When I don't know what I'll buy my nephew I go to Smyths and I find something. Yes its a bit of a…read morewarehouse and I really have no idea why it looks like they alphabetised by they haven't... that just makes it more confusing. Essentially because there's so much stuff there you have to accept that you'll go for a wander to find the thing you need. Currently lego is right by the door, then its boys stuff, girls stuff, baby stuff and bigger things like bikes down the end (also computer games down the end if you want to by a treat for yourself while you're there!). On my latest visit I felt a bit bewildered on entering, but I still came out with the right toys that were needed... and also a jigsw for me that it could be argued that I did not need. Anyway I'm not sure if its the lack of little people that I need to buy toys for but I usually find myself pleasantly surprised with the prices at smyths. As a special bonus this particular store opens really late at Christmas - until 11pm I think, so if you need to buy toys but can't cope with children around its a godsend!

As a youth in the west of Ireland, Smyths was my El Dorado. Smyths toy stores were dotted around…read morethe country. (From a kid's perspective) the buildings were towering goliaths filled from floor to ceiling with toys, books, games and bikes. I thought every adult had to be an idiot for not wanting to work here. I now cannot think of a worse place to work. Screaming toddlers runing around in danger of scraping knees and bumping foreheads while mothers argue with their mothers about who's buying their little precious a Ben 10 wristwatch. That being said, Smyths is still one of the best toy shops in the country. They have an enormous amount of stock and their customer service is great. Not only that, they also have a 'software zone' which is pretty good for computer games and consoles. I do sometimes go into the Smyths back home for a bit of a nostalgic time wasting. Just not at Christmas. NEVER at Christmas.

Very sad to see Gamestop closing down in Ireland... Spent alot of time going there over the years…read moregetting kids consoles and new releases, good luck to all the staff in the future

I hate shopping for video games because it normally takes a least a half hour and I have to feign…read moreinterest in all the news arrivals. But as far as video game shops go, the Game Stop on Henry Street is la creme de la creme. Like the other Game Stops in the city, it offers some amazing sales. It has stacks and stacks of games for all consoles. It will give you money for your old video games or you can exchange them for a new or pre-owned game and pay the difference. Game Stop has the same scheme for DVDs which are located upstairs. You can exchanges your old movies for new ones and pay only two Euro. This deal beats any DVD rental place.

I have always trusted CeX as I've sold a number of phones over the years. I liked the way the were…read morevery thorough in ensuring it wasn't a stolen phone and always received a reasonable return in cash. This all changed yesterday, 7th September. I was looking for a simple Nokia replacement for my elderly father. For €45.00 I purchased a rather worn Nokia. However because it comes with a 2 year warranty I thought, well it must be a good phone. To my utter disbelief when I went to put the SIM card in I learnt those purchasing aren't getting value for money. I opened the back, it was absolutely filthy. They hadn't even bothered to clean the inside. Upon turning it on the phones memory hadn't been wiped either. Nobody bothered to set the factory reset button. I returned it immediately, I got my money back but I will not be going anywhere near CeX again. Honestly I thought you had a good reputation. I was able to buy a brand new Nokia 610 in a store a few hundred meters away. AVOID

Good store blighted by several issues, so without further ado, let's begin…read more The pricing here generally whips Gamestop's so-called bargains, which means that this store generally attracts a crowd. The best way is to get in early, and browse at your own leisure. Second-hand phone prices are insanely expensive, especially for anything with an Apple logo on it. Even someone with not a lot of money can find something here, as their game prices start at just 20 cent! That said, the issues are a problem: 1) Opening hours. Despite the fact that the staff members are often in the building 10-20 minutes ahead of time, they seem incapable of sticking to their 10am opening time. 2) New arrivals of stock are often not placed on sale until the following day, which renders the "check stock" function of their website pretty useless when you can't find what you're looking for. 3) Disorganized queue system. There could be as much as five people behind the counter, and only two of them will actually operate the registers. 4) Disorganized stock. Shelves can go for more than a week without being alphabetized or cleaned. Recently, a chocolate bar was left on one of the shelves, and two days later, it was still there. 5) Suspect buying practices. Three times now, I have been witness to staff members accepting shrink-wrapped products. True, the seller was asked to open the seal on these items prior to the purchase being made, but 18 copies of the same new release DVD, from the same seller, under these conditions?? 6) Price changes. This happens constantly, but the staff never seem to update the price tags, which confuses a lot of people. 7) No phone number on their website. Imagine this; you're travelling from Cork to Dublin and this store has something you're looking for. How can you reserve it when they don't provide a phone number? They have one, they just won't give it to most customers. So in closing, definitely visit here, but do it before noon because the stock will usually be in a jumbled-up state!

A good Gamestop located in St. Stephens Green. They usually have a pretty good selection here but…read morethe hours are limited due to the fact they go with the shopping centre.

The game stop in stephens green is a perfectly good store, not amazing but very good…read more Game Stop being a chain there is obviously alot of similar aspects to every store, but there are little differences which set every one apart. This store is really well laid out and they keep every segment well organised. The shop is also quite spacious and comfortable. The staff seem to be helpful, especially with parents not knowing what to buy, also they play some excellent music in the store. As always the major caveat is you can probably get better prices if your selling games etc elsewhere.

After a quick demonstration. I asked if the item I am purchasing is working. Please for the love of…read moregod, anyone who buys something from their store, make sure to ask for a test if it's a laptop or phone. I always ask before buying something, do this too. It will help you out in the end. My overall review to the store is decent. It had good costumer service and I can guarantee that they are not just chancers. Just make sure you ask them for a preview or test of the device you are buying as most of them are likely second handed or used by someone else before.

When you have the Liffey Street and George's Street stores on offer, you don't need to bother with…read moreweak alternatives. With surly staff (the worst of the many Cex stores I've visited), insanely loud music playing in-store (thrash metal and F-bombs galore, just what you want to hear on a Saturday morning while kids shop with their parents), as well as having items on sale that are not fit for purchase, I cannot stress enough how negative of a shopping experience it is to visit this store. Comments to their customer service are without value, as Cex outsource all of their complaints to a call centre in India, and the people there are not directly connected with the antics of the store. That said, be sure not to lodge a complaint, as the store management in Westmoreland Street actually do take it out on your statutory rights. Stick with George's Street and Liffey Street, and steer clear of this disenfranchised franchise.

If you're looking for DVDs, games or electronics, then Cex in George's Street should be on your…read moreto-do list. You'll find stock there that isn't readily available elsewhere, and yes, though some prices might be inflated compared to other stores, it's the bargains that you'll come to the store for. Lowest-priced DVDs in the country. FACT. Immaculately maintained store presentation, clean shelves and everything is alphabetized, so none of the headaches that you might find elsewhere when trying to find that one item you're after. In addition, a great team employed by this particular branch. Always friendly, and service with a smile which is really a valuable commodity these days. If they don't have what you're looking for, they'll find out who does. Hard-working bunch who probably don't get the credit they deserve, but it's people like them who attract the business back to the store.

Please get a better selection of games!! Dvd selection is not bad tho. Workers here are mad…read moreannoying, just laidback teens who work here... wizard doesn't approve

Cool stuff but really annoying staff They kept following me…read morethroughout the store and gave me weird looks without any reason at all

Staff are not helpful here. They are very lazy don't want to…read moredo their jobs. Avoid this place.

This is an amazing shop and you should visit it you can buy posters for 5 euro or games for 30-60…read moreeuro maybe if you are into plushys they have amazing ones like pokemon/minecraft and five nights at Freddys you really should visit this gamestop if you are into gaming or plushys if you are ever near clarehale you should visit it.

Holy amazing bookstore, Batman!!…read more This place is huge and stacked with books both used and new. Plus, upstairs is a plant shop and a cafe. The prices are great, and I found a few books that are hard to find in your average bookstore. Moreover, their organization and categorization is perfect, it virtually brought me to tears. Lastly, the service is friendly and nice. If you're a book lover, just go! Enjoy!

We had a goal to visit almost all bookstores in Dublin on our trip, and this one was our favorite…read morestop. Prices are reasonable, and they have a wide selection of both new and used books. I could have stayed an entire afternoon browsing their shelves.