6. 8 Bit and Up Video Games (86 E 3rd St.)
Located on East 3rd street, 8 Bit and Up is a time capsule of the ’80s and ’90s video game scene. Situated on the basement level, the shop is packed floor to ceiling with retro games and consoles, including Atari, PS1, Gameboy, and more, and old-school arcade games like Street Fighter II. If you’re a video game pro, 8 Bit and Up holds regular tournaments so you could meet and compete. They also host birthday parties, rock band karaoke nights, and even corporate events. The lack of windows, low ceilings, fluorescent lights and concrete floor seem to recreate our memories of multi-night Counterstrike marathons.
