About Save State Games

Japanese Retro Game Store Australia

Preserved for Play.

Save State Games is a Japanese retro game store in Australia dedicated to sourcing authentic Nintendo games, consoles and collectibles directly from Japan. Every item is carefully inspected, tested and prepared so collectors can buy with confidence.

This was built around a simple idea: classic gaming hardware deserves better than dusty storage tubs, vague marketplace listings, and “untested” condition notes.

As a Japanese Retro Game Store, we specialise in curated retro gaming consoles, handhelds, and accessories sourced primarily from Japan, with a focus on authenticity, reliability, and long-term preservation.

From Super Famicom and Nintendo 64 to Game Boy and Nintendo DS, every system is individually cleaned, tested, and prepared before it reaches your collection.

Because these consoles were made to be played — not forgotten.

Why Japan?

Japanese retro hardware and cartridges have long been known for its overall condition, care, and collectability. Many systems were kept in exceptional shape, often with original packaging, accessories, and cleaner cosmetic presentation compared to equivalent stock elsewhere.

We carefully source inventory with an emphasis on:

Authenticity
Cosmetic condition
Functional reliability
Long-term collectability
Japanese Exclusives not available in any other regions
Every console is selected with both collectors and players in mind.

Fully Tested.
Ready to Play.

Retro gaming should feel exciting, not uncertain.

That’s why every console or game we sell is checked for reliable operation before shipping, including:

Power and startup functionality
Controller responsiveness
Stable audio and video output
General gameplay performance

Systems/cartridges are then cleaned, securely packaged, and prepared for safe delivery Australia-wide and internationally.

Built for Collectors.
Ready for Players.

We understand that retro gaming means different things to different people.

For some, it’s building a carefully curated collection of original Nintendo hardware. For others, it’s reconnecting with the games they grew up with — or discovering them for the first time.

Save State Games exists somewhere in the middle:
a trustworthy way to buy authentic retro gaming hardware that still feels personal, curated, and connected to the era it came from.

A Better Way to Buy Retro.

We specialise in classic Nintendo hardware, and want to make it easy as possible for you to grow your collection. That means honest listings, properly tested systems, and support that doesn’t disappear after checkout.

Every order includes: