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<DefinitionAndReference> |
| <Element Id="gme_PrepaidIncomeTaxesAndAccruedIncomeTaxesPayable"> |
| | <definition> The net change during the reporting period in income taxes receivable, which represents the amount due from tax authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes paid, combined with the net change during the period in the amount of cash payments due to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodShares"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsSold"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SalesRevenueGoodsNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GrossProfit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InterestExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Land"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfCondensedFinancialStatementsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Liabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SharesIssued"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_SignificantProductsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> Significant Products. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AssetsNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueDisclosuresTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_TaxBenefitForExerciseOfStockOptionsAndIssuanceOfSharesUponVestingOfRestrictedStockGrants"> |
| | <definition> Tax benefit for exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SeniorLongTermNotes"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_MinorityInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_ChangesInOtherLongTermLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> The net change during the reporting period in other long-term liabilities that result from activities that generate operating income. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CashFlowSupplementalDisclosuresTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingencies2009"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Assets"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInInventories"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherDepreciationAndAmortization"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DebtDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommitmentsAndContingenciesDisclosureTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_BuildingsAndLeaseholdImprovements"> |
| | <definition> Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. Also, carrying amount at the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable asset that is an addition or improvement to assets held under lease arrangement. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_ProfitLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_FixturesAndEquipment"> |
| | <definition> Carrying amount at the balance sheet date for long-lived, depreciable assets commonly used in stores and offices. Examples include store fixtures, desks and chairs. Also, carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of long-lived, depreciable asset used in production process to produce goods and include warehouse equipment. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_ExerciseOfStockOptionsAndIssuanceOfSharesUponVestingOfRestrictedStockGrants"> |
| | <definition> Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PrepaidTaxes"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscounts"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentType"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_InventoryNet"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCompensationRelatedCostsShareBasedPaymentsTextBlock"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="gme_ExerciseOfStockOptionsAndIssuanceOfSharesUponVestingOfRestrictedStockGrantsShares"> |
| | <definition> Exercise of stock options and issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock grants shares. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| <Element Id="us-gaap_Goodwill"> |
| | <definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition> |
| | <reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference> |
| | </Element> |
| </DefinitionAndReference> |