Review of GameStop: Never order from them
Thumbnail of user courtneyu40
Texas
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October 22nd, 2022

If I could leave less than a star I would. I ordered a Nintendo switch and they only sent me the cables and the wrist straps for the controllers. No consol was ever incased in my package. What am i supposed to do with just the cables? I called them multiple times, each time I would be on hold for anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour. There was no help. They told me that I could file a police report but that they would not help. I used to love this company, but I will never shop with them again.

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I couldn't use any of the products sent to me seeing as there was no consol enclosed.

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Date of experience: October 22, 2022

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GameStop has a rating of 2.0 stars from 547 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about GameStop most frequently mention customer service, next day, and credit card problems. GameStop ranks 930th among Games sites.

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Thumbnail of user lancev34
Florida
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February 22nd, 2022

I certainly hope they go out of business this year I hate this company so much $300 FOR A CONSOLE AND IT NEVER SHOWED UP! I asked GameStop wtf is going on and they said they sent the package BUT THEY LOST IT. After I asked for a refund they said "We have to run an investigation" I'm just like WTFFFFFFF

Date of experience: February 22, 2022

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June 18th, 2015

I buy a lot of pre-owned games for my Xbox Kinect here. Cheap and have always been in good shape so far. There are a lot of different games for all kinds of players.

Date of experience: June 18, 2015

Thumbnail of user amandat78
Florida
5 reviews
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April 10th, 2017

I love to shop on Gamestop.com when im looking for new games and accessories for my PS4 and XBOX one! I am a big gamer and love to spend time and $ at gamestop

Date of experience: April 9, 2017

Thumbnail of user darrellm39
Pennsylvania
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December 13th, 2017

I like that the few gamestops that i have been too. Not one of the employees were pushy. Always have cool stuff on the shelves and a good knowledge of the items over all

Date of experience: December 12, 2017

Thumbnail of user echehansky
Tennessee
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April 13th, 2023

They did nothing about three months of game informer that I paid for and did not receive and had piss poor attitudes and said nobody wants to work for GameStop

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After my elite pro card expires I will no longer be a GameStop customer I will buy all my games at Walmart because at least there I am treated with respect

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Just traded in games and got a trade in card

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Date of experience: April 13, 2023

Thumbnail of user trentonw2
Georgia
3 reviews
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November 1st, 2017

I want super Mario Odyseey cause it looks really fun. There is also plenty of other games in your store that are fun. But I only gave you 4 Stars cause some games arent fun

Date of experience: October 31, 2017

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California
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June 16th, 2016

This the worlds best gaming store. They are every where and there realy is no need to shop any where else. I believe they realy know the customer needs and they realy have great customer service.

Date of experience: June 15, 2016

Thumbnail of user brooklync48
North Carolina
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August 19th, 2023

We bought a ps4 from there and spent over $300 on it and we went to return it because my kids wanted something else. We went to return it and they would only give $38 back worst place to buy a game.

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Date of experience: August 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user bobbym57
Texas
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September 1st, 2017

Every time I go in and buy a NEW game, they try and push a used copy on me. Simply put... If i want used, i would grab used. But, 9x out of 10, I want new.

Date of experience: September 1, 2017

Thumbnail of user benjaminm49
Serbia
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July 3rd, 2016

I have used this site as well
This site is really good for trading and buying games
You can buy Gta V if you're a fan of action games or you can buy
Osylum if you're fan of indie games
That much from me

Date of experience: July 3, 2016

Thumbnail of user nathanm646
Washington
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August 29th, 2022

I ordered three PS5 games on 8-21-22 that were guaranteed to arrive by 8-25-22. On 8-29-22 I still had not received them and they were for a bday part on 8-27-22. I checked the tracking number provided and it said
" package awaiting USPS pick up" which means it was still at the warehouse/store. I called customer service and the gentleman in fact told me that the package appears lost. I said it never left your facility. He the. Told me my option is to have the games re-shipped or a refund. I asked when the games would arrive if I chose to have them re-shipped and could he expedite it for my inconvenience. He told me there was a 10 to 14 day investigation period And then another 7 to 10 business days to ship them after that so we're talking almost a month. I couldn't help myself but did laugh out loud. I said what if I chose a refund instead. He said they would do an investigation that would take 7 to 10 days and then I would receive a refund. I told him that said This is absurd business practices and I've already waited eight days (4 days past the promise date), missed the BDay party gift and now you want me to wait another month to receive the games for an error you guys made? The customer service agent said "yes that's correct". I said this is my first time ever purchasing from GameStop online and it will be my last please refund my money. I would definitely steer clear from this place and stick with a more reputable will ran company online. This agent offered me no relief, no offer to speak a manager and simply no help at all.

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Date of experience: August 29, 2022

Thumbnail of user heidim530
Canada
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December 26th, 2021
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I bought an online gift card from gamestop.ca in hopes of then using it towards an ea gift card as stated on the ea website. I was not helped at all when I first reached out for help by calling twice and emailing the help center 4 hours ago, December 26th. After that, I proceeded to email the help center and the safety center as well as phone three more times. The call center closed abruptly after my first call and stayed that way until now. The hours of operation were not accurate and I feel scammed. They were not clear about their gift card policy. YOU CAN NOT BUY DIGITAL GAMES WITH ONLINE GIFT CARDS! They hid this information in their help center with very, very small print. I am embarrassed about this website as it seems to be created very poorly. I am extremely stressed and disappointed as I have now lost 80$ CAD that I had intended to use towards a gift. Gamestop.ca is a scam online and should represent its policies better. I hope I am assisted soon and rightfully compensated for my lost time and effort. I have spent over 6 hours working on this and I am exhausted with this website.

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Do not buy the digital gift cards. They are useless for any purchase towards digital games. Do not listen when origin says you can purchase an ea cash card online at game stop. It was a scam and they stole my money.

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I attempted to use the Gift Card but Gamestop had falsely advertised their policies and therefore I was unable to purchase what I intended to and was scammed out of 80$ CAD.

Date of experience: December 26, 2021

Thumbnail of user davidf3622
Alabama
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September 3rd, 2022

GameStop has the absolute worst online customer service I have ever experienced. I ordered a brand new game for full price and they sent me an open copy and when I called they assured me it was new but I said I like to have my games in the factory seal in case I like to sell them one day. I have a large collection and I don't get to everything. They sent me a message that basically said if the item isn't scratched that GameStop considers it brand new. I returned it and they sent a replacement which was the exact same thing again except the open game was in a loose plastic sleeve that they put it in themselves. They sell "open box" games as "new" and there's no where on their website explaining that it's that way. I've ordered games from every major online retailer and and many sellers on eBay and I have never got a new game that came in an open box after paying for a new copy. On eBay the game must be sealed or has to be listed as open box or used. Why is that ok for GameStop to do? They've sent me the wrong items 3 times and I've never had that happen anywhere else. Items that they have in stock on website will be really out of stock and they process orders anyway, take your money and leave the order in limbo until you call and actually get a real person to respond about how they have no idea why it happened (yeah right) and then will cancel the order that you really wanted. The only positive about GameStop is that the in store experiences are always good and the employees are nice and helpful. But brick and mortar game stores are on their way out anyway so this problem is only going to get bigger. Look at the pic I posted... does that look like a factory sealed game to you? GameStop should not be allowed to do this!

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Don't use the site. But if you do, you've been warned.

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Date of experience: September 3, 2022

Thumbnail of user dm799
Ohio
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April 2nd, 2022

Trade in sucks. Buy PS5 wireless headset for $100.00 and they only want to give you $12.00 for it. $149.00 PS4 4 TB external hard drive only want to give you $20.00.

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Date of experience: April 2, 2022

Thumbnail of user wrina
North Carolina
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July 9th, 2023
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This is by far the BIGGEST joke of a company EVER! I placed an order online, the tracking is sayings it's been delivered but I NEVER received it. I was told a refund would be made in 3-5 days after the claim, that I couldn't get a replacement, but I never received it back. When I emailed, they told me I would have to file a claim with USPS unlike what I was told on the phone, which USPS is not allowing me to as I am not the sender. I am not understanding why I was lied to about being refunded, and why the order still hasn't arrived. I always purchase in store, I am beyond disappointed this has happened with my first online order with GameStop. I had no idea GameStop done this to their customers! We have been completely ripped off $125, AND the items! Horrible customer service, they do NOT care about you, and lie to keep you from contacting them! Avoid at ALL COSTS! They have lost a customer who has spent at least hundreds just in the last few months in store. I will never support this company again. If the $125 is seriously that important, keep it! BUYER BEWARE!

Date of experience: July 9, 2023

Thumbnail of user kevinh155
Germany
2 reviews
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January 30th, 2017

If you need a game quick or if you're looking for second hand games, this is the play to go.

Never had any problems with them.

Date of experience: January 30, 2017

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April 12th, 2016

Fantastic place to purchase new games. However with everything switching to streaming now days I expect it will turn out like blockbuster soon.

Date of experience: April 12, 2016

Thumbnail of user johnathand37
Tennessee
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November 30th, 2022

Sent multiple emails about a problem to the *******@gamestop.com! Care that's funny you haven't replied in over a week. Highly suggest going elsewhere

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Date of experience: November 30, 2022

Thumbnail of user gregh91
Colorado
4 reviews
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January 23rd, 2018

It's a great gaming store with very nice employees, but the trading system needs some work. Other than that it is great!

Date of experience: January 22, 2018

Thumbnail of user shaww
Nigeria
4 reviews
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July 14th, 2016

Not really the game type but i found this site helpful when i wanted to get a package for my boyfriend.

Thanks.

Date of experience: July 12, 2016

Thumbnail of user noahr171
Michigan
2 reviews
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August 11th, 2023

Having to create an account is one thing, but their $#*!ty processing time made me cancel and just go to amazon.

Date of experience: August 11, 2023

Thumbnail of user katherined23
Illinois
8 reviews
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August 2nd, 2016

Kids love the selection of games and their knowledge, buy many gifts there. My go to shop for the gamers.

Date of experience: August 1, 2016

Thumbnail of user robs187
Oklahoma
11 reviews
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July 29th, 2019

I received a damage Item. I've emailed Gamestop twice asking how I can get it refunded/returned, but they never responded.

Date of experience: July 29, 2019

Thumbnail of user samanthaa22
New Jersey
2 reviews
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February 9th, 2016

Its the shop where i can buy all my desired game. Always love the collection and quality. Keep rocking guys

Date of experience: February 9, 2016

Thumbnail of user lissaf
Michigan
4 reviews
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March 12th, 2017

They always seem to force me into buying used games regardless how many times i wanted to buy a new copy, seems strange for a game store

Date of experience: March 12, 2017

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