Royal Video Exchange

i suspect this place has now gone out of business — i called three times, and get «the number you have dialed is out of service…»
the way things are going in that neighborhood, it was just a matter of time…

Pros:
Very good prices — $ 2.50 a rental
Friendly and helpful staff
Good location — for Prospect Heights, anyway
Cons:
Selection — they didn’t even have North by Northwest, not exactly an obscure title.
No alphabetization of titles — seriously?! It’s not like there’s even that many to do. A OCD middle-​schooler could probably do it in a day.
If this wasn’t the twilight of the brick & mortar video store, there is no way this place would get 4 & 5 star reviews. Do yourself a favor and check Video Gallery which has slightly better prices and a waaaaaaay better selection that’s actually alphabetized.

In the mood to get watch a movie, but can’t find anything on Netflix? Avoid the hell that is Pathmark and their big red box and head to Royal Video.
They have a good selection of the latest and greatest and for only $ 2.50 each. The movies don’t seem to be in any particular order but, the staff is friendly and will help you find whatever you are looking for.
Definitely worth giving a try when you are planning on staying in.

So friendly, and it’s only 2.50 a movie. Who needs Netflix when you’ve got this place?

5 Stars all the way. It might not have EVERYTHING, but I happily cancelled my Netflix discs just to go to Royal Video. It’s damn worth supporting. Everyone working there is friendly, helpful and down to earth, really an enjoyable environment. I lovelovelove movies and this place suits me just fine. Once, I got into an excited conversation about horror movies with another patron, rented a movie AND bought a lottery ticket – DURING THE SAME VISIT! Whats not to love!!! Oh, and if you’re like me and have freelance at home and want to «watch» a TV series or anything with multiple discs, you get ALL the discs, not just 1 disc per rental… absolutely wonderful!
This place even has (shhhhh) a selection of movies for adults and couples to watch without their pants on… pretty sure it’s the «Self Help Section» of their video collection.

What isn’t to love about Royal Video? Excellent selection of new titles, series, classics — in such a small space! It’s so neatly organized it embodies what every New Yorker strives for — great use of limited square footage. It’s incredibly inexpensive, too. Best of all — the people are just lovely. The young men who work there are friendly, nice, and professional. I could go on and gush about how cool and charming they are. It’s always a pleasure to drop by –even just to say hello!
Go to Royal Video!

I love Royal Video because they are cheap & convenient & friendly. Try paying $ 2.50/movie at Blockbuster (or 3 for $ 5). Sure you have to watch it one night, but it’s worth it. Also, they helped me recover a lost wallet so I’m eternally grateful.

Royal Video has since moved up Flatbush a few blocks, so it’s now between Prospect and Park Places. It’s a lot tinier, and I had never been to the original location, so I’m not sure how much the inventory has changed. I think they used to have a lot of VHS and now don’t? Probably a good thing…
It seems like there are a lot of folks working here, too many for such a small store, and yet, they have a Help Wanted sign up! All rentals are $ 2.50 and you have it until the following day at closing time. The one thing that really bothers me, however, is that the movies are not alphabetized. What?!? There are categories, of course, but you have to scan all the titles in order to find something.
Bonus: one time I rented something and the teenager working at the counter was browsing a drug pipe catalog. Ha.