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 an item online or at your local retro game store only to find out the game wasn’t tested, the controller is defective, and the console has trouble reading discs?
TimeLag Video Games takes a different approach!
We carefully curate our selection of video games, accessories and collectibles while also specializing in Japanese imports. The items we buy in the PNW and Import from across the world are of the highest quality, independently tested by multiple sources and fully refurbished to the same quality and reliability you would expect to get fresh out of the box!
This includes our handhelds and home consoles like Nintendo GameCubes which are also region free allowing you to play all your US games and Japanese games. You’ll also find other nostalgic media and merch from anime and pop culture icons around the world.
At TimeLag we understand your time is valuable and that you care about having clean, high quality and reliable video game items in your collection…
Not dust covered, filthy consoles that fail just after the warranty expires leaving you frustrated and defeated…
▶ Avoid the KO.
Shop TimeLag now ↗Explore Our Curated Store. Score Awesome Finds.
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. Our selection for Playstation, Xbox, Sega and beyond is currently limited. However as we grow and expand into our retail space look forward to a more diverse range of products.
Your Hangout Hub for All Things Nostalgia
Step through the door and you’ll walk into an immersive curated nostalgia filled museum where you can browse or shop at your leisure…
You get towards the back and all of a sudden you’ve stepped into a chill gaming lounge arcade, complete with food and drinks. Bring your own games to play exactly how you want or browse our wide selection of games and use the consoles we have set up. Want to test out a game from the retail side? Have at it!
We are growing fast and working towards launching this double-sided retail space with gaming lounge experience in 2027. TimeLag Video Games will be the closest video game store to the Portland, Oregon Airport (PDX) making it super accessible to visitors and locals alike.
The goal is to cultivate a community of gamers of all kinds with an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome.
Whether you want to come hangout and chat about your favorite media, play games while chowing down on good food, or browse a wide selection of video games, accessories, collectibles and Japanese Imports… 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 and Expansion
So far in 2026 we have grown our inventory by 460% and increased sales by over 300%
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Dec 2026 - March 2027
Saving and Preparation
As we crush our goals for 2026 we will be looking to build up our savings and prepare for the retail space build out
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March 2027 - May 2027
Build out and Finalization
As spring comes around the corner we will start build out and finalize the space by summer
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June 2027
Grand Opening
We will host a soft opening to test the water before our full grand opening in early summer
*Subject to change. We expect many delays will be inevitable but this timeline will keep us on our toes!
Want Updates?
Get periodic updates about our progress, including videos!
Sell Your Video Games for Cash
Clearing out a closet, trading up or curating your own collection? TimeLag Video Games provides the best cash offers in the Pacific Northwest (compared to local retro game stores.) Here’s how it works:
Get Your Custom Cash 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
In order to give you the fairest estimate we handle each trade request by hand. We check 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 try to put our best foot forward, but if you aren’t happy with your offer we can always crunch the numbers again.