Our repair counter sits inside Gamers, Lincoln’s retro and modern game store, so old hardware is everyday work for us. Bring in any generation and brand, plus cartridges.
By system
- NES
- Blinking red light (72-pin connector), region-lockout chip issues
- SNES / N64
- No power, no video, dirty or worn cartridge slots
- Game Boy family
- Screen lines, speakers, battery contacts
- GameCube / PS1 / PS2
- Disc read errors, lasers, drives
- Sega Master System, Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Gear
- Power and video faults
- Atari, TurboGrafx-16, Neo Geo, original Xbox
- If it’s a game system, bring it in and ask
Cartridge save batteries
Many cartridges from the ’80s to the early 2000s (Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal, Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario RPG and others) keep saves on SRAM backed by a CR2025 or CR2032 coin cell, now 20–35 years old. When it dies, saves vanish at power-off. We solder in a new tabbed battery rather than taping a coin cell in.
Important: on most SRAM carts, replacing the battery erases the existing save. If your save still loads, tell us before we start. Gen 3 Pokémon (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) use the battery only for the clock, so the save survives.
Shopping while you wait
Gamers buys, sells and trades retro games and consoles in the same store. Visit the Gamers Lincoln store page.
Drop off in Lincoln
Walk-in location: inside the Gamers store, 2711 King Ln Ste 202, Lincoln, NE 68521. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment needed.
Hours: Mon–Wed 12–7 PM · Thu–Sat 12–8 PM · Sun 12–7 PM
Call or text: (402) 703-4403
Lincoln drop-offs have a $25 fee paid at drop-off, credited toward your repair. We quote before any work, and nothing is repaired until you approve. Lincoln in-store turnaround is 3–5 days. Repairs carry our 30-day limited warranty (as stated on our Lincoln repair page).
Frequently asked questions
Which retro systems do you repair in Lincoln?
NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy family, GameCube, PS1, PS2, Sega systems including Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast and Game Gear, Atari, TurboGrafx-16, Neo Geo, original Xbox and more. If it is a game system, bring it in and ask.
Will replacing my cartridge battery delete my save?
On most battery-backed SRAM cartridges, yes. Tell us before the repair if your save still loads.
How long does a new save battery last?
A fresh coin cell typically lasts many years, often 10 or more, depending on the game.
How much does retro repair cost?
Lincoln drop-offs have a $25 fee credited toward the repair, and we quote before any work. Call or text (402) 703-4403 to ask for a quote.
How long does it take?
Lincoln in-store repairs take 3 to 5 days.
Can I shop for retro games while I am there?
Yes. The repair counter is inside the Gamers store at 2711 King Ln Ste 202, which buys, sells and trades retro and modern games.