grocery store lets you play atari while you shop
filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games
posted: May 19th, 2008 3 comments author: technabob
What better way to break up the monotony of trolling the aisles of the grocery store than with a little video game action? The guys at this funky Milwaukee, Wisconsin grocery store are happy to oblige with an in-store Atari 2600 lounge.
The display includes a fully-functional Atari 2600, along with a wide assortment of about 50 classic games to keep your mind sharp in between the Cap ‘N Crunch and the Mrs. Paul’s Frozen Fish. I especially dig the retro wallpaper and crappy old color TV which complete the kitschy rec room motif.
Koppa’s Farwell Foods is a great example of why we need little neighborhood grocery stores (I’ve heard their Fulbeli Deli makes a mean sandwich too). If you happen to be in the Milwaukee area, check them out at 1940 N. Farwell Ave.
[photos via Flickr and Play in the City]
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3 comments comment
1. Milla Valkeasuo | May 19th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
AmazzzzingI like how the “room” looks!
2. hamstervision | May 21st, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Wooo! Go Wisconsin!
3. Edralin Canape | May 22nd, 2008 at 5:48 am
wow..really nice idea..you might play games instead of buying groceries…hehehe..and feels like your back in the old times!
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