Lose Track of Time,Find Your Third Place.
TimeLag is Portland’s premier inclusive hub to shop, play, eat, and connect. Discover Japanese imports, browse classic collectibles, or level up in our chill lounge. Whether you bring your own set up or try our massive library of games, there’s always a seat for you here. Launching 2027 near PDX.
- ⏳ Curated Nostalgia
- 🌏 Rare Imports
- ⚡ Surprising Finds
- ✅ Fair Offers
- 🎮 Every Era
- 💗 Inclusive Space
- 👾 Retro Paradise
- 🔴 Nintendo Experts
Raising the Bar for Retro Game Experiences
How many times have you bought a game online or at your local shop only to find out it was never tested, the controller’s defective, and the console can’t read discs? TimeLag Video Games takes a different approach.
We carefully curate our selection of games, accessories, and collectibles — specializing in Japanese imports. Everything we buy across the PNW and import from around the world is the highest quality, independently tested by multiple sources, and fully refurbished to the same reliability you’d expect fresh out of the box.
That includes handhelds and home consoles like region-free Nintendo GameCubes, so you can play your US and Japanese games. You’ll also find nostalgic media and merch from anime and pop-culture icons around the world.
Your time is valuable, and you care about clean, reliable items in your collection — not dust-covered consoles that fail right after the warranty expires, leaving you frustrated and defeated.
▶ Avoid the KO.
Shop TimeLag now ↗Browse Our Curated Store
Flip through our hand picked selection of authentic Nintendo games, consoles, accessories, merch and plushies. We specialize in rare and obscure imports from Japan and across the world that never came to the US. Every item is tested, authentic, and shipped fast with buyer protection.
Your Hangout Hub for All Things Nostalgia
Step through the door into an immersive, curated nostalgia museum you can browse at your leisure. Head toward the back and you’ve stepped into a chill gaming lounge arcade — complete with food and drinks. Bring your own games or play our wide selection on the consoles we have set up.
We’re growing fast toward a double-sided retail space + gaming lounge in 2027 — the closest game store to PDX, easy for visitors and locals alike. The goal: an inclusive community where every kind of gamer feels welcome. There will always be space for you here.
Come Along for the Journey!
Get a sneak peek at our secret grand-opening timeline.
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Jan 2026 – Dec 2026
Investment & Expansion
So far in 2026 we've grown our inventory by 460% and increased sales by over 300%.
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Dec 2026 – March 2027
Saving & Preparation
As we crush our 2026 goals, we'll build up savings and prep for the retail-space build-out.
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March 2027 – May 2027
Build-Out & Finalization
As spring rolls around, we'll start the build-out and finalize the space by summer.
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June 2027
Grand Opening
We'll host a soft opening to test the waters before our full grand opening in early summer.
*Subject to change. We expect a few delays are inevitable — but this timeline keeps us on our toes!
Want Updates?
Get periodic updates about our progress — including videos from behind the scenes.
Sell Your Video Games for Cash
TimeLag Video Games makes better cash offers than any other retro game store in the Pacific Northwest. In Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA? Reach out today for a free cash offer on your games, accessories, and collectibles.
Outside the area? No problem — we’re always willing to take a look at what you have and make a fair offer.
Get Your Custom Cash Offer
Tell us what you’ve got and we’ll get back fast with a fair offer.
Quote Request Sent!
Thanks — we’ll review what you’ve got and reply soon with your custom cash offer.
Here’s How It Works
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Tell Us What You’ve Got
Whether you’re in Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA, or beyond, fill out the form to get a free cash offer on your games, accessories, and collectibles.
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We’ll Reach Out With an Offer
To give you the fairest estimate, we review each trade request by hand — checking real market sales data — and get back to you with a transparent offer within 24–48 hours.
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Get Paid Your Way
If you like our offer, accept and walk away with cash. We always put our best foot forward — and if you aren’t happy, we’re glad to crunch the numbers again.