GameStop (GME) 10-Q 10 Dec 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Dec. 03, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	1-Nov-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'GME	'
Entity Registrant Name	'GameStop Corp.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001326380	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	108,515,426

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$374	$536.20	$471.90
Receivables, net	116.9	84.4	88.6
Merchandise inventories, net	1,714.40	1,198.90	1,717
Deferred income taxes	59.1	51.7	55
Income Taxes Receivable	58	0	30.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	121.3	78.4	94.6
Total current assets	2,443.70	1,949.60	2,457.50
Property and equipment:	'	'	'
Land	20.1	20.4	21.3
Buildings and leasehold improvements	625.1	609.6	604
Fixtures and equipment	890.8	841.8	952.9
Total property and equipment	1,536	1,471.80	1,578.20
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,071	995.6	1,105.30
Net property and equipment	465	476.2	472.9
Goodwill	1,408.50	1,414.70	1,371.40
Other intangible assets, net	234.8	194.3	142.9
Other noncurrent assets	89.6	56.6	120.3
Total noncurrent assets	2,197.90	2,141.80	2,107.50
Total assets	4,641.60	4,091.40	4,565
Current liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	1,316.10	783.9	1,356.60
Accrued liabilities	814.6	861.7	959
Income taxes payable	16.9	78	0
Current portion of debt	3.8	2.4	0
Total current liabilities	2,151.40	1,726	2,315.60
Deferred income taxes	57.2	37.4	26.2
Long-term debt	350.2	1.6	0
Other long-term liabilities	74.2	75	75.9
Total long-term liabilities	481.6	114	102.1
Total liabilities	2,633	1,840	2,417.70
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'
Preferred stock — authorized 5.0 shares; no shares issued or outstanding	0	0	0
Class A common stock — $.001 par value; authorized 300.0 shares; 109.3, 116.2 and 115.3 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	0.1	0.1	0.1
Additional paid-in-capital	0	172.9	220.8
Accumulated other comprehensive income	61.8	82.5	118.6
Retained earnings	1,946.70	1,995.90	1,807.80
Total stockholders’ equity	2,008.60	2,251.40	2,147.30
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$4,641.60	$4,091.40	$4,565

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Preferred stock, authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0	0
Class A common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Class A common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000
Class A common stock, shares issued	109,300,000	115,300,000	116,200,000
Class A common stock, shares outstanding	109,300,000	115,300,000	116,200,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$2,092.20	$2,106.70	$5,819.90	$5,355.70
Cost of sales	1,470	1,508.30	4,020.40	3,697.60
Gross profit	622.2	598.4	1,799.50	1,658.10
Selling, general and administrative expenses	494.3	448.5	1,450.70	1,319.30
Depreciation and amortization	38.1	40.8	116.4	123.7
Operating earnings	89.8	109.1	232.4	215.1
Interest income	-0.1	-0.3	-0.4	-0.5
Interest expense	3.2	1	5.2	3.4
Earnings before income tax expense	86.7	108.4	227.6	212.2
Income tax expense	30.3	39.8	78.6	78.5
Net income	$56.40	$68.60	$149	$133.70
Basic net income per common share	$0.50	$0.59	$1.31	$1.14
Diluted net income per common share	$0.50	$0.58	$1.30	$1.12
Dividends per common share	$0.33	$0.28	$0.99	$0.83
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — basic	111.9	116.8	113.5	117.7
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding — diluted	112.9	118.1	114.4	118.9

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$56.40	$68.60	$149	$133.70
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-42.3	20.3	-20.7	-45.8
Total comprehensive income	$14.10	$88.90	$128.30	$87.90

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (USD $)		Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Retained Earnings
In Millions
Beginning Balance at Feb. 02, 2013		$2,286.30	$0.10	$348.30	$164.40	$1,773.50
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Feb. 02, 2013		'	118.2	'	'	'
Net income		133.7	'	'	'	133.7
Foreign currency translation		-45.8	'	'	-45.8	'
Dividends	[1]	-99.4	'	'	'	-99.4
Stock-based compensation		16.7	'	16.7	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)		'	-5.2	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock		-208.8	'	-208.8	'	'
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants (in shares)		'	3.2	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants		64.6	'	64.6	'	'
Ending Balance at Nov. 02, 2013		2,147.30	0.1	220.8	118.6	1,807.80
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2013		'	116.2	'	'	'
Beginning Balance at Feb. 01, 2014		2,251.40	0.1	172.9	82.5	1,995.90
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Feb. 01, 2014		'	115.3	'	'	'
Net income		149	'	'	'	149
Foreign currency translation		-20.7	'	'	-20.7	'
Dividends	[2]	-115	'	'	'	-115
Stock-based compensation		14.2	'	14.2	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)		'	-6.8	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock		-271.7	'	-188.5	'	-83.2
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants (in shares)		'	0.8	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants		1.4	'	1.4	'	'
Ending Balance at Nov. 01, 2014		$2,008.60	$0.10	$0	$61.80	$1,946.70
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 01, 2014		'	109.3	'	'	'
[1]	Dividends declared per common share were $0.825 in the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013.
[2]	Dividends declared per common share were $0.99 in the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Tax benefit for exercise of employee stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants	$4.40	$9.80
Dividends declared per common share	$0.99	$0.83
Common Stock	'	'
Dividends declared per common share	$0.99	$0.83

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$149	$133.70
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization (including amounts in cost of sales)	118	125.7
Stock-based compensation expense	14.2	16.7
Deferred income taxes	-21.1	0.6
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based awards	-5.6	-11.1
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets	13.9	0
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	3.1	4.4
Other	26.8	0.9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:	'	'
Receivables, net	-32.9	-15.5
Merchandise inventories	-573.8	-563.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-42.8	-27.2
Income taxes payable/receivable	-112.3	-124
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	500.2	973.5
Changes in other long-term liabilities	-0.1	-23.7
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	36.6	490.2
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-106.5	-76
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $2.5 and $0.0 million, respectively	-70.4	-62.6
Other	1.2	1.3
Net cash flows used in investing activities	-175.7	-137.3
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Repurchase of common shares	-257.9	-204.9
Dividends paid	-112.9	-98.7
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt	350	0
Borrowings from the revolver	626	130
Repayments of revolver borrowings	626	130
Payments of financing costs	-7.7	0
Issuance of common stock, net of share repurchases for withholdings taxes	0.2	54.8
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based awards	5.6	11.1
Net cash flows used in financing activities	-22.7	-237.7
Exchange rate effect on cash and cash equivalents	-0.4	-17.7
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-162.2	97.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	536.2	374.4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$374	$471.90

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	$2.50	$0

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1	Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Background
	GameStop Corp. (“GameStop,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple. As the world's largest multichannel video game retailer, we sell new and pre-owned video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, video game accessories, as well as new and pre-owned mobile and consumer electronics products and other merchandise primarily through our GameStop, EB Games and Micromania stores. We sell consumer electronics, mobile products and wireless services primarily through our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket Wireless stores. As of November 1, 2014, we operated 6,664 stores, in the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe, which are primarily located in major shopping malls and strip centers. We also operate electronic commerce Web sites www.gamestop.com, www.ebgames.com.au, www.ebgames.co.nz, www.gamestop.ca, www.gamestop.it, www.gamestop.ie, www.gamestop.de, www.gamestop.co.uk and www.micromania.fr. The network also includes: www.kongregate.com, our leading browser-based game site; Game Informer magazine, the world's leading print and digital video game publication; a digital PC game distribution platform available at www.gamestop.com/pcgames; iOS and Android mobile applications; and our online consumer electronics marketplace available at www.buymytronics.com. We also own and operate a certified Apple reseller selling Apple consumer electronic products in the United States under the name Simply Mac; Spring Mobile, an authorized AT&T reseller operating AT&T branded wireless retail stores in the United States; and pre-paid wireless stores under the name Cricket Wireless (an AT&T brand) as part of our expanding relationship with AT&T. We operate our business in four Video Game Brands segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe; and a Technology Brands segment, which was added in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year comprised of the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014 ("fiscal 2013") and includes the operations of our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket Wireless businesses.
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the periods presented. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014 (the “2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. Changes in the estimates and assumptions used by us could have a significant impact on our financial results. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the 13 and 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending January 31, 2015 (“fiscal 2014”).
	We have revised the presentation of outstanding checks in our prior period financial statements as indicated in the tables below. Previously, we reduced cash and liabilities when the checks were presented for payment and cleared our bank accounts. We now reduce cash and liabilities when the checks are released for payment. The impacts of revising our financial statements for the specified prior periods are as follows:
	Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 2, 2013:		As Previously Reported		Revision			As Revised
			(In millions)
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	649.1	$	(177.2	)	$	471.9
	Total current assets		2,634.70		(177.2		)	2,457.50
	Total assets		4,742.20		(177.2		)	4,565.00
	Accounts payable		1,501.80		(145.2		)	1,356.60
	Accrued liabilities		991		(32.0		)	959
	Total current liabilities		2,492.80		(177.2		)	2,315.60
	Total liabilities		2,594.90		(177.2		)	2,417.70
	Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013:		As Previously Reported		Revision			As Revised
			(In millions)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		$	889.3	$	84.2		$	973.5
	Net cash flows provided by operating activities		406		84.2			490.2
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		635.8		(261.4		)	374.4
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		649.1		(177.2		)	471.9
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash of $13.4 million, $10.6 million and $16.4 million as of November 1, 2014, November 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014, respectively, consists primarily of bank deposits serving as collateral for bank guarantees issued on behalf of our foreign subsidiaries and is included in other noncurrent assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from the sales of our products is recognized at the time of sale, net of sales discounts and net of an estimated sales return reserve, based on historical return rates, with a corresponding reduction in cost of sales. Our sales return policy is generally limited to less than 30 days and as such our sales returns are, and have historically been, immaterial.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist in the convergence of U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09 related to revenue recognition. The new guidance sets forth a new five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety and is intended to eliminate numerous industry-specific pieces of revenue recognition guidance that have historically existed in U.S. GAAP. The underlying principle of the new standard is that a business or other organization will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not addressed completely in the prior accounting guidance. The ASU provides alternative methods of initial adoption and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements as well as the appropriate method of adoption.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08 related to reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. Specifically, the ASU amends the definition of a discontinued operation, expands disclosure requirements for transactions that meet the definition of a discontinued operation and requires entities to disclose additional information about individually significant components that are disposed of or held for sale and do not qualify as discontinued operations. Additionally, entities will be required to reclassify assets and liabilities of a discontinued operation for all comparative periods presented in the statement of financial position and to separately present certain information related to the operating and investing cash flows of the discontinued operation, for all comparative periods, in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending January 30, 2016 and will be adopted on a prospective basis for all disposals (except disposals classified as held for sale prior to the adoption date) or components initially classified as held for sale in periods beginning on or after the adoption date, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions_Notes

Acquisitions (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	Divestitures
	GameStop Iberia. In October 2014, we entered into a sale and purchase agreement to transfer certain retail locations and most of the inventory owned by our Spain subsidiary, GameStop Iberia, to a local video game specialty retailer. We made the decision to exit these operations, which were part of our Europe segment, due to continued operating losses and limited market share. These operations were considered immaterial for discontinued operations accounting treatment.
	As a result of the divestiture, we recorded a net pre-tax loss in continuing operations of $13.9 million during the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014, primarily related to inventory write-downs, involuntary termination benefits and lease obligations, of which $7.0 million was recorded in cost of sales and $6.9 million was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of November 1, 2014, we had transferred or otherwise ceased daily operations in all of our stores in Spain. We may incur additional charges related to the final shutdown of these operations, which we expect to be complete by the end of the fiscal year.
	As of November 1, 2014, our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet included approximately $11.9 million in receivables, net, $3.8 million in accounts payable and $6.2 million in accrued liabilities primarily comprised of severance, lease obligations and certain customer liabilities associated with the exit of our Spain operations.
Acquisitions	'
	2	Acquisitions and Divestitures
	Acquisitions
	Technology Brands. During the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014, in connection with the continued expansion of our Technology Brands business, Spring Mobile completed acquisitions of certain AT&T resellers and Simply Mac completed an acquisition of an authorized Apple retailer for total consideration of $72.9 million ($70.4 million net of cash acquired). We recorded an immaterial amount of goodwill related to these acquisitions. We continue to believe that our Spring Mobile and Simply Mac businesses represent important strategic growth opportunities for us within the specialty retail marketplace and also provide avenues for diversification relative to our core operations in the video game retail marketplace.

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation	'
	3	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
	The following is a summary of the stock-based awards granted during the periods indicated:
			39 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014						39 Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
			Shares			Weighted Average			Shares			Weighted Average
						Grant Date Fair						Grant Date Fair
						Value						Value
			(In thousands, except per share data)
	Stock options – time-vested		283			$	12.37		457			$	7.1
	Restricted stock awards – time-vested		437			38.64			916			24.82
	Restricted stock awards – performance-based		182			38.52			262			24.82
	Total stock-based awards		902						1,635
	For stock options granted, we record stock-based compensation expense in earnings based on the grant-date fair value. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This valuation model requires the use of subjective assumptions, including expected option life, expected volatility, expected dividend yield and expected employee forfeiture rate. We use historical data to estimate the option life, dividend yield and the employee forfeiture rate, and use historical volatility when estimating the stock price volatility. The following assumptions were used with respect to the stock options granted:
		39 Weeks Ended
		November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013
	Volatility	46.5	%		46.4	%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%		1	%
	Expected life (years)	5.5			5.6
	Expected dividend yield	3.4	%		4.3	%
	Total stock-based compensation recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses was as follows for the periods indicated:
			13 Weeks Ended							39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,				November 2,			November 1,				November 2,
			2014				2013			2014				2013
			(In millions)
	Stock-based compensation expense		$	1.5			$	5.2		$	14.2			$	16.7
	As of November 1, 2014, the unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of our stock-based awards was $35.3 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2013 was $3.6 million and $27.6 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013 was $9.9 million and $48.7 million, respectively.

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	'
	4	Computation of Net Income per Common Share
	Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing the net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Under the treasury stock method, potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share if their effect would be antidilutive.
	A reconciliation of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows:
			13 Weeks Ended				39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,		November 2,		November 1,		November 2,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
			(In millions, except per share data)
	Net income		$	56.4	$	68.6	$	149	$	133.7
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		111.9		116.8		113.5		117.7
	Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)		1		1.3		0.9		1.2
	Common shares and dilutive potential common shares		112.9		118.1		114.4		118.9
	Net income per common share:
	Basic		$	0.5	$	0.59	$	1.31	$	1.14
	Diluted		$	0.5	$	0.58	$	1.3	$	1.12
	(1)	Excludes 1.6 million and 1.1 million share-based awards for the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2013, respectively, and 1.6 million share-based awards for each of the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013, because their effects were antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments	'
	5	Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Financial Instruments
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value accounting guidance applies to our foreign currency contracts, which include forward exchange contracts, foreign currency options and cross-currency swaps, our Company-owned life insurance policies with a cash surrender value and certain nonqualified deferred compensation liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in periods subsequent to initial recognition.
	Fair value accounting guidance requires disclosures that categorize assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market-corroborated inputs. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability reflecting our assumptions about pricing by market participants.
	We value our foreign currency contracts, Company-owned life insurance policies with cash surrender values and certain nonqualified deferred compensation liabilities based on Level 2 inputs using quotations provided by major market news services, such as Bloomberg, and industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices, time value, volatility factors, and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. When appropriate, valuations are adjusted to reflect credit considerations, generally based on available market evidence.
	The following table provides the fair value of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
			November 1,			November 2,			February 1,
			2014			2013			2014
	Assets
	Foreign currency contracts
	Other current assets		$	14.1		$	2.6		$	0.9
	Other noncurrent assets		11.8			—			0.5
	Company-owned life insurance(1)		7.3			5.5			7.1
	Total assets		$	33.2		$	8.1		$	8.5
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts
	Accrued liabilities		$	10.2		$	12.7		$	21.3
	Other long-term liabilities		4.7			3.5			2.2
	Nonqualified deferred compensation(2)		1.2			1.1			1.1
	Total liabilities		$	16.1		$	17.3		$	24.6
	(1)	Recognized in other non-current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	(2)	Recognized in accrued liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	We use foreign currency contracts to manage currency risk primarily related to intercompany loans denominated in non-functional currencies and certain foreign currency assets and liabilities. These foreign currency contracts are not designated as hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair values of these derivatives are recognized in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the re-measurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities. The total gross notional value of derivatives related to our foreign currency contracts was $777.7 million, $653.4 million and $640.6 million as of November 1, 2014, November 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014, respectively.
	Activity related to derivative instruments and the offsetting impact of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities recognized in selling, general and administrative expense is as follows (in millions):
			13 Weeks Ended						39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Gains (losses) on the change in fair value of derivative instruments		$	12.2		$	2.5		$	22.6		$	(7.8	)
	Gains (losses) on the re-measurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities		(12.4		)	(2.6		)	(21.5		)	10.8
	Total		$	(0.2	)	$	(0.1	)	$	1.1		$	3
	We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We are exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of our derivative financial instruments and cash equivalent investments. We manage counterparty risk according to the guidelines and controls established under our comprehensive risk management and investment policies. We continuously monitor our counterparty credit risk and utilize a number of different counterparties to minimize our exposure to potential defaults. We do not require collateral under derivative or investment agreements.
	Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
	In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, we record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as required by GAAP. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges. We did not record any significant impairment charges related to assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the 13 and 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 or November 2, 2013, respectively.
	Other Fair Value Disclosures
	The carrying values of our cash equivalents, receivables, net and accounts payable approximate the fair value due to their short-term maturities.
	As of November 1, 2014, our Senior Notes had a carrying value of $350.0 million and a fair value of $353.9 million. The fair value of the Senior Notes was determined based on quoted market prices obtained through an external pricing source which derives its price valuations from daily marketplace transactions, with adjustments to reflect the spreads of benchmark bonds, credit risk and certain other variables. We have determined this to be a Level 2 measurement as all significant inputs into the quote provided by our pricing source are observable in active markets.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	6	Debt
	Issuance of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2019. On September 24, 2014, we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 5.50% senior notes due October 1, 2019 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.50% per annum with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year beginning on April 1, 2015. The Senior Notes were sold in a private placement and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. The Senior Notes were offered in the U.S. to “qualified institutional buyers” pursuant to the exemption from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act and in exempted offshore transactions pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
	The Senior Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of September 24, 2014, by and among the Company, certain subsidiary guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee and will mature on October 1, 2019. The net proceeds from the offering of $343.7 million were used to pay down the remaining outstanding balance of our revolving credit facility, which is described more fully below, and will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions, dividends and stock buybacks. The outstanding balance of the Senior Notes at November 1, 2014 was $350.0 million. We incurred fees and expenses related to the Senior Notes offering of $6.3 million, which were capitalized during the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and will be amortized as interest expense over the term of the notes.
	The indenture governing the Senior Notes does not contain financial covenants but does contain covenants which place certain restrictions on us and our subsidiaries, including limitations on asset sales, additional liens, investments, stock repurchases, dividends, distributions, the incurrence of additional debt and the repurchase debt that is junior to the Senior Notes. These covenants are subject to certain exceptions and qualifications.
	The indenture contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, breaches of covenants, failure to pay certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, may be declared immediately due and payable. These amounts automatically become due and payable if an event of default relating to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization occurs.
	Revolving Credit Facility. On January 4, 2011, we entered into a $400 million credit agreement, which we amended and restated on March 25, 2014 and further amended on September 15, 2014 (the “Revolver”). The Revolver is a five-year, asset-based facility that is secured by substantially all of our assets and the assets of our domestic subsidiaries. Availability under the Revolver is subject to a monthly borrowing base calculation. The Revolver includes a $50 million letter of credit sublimit. Prior to the March 2014 amendments, the Revolver was scheduled to mature in January 2016. The amendments extended the maturity date to March 25, 2019; increased the expansion feature under the Revolver from $150 million to $200 million, subject to certain conditions; and revised certain other terms, including a reduction of the fee we are required to pay on the unused portion of the total commitment amount. We believe the extension of the maturity date of the Revolver to March 2019 helps to limit our exposure to potential tightening or other adverse changes in the credit markets. The September 15, 2014 amendment amended certain covenants to permit the issuance of the Senior Notes.
	Borrowing availability under the Revolver is limited to a borrowing base which allows us to borrow up to 90% of the appraisal value of the inventory, in each case plus 90% of eligible credit card receivables, net of certain reserves. The borrowing base provides for borrowing up to 92.5% of the appraisal value during the fiscal months of August through October. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow under the Revolver by an amount equal to the face value of the letters of credit. Our ability to pay cash dividends, redeem options and repurchase shares is generally permitted, except under certain circumstances, including if either 1) excess availability under the Revolver is less than 30%, or is projected to be within 12 months after such payment or 2) if excess availability under the Revolver is less than 15%, or is projected to be within 12 months after such payment, and the fixed charge coverage ratio, as calculated on a pro-forma basis for the prior 12 months is 1.1:1.0 or less. In the event that excess availability under the Revolver is at any time less than the greater of (1) $30 million or (2) 10% of the lesser of the total commitment or the borrowing base, we will be subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant of 1.0:1.0.
	The Revolver places certain restrictions on us and our subsidiaries, including limitations on asset sales, additional liens, investments, loans, guarantees, acquisitions and the incurrence of additional indebtedness. Absent consent from our lenders, we may not incur more than $1 billion of senior secured debt and $750 million of additional unsecured indebtedness to be limited to $250 million in general unsecured obligations and $500 million in unsecured obligations to finance acquisitions valued at $500 million or more.
	The per annum interest rate under the Revolver is variable and is calculated by applying a margin (1) for prime rate loans of 0.25% to 0.75% above the highest of (a) the prime rate of the administrative agent, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% or (c) the London Interbank Offered (“LIBO”) rate for a 30-day interest period as determined on such day plus 1.00%, and (2) for LIBO rate loans of 1.25% to 1.75% above the LIBO rate. The applicable margin is determined quarterly as a function of our average daily excess availability under the facility. In addition, we are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.25% for any unused portion of the total commitment under the Revolver. As of November 1, 2014, the applicable margin was 0.5% for prime rate loans and 1.5% for LIBO rate loans.
	The Revolver provides for customary events of default with corresponding grace periods, including failure to pay any principal or interest when due, failure to comply with covenants, any material representation or warranty made by us or the borrowers proving to be false in any material respect, certain bankruptcy, insolvency or receivership events affecting us or our subsidiaries, defaults relating to certain other indebtedness, imposition of certain judgments and mergers or the liquidation of the Company or certain of its subsidiaries. During the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014, we borrowed $626 million and subsequently repaid $626 million under the Revolver. Average borrowings under the Revolver for the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 were $94.9 million. Our average interest rate on those outstanding borrowings for the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 was 1.8%. As of November 1, 2014, total availability under the Revolver was $391.6 million, with no outstanding borrowings and outstanding standby letters of credit of $8.3 million. We are currently in compliance with the requirements of the Revolver.
	In September 2007, our Luxembourg subsidiary entered into a discretionary $20 million Uncommitted Line of Credit (the “Line of Credit”) with Bank of America. There is no term associated with the Line of Credit and Bank of America may withdraw the facility at any time without notice. The Line of Credit is available to our foreign subsidiaries for use primarily as a bank overdraft facility for short-term liquidity needs and for the issuance of bank guarantees and letters of credit to support operations. As of November 1, 2014, there were no cash overdrafts outstanding under the Line of Credit and bank guarantees outstanding totaled $3.8 million.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	7	Commitments and Contingencies
	In the ordinary course of business, we are, from time to time, subject to various legal proceedings, including matters involving wage and hour employee class actions and consumer class actions. We may enter into discussions regarding settlement of these and other types of lawsuits, and may enter into settlement agreements, if we believe settlement is in the best interest of our stockholders. We do not believe that any such existing legal proceedings or settlements, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Significant_Products

Significant Products	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Significant Products	'
	8	Significant Products
	Beginning with our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we expanded the categories included in our disclosures on sales and gross profit by category to reflect recent changes in our business, the expansion of categories previously included in Other and our management emphasis as we operate in the future. Our previous categories of New Video Game Hardware and New Video Game Software remain unchanged.
	We have expanded our previous category of Pre-owned Video Game Products to include value-priced, or closeout, products and this category is now referred to as the Pre-owned and Value Video Game Products category. We believe there is an opportunity to purchase closeout and overstocked inventory from publishers, distributors and other retailers which is older new product but can be acquired for less than typical new release product costs. This product can then be resold in our Video Game Brands stores and on our websites as value-priced product. Our sales of this product in the past have yielded significantly higher margins than new video game products, yet lower margins than pre-owned video game products.
	In the past, all other products we sold were categorized into “Other,” which included video game accessories, digital products, new and pre-owned mobile products, consumer electronics, revenues from our PowerUp Rewards program and Game Informer subscription sales, strategy guides, toys and PC entertainment software. We are separating our historical Other category into the following new categories:
	•	Video Game Accessories, which includes new accessories for use with video game consoles and hand-held devices and software, such as controllers, gaming headsets and memory cards;
	•	Digital, which includes revenues from the sale of DLC, full game downloads, Xbox Live, PlayStation Plus and Nintendo network points and subscription cards, other prepaid digital currencies and time cards, Kongregate, Game Informer digital subscriptions and PC digital downloads;
	•	Mobile and Consumer Electronics, which includes revenues from selling new and pre-owned mobile devices and consumer electronics in Video Game Brands stores and all revenues from our Technology Brands stores;
	•	Other, which includes revenues from the sales of PC entertainment software, toys, strategy guides and revenues from PowerUp Pro loyalty members receiving Game Informer magazine in physical form.
	The following tables set forth net sales and gross profit (in millions) and gross profit percentages by significant product category for the periods indicated:
			13 Weeks Ended								39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,				November 2,				November 1,				November 2,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
			Net		Percent		Net		Percent		Net		Percent		Net		Percent
			Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total
	Net Sales:
	New video game hardware		$	449.7	21.5	%	$	181.8	8.6	%	$	1,219.90	21	%	$	571.4	10.7	%
	New video game software		743.7		35.5	%	1,133.10		53.8	%	1,800.50		30.9	%	2,266.10		42.3	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products		499.3		23.9	%	486.6		23.1	%	1,660.30		28.5	%	1,587.90		29.6	%
	Video game accessories		132.6		6.4	%	98		4.6	%	385.2		6.7	%	316.5		6	%
	Digital		54.9		2.6	%	46		2.2	%	163.3		2.8	%	151.6		2.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics		126		6	%	56		2.7	%	340.3		5.8	%	167.6		3.1	%
	Other		86		4.1	%	105.2		5	%	250.4		4.3	%	294.6		5.5	%
	Total		$	2,092.20	100	%	$	2,106.70	100	%	$	5,819.90	100	%	$	5,355.70	100	%
			13 Weeks Ended								39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,				November 2,				November 1,				November 2,
			2014				2013				2014				2013
			Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross
			Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit
					Percent				Percent				Percent				Percent
	Gross Profit:
	New video game hardware		$	48.4	10.8	%	$	13.7	7.5	%	$	124.6	10.2	%	$	49.4	8.6	%
	New video game software		172.7		23.2	%	249.1		22	%	415.6		23.1	%	496.2		21.9	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products		237.8		47.6	%	216.6		44.5	%	798.3		48.1	%	738		46.5	%
	Video game accessories		49.9		37.6	%	38.1		38.9	%	146.8		38.1	%	126.4		39.9	%
	Digital		35.2		64.1	%	31.9		69.3	%	105		64.3	%	104.3		68.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics		50.5		40.1	%	9.3		16.6	%	128.1		37.6	%	38.2		22.8	%
	Other		27.7		32.2	%	39.7		37.7	%	81.1		32.4	%	105.6		35.8	%
	Total		$	622.2	29.7	%	$	598.4	28.4	%	$	1,799.50	30.9	%	$	1,658.10	31	%

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	9	Segment Information
	We operate our business in four Video Game Brands segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe; and a Technology Brands segment, which was added in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and includes the operations of our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket Wireless businesses. We identify segments based on a combination of geographic areas and management responsibility. Each of the segments includes significant retail operations with all Video Game Brands stores engaged in the sale of new and pre-owned video game systems and software and related accessories and Technology Brands stores engaged in the sale of consumer electronics and wireless products and services. Segment results for the United States include retail operations in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico; our electronic commerce Web site www.gamestop.com; Game Informer magazine; our leading browser-based game site www.kongregate.com; a digital PC game distribution platform available at www.gamestop.com/pcgames; and our online consumer electronics marketplace available at www.buymytronics.com. Segment results for Canada include retail and e-commerce operations in Canada and segment results for Australia include retail and e-commerce operations in Australia and New Zealand. Segment results for Europe include retail operations in 10 European countries and e-commerce operations in five countries. The Technology Brands segment includes retail operations in the United States. We measure segment profit using operating earnings, which is defined as income from continuing operations before intercompany royalty fees, net interest expense and income taxes. Transactions between reportable segments consist primarily of royalties, management fees, intersegment loans and related interest. There were no intersegment sales during the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 or the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013.
	The reconciliation of segment profit to earnings before income taxes for the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, is as follows (in millions):
	13 weeks ended November 1, 2014		United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
			States
	Net sales		$	1,349.50	$	113.1	$	145.8	$	398.5		$	85.3	$	2,092.20
	Segment operating earnings (loss)		70.3		7.9		6.4		(4.7		)	9.9		89.8
	Interest income													0.1
	Interest expense													(3.2		)
	Earnings before income taxes													$	86.7
	13 weeks ended November 2, 2013		United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
			States
	Net sales		$	1,434.80	$	125.4	$	137.3	$	409.2		$	—	$	2,106.70
	Segment operating earnings		70.3		11.2		10.1		17.5			—		109.1
	Interest income													0.3
	Interest expense													(1.0		)
	Earnings before income taxes													$	108.4
	The reconciliation of segment profit to earnings before income taxes for the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, is as follows (in millions):
	39 weeks ended November 1, 2014		United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
			States
	Net sales		$	3,848.20	$	286.3	$	404.4	$	1,065.50		$	215.5	$	5,819.90
	Segment operating earnings (loss)		212.4		11.5		13		(27.5		)	23		232.4
	Interest income													0.4
	Interest expense													(5.2		)
	Earnings before income taxes													$	227.6
	39 weeks ended November 2, 2013		United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
			States
	Net sales		$	3,730.10	$	281.1	$	363.8	$	980.7		$	—	$	5,355.70
	Segment operating earnings (loss)		206.5		13		12.7		(17.1		)	—		215.1
	Interest income													0.5
	Interest expense													(3.4		)
	Earnings before income taxes													$	212.2

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	10	Subsequent Events
	Dividend
	On November 11, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to our stockholders of $0.33 per share of Class A Common Stock payable on December 16, 2014 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2014. Future dividends will be subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
	Share Repurchases
	On November. 11, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized $500.0 million of funds to be used to repurchase shares of our Class A Common Stock. This new authorization replaces the $500.0 million stock repurchase plan announced in November 2013, which had approximately $176.4 million remaining at the time of the new authorization.
	As of December 3, 2014, we have purchased an additional 0.8 million shares of our Class A Common Stock for an average price per share of $41.15 since November 1, 2014.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Background
	GameStop Corp. (“GameStop,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a global family of specialty retail brands that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple. As the world's largest multichannel video game retailer, we sell new and pre-owned video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, video game accessories, as well as new and pre-owned mobile and consumer electronics products and other merchandise primarily through our GameStop, EB Games and Micromania stores. We sell consumer electronics, mobile products and wireless services primarily through our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket Wireless stores. As of November 1, 2014, we operated 6,664 stores, in the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe, which are primarily located in major shopping malls and strip centers. We also operate electronic commerce Web sites www.gamestop.com, www.ebgames.com.au, www.ebgames.co.nz, www.gamestop.ca, www.gamestop.it, www.gamestop.ie, www.gamestop.de, www.gamestop.co.uk and www.micromania.fr. The network also includes: www.kongregate.com, our leading browser-based game site; Game Informer magazine, the world's leading print and digital video game publication; a digital PC game distribution platform available at www.gamestop.com/pcgames; iOS and Android mobile applications; and our online consumer electronics marketplace available at www.buymytronics.com. We also own and operate a certified Apple reseller selling Apple consumer electronic products in the United States under the name Simply Mac; Spring Mobile, an authorized AT&T reseller operating AT&T branded wireless retail stores in the United States; and pre-paid wireless stores under the name Cricket Wireless (an AT&T brand) as part of our expanding relationship with AT&T. We operate our business in four Video Game Brands segments: United States, Canada, Australia and Europe; and a Technology Brands segment, which was added in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year comprised of the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014 ("fiscal 2013") and includes the operations of our Simply Mac, Spring Mobile and Cricket Wireless businesses.
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of our subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the periods presented. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all disclosures required under GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended February 1, 2014 (the “2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. Changes in the estimates and assumptions used by us could have a significant impact on our financial results. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Due to the seasonal nature of our business, the results of operations for the 13 and 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending January 31, 2015 (“fiscal 2014”).
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash
	Restricted cash of $13.4 million, $10.6 million and $16.4 million as of November 1, 2014, November 2, 2013 and February 1, 2014, respectively, consists primarily of bank deposits serving as collateral for bank guarantees issued on behalf of our foreign subsidiaries and is included in other noncurrent assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from the sales of our products is recognized at the time of sale, net of sales discounts and net of an estimated sales return reserve, based on historical return rates, with a corresponding reduction in cost of sales. Our sales return policy is generally limited to less than 30 days and as such our sales returns are, and have historically been, immaterial.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, as part of its ongoing efforts to assist in the convergence of U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09 related to revenue recognition. The new guidance sets forth a new five-step revenue recognition model which replaces the prior revenue recognition guidance in its entirety and is intended to eliminate numerous industry-specific pieces of revenue recognition guidance that have historically existed in U.S. GAAP. The underlying principle of the new standard is that a business or other organization will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects in exchange for the goods or services. The standard also requires more detailed disclosures and provides additional guidance for transactions that were not addressed completely in the prior accounting guidance. The ASU provides alternative methods of initial adoption and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements as well as the appropriate method of adoption.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08 related to reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. Specifically, the ASU amends the definition of a discontinued operation, expands disclosure requirements for transactions that meet the definition of a discontinued operation and requires entities to disclose additional information about individually significant components that are disposed of or held for sale and do not qualify as discontinued operations. Additionally, entities will be required to reclassify assets and liabilities of a discontinued operation for all comparative periods presented in the statement of financial position and to separately present certain information related to the operating and investing cash flows of the discontinued operation, for all comparative periods, in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending January 30, 2016 and will be adopted on a prospective basis for all disposals (except disposals classified as held for sale prior to the adoption date) or components initially classified as held for sale in periods beginning on or after the adoption date, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments	'
	We have revised the presentation of outstanding checks in our prior period financial statements as indicated in the tables below. Previously, we reduced cash and liabilities when the checks were presented for payment and cleared our bank accounts. We now reduce cash and liabilities when the checks are released for payment. The impacts of revising our financial statements for the specified prior periods are as follows:
	Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 2, 2013:	As Previously Reported		Revision			As Revised
		(In millions)
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	649.1	$	(177.2	)	$	471.9
	Total current assets	2,634.70		(177.2		)	2,457.50
	Total assets	4,742.20		(177.2		)	4,565.00
	Accounts payable	1,501.80		(145.2		)	1,356.60
	Accrued liabilities	991		(32.0		)	959
	Total current liabilities	2,492.80		(177.2		)	2,315.60
	Total liabilities	2,594.90		(177.2		)	2,417.70
	Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013:	As Previously Reported		Revision			As Revised
		(In millions)
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	889.3	$	84.2		$	973.5
	Net cash flows provided by operating activities	406		84.2			490.2
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	635.8		(261.4		)	374.4
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	649.1		(177.2		)	471.9

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp1

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted	'
	The following is a summary of the stock-based awards granted during the periods indicated:
			39 Weeks Ended November 1, 2014						39 Weeks Ended November 2, 2013
			Shares			Weighted Average			Shares			Weighted Average
						Grant Date Fair						Grant Date Fair
						Value						Value
			(In thousands, except per share data)
	Stock options – time-vested		283			$	12.37		457			$	7.1
	Restricted stock awards – time-vested		437			38.64			916			24.82
	Restricted stock awards – performance-based		182			38.52			262			24.82
	Total stock-based awards		902						1,635
Assumptions used on Stock Options Granted	'
	The following assumptions were used with respect to the stock options granted:
		39 Weeks Ended
		November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013
	Volatility	46.5	%		46.4	%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.7	%		1	%
	Expected life (years)	5.5			5.6
	Expected dividend yield	3.4	%		4.3	%
Stock-Based Compensation Recognized in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	'
	Total stock-based compensation recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses was as follows for the periods indicated:
			13 Weeks Ended							39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,				November 2,			November 1,				November 2,
			2014				2013			2014				2013
			(In millions)
	Stock-based compensation expense		$	1.5			$	5.2		$	14.2			$	16.7

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss1

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share	'
	A reconciliation of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share is as follows:
			13 Weeks Ended				39 Weeks Ended
			November 1,		November 2,		November 1,		November 2,
			2014		2013		2014		2013
			(In millions, except per share data)
	Net income		$	56.4	$	68.6	$	149	$	133.7
	Weighted average common shares outstanding		111.9		116.8		113.5		117.7
	Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)		1		1.3		0.9		1.2
	Common shares and dilutive potential common shares		112.9		118.1		114.4		118.9
	Net income per common share:
	Basic		$	0.5	$	0.59	$	1.31	$	1.14
	Diluted		$	0.5	$	0.58	$	1.3	$	1.12
	(1)	Excludes 1.6 million and 1.1 million share-based awards for the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and the 13 weeks ended November 2, 2013, respectively, and 1.6 million share-based awards for each of the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and 39 weeks ended November 2, 2013, because their effects were antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi1

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table provides the fair value of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recorded in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (in millions):
		November 1,			November 2,			February 1,
		2014			2013			2014
	Assets
	Foreign currency contracts
	Other current assets	$	14.1		$	2.6		$	0.9
	Other noncurrent assets	11.8			—			0.5
	Company-owned life insurance(1)	7.3			5.5			7.1
	Total assets	$	33.2		$	8.1		$	8.5
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency contracts
	Accrued liabilities	$	10.2		$	12.7		$	21.3
	Other long-term liabilities	4.7			3.5			2.2
	Nonqualified deferred compensation(2)	1.2			1.1			1.1
	Total liabilities	$	16.1		$	17.3		$	24.6
Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Transaction	'
	Activity related to derivative instruments and the offsetting impact of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities recognized in selling, general and administrative expense is as follows (in millions):
		13 Weeks Ended						39 Weeks Ended
		November 1,			November 2,			November 1,			November 2,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Gains (losses) on the change in fair value of derivative instruments	$	12.2		$	2.5		$	22.6		$	(7.8	)
	Gains (losses) on the re-measurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities	(12.4		)	(2.6		)	(21.5		)	10.8
	Total	$	(0.2	)	$	(0.1	)	$	1.1		$	3

Significant_Products_Tables

Significant Products (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Sales and Percentage of Total Net Sales by Significant Product Category	'
	The following tables set forth net sales and gross profit (in millions) and gross profit percentages by significant product category for the periods indicated:
		13 Weeks Ended								39 Weeks Ended
		November 1,				November 2,				November 1,				November 2,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		Net		Percent		Net		Percent		Net		Percent		Net		Percent
		Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total		Sales		of Total
	Net Sales:
	New video game hardware	$	449.7	21.5	%	$	181.8	8.6	%	$	1,219.90	21	%	$	571.4	10.7	%
	New video game software	743.7		35.5	%	1,133.10		53.8	%	1,800.50		30.9	%	2,266.10		42.3	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products	499.3		23.9	%	486.6		23.1	%	1,660.30		28.5	%	1,587.90		29.6	%
	Video game accessories	132.6		6.4	%	98		4.6	%	385.2		6.7	%	316.5		6	%
	Digital	54.9		2.6	%	46		2.2	%	163.3		2.8	%	151.6		2.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics	126		6	%	56		2.7	%	340.3		5.8	%	167.6		3.1	%
	Other	86		4.1	%	105.2		5	%	250.4		4.3	%	294.6		5.5	%
	Total	$	2,092.20	100	%	$	2,106.70	100	%	$	5,819.90	100	%	$	5,355.70	100	%
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Percentages by Significant Product Category	'
		13 Weeks Ended								39 Weeks Ended
		November 1,				November 2,				November 1,				November 2,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross		Gross
		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit		Profit
				Percent				Percent				Percent				Percent
	Gross Profit:
	New video game hardware	$	48.4	10.8	%	$	13.7	7.5	%	$	124.6	10.2	%	$	49.4	8.6	%
	New video game software	172.7		23.2	%	249.1		22	%	415.6		23.1	%	496.2		21.9	%
	Pre-owned and value video game products	237.8		47.6	%	216.6		44.5	%	798.3		48.1	%	738		46.5	%
	Video game accessories	49.9		37.6	%	38.1		38.9	%	146.8		38.1	%	126.4		39.9	%
	Digital	35.2		64.1	%	31.9		69.3	%	105		64.3	%	104.3		68.8	%
	Mobile and consumer electronics	50.5		40.1	%	9.3		16.6	%	128.1		37.6	%	38.2		22.8	%
	Other	27.7		32.2	%	39.7		37.7	%	81.1		32.4	%	105.6		35.8	%
	Total	$	622.2	29.7	%	$	598.4	28.4	%	$	1,799.50	30.9	%	$	1,658.10	31	%

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Sales by Segment	'
	The reconciliation of segment profit to earnings before income taxes for the 13 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, is as follows (in millions):
	13 weeks ended November 1, 2014	United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
		States
	Net sales	$	1,349.50	$	113.1	$	145.8	$	398.5		$	85.3	$	2,092.20
	Segment operating earnings (loss)	70.3		7.9		6.4		(4.7		)	9.9		89.8
	Interest income												0.1
	Interest expense												(3.2		)
	Earnings before income taxes												$	86.7
	13 weeks ended November 2, 2013	United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
		States
	Net sales	$	1,434.80	$	125.4	$	137.3	$	409.2		$	—	$	2,106.70
	Segment operating earnings	70.3		11.2		10.1		17.5			—		109.1
	Interest income												0.3
	Interest expense												(1.0		)
	Earnings before income taxes												$	108.4
	The reconciliation of segment profit to earnings before income taxes for the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively, is as follows (in millions):
	39 weeks ended November 1, 2014	United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
		States
	Net sales	$	3,848.20	$	286.3	$	404.4	$	1,065.50		$	215.5	$	5,819.90
	Segment operating earnings (loss)	212.4		11.5		13		(27.5		)	23		232.4
	Interest income												0.4
	Interest expense												(5.2		)
	Earnings before income taxes												$	227.6
	39 weeks ended November 2, 2013	United		Canada		Australia		Europe			Technology Brands		Consolidated
		States
	Net sales	$	3,730.10	$	281.1	$	363.8	$	980.7		$	—	$	5,355.70
	Segment operating earnings (loss)	206.5		13		12.7		(17.1		)	—		215.1
	Interest income												0.5
	Interest expense												(3.4		)
	Earnings before income taxes												$	212.2

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Store			Video Game Brands
				Segment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of Stores	6,664	'	'	'
Number of Operating Segments	'	'	'	4
Restricted cash	$13.40	$16.40	$10.60	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Prior Period Adjustments (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Feb. 01, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$374	$471.90	'
Total current assets	2,443.70	2,457.50	1,949.60
Total assets	4,641.60	4,565	4,091.40
Accounts payable	1,316.10	1,356.60	783.9
Accrued liabilities	814.6	959	861.7
Total current liabilities	2,151.40	2,315.60	1,726
Total liabilities	2,633	2,417.70	1,840
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	500.2	973.5	'
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	36.6	490.2	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	536.2	374.4	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	374	471.9	'
Scenario, Previously Reported	'	'	'
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	649.1	'
Total current assets	'	2,634.70	'
Total assets	'	4,742.20	'
Accounts payable	'	1,501.80	'
Accrued liabilities	'	991	'
Total current liabilities	'	2,492.80	'
Total liabilities	'	2,594.90	'
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	'	889.3	'
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	'	406	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	'	635.8	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	'	649.1	'
Restatement Adjustment	'	'	'
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'	-177.2	'
Total current assets	'	-177.2	'
Total assets	'	-177.2	'
Accounts payable	'	-145.2	'
Accrued liabilities	'	-32	'
Total current liabilities	'	-177.2	'
Total liabilities	'	-177.2	'
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	'	84.2	'
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	'	84.2	'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	'	-261.4	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	'	($177.20)	'

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Income (Loss)	$13.90	'	'
Total consideration paid, net of cash received	'	70.4	62.6
Technology Brands	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total consideration paid	'	72.9	'
Total consideration paid, net of cash received	'	70.4	'
GameStop Iberia [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cost of sales	7	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	6.9	'	'
Receivables, net	11.9	11.9	'
Accounts Payable	3.8	3.8	'
Accrued liabilities	$6.20	$6.20	'

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp2

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock-Based Awards Granted (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Total Stock-Based Awards	902	1,635
Stock options - time-vested	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Stock Options	283	457
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Options	12.37	7.1
Restricted stock awards - time-vested	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted Stock Awards	437	916
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awards Other than Options	38.64	24.82
Restricted stock awards - performance-based	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted Stock Awards	182	262
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Awards Other than Options	38.52	24.82

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp3

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Assumptions used on Stock Options Granted (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Volatility	46.50%	46.40%
Risk-free interest rate	1.70%	1.00%
Expected life (years)	'5 years 6 months 5 days	'5 years 7 months 6 days
Expected dividend yield	3.40%	4.30%

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp4

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Recognized in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Detail) (Selling, General and Administrative Expense, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	'	'	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$1.50	$5.20	$14.20	$16.70

Accounting_for_StockBased_Comp5

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1.6	1.1	1.6	1.6
Stock options - time-vested	'	'	'	'
Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation expense	35.3	'	35.3	'
Weighted average period related to unrecognized compensation expense	'	'	'1 year 9 months 18 days	'
Total intrinsic values of options exercised during the period	3.6	27.6	9.9	48.7

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss2

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Reconciliation of Common Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$56.40	$68.60	$149	$133.70
Weighted average common shares outstanding	111.9	116.8	113.5	117.7
Dilutive effect of options and restricted shares on common stock(1)	1	1.3	0.9	1.2
Common shares and dilutive potential common shares	112.9	118.1	114.4	118.9
Net income (loss) per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.50	$0.59	$1.31	$1.14
Diluted	$0.50	$0.58	$1.30	$1.12

Computation_of_Net_Income_Loss3

Computation of Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Reconciliation of Common Shares Used in Calculating Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive restricted shares and options excluded from computation of EPS	1.6	1.1	1.6	1.6

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi2

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014		Feb. 01, 2014		Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'		'		'
Company-owned life insurance	$7.30	[1]	$7.10	[1]	$5.50	[1]
Total assets	33.2		8.5		8.1
Liabilities	'		'		'
Nonqualified deferred compensation	1.2	[2]	1.1	[2]	1.1	[2]
Total liabilities	16.1		24.6		17.3
Other current assets	'		'		'
Assets	'		'		'
Foreign Currency Contracts	14.1		0.9		2.6
Other noncurrent assets	'		'		'
Assets	'		'		'
Foreign Currency Contracts	11.8		0.5		0
Accrued liabilities	'		'		'
Liabilities	'		'		'
Foreign Currency Contracts	10.2		21.3		12.7
Other long-term liabilities	'		'		'
Liabilities	'		'		'
Foreign Currency Contracts	$4.70		$2.20		$3.50
[1]	(1) Recognized in other non-current assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
[2]	(2) Recognized in accrued liabilities in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi3

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Gains and Losses on Derivative Instruments and Foreign Currency Transaction (Detail) (Selling, General and Administrative Expense, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	'	'	'	'
Fair Value Derivative Contract Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Gain Loss Included In Earnings [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gains (losses) on the changes in fair value of derivative instruments	$12.20	$2.50	$22.60	($7.80)
Gains (losses) on the re-measurement of related intercompany loans and foreign currency assets and liabilities	-12.4	-2.6	-21.5	10.8
Total	($0.20)	($0.10)	$1.10	$3

Fair_Value_Measurements_and_Fi4

Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Nov. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Notional value of foreign currency derivatives gross	$777.70	$640.60	$653.40
Unsecured Debt | Senior Notes 5.5% due 2019 [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'
Senior Notes	350	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$353.90	'	'

Debt_Narrative_Detail

Debt - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

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9 Months Ended

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Nov. 01, 2014

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Line of credit facility, asset restrictions

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'Availability to borrow under the Revolver is limited to a borrowing base which allows us to borrow up to 90% of the appraisal value of the inventory, in each case plus 90% of eligible credit card receivables, net of certain reserves. Letters of credit reduce the amount available to borrow under the Revolver by an amount equal to the face value of the letters of credit.

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Line of credit facility, dividend restrictions

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'Our ability to pay cash dividends, redeem options and repurchase shares is generally permitted, except under certain circumstances, including if Revolver excess availability is less than 20%, or is projected to be within 12 months after such payment.

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Line of credit facility, covenant terms

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'In the event that excess availability under the Revolver is at any time less than the greater of (1) $40.0 million or (2) 12.5% of the lesser of the total commitment or the borrowing base, we will be subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant of 1.11.0.

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Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity percentage

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90.00%

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Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Credit Card Receivables, Percentage

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90.00%

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Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity, Expected Percentage

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92.50%

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Threshold for revolver excess availability

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30.00%

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Projected revolver usage percentage of the borrowing base during the prospective 12-month period, which is subject to meeting a fixed charge coverage ratio

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15.00%

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Pro Forma, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

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1.1

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Fixed charge coverage ratio

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1

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Commitment or the borrowing base, amount

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30,000,000

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Lesser of the total commitment or the borrowing base, percentage

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10.00%

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Interest Rate Margin

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1.25%

1.75%

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0.25%

0.75%

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Percentage in addition to the effective rate

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1.00%

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0.50%

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Line of credit facility unused capacity commitment fee percentage

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0.25%

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Applicable margin rate

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1.50%

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0.50%

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Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity

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1,000,000,000

750,000,000

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Line Of Credit facility, for general unsecured obligations

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250,000,000

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Line Of credit facility, available for finance acquisitions

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500,000,000

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Borrowings from the revolver

626,000,000

130,000,000

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Repayments of revolver borrowings

626,000,000

130,000,000

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Outstanding balance under revolving credit Facility

0

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0

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Average borrowings under revolver

94,900,000

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Average interest rate under revolver

1.80%

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Total availability under the revolver

391,600,000

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Letters of credit outstanding

8,300,000

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Credit agreement, date

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Cash overdrafts outstanding

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0

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Bank guarantees outstanding

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$3,800,000

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Significant_Products_Sales_and

Significant Products - Sales and Percentage of Total Net Sales by Significant Product Category (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$2,092.20	$2,106.70	$5,819.90	$5,355.70
Percent of Total	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
New Video Game Hardware	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	449.7	181.8	1,219.90	571.4
Percent of Total	21.50%	8.60%	21.00%	10.70%
New Video Game Software	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	743.7	1,133.10	1,800.50	2,266.10
Percent of Total	35.50%	53.80%	30.90%	42.30%
Pre-Owned Video Game Products	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	499.3	486.6	1,660.30	1,587.90
Percent of Total	23.90%	23.10%	28.50%	29.60%
Video Game Accessories	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	132.6	98	385.2	316.5
Percent of Total	6.40%	4.60%	6.70%	6.00%
Digital	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	54.9	46	163.3	151.6
Percent of Total	2.60%	2.20%	2.80%	2.80%
Mobile and Consumer Electronics	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	126	56	340.3	167.6
Percent of Total	6.00%	2.70%	5.80%	3.10%
Other	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$86	$105.20	$250.40	$294.60
Percent of Total	4.10%	5.00%	4.30%	5.50%

Significant_Products_Gross_Pro

Significant Products - Gross Profit and Gross Profit Percentages by Significant Product Category (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	$622.20	$598.40	$1,799.50	$1,658.10
Gross Profit Percent	29.70%	28.40%	30.90%	31.00%
New Video Game Hardware	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	48.4	13.7	124.6	49.4
Gross Profit Percent	10.80%	7.50%	10.20%	8.60%
New Video Game Software	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	172.7	249.1	415.6	496.2
Gross Profit Percent	23.20%	22.00%	23.10%	21.90%
Pre-Owned Video Game Products	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	237.8	216.6	798.3	738
Gross Profit Percent	47.60%	44.50%	48.10%	46.50%
Video Game Accessories	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	49.9	38.1	146.8	126.4
Gross Profit Percent	37.60%	38.90%	38.10%	39.90%
Digital	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	35.2	31.9	105	104.3
Gross Profit Percent	64.10%	69.30%	64.30%	68.80%
Mobile and Consumer Electronics	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	50.5	9.3	128.1	38.2
Gross Profit Percent	40.10%	16.60%	37.60%	22.80%
Other	'	'	'	'
Product Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross Profit	$27.70	$39.70	$81.10	$105.60
Gross Profit Percent	32.20%	37.70%	32.40%	35.80%

Segment_Information_Sales_by_S

Segment Information - Sales by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$2,092.20	$2,106.70	$5,819.90	$5,355.70
Operating Income (Loss)	89.8	109.1	232.4	215.1
Interest income	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.5
Interest expense	-3.2	-1	-5.2	-3.4
Earnings before income tax expense	86.7	108.4	227.6	212.2
United States	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	1,349.50	1,434.80	3,848.20	3,730.10
Operating Income (Loss)	70.3	70.3	212.4	206.5
Canada	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	113.1	125.4	286.3	281.1
Operating Income (Loss)	7.9	11.2	11.5	13
Australia And New Zealand	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	145.8	137.3	404.4	363.8
Operating Income (Loss)	6.4	10.1	13	12.7
Europe	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	398.5	409.2	1,065.50	980.7
Operating Income (Loss)	-4.7	17.5	-27.5	-17.1
Technology Brands	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	85.3	0	215.5	0
Operating Income (Loss)	$9.90	$0	$23	$0

Narrative_Detail

- Narrative (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2014
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Segment Reporting Description Of Segments	'Segment results for the United States include retail operations in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico; the electronic commerce Web site www.gamestop.com; Game Informer magazine; the online video gaming Web site www.kongregate.com; a digital PC game distribution platform available at www.gamestop.com/pcgames; and an online consumer electronics marketplace available at www.buymytronics.com.
United States	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of states the entity operates	50
Europe | Retail Site	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of countries in which the entity operates	10
Europe | E- Commerce	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of countries in which the entity operates	5

Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De

Subsequent Events - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 19, 2013	Dec. 03, 2014	Nov. 11, 2014	Nov. 11, 2014
						Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend, per share	$0.33	$0.28	$0.99	$0.83	'	'	$0.33	'
Cash dividend, payment date	'	'	'	'	'	'	16-Dec-14	'
Cash dividend, date of record	'	'	'	'	'	'	25-Nov-14	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	'	'	'	'	$500	'	'	$500
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	'	'	'	'	$176.40	'	'	'
Share repurchase, shares	'	'	'	'	'	0.8	'	'
Share repurchase, average Price Per Share	'	'	'	'	'	$41.15	'	'