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Game Tech Limited (formally Atari World) was a UK based video games retailer located in central Manchester during the early 90’s. Game Tech Specialised in imported (grey imports) video games, consoles and handhelds from both Japanese and US territories. Game Tech was the retail arm of Fahrenheit Interactive (formally Red Rat Software).

Stock
Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Sega Master System Sega CD Nintendo Super Famicom/ Super Nintendo (SFC / SNES) Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Nintendo Gameboy Nec Pc Engine, Turbo Duo SNK Neo Geo Atari Lynx

Industry links
Edge Magazine (Loaned import games for review) Super Play (Loaned import games for review) Euro Press (Loaned import games for review) Ocean Software (Loaned import games & Hardware to staff and management)

Suppliers
Thornley (Oldham) SDL (London) Dream Machines 2 (Hartlepool)

In store facilities
4 TV screens and consoles available with the follow systems attached: Mega Drive, SNES (US), NES(UK), Master System(UK). This would allow customers to play games in store before purchase.

Try Before You Buy
A “Try Before You Buy” membership scheme was available to the public. This would allow a members to try a game(s) prior to purchase in the comfort of the their own homes. Members would be charged £5 per game for one weeks trial, after which the member could either return or purchase the game(s). If purchased, trial fee would be deducted from the overall sale price. Much to the annoyance of Sega and Nintendo this scheme bypassed the rental restrictions.

Trivia
Game Tech was the only retailer in the UK that operated a "Try Before You Buy" scheme.