Was told a week earlier by an employee they had a new Pokemon drop coming 3/28. Recommended we line up early, which we did. Store opened 2.5 hours late (after posted time). Sign on door said they had 15 units available, but when the doors opened the guy said they only had 6. Pretty sure the manager was holding back product for themselves to buy. Just wasted 5 hours of time, when I was the 5th person in line. read more

GameStop - Sign showing what they had available - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

This store is great. Convenient location. Clean. Helpful staff. Came in to exchange some games and peruse the merchandise. Can't complain, it's run well! read more

GameStop - Colorful! Clean! - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

This location fell off in the last couple months. I think it's under new management and it's clear that it's not an upgrade. I run a home for special needs individuals and the previous manager Jay would give my guys the red carpet service. (Discounts, extras, gift bags, etc.). The dissatisfaction started a month ago with the Pokemon release that had been preordered by one of my charges. We received no call to pick up the order. Later when I returned to inquire about it, I was told that they had been sold. The girl there told me that I was called and a message was left. (I don't have any voicemails.) Later I spoke to Freya who identified themselves as the new manager. I was told that sometimes the calls don't get made but it was my responsibility to know when the 'big releases' are coming out. We cancelled the preorder and got something else. This last week, we went in and the store was disgusting. Shelves were a mess, there was something sticky all over the floor, and the guy behind the counter said he was the manager. Who even knows at this point?! read more

Would be great if they were open during their hours.. often I try to come after grocery shopping and sometimes it's open other times it's shuttered during the day read more

GameStop - This is what they do intermittently through the day.. you never know when this location is actually open - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Tears of the kingdom came out and guess was had a lawn chair sitting outside until 11 for the midnight release. I sat outside for two hours because I pre ordered the game on the GameStop app. I went in trying to receive it and they said it's going to be shipped and as dumbfounded as I was . I'll take the fall for making that mistake and pre ordering it through the app. What gets me is that I still pre ordered the game so I would still receive the plaque exclusive that game stop gives out, but guess what the employee at the counter essentially told me to fuck off and kept trying to rush me out . Saying if I did not pre order from them I would not be getting any items. I then said can I purchase the collectors box if anyone canceled there items and he also said no it was a pre order only deal. MIND YOU the two guys in front of me purchases the collectors box right in front of me and told me they had extras when they walked out. The clerk was being a jerk and making up lies in front of me and just kept trying to get me out of the store . It's sucks because I've seen that employee before and I brought up to my girlfriend when I got home which one kicked me out and she even knew how much of a ass he was we don't even know his name just the way he acts. I get it I will get my copy delivered, but I still want my exclusive content at the very least and I don't appreciate the employee rushing me out and not hearing what I have to say . There was a female and male employee there and I'm talking about the male one in case management actually looks at these reviews. I'm already doing a report on the "app" as well through email . Just a forewarning this guys the only one I've seen that acts the way he does ... GameStop gimmie my freaking pre order exclusive... I'll be making a call tomorrow to the store as well. read more

I wish I could give Zero stars. Ordered an SNES, received a broken one. Spent weeks calling customer service every two days and being told that I would receive a return label by email within 48 hours only to never receive it. When I finally was able to reach someone who could actually help they told me OOPS, too bad, your item is outside the return window. I'd like to think this was someone at the call center just not doing their job, but unfortunately it seems like this might be an intentional ploy to "run out the clock" and not have to provide a working product to their customers. There are too many options online that are cheaper and better. Shop with gamestop at your own risk. I even tried to post a review on their website and it blocked it from posting because it was only 1 star. read more

Such a great experience. Angel was a fantastic treat to interact with. He helped us choose the perfect game and informed us on all the deals available. Excited for tears of the kingdom and it was great discussing fan theories with staff as well. read more

GameStop - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Guy that helped me out was very lazy and kinda rude. Just wish I would have gotten better service

this is the 3rd time I have tried to go to this store located off Ben White and they just randomly pick when they will close the store up. need to do better with the hours of operation. time and gas are wasted when that is done read more

Was hoping to get a game on the hour they open it says open on maps at 10am but they are closed dunno what's going on read more

GameStop - They not open its 10:35 - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

So yeah I play video games, its not something I'm proud of and its a complete waste of time that I could be spending at the bar but whatever. So when you walk in the store you are immediately greeted with an auto tune sounding message reminding you that the entire store is under surveillance. It makes me feel uncomfortable and is very indicative of the experience you have at this store. Most of the employees I have interacted with here suffer from a social awkwardness that makes it almost impossible to interact with them enough to actually buy anything. This store is also always crazy busy, like line out the door busy. I hate this store. I hate everything about it but I go here once every couple of weeks so.. There aren't a whole lot of video game stores to choose from so I'm forced into a relationship with these guys. I'd tell you not to go here but chances are you don't have much of a choice either if you want a game on the quick and don't want to wait 2 days for Amazon to ship it to you. read more

Stopped by and it was closed a half hour early. Called to double check and the guy that answered just said "this is GameStop we're closed" and hung up on me lol. It was actually kinda funny because then why even answer in the first place. There was another potential customer outside looking in trying to shop and two more walking up asking me "are they closed??" I understand closing maybe a handful of minutes early on a slow day but a over a half hour early when there's at least 4 people trying to make purchases? However, from many of these other reviews it doesn't seem like I missed out on much. read more

Soooooo we received a call from GameStop where we purchase(paid in full) both Resident Evil and Kingdom Hearts) that we could make it by 6 to pick up a "group sticker" to complete the purchase of our game. Again it was paid in full. We go at 9 to the doors to pick up my game. To be turn away by an employee because we don't have the freakin sticker!!!!! A FUCKING STICKER!!!!! Are you kidding?!?!? Not to mention there was NO CUSTOMERS THERE WAITING OUTSIDE OR WAITING INSIDE.... The employee let in another guy to check in he could pick it up using his debt card!!!! I get it you sent a voice mail for a fucking sticker but you didn't say it was mandatory to pick up a full paid for Kingdom Hearts game! Beyond pissed. I'm picking up my game tomorrow and never going back to that GameStop....I'll go to Barton Creek...at least they had customer service there Update: spoke to a Manager, the manager was very apologetic and said she was going to speak to the employee. She is afraid there was other people being turned away. She was very nice and understanding. I did explain that I left this review. read more

I am a nerd. What's more, I'm proud to be a nerd. I have a video game collection that would stop your 13-year-old little brother in his tracks. Shopping for video games is a great pleasure of mine and let me say: if you're headed to GameStop instead of an independent/retro game store, this is the location to go to. Why? GameStop employee Kyle, who is as big a nerd as I, and also proud of his nerdiness, I suspect. When I was overcome by the urge to buy a refurbished XBox 360 Pro at 8:30 PM, Kyle called every store in the area to find me one I could pick up that night. Kyle was there not only to explain the difference between Halo 3 and Halo 3 ODST to me, but also to offer his seasoned opinion about which was a better buy and why. Kyle was there to get me the best deal on my trade-ins, explaining exactly what discounts I would receive by using my store card and how I could maximize them by coming in during their 50% extra trade-in credit event. Kyle listened sympathetically as I bemoaned the fact that Heavy Rain is a PS3 exclusive title. I bet Kyle is the kind of guy who would love to have a lively debate with me about the best first-person shooter of all time (answer: Goldeneye 007) or the best RPG of all time (answer: Final Fantasy VII). And best of all, Kyle remarked jovially on my vintage EB Games card. Yeah, that's right. I represent for the old-school gamers. Nerd out. read more

GameStop - Oh yeah. - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dear gamestop, I want you to know that I will not be stepping a foot in a gamestop or giving you another penny of mine, ever again. My problems begin with your lack of stock and inability to maintain inventory. I have tried shopping for games and systems with gamestop for years and have been turned away on several occasions. Today was the last straw. I preordered Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Wii U on January 2nd. Obviously I was pretty excited to purchase and play this game, as I (with cash) preordered from gamestop on 500 E Ben White Blvd Austin, TX 78704, two months before it was released. Imagine how upset and disappointed I was to find out that my copy was sold already. I have to ask how that is fair? I went two months before the masses after purchased for you to hold so that I can guarantee myself a copy. I was made aware of a policy, as I was told that my copy was sold, that a store will hold a product (which doesn't specify a product you've bought already) for 48 hours. To cover all bases, an email should be sent or a phone call should be made, that you will lose your "CASH-PAID PREORDER" (not to be confused with a call ahead "hold"), if you do not pick up soon. I wanted to camp outside of gamestop and wait for the store to open however I have a demanding job. Furthermore, I am in the Navy reserves and I had to fulfill my monthly obligation to our country. I wasn't able to pick up my game until 430pm today. Just as a side note, let's say there was a firm understanding of the 48 hour "hold" policy; when I arrived today, I was told that they sold out Saturday night. That is less than 48 hours. You don't even honor your own policy. To recap and conclude, I will never buy from a gamestop again. I will also share my story with my friends and post my story on social media. From now on, I will be using ebay, and amazon (where gamestop is not the third party vendor), and independent shops. John Echeverria Austin, TX Gamestop Member 11/2011- 3/2017 read more

Today, 03-03-2017, went to this location about 6:39 tonight searching for a wii game with my son. He's 11 and didn't know what game he wanted so we browsed for a bit. While talking with him a sales clerk stocking heard our indecisiveness and came to help. She said she played a lot of Wii games and offered about 10 or so games varying on what my son said he wanted. I.E. single player/ multi player...etc... very nice and helpful. I went to check out and the gentlemen was also very informative and helpful. I noticed it was busy and yet all employees were in good spirits and very helpful. 5 stars for the entire staff. read more

Nathaniel was great and very helpful. That being said; whoever that woman was working today, was nothing short of a condescending annoyance. I was looking for a couple of items in the Funko collection, which was already a pain because it wasn't set in any kind of order. Nathaniel tried to help but had to go back to the register, completely cool. This other person (I'm guessing she was a manager) had absolutely no interest in helping me find what I was looking for. Apparently her only purpose there is to get attitude with customers no matter what (she even has to make wrong assumptions to that end). Saw me struggling to keep these things off the floor, yet kept blaming me and getting all rude and catty about another stack someone else had left in the floor. I will never step foot in that location again because of her. The only reason I even went through with it this time was I was in a hurry and didn't want to risk the items I needed being sold out elsewhere when they were in stock at this location. read more

Gamestop is the best store of games ever! You can get a game called minecraft and roblox and Fortnite :D Also You Can Get A Nintendo Switch and other game consoles :D That is my rate. Bye. read more

Love this store. I come here for all my gaming needs. I've been to the smaller one at south park but is like walking into a closet. Not here. This place is well lit, has very knowledgeable staff, and i always just want to hang out and talk games all day. I've come here a couple of times on release days, like Mw3 and Skyrim, seems as though the manager doesn't get much sleep. I understand that there's an SoP ( standard operating procedure) for release days but why do i the fully paid pre order have to wait an hour just to pick up my copy. Standing behind Fifty people that may or may not actually buy the game. With two lines open, you can have prepaid and non. That way the people who only need to spend sixty seconds in the store aren't waiting all day. And it will encourage others to pay in advance by starting this new trend. So when there's no prepaid left in line common sense states you'd help the next non P in line. I know i know what a Superb idea. Any who the store is clean, safe, and conveniently located. Sometimes it's hard to find on Yelp though. read more

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Sorry GameStop but I'd give negative stars for this location if I could. The men in my house have been doing the gaming thing for a long time so I'm at GameStop every Christmas. I've never been to this location and was very impressed with their efficiency with last minute shoppers, they had someone at the line asking what you were getting them they'd go get it and give it to the cashier. I was in & out in no time. The problem? My husband is Xbox. He has the 360 & the One. He asked for two newly released games but didn't specify which console and I don't have a clue and didn't think of that til I was there. So I asked the girl. She said they were for the One. Then I asked about the Elite controller. She said they're hard to get ahold of. Ok so both games for the One and she went to go get them. Austin traffic, two days before Christmas. Still have a few errands. Finally I'm about a mile from our house when I happen to look down at the games on the seat beside me. PS4 read more

GameStop - Video Game Stores Near Me - Austin, Texas

GameStop is weird. The whole experience Weird But necessary for Gameindustri Sometimes a bit hammy I'll buy the membership bro I swear NEXT TIME heh But kudos to this one Keeps a sense of community about game releases (The only one I see do them on a consistent basis... but also I have done little research, just based on a sampling) Release events interesting way to meet fellow nerds around Ben White/Congress area. Staff is actually pretty good. Nice. They know their stuff about video game references. read more

This is one of the better GameStop locations in the Austin area although that still doesn't say much. Most of the employees are super nice and always willing to take the extra time to help you out. But of course as with all GameStop locations there are always a few bad ones too but I've rarely dealt with an overly condescending employee. Overall, the prices are the exact same that you'd get at any retail store but at least they have a rewards program is actually somewhat rewarding. read more

Despite the crazy traffic flow at times on E Ben white, This little shopping center is one I visit pretty often. Considering I work right near it and all. This game stop is nice, It's not really too packed at times, parking sucks at times, but that is mostly because of the people eating at the restaurant's near by. Employees are like your average Game Stop employees, Everyone has their favorite game stop/ Employees. This one I like they are friendly they keep little chit chat compared to other's I have been too where they question you like you are going for an interview or something. Good Store, Clean , Nice people, Hardly no wait unless you go during the Holidays but that should be a "Duh" read more

Just being straight up. This is what happened. I walked in. Take note I only took 2 steps in. And the manager yells from across the store to " get the fuck out". I didn't get his name but he's whites and has a beard with glasses. By far the most unprofessional thing I've heard. Moral of the story... don't go to GameStop. The manager looks like a lil bitch too. read more

Worst gamestop, rude staff specifically an employee named "charlie", condescending over the phone. Too bad the staff is so horrible because I would have shopped there again for the selection. Will not be shopping there again because of this employee. read more

The manager was rude, and so was one of the girls on the staff. I've never been treated with disrespect at a GameStop before, this manager really deserves the boot. I noticed they hung around and did nothing while the 3rd employee carried the store. Look for him. read more

Amazing prices, great refund policy (only used it once in over 5 years) and great service. Also, their return policy for scratched games that don't play is amazing-I shop for used games knowing full well that if the game doesn't work, I will get a replacement or refund depending on store inventory levels! read more

No one seems to give a crap about their customers. No greeting during arrival or departure of store. No employee even gave me the time of day or asked if I needed anything. Will not be back to this location. I don't recommend going in unless you want zero customer service. read more

Apparently these employees don't answers calls 15 minutes until close, I tried three times and was hung up on every single time... I even stopped by at 5:50pm and they were rude as well as very rushed, terrible location. read more

Its Gamestop! What more do you need to know about it. They have ventured out more into the electronic world when it comes to buying and selling cellphones and tablets. This is one of my favorite locations for the people. Everyone in there knows there stuff! I am an RPG fan and usually that is what I stick to. For me, its not just about Final Fantasy...I love the horrible ones, the slow ones, random, and weird ones. I've always had the best help. If they do not have something, they have always gone far and beyond to find what I need. The only bad thing is the location. You're better off going before or after the lunch rush. Exciting or getting into the general area is a hassle. It doesn't help that there is a Starbucks, bank, Chick fil A but it is, what it is. Of course during the holidays it can be crazy so always prepare yourself for the battle. Other than that, great people and selection. read more

I'm a nerd at heart. My brother and I started off with Atari, graduated to Nintendo, upgraded to Super Nintendo and a few Christmases ago, I asked for an Xbox 360 with Kinect. I've played a series of games from Call of Duty to Monopoly to dance games for Kinect. We recently wanted a couple new games to prevent us from going out so much on the weekends, so we decided to hit up Game Stop. The guys here really know there stuff! We like playing games like Mario Brothers, but that is unfortunately not something that comes for the Xbox since the Xbox is Microsoft and the Wii (Mario Brothers) is Nintendo. We asked the guy if there were any games he could recommend any 2 player games that were "like" Mario & Luigi. He quickly responded with 2 or 3 games of which we ended up getting a Lego game but Harry Potter themed. And let me tell you folks....IT.IS.AWESOME. Is it made for 10 year-olds? Yep. Do I absolutely love it? Absolutely! We also picked up Jeopardy, but I can only handle getting my #%* handed to me by my significant other so many times before I give up and resort to drinking wine while trying to answer the questions. It's unfair though because in the video game version, at the least the one we got, it gives you multiple choice answers so if you don't know the answer and ring in, you can choose from 3 different answers. Kinda bogus, but still fun. We made a rule that you had to yell the answer before you buzzed in to make it fair. It's still not fun for me since my boyfriend is a brainiac and well, he's just super smart. Jeopardy smart. So I'd tell all my nerd friends if you are looking for games and want reputable advice on what to buy or have someone actually give a damn about what you're in there for, go here. They're great! read more

Horrible service from the AM manager! Condescending tone towards customers an myself. Item i was looking for was not in stock, did not offer to look for item at other stores...she looked past my shoulders an said "next" . Im taking my $ somewhere else that actually appreciates my business. Never will set foot insode that store. read more

Called in asking if they had a pre-owned game available, and was told that while they did have it, the manager of the store had "set it aside" for themselves. If its not meant for sale, don't list it. And if it is meant for sale, don't cherry pick it off the shelves and then tell customers that you're keeping it for yourself read more

This is the best place to buy video games in Austin period. Shayla and Robert will go above and beyond to help you out and make your experience memorable. read more

Very bad customer service. I am reminded of how corp dont care about people anymore only money. I went in and they sales person was not helpful, and told me to get an Xbox instead of a PS3. I was insulted, as i have both, but Halo is only on the Xbox. Do not really understand why the rep not know that. Here is the kicker. My final total was to be $54.13. They ran my card for $541.30. The manager smiled, and said do not worry it will be back in your account in a couple of days. This is balderdash, and this company should be reprimanded for its inappropriate behavior, and the fact that the manager was not very useful. please do not go here. These are my thoughts and opinions. read more

Called about my pre order. Confirmed they had it. Drove all the way over to be told I could have a "gutted, never used copy". If it was never used why was it opened? Guy didn't even offer to discount or help rectify the situation so when I asked for my deposit back he gave me extreme attitude. WILL NEVER SHOP HERE AGAIN. Cashiers name was Daniel. Was the one who answered the phone and told me my game was in and is the reason I will never shop at Game stop ever again. The least he could have done was apologize. read more

I purchased a used Playstation 3 back in October. I get home and everything is fine, minus the power button. The system managed to turn on but would not comply when I attempted to shut it off. The system was used and thus understandably not perfect, however for them to sell a system that doesn't power off, shows the lack of attention to detail on the employees part when examining and testing trade-in systems. For this, I rate one star. read more

Went in with the intention of pre-ordering 3 games and left without pre-ordering any. Staff was very rude, believe his name was Dan. Will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Only reason i leave 3 stars is because i like game stop, but not this location. Customer service is not the same as other location. i was pretty much pushed out of the store without option to be help, i ended up going to the location on Lamar and they went out of there way to get me what i was looking for and more. read more