It's been a long time since I've been in a game stop and since this one was in the same parking lot as my lunch spot I figured "eh, why not?" They've changed a lot to the lineup of merchandise and it looks like this pivot is working for them.
I've been to several stores, most of them being in malls, and I can say that this one is a bit more spacious than your typical mall version. They cram a lot of fan-focus merch between all the video game displays but it shouldn't be a problem to navigate unless they're super busy. Today's visit there were maybe a half dozen others in the store and they had plenty of staff to handle it.
Usual Gamestop selection on the major console games. If it's Xbox One, PS4, or Wii U, you'll probably find it here. The Nintendo Switch, while smaller, is prominently featured near the front.
The biggest difference between the Gamestops of today and the past is the selection of Apparel. Graphic Tees, Snapback Hats, even bedroom slippers, and accessories. With the advent of buying PC games on Steam and downloading games on consoles, this is a great way for them to add revenue. All of the swag I saw seemed of good quality as well.
While gaming might not be at the top of my priority list any longer, it's nice to know that Gamestop didn't fall behind on the times. Many businesses fail to react to changing market conditions and end up closing, this company is still looking pretty good. read more