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Gross Profit and Gross Profit Percentages by Significant Product Category (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Jul. 28, 2012
Apr. 28, 2012
Jan. 28, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Jul. 30, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Jan. 29, 2011
Product Information [Line Items]                      
Gross Profit $ 974.9 [1] $ 557.4 [2] $ 519.3 $ 599.9 $ 943.2 [3] $ 572.9 [4] $ 543.2 $ 620.2 $ 2,651.5 $ 2,679.5 $ 2,537.6
Gross Profit Percent                 29.80% 28.10% 26.80%
New Video Game Hardware
                     
Product Information [Line Items]                      
Gross Profit                 101.7 113.6 124.9
Gross Profit Percent                 7.60% 7.00% 7.30%
New Video Game Software
                     
Product Information [Line Items]                      
Gross Profit                 786.3 839.0 819.6
Gross Profit Percent                 21.90% 20.70% 20.70%
Pre-Owned Video Game Products
                     
Product Information [Line Items]                      
Gross Profit                 1,170.1 1,221.2 1,140.5
Gross Profit Percent                 48.10% 46.60% 46.20%
All Other - PC Entertainment and other Software, Accessories and Magazines
                     
Product Information [Line Items]                      
Gross Profit                 $ 593.4 $ 505.7 $ 452.6
Gross Profit Percent                 38.50% 39.80% 34.40%
[1] The results of operations for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 include asset impairments of $1.9 million.
[2] The results of operations for the third quarter of the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 include goodwill impairments of $627.0 million and asset impairments of $51.8 million.
[3] The results of operations for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012 include asset impairments and restructuring charges of $81.2 million and debt extinguishment expense of $0.4 million.
[4] The results of operations for the third quarter of the fiscal year ended January 28, 2012 include debt extinguishment expense of $0.6 million.