Video Game & Pop Culture Expo
MPEC, Wichita Falls, Texas
OPEN ARCADE & RETRO CONSOLES
Step into our Open Arcade & Retro Console Area and play the classics the way they were meant to be played. Enjoy free-to-play arcade cabinets and a curated lineup of retro consoles spanning multiple generations, all available throughout the weekend. Whether you’re chasing high scores, rediscovering old favorites, or introducing someone new to the games you grew up with, this is the heart of Retro South—pure, hands-on nostalgia for everyone.
Get ready to compete in our E-Sports Tournaments, where classic rivalries and modern skill collide. Retro South features high-energy tournaments for games like Super Smash Bros and Street Fighter, along with other fan-favorite competitive titles. From traditional brackets to our unique Smash Bros Olympics—a generation-spanning challenge where players battle across multiple versions of Smash—there’s something for casual competitors and serious contenders alike. Whether you’re playing to win or cheering from the sidelines, this is where the hype lives
E-SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
Back by popular demand! Our DDR Tournament returns to Retro South after being a big crowd pleaser our first year. Whether you’re chasing high scores, perfect combos, or just bringing the energy, this high-octane rhythm showdown is all about skill, stamina, and style. Expect big moves, loud cheers, and nonstop fun as players dance it out for bragging rights and glory.
