Inside an Indian Video Game Store from the 80s! (+ Workshop Tour!)

I visited a video game shop in India that started in the 80s. Watch as we tour Babu's Video Games and go to his workshop to see where he mods and repairs consoles. He also shows us his massive retro gaming collection, including many rare retro games from Nintendo's Game & Watch, NES, SNES, and N64 systems. It brought back a lot of nostalgia from my childhood as a Super Nintendo gamer!
I also decided to get back into the Nintendo ecosystem after hearing so many people rave about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017). And I wanted to try all the other Nintendo-exclusive games I missed over the years like Metroid Prime Remastered. So at the end of the video, I bought a Nintendo Switch OLED. Now I'm ready for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)!
Update: I revisited Babu and went deeper into his story and collection • Inside an Indian Video... .
Update: How's the Nintendo Switch been? I fell in love again with handheld gaming! I can game anywhere while travelling and catch up on many older games I missed. It's been an excellent addition to my Xbox Series X and PS5. I'm looking at the Steam Deck next.
Babu's Video Games (बाबू वीडियो गेम्स) is located in the beautiful and chilled-out city of Pune, India. Pune is a sprawling city in the western state of Maharashtra, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and beautiful architecture. It is also a hub of education and technology, making it a popular destination for students and professionals.
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You can find Babu's Video Games store on Google Maps goo.gl/maps/3HdF8F6ogc9yAkCi7.
00:00 Tour of an old retro game store in India
00:45 Meeting Indian gamers
01:58 Meet Mr Babu
04:15 Video game workshop tour (modding & repairs area)
05:34 Babu's massive retro game collection
06:50 Repairing a chunky PS5
07:05 What is Nintendo's Game & Watch?
08:37 Buying a Nintendo Switch OLED & Breath of the Wild
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[@KarlRock]

*Update 2: I revisited Babu's game shop and went deeper into his story and his game collection in his childhood home* kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpTLeIhtoaxpgJo. Drop by and say Namaste to Babu sometime, Google Maps goo.gl/maps/3HdF8F6ogc9yAkCi7. Update 1: How's the Nintendo Switch been? I fell in love again with handheld gaming! I can game anywhere while travelling and catch up on many older games I missed. Then there are the Nintendo exclusives I've finally got to enjoy, like Breath of the Wild and Metroid Prime Remaster. It's been an excellent addition to my Xbox Series X and PS5. I'm looking at the Steam Deck next. 🇮🇳 Delhi video game market tour kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZuvl2ycedN6Zqs 🇵🇰 Lahore video game market tour kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6lo4aei5J_jas

[@kebugcheck]

Where are you living in pune? We could meet.

[@INtHEARt]

Karl visit kondhwa kauser bhaugh pune also

[@daveg1159]

Karl we want to see you exploring India on your motorbike again!

[@infullbloom3246]

Dear Mr Karl Rock, please see the most beautiful Indian woman, her nickname is Monalisa. She is on Badri Narayan Badhra channel on KZbin. I think she should be a model. If you help her, she can help her religious service to langoors even more. Im her subscriber.

[@BenJabituya]

Hey Karl, this is Rohan speaking. I have a Nintendo Switch. I'm an active Nintendo Switch Online member. I still have my original Nintendo consoles.

[@susangz]

There’s a difference between just a store that sells products and THE STORE that is passionate about its products and it shows in the video. The amount of retro collection is some next level.

[@KarlRock]

So true, it was easy to see with Babu

[@degenerate8228]

That's the difference you described between Babu and Dkoldies.

[@meric12131415]

So true

[@bogymanthedark]

@@degenerate8228 spot on

[@goonerbe5]

Gamestop🤣

[@DammitJeff]

Babu is where I'd love to see myself in 30-40 years. Still rocking, still loving tinkering and fixing up all types of gaming consoles in his workshop. I love it. What stands out to me the most is his gaming collection. They're clearly worn down but that's because he clearly gets that these gaming consoles were meant to be USED. To be PLAYED with and not just sitting preserved in a shiny clear case. Each one of those gameboys and game and watches has stories behind them and I love that 💖

[@KarlRock]

Very well put Bro. His games got maximum love from tons of people, and I’m sure he repaired them a lot too. PS. I sent Babu your comment too.

[@KarlRock]

Do check out Jeff's channel too, he makes videos around modding and consoles.

[@dodgesteelenterprises]

​@@KarlRock Thanks for your content Karl, as another kiwi who loves India but it doesn't seem like I will end up there, I appreciate you showing us the beauty of the country and people of India ✌️

[@lyingunderoath7147]

subbed to you because of this comment and because we have alot of similar likes

[@scb8858]

he used to rent. that's why a lot of them are beat up looking.

[@kamrankhaan]

I have been his customer since the last twenty five years!! His passion for video games has not changed one bit 😁

[@KNGKIP]

Thats super awesome

[@Toki-Ralte]

dude, what's the pune address??

[@kamrankhaan]

@@Toki-Ralte Shop No.786, KT Bhosale Peth, Near Nishat Theater, Bhawani Peth

[@johnfritz7222]

Can tell he genuinely wanted to give him the Nintendo Switch. Mad props to the guy who made the video by paying him and in turn supporting what he does. One gamer helping another out is ALWAYS great to see

[@BenThePen149]

i think his name is karl

[@Pragy]

Bro was giving out a $350 console for free. You can tell how passionate he is about gaming. What a legend!

[@NotCerius]

And in India $350 dollars is like a lot of money.

[@koilamaoh4238]

@@NotCerius indeed, lot of people have family to feed and employees too. Considering, profit margin isnt really that big when it comes to moving physical merchandise, would be a bigger loss to him.

[@pinokio3785]

I think in India you pay double the price for consoles.

[@emuboss_smo2685]

also it is imported in india from outside, so the prices are much higher

[@johndrippergaming]

Coz he is getting promotion ;)

[@Dale_Philip]

Incredible to watch as, like you said, these types of business have completely died out in the west. Only thing missing from the video was you setting up a SNES and playing a versus match of Street Fighter II with Babu Ji.

[@HARS7IT]

Love your videos. Keep doing it.

[@KarlRock]

Ow man that’s a great idea! I’ll do that in my next tour 😄 Thanks for watching Bro.

[@nitishkharat]

Next visit Pune please

[@baumstamp5989]

i love u dale

[@bobby_c07]

They are starting to make a return, retro gaming has exploded over the last few years.

[@varyani_brah]

I'm 29, an avid gamer and I live 3 miles from Babu's store. The man is a legend and an inspiration as to how you don't give up on things you love as a child. He has always been kind and helpful. Great video, you really did justice to his legacy.

[@DoobiusPiff]

hey cool what games do you play and are you ps3 still or on pc?

[@varyani_brah]

​@@DoobiusPiff I play on the PS2 (sometimes), PSP (when I'm travelling), PS5 (mainly, almost an hour or two everyday) and an average built PC (Dota 2 and CSGO 1-2 times a week). I make gaming videos on my PS5 and share them on my channel :)

[@DoobiusPiff]

@@varyani_brah no way i play pc csgo too if you want to ever play you can add me dude i mean our ping difference will be big though :D i think its awesome where you live in india so diffferent to where i live and we still have the same interests thats fucking cool peace brother!

[@AdnanCucak]

If you see Babu, please tell him about all the great comments people have made about him!

[@varyani_brah]

@@DoobiusPiff Same here broo! Share your gamer ID, I'll surely add you! Peace and love

[@cksonnny]

I was at Babu’s place in Dec.He spent a good 3-4 hours with me. Amazing guy. He has a lot more rare stuff that he didn’t show Karl, stuff that would put to shame some collectors in the US! Kudos to this amazing man.

[@dilsher2010]

My heart just melted 🤧🤧🤧 Babu is as genuine of a businessman as it can get I mean look at the guy he just enjoys playing games and wants everyone else to enjoy as well. Certainly a Gem. I genuinely want to go to Pune from Haryana just to meet him in person such a lovely soul.

[@sridrawings4510]

Most of people from that era in india always complain about playing video games is bad and shit but babu on the other hand is truly different from them

[@SagarPhadtare]

Babu is the real OG! I used to rent old consoles from him as a kid 20 yrs ago!

[@manchesterunitedno7]

Oh, certainly he is a real OG. He still has Game & Watch stuff! Not only the Nintendo brand, but also the Casio one. I'm half expecting he has Atari 2600 somewhere in his workshop.

[@Banzybanz]

Exact kuthe aahe he dukaan.

[@pathpathfinder2181]

Where is his store in Pune ? I would love to visit it ! 👍😋

[@sridrawings4510]

​@@manchesterunitedno7 casio one?

[@crow1989]

​@@Banzybanz 🤡

[@KNGKIP]

BABU IS AN AMAZING MAN!!! May God bless and protect that man for the rest of his life.

[@herohunted85]

He appears to be a Legend in my eyes. The gaming community must appreciate his shop. I appreciate all mom & pop small business owners in the gaming community. They keep old and new gaming alive. Long live Atari, Neo Geo, Sega, and Arcade.

[@uncleretard2538]

lol

[@karwankarwanko6603]

Nice games and good man, i hope somebody will help him to organize and Display his collection. It would look like a museum

[@jase2568]

Babu needs his own KZbin channel. He's like the Indian Super Mario.

[@teffi517]

he does !

[@jeramzPC]

I didn't realize this until I read your comment. LOL

[@fabio78]

I loved how he wanted to make sure you were serious about gaming and would actually play on the Switch before offering it for free. It was important for him to know, and if he was to part with it, it better go to someone who will take joy from it. I mean, the generosity in itself deserves praise regardless, but this little detail shows how much he appreciates gaming and people passionate about gaming like himself.

[@twicecups]

real

[@jayb3340]

3:18 he was offering it free of charge regardless if he was a gamer or not

[@johnstatler8911]

Such kindness - both you and he. I love streets like that. I used to visit areas slightly similar in San Francisco but all that is gone now 70 years later. Back then China Town in SF would be like that, dense with family stores open to the street and side alleys (and with plucked chickens hanging outside and on rare occasions a woman with bound feet). In some ways watching your videos is like going back in time for me.

[@KarlRock]

Well said!

[@linkbombchu168]

I used to live in the bay area in 2016. Often went to China town! 70 years ago wow, how old are you John?

[@johnstatler8911]

@@linkbombchu168 74. I was wandering the streets in tow of my grandmother from an early age. I was so entralled with China Town in SF. I remember Japanese shrimp fisher families living on the banks of San Francisco Bay.

[@Crouky]

Woman with bound feet.. what?

[@donerkebab778]

This comment transported me there

[@KYDNG]

Babu purely resembled the true embodiement of being a human being thats just so passionate about his hobby... so much that he was even willing to give away a console for free just to let another person experience the fun of playing a video game.... the fact that baabus store is small and cozy , makes it an authenthic game store

[@teemomain8268]

I hope Babu has success with his shop and has good health for many years. I love that he is so young at heart and extremely passionate.

[@MrDonkeyKIng77]

As an old school gamer, I absolutely enjoyed this

[@KarlRock]

Thanks Scott!

[@Satori2046]

amen brother !

[@Tausi]

I really find the modding that gets done in the shops unique. You barely see that anywhere else

[@1Surinamer]

Mr Babu could easily be your favorite uncle. God bless the man. He's got the complete evolution of gaming sitting in his shops.

[@MethodMan..]

Babu is a real legend. He comes across as a genuine good individual. Retro gaming merch keeps getting elevated in value everyday. I truly hope he'll benefit greatly.

[@khantouchthis1690]

Thank you pewdiepie for helping the locals in India, I've always thought that you went to Japan, but here you are in the most awesome place ever. Thank you pewdiepie ❤️

[@PoIiwag]

💀💀💀

[@techedugamer8518]

@Devavrat Dhaygude he is not pewdiepie

[@gsomethingsomething2658]

@@techedugamer8518 He is pewdiepie.

[@baoquoc3710]

Pewds, yes, just the bootleg one😆

[@Aetos23]

This is the funniest comment. Karl got offended and didn't like the reply 😂😂.

[@detroitinferno]

28K for the NSW OLED sold me on the real passion over the profit side of him. Heartwarming to see these kinda people still exists in the gaming community!

[@evolvermedia]

I was one of those kids, renting hand held games for 1 rupee an hour at his store. This video brings so many fond memories. Thanks for giving babu the exposure he deserves.

[@zah_ate7170]

Babu seems like a very chill dude. Huge respect to him for keeping the gaming community alive where hes from. A proper gem for gamers, young and old out there

[@NickArcade]

Better than DKOldies

[@kindofanmol]

lol fr

[@fernandojuancadena2475]

Gtfoh I've been hearing dkoldies is dookie

[@yatesy117]

Much better

[@ll4680]

😂😂😂

[@BatataKarambas]

First time it’s not the Indians doing the scamming

[@fabulous1156]

His workshop is literally a goldmine to all gamers 😍

[@da_pawz]

yeah, so many Gameboy DMG, color etc... I really want to get one lol...

[@KevinArcade87]

​@@da_pawz uh.. the real gold are the games and Game & Watch!

[@mr.unkown55]

I need the address of the gold mine please😢

[@arpanabinaswar1811]

​@@mr.unkown55Shop No 786, 800, KT Bhosale Path, next to Bhagwandas Chawl, Yakub Nagar, Bhawani Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411042

[@JonnyGesundheit]

Babu needs to be on the world stage of retro gaming notoriety. Instant legend. Great video, mate.

[@zarg0ne]

I hope his collection and workshop gets turned into Museum one day 🙏🏼

[@alhamdkhan5596]

back in my highschool/jr. college days, i'd always go with my cousin on the weekends to play Ps2 at Babu's. Known him for so many years, He is a gem of a person and always so passionate about what he does. To see him get the recognition and love he deserves just puts a massive smile on my face :D Appreciate you Karl for doing this! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@10ON10]

*NES/Nintendo made some really cool games, those tiny handheld games were quite addictive to be honest*

[@KarlRock]

I’m just catching up on them all on my Switch now! So cool that you can emulate them.

[@steinabraham]

Wow this fellow is a legit legend. Can't believe I'm seeing a vlog on him. This brought back alot of memories from the 00s. His shop was right next to our school and he was the only PS2/3 modder from those years. Thanks for this Karl 😊

[@Dead2you]

it's actually really incredible to see that retro gaming is still huge in other parts of the world. i can only imagine the journey some of those consoles have had.

[@toon5b]

Retro gaming is always the best

[@HairyMalik]

That collection was next level! A mecca for gamers. Thanks for sharing the tour with us. Babu is an awesome person and the business world needs more of him 🙂

[@KarlRock]

It's so cool to find places like this Bro. Another reason I love India.

[@BhushanGengane]

His collection shows passion and then business ✌️

[@KarlRock]

Exactly. Well said.

[@BhushanGengane]

@@KarlRock Karl please visit places nearby pune. You will enjoy forts, etc. All the best for your pune visit🤟

[@meekthinking4659]

Another super neat video Karl! Thanks for sharing dude! Glad to see you’re doing well!

[@dukert27]

Babu seems like such a nice person, great video felt nostalgia watching it.

[@Karl-dg7rm]

That store owner was an awesome guy......what a shop steeped in history👍👍

[@wybuchowyukomendant]

In Brazil, this is considered almost current technology, no joke.

[@degenerate8228]

No wonder neymar is afraid to walk the streets.

[@bepopxxx]

Really? my country malaysia, who people still consider 3 world country, we will buy ps4 or ps5 almost no people buy ps2 and ps3 unless for nostalgic reasons.

[@Abram-kb3ux]

@@bepopxxx Bruh! Who considers Malaysia as poor?

[@MKDee]

​@@bepopxxx Rich people

[@p__jay]

what is current technology in Brasil? i've been there for one year, you're not that bad...

[@Pandeysiddhs]

Got really emotional watching this video, thanks for introducing Babu uncle to the rest of the world, a real OG of the gaming community in Pune, great video as always!

[@elvisperri99]

Thank you for sharing this person and his life, I never would have known or seen otherwise! I loved seeing his workshop. I must say that’s the most real “untamed” gaming collection I’ve ever seen. I like the sheer size of it all. All of that retro stuff must be very scarce in that part of the world. Very interesting to see how different cultures mix with things.

[@AllThatJuice-]

This is genuinely amazing. I wish we had shops like this in the UK instead of chain retailers. His passion for games reminds me why I originally loved them as a kid.

[@supriyantowakil482]

I cant be more agree with you bro, as an old gamer (i rarely play now because i am more focused on work) babu reminds me on my younger self how i loved those games stuff and kept some collection in my room.

[@gavh9360]

This has made me pine for the days when my dad would take me to our local independent games shop in Lowestoft . Browsing not knowing what would be there and what I would pick up for my Amstrad then Amiga. Good times.

[@ViperKreuz]

We have private owned game shops here in the UK. You just have to look for them.

[@gavh9360]

@@ViperKreuz few and far between these days.

[@Chris-tx9ou]

lost for words what a genuine amazing guy I wish him and the family the best

[@r3viladdict54]

This is so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. Protect Babu at all costs, this is the one of the coolest videos I've ever seen!

[@CLabmusic]

Loved this! I'm a big gamer and love seeing what's available in other countries. I would totally buy out Babu's store! He's got some great stuff

[@anshul5705]

The collection is gold. If he manages to keep it in order and make it like a little museum he will be famous throughout the world. These are hot items for a collector.

[@hi-tk4hu]

yes some of them are really expensive but still have more stock than ps5

[@Sa.d.bo26]

Hes not doing a good job keeping it in good condition

[@sridrawings4510]

People in India could care less about retro gaming so its unlikely

[@GwigglesNZ]

What a gem of a store and what a legend Babu is. Guy is sitting on an absolute goldmine. His collection must be worth a heap.

[@dartagnan1954]

That’s so beautiful man , i have lost hope finding people like this sometimes the world seems like a dark place but you and babu are a reminder that good people still exist ❤

[@HomeworkRadio]

Seeing those games and consoles all over the floor was a real eye opener!

[@cw9731]

There isn’t a single shop owner in America that would ever be gracious enough to give away a Switch and a game like that, the kindness on display here is incredible. Greed tears us apart here in the US, so this was a really unique experience for me

[@ricksterk7014]

Don't be fooled. It's extremely cheap advertising and India isn't a poor country

[@iIliterati]

That's such bs - there's a store near me in Texas that gave me a free Switch, and given a friend of mine multiple games over the years. Just because you don't know of any doesn't mean the entirety of the US is exactly the same.

[@ricksterk7014]

@@iIliterati exactly

[@cw9731]

@@iIliterati Sounds like bs to me. What store?

[@cw9731]

@@iIliterati I would say prove it but that might not be possible. Either way I don’t believe you. I still love my country, not trying to hate on America

[@worldoftechltdretailstores468]

What a truly genuine and nice man. For the records, these are the people that should be welcomed around the world, honest. hard working and friendly.

[@zz-.-]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing man, really good 👏👏

[@unfilteredpodcast101]

I really liked the approach of the shopkeeper babu, his tremendous amount of passion in gaming & the kind-heartedness towards it!

[@aye3678]

DUDE! I can't believe he was happy to give it to you for free. That would never ever happen here in the UK, lol. What a kind hearted man.

[@jaymiegill9506]

Indians are givers man. We are. We always give. And help. It’s just in our culture.

[@techyrock]

@@jaymiegill9506 I'm guessing those tech support scammers ripping off the old and naive didn't get the memo, nevertheless Babu was genuinely kind hearted, much respect for him

[@jaymiegill9506]

@@techyrock true dat, didn’t think of them, but a lot of us are not like that

[@techyrock]

@@jaymiegill9506 well that's true not everyone is a scammer, i have a lot of Indian friends but my point is often most you'll find both good and bad people in one community, I mean where Babu is giving on the other hand those scammers are taking from the elderly, you guys should take a stand against those m*f*'s they are giving your people a bad name

[@aye3678]

@@techyrock To be fair, there are a billion indians in the world. You're bound to find a bunch of scammers and low life scum amongst such a large population. America. for example, has less than a 1/3 of India's population and look at how many murderers and outright bad people come from there.

[@retromaru]

wow the game & watch collection really blew my mind! great video Karl!

[@Arunkumar-by7cu]

Someone should carry this mans legacy forward...

[@olifern]

Unfortunately I don't think he's married yet

[@sridrawings4510]

Maybe if he was in USA then maybe

[@omairshaikh]

This was literally nostalgia for me as well. I used to live nearby Babu's shop and it was me and my friends daily stop for gaming. 1hour 20rs playing Smackdown on a PS2. He is definitely the best dealer for games in Pune. Gald to see it on your KZbin channel ❤️

[@akashbose9253]

Ok osama

[@249shafishaik3]

​@@akashbose9253 stop this shit GODSE

[@thugstation]

I love these Indian video game videos! Keep em coming Karl. It's adds variation to the other topics you cover on your journey through India. Keep it diverse like you do.. this way entertains us the best!

[@XHybridPirateX]

This video was so cute! I love how passionate that man is about his business, he truly just wanted to share his love with him at the end to give him a discount on the console. What a legend! 🥺🙌🏼

[@blakegriplingph]

Fun fact: The NES was sold in India as the Samurai due to a partnership between Nintendo and a local businessman who wanted to bring the console to the subcontinent. That unfortunately did not pan out due to low sales; the Samurai brand was later reused for a line of Famiclones which used the Famicom cartridge form factor.

[@DecibelAlex]

interesting info. wish I''d known about the Samurai NES earlier. bet they are quite rare and expensive nowadays..

[@blakegriplingph]

@@DecibelAlex I believe so, though the initial batch of Samurais were merely European-market NES consoles rebadged for the Indian market iirc.

[@MrMannyhw]

Boy these things must be expensive for the average household.

[@indiangamingfactshistory4642]

Let me honest most of the people in India didn't even knew about SNES. If you ask anyone most people say we played Mario contra means they played fake nes consoles and i also played back in 1998 till 2005 and in the name handheld we played brick video game Most Indians didn't knew existance of Gameboy. Yes PlayStation was popular but in shops nobody has Ps1 back then untill PS2 came in 2005 till 2012 in India that's why PlayStation is popular here on the other hand Xbox sales were very bad because there was no repair shops no warrenty. So technically Only Sony Playstation is legitimate available. Nintendo stuff is full of grey market from 90s till now. Most people here didn't knew there was Mario 64 exists in 90s untill we knew through internet.

[@karols4464]

I love seeing videos like that. Filled with passion and love for the industry

[@TheGamingDynamite]

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed this video and seeing this gentleman's passion

[@YouthfulYogi91]

Babu is an absolute sweetheart. Very sincere and knowledgeable, and his video game collection is unbelievable.

[@609442]

I know Babu personally when he started this business of gaming & renting vidoe cassette of movies ,vidoe players. when i was his customer in 86s to 97 play mario ,contra ,ninja ,gameboysetc his father would also be there doing other business Mr. Puran i miss those days. Babu is a very good person he is still the same very down to earth, humble person. Watching this video it reminds me of the days & happy to se my old 🏡lane. Thank you bro the vidoe🙏

[@user-dv9fn3ld7w]

So cool! I love Babu! What a great shop!

[@ovientar]

Hi Karl. I'm an nz'er too, living in Nepal. When I visited Delhi last I was intrigued by the arcade parlors there. Classic 80s & 90s games still rockin' it in small arcades same like back in the day. Snow Bros seemed to be one of the most popular games, bizarrely.

[@TwoMadExplorers]

We are just arriving in Mumbai today Karl! This is making us look at Pune too now 😉 thanks Karl 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@KarlRock]

Definitely go to Pune. It's very different to Mumbai. Smaller and unique vibe. Way more chill. You'll like it.

[@parva777]

I Love Pune, I Love India & I Love Indian People ! Namascar mother INDIA,. Namascar INDIA Mother of all spiritualities 🥰 Jai Jai India ! And Long Live to Mr. Babu !

[@Beezzzzy_]

Wow I really loved this video! I wanna go to India just to get something from his store! Babu seems like a wonderful person who's seriously content with his life path. Fantastic to see!

[@Actionheld]

It's the first video from you I saw and I feel to say thank you for it. You and Babu seem to be really nice guys.

[@DanNguyen-ey5tw]

The collection and the love for gaming. My eyes lit up seeing his whole game and watch collection. I love that he caters to both retro and modern gamers. This guy is a pure legend and dam he didnt want any more for a Switch OLED because he is that dam kind. Love these videos Karl!

[@rico8905]

Babu is THE MAN! I love how he offered the OLED Switch as a gift, what a kind soul! Equally as amazing that you respectfully insisted on paying full price and supporting this amazing person! Love videos like this

[@RobertWarren81]

Wow. I'd actually love to visit that shop. Thats really cool! A heck of a collection!

[@IamTuxedo]

All those handheld Nintendos. So insane! lowkey i was geeking out on this video😱💚 thanks for this gem!!

[@sonups2]

@Karl Rock so nice to see you in my hometown of pune... Babu is the king pin of gaming in pune and i was one of those to rent and buy consoles from him. His store is like disneyland for gamers

[@dr.doctor2620]

nice

[@TheUpliftingGuy]

This was really interesting. Would love to se more videos like this in the future of other retrogame stores! 👌

[@sunildmello2610]

Very nice video Karl.. Thnx from the heart…Love Mumbai.. I might visit his store soon..😊

[@noobhyper3408]

The happiness on his face while showing his old stuff was just amazing ❤

[@stevo6203]

my jaw dropped looking at those retro games. Great collection, he should have them refurbished and displayed. Those handhelds are GOLD!. SNES still one of the best consoles imo killer instinct was my jam. What a humble and kind man babu is.

[@ashwin.unlead]

I just found your channel such an amazing episode , this was such fun and WrestleMania in the 80 is still my fav and the most nostalgic game i have ever played, 12 hit combos razor Ramon's 24 hit combo was such fun , cheers mate . Much love from India I also saw you, during the Bangalore open air on April 1st!

[@CatManDoom84]

Aww Babu, what a gem! I would have loved to spend a few day rummaging around that amazing collection he has! AWWsome video!

[@jessehcreative]

If I ever wind up in Pune somehow, I’m going to find Babu and help him organize his collection. He is so passionate about his games, and so caring. Thanks, Karl, for the great video

[@shreym03]

I'm excited for this video. I'm a Nintendo fan and I feel like it's very hard to find games and repair stuff in India

[@Banzybanz]

There are similar small game shop owners and even watch repair shops that do repairs for Nintendo consoles. We even have Whatsapp and Discord groups where we buy and sell games, and group buy Switch Online memberships.

[@shreym03]

@@Banzybanz I'm sceptical but tell me more

[@funkyhomosapien1]

Great video. Thanks for evoking so many cool memories when i wad a kid. ❤

[@AdrianDX]

Super cool video. What an incredibly nice guy Babu seems to be🤯 I wish the best for him and his business. Hope this video brings his store lots of new customers!

[@papatartou26]

LOVED IT, so great to see such shops still existing abroad ! In France locals shops have been gone from a long time, there are still supermarkets and a few chains but they don't have a soul or passionate owner like Babu ! I have a broken Nintendo NES and well there's no one to fix it near my place !

[@damu880]

Come to Babu & fix

[@d3cad3nc3]

What a bloke ! I hope this video brings him so much recognition that he can kick his feet up and just enjoy life, more than he already is.

[@HEZAMOTOSPORTswag]

Babu is honestly such an inspiration. I just might make it a side-mission in my life to open up a family ran video game store and bring back the community aspect of gaming which has practically died off in the west.

[@battlefinder]

This is awesome - Babu is such a nice guy, too. Excellent content!!

[@doofarshad]

Spent my childhood renting video games from babu. Thank you so much for this video!

[@lonewolfe2502]

From any angle he doesn't look like a person who loves a game but man he loves his game. 😂 His son must be a luckiest person on earth. 😂

[@olifern]

I don't think he's married yet....seems to be the only thing missing in his good life

[@lonewolfe2502]

@@olifern It's not necessary that marriage will bring good things in your life. Most of the time it will traumatize if it doesn't work out.

[@Vik1919]

So gamers are supposed to look a certain way now? "Oh hey, look at that guy, he looks like a gamer!" WHAT? 💀 You can, however, tell by people wearing printed gaming shirts. Other than that you can't unless it is too obvious and they are literally gaming.

[@krishnas3473]

@@olifern true gamers don't talk to women fr

[@newbiegarden]

Beautiful... it took me back in time.

[@gage8545]

Love seeing game shops in other parts of the world like this.

[@Tcheny]

Great video! Such nostalgia seeing those games and consoles again. Loved it. Babu is such a good soul like you Karl.

[@Darkabyss290]

This is amazing! Seeing someone that passionate about video games while also being in the business of buying, selling, trading and repairing is a beautiful sight to see. I wish there were more of these kinds of stores in America, but sadly there's almost none left.

[@sumanjit100]

Is there no repairing shop of old consoles now in America???

[@arvindhmani06]

@@sumanjit100 I'd be surprised if there are any left. They'd have to sell often enough and well enough for the business to stay afloat what with the cost of leasing a store space, the (relative) lack of interest in retro gaming and the convenience of online/digital gaming.

[@nikhildiwan-dl4tc]

Great place to take your console for repairs! Very knowledgeable staff that are considerate of your issues, as well as pricing. Very quick servicing as well!

[@richardkelliher8108]

Thats awesome!.we need more people like this showcased in you tube videoes❤

[@Morellen]

Very funny watching you have to just leave him with the money because he was so generous as to offer it for free LOL Your channel has been a great watch and always showcases just how genuine and kind people are in India

[@iMrNoah]

imagine the box is empty lol

[@HunterTinsley]

@@iMrNoah That's what I thought LMAO. Babu seems awesome, but maybe that was just a prop box for the video.

[@brandonmyers3525]

I had to jump on my phone just to comment about how beautiful and wholesome that interaction was. You guys are great. ❤

[@1406Pictures]

Would love to see a full-length documentary about Babu. He seems so magical and kind-hearted.