Kerbside pickup
Yes
Play World in Erie
Categories
Location on the map
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, US
Service options
In-store pick-up
Yes
In-store shopping
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 814-864-0113
Site: http://www.playworlderie.com/
Site: http://www.playworlderie.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–7PM
- Tuesday:11AM–7PM
- Wednesday:11AM–7PM
- Thursday:11AM–7PM
- Friday:11AM–7PM
- Saturday:11AM–7PM
- Sunday:12–5PM
Comments (138)
The worker Ive talked to the few times Ive been there was extremely personable and nice to talk to. He was helpful and shared the same interests in games as me, so it feels like my kind of store. Cant say anything for the RC side but they have good deals on used games and systems.
Bad business very unfair pricing they wanted to give me $100 for my brand new ps4 not even opened yet I just don’t understand why only that amount all they’re going to do is buy it off of me for less and sell it double the price also I when to buy a game last week the guy seem I was already buying a lot of stuff and couldn’t give me a discount on one game I picked out I was already spending big money with them. Totally bad business I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone at all..
Sold my Apple Watch to two gentlemen working here. Not sure of their names, but we had a lovely conversation while they were looking it over and I enjoyed their company. I got about the amount I expected for the watch, no surprises there!
Just got a Nintendo Switch from here; it was used, but youd never know it! Incredible condition, great pricing. Im going back today to grab some more games! This place blows the competitors out of the water, even the big name stores.
Slowly working my way back into the RC hobby. The staff was very helpful and patient with my questions and concerns. Its hard to find staff that is well informed on products nowadays. Shoppers are typically left to do their own research online.
Its a pawn shop . Didnt even have a whole rc vehicle in stock. Just some parts
This place is fantastic and the owner/employees are always very nice and helpful. I dont understand all the negative reviews I think people are just hating because they are used to gamestop and other corporate electronics stores where they buy everything and have unlimited inventory. There just some local nerds running a business and doing a.really good job. They deserve way more love
SEE KURT FOR ALL OF YOUR CAR AUDIO/ELECTRONIC NEEDS. This place has by far the best customer service in town, very knowledgeable staff great return policy and prices. I love shopping here Thanks guys for the amazing experience.
I went for retro games and the selection was my good. Just as an example, all Atari games were 4.95. Way over priced. I only saw 1 game that was decent, double dragon 2 for $10 but had a lot of label damage.
They were sold out of every system except n64 what kind of gaming store is this? My roommate got an xbox one from here and the online adapter malfunctions all the time so we have to get an ethernet cord. Shady business
I gave this place 5 stars previously it is now a 1 star. I do not know if it is under new management or what but I went in, the service was rude, the guy got all political, and they didnt have the item I had just called and asked them if they had and confirmed. This is not the first time I received bad service but it will be the last, I only stay a customer so long before I stop patronizing a business that treats customers so awful.
Really nice Hobby Shop, Great Staff, Mega store for RC parts and More!
I went in with my RC, and blew quite a bit on parts I needed, but the prices were fair, maybe marked up a little, but its a hobby shop, its there for when you need a part right now. Anyways, Greg helped me and my little brother with beefing up our toys. He was knowledgeable, easy to talk with, and willing to help above all. Ive been in multiple times and I love goin in just to look at the RCs and all the parts I could throw at my toy. I think every time Ive been in there Ive stayed over an hour at least just lookin at stuff and thinking of ideas. My other little brother ventured into the games section and got(if I remember correctly) 4 or 5 games at low prices, which all worked btw. Overall, I love the place and hope its here to stay.
Playworld RC is awesome. The manager for playworld RC Greg Is very nice and gets the job done in just in a few days or less. Almost any part you need is under 20 bucks. I think any one reading this needs to go and shop there super nice people!
Good guy to talk to. Wish the supply was better right now, but wouldnt hesitate to buy from them once that changes.
I absolutely love this place. Its not too large and the employees there are EXTREMELY helpful! They have good games for cheap. (I got Pokemon LeafGreen for 15 bucks.) The one worker allowed me to test out a gamesystem that i was intrested in, Gameboy SP, it worked just fine and even threw in a GBA link cable for free, which I also tested. This is an excellent place to go to, I highly suggest it for nerds everywhere!
Talked to a guy, asking if he buys VrHeadsets, Hangs up on me kind of rude. I call back plenty of times and get hung up on, I finally get through again dude is Completely rude and honestly needs to take anger management classes and stop acting like a Immature child.
Awesome Place!!!! Great selection of retro games and all sorts of other electronics. Also has a good hobby shop with radio controlled cars. Staff is good and helpfull.
Terrible customer service. Expensive. Low Ball trade offers.Better off posting on social media and selling merch that way.Do not waste your time.New location. Same reputation.Maybe hire some personable people with customer service experience??
I went to this store several years ago and they were really rude to me. Then their old location got demolished and they got a new place. I decided to go there again because it was in a new building and I had hoped that they would have gotten rid of the rude worker. I went into the new place and I was treated very poorly. Why do they expect people to buy stuff if all they are is rude to the customers. I had like 2 questions for the owner but that was just too much for the owner to handle even though there was no one else in the store. I would have bought something if I wasnt treated so bad.
Play World is HORRIBLE! My experience: I drove many miles to visit Play World and from their website it looked nice, WRONG, it was a dump, the place was filthy. The place was covered in dust, smelled like mildew, and I believe that there was mold in the ceiling or walls! There was only about 70% of the stuff that they had in the pictures and the place looked like it was run by pigs. The guy behind the counter was cursing and using foul language when talking to a customer when a bunch of small children where around! These guys were cursing left and right and didnt care at all. they were full on said the F-Bomb multiple times. It was saddening. After that I had found a lord of the Rings collectors set for all three of the movies, there were gray/white tags on each that said $2.99 or $3.99 but the movies were not in the box but instead behind the counter in a small room. I brought the empty cases to the guy behind the main counter (if you could even call it that) and he went to the back room to get the movies, he came back and asked if I wanted the movies and then I noticed that he had put a pink $9.99 sticker on the top right of each box. I said then said: wait, those stickers werent on there before then the guy behind the counter flipped out and started yelling! He was yelling at me to: GET THE F**K OUT OF THE STORE, IM SERIOUS LIKE THE PLAGUE!.(that is what he really said) At that point I was so confused that I just stood there for a moment and tried to find out what just happened and why he freaked out. I wasnt intimidated because he was a low testosterone, short, (around) 52, 300lb, man-baby that smelled really bad and looked like he lived in his moms basement and played video games all day. (Im not targeting or harassing him, I am just stating his appearance) I hadnt done anything wrong and had been friendly to everyone the entire time I was there! Im not sure if he had flipped out at me because I caught him changing the price and lying or if he flipped out because he has very few friends and works at a dump. He looks kinda like the guy in the photo that I will add. Extremely disappointed and saddened at the quality of the place and the employees. It could be much better. (I AM NOT MAKING FUN OF THE GUY, JUST DESCRIBING WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE)
Rude worker... was a bit disappointed with the customer service.I had gone in to see if they sold a charger for my sons laptop and all the had were universal chargers. He said that their charger would work because it was hp, but I told him I was just at Best buy and they showed me two universals and neither would work. I asked if he could open it and show me the ends and he told me no that I had to buy it. So I asked if I just bought it and checked it and it didnt work if I could return it. He told me no that he didnt have time that I could buy it and return it another day. He kept sighing like he was annoyed with me and I wasnt please with his attitude.I came back another time and was looking at some of the Skylanders for my son and different rep was nice and told me he had a box of Skylanders in the back and showed me and I bought a few.I came back a couple days later and the rep that I talked about the cord with was back... I asked if I could see the Skylanders in the box in the back and he said there was none. I told him they had just showed me a box the other day and he told me they sold out of them. I had a suspicion that the guy was just not wanting to show me them so I left and came back the next day. There thankfully was a different rep that day and I asked him if they had any Skylanders in the back and he pulled out the box. I said oh I thought these were all gone? He told me no.Im not sure whats up with the reps attitude with me, and you think he would be a bit nicer to a paying customer. I am have always been friendly with him even when he got rude.
Greg in the hobby shop is super friendly and knowledgeable! Hobby shop selection in this town is next to nill so im very pleased to have met him. Now i can do rc hobby again with an actual store to visit for parts and service. Thanks Gregg!
@Jon ljon to be honest with you I dont know why you had a bad experience. They always treat me righ. I have sold many items and they ALWAYS give me good deals. Honestly they are good ppl and to try and rep them low is just bad... @Play World keep up the good work you guys are great... Take Care
Always a good experience.
Terrible staff. Head boss of audio is absolutely disgusting. He began to answer the phone not saying a word sitting on the phone in silence for about 30 seconds to say can I help you or what I told him what I had speaker wise to get rid of an got a nasty response of not looking for anything and hung the phone up. Never will I contact or visit this place.
Found some Atari 2600 games that I wanted for my collection. Erin is always great and friendly.
They do not handle anything rc anymore. More household electronics and gaming. Checkout Maxwells or spirit
Lousy customer service. Stood by the counter waiting for help wanted a laptop, not a single employee approached or asked if we needed help and they werent helping other customers just talking about out of work stuff. After 10 mins figured might as well spend my money somewhere else. Sucks because I believe in supporting small local businesses.
Some things are pricey, others are pretty cheap. Good alternative to gamestop.
The guy with the pony tail and glasses sucks but aside from him Ive been treated very well everytime Ive been there. The playworld rc side is what has been most impressive to me. Greg is very knowledgeable and willing to help. While I was a poor college student he would wheel and deal with me and kept my hobby affordable. I would highly recommend playworld RC to anyone considering a visit. Thanks again Greg!
Service was absolutely amazing and very personable and helped me with everything I needed, they have an amazing selection games and consoles plus so much more, I am absolutely going to be a return customer
Kind of disappointed with it since they dont follow their own hours. The rc portion of the store is what I was wanting to see, and the guy had gone home early for the day. Not a good way to run a business.
They are fair about the prices they give you for your trade ins, as well as what they sell. The employees arent very friendly, but if you are looking for a place with good working used entertainment items, this place is wonderful for it.
The staff was super helpful and knowledgeable about RC cars. They have everything youd need to get started in the hobby. Shop local!
We make it a point while we visit areas camping to stop and shop at local hobby shops . The photos on the search showed a wall of RC cars and trucks. I was very excited as we pulled up to see a Traxxas sign and RC cars on thier sign. There were exactly zero ! Not one car , truck anything on the shelf. Wasted trip ! I cant speak for thier other services but the RC were nonexistent.
The store was very disappointing from what they had posted on their website. I dont remember reading that you had to order the radio controlled items and then pick them up. It was mostly a repeat of many other kinds of stories with games games games games games.
Always have good prices sold a game qu97be
I have been coming here for about ten years always have had good prices and good service for me.Sometimes the store gets pretty busy for a smaller place but its worth it for the deals you get
Nice atmosphere, good friendly advice, fair pricing along with Fair trade-in value!! 5🌟
Need a used game great place to get one. Never let me down on monitors either! Good prices.
Cool staff, lots of neat stuff for good price.
No service until they decide to come out, thats bad
Went for dvds and we were happy with selection, helpful sales person.
Great prices on old video games! I picked up 3 Atari picture label cartridges and a PS1 game for 14 bucks!
Nice place if your looking for used items like video games etc
Stopped in at the RC shop, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great prices, cheap as or cheaper than online for most stuff.
Well they say they will fix something and dont, so you have to go pick it up after a long time waiting. Slower then all get out
Love it here Ive gotten all my childs electronics hear TVs here phones here Kindle here is where I shop for everything
Great selection of used gaming systems, games and electronics. Decent prices too.
Selection not bad even amidst pandemic fair pricing
Rather go to GameStop because that will always take something unlike playworld they dont need any right now according to the guy I called...:/
Great place, nice employees, daily changing inventory, i have weekly visits.
This place has all kind of electronics quite cheap, they didnt have what I was looking for, but I was impressed by their variety and low prices.
Minimal inventory of RC car parts. However the salesman was very helpful.
Great place, always have what I need and there open 7 days a week. Questions always answered and great service
Low stock on items, go trade in your unwanted items for cash. Keep local businesses busy
My Brother Cousin and I we go to this store. We ask them to fix our potato. They get mad and say they cannot fix potato. I yell and say sir do you want to go bowling???
Great customer service eager and willing to help have a pleasant experience everytime I go
Greg that runs the RC shop is great to work with, knowledgeable and stays competitive with online shops.
I had an issue with a laptop I purchased here. I brought it back and they exchanged it that day no problems.
Found finger nails in my controller. I’d find another store if I were you
Favorite Place to Trade and Sell Video Games
Greg is the man on the RC side and will go out of his way to help you out if he has the parts.
Not much in stock, over priced. But friendly people who work there
I called the store and had a question about the laptops they had in stock and I was told that he “did not know” and I would have to come in “man”
Only want new games and gaming equipment so what about those people that want to buy Nintendo games and other older systems and games but you dont have them anymore
The dude there was p cool and nice and the games Ive gotten have been great
Good selection of items nice/friendly workers.
Tried to call to ask about selling a used rc helicopter and they hung up on me I called back twice and they either hung up or ignored the call horrible service and I didnt even go in the store.
Great prices, great selection. And for those looking for it it has a adult section as well.
Bought A used video game for my son, good cheap selections
Love this place. Never know what awesomeness may be waiting for you when you walk in.
Great people, explained everything to us. Gave us a good price
Very awful. Never answer, rude if they do. And prices are crazy high
Staff unfriendly dont double check their games and sometimes even give you empty cases
My local hobby shop. Greg is a great guy very helpful.
Not a bad site just not enough info on what they have
Good toys but way overpriced in some cases.
Very clean and organized with knowledgeable staff. Good job.
Killer place for used games!! Best prices in Erie!!
Cool staff. Nerded it up about final fantasy fo like 30 mins.
Always good deals. Wish they would buy more
Been doing business there for years and will continue to do business there!! I love Play World!!!
Horrible place, very unfriendly staff, overpriced junk
Unimaginable and better than round 1 m chuck e chz and soooonhuge
I play pkmg pokemon go there
They never answer the phone plus they prices is to high
Very helpful & very honest guy behind the counter
Friendly staff. Interesting variety of electronics.
It is laid back and local...gamestop blows
Good prices can find just about anything
Has little to no merchandise to purchase.
Helpful employee s reasonable prices
Sold me a defective Game Cube....... Terrible customer service!
Good prices, good staff. Fair trades
Awesome place for kids n adults lol
Been going there for years
Excellent selection. Knowledgeable staff.
Good prices on used hames
Nice place always get my things
Wont even answer their phones after calling for 20 minutes.
Not nice on the phone i call the then they. Huge up no him so screw. Them.
No gaming systems selection.
Nice guys.will go back again
Good ppl and prices
Prices are way too high.
Excellent customer service!!!
Very good prices
Very nice people
Do yall ever answer the phone?
Fair prices.
Good selection
Poor customer service
Cool selection
Great selection
Awesome
Quick
Average
Cool
Cheap
🎩😁👕👍Great!👖🎩😁👕👍Great!👖
Cool place
Good games
Rude Service.
This was a very
I found this place on Google maps. I was taking a trip to Erie and looked up comic book store and this came up. It was a really nice place and had a lot of good stuff. Ill definitely go back next time Im in town.
NO INVENTORY !!!!
Total reviews rating 3.8
138 Reviews for Play World 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-02I did enjoy this shop the owner and his new trainee. I really hope people support this small shop. They have a different vibe I almost wish they will step into with a little more ....more old PC , video games, and DVDs maybe get some ctrs and pcs set up in the back wall could make the store feel like a geeks den which I think could help it in the long run.
Review №2
2022-03-23He must have played this world unless youre into the moldy goldies and oldies Rusty oldies pooter Im talking about give me them 2Bit graphics you dig is that a period or is that a character cant tell my only working with 2bits my NNad
Review №3
2022-03-01Great store if you need to get things cheap
Review №4
2020-08-24Good selection of games. Bought 5 games. Had issues with 2. Was taken care of quickly. The owner is a pretty cool dude. Showed me some cool stuff, a niche wireless PS2 controller adapter.Would recommend.
Review №5
2021-08-23Aaron is by far the best with customer service and helping you with your problem in and out of the store helped me with my ps5 issue last week with the new update 1.40 version took time on his day off to send me YouTube videos how to fix the issue and even offered to fix it for me . I will never take my things to anyone else again. Thanks playworld and Aaron especially for your superb help
Review №6
2019-11-22The owner went above and beyond helping me select the device I wanted for my sons birthday. He even extended the warranty because it was a few weeks before the birthday and he wanted it actually to get used before the return period ran out. I will absolutely buy here again.
Review №7
2020-10-03Not a single rc vehicle there. I was shocked when we walked in. BUT tons of games n stuff at a good price. Second time to erie and finally made it to the store to find nothing
Review №8
2020-02-22The shop is well organized and has an excellent inventory of games and gaming platforms. There are also refurbished home computers and laptops at fairly reasonable prices. The owner is quite friendly and helpful, and he really knows his stuff. I recommend this store to anyone looking for home electronics.
Review №9
2020-08-26Great prices! Check the games before you leave. We bought 5 games, 1 ended up being super scratched and another was missing. Returned them and got 2 new ones, didnt check them like I should have, the one game case had a completely different game in it..
Review №10
2020-09-11Went in and ask for a part and he immediately knew what I wanted for my rc car . Good prices too