This history of GameStop began in 1984 when it started out as Babbage’s Etc. LLC. Then it merged with Funco, Inc in 1999 after Barnes & Noble bought them. It was in 2000 that the name was changed to GameStop. Reasons to join the GameStop PowerUp Rewards Program:

  • free to join
  • receive member only invitations to private events
  • get early notice of sales, promotions & other offers
  • earn points to redeem for rewards ($1 = 10 points)
  • opportunity to join the PowerUp Rewards Pro membership:
    • all the benefits of the free program
    • 300-point Pro enrollment/upgrade/renewal bonus
    • get buy 2, get 1 free welcome offer after set up
    • 20 points per dollar spent
    • 10% extra credit when you trade games and accessories
    • 10% off pre-owned games and accessories
    • $50 in exclusive offers every month
    • 12 issues of Game Informer magazine

NOTE: please visit the site directly to verify the details and obtain more information.

Before you can get the most of your new GameStop PowerUp Rewards Program account, you will need to register for it. If you are a customer that needs to activate your personal GameStop PowerUp Rewards Program account, read below. We have provided a quick “how to” activation guide below to activate your GameStop PowerUp Rewards Program account online.

how to activate – GameStop PowerUp Rewards Program

what you need in advance:

  • internet access
  • be at least 13 years of age
  • personal information

what to do if you want to activate your personal GameStop PowerUp Rewards Program account online: