THE BATTLEBOX VIDEO GAMES

Not a traditional game store, but not in a bad way. As others say, items are not priced and you need to call to be let in, but neither of these things were issues for me. I asked for a copy of Pokemon Black, and Battle gave me a reasonable price. I also walked out with a Pikachu GBA SP. Battle has an incredible collection and runs the store solo, so I totally get his policies. He was incredibly friendly to me when we chatted about games, life, and running a business. I will definitely be back!

He also does an awesome reward program for students. Each time students bring in a report card, they receive a $5 off token. If they can save up four tokens, the $20 value doubles to $40. As a teacher, I think this is an awesome thing to do to academically support students. Battle even gave me a $5 off coupon for teaching the youth. The store was clean, well organized, and overall an awesome experience. As long as you’re respectful and understand what you’re going into, I definitely recommend Battlebox!

Love this store! Make sure to call beforehand because the owner keeps the door locked for safety. In a not-so-great part of town, this made me feel extremely safe. Owner is extremely nice and friendly! Always glad to support a small business. If you're a video game or figure lover I totally recommend stopping!

BattleBox is a great addition to the gaming community in Milwaukee. It’s a unique shop for all nerds and “blerds” alike. If you’re looking for anything video game related, old or new, definitely give Battle a call! His shop is clean, organized and filled with a great collection of games and even figurines. If you’re looking for something in particular, give him a call and he will have it ready to go when you arrive. Also, be sure to call when you arrive at shop so he can let you in since it’s a pre-arranged transaction. The Battle Lounge next door is also a great and safe place to come and have some drinks, dance, make friends and have fun! Battle is a great guy, and cares a lot about the community. Definitely an alternative to GameStop and a great way to support a local business!

Definitely a staple in the “Blerd” community. I always find rare games, collectibles, and figurines at The Battlebox. He has such a wide variety of products it’s a hidden gem in Milwaukee for sure. The Battle Lounge attached to the shop always hosts amazing events ranging from karaoke, anime nights with special ramen, to cosplay, as well as tournaments to compete for fun, prizes and glory. The Battle Lounge also serves a whole menu of video game themed specialty drinks! I met a lot of good friends who were into the same interests I have, which is rare to find in an urban setting. Place is truly one-of-a-kind, and I highly recommend checking it out, or following their page on Facebook for upcoming events. Just be sure to call first before stopping by the shop so he can personally have your items you’re looking for set aside and ready to go while you browse for anything else.

VERY cool and unique store. Anything you could want is probably here! Store owner is kind and knowledgeable. Just make sure you call before coming to let them know you’re going to stop so they know to come open the door, they do that to prevent theft etc.

They have BIG plans in the works to add a cafe and game rooms which look like they’re going to be awesome. Very family friendly and clean. Must see if you’re in the area

What a EXPERIENCE! I happen to stop here driving by. (After GameStop, media exchange, target, Walmart couldn't help me with) I'm telling you ... Gamers, action figures, selling or buying, vintage, hard to find things. You have never seen a store like this guys! This store puts 5 stars to shame more like 10 stars a must stop experience!!!

This is my favorite place to go whenever I'm looking for an old game system great prices the owner is very friendly and fair 10 out of 10 recommend overall great prices great atmosphere great customer service

Very nice and helpful, had an amazing selection! A good balance of toys, games, and systems. Lots of cool retro things too. The owner was incredibly helpful and knowledgable. Please be sure to call beforehand though as the owner is often busy during the day! I felt very safe while shopping because of the locked door policy.

I was visiting town and decided to check out Battle Box. I wasn't familiar with their business model but the owner took time out his busy day to explain to me how the are different from other game stores. I think this business is genius and is truly doing some amazing events for the community. I take multiple trips to the Milwaukee area in summer and I guarantee I'll check out what Battle Box is doing every time I'm here. Thanks so much Battle and I wish you the best!!!

Its like I am a member of a secret club every time I go... Battle is soo full of ENERGY...
IF MOUNTAIN Dew was a person.

Great store!
The Owner is a very intelligent and nice guy,; he is willing to help anyone with anything from video games to science questions and anything in between.
He is a very honest dude, will never try to rip anyone off and in fact will go out of his way to make sure his customers get the best deal and best service possible.

The store has a call ahead policy which helps keep down rude customers and helps with keeping the store a kid friendly environment.

All in all, I would give this store a 25/5 stars if I could. I am sure everyone else would do the same (provided the customer follows the rules)

The owner of this place is amazing ☺. He came to the Froedtert hospital, where my lil' brother is being treated (for stage 4 pancreatic cancer) and brought him the memory card he purchased. He surprised him & threw in a couple games for free!!🥰🙏🏾. Shop at this man's store. He's very organized and his products WORK!! God bless that man❤

I couldn't find an N64 anywhere else on a Saturday. These guys were open, and very helpful. Make sure you call beforehand because the owner wears many hats.

While I disagree with the owner when it comes to his perspective on Dark Souls…

This is an excellent spot! If you are looking for video games from previous console generations, and older consoles as well, this is your place.

The prices are fair, and the owner is fun to talk to. He is passionate about gaming, and does not try to push any additional merchandise on to you.

***Call before you go, and let him know what you are looking for. This is required if you want to get into the store.***

This has got to be hands down one of the best used game stores I have come across. I collect a lot of retro video games and he was very personable and friendly and easy to talk too. I went in there with my girlfriend the other day and walked out with a yellow game boy pocket that was decently priced. I can tell this is more than just a business to him. This is a man who is passionate about collecting who is looking to make some money with his hobbies. I have been looking for a store like this for a long time. If you are a fan of gaming, this place is a must! I know I’ll be coming back for sure!

Great store, re buying all the games I used to love as a kid!

The owner is really awesome and knows what he's talking about! The layout of the inside is so cool that I had to bring my dad by while we were all in Milwaukee just to check it out. Will definitely have to stop by again when we go to WI again.

Absolutely phenomenal store with a fantastic owner who is passionate about gaming and collectables. I was looking around for some N64 games and controllers and was not liking the options for purchasing online, lots of fakes and unreliable controllers, expensive shipping, ordering from multiple sellers, etc., that's when I found The Battlebox. 100 times cooler than Gamestop, prices on par with purchasing online/@Gamestop, but you get the massive benefit of seeing the merchandise in person, supporting a local business that makes it it's business to support the local neighborhood/youth, and spending time talking shop with the owner. He's a hilarious guy with the gift of gab, and really knows his stuff. Totally worth the trip and every penny. I was able to walk away with a couple of the games I was looking for, a new controller, and some great info about N64 specific collecting and gaming.

I'm really looking forward to the pandemic ending and checking out the gaming lounge and bar areas they has set up in the same location. They run tournaments, events, etc out of the space and it's such a welcoming community I think I'd really enjoy it.

Folks who didn't like the store experience are looking for a generic retail experience. Folks who felt items are overpriced don't understand collectables and accrued value, this is quality merchandise at a fair price for authentic defect free goods available on hand, with a great customer experience to boot.

*CALL BEFORE YOU GO!*

Incredibly happy I found this place. I’m all for supporting local businesses especially within our community. The people there couldn’t have been nicer. Pricing was extremely fair. Probably won’t ever go back to a big box store for games. Hidden gem.

Best place to go if your a true gamer. Love this place good people, excellent service and fair deals. Not to mention the events be hands down awesome. Check him out won't be disappointed