Retro-Friendly Stores in Ada County, Idaho
Your curated guide to the best spots for retro games, vinyl records, tabletop gaming, and thrift treasure hunting in Ada County. Whether you're hunting rare cartridges or digging through crates of wax, these local shops have you covered.
▸ 10 STORES LISTED
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📍300 Test Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
🕐Mon–Fri 10am–9pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–6pm
Entertainment superstore inside Boise Towne Square mall. Buy, sell, and trade video games, vinyl records, DVDs, comics, manga, Funko POPs, sports cards, and retro Atari cartridges. Think Hastings vibes reborn.
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📍350 N Milwaukee St #2323, Boise, ID 83704
🕐Daily 11am–7pm
Opened in 2024, Respawn preserves gaming history with curated retro and modern game sales plus expert console and controller repair. Every item inspected for quality. Find titles from Atari 2600 to current-gen systems.
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📍4654 S Cole Rd, Boise, ID 83709
🕐Mon–Thu 10am–8pm, Fri–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 10am–7pm
Locally owned tabletop game store with one of Idaho's largest board game selections. Over 150 demo games, weekly game nights, Warhammer tables, RPG supplies, and a welcoming community vibe. Open late most nights.
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📍7079 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
🕐Mon 11am–10pm, Tue–Thu 11am–11pm, Fri 10am–11pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 11am–8pm
A comic book shop meets coffee bar. Comics, graphic novels, action figures, Funko POPs, and collectibles alongside locally roasted Dawson Taylor espresso drinks. 5-star vibes — immersive displays and life-sized statues throughout.
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COMICS
📍2951 E Overland Rd, Ste 170, Meridian, ID 83642
🕐Tue–Sat 7:30am–6:30pm, Sun 7:30am–5pm, Mon closed
Boise's go-to for retro and modern video games. Owners Bill and Reed offer top-notch service, fair trade-in value, and a huge selection of rare titles from NES to PS5. Also stocks anime, DVDs, and collectibles.
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📍8638 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709
🕐Mon 10am–6pm, Tue–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun closed
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
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📍350 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704
🕐Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
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📍6907 N Strawberry Glen Rd, Boise, ID 83714
🕐Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm
National video game retailer offering new and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories, and collectibles. Trade-ins accepted. PowerUp Rewards members get extra perks.
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📍3355 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
🕐Mon–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–6pm
Idaho's largest independent record store since 1977. New and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, turntables, and audio gear. Free in-store performances, listening parties, and Record Store Day events. Also has an espresso bar.
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📍1105 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702
🕐Daily 10am–6pm