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GameStop is blocked in Syria, as of .

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American retailer for video games, consoles, accessories, and digital game codes

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Browsing and buying on GameStop's website could not be reached from a Syrian connection: a page reading "Sorry, you have been blocked" replaced gamestop.com.

Landing pageFails

GameStop's website did not load from a Syrian connection on desktop: gamestop.com showed "Sorry, you have been blocked. You are unable to access gamestop.com".

Sign-upFails

Sign-up could not be reached from Syria because the whole gamestop.com site returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

Sign-inFails

Sign-in could not be reached from Syria because the whole gamestop.com site returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

PaymentFails

Paying at GameStop could not be reached from Syria because the whole gamestop.com site returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading a GameStop membership could not be reached from Syria because the whole gamestop.com site returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, GameStop is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting GameStop directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.