About Us

About Core Gaming

Used Video Games

We have one of the biggest selections of retro to modern video games in New England, with over 40,000 games in stock, including rare items you may not see anywhere else! When we get rare or expensive items, we don’t sell them online, we put them out on the floor for you to see! We want our customers to have a reason to keep coming back. We’ve been in business for 10+ years!

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New England's Best Selection!

We have two physical locations with significantly more stock than our website. If you're ever in the area, come and check us out!

Our Salem Address: (221 N Broadway Unit 4, Salem, NH 03079)

Our Nashua Address: (345 Amherst St Unit 6, Nashua, NH 03063)

Constantly Rotating Inventory

We are constantly adding items to our rotating inventory! Almost all inventory is purchased from our customers through pawn services. We ensure each week that our inventory is markedly changed, added to, and updated. We hope to be a destination for gamers from all corners of New England that share the same passion that we do!

Knowledgeable Staff

Whether you’re new to the hobby, or have a collection the size of our store, we'd love to hear from you, or even learn something new ourselves! We always give our honest review when it comes to games and products. Our staff plays a wide variety of genres, so at least one of us will know what you're talking about!

Core Gaming

4.6

570 reviews

AI-Generated Summary

Based on 570 reviews

Impressive selection of games
Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Offers resurfacing for discs at a low price

Jan paolo Di lorito de la mota

9 months ago

Verified

The store was truly remarkable. I felt a sense of childlike wonder as I perused the impressive selection of games. The variety of titles was truly commendable. While some games were more affordable than anticipated, others were understandably priced higher. Nevertheless, I recognize that this is the nature of business. I will definitely be returning to this establishment in the future.

Kyle

4 months ago

Verified

This game store is highly recommended for buying, selling, trading or even (somewhat renting) games unless if you want to try and return if your not satisfied. A game store like this has everything, whether it's a part, accessories or even manuals you need for any system that has ever released (unless in stock), any game that you could buy for the system you have!

Mike Manella

2 weeks ago

Verified

Been Shopping here since 2019, the staff is wonderful, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what they do. Keep up the great work guys, you’re incredible!

Joe L

a year ago

Verified

Usually I go to a game store that is closer to where I live, but when I went to the area I had to check out core gaming. Of all the retro game shops in the state this one is the biggest. They even do a frequent buyers program where you get 10% back of what you spend to spend at the store. They have everything, so it times you may think the prices are a little higher than some of the other stores but they are still fair compared to the market. Everyone there is pretty knowledgeable, and it's the place to go when you need to find pieces that you need for your collection. They also resurfaced discs and bring them back to life like brand new for a very low price. I'll keep going back as long as I'm a collector.

Shiro Amura

3 months ago

Verified

Really like that the games are alphabetized and easy to find. Prices are reasonable for older games, and they have a good selection. Also have some trading cards, but seems to mostly focus on the videogame aspect. Been a few times now and plan to go again

Patrick Joyce

3 years ago

Verified

I absolutely adore this place! Where else can you buy a damaged box for 60 bux? All kidding aside, collectors know what that does yo a games value. Price point was right on the mark. One of the few places that has a resurfacing machine. Take full advantage of it. Staff is awesome. Never bothersome or overwhelming, bit always ready to answer a question. Prices are sometimes a little high, but always in ballpark range. Just depends what you're looking for. All orders are 10% cash credit, if you have the store card, which is free! I'm still building the bank for that one big order. This is hands down the BEST retro gaming store in New England. Check it out if you haven't!

4 months ago

Verified

Thank you so much! Perfect packaging and fast shipping. I'm sure we'll do business again.

Peter Hajj

8 months ago

Verified

Always a great time at Core Gaming! Staff is super nice and fun to talk with! Prices are very respectable and stalk is always great!

Emily Nguyen

2 months ago

Verified

Awesome place! Great selection of Pokémon cards. Highly recommend

Sarah Kathleen

5 months ago

Verified

Very cool independent gaming store. Has old and new games and retro gaming systems as well. Highly recommend over other gaming stores in the area.

Jonathan Stark

3 years ago

Verified

Cool a** game store, never saw so much vintage games! while collector prices are prevalent on lots of it but current stuff can be found about at decent prices and still deals can be found! They also have collectables, stickers and consoles and can't wait to come back with some money this time 🤣