On June 27,GameStopannounced that its Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on all pre-owned video games is returning as a Pro Exclusive promotion. Although the returningGameStopoffer is valid on pre-owned copies of games likeMario Kart 8 DeluxeandSuper Mario 3D All-Stars, access requires customers to upgrade their accounts to a Pro membership, currently priced at $25 per year.
The return of GameStop’s promotion came as a bookend to a month fraught with controversy. During the Switch 2’s launch on June 5, consoles sold at a GameStop store in Staten Island, New York, were found to have had the receipts stapled to the front of the unit’s box. The staples punctured the Switch 2’s box and damaged the system’s screen, which made the new Nintendo console unusable. However,GameStop addressed the stapler incidentand confirmed it was isolated to just one store. The retailer worked with Nintendo to compensate all affected customers with replacement Switch 2 consoles at no additional cost.
AlthoughGameStop has also started to pivot toward selling trading cards, the retailer revealed that a popular offer has returned.According to GameStop’s site, the Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on all pre-owned video games is back as an exclusive offer for Pro members. Ergo, GameStop customers must have an active Pro membership or start one for $25 per year to take advantage of the promotion. GameStop stated that pre-owned titles likeMario and Luigi: Brothership,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, andCall of Duty: Black Ops 6are included in the Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer, so Pro members can choose whichever titles they want to get the best deals.
GameStop Brings Back Buy 2 Get 1 Free Offer on Pre-Owned Games for Pro Members
However, it is unclear how long this current promotion will last. Theprevious Buy 2 Get 1 Free period from GameStop was held in Apriland was also exclusive to Pro members for its duration. However, GameStop customers who do not have a Pro membership can check back with the retailer for additional offers held throughout the year that are available to all users, regardless of Pro membership status. Alongside the Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion, GameStop Pro users will also have perks like free shipping on all orders over $54 and an additional 5% discount on pre-owned games, collectibles, and clearance items.
Along with the Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer on pre-owned games,GameStop also teased a mysterious addition to its stores, though the retailer remains tight-lipped about what it could be. It remains to be seen what other deals GameStop will offer customers throughout the summer.
