Industry glossary
The video games industry has a wide variety of products and genres. The most commonly used are listed below to help you understand more about the dynamic industry that we operate in.Hardware / consoles:
Consoles are used to play video games. GAME Group stores and ecommerce operations stock a full range of consoles. These are:
Apple
Ipod / Ipod Touch
Launched in 2001 as a music player, many Ipods now have the ability to play video games. Apple Ipod information
Microsoft
Xbox 360
Launched in 2005, the Xbox 360 is a home console. Microsoft Xbox 360 information
Microsoft Xbox
Launched in 2002, it was discontinued after the launch of the Xbox 360.
Nintendo
Wii
Launched in 2006, the Wii is a home console which can be controlled using motion sensing controllers. Nintendo Wii information
Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi
The “Dual Screen” is a handheld console, and was originally launched in 2005. The DS Lite was launched in 2006, and the DSi in 2009. Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi information
Sony
Playstation 3 (PS3)
Launched in 2007, the PS3 is a home console. Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) information
Sony Playstation 2 (PS2)
Launched in 2001, the PS2 is a home console. Sony Playstation 2 (PS2) information
Sony Playstation Portable (PSP)
Launched in 2005, the PSP is a handheld console. Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) information
Software:
Each console has its own range of software (games). The variety is enormous, and growing all the time. From action games to singing games, there really is something for everyone.
Please visit one of our commercial websites to experience the full choice of products that are available.
Preowned:
All GAME Group stores offer customers the opportunity to buy games that have been previously owned by another customer. These are sold at a lower price than mint (new) games, and our preowned range is our value proposition. All preowned games have a 28 day guarantee. Preowned information
Trade-in:
All GAME Group stores will buy games from customers once they have finished playing them. It doesn’t matter where it was bought – customers can bring it to one of our stores, where a member of the team will check it and offer a competitive price for it, then display it for sale in our “preowned” range. Trade-in information
Reward Card:
Customers around the world have the opportunity to join the GAME Reward Card scheme. This offers customers points on everything they purchase at GAME – to the value of 2.5% of the purchase, or 5% if the product is preordered. Reward Card information
Other products and services:
For a full range of products and services available, please visit GAME.co.uk.
