v2.4.0.6
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
Oct. 27, 2012
Feb. 02, 2013
Segment
Store
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Oct. 27, 2012
Trade Names
Jan. 28, 2012
Trade Names
Jan. 28, 2012
Trade Names
Feb. 02, 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment
Jan. 28, 2012
Sony Computer Entertainment
Jan. 29, 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment
Feb. 02, 2013
Activision
Jan. 28, 2012
Activision
Jan. 29, 2011
Activision
Feb. 02, 2013
Nintendo
Jan. 28, 2012
Nintendo
Jan. 29, 2011
Nintendo
Feb. 02, 2013
Microsoft
Jan. 28, 2012
Microsoft
Jan. 29, 2011
Microsoft
Feb. 02, 2013
Electronic Arts
Jan. 28, 2012
Electronic Arts
Jan. 29, 2011
Electronic Arts
Feb. 02, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jan. 28, 2012
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jan. 29, 2011
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Feb. 02, 2013
Loyalty Program
Jan. 28, 2012
Loyalty Program
Jan. 29, 2011
Loyalty Program
Feb. 02, 2013
United States
Jan. 28, 2012
United States
Oct. 27, 2012
Australia
Feb. 02, 2013
Australia
Jan. 28, 2012
Australia
Oct. 27, 2012
CANADA
Feb. 02, 2013
CANADA
Jan. 28, 2012
CANADA
Oct. 27, 2012
Europe
Feb. 02, 2013
Europe
Jan. 28, 2012
Europe
Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold rights
Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold rights
Maximum
Feb. 02, 2013
Advertising relationships
Feb. 02, 2013
Favorable leasehold interests
Feb. 02, 2013
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Minimum
Feb. 02, 2013
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Maximum
Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold Improvements
Minimum
Feb. 02, 2013
Leasehold Improvements
Maximum
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%