
After this, you called the store twice and threatened to write a negative review, sue us in civil court, and call the police on us. You demanded we treat you with respect because you're a Professor at the University of Tennessee.
Even after being threatened and screamed at on the phone, we then offered for you to bring the item in store so we could show you how there was nothing wrong with the item. You proceeded to scream and say how important you were as a Professor and you didn't have time to deal with us other than getting a refund.
We hope you find a store that suits your needs, you are no longer welcome in ours, as I will not have my staff threatened.
Fantastic experience: Fair prices for most items. I understand brick and mortar stores won’t always have the best pricing due to overhead costs. My wife and I bought a Japanese N64 here that works perfectly. Staff are very knowledgeable when it comes to games and console modding and they have a massive selection to choose from, as well as some relatively rare systems. My wish is that the Neo Geo cabinet comes back at some point.
Fantastic experience: Great retro game store!
Hey Ben, thanks so much for the review! We’re so glad that you had a great experience with us and we can’t wait to see you again, stop in any time!
Negative experience: Terrible customer service. Bought an N64 accessory that was marked up 70% more than eBay. I asked if they'd come down at all and was straight up told no without any explanation. The guy was just a jerk. They also don't tell you all sales are final before purchasing. They'll just say, if it doesn't work bring it back. So nothing is returnable if you buy something you ended up not needing. They really don't care about their customer and this place outright over prices everything in order to make money probably due to not enough traffic and the struggle to make money. I wonder why lol. I won't be shopping here anymore.
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