Super Potato
Super Potato is a video game shop in Tokyo's Akihabara district specializing in classic and older consoles. The store spans three floors (third through fifth floor of a building) and displays games, consoles, and accessories from various decades, with Mario decorations and large statues that reference gaming history.
The shop emerged to serve growing passion for video games in Japan and became a gathering place for nostalgia seekers and classic game lovers. Its significance grew particularly as video games became internationally popular and collectors sought rare and older titles.
The shop's name is playful and carries no deeper cultural meaning. The store reflects how Japanese society preserves and celebrates its video game history by treating these games as valuable rather than disposable, making this store a symbol of respecting entertainment heritage.
The shop sits in a narrow side street near Akihabara Station and is best found using a mobile map app. Hours start at 10 am on weekdays and 11 am on weekends and holidays, allowing flexible browsing time.
The top floor holds a small arcade area where visitors can play classic games on actual machines, extending the experience from looking and buying to active play. This interactive element transforms each visit into an experience that goes beyond collecting.
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