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GAME and gamestation, the UK’s leading games retailers today announces that it will be stocking Blu-ray films and music. Launched to coincide with the release of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray, the retailers’ move into Blu-ray responds to the functionality of the PlayStation 3.
As consoles become more sophisticated, GAME and gamestation are helping customers to make the most of their hardware, whilst giving gamers a one-stop destination to meet all their gaming needs. The PlayStation 3, which was recently discounted and is now priced less than �200, has a built-in Blu-ray player and by selling Blu-ray discs, GAME and gamestation are giving gamers the chance to use their consoles to their full potential.
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Around 300 GAME and gamestation stores will be selling over 60 Blu-ray titles at launch including Fast and Furious 5, Sucker Punch, True Grit and Source Code and will promote the top ten titles each week in its own specific section in-store. Customers will also be able to take advantage of the trade-in initiatives available which will allow them to trade in games and Blu-ray titles for store credit to buy other product.
Alongside this, around 200 GAME and gamestation stores will be stocking selected chart music with albums from artists including the award winning Adele, Kings of Leon and Arctic Monkeys being available from launch.
Neil Ashurst, head of UK PR at GAME said: “At GAME we are dedicated to giving our customers everything they need for the ultimate gaming experience. The PS3 console is now under �200 and for that price gamers are getting a great Blu-ray player as well as one of the best consoles out there. We know gamers want to make the most of their console and use all its available functions, we are therefore delighted to be offering customers the chance to buy Blu-ray and music through both retailers.”