Retro Video Game Expo II

The carts are dusted off. The controllers are plugged in.

Retro Video Game Expo II lands at Triangle Town Center for a full weekend. More vendors, more hardware, more of the hunting, playing, and trading that made Edition I feel like something Raleigh had been waiting for. If you stopped chasing a cartridge you gave up on years ago (but never really forgot about) or just need a reason to put real hardware in your hands again, this is your weekend.

📅 November 14-15, 2026 | 10AM – 5PM
📍3801 Sumner Blvd Raleigh NC 27616
🎟️ FREE Entry + FREE Parking

🔥 Event Highlights 🔥

🌟Special Guest 🌟

Ned Luke – One of gaming’s most recognizable faces is headed to Retro Video Game Expo II!

Ned Luke, the voice and actor behind Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, will be joining us! His credits also include Law & Order: SVU, Boardwalk Empire, and more. Don't miss the chance to meet the actor behind Michael De Santa!

⚡ Fast Pass Available – $50 (skip the line & meet Ned Luke!)

More Details 👉 https://ccs-raleigh.com/ned-luke/

🛒 Retro Marketplace

Tables of consoles, cartridges, discs, accessories, imports, and rare finds spanning NES through PS2 and beyond. Loose carts, CIB, JP imports, boxed hardware - every table is a different checkpoint in gaming history. The cartridge you've been hunting is probably on one of these tables. Dig in.

🕹️ Retro Free-Play Zones - Both Days

Real hardware. Real controllers. Drop in, grab a seat, and play all day. No quarters. No timers. Just the games that built you, running on the machines they were built for. *✨ Hosted by MultiplayerLocal

📺AWA Curated Free Play - Both Days
Rediscover familiar favorites with a fresh twist! Anime Weekend Atlanta is setting up 8 gaming stations with monitors at Retro Video Game Expo II for all-day retro and anime-inspired free play. Explore games across PS2, Switch, Sega, SNES, and more, with shooters featured on Day 1 and fighters on Day 2. ✨ Hosted by Anime Weekend Atlanta

🔌 PS5, PS4 and Switch Console Free Play - Both Days
Pick your platform and jump into the action! Amazulu Gaming is setting up PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch consoles for free play at Retro Video Game Expo II. ✨ Hosted by Amazulu Gaming

🖥️ Local Indie Game Showcase - Both Days
Meet the creators, try out their games, and get a firsthand look at the talent shaping the local gaming scene. Featured developers will rotate throughout the day, so there's always something new to experience! *✨ Hosted by Triangle Interactive Arts

🥊Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Singles Tournament
Every match counts, and every stock matters. The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Singles Tournament is where rivalries meet the stage. Which fighter are you trusting? Registration ends at 12:10 PM; Tournament starts at 7PM ✨ Hosted by Amazulu Gaming

Pokemon Battery Replacement - Both Days
Old Pokémon cartridges with dead batteries? MultiplayerLocal will be at Retro Video Game Expo II offering battery replacement services throughout the day. Stop by the MPL booth and give those classic games a little TLC. Your old adventures aren't finished yet! ✨ Hosted by MultiplayerLocal

🛍️ Vendor Tables Open to the Community

Collectors, dealers, and retro hunters are welcome behind the table too. Apply to set up at our expanded floor:

Apply here → https://tinyurl.com/GuestVendorFormRaleigh

🎮 We’re Looking for Our Player 2

We’ve got Player 1, now we’re looking for Player 2. Partner with us for Retro Video Game Expo VIII and help us build an unforgettable weekend for retro gaming fans.

Tournament organizers → https://forms.gle/YfUUKkw3QPUHMCeUA

Pinball/Arcade Hosts → https://forms.gle/YfUUKkw3QPUHMCeUA

Workshops & Panel → https://forms.gle/Azq52H6eZTSaDK7a6

Volunteer Sign Up → https://forms.gle/QhwS6RiFUzLW2GPb8

🏨 Traveling In? Book the Official Hotel Enjoy a special rate of $105/night at Courtyard Marriott Raleigh, only 5 minutes away from the action! Book your stay 👉 https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1764769613995&key=CORP&app=resvlink

Retro Video Game Expo II is where Raleigh's retro gaming scene shows up! This time, the floor is ready for it.