Tour of Kelsey's Pink Gorilla game store in Seattle!

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  • Kelsey co-ownes two retro gaming stores in Seattle called Pink Gorilla Games. Here is a behind the scenes look at what they sell, how they organize it and what goes into running a successful retro gaming store!
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  • @MyNameIsAge84
    @MyNameIsAge84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +655

    This is exactly the type of person who should run a game stores. Not just a wide knowledge of the stock on the shelves but clearly very passionate too!

    • @noelfowell2863
      @noelfowell2863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And easy on the eye

    • @salty8772
      @salty8772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Allen & Ginter Bruh

    • @UnlimitedRicePudding_
      @UnlimitedRicePudding_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, you don't really see that too much any more and I appreciate some people just need a job, but it's nice to see people be passionate about the product they are selling. I like getting in to conversations with those people.

    • @mattpace1026
      @mattpace1026 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know...that whole bit about "educating" people on the Famicom made it pretty clear she doesn't like people having different interests from hers. I wouldn't want someone like that anywhere near a game store.

    • @radiantmelody8816
      @radiantmelody8816 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got it bucko!!

  • @Coffeeology
    @Coffeeology 6 ปีที่แล้ว +978

    It didn't come off as an advertisment as all. It came across as someone who's passionate about retro games and retro gaming culture.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      I'm glad... cuz Kelsey is a great part of our local gaming community!

    • @Coffeeology
      @Coffeeology 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      MJR. So I wanted to let you and Kelsey know that you two are responsible for my PS Vita. My wife found your Vita video and watched it figuring out which one to get me. She told me she LOVED how Kelsey wasn't there for eye candy, how she contributed to the video and how passionate she is for gaming. Also in the evenings we might put on youtube, and one thing I personally love is the swearing is very minimal. Our 7 year old watches with us so it's nice to know that we don't need to grab the mute button even 10 seconds. Thanks so much for all you do. Be well and keep collecting!

    • @ThePeacePlant
      @ThePeacePlant 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah well it did for me man. iam fucking pissed off, now i am going spend some money there.

    • @_TheElMan
      @_TheElMan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vita Collector these two have cost me a fortune haha

    • @nicholassullivan1239
      @nicholassullivan1239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      So what if it was an ad (not saying it was).
      We need to spotlight local gaming stores.
      Spread the love.
      I would actually love to see a whole series that showcased independent videogame stores.

  • @DungarooTV
    @DungarooTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    People don't understand. These game stores aren't like what they used to be...a personal affair with true enthusiasts. Love it.

    • @ren1724
      @ren1724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Corporations suck the souls out it of their workers it’s so sad anytime I ask what it’s like to work there they’re super honest but you can tell they have a passion but the corporations don’t really give a flying fuck about that.

    • @happy_camper
      @happy_camper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dont even have any proper game stores near me, just gamestop. ugh.

    • @der-Troet
      @der-Troet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she´s first a gamer, second a Seller

  • @nicholassullivan1239
    @nicholassullivan1239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    What a cool store.
    After GameStop fails, these stores will still be around.
    The build relationships and value their clients.

    • @OmarVale
      @OmarVale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I hope that day comes very soon when Game Stop fails. Funcoland, kinda used to have this same feel, but nothing beats stores like Pink Gorilla. It also reminds me of Comic Book shops in NYC, when they were small and you actually developed a relationship with the owners who were passionate about their hobby.

    • @meowpower08
      @meowpower08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This! Go support your local game stores over GameStop

    • @XxEvanxX97
      @XxEvanxX97 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got a local one that sells games early. Also full of retro games and imports

    • @donaldtrump6725
      @donaldtrump6725 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      These stores don't even exist in Australia

    • @davidfarmer1859
      @davidfarmer1859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donaldtrump6725 - R.I.P Video Games Heaven, those were the days...

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    If you visit the Seattle area, definitely check out our retro game stores: Pink Gorilla Games, Another Castle, Al's Music And Video Games, Game Over, Game Lobster, Amazing Heroes and many more!

    • @SEGAHEADDY
      @SEGAHEADDY 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      MetalJesusRocks As someone who used to live in West Seattle and Federal Way, I will say Pink Gorilla is rad, Al's Music and Video Games is bad, and Game Lobster is rad besides the fact that it is a total hoarders pigsty that one might catch hepatitis in LOL

    • @kloss213
      @kloss213 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      madison wi needs one branch out

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @SegaHeaddy you didn't mention Another Castle. Their store is pretty awesome with it's FULL ARCADE

    • @user-zx1oc4xi3e
      @user-zx1oc4xi3e 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulation! I am ready to go shopping.

    • @rplane
      @rplane 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You didn't mention Super Smash Video Games in Tacoma, love that place. Game Over is pretty overrated to me, I've hit up a couple of locations and in both instances selection is extremely limited and prices are way high.

  • @BoundaryBreak
    @BoundaryBreak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    I've seen a lot of game shops and i gotta say this ones got a real nice style to it!

    • @trippydrew8492
      @trippydrew8492 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      How about an IRL boundary break where you go behind the scenes of the shop :D

    • @Salku_Chaotix
      @Salku_Chaotix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do a boundary break in the store, i mean please visit it.

    • @bappadapdapper185
      @bappadapdapper185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good selection, too

    • @mikemcdonald2755
      @mikemcdonald2755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That green shag is AMAZING!

    • @st.michaelofcigarillo2845
      @st.michaelofcigarillo2845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you come from money it is a lot easier to start your own business.
      Just ask Kelsey.

  • @thelivingfreakshow5892
    @thelivingfreakshow5892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Kelsey seems like a genuine person, would love to visit that store.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's a good shop. It's clear the moment you walk in the door that it's not Gamestop. These are clearly people that care deeply about the games they sell.

    • @davehouston6528
      @davehouston6528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too and to meat her in person

  • @andrewoverhere8525
    @andrewoverhere8525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Metal Jesus, props to you for your continued outstanding professionalism. We all appreciate the effort and respect you put in to your content.

    • @charliechan6892
      @charliechan6892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Lady Aranea stfu

    • @TheDeathOfLucifer
      @TheDeathOfLucifer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      His professionalism is crazy. I would hit on Kelsey for sure

    • @charliechan6892
      @charliechan6892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheDeathOfLucifer or your lack of self control is crazy, one of the two.

    • @k4yser
      @k4yser 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@charliechan6892 since she is engaged, I'd not try to make a move on her, but otherwise you must be crazy to not at least give it a try. Self control has nothing to do with it. I never met a girl like her, who combines being into gaming this deep and still being good looking.

    • @rochie4865
      @rochie4865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@k4yser they're probably a lot more out there than you realize. I love games and think I am adequately knowledgable about them as well (I also once worked in a game store). Though as a female I am terrified of playing online and even dealing with some of the customers I dealt with due to all the misogyny and sexist comments I've recieved in the past, as well as hearing stories from other women. I don't believe I'm all that beautiful or anything, but I'd bet there are prettier girls than me playing and are in the same boat as me.

  • @leogrievous
    @leogrievous 6 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I was just watching a 12 minute ad.
    IT WAS FREAKING AWESOME

    • @StellaCharlie
      @StellaCharlie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      leogrievous dat true

    • @ayoub112233
      @ayoub112233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      better than watching 5s adds ^^

    • @mikeymexico
      @mikeymexico 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fozzy W I want to love her

  • @samcooper430
    @samcooper430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Hands down the cleanest, most organized Retro gaming store I have ever seen!!!
    Amazing place you should be proud!!

    • @realtime8892
      @realtime8892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Not to mention very colorful and full of life. One retro game store I visited about a year ago known as Play N Trade felt boring and lifeless to me. If memory serves me correctly they didn't have much of anything. It was pretty much bare bones with too much unused space.

  • @randyjoble4607
    @randyjoble4607 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's crazy she was apprehensive to give a tour. It's so awesome to see a store like this. Nothing like this where I live in Australia

  • @rogeroropeza516
    @rogeroropeza516 5 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Did I just see a good looking PSP 3000 for 65???? WHAT!?

    • @RichardHernandez-pz7bt
      @RichardHernandez-pz7bt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      paws off budddieee that one is mineeee lol broooooo i never wished i lived in Seattle sooo badly until today 😢 why isn't LA as cool as this whyyyyyyyyyyyy

    • @ibnlion1406
      @ibnlion1406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@RichardHernandez-pz7bt Not if i get there first 😎 Lol

    • @fordxbgtfalcon
      @fordxbgtfalcon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just bought one for $45 on offer up, a silver psp-3000

  • @The_RadicalOne
    @The_RadicalOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    😆 I remember when that star fox statue was stolen. Glad you got it back

    • @Sly_Maverick_19
      @Sly_Maverick_19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Captain Geno
      Thanks for bringing back memories of Jackass.

    • @Dynastone
      @Dynastone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We must hear the story!

    • @MultiPlatGamerGuy
      @MultiPlatGamerGuy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The international district is really rough. I went to Seattle for vacation and I wanted to visit the store but we saw someone get arrested and a dirty old man came up to someone and said to us afterwards, "Can you believe she wouldn't have sex with me?" in a creepy way. Add that to the thought of getting mugged in a country that allows buying guns openly, we got out as soon as possible. I wish I could have gone to Pink Gorilla but it was way too horrible to stay in the area.

    • @I_was_a_Bullfrog
      @I_was_a_Bullfrog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      MultiPlatGamerGuy wut?

    • @SYratherripped
      @SYratherripped 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      MultiPlatGamerGuy Are you sure you didn't go into a bad part of town? Every city has areas where you know you shouldn't be hanging out. Pink Gorilla in the U-District is fine. You seem paranoid.

  • @RetroGamePlayers
    @RetroGamePlayers 6 ปีที่แล้ว +782

    Wow that place is not only huge, but so clean and organized! Looks I'll need to plan a trip up there soon.

    • @JohnRiggs
      @JohnRiggs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Always a good time.

    • @estignatic
      @estignatic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you think that's huge google Movie Trading Co. in Dallas,TX Greenville ave. I think that's legit one of the biggest retro stores in the country.

    • @whathappenswhen4767
      @whathappenswhen4767 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i wonder how many pedophiles are going to go visit her.

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      pedos are people who goes for kids just in case u didn't know..

    • @yellowblanka6058
      @yellowblanka6058 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very different from the handful of mom-and-pop or smaller chain game stores I've been to in/around Western NY.

  • @chrisb3976
    @chrisb3976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She seems like a real sweetheart. I love the fact that she feels humble. Positive vibes.

  • @michaelyapkf
    @michaelyapkf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kelsey is a good sport. Really like the way she explains everything and understand how much time and effort spent on those games and the pink gorilla store. Appreciate it.

  • @WrestlingWithGaming
    @WrestlingWithGaming 6 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Wow, this store blows away the local retro stores in Tampa. Looks really well presented and organized. Kelsey should be proud. Thanks for convincing her to show it to us!

    • @TheArtOfTechSupport
      @TheArtOfTechSupport 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The best retro game store in my area is an hour away and it’s a just pawn shop with a game section 😐

    • @cbrdealer
      @cbrdealer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im in St pete and you're right there is nothing like this anywhere in the area. Especially if you want import games.

    • @SamShow05
      @SamShow05 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      813 in the house!

    • @gfeast4518
      @gfeast4518 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol there's those m&m games, down in Bradenton there's E Trade-Post, it's pretty good

    • @EmulationDojo
      @EmulationDojo 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think the best I've seen here are small shops. One located on Busch called "Revolution Games" and on Del Mabry "Play and Trade". Wish we had this kind of option in Tampa.

  • @bbrice714
    @bbrice714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i love their policy of hanging on to partial pieces in hopes of completing them eventually. that's great for the community and preserving these products. very cool of them to do that.

  • @wales2k4747
    @wales2k4747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    My cousin is going to move from Florida to Washington, right near that Pink Gorilla store, which means I’ll finally be able to make a visit!
    EDIT: I finally got to visit! It’s so cool, and I met Kelsey too! I bought a Japanese copy of Dragon Force for the Sega Saturn.

    • @mrkva_
      @mrkva_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are fucking lucky! 😢😄

    • @nordy259
      @nordy259 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Pike gorilla is a amazing store. I'd also highly suggest checking out Another Castle in Edmonds. They have a retro arcade with a bar.

    • @SmallSpoonBrigade
      @SmallSpoonBrigade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mrkva_ Indeed, the shop is really cool. It's been too long since I stopped by. I'm getting the Sinden light gun and I'll have ot stop by and see about getting some games that make use of a light gun. I had avoided buying any because most light guns won't work with LCDs due to the different display tech involved.

    • @oskardeoz6823
      @oskardeoz6823 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      awesome 🤟

    • @alanluscombe8a553
      @alanluscombe8a553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What did you think about the drug and bum problem that Seattle doesn’t do shit about?

  • @ruudjeufc
    @ruudjeufc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    i hope she makes a good living out of it ....
    this is a dream to come true

    • @TheBeaver50
      @TheBeaver50 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @Ed O'Neill beta male , pathetic man.

    • @lilpp4791
      @lilpp4791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ed O'Neill damn I hope you're joking bro

    • @lilpp4791
      @lilpp4791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Ed O'Neill you're first comment

    • @lilpp4791
      @lilpp4791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Ed O'Neill jealous of what?

    • @15r52
      @15r52 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lilpp4791 lol he's whacked

  • @rockajabroni5975
    @rockajabroni5975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    *Protect Kelsey at all costs. She's a national treasure.*

    • @SympatheticNightmare
      @SympatheticNightmare 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      RockaJabroni A hot national treasure

    • @reppinseattle7974
      @reppinseattle7974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And kinda a bitch in real life.

    • @bigbrycm6
      @bigbrycm6 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reppin Seattle 79 examples?

    • @yellowblanka6058
      @yellowblanka6058 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Bryce - judging by his username I'm guessing "Mr. Reppin" used some lame pickup line, or came on strong and she brushed him off. Or she really is a bitch, who knows. She seems very pleasant in videos, but sometimes the persona somebody presents in media is very different from their real personality (which is fairly common with TH-camrs).

    • @yellowblanka6058
      @yellowblanka6058 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      "Get off her clit bro"...lol, oh yeah, you sound like a real pleasant person. People who live in glass houses probably shouldn't start tossing stones.

  • @pokeroot2876
    @pokeroot2876 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Was there last month visiting a friend. The store is for real legit and she is really nice to her customers. Even took a photo with me. High thumbs up.

  • @dumpsterjerry3577
    @dumpsterjerry3577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I been watching you all for a few months now and gotta say I can dig it. Thank you for all the uploads, knowledge, and laughs.

  • @CarlosMunoz1980
    @CarlosMunoz1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love the metal Jesus crew. You guys always make my day

    • @Dyl_Apple
      @Dyl_Apple 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! Couldn’t have said it better myself!

  • @okcoreyyy
    @okcoreyyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I used to work at Pink Gorilla literally TEN years ago before Kelsey owned it! Kelsey rules and the shop is in very good hands!

  • @The_RadicalOne
    @The_RadicalOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    I just there last week. Got some cool games while I was there.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      ...next pickups video ;)

    • @The_RadicalOne
      @The_RadicalOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      MetalJesusRocks indeed 🙃

    • @starstruxxx
      @starstruxxx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      More MetalJesus and Reggie ! The world needs it !!

    • @Arz2003
      @Arz2003 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You @Radical Reggie for the Wild Arms Reloaded review in one of your previous videos. I picked up the game today for 18$ :)

    • @jewmanji5504
      @jewmanji5504 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any ngpc games?🤗

  • @valstutz2628
    @valstutz2628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When my best friend and I were in college 10 years ago, he was out studying in Seattle. I remember going out to visit him for Thanksgiving break and we had such a blast! He knew I was really getting into retro game collecting at the time and said, "I have this store to show you, it's called Pink Gorilla." We went to the shop in the international district that Kelsey mentioned at the end. I spent a lot of money on different games for my NES, Saturn, N64, Dreamcast, and Super Nintendo collections. I even got a t-shirt that I still use to this day. That was one of the best trips of my life and that's definitely one of the coolest retro/import game stores I've ever been to.

  • @KsideHb
    @KsideHb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can tell she really loves the store and the cool items it carries. Awesome collection. Would def pay a visit

  • @mazda9624
    @mazda9624 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I must admit that Pink Gorilla Games has extremely fair prices as far as used video game shops go.

  • @mountainbearoutdoors
    @mountainbearoutdoors 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I can feel my bank account draining just watching this!

  • @UseHerNiem
    @UseHerNiem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Respectable prices and a genuinely passionate co-owner. Nice to see.

  • @leahevehumphries
    @leahevehumphries 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Omg. If I ever get rich, I am flying over to you immediately and buying half your store. This is amazing! 😍

  • @itchyisvegeta
    @itchyisvegeta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love how clean and organized this store looks. I have been turned off by game stores in the past because of how unorganized they are, or by simply how unclean the store is overall. Also, if you don't want this video to come across as an advertisement, who cares. This store is super impressive. Advertise it as much as you can. You guys have every reason to be proud of it.

  • @PixelGameSquad
    @PixelGameSquad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Two people that love to smile ❤️

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Shopping for games always makes me smile :)

    • @SpikeTheBear
      @SpikeTheBear 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And make me smile!

    • @fpjones6546
      @fpjones6546 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Superhero Game Squad ii

  • @RitualMagick
    @RitualMagick 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dont feel like it was an ad at all. We all come here to see new things or something we haven't seen in awhile. I really enjoy seeing things like this. You guys are awesome

  • @saguz_
    @saguz_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kelsey is awesome, professional, passionate and adorable. Her store deserves recognition

  • @Philbrush
    @Philbrush 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I really like the layout of the store. You can see everything without "flipping" through things and missing that title you're looking for!

  • @ukvideogamepirate
    @ukvideogamepirate 6 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Im from England and I always get jealous when I see how big the independant games stores are in the U.S, will have to visit seattle sometime.

    • @josepartida1711
      @josepartida1711 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any retro game stores over there? There’s got to be...

    • @zwijn212
      @zwijn212 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      cex, game

    • @Andy.S.
      @Andy.S. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ZwijN 'Game' isn't retro!?

    • @Andy.S.
      @Andy.S. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jose Partida There are, but generally a lot smaller and less impressive (those that I've been into anyway) 👎

    • @ValensBellator
      @ValensBellator 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not just England... I live here in the states and am also jealous lol
      Unless you live in a handful of major cities you won't find stores as awesome as that. Heck I live in a major city in Florida and can't find a store whatsoever lol

  • @Chris_Listenfelt1401
    @Chris_Listenfelt1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I live all the way in Boston but I would travel to Seattle just to meet Kelsey 😊

  • @PelvicGaming
    @PelvicGaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Cardboard crack" lmfao.
    If I'm ever up there I'd love to stop by! The store looks colorful and inviting! Appreciated the tour! Much love from Florida!

  • @SegaLordX
    @SegaLordX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Respect for carrying Japanese Sega Saturn games. Most game stores here in Central Virginia won't touch them. Your prices aren't terrible from what I can see, either. Good video.

    • @StinkyBlack1
      @StinkyBlack1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sega Lord X dude, obviously she ran around and repriced everything. several of the prices shown are less than half of what they go for, its total bs.

    • @arthas045
      @arthas045 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Virginia as well sir! What retro stores do you hit up? We have only 2 around here.

    • @darrensoria3014
      @darrensoria3014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Virginia as well! Records and Rarities has two locations in Springfield and Tysons. As the name suggests, not only do they have games, but they also have records, and other things. Sage Mantis Gave Haven has a few nice things in Fredericksburg. I believe they just started carrying comics as well. Woodbridge has a 2nd & Charles I just discovered. Mainly books, but they have records, movies, and a more or less respectable video game section. The most impressive I've been to is eStarland. Mainly an online store, but it does have a storefront in Chantilly, housing the biggest and best selection of games in Northern Virginia.

    • @chazzlucas6395
      @chazzlucas6395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sega Lord X ... SNIKT ..SNIKT SNIKT .... :)

    • @n3n3b3n3
      @n3n3b3n3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ivan The Dude fuck off i live here seattle and buy from their shop in the international district all the time and their prices are nearly identical to these in this video. next time visit a store before you type out some bs

  • @domarce
    @domarce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I visited here last month and when I saw Kelsey behind the counter I was starstruck omg

    • @henrywinters9496
      @henrywinters9496 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      wow that must be awesome im jealous

    • @danx7347
      @danx7347 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dom Arce so lucky

    • @oaka5639
      @oaka5639 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could you take a selfie with her?

    • @channelsusthe
      @channelsusthe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      id smash

    • @agentorange8530
      @agentorange8530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Smash Ultimate

  • @EatMyShortsAU
    @EatMyShortsAU 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am glad people like this exist and take care of these old games. They are literally works of at. Not just the games themselves but the boxes/cases too.

  • @GareksApprentice
    @GareksApprentice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Going to Seattle this summer and I can't wait to drop by this store!

  • @nickwick35
    @nickwick35 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how she starts the video saying she's shy but instantly opens up and talks so highly about all her items. You can see her love and passion for that store.

    • @---wo9fv
      @---wo9fv 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      nickwick35 she says 'shy' but i think shes just humble, and cares about not coming off as a pushy salesperson. very admirable quality tbh

    • @nickwick35
      @nickwick35 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know, very rare to have that these days.

  • @nightmonkey2779
    @nightmonkey2779 6 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    LMAO at somebody trying to steal Fox

  • @cultofmalgus1310
    @cultofmalgus1310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope her business is super successful! I love these small shops. Gives a place personality!

  • @SeNniN06
    @SeNniN06 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love finding game stores where ever I go and just walk around and browse. maybe pick up few games. Love the setup of the store, looks really clean and well put together.

  • @jinkazama7587
    @jinkazama7587 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Physical game stores are awesome

  • @oppyh
    @oppyh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    She is so right about PS2, and XBox. So many great games, and not expensive.

    • @deanthompson88
      @deanthompson88 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hatthewmartley Out of all the amazing games on the PS2 you shout out Destroy All Humans haha.

    • @erikliljeberg1796
      @erikliljeberg1796 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mecha-Zaius halo 2 made me so happy in the days

    • @ilcilc2910
      @ilcilc2910 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The PS2 and Xbox are still very playable by today's standards as well. Most the time you won't be saying you can't play this game because the graphics are too dated, unless you are a teenager or younger I suppose.

  • @cocacolagarlic9015
    @cocacolagarlic9015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    There isn't a way in the infinite universe of possibilities that I won't be going there if I'm ever in Seattle. I just turned the video on for like 1 minute and am very impressed. Well done store by obviously passionate people. Wow.

  • @Gilrang_
    @Gilrang_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome! I see she's in some of your videos and the game store. Happy to have seen an amazing game store and with its own unique style!

  • @rsolsjo
    @rsolsjo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kelsey has nothing to worry about, she's great and the store looks amazing. You always emphasize your love and knowledge of gaming culture, so this feels like a really cool and natural way to share what she does. Love the casual inviting vibe of this channel, always knowledgeable and always so genuine.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!! That's very cool of you to say.

  • @joevial4707
    @joevial4707 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Everything is so............ pink......... but the amount of games and collectible goodies is magnificent! I could spend hours browsing that place :)

  • @JesusGonzalez-it2sv
    @JesusGonzalez-it2sv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you manage your store. clear you love what you do and you care for your costumers.

  • @nickhaswell6011
    @nickhaswell6011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you have layed out your store is incredible anyone would feel like there in a game just being in your store
    Certainly would draw anyone going past your store in like a magnet amazing looking store and what a great collection of retros and modern truly great

  • @laneharder9993
    @laneharder9993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was pleasantly surprised that the prices of most of the games there were fair. I'd gladly buy that launch team Xbone for 200 bucks!

  • @phantomwheeler81
    @phantomwheeler81 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    this store looks absolutely amazing i wish i lived in the area i would love to visit this store so much amazing games wow

  • @rondoobz9035
    @rondoobz9035 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made sure to visit this store when I went to Seattle. The prices were excellent. One of the coolest video game shops I have been to.

  • @jvideo0007
    @jvideo0007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been to both Pink Gorillas and even met Kelsey once. She was really nice and even gave me an autograph after I told her I was a fan. It took me a while to build up the courage to ask for it tho

  • @Aero7SVR
    @Aero7SVR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    The comments :
    80% - OMG Kelsey is so cute/hot !
    10% - I wish I was/could go there !
    9% - Awesome store !
    1% - Star Fox statue

    • @nickhalfmann8397
      @nickhalfmann8397 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nailed it.

    • @leebeatles4ever
      @leebeatles4ever 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Every single vid

    • @slimlokz559
      @slimlokz559 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That starfox statue was dope af

    • @jcdenton1310
      @jcdenton1310 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @mobaby1979
      @mobaby1979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Aero7SVR I mean...... she is really damned cute.

  • @hugomerckx500
    @hugomerckx500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I want to visit that store so badly

    • @Badguy10472
      @Badguy10472 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hugo Merckx i live in nyc. We dont have any cool stores like pink gorilla. Plus things are more expensive over here. Seattle is definitely the place to be if you want to game hunt.

    • @hugomerckx500
      @hugomerckx500 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Badguy10472 yeah, I'm from Belgium, Europe, the only places where I'm able to pick up some older games are sites like Craig's List, garage sales and thrift stores... There are almost none retro gaming stores.

  • @iawarenow658
    @iawarenow658 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kelsey seems like a genuine person, would love to visit that store..

  • @feeamerie5011
    @feeamerie5011 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a beautiful store! I'm SOOOO envious! London needs Pink Gorilla!! Love you guys and your channels ❤️❤️❤️

  • @willhamilton297
    @willhamilton297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I’ve walked by that store before, I’ve never been in before. I’m TOTALLY going next time I’m there!!

  • @SuperJumpReviews
    @SuperJumpReviews 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    aww man, I wish you guys had a closer location. I'm like at the opposite end of the map.

    • @bossman9098
      @bossman9098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @J L wdym

    • @griffredux9966
      @griffredux9966 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I'm far away as well. They do have sales on Twitch once a month. Next one is Feb 1st. You can buy almost anything in the store online that night.

    • @LancerloverLL
      @LancerloverLL 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just use fast travel man

  • @buttplug101
    @buttplug101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Kelsey poses for the wonderswan me heart just melts

  • @roufaass3089
    @roufaass3089 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best genuine gamer's crew of all,,thank you MJR and crew,, keep it playing!🔥

  • @dabullnice
    @dabullnice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations on a beautiful and fun store! Thank you for sharing Kelsey and MetalJesus!!

  • @samscrivens326
    @samscrivens326 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've just paused at 30 seconds in to thank you for bringing back the old intro!

  • @williamw2529
    @williamw2529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Seems like everything is reasonably priced there. Been other places and Wii motes would still be $40+.....used.

    • @krackalakinkayden3361
      @krackalakinkayden3361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw a wiimote used for 20 at book man's
      Edit: just to let you know it was in Arizona

  • @paulfix9823
    @paulfix9823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive been going in there for years! They are amazing! They sometimes have a free box with random controllers and game accessories.

  • @hepikodan
    @hepikodan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is really interesting for us viewers who live overseas, to have the opportunity to go on Pink Gorilla virtual tour. Hopefully one day I will go over there myself. Greetings from Spain!

    • @ilcilc2910
      @ilcilc2910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's really interesting for some of us domestic viewers as well. Some of us don't have the time, money or opportunity to travel even within N. America unless it is to see family. The caveat can be that our family doesn't live on the west coast of the U.S. so we will probably never see The Pink Gorilla in the flesh.

  • @ScorpioCesar
    @ScorpioCesar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always a pleasure to watch Kelsey, I wish I lived close to visit that amazing store!

  • @ReapsVsTheWorld1
    @ReapsVsTheWorld1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kelsey is freaking amazing! Please tell her that. This was an awesome tour. Also, please tell her thanks for displaying the prices of the products. I hate when people hide them. This totally makes me want to save up and go to Seattle and support. Can't wait.

  • @Pete391
    @Pete391 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kelsey you were great...Loved the showing of your store..And the prices looked very reasonable...

  • @JohnRiggs
    @JohnRiggs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I literally see Toukon Retsuden 2 for N64 on that wall - a wrestling game I don't have.

    • @jamiemorgan3649
      @jamiemorgan3649 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Riggs: RIGG'd Games Yeah Kelsey, hook ya brother up with a discount 😂😉

    • @Arz2003
      @Arz2003 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Riggs: RIGG'd Games Hope you get the game

    • @kilocorleone4124
      @kilocorleone4124 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want that SNES one with Haggar from final fight in !!

  • @FredWallace18
    @FredWallace18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just spent two weeks in Japan and came home thinking all American video game shops are crap. I've been proven wrong! Awesome store!

    • @FredWallace18
      @FredWallace18 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheJD Yup! Plus 2 in Osaka and one by Sunshine City. 😃

  • @ErwinsRTLFormule1herinneringen
    @ErwinsRTLFormule1herinneringen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the presentations of the games, makes it easy to browse trough instead of touching every box in a bin...!

  • @CreoVox
    @CreoVox 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was fantastic! I love seeing stores like this, even thought of opening up my own. However a lot of places shutdown because game prices are too high or trade ins are too low etc etc.

  • @Superdad6887
    @Superdad6887 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a awesome looking store. Thanks metal Jesus for getting her to do the tour. I could spend so much in there.

  • @mariotaz
    @mariotaz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    How do you walk out with a Starfox statue?

    • @deathshock5072
      @deathshock5072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      carefully

    • @NovaSniper12
      @NovaSniper12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      by barrel rolling out of the store.

    • @oaka5639
      @oaka5639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ian hayes: must be an inside job

    • @LOCKEYJ
      @LOCKEYJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You do a barrel roll

    • @theultimategamer8648
      @theultimategamer8648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know right like people be like OoH tHaTs NoRmAL

  • @weebeex
    @weebeex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved Pink Gorilla Games! When I go to Seattle, I'm definitely going to be there!

  • @auggirangel8829
    @auggirangel8829 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow so many videogame treasures to be found here. I'll definitely go when I'm out there

  • @swagner15333
    @swagner15333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For the longest time there was only one retro gaming store in my whole tri-state area. And it just closed down recently and I was super bummed. There are a couple that opened up a little while before the one closed down, but it was still awful that it did close down. They were the first in my area and they were very instrumental in keeping retro games available to collectors. They always had great stuff, the staff(basically one guy the owner and a guy and girl that were super young who just worked a few hours in the morning and Mondays when really nobody was going in) we're very knowledgeable and friendly and very reasonable and fair with buying and selling, they had a very cool selection of stuff. They didn't just buy and sell video games, they dealt in all types of retro toys, and even some modern toys, Legos, Pokemon, he-man TMNT etc. action figures. Probably the coolest part of the store, Game Swap, was they had two big chests full of loose toys that they sold for like .10-.25 cents a piece, but they let the little kids play with them while the parents shopped for their favorite games and toys from their childhoods. What a great store. I hope they open back up somewhere. They were in one of the local malls, but hopefully they find a decent location to open shop again.

    • @swagner15333
      @swagner15333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like I mentioned above there are a few more in my area now, but they are so expensive and rude and not very knowledgeable, some old lady manages one of them and she doesn't know anything about the stuff she's selling in her store. She is probably better now, but it used to be you could only sell them stuff on Mondays and Wednesdays when the owner would be there because she had no clue what the stuff ppl bring in is or what it might be worth. Even though they have the websites that show the values and stock available for most items.
      The other shop is much better but even they have some serious problems. For one, they are only open 4 days a week and Wednesdays they're only open for 4 hours in the afternoon when most people are at work. Their location is very far from me also, which is only an issue for me, some ppl probably love the location, obviously.
      Why I'm saying all this I have no idea. I think I'm just bored and feel like talking about BULLSHIT.

  • @joewalsh720
    @joewalsh720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video was perfect as I was visiting Seattle for the first time in the Queen Anne area. Prices were great compared to what Denver, CO has to offer. This is a must stop for any video game fan.

  • @adamd416
    @adamd416 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an amazing looking store I’d be here all the time

  • @WaywardPondering
    @WaywardPondering 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, the Pink Gorilla, glad to hear it is still around and doing well. I remember when it was only the small store in International District when I was looking at games for the Nintendo DS. Staff was friendly and helpful.

  • @show-me-retro
    @show-me-retro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow, no retro store in my area has anything close to that selection...soo lucky

  • @SmashJT
    @SmashJT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Always wanted to go to the PG. Next time I'm up in Seattle I will be there!! Awesome video. That place is huge, yet very well organized!! Thx MJR & Kelsey!

    • @The_RadicalOne
      @The_RadicalOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You been to Seattle before?

    • @SmashJT
      @SmashJT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My cousin lives there (and aunt used to). I'm there every couple years. You know the next time I'm there that I'll be hitting you up. I'll let you know as soon as we have anything planned! :-)

    • @The_RadicalOne
      @The_RadicalOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Smash JT is your cousin named Vinnie?

    • @SmashJT
      @SmashJT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Radical Reggie haha nah. Stacey

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi. That's the nicest, most organized retro shop I've ever seen (there are some here but it's desolated looking and not so polite owners, sadly but still thankful they're there- nothing and nobody's perfect).
    I like the japan style wall of SNES.
    God bless, Proverbs 31

  • @gilavalos2400
    @gilavalos2400 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The end of the video made it worthwhile watching

  • @Dynastone
    @Dynastone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    We need a story about Fox Mcclouds robbery!

    • @yandman26
      @yandman26 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dynastone Fox was stolen , the end.

  • @Sly_Maverick_19
    @Sly_Maverick_19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got to meet Kelsey the last time I visited the International District store. She's cool folks.

  • @rosebuddesign635
    @rosebuddesign635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is because of that kind of places that I hope physical games never dies. Great store.

  • @calebgoodlett9244
    @calebgoodlett9244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming to Seattle next month for vacay, convinced the wife to stop in! Super excited

  • @JMS103
    @JMS103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Better than GameStop

    • @inlovewithi
      @inlovewithi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Game Stop throws out their game boxes, manuals, and a whole bunch of other things.

    • @Arz2003
      @Arz2003 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      inlovewithi Really?

    • @cgamyes
      @cgamyes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Arz2003 yes its true. so sad and angering!

    • @inlovewithi
      @inlovewithi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it's very true. That's the difference between a corporation and someone who opens up a video game store because they care about it. Very specific difference.

  • @RicPendragon
    @RicPendragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Man, I wish there were stores as amazing and fair priced as this in the UK! $200 for the Xbone is amazing! That would probably be like £300 over here

    • @bdel80
      @bdel80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ric Pendragon don't forget tax after that. And yes UK shops are overpriced (live here)

    • @RicPendragon
      @RicPendragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, but even after tax, which is less than 10% in all states, that's still only another $20, I would happily pay $220 (£157) for that :D
      Hell, I need to get new Joy Con, there is no way I'm paying UK Prices, I'm importing from Japan, where the price is £30 cheaper, even with shipping, it's a much better deal

    • @Lycosa
      @Lycosa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really? That much cheaper JoyCons? Woah..... Yeah shipping can be expensive, plus the customs (in Finland, I mean. Not sure about England).
      It is what it is. Americans are lucky with prices+availability of goods, ALWAYS. But it's fine, just gotta pay up. Need to pay a little more in Europe. I can't buy from foreign countries like the US, huge shipping costs+customs rapes me.

    • @CraziedVideos
      @CraziedVideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      So not true ric! That's obviously a used xbox I've seen xbox ones in game stores that are used for under £200

    • @RicPendragon
      @RicPendragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For a normal Xbone maybe, but this was a Launch Team 2013 model. CEX charges around £150-200 for a normal base console, so like $220-280 lol

  • @susanpost.9398
    @susanpost.9398 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the difference shows when people love the job they do! I hope that I can come by soon!!