GameStop review

GameStop ranks tenth. It is the only store on this list that buys your old games, consoles and devices back, and it sells pre-owned and retro games, which makes it useful if you finish games quickly. The GameStop Pro page lists the membership from $29.99 a year, with a $5 Pro reward each month, 10% extra cash or credit on trades, 5% off digital games, virtual currencies, pre-owned products, collectibles and clearance, and free shipping on orders over $54. Those rewards add up to more than the fee if you shop there every month. GameStop ranks last because its value depends on trade-in offers that it sets, and its Pro discounts exclude some items. GameStop's site blocked our automated checks, so we read the Pro page in a browser and could not confirm the current returns policy; check it before you buy. Compare its pre-owned price with a discounted new copy on Amazon.

Who it is for

Players who trade in old games and consoles and buy pre-owned copies.

Price

Free to shop; GameStop Pro from $29.99 per year.

GameStop Pro From $29.99/year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• New and pre-owned games, consoles, accessories and retro games
• Trade-ins for cash or store credit, including smartphones, tablets and smart watches
• GameStop Pro with a $5 monthly reward and 10% extra on trades
• Pro discount of 5% off digital games, pre-owned products, collectibles and clearance
• Digital store for console and PC games and currencies

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Trade-ins turn old games into credit toward new ones
• Strength: Pre-owned copies cost less than new
• Strength: GameStop Pro rewards can cover the membership fee
• Weakness: Returns policy could not be checked from our location
• Weakness: Pro discounts exclude some categories
• Weakness: Trade values are set by GameStop

Key facts

• GameStop Pro: From $29.99 per year
• Monthly Pro reward: $5 off one item, 12 times a year
• Trade bonus for Pro: 10% extra cash or credit
• Pro discount: 5% off pre-owned, digital, collectibles and more
• Free shipping for Pro: Orders $54+

Where it ranks

GameStop is No. 10 in our Best Places to Buy Video Games verdict.