Charlie’s Collectible Show is bringing Retro Video Game Expo to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 14 and 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
It will take place in the former Macy’s space.
Entry and parking are free. Some activities have a fee.
Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds from across generations. Every table is a different checkpoint in gaming history.
There will be plenty of free play, and also tournaments. It costs $5 to compete in a tournament. You’ll find the registration forms for the tournaments here.
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!
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
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Singles Tournament – Saturday | 10AM
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 9:45AM; Tournament starts at 10AM.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Tournament – Saturday | 3PM
Step into the arena at the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Tournament, where players battle it out as their favorite Marvel heroes in an action-packed double-elimination showdown! This tournament puts your combos, strategy, and fighting skills to the test as you compete for ultimate bragging rights. Registration ends at 2:45 PM;
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Doubles Tournament – Sunday | 12:30PM
Two fighters, one team, and one shot at victory! Pair up with your ultimate teammate for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Doubles Tournament, where coordinated combos, clutch saves, and team chemistry make all the difference. Registration ends at 12:15PM; tournament starts at 12:30PM. Entry: $5 ✨ Hosted by AmaZulu
Tekken 8 Tournament – Sunday | 3PM
The stage is set, the gloves are on, and only the strongest will stand victorious! Enter the TEKKEN 8 Tournament to unleash devastating combos, outplay your opponents, and fight your way through the bracket for ultimate bragging rights. Registration ends at 2:45PM; tournament starts at 3PM.
Pokémon 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
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