"Our strong third quarter sales results give us great momentum as we enter the new console cycle," GameStop CEO Paul Raines said in a statement. "Consumer appetite for the new consoles is very strong judging by last week's successful PS4 launch and the excitement for tonight's Xbox One launch event." GameStop is expecting its fourth quarter to continue showing growth for the company, with comparable store sales forecast to be up 2-9 percent, with diluted earnings per share ranging from $1.97 to $2.14. For the full year, GameStop has forecast comparable store sales up 1.5-4.5 percent, with earnings per share in the $3.08 to $3.25 range.