GRAPEVINE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2006--GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME)(NYSE:GME.B), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced today the launch of "Sign Up and Ride," a consumer sweepstakes offering the ultimate ride for any gamer, a custom-built Microsoft Xbox 360 Chopper. One lucky grand prize winner will be able to make tracks with this bike whose design is influenced by the power of new the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Thirty-nine other winners will be able to claim one of the following prizes, including:

    --  Sharp HDTV AQOUS Television Sets

    --  Alienware Area-51 m5500 Versatile Performance Computers

    --  Xbox 360 Consoles

    --  Xbox 360 Starter Accessory Kits (exclusively-bundled)

    --  Signature Martin Bros. Jackets

From now until May 24, 2006, customers who make purchases of $25 or more at any participating GameStop or EB Games store will receive an access code to complete their registration online through gaming news and information powerhouse GameInformer.com. Winners must meet residency and age qualifications. Void where prohibited by law.

"The Sign-Up and Ride Sweepstakes taps into the passion and excitement of Microsoft's Xbox 360 cutting-edge entertainment," indicated Jack Beuttell, GameStop's Senior Vice President of Marketing. "This exclusive promotional alliance fuses together what gamers want: entertainment products that push the limits of gaming and the ultimate entertainment accessory, a ride that pushes the limits of the road."

The Xbox 360 custom motorcycle was commissioned by GameStop and Microsoft from world-renowned builder Joe Martin of Martin Brothers Bikes located in Dallas, TX.

There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. For complete rules and sweepstakes details, visit GameInformer.com and click on the sweepstakes banner. By entering the sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by those published rules.

Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

About Gamestop

Headquartered in Grapevine, TX, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 4,490 retail stores across the United States and in fourteen countries worldwide. The company also owns two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com. GameStop Corp. sells the most popular new software, hardware and game accessories for the PC and next generation video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells computer and video game magazines and strategy guides, action figures, and other related merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate Website: http://www.gamestop.com/investor-relations/.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and business realize their full potential.

About Game Informer

Game Informer Magazine and GameInformer.com serve as the final word on computer and video games. Featuring the most trusted news, previews, reviews, codes and strategies in the industry, Game Informer Magazine is ranked as the 38th largest U.S. consumer magazine and is 175% larger in circulation than its closest games magazine competitor.

    CONTACT: Media Contact:
             Chris Olivera
             Director, Public & Media Relations
             GameStop Corp.
             817-424-2130

    SOURCE: GameStop Corp.