GameStop on the positive sales impact of Switch, strong demand to continue, pre-owned sales talk
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 5 Comments
GameStop reported its Q3 financial results this week. The retailer said that Switch has experienced “continued momentum” and help drive an 8.8% increase in hardware sales last quarter. Additional details about the impact of Switch were shared during a financial call.
According to CFO Rob Lloyd, GameStop still has the “market leading share on Switch and the highest attaching the industry.” Additionally, “GameStop has leading Switch hardware and software market share in the U.S. and in most of our international markets.”
GameStop reports Nintendo Switch led to boost in revenue for Q3 2017
Posted on 7 years ago by Tyler(@tylerlelliott) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 5 Comments
In a press release from earlier today, GameStop reported on their third quarter 2017 results. The Nintendo Switch was highlighted as a key contributing factor to the overall growth for the company.
GameStop’s interim chief executive officer says, “Our third quarter sales results were driven by strong software demand and continued momentum for Nintendo Switch and collectibles.”
The press release also details that “New hardware sales increased 8.8%, led by demand for Nintendo Switch, and new software sales increased 5.4% driven by a strong title lineup.”
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GameStop’s Black Friday 2017 deals
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
GameStop’s Black Friday 2017 deals are in. Compared to what we’ve seen from other retailers, there isn’t too much here that’s terribly exciting.
Some of the highlights include Has-Been Heroes for $10, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition for $20, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for $25. Other random deals are included as well like Monopoly Gamer Collector’s Edition for $28.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Shovel Knight Treasure Trove amiibo 3-pack up on GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 4 Comments
GameStop has started pre-orders for the new Shovel Knight Treasure Trove amiibo 3-pack. You can resserve it here. Specter Knight, Plague Knight, and King Knight are the included figures.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champions amiibo back up on GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
GameStop is taking pre-orders for the Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champions amiibo once again. You can reserve the full set here. They’re all launching on Friday.
LEGO City Undercover for Switch discounted to $20 on GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
The Switch version of LEGO City Undercover has been heavily discounted on GameStop. It was previously being sold for $40, but is now down to $20. You can place an order here if interested.
Pre-order The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at GameStop, get a skin pack
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 12 Comments
GameStop has a pre-order bonus going for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. By reserving the game, you’ll receive the skin pack pictured above. The pack has skins that can be used for the Switch dock, grip, and handheld.
You can pre-order The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on GameStop here. The offer should be valid in-store as well.
Super Mario Odyssey amiibo 3-pack back up at GameStop
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
GameStop has the Super Mario Odyssey amiibo 3-pack available to pre-order once again. If you’d like to reserve it, you can do so here. The amiibo launch with Mario Odyssey next Friday.
Pre-order Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon at GameStop, get a poster
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment
GameStop is planning a pre-order bonus for Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon. If you purchase either game at the retailer, you’ll receive the poster pictured above.
The bonus applies both online and in-store. Keep in mind, however, that supply is “extremely limited.”
You can pre-order Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon on GameStop here.
Thanks to Paul for the tip.
Super NES Classic Edition will be back at GameStop this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
GameStop has some good news for those who missed out on the launch of the SNES Classic Edition at the end of September. This week, the hardware is returning.
GameStop stores across the U.S. will begin to receive new shipments today. The retailer is saying that an online restock is planned for tomorrow, October 11. The news applies to Think Geek as well.
Even if you’re unable to secure a SNES Classic Edition this week, don’t worry just yet. GameStop noted that it will have weekly shipments, and believes it will be able to continue with restocks throughout the rest of 2017.
