Competitor #3: Gamestop Powerup Rewards
The OG of big name gaming perks clubs (or whatever you want to call them), GameStop’s Powerup Rewards. This is the one that GameStop associates won’t stop RAVING about while you’re trying to pay for your game at the counter. It must be good right? Let’s break it down.
Price: $14.99 per year.
Just about the same as what it costs per year at Best Buy, except you only need to commit to a year at a time instead of two. Right on if you’re afraid of commitment.
Gaming Perks: 10% off pre-owned games, 10% trade-in credit, 12-month subscription to GI.
OK, GameStop throws a bunch of stuff at you. You have the highlights above: 10% off all pre-owned games (and accessories), 10% extra trade-in credit on games (and accessories), and a subscription to one of the few print gaming magazines left, Game Informer. You’ll also get a bonus 10% reward points on everything you spend (as compared to the free version that only earns points).
Non-gaming Perks: Spend points on Think Geek and other non-gaming items.
As a member, you’ll earn points for buying stuff that you can then use to get cool geeky and/or video game related accessories from either GameStop or Think Geek.
Other Misc. Bonuses
Upon signing up you’ll get a Buy Two Get One Free coupon for pre-owned games/accessories, 10% off strategy guides, free 250 points for signing up, and exclusive deals/coupons each month. See the full list here.
