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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct. 27, 2012
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Feb. 02, 2013
Segment
Store
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Jan. 28, 2012
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Jan. 29, 2011
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Oct. 27, 2012
Trade Names
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Jan. 28, 2012
Trade Names
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Jan. 28, 2012
Trade Names
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Feb. 02, 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment
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Jan. 28, 2012
Sony Computer Entertainment
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Jan. 29, 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment
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Feb. 02, 2013
Activision
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Jan. 28, 2012
Activision
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Jan. 29, 2011
Activision
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Feb. 02, 2013
Nintendo
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Jan. 28, 2012
Nintendo
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Jan. 29, 2011
Nintendo
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Feb. 02, 2013
Microsoft
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Jan. 28, 2012
Microsoft
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Jan. 29, 2011
Microsoft
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Feb. 02, 2013
Electronic Arts
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Jan. 28, 2012
Electronic Arts
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Jan. 29, 2011
Electronic Arts
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Feb. 02, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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Jan. 28, 2012
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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Jan. 29, 2011
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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Feb. 02, 2013
Loyalty Program
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Jan. 28, 2012
Loyalty Program
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Jan. 29, 2011
Loyalty Program
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Feb. 02, 2013
United States
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Jan. 28, 2012
United States
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Oct. 27, 2012
Australia
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Feb. 02, 2013
Australia
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Jan. 28, 2012
Australia
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Oct. 27, 2012
CANADA
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Feb. 02, 2013
CANADA
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Jan. 28, 2012
CANADA
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Oct. 27, 2012
Europe
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Feb. 02, 2013
Europe
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Jan. 28, 2012
Europe
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Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold rights
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Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold rights
Maximum
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Feb. 02, 2013
Advertising relationships
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Feb. 02, 2013
Favorable leasehold interests
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Feb. 02, 2013
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Minimum
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Feb. 02, 2013
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Maximum
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Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold Improvements
Minimum
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Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold Improvements
Maximum
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| Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of stores | 6,602 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of operating business segments | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory reserves | $ 83.8 | $ 67.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Estimated useful lives | 2 years | 10 years | 3 years | 10 years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, impairment losses | 8.8 | 11.2 | 1.5 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 6.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill write off | 3.3 | 3.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill impairments | 627.0 | 627.0 | 0 | 107.1 | 107.1 | 100.3 | 100.3 | 419.6 | 419.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Excess fair value over carrying value | 10.00% | 9.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets useful life | 6 years | 20 years | 10 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets useful life | Over the expected lease term not to exceed 20 years, with no residual value | Over their remaining lease term with no expected residual value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 44.9 | 37.8 | 44.9 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 44.9 | 37.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of rewards | 58.8 | 61.7 | 64.7 | 40.6 | 50.0 | 21.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Check and credit card processing fees | 54.2 | 65.1 | 69.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Advertising expenses | 63.9 | 65.0 | 62.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction gains and (losses) | 2.5 | (0.6) | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency transactions description | The foreign currency transaction gains and losses are primarily due to the decrease or increase in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to the functional currencies in the countries the Company operates in internationally. The foreign currency transaction gains and (losses) are primarily due to volatility in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and euro. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Option to purchase common stock granted | 0 | 0 | 1,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average fair value of option to purchase common stock granted, per share | $ 7.88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bank guarantees relating to international store leases | $ 21.0 | $ 18.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New product purchases, concentration percentage | 17.00% | 15.00% | 16.00% | 16.00% | 11.00% | 12.00% | 14.00% | 16.00% | 16.00% | 13.00% | 17.00% | 18.00% | 11.00% | 13.00% | 10.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||