An 8-bit drum, to be precise. Super Potato, a 1980s wonderland, transports customers to the retro world of classic gaming. And the Akihabara location is the flagship of a 10-store chain.

There are still other retro game stores in Akihabara, many with cheaper prices. But it’s Super Potato’s wide selection that keeps it in business. If you absolutely must find an old school game ...

If the words Nintendo, Super Mario Brothers and Playstation bring a smile to your face and an itch to your trigger finger, you’ll go bonkers for this three-story fun house in Akihabara ...

The Super Potato brand actually has around ten stores in total, but the main store in Akihabara, Tokyo, has become something of a tourist destination – as well as a frequent stop for Japanese ...

Everybody's favorite retro game store, Super Potato -- as made famous on Retronauts Bonus Stage-- has opened up a third floor in their Akihabara location, their second major expansion in as many ...

Super Potato is probably the most famous game store in Akihabara as far as retro gaming goes, with its arcade on the top floor and a life-size Naked Snake statue. Formerly, it even had a throne ...

One of the world's most renowned video game stores, Japan's Super Potato now has a brand new international eBay storefront. The legendary flagship store in Akihabara, Tokyo has become something of ...

He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. Visiting Super Potato in Akihabara is usually a key reason why many die-hard gamers want to venture to Japan.

It's simple but stimulating, you never get bored of it." Convertino was shopping at Super Potato, a store in Akihabara, Tokyo's electronics district. Games and machines from decades past are ...

Located in the electrifying hub of Akihabara, Super Potato has gained a reputation for being one of the best retro gaming stores in the region, stocking extremely rare finds ranging from Super ...

Spotted at the store Super Potato, this “Tournament Special ... Venturing outside of Akihabara for a moment, here’s a trio of thousand-dollar Super Famicom games at the store Mandarake ...

Do we really need any text for this? Here are some inside shots of Super Potato, the discriminating retro gamer's favorite Akihabara store. If it's old games you're after -- especially if it's ...