National Videogame Museum

Address:	8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
Phone:	+1 972-668-8400
Site:	nvmusa.org
Rating:	4.8
Working:	Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–8PM 10AM–8PM 12–5PM

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Kyrsten Carlson

Its more like the National Video Game Console Museum. It was cool to see the rare stuff and the timeline of the growth, but I disagree with not showing the newer stuff. I think something on the development of a simple ball and paddle game to a platformer to an involved shooter - how the graphics have grown so rapidly, the evolution of having a story. Games are not one dimensional thats why we love them, they are not consoles, they what goes in them. Its not a history museum, its a video game museum so why not spend some focus on now, on the innovation? Even the new consoles werent on the console wall, but sitting next to it. These consoles are a couple years old so why not include them? Im very much a recent gamer so I guess Im biased, I go back to COD MW not pong or even Mario, but if you look at video games now its the big IPs carrying the industry and to not even discuss what makes them so important, so different from where they came from and how they differ from other forms of media is a real shame and a missed opportunity. Also in their Easter egg hunt they say in the black ops guy but the soldier on the mural is from Advanced Warfare. Recently went to the equivalent in Berlin. This was much, much better.

Chris Wilson

This place is a must-visit for video game enthusiasts. The price of admission gets you entry in to the museum and four tokens to the arcade. The amount of systems, games, accessories, and memorabilia is incredible. There are a lot of items on display that youve only read about online, so its very cool to see it in person. There are several hands-on stations where you can play some very old games and systems. The downside to that is the age really shows on some of them. The controls on the large majority of them have been affected by hundreds of people using them over the years, so dont expect to get a split-second reaction time from the joystick or buttons. The arcade is a small room with about 30 games side by side. Most of their screens and controls are still in good condition. Unfortunately, that many games and people in a small area generates a ton of heat, and there is no air conditioning in there...only a small desk fan blowing warm air. This is a great way to kill a few hours and learn about the history of video games, but try not to overheat in the arcade room.

Ken Hanff

I heard about this place on Youtube and decided to visit it on my vacation in Dallas, TX. My wife and I are avid videogamers, so this place for us was very fun! You get to explore and learn about the video game industry from its early days in the 70s to present day gaming. Along the way, you are allowed to try out many videogames as you progress through the timeline. At the end of the museum, it closes out into an 80s style arcade where you can try out all sorts of videogames of the 80s and 90s. A few tokens are provided with admission, but more can be purchased inside. The museum is relatively new so the space may seem a bit small, but I see a lot of potential with this museum. With how the videogame industry keeps on growing, I wouldnt be surprised if the eventually needed to expand out of there current space. For now, this museum is a must see for die hard gamers and a fun/educational stop for all casual fans of videogames!

strike zilla

Playing video game systems and countless arcade visits were some fantastic memories I have growing up. Now that Im an adult with children, my childhood memories are left to stories of yesteryear and how I wish my kids could have seen the console systems as games progressed. I never thought they would get to experience what a real 80s arcade looked, sounded and felt like,.....until now. My kids were blown away by this place and so was I. There are so many hands on interactive systems running for everyone to play and the staff walks around to help guide you through secrets and shares stories about that particular game. We spent hours here and plan to go back again. I was able to take my kids back 30 years and create a new memory of playing in an 1980-something arcade with the sound of tokens dropping into slots, the roar of the games, players celebrating their wins and 80s music in the air.....

PJ Gernale

The National Videogame Museum seems cool on paper and has lots of potential; however the version presently available (May 2017) is bare bones. Normally when you pay $12 for admission, you expect at least a couple of hours; that is not the case at the NVGM. The only "exhibit" is a timeline of video game history with some playable demos but a very small space for each video game era. The lack of space leads to either over crowding of items without proper description of the value or missing items that one would expect to see at a so called museum. They do give you 4 tokens to play old school 80 and 90s video arcades which is cool but is an attempt to get you to spend more money than you should have. If you come to the museum, play every demo machine you can get your hands on or else youll be in and out in under 30 minutes.

Pepe

玩到了N多主机，但确实总体规模有点小。主题的组织大体是主机的发展历史，包括后续的按年代布置的用户空间也算是历史的切片展示吧。最后的游戏厅室可以用送的token玩几把，但大部分游戏都太老且无聊（当然也很怀旧就是啦）。gift shop的东西太少且没有特色，带NVM logo的都非常丑，印刷质量也差。逛上个半天玩玩各种小游戏还是很不错的，总体而言是个值得一玩的小博物馆，

ashley laricchia

This is not just a hidden gem, but a hidden cove full of them. My multi-generational family and I spent an entire day here and it was fantastic! Ive lived in DFW most of my life and I am so excited we found this! This museum is 100% interactive and also has an arcade. Not only does it include every videogame system and at least one game to play on each, it has a history and evolution of computing! Almost all games are 2-player, there is giant Pong, and when we went there was also a room with a Wii and 4 player set up being projected onto a large wall! The museum is inside the Discovery Center, not a stand alone building. Getting into the parking lot is tricky, you have to go through another buildings lot first. Google Maps showed the lots and location in really good detail to figure it out.

Amie DD

Most museums I went to as a kid usually consisted of "Hey dont touch that", so when I heard that Frisco was going to be home to the National Videogame Museum I was a little hesitant, until I actually stepped into the museum. The first thing you see when you walk in to the museum is a giant status of Mario and a giant PONG screen, and you could actually touch and play. Thanks for changing my mind on what a museum should be like. Hey future museums, learn from the National Videogame Musuem! I love intractable learning and one of my favorite parts was the hidden easter eggs.

multikolor

Awesome place. Me and my two friends since the second grade went and had a nostalgic blast seeing all of consoles we grew up with. The entire space is small to mid size but bigger than I thought it was going to be, and the density of the content is perfect. There has to be hundreds of items brought in from across the country and many (even consoles) that I never even knew existed. You get to play some old games from almost all of the old major consoles, and the exhibits are very nicely set out and displayed. Id recommend for gamers and non gamers alike.