GameStop Launches Uber Eats Delivery for Games and Consoles
GameStop is moving into everyday delivery by partnering with Uber Eats, letting customers browse select GameStop items inside the delivery app and schedule drop-off like a food order. The move comes as the company continues pushing a potential $56 billion buyout of eBay, a plan that hinges on how games and collectibles could fit into its broader strategy.
Key takeaways
- GameStop has partnered with Uber Eats to sell games and collectibles through the delivery app.
- Customers can search for GameStop inside Uber Eats’ “Retail” or “Electronics” hubs, with local inventory varying by area.
- Delivery timing supports ASAP or customer-selected delivery windows, with real-time driver tracking.
- The Uber Eats experience shown by the reporter included a $6 delivery fee.
- This is one of many retailers on Uber Eats, including Best Buy, Home Depot, PetSmart, and Target.
- Separately, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen remains focused on a proposed eBay buyout for $56 billion despite eBay saying it does not plan to sell.
GameStop items now available via Uber Eats
Through the new partnership, users can open Uber Eats and visit the “Retail” or “Electronics” hubs to find GameStop. The app also supports searching for GameStop directly, and what’s available depends on local stock at the user’s location.
In the app example described in the announcement, customers were able to see a range of products, including newly launched Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced from Ubisoft, various collectibles, and consoles such as the Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The listing also included everyday items like Red Bull cans.
Ordering works similarly to standard food delivery: users can choose ASAP delivery or select a specific delivery time. After placing an order, Uber Eats shows the delivery driver in real time. In the reported example, the delivery fee displayed was $6.
Broader retail rollout and GameStop’s eBay push
GameStop joins an expanding lineup of retailers already available on Uber Eats. Other companies listed include Best Buy, Home Depot, PetSmart, and Target, among others.
In a separate development, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is continuing efforts toward an ambitious buyout of eBay valued at $56 billion. eBay has stated it does not plan to sell, but Cohen has indicated he may pursue a hostile takeover and has discussed how video games could play a major role in his plans if the acquisition succeeds.
GameStop has also recently been tied to industry changes around physical media. After Sony announced plans to end physical game disc releases in 2028, some expected negative implications for GameStop given its physical-game sales. However, GameStop’s stock price rose following the announcement, and one cited reason was that software is currently the smallest part of its business—an area where the company has increasingly leaned toward collectibles.
