Gamers that have been looking for a Nintendo 64 or Sega Dreamcast at GameStop will be happy to hear about the company's new program that could make their search much easier.
The video game retailer will begin a pilot sales and trade-in program on April 25 that will let consumers buy and trade old consoles, games and accessories in its New York City and Birmingham stores, according to IGN. Such retro consoles include the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES, N64, PlayStation, Sega Genesis and Dreamcast.
A GameStop spokesperson said the company plans on making the program available "later this year" if it succeeds, adding that classic consoles are expected to have the same warranty as current consoles.
The goal of the program is to see how well classic games and consoles do in sales in select markets, Gizmodo reported. However, purchases of these items can only be made on GameStop's website.
Consumers won't be able to buy games until trade-ins get through GameStop's refurbishment center. The program will also make games and accessories available at local stores, but you'll only be able to buy them at the company's site with the "pick up at store" option.
GameStop said the program will bring the number of games it offers for sale or to purchase up to "about 5000," IGN reported.
"We will bring all of the product back through the Refurbishment Operations Center for inspection, testing and repair," the company added.
The period between GameStop accepting trade-ins and these items going back on sale will last about two months, which the company says will give it "time to build up a good assortment for retro games fans to select from when shopping."
