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GameStop kicks off holiday layaway program

The global game retailer GameStop is launching its holiday layaway program and promising to boast the most popular products for consumers.

October 2, 2015

Global game retailer GameStop is launching its holiday layaway program and promising to boast the most popular products for consumers.

The layaway program will be available through Dec. 20 and allow shoppers to reserve and pay for specific games and devices ahead of the holiday buying rush with a minimum downpayment of $25.

"The holidays have a tendency of sneaking up on people, and causing stress during a time meant for joy and sharing gifts with loved ones," said Eric Bright, director of merchandising, in an announcement. "We have listened to feedback from our customers and are starting layaway earlier than ever before this year. By offering customers the opportunity to reserve and pay for a product over time through our layaway program, GameStop is making shopping easier and more affordable for gift-givers this holiday season."

GameStop is offering customers the opportunity to purchase the following items through its 2015 holiday layaway program:

Consoles:

• Nintendo Wii U Mario Kart 8 Bundle

• Nintendo 3DS XL (Black & Red)

• Microsoft Xbox One Gears of War Bundle (500Gb)

• Sony PlayStation Vita (Wifi)

Headsets:

• PS4/PS3 Sony Gold Wireless Headset

• PS4 Stealth 500P Headset

• Xbox One Turtlebeach XO1 Headset

• Xbox One Astro A40 Headset

Hard drives:

• PS4 1TB Solid State Hybrid hard drive

• Xbox One/Xbox 360 2TB Portable hard drive

Upcoming items (dates not specified as yet):

• PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle

• PlayStation Vita Aqua Blue

• Xbox One Holiday Bundle

• Xbox One Elite console