Reload Retro Game Shop - Bournemouth

26/09/2026

Play Expo Blackpool is just 1 week away!

An epic event with a huge range of arcade games to play, consoles and more!

There’s also a big area selling games and merch!

We will be taking a few arcade cabs along as well as a load of shop stock, so we may see some of you there! Blackpool is certainly a distance but it’s well worth it for a great weekend!

🎮 1 WEEK TO GO! 🎮

It's only one week, SEVEN DAYS, until we'll be opening the doors to the Norcalympia exhibition space at Norbreck Castle and welcoming anyone with a pre-purchased ticket in for another weekend of gaming greatness!

Expect arcades, pinball, tournaments, retro gaming, indie games, traders, special guests, cosplay and plenty more!

Basically, if you like games, you’re going to want to be here. 👀

Who's counting down with us?! 🔥

✨A big thanks to our Event Sponsors✨
Retro book specialists Bitmap Books 📚
Japan Shopping Service - ZenMarket - Buy Retro Games directly from Japan 🗾

Check out the comments for links to tickets for this event, and our sponsor's links! 👇

19/09/2026

POKEMON WILL BE IN THE SHOP TODAY!

In addition to the huge amount of games added to the shop yesterday including some great 3DS, DS, PS2 and a Sealed Xbox Series X Console, today we are adding a HUGE selection of Pokemon Card singles.

There are some great cards here and will no doubt go quickly so head on down to not miss out!

18/09/2026

Some fantastic DS, 3DS, PS2 and Switch games added today! Also added two 3DS XL consoles, a ps2 slim and more! Some fantastic titles to check out!

18/09/2026

We have a brand new and sealed Xbox Series X in stock! These have hiked in price lately up to £669 in most major retailers, save over £150 and get it for the price they were before the hike at just £499!

18/07/2026

The shop is back open! More being added out the back but these great trade ins came in today and will be on the shelves ready for tomorrow! Come on down and grab them while you can!

11/07/2026

The shop will be back open as normal next week (Wednesday 15th July). Apologies it has been in a more limited capacity / closed at times this week and weekend, we have driven up to Glasgow Play Expo for an event with the stock and a couple of machines but we will be back and ready from Wednesday this week and look forward to seeing you all across the week and weekend

12/06/2026

💥 BIG DEAL WEEKEND! - BIG DEALS IN STORE!

👾 Come and check out the shop this weekend where we will be putting up a selection of big deals on various consoles and games for one weekend only to celebrate an awesome opening week!

🎮 Scroll through the photos to see close ups as requested on various game sections! We’ve added more PS1, PS2, PS4 and PS5 games too, with more games aiming to hit the shelves tomorrow!

🔥 We will be doing some really great deals and discounts, and these prices will be this weekend only so come and check us out 🙂

552 Wimborne Road, BH9 2ER
Opposite sainsburys local in Winton!

See you this weekend!

12/06/2026

Quick cut stock highlight video after our first week. Thank you all for the support so far, we’ve loved seeing you all, and look forward to seeing those who haven’t been in yet.

Massively appreciate it when we know times are hard, and sometimes relaxing on a game is a great escape from it all. If you can, please keep supporting the shop and the arcade, and we will keep continuing to work as hard as we can to bring the best gaming experiences we can to Bournemouth and Poole ❤️

12/06/2026

🥳 OPEN 10am - 5pm TODAY!
💥 Great consoles and games in stock!
🎮 Modern must haves such as PS5 slim, Switch 2, PS4 Pro, 3DS and Xbox one!
👾 Retro Classics including the PS2, Gamecube, N64, NES, Megadrive, Gameboy and more!

Loads of games for all systems as well as merch, art, American sweets and more!

11/06/2026

More consoles in today! (First two pics) adding to our massive range of consoles in stock and ready to go now!