I TRIED SO HARD

I TRIED SO HARD

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n-no! switch is selling out!! STOP IT!!!

>That's because the biggest names in gaming -- Playstation maker Sony (SNE) and Xbox maker Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) -- haven't updated their consoles in a while, Raines said. That creates a lag in business for retailers like GameStop.

t. "official gamestop news"

>getting wrecked by amazon and best buy 20% off new game programs
>have a yearly card that does jack shit
>could not even come up with a competitive alternative

they made their bed.

But the PS4 Pro and Xbox One S just came out not that long ago.

The Switch has nothing to do with GameStop going out of business. People aren't buying games from thier anymore because GameStop rips you off for everything is why they are going under

That's what you get for being fucking.

Either this guy said this a while ago or I have no idea what he's talking about

I went to my gamestop and they said that was bullshit.

Switch is selling out, though.

PS4 is also popular.

Problem is, that's not going to save GameStop. They fucked up their own business.

That's the dumbest, most half-assed made up excuse ever. God DAMN.

ITS OVER JEWSTOP. YOU HAD THIS COMING FOR A LOOOONG TIME.

>literally food analogy

MY GAMESTOP IS LITERALLY ON FIRE IT'S HAPPENING

Honestly I'd blame the last few years of this gen being so shit that even normies were getting fucking bored of games
It doesn't help that Gamestop is fucking stingy as shit with lowering prices of used games

>Pro and S literally came out last year
>even not counting those this gen hasn't even been going for five years

The desperation is real. They could have blamed it on Trump and it would have been more believable.

I genuinely don't know why people still go to Gamestop when Amazon and Best Buy exist.

Maybe you can get some decent priced games and accessories now

post pics

The last game I bought at GameStop was Forza 4 in 2011. GTA5 in 2013 is the last console/physical game I bought at all. There is literally nothing GameStop has that I want to buy.

they don't

A Pro doesn't sell
A Scorpion definitely doesn't sell

What he means is there hasn't been a new successor for stuff like the Vita

I didn't mind my time working at Gamestop, except for one day

>Working at Gamestop, week of PS3 launch
>Our store is slow so I'm the only one there from open till 1
>Slow Tuesday, three Basketball-Americans enter and ask if we still have PS3s
>Inform them we do, retrieve one from the back as they said they want to purchase one
>Start ringing them up, sell them on the extended warranty which requires their drivers license info (this matters later)
>Last minute lead nig says he forgot his wallet, says they'll come back later
>They don't that day of course

>Next day about 11:30, same three, start with the same story
>The second I open the back door to get a system all three bum rush me and force me into the back
>Demand I open the closet to the systems
>Not my fucking systems so do it
>They grab about 8 PS3s and make a dash for it
>Call police, when they arrive get standard info, take security video
>Tell them one might have had a gun in his hoodie but I couldn't be sure (he didn't)
>"user, is there anything else you can tell us about them that might help?"
>"Well yesterday one of them gave me his address and his drivers license information"
>Cop is looking at me like "Are you fucking serious?"
>"Alright, we'll check it out"
>Get a call 5 hours later that all three were arrested for trying to sell them all at the same pawn shop

>Show up to court 3 months later to testify
>They all plead no contest
>Charges were upped to armed robbery since I said one might have had a gun
>Never even had to take the stand and all three got several years

I shudder to think how many people lost their jobs.

Better selection than best buy and no waiting for it to deliver

Amazon started charging sales tax in my state. Shit sucks. I specifically order everything online to avoid sales tax.

>gamestop cahrge 60 dollars new, 57 used for popular/new releases.

Local walmart sells new for 55.

Yeah, I womder why theyre failling.

Also not.selling sealed games will lower sales.

>go to pick up the newest call of duty
>shop is now a Starbucks

FUCKING GAMESTOP

>Go to GameStop
>Get hasseled to pre order something
>Get hassled to sign up for thier credit card
>Get hassled to get the protection plan
>Chances are they don't have your game and it's over priced if used

>Go to Amazon
>No hassling because your on your computer
>They will have anything your looking for and it will be much cheaper

Hmmm

Those aren't new consoles

The last game I bought at Gamestop was Deus Ex: Human Revolution. When I saw they opened my Collector's Edition to remove the code for a free game in it I was livid

good. this pleases me.

They got cocky the sons of bitches. I havent bought anything at gamestop for 10 years. Everything has been digital or amazon since then.

>Managed to put criminals in their place.
Seems like a good day to me.

It's a surprise they've managed to stay in business this long.

Get more Funkos in there!

Ukfag here, ill shop at game (our gamestop) if Im up town and fancy a game and asda dont have it.
I dont mind paying an extra 2-3 quid to get it on the day.

I always buy new though. There used prices are fucking nuts. 42 quid for nier used or 44 new.

Good. Burn in hell Gamestop.

I don't want to wait days or a day for something when I can just drive two minutes, get something, and drive back. Plus, I actually like being social and meeting people instead of staying in the house all day. Also, my parents don't let me use my credit card for any online transactions OR buy things online at all, even with gift card shit bought with cash. Just don't ask.

WE NEED MORE BAZINGA SHIRTS!

So youre unser 18 then. Reported.

In an 18 month period we've had the PS4Pro, PS4Slim, PSVR, Switch and the Scorpio come/coming out. Claiming you business is going down the shitter because other companies aren't releasing hardware is retarded.

>my parents don't let me use my credit card online
You mean their credit card you underage mong?

Why did they do that?

Well, it's almost a brand new game. What could possibly be damaged on it?

Surely there's a best buy or a target or even a walmart around.

I fucking hope they close both of the ones at my mall.

They're still hardware refreshes for what its worth, especially the Pro.

WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN TO MY GAMESTOP CREDIT CARD

THOSE STUPID FUCKS, I STILL HAVENT PAID OFF MY DEBT

As a PCBro if they shut down stores near me is there even a reason to go see what I can buy from them? I've heard they just sell console games and toys.

dumbfuck gave his REAL personal info the day before he decides to steal from the place...lol

hope they all got shanked todeath in prison

they sell your debt to loan sharks, kiss your legs goodbye

bullshit. no one would cop to armed robbery if there wasn't any proof not to mention they actually didn't do it. also, since when do three Knee-Grows in america admit guilt to anything?

this story is as fishy as my poodle's pussy.

You might get lucky and find some Driver's Ed software for PC.

Due to how this season works for Gamestop, roughly 4-6 people, unless they're high up enough in management to be secured a regional position, but that's like 2-5 individuals.

>GAMESTOP CREDIT CARD

Holy fuck you actually fell for that. How dumb are you?

Redpill me on gamestop. Why does everyone hate them? The only thing i can think of are thosr youtube videos where some dude search trash containers and find loads of discarded games that gamestop employees scratched

BUT IN THE END IT DOESNT EVEN MATTER.

They plead no contest, likely to get a reduced sentence.

What's going to happen to that user that uses Gamestop as banks?

Your mall has two Gamestops too? What is it with Gamestop and coupling at malls?

Re-hashing a console =/= new hardware.

Sorry kid, they're fucked.

>Redpill

commit suicide

yeah, both of those places are even closer than the gamestop, both in walking distance, unlike the gamestop. best buy is five minutes away or so

I real reason why GameStop is going bankrupt is that;

1) It's employees are annoying and ask too many questions
2) They put stickers on games and sell games that aren't shrinkwraped as 'new'
3) Amazon and Best Buy offer subscriptions that save you money on new games and reward you with gift cards for future purchases
4) GameStop card does nothing for brand loyalty unless you like Assassins Creed lanyards or Funko Pops
5) Best Buy and Amazon offer day 1 shipping for FREE

a reduced sentence on a worse crime? that's where the story is bullshit. armed robbery carries a higher minimum so unless through some magic the DA convinced their lawyers to agree to it to get less time I don't buy it

Lol these analysts are so pathetically oit of touch. No one is going to gamestop when you can digitally buy the game or order from amazon prime and not have to leave your house.

>THAT'S IT! X IS FINISHED

Sup Forums is always right about these things so I believe this. Whenever they say something is finished, that thing doesn't continue on normally 100% of the time.

>2 to 3%

woah, now that i think about it there are gamestops fucking everywhere.

If they were found with weapons or had them in their car or homes they'd do it.

Look man I'm not a trial attorney. But if user told the police they had a gun and if one had a gun when they arrested them I would guess the charge would stick.

>Best Buy and Amazon offer day 1 shipping for FREE

How is $100+ a year free?

I remember seeing that in Pasadena when I was in the rose parade, I had a good laugh

>5) Best Buy and Amazon offer day 1 shipping for FREE
Either it's only on certain games or you need to have Prime, because Amazon is definitely jewing that shipping out of me.
Best Buy is great though, haven't dealt with either of the other fuckers ever since.

couldnt make games great again

>2) They put stickers on games and sell games that aren't shrinkwraped as 'new'
Not true in cases of launch day games, at least ime.

Gamestop doesn't own your debt. Comenity does. You'll pay off your debt and just cut up the card.

It's called the Scorched Earth strategy.

Gamestop opens up as more stores than they need just to make sure you don't go to another business just because it's closer. It doesn't matter if those Gamestop's lose money; the point is simply to keep you away from the other retailers (usually independent stores). Eventually those stores have to close down and Gamestop are the only guys left.

Deus Ex was bundled with a code for OnLive. At the time Gamestop was working on setting up a similar game streaming service. So they opened the copies to throw away what they viewed as basically an advertisement for a competing company.

Do you think this is how they try to justify it.

If im buying used I would like a fair deal. Its why I dont go.to CEX anymore, theyre just as jewy now.

>29.7% APR
good

Depending on how much you buy on Amazon, the amount you spend for Prime outweighs regular shipping costs, not to mention you get Prime video and shit as well.

It's basically the same cost of Netflix

of course, but i'm basing it on the user's wording. he told police the guy might have had a gun, which doesn't stick. unless he told police the guys threatened him with a gun (even if one didn't materialize) then just thinking someone had a gun doesn't make it armed robbery.

It's still hardware Gamestop can sell. And I'm not denying that they're fucked (nor do I care that they are).

GameStop really fucked themselves over by removing the birthday coupon "exploit". It overall did more good than harm for them seeing as they made most of their profits from used goods.

One thing I'd add to that list is digital sales in general. The more people who buy stuff online digitally is a net loss for physical stores in general. Although GameStop probably suffers the most from this because they can't compare with Amazon.

Wheres a place to buy games for a better price than gamestop?

I tried Amazon but they fuck you over with shipping if you dont have prime so you end up paying my and waiting a week.

Prime is a net gain for me. Between the free shipping, streaming to replace cable, and 5% back with the credit card it's saving me a ton.

Gamestop employee here.

The reason to hate Gamestop is because employees are hounded to harass you about all the options you can get while at a store.

>Do you have our PowerUp Rewards Pro membership?
>Are you going to get [INSERT UPCOMING GAME HERE]
>What games you got?
>Just so you know you save 10% by shopping pre-owned!
>How about that warranty.

Most human beings can present this information in a way that doesn't have you come off as a fucking sperg, know how to break the ice, and know how to make it sound like you're getting a good deal.

The problem is, it's not a good deal.

Every time I sell someone something, I'm thinking about how much better a deal you can get on Amazon.

It's also just a weirdly high-stress environment for employees, due to having our numbers on display at all times, which track us selling pre-owned, trades, reservations, and rewards memberships. It is very easy to look bad in the eyes of the company.

On that note, they prefer hiring management from outside the company, so good fucking luck actually getting a promotion.

Buy a 60 dollar game, trade it in a day later because it's shit. They give me 20-30 dollars in-store credit and put it on the shelf for 60 dollars. Fuck them nothing of valve was lost

maybe thats why they are running out of business

>don't preorder a game
>niche anime title comes out
Well no one preordered so we have one copy in. Take it out and put the box on the shelf.

Mid console generation would be a sweet spot for a used game company, I would think.

My prayers have been answered. Fuck EB games

>tell them he thinks they had a gun
>Guy has a gun when arrested
>charged with armed robbery

What part of this doesn't work for you? Or are you just being autistic?

not him, but i've signed up for a few different store credit cards before. there's always some sort of deal or promotion going on with them and as long as you don't carry a balance you'll never pay their rape-tier interest.

Some of the most intense cringe I've ever experienced was from Gamestop employees. Good fucking riddance.

Oh no a chain with over 3000 continental US stores is closing 100 of them!

Probably EB games rebranded ones from years ago literally in a half mile radius of other ones!

IT'S OVER THEIR FINISHED.

user doesn't understand what a no contest plea is