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Punch-Out Gaming
828 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025, United States
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An
Review №1

First pack magic! Great store, and good atmosphere. Definitely gained a returning customer!

He
Review №2

First time here and Im glade I came. Finally scored a booster box for my son for his birthday. Im super stoked to watch him open it. Prices are great and why would we go online when we can support a local business. The store is super clean and it was like walking into my youth lol. Please bring your business here because this place is awesome to chill and just check out all they have to offer.

Mi
Review №3

Staff was friendly. I love retro game stores. Keep this one alive!

Ha
Review №4

I have purchased many retro games here over the past year or so. The fair prices and the selection of vintage and retro games are far better than any other retro games stores I go to in the metro area. Very friendly owners and environment!

Al
Review №5

Awesome place. Have something for everyone

Bl
Review №6

Wonderful place great selection of retro games. You can find Japanese pokemon packs and regular English packs along with booster boxes and and trainer boxes. Also fun things for the young ones to do around the store. Employees seem really chill and helpful.. I drive 20 mins to go here for my pokemon and n64 needs. You will not be disappointed going here!!!!!!

Vi
Review №7

Great selection and service. Would definitely recommend.

Zi
Review №8

Punch out is a great retro video game store that has lots of great games. They treat you with respect and if you need a game they will find it. Also if the game dose not work they will make it right. Great for trading in games for credit as well. Game on!

Ma
Review №9

It is a neat little shop with a wide assortment of stuff. They had a lot of older games and tons of pokemon cards. If youre looking for skylanders they have quite a few. Their prices were reasonable and clearly marked. They have several different styles of LED lights that are really cool.

Sh
Review №10

Best one stop shop around for games, gaming accessories and cards! Pokemon, sports, yu-gi-oh and more! Best selection of pokemon cards, card packs and sets ive ever seen! Can I rate more than 5 stars?

In
Review №11

Bought a copy of Pacman world on Gba and a copy of Donkey Kong on gameboy today, and I get home and the Donley Kong game does not boot up whatsoever. I sadly did not think to get a receipt with my purchase. Its annoying to get home and realize something you spent almost $20 doesnt work because it wasnt tested properly

De
Review №12

The owner and staff are amazing and super helpful! Great store with tons of games!

Tu
Review №13

Best card/video game store Ive ever been in. Amazing selection. Best pokemon selection Ive seen. They actually had stuff in stock and good variety of singles for sale. Awesome place for kids to. Definitely will be coming back.

Jo
Review №14

Excellent shop! Amazing selection and super helpful staff. Will definitely be back for more !

Jo
Review №15

This is a true hidden gem in Forest Lake! We recently had a birthday party here and we loved it! The kids had so much. The staff was incredibly helpful and definitely made the birthday more enjoyable. The kids brought some games to trade-in towards other games. The staff gave us more than double what we had asked for! We love this place and will be having many more birthday parties here. Thanks guys!

Br
Review №16

A good selection and they treat people fairly. Thank you, again!

ni
Review №17

Popped in for the heck of it and wasnt disappointed at all! I thought it was going to be one of those flea market type used game shop, but it was not! It has unique castle type walls and cool punch out art . This place is legit.

Jo
Review №18

Great pokemon selection 👌

Le
Review №19

This place is awesome. My daughter played beat saber and job simulator tonight. She says it was the coolest thing she has ever experienced. Yeah. Also they are matching toy and book donations to support kids who need an awesome Christmas despite low funds. Come on and donate. Im going to donate some of my in box star wars stuff for kids who need presents. This small business has big heart. Support these guys and come in and get your VR experience or feed the nostalgia of being a a kid.

Ch
Review №20

Great staff and great atmosphere! Will definitely recommend and return!!

E7
Review №21

Stopped in for the first time in about six years today. Not for the lack of wanting to return, just that I live about an hour away and kind of had forgotten about it since I had been more tuned into modern gaming as of the last several years. Ive been rediscovering my love for retro gaming as of late, and have been re-collecting some of my old library that I had when I was younger. Since GameStop isnt really a purveyor of retro stuff other than on their website (and of which I dont really trust since their quality control seems a bit iffy), I remembered that this place existed. I was not at all disappointed with my visit. Quite a good selection, and the pricing was pretty fair. Found some nice stuff today, and had some good conversation while doing so. I will definitely be returning in the near future.

Ji
Review №22

Awesome place! Will be back again!

Yo
Review №23

Place over prices items and sells scalped and already opened and resealed products along with them underpaying if you bring anything in be careful its an ok place but those properties shine the most

Ch
Review №24

Super cool games store that we will definitely be returning to. Super helpful staff (the gentleman working there helped me find pricing information for a game I was looking for and was super helpful with that,) and very fairly priced. 11/10, would recommend

Jo
Review №25

Hidden gem! Thank you for making our boys day!

Ni
Review №26

Cool place, kinda empty, but they have a plethora of retro/vintage games. Bought some plushies and stickers too, they also have pinball machines to play on.

Je
Review №27

Very poor customer service. I bought a game from there, I didn’t realize that I already bought it from the store months before. They were only willing to me back half of what it costed in store credit. They do not give back any money for returns. Skip this place and go to game stop.

Sa
Review №28

Good prices, friendly staff.

Ja
Review №29

Always great service with great treasures.

Ja
Review №30

Wish it wasnt so far away

Ow
Review №31

We went there to sell cards they tried to do a huge bundle deal and give us like 10% of what thats all worth then they told us they didnt want our business there no more and kicked us out

Ta
Review №32

Eric was extremely personable and helpful in my n64 buying experience. He made sure my games were in great shape and cleaned them for me before shipping. He kept in contact with me throughout the entire process and responded in a timely fashion, and even gave me some quality conversation in between. This guy and his store was excellent in helping me in my n64 game buying experience!

An
Review №33

Great place would highly recommend

Er
Review №34

I was the only human there, I just moved here, got an ps3 & nothing to do, bought a few games, cool.

St
Review №35

Its a great place. A lot better than gamestop. They are a really great place to get all your gaming needs

Mi
Review №36

Great selection of games, wonderful customer service.

Za
Review №37

I absolutely love this place! They always have new things every time I go, its a blast looking through all the shelves and display cases. The staff are amazing and have always been helpful! I cant wait to stop in again!

Ty
Review №38

I visit this store whenever I am able to. The selection of games is great, spanning decades worth of consoles. They always make sure that anything they sell is fully functional.

He
Review №39

Its everything I expected it to be and more! Prices are perfect and all your classic favorite are all in one place! Abandoning gamestop forever for Punch-Out 💯

Sc
Review №40

Good trade in values and prices on used games

Xa
Review №41

The games are cheap, games for every console I can think of and you can sell your games there for a good price

Ki
Review №42

Punch-out is such a fantastic place to get anything you need. The environment is welcoming and friendly. The owner is very knowledgeable and committed to quality service. Prices for all the products are well placed. Overall, I am very pleased with my experience; I can’t recommend this store enough.

St
Review №43

This place is really cool. It brings back nostalgia seeing all the old games I played in my younger days. They have decent prices in here and an extremely friendly staff. The owner seemed really cool to. Was able to help me find a game I have been searching for. Couldnt find that game for years.

Al
Review №44

Got my SNES, yea I said it 🤪 SuperNintendo Entertainment System..and my Mario Bros finally !

El
Review №45

This is a great place. They have everything from consoles to trading cards and games for almost every system. The employees are nice and helpful. Best video game store in the area!

Am
Review №46

Good store.

Ke
Review №47

A large selection of retro games.

Ja
Review №48

Been going there weekly to grab a few new games. Always something new and cool to look at.

Ja
Review №49

These guys have everything! If its video game related, they have it! Love this place! Takes me back to my younger days

Mi
Review №50

One of my favorite places to go for used games, I always find what I am looking for and more. The service is great and the deals are better!!

Al
Review №51

This place is absolutely awesome! The prices for the Video Games are very reasonable,The employees are fricking awesome, And the Vr is not pricey at all for a long amount of play time!

Ru
Review №52

Well done Punch Out Games! Im instantly happy in a game shop that has screw drivers ready and opened controllers/consoles/accessories ready for fixing or cleaning. We found another Brunswick bowling game and unfortunately no bowling ball for it. Hahahaha, inside joke. Thank you to the helpful fellow willing to joke around and have fun with us. We will be back.

Ju
Review №53

Loved all the games

Br
Review №54

Ive always had great experiences dealing with these guys online. Theyve worked with me on prices when I was down on my luck and my xbox red-ringed. I placed an order on an item that turned out to be out of stock in their store, and they ordered it from somewhere else and shipped it to me, even though they paid more for it than I did. All in all, great retro game shop to deal with

Ma
Review №55

Best place for all things video games and gaming. I love their family atmosphere and overall compassionate demeanor!

RA
Review №56

I absolutely love this place! Great prices amazing people and even a fun Facebook page. They have contests all the time I recommend liking and sharing their page. I promise you wont be disappointed and what a great location for it to be in

Ch
Review №57

Good variety of games, they also have collectable cards and a section for you to play video games and card games. I would recommend checking it out if you are in the area. You might find something you werent looking for.

Li
Review №58

Its a great place! It has changed over the years and has gotten really good! They have lots of games from the playstation 1-4, and they also have consoles and merchandise! Youll surely find something interesting there!

DA
Review №59

Fantastic and enjoyable time there, always good to support a local business as well.

Wa
Review №60

I wanted to mention that Punch Out also offers a fine selection of Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering products, as well as space and snacks to play them. Just make sure you clear it with the folks behind the counter! And check the events board! There are regularly scheduled tabletop and card games that are open to everyone!The staff is inviting and professional, and their prices are reasonable. I like this place so much, that I will skip buying from Amazon and give Punch Out the business. Its nice to see a local game store thrive in an age of monopolized entertainment.

Co
Review №61

This is a great gaming store find!!! Friendly environment, its own gaming room with two TVs and with one console hooked up to each set. Great selection, clean, organized, and mostly fair prices!! If you live close by, this place is definitely worth a try!! I wouldnt mind coming back here again!!

Di
Review №62

Decent game selection and space. However, game were over priced in my opinion. Drove up from Minneapolis and felt disappointed. Unsure if I will return.

Kr
Review №63

We love going to our local game shop. Great prices and such friendly welcoming staff. We always spread the word and tell everyone how great this place is. Definitely reccomend!

Co
Review №64

Fun little place. Our kids had a blast with their VR systems!

Ga
Review №65

Took my kids there to play some games and buy..... Well that didnt happen... The person working apparently had been playing a game of pinball... None of us knew this... When we walk in the store my kids ran over to the game and said someone left a free ball in... And tried playing... Upon hearing the noise of joy ran over and proceeded to sarcastically tell my kids that was his ball and thanks a lot...

Du
Review №66

Great store for all your out of date video games & video systems like Nintendo game cubes Nintendo 64 SNES & Nintendo along with all the games also have playstation ones & xbox so if you like older games great place to stop to find the old school games they also have new systems just like a game stop but better staff with more knowledge along with a back room where you can go play all your role playing card games with all you other friends & there is a mini arcade there so stop in for sure all you hard core gamers this is way worth the trip to forest lake

Ja
Review №67

Decently friendly and good prices well be back to shop more.

Ro
Review №68

Personally, this place is the best video game store Ive ever been to. It has great support, great people, and a huge selection. This place is definitely worth a try, and if you dislike something, like me, theyll fix it. For example, I recently bought a Playstation One from them, it had a coaxial video cable. A week later, I brought it to them and they swapped it out for free. Awesome support!

Ca
Review №69

Fun friendly environment plus customer service was amazing with great pricing

Ne
Review №70

Best customer service i have received anywhere in recent times. Go in and its a fun atmosphere; you feel like a friend not just a customer. They always want you to walk out happy and the deals you can work out are like none other. If you can make it out to punch out do your self a favor and do so!

Ja
Review №71

I love this place. The person I typically buy from, Eric (who I believe is the owner), is wonderful. I live in N.E. Minneapolis and am willing to take the 30 minutes drive out there just to visit and do business with them. Theyre incredibly personal. Theyre so friendly and warm that its a hard to NOT want to purchase something from them. I even brought in a copy of a game called E.V.O. just to have them authenticate them and they did it for no charge and some places do it for a price. Solid place, completely fair prices and friendly staff. I know I will be coming here from now on.

Mi
Review №72

Called 10 game stores and punch out gaming was the only store to have the game i was looking for.

fl
Review №73

This place is run by the nicest people ever. Thankful to have this place in town, it puts GameStop to shame.

Mi
Review №74

This store is great. If youre looking to buy or sell classics this is the place to go

Ry
Review №75

Great selection of used games for every console all the way back to the early 80s. Also a cool new VR arcade that you can play.

ki
Review №76

Theyre cheap, the staff is friendly and helpful as well!

Ru
Review №77

One of the best vintage video game stores I have been to. I highly recommend this place to all gamers.

Mi
Review №78

Get employees, great selection of used video games, cool pokemon cards and a room to test out and play games. Great for birthdays!!

ni
Review №79

Older stuff but decent stuff for collectors and some newer stuff though for like D&G and what not.

Ca
Review №80

Went and traded in some video games.. Great prices on the games I bought. More than decent prices on their gaming systems available as well.

Gr
Review №81

Great store to drop off extra games and accessories. Fair practices and trustworthy deals. Highly recommended to others!

Le
Review №82

Love our little local game store. They’ve got a wide selection of new and used games, and a very large collection of other collectibles and items.

Se
Review №83

Got a couple of free games today. think the dude wanted to impress some chick with her kids there. fine by me -- free games baby

Er
Review №84

Great store for the collector or retro gamer. The also have Smash tournaments along with other games. Stop in to take a peek.

Je
Review №85

If you are ever looking for a retro video game, this store would have a chance of having it. They fix damaged disks for a small fee, Ataff is snice, and this little store also has events for gamers. Cool little store!

Jo
Review №86

Awesome place if you are looking for old-school gaming stuff. Also a good selection of modern gaming stuff as well.

Ma
Review №87

Called ahead to ask about purchasing some controllers and were told they were in. After driving 20 minutes to purchase the controllers, was told by the same employee that they didn’t have any available. Confused and on my way out I found one of the generic controllers and inquired about it. Employee apologized and said he didn’t see it. Still confused when I had called and were told they had them. Store overall isn’t the most easy to navigate however most items were organized by gaming system. Not a great experience in my opinion.

Na
Review №88

By far the best gaming store I have ever been too. Staff is great!!! If you need any games new or old make sure you check them out! Their prices are lower than the rest!

Du
Review №89

Pretty good local place. Sells a range of games, magic cards, and consoles. Game inventory for the PS4 and Xbox One can be incredibly scarce and filled with garbage, but the visual theme and tone of the place as well as trade-in value make up for it.

Ja
Review №90

My son and his friends were in there this morning browsing Pokemon cards. The staff was incredible and kids were very happy.

Ir
Review №91

The workers are very helpful and it most likely will have what you are looking for

Za
Review №92

Nice helpful staff. Best place in the area to get video games, trading cards, and memorbilia. There is also an area to hangout and play. Overall its my go to video game store.

Ja
Review №93

Fantastic Game Store! Great deals on a whole selection of games from Gameboy to Xbox One but i wouldnt recommend selling games there they offer a horribly low amount of money. I tried selling about 10 PS2 Games some of them were worth a bit of money and I was offered $8. But other than that I highly recommend! Oh did i mention they have a gnarly play room/rec room!

Co
Review №94

Terrible service!! Bought an Xbox for my Daughter and had to go back 3 different times because they gave us the wrong cord for the Xbox twice, and then a game that didnt work. One of the guys was supposed to meet us with the correct game since we had drove down there 2 times already, then never showed up. So we ended up going down there again to fix their mistake. Frustrating to say the least.

Ca
Review №95

Really good I got my dad a game from here.

Ni
Review №96

One of my favorite stores. Good prices and good buyers for your unused video games and magic and other gaming cards

Je
Review №97

Great prices and friendly people. Love this store and the fact that its close to home for me.

Ni
Review №98

Awesome Service! Great atmosphere for gaming or shopping.

Kr
Review №99

Amazing store. I love the amount they have in stock for the systems I love like my GameCube, PS2 and SNES! I live all the way in California but that doesnt stop me from shopping online from them and them alone. My games come to me fast and in top quality!

Ro
Review №100

Gotta love retro gaming, now if only they had what I was looking for, still 5*

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  • Address:828 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025, United States
  • Site:http://punchoutgaming.com/
  • Phone:+1 651-464-9820
Categories
  • Collectibles store
  • Video game store
  • Magic store
  • Sports card store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–9PM
  • Thursday:10AM–9PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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