GameStop: Trade-In PS2 System+ Get $100 Trade-In Credit Towards ANY System Exp 10/12

[junglalien]

fixed... Its funny all the people that bad mouth Game Stop around here when all you have to do is look at the front page and ad banners to see who pwns this site. Let me explain my level of cheapness and deal searching. I will not pay 40-60 for any video game. I'll wait until I can get a game for under $20. I always wanted a PSP but I wasn't going to spend $200 on one. Since I had retired PS2 doing nothing in the basement this was a good chance to get one for $100.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Hey cheapyp just ignore the clowns that think they elitist for scronging pennnies to get games for outdated systems for years now. Some of us have to take breaks in our gaming throughout life. I was programing apple IIcs in the 80s. I had the original pong on a black and white TV as a child. I had a ColecoVision ADAM computer as well as the obvoius atari 2600 NES etc... Whenever I hear them call someone a noob I laugh. If they spent a little more time on a real life rather than playin Video Game Fourm Elitist maybe they wouldn't have to be the absolute cheapest person on the planet.

I was programming Apple IIE's in computer class back in the mid to late 80's too, but it doesn't make me a computer programmer.

Seriously, no one is trying to be 'elitist', but if CheadyP had actually READ the first post or CALLED Gamestop, they would've known what was required for this deal without having to repeat their same question every so often until someone answers them.

And unfortunately, I'm noticing that it's more or less newbies who pester the shit out of other people to do their legwork FOR them. This also happens in the Blockbuster/Gamerush thread and is JUST as annoying there.

The phone is a great invention though, I must say, though I wish more people would use it.

As for the cheapness or not of yours, some of us actually prefer to wait till $5-10 as the price on a clearance game before we'll pick it up. My reason is mainly being burned by some seriously craptastic games in the past, plus I want to get more for my $$$ than 2-3 games.

I've only bought 2 games at full retail in the past year. One was the GTA IV SE, the other was Mercenaries 2, but that was paid for using cheap BBV credit.

As for Gamestop though, I rarely buy their shit and I only trade in dead or dying systems and scratched up or disc only games to them. I figure, why mess with their usual crap inventory by actually giving them something that's in good shape. :razz:

[Cheadyp]

I read the first post in its entirety. I didn't ask any questions that were specifically mentioned in the first post. I asked if you I had to have the ps2 box. Again, never been or sold anything to gamestop. I didn't know if needing the case was implied.



And unfortunately, I'm noticing that it's more or less newbies who pester the shit out of other people to do their legwork FOR them. This also happens in the Blockbuster/Gamerush thread and is JUST as annoying there.


This is a fucking forum. I'm not going to call gamestop and ask if I need a box when I can just ask on here. I'm also not going to read through hundreds of posts when I can just easily get the answer from someone who already knows.

[n8rockerasu]

fixed...

Try again. Ya know, for an alleged computer programmer, your attention to detail leaves something to be desired... And with all this "elitist" talk going on, you seem to be the only one flaunting your "video game resume". :-s

[muhsheesuh]

I read the first post in its entirety. I didn't ask any questions that were specifically mentioned in the first post. I asked if you I had to have the ps2 box. Again, never been or sold anything to gamestop. I didn't know if needing the case was implied.



This is a fucking forum. I'm not going to call gamestop and ask if I need a box when I can just ask on here. I'm also not going to read through hundreds of posts when I can just easily get the answer from someone who already knows.

You can actually save more amount of time by calling gamestop and asking an associate that actually works there instead of waiting for a reply on a forum from someone who most likely does not work there.

[Guerrilla]

I'm not going to call gamestop and ask if I need a box when I can just ask on here.
:shame: And you wonder why people are getting annoyed by you? Seriously, if you needed to know the answer "within an hour" then your best bet was to call. Why? Because this isn't a grey area subject and so an employee will have no problem telling you the detailed terms of the deal.

There's no excuse for laziness, and further fighting on this point won't earn you any respect here.

[Distrato]

As for Gamestop though, I rarely buy their shit and I only trade in dead or dying systems and scratched up or disc only games to them. I figure, why mess with their usual crap inventory by actually giving them something that's in good shape. :razz:

Wow way to be an asshole. So while you bitch about Gamestop having faulty hardware and poor disc you continue to give them your shitty stuff.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Wow way to be an asshole. So while you bitch about Gamestop having faulty hardware and poor disc you continue to give them your shitty stuff.

The irony, huh? He complains about GS in just about every thread he participates in, though, so I just skip over what he has to say.

[Cheadyp]

:shame: And you wonder why people are getting annoyed by you? Seriously, if you needed to know the answer "within an hour" then your best bet was to call. Why? Because this isn't a grey area subject and so an employee will have no problem telling you the detailed terms of the deal.

There's no excuse for laziness, and further fighting on this point won't earn you any respect here.

I was wondering if I need a box. That's it. I wasn't wondering something like what the trade in value of all of my games was, just if I needed a box. Anyone who has taken advantage of this deal would know the answer.

And I don't understand how my "laziness" is so much worse that everyone else who is asking questions in this thread. A large percentage of them could be easily answered by an employee at gamestop, are quite a few are even answered in the first post.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4913756&postcount=241

What do people

[neophile]

No, it is NOT two dual shock 2 controllers, just one. you can talk to whoever you want from gamestop, but ultimately they have to honor what it says on the poster, and on the poster in fine print it says only ONE of the 2 controllers has to be a dual shock 2 and it specifically says the other CAN be a third party controller.


if you don't believe me, wanna bet? :booty:

The website says this:


Trade in your PS2, memory card, Sony(1st party) dual shock controller and 4 games and receive $100 toward any new system.

Expires: 10/12/08. Offer not good on cash trades. Games with a trade value of less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. PS3 hardware subject to availability by location. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers.Which means an extra Sony DS controller, not a third party one. The PS2 includes everything it comes with normally when you buy it new. So one Sony DS controller with the system and a separate Sony DS controller.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, when I did the similar deal, it had to be two DS controllers. As the above poster mentioned, when you trade in a system, it has to have the cables and a controller. If not, I am going to assume they charge you a refurb fee.

[n8rockerasu]

The website says this:

Which means an extra Sony DS controller, not a third party one. The PS2 includes everything it comes with normally when you buy it new. So one Sony DS controller with the system and a separate Sony DS controller.

I understand what you're saying, and pretty much agree with the wording of the ad. BUT, the crux of it is whether they normally accept system trade ins with a third party controller. I know when I rebought a Gamecube about 5 months ago, they gave me some crappy third party controller with it. SO, if they're selling systems like that, I say they better damn well take them like that too.

[emperorx]

The Gamestop at Oakland Plaza in Troy, MI had no problem accepting my fat PS2 and my friend's fat PS2, each with one DualShock2 and one 3rd party controller. The trade-in values on the games were:

Raiden III $3
Hot Shots Golf Fore $3
Final Fantasy X $5
DDRMAX2 $7

The EB Games at Somerset Collection in Troy, MI would not take my PS2 because they wanted two DualShock2 controllers. I have one DualShock2 and a thrid party. When I had called earlier, the clerk told me DualShock2 and extra controller, not two DualShock2s.

After nearly losing the memory card I handed them, they are finishing the trade-in for a DS Lite and then the clerk looks at the big poster advertising this deal which does indeed state, "extra Dualshock2 controller" and also has two Dualshock2 controllers pictured. They apologized to me and said that they could not do the deal without another Dualshock2.

I am going to call around to other Gamestops tomorrow to see if one will do it without the extra Dualshock2. Otherwise, I am going to look for a cheap Dualshock2. Anyway, here are five games that were worth $2 or more today:

Guilty Gear X
DDRMAX2
Raiden III
Final Fantasy X
Hot Shots Golf Fore

[donut]

I was wondering if I need a box. That's it. I wasn't wondering something like what the trade in value of all of my games was, just if I needed a box. Anyone who has taken advantage of this deal would know the answer.

And I don't understand how my "laziness" is so much worse that everyone else who is asking questions in this thread. A large percentage of them could be easily answered by an employee at gamestop, are quite a few are even answered in the first post.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4913756&postcount=241

What do people

Again, just call! make your trip within the "hour" you need and then post here the additional details you discovered...calling would have taken you LESS time than all the multiple posts!

by the way, I had asked (many cheapyp pages back) if anyone tried trading in non PS2 games as the GS internet site details of the deal did not specify (store printed materials do specify PS2 games)...I took a print out of it to a store today, a manager agreed I had a point and might just honor the deal when I bring the unit in .... I'll report back later this week .... oh and I was told any PS2 additional controller is fine (3rd party or not...)

[calum93]

It says "new system" does that mean new as in unused, or new as in next gen.? I wanted to trade my fat ps2 which no longer always works and wanted to trade towards a slim.

[muhsheesuh]

New as in unopened and unplayed. I believe ps2's qualify but someone else confirm please.

[Cheadyp]

Look I'm sorry please I don't want everyone to hate me. I don't mean anything bad by all this I will call next time

[vze21gwa]

I have a dilemma with my ps2. On the back of it is the network adapter. Yet, I don't have the original cover of the system. Would they accept it like that or charge a refurb fee?

[bigdaddybruce44]

I have a dilemma with my ps2. On the back of it is the network adapter. Yet, I don't have the original cover of the system. Would they accept it like that or charge a refurb fee?

I'd call your local store and ask (yes, I know, great advice). Whatever you do, don't trade that Network Adapter to them. They go for a pretty penny on eBay.

[ShonnyG112]

Whatever you do, don't trade that Network Adapter to them. They go for a pretty penny on eBay. If you do how much are they willing to give you for it?

[bigdaddybruce44]

If you do how much are they willing to give you for it?

No clue, unfortunately. They have them listed at $15 used, though, so I'd say >$5. I see them constantly going for $40+ on eBay.

[vwbeetlvr]

If you do how much are they willing to give you for it?


$6.00

I tried trading it in at one gamestop and they said they needed the network adapter or the cover. I felt lazy so I went back to trade it in with the adapter and the store's computer was messed up so I went to another gamestop. They told me I didn't need the adapter and would take it with the missing cover. The girl did some weird sweet talking and I ended up trading in on the receipt the adapter for 6.00. I feel really stupid but there is nothing I can do now.

[V878]

I had no idea the PS2 network adapter was still worth so much. I never use that anymore. Thanks.

This deal is tempting for getting a core 360 for only $100. But my PS3 is a non-BC model so I guess it's nice to keep the PS2 if I ever want to go back to those old games.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I had no idea the PS2 network adapter was still worth so much. I never use that anymore. Thanks.No problem, friend. I didn't know, either, until a few weeks ago when they had the $20 off used Xbox and PS2 consoles. People were pointing out that you could buy the "network-ready" PS2 bundle for $60 after coupon, sell the adapter, and basically get the console for like less than $20.

[yesitsreallyjosh]

well, traded in a ps2 and everything else and got 100 dollars off a wii

total came out to 149 flat, since i had over 200 on my edge card


gonna sell it on ebay the week before christmas



gotta love this deal :) glad i was the op, and hope everybody else got what they wanted!

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Wow way to be an asshole. So while you bitch about Gamestop having faulty hardware and poor disc you continue to give them your shitty stuff.

I've never bought any of their 'faulty' hardware, but I've seen enough threads on here and elsewhere about how people had to 'go through 3-5 systems to find ONE that worked'. That's why I won't go and buy systems from them. As for why I trade shitty systems to them, it's simple, they take in shit all day every day and give people nothing for their stuff, so it's my sick way of balancing things out.

Give them shit when they give you shit for your shit.

The irony, huh? He complains about GS in just about every thread he participates in, though, so I just skip over what he has to say.

Not EVERY thread, as I complain about the people asking 'wtf is a penny guide' in the thread I run that has ALL of the pertinent info in the first couple posts.

Either way, there's a simple solution to not liking what I have to say. The ignore feature, it works wonders.

[junglalien]

Look I'm sorry please I don't want everyone to hate me. I don't mean anything bad by all this I will call next time
don't apologize to them. It would have been easier for them to answer you than to whine and bitch about it. The a$$holes in this thread aren't even particpatng in this deal or giving any helpful information.

[drgnasdt]

sorry to interrupt the bashing (and i don't want to get involved in on either side), but I have a random (but pertinent) question:

I call up a few GS's and some said you can trade in as many systems as you want, and some said you can trade in 1 fat and 1 slim, and others said only one.

I was just wondering if anyone knows the current TIV for the fat and slim ps2 consoles on their own (with just the AV cable, power cord, and one controller). I checked the CAG Wiki, and it said $15 (fat) and $40 (slim), but I don't know how accurate that is.

I'm asking because there's the $20 additional credit for used hardware going on now, so I was wondering if that might be worth it (since I actually have multiple PS2s lying around). Also, to trade in a system, can you trade in a random 3rd party controller with it?

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

don't apologize to them. It would have been easier for them to answer you than to whine and bitch about it. The a$$holes in this thread aren't even particpatng in this deal or giving any helpful information.

Actually, I'm still contemplating it myself, but seeing as how I still only have my new in box PStwo slim that I could trade in with this deal I probably WON'T do this deal.

Mind you, I think that telling people to CALL instead of asking for information on an internet message board is more helpful than bitching about the 'a$$holes' as you call us. By the way, it would seem that you took the advice of us assholes by listing your games that you yourself said you were just going to sell for $20 for the lot at a yard sale.

It seems kind of hypocritical to take our advice one minute and call us assholes the next, dontcha think?

Anyway, I'm actually sorry I sidetracked this topic a tad with this pissing match, since none of the newbies asking questions that could be better answered by a simple phone call or looking at the first post will stop because of some of us mentioning that they should just call.

I'm also EXTREMELY biased AGAINST Gamestop, but if I had the spare PS2 to trade in anymore, I'd probably do this since I know the local shop sells some games uber cheap and I can buy a third party memory card there for $5. Plus, I have the spare controllers already, so I would need nothing else(besides the games and memory card).

[swolgam]

I have a fattie with a flip top case. Do you think they would accept that?

[Guerrilla]

I have a fattie with a flip top case. Do you think they would accept that?
Modification = no.

[smiggity]

3rd party Memory Cards are okay, right?

[salparadise78]

I may be beating a dead horse, but I saw people discussing the fine print of the trade in deal, specifically trading in 3rd party controllers as one of the "two dual shock" controllers.

I've traded in two PS2s so far as part of this deal and you can MOST CERTAINLY trade in a third party controller as part of this deal. ONE controller must be a genuine Sony Dual Shock, but the other controller (the one they input as being traded in with the system) can be third party, while the Sony Dual Shock is inputted into their system as the extra controller.

[salparadise78]

Also, both times I bought Pokemon Ltd. Ed. DS's, so you can buy NEW handhelds with this deal.

[n8rockerasu]

I may be beating a dead horse, but I saw people discussing the fine print of the trade in deal, specifically trading in 3rd party controllers as one of the "two dual shock" controllers.

I've traded in two PS2s so far as part of this deal and you can MOST CERTAINLY trade in a third party controller as part of this deal. ONE controller must be a genuine Sony Dual Shock, but the other controller (the one they input as being traded in with the system) can be third party, while the Sony Dual Shock is inputted into their system as the extra controller.

See, that's what I thought. Third party controllers are generally accepted with system trade-ins. The only reason for the demand of a Sony controller is to justify the $100 they're giving you.

[paradoxikus]

See, that's what I thought. Third party controllers are generally accepted with system trade-ins. The only reason for the demand of a Sony controller is to justify the $100 they're giving you.

I have contacted 5 Gamestops in my area, and ALL have said that two 1st party Dual Shock controllers are required in order to get the $100. Looks like it's YMMV on this one.

[uuaww]

just did this at my gamestop, got a silver ds for a ps2 i got for free and 4 games i never played

[bigdaddybruce44]

I have to agree that this controller issue is YMMV, so you should certainly call ahead. When I traded in my PS2, it had to come with a DS2.

[salparadise78]

It is in the fine print right on the poster. You have to make them read it. There is no way they can deny this one. It says clearly on the bottom of the post that one controller can be third party. You just have to be persistent.

I have contacted 5 Gamestops in my area, and ALL have said that two 1st party Dual Shock controllers are required in order to get the $100. Looks like it's YMMV on this one.

[salparadise78]

When you go in, or when you call, say you've read the promotion and all of the fine print forwards and backwards and you are reasonably (absolutely) certain that you can use ONE third party controller. This is not YMMV.

[bigdaddybruce44]

When you go in, or when you call, say you've read the promotion and all of the fine print forwards and backwards and you are reasonably (absolutely) certain that you can use ONE third party controller. This is not YMMV.

I have not seen anything pertaining to this promotion, other than its listing on the TIV page on GS.com, and they make no mention of a third-party controller. I haven't been able to read the fine print on any other material. The point is...many people have already reported being unable to use a third-party controller in the promotion. Thus, YMMV. There are a lot of things that YMMV, unfortunately, when it comes to GS that shouldn't be. It's a reality you have to deal with it. If they won't make good on something, walk away. That is why I and others have suggested calling ahead, just to make sure. No point in wasting a trip to deal with a boneheaded GS employee that simply won't budge, no matter what is presented to him/her.

[n8rockerasu]

All right, I haven't seen the poster up close yet, so I have to clarify, those of you saying that it says 3rd party controllers are ok, does the poster actually have the words "third party" on it, or are you drawing conclusions based on the following list of criteria:

Trade in your PS2, memory card, Sony(1st party) dual shock controller and 4 games and recive $100 toward any new system.

I'm just trying to hammer down specifics on this. I don't want to get into an argument with GS staff if my whole argument is based on CAG interpretation. But if the poster in fact has the words "third party controller acceptable", then we can beat them into submission with it.

[n8rockerasu]

I have not seen anything pertaining to this promotion, other than the mention on the TIV page on GS.com, and they make no mention of a third-party controller. The point is...many people have already reported being unable to use a third-party controller in the promotion. Thus, YMMV.

Well, yeah, there's not much you can do right there if they refuse to honor it, BUT if they're wrong, you can go over their head. We just need verification once and for all of the EXACT wording on the poster. No more loose interpretations.

[salparadise78]

On the poster it says "TWO Sony Dual Shock Controllers," but in the fine print at the bottom of the poster it say, "ONE third party controller" can be included as part of the trade-in.

When the guys entered it into their computers, they would accept the third party controller as being accepted with the PS2, and then the Dual Shock would be accepted as the additional controller. Both times the promotion worked and didn't require any kind of manager's override.

[n8rockerasu]

On the poster it says "TWO Sony Dual Shock Controllers," but in the fine print at the bottom of the poster it say, "ONE third party controller" can be included as part of the trade-in.

Based on that, there's a glaring contradiction. A third party controller cannot be a "Sony Dual Shock" controller. I know a few pages back, someone was examining the possibility of a third party controller being ruled a "dual shock" controller, but no way can it be a "Sony Dual Shock". If those two quotes are truly what the poster says, then GameStop doesn't even understand what they sell. Someone is full of shit somewhere along the line.

[salparadise78]

Sorry, maybe it doesn't say TWO "Sony" dual shocks, however it does say "Two Dual Shock" controllers. It is a very loosely written promo. It doesn't specify what new systems you can use the money toward, nor if the PS2 has to be a slim. The poster implies they want slim PS2s because that's what's on the picture, but their computer system will accept Fats (and one third part controller).

I'm done commenting on this aspect of the promo though. I assure you though, go to gamestop or have one of the employees read the promotion to you, and it says very clearly that one 3rd party controller can be included as part of the deal.

[WiiGame]

damnit! why can't this be for the xbox, I need to get rid of mine

no! why can't it be for Gamecube!! i wanna get rid of that lunch box!! Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!

[n8rockerasu]

Sorry, maybe it doesn't say TWO "Sony" dual shocks, however it does say "Two Dual Shock" controllers. It is a very loosely written promo. It doesn't specify what new systems you can use the money toward, nor if the PS2 has to be a slim. The poster implies they want slim PS2s because that's what's on the picture, but their computer system will accept Fats (and one third part controller).

I'm done commenting on this aspect of the promo though. I assure you though, go to gamestop or have one of the employees read the promotion to you, and it says very clearly that one 3rd party controller can be included as part of the deal.

Sorry to grill you on this, but this is what happens when vague bullshit gets passed around as fact. I understand GameStop isn't the most organized company out there, but I just don't want my main argument to be "Well, so and so on the interwebz said that third party controllers were ok!" Ya feel me? lol 8-)

[paradoxikus]

I'll be popping by my local Gamestop during my lunch break to verify the "fine print" on the poster. However, since all trade ins are subject to "manager approval", I'm guessing that they're not going to budge on the third party controller issue.

EDIT: Just checked, and the sign CLEARLY indicates that the PS2 must include one Playstation controller (1st OR 3rd party), and one Dual Shock. The Store Manager indicated that they still wanted two Dual Shocks (Manager's discretion).

I really hate Gamestop employees, sometimes.

[salparadise78]

That's total BS. I think he's misusing his "manager's discretion." I think the discretion is meant to be used when judging the condition of the trade in items, not reinterpreting the promotion.

I'll be popping by my local Gamestop during my lunch break to verify the "fine print" on the poster. However, since all trade ins are subject to "manager approval", I'm guessing that they're not going to budge on the third party controller issue.

EDIT: Just checked, and the sign CLEARLY indicates that the PS2 must include one Playstation controller (1st OR 3rd party), and one Dual Shock. The Store Manager indicated that they still wanted two Dual Shocks (Manager's discretion).

I really hate Gamestop employees, sometimes.

[bigdaddybruce44]

That's total BS. I think he's misusing his "manager's discretion." I think the discretion is meant to be used when judging the condition of the trade in items, not reinterpreting the promotion.

Well, that's the problem, though. Manager's overstep their authority all the time. Many GS stores will charge a "refurb" free for disc-only games, when that is not the corporate policy, at all.

Again, I have not seen any promotional material in-store. All I see is the online ad, and that doesn't mention anything about third-party controllers. And when it comes to system trade-ins, it's another place where a manager can set his/her own rules. Some people say they have traded in third-party controllers, others say they have been denied.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Well, that's the problem, though. Manager's overstep their authority all the time. Many GS stores will charge a "refurb" free for disc-only games, when that is not the corporate policy, at all.

Again, I have not seen any promotional material in-store. All I see is the online ad, and that doesn't mention anything about third-party controllers. And when it comes to system trade-ins, it's another place where a manager can set his/her own rules. Some people say they have traded in third-party controllers, others say they have been denied.

For the longest time, my local Gamestop stores would allow PS2 trade-ins with ANY controller really(as long as it wasn't a Playstation original non Dual Shock) and even allowed you to trade in the system with an RF switch, which allowed me to keep many of the AV cables that came with the PS2's I was buying to trade to Gamestop.

As long as it says 'Dual Shock' only and not Dual Shock 2, you could probably get away with one of the original PS1 grey Dual Shock controllers, for the spare anyway.

But, I've been told numerous times from my local GS stores that they have been told they can ONLY take in a PS2 with a composite cable and a Sony brand Dual Shock 2. They said it's 'company policy' now. So, I don't see how it can be YMMV if 3-5 stores have told me that that is company policy.

Many of you must just have the still lax employees/stores and thanks to them, they probably still have a buttload of systems that have controllers and wires that don't conform to the standard on the outside of the bleh Gamestop box they sell the systems in.

[n8rockerasu]

Many of you must just have the still lax employees/stores and thanks to them, they probably still have a buttload of systems that have controllers and wires that don't conform to the standard on the outside of the bleh Gamestop box they sell the systems in.

That's all well and good, but if they won't take a system with a third party controller, they better damn well never try to pass one on to me. I don't care if an employee made a mistake and accepted one or not. If it's "company policy" now, they can afford to take the hit and give me a real controller with my used system, rather than screw over their loyal customers.

[bigdaddybruce44]

But, I've been told numerous times from my local GS stores that they have been told they can ONLY take in a PS2 with a composite cable and a Sony brand Dual Shock 2. They said it's 'company policy' now. So, I don't see how it can be YMMV if 3-5 stores have told me that that is company policy.

It's YMMV, because numerous people have reported trading in systems with third-party controllers.

[Gorge]

Here is a quickie that might have been answered before:

They accept fatty PS2's right? More importantly, do they accept PS2's with a broken seal? I had to fix my ps2 because I had DRE's. One more question, I have Monster S-Video cables, I no longer have composite cables is this still a possibility?

[PhrostByte]

Here is a quickie that might have been answered before:

They accept fatty PS2's right? More importantly, do they accept PS2's with a broken seal? I had to fix my ps2 because I had DRE's. One more question, I have Monster S-Video cables, I no longer have composite cables is this still a possibility?

The original post says that fat PS2's are accepted. As far as your broken seal, I think that's YMMV. Depends on whether or not they notice. Same with the S-video cable.. although I don't see why they wouldn't take it.

[souleman96]

I was denied at GS #1 for having a broken seal but went to another and the guy took it no problems. Even finagled the system a bit somehow to allow me to make the trade even though one of my games was only worth 1.50. Ah the rarity of finding a helpful GS employee.

[stone1061]

Traded:
9(?) year old PS2 PHAT system i got on XMAS eve of launch year. Took two tries to get a game to load.
1 Dual shock, 1 3rd party controller, 1 3rd party memory card, a couple Scooby Doo games, Tetris Worlds, and SW Battlefront and got $102.20
Also traded in a GBA SP for $35(using $20 system promo)
Fear Files and NIghts for 25.40(using extra $10 on two games promo)
Returned Vicotorious Boxers Wii for $22.49(bought during B2G1)
5 other PS2 games totaling $15.95
Total $201.4


Got an Xbox 360 Arcarde for 'free'
Use my 1st xbox with flip screen for travel/work, so I can hook this one up permantly to my big ass TV. I'll just swap out hard drive when needed.

Can someone tell me I got a good deal. My wife seems to think it is a waste.
Uh, trading two systems I don't use and games I don't play, and stuff from flipping using 'free' credit?
Seemed like a good deal to me, but i guess she thought I should get something to ebay.
With out taking advantage of all the current promos, i doubt i'd get this deal again.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

That's all well and good, but if they won't take a system with a third party controller, they better damn well never try to pass one on to me. I don't care if an employee made a mistake and accepted one or not. If it's "company policy" now, they can afford to take the hit and give me a real controller with my used system, rather than screw over their loyal customers.

That's what I was going to say as well, was that if I ever bought a system from them, they'd better have it with all first party stuff since I had such a hassle trading in my system a month or two ago.

[n8rockerasu]

That's what I was going to say as well, was that if I ever bought a system from them, they'd better have it with all first party stuff since I had such a hassle trading in my system a month or two ago.

Well, yeah, the only reason I bring it up is because I bought a Gamecube from them like 5 months ago, and they gave me a piece of crap Interact controller with it. So if they're going to dare take the "holier than thou" company policy stance, they better back it up. Otherwise, it's just more BS.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

That's like their policy of adding refurb fees to games that have nothing physically wrong with them. It's a ton of bs, but I guess it's all up to what the DM wants done in the area and our local is a total dick.

I still find the occasional employee who will go against his edicts, but since the turnover rate is so high employees usually end up being fired and most of the newer ones go by his policies word for word.

As far as Interact controllers go though, they were the best third party ones made, while the Mad Catz ones are pure garbage by comparison. The Gamestop branded ones are actually far, far worse than even Mad Catz, if that's at all possible.

My one buddy stupidly had 2-3 of the GS brand ones and now has some Mad Catz one that's glitchy as hell. Whenever I go over his house to play a game, I have to take one of my 'spare' PS2 controllers due to the shitty controllers he has.

[drgnasdt]

Don't know if anybody's tried this yet (and I know a lot of people have been asking), but I tried to trade in 2 fat PS2's to get the deal twice for $200 today. Nogo.

Manager told me there was no way I could get the deal twice, and he wouldn't let me "cheat the system."

Ended up getting the deal once, and trading in the other system with just the bare bone accessories (power cable, AV, and one controller). Got around ~$150 in credit, so ended up getting the Ceramic White Singstar PS2 with ~$13 credit from flipping (damn taxes).

I feel sad because my original goal was to get a 360 Arcade "for free" like the guy a few posts above mine, but I guess I should be happy? Those were $20 PS2s from Craigslist, but I had to buy some of the games from a local store (didn't want to trade in mine) and some of the stuff I traded in was actually in good shape.

P.S. Does anybody know what GameStop's policies are for the condition for trading in a first party Dualshock 2 Controller? One of mine's missing the covering to the bottom left analog joystick, and both GameStops I went to said they wouldn't accept that. Any ideas on how to fix it up, or should I just stop trying to trade it in? Thanks!

[Legendbyname]

My PS2 only plays CDs and PSone games, won't play PS2/DVDs. I've tried fixing it but it's a newer phat model and there's no guides. So I would love to get it off my hands. Do they test out the system before they issue you the credit? because it turns on just fine =D

Anyone on here have similar luck?

[PhrostByte]

My PS2 only plays CDs and PSone games, won't play PS2/DVDs. I've tried fixing it but it's a newer phat model and there's no guides. So I would love to get it off my hands. Do they test out the system before they issue you the credit? because it turns on just fine =D

Anyone on here have similar luck?

Maybe you can trick them... if your PS2 will play silver-bottom games (these are printed on CD's) and you trade in 4 silver bottom games, you'll be in luck. An example of a silver bottom game is Rez... but I doubt you'd want to trade that.

[vze21gwa]

Traded:
9(?) year old PS2 PHAT system i got on XMAS eve of launch year. Took two tries to get a game to load.
1 Dual shock, 1 3rd party controller, 1 3rd party memory card, a couple Scooby Doo games, Tetris Worlds, and SW Battlefront and got $102.20
Also traded in a GBA SP for $35(using $20 system promo)
Fear Files and NIghts for 25.40(using extra $10 on two games promo)
Returned Vicotorious Boxers Wii for $22.49(bought during B2G1)
5 other PS2 games totaling $15.95
Total $201.4


Got an Xbox 360 Arcarde for 'free'
Use my 1st xbox with flip screen for travel/work, so I can hook this one up permantly to my big ass TV. I'll just swap out hard drive when needed.

Can someone tell me I got a good deal. My wife seems to think it is a waste.
Uh, trading two systems I don't use and games I don't play, and stuff from flipping using 'free' credit?
Seemed like a good deal to me, but i guess she thought I should get something to ebay.
With out taking advantage of all the current promos, i doubt i'd get this deal again.how is your ps2 9yrs old? anyway, you're lucky to have gotten an arcade for free. and you did get a good deal especially on the Gba sp trade in. They said the $20 coupon didn't work on the GBA SP.

[stone1061]

how is your ps2 9yrs old? anyway, you're lucky to have gotten an arcade for free. and you did get a good deal especially on the Gba sp trade in. They said the $20 coupon didn't work on the GBA SP.
Math is hard and I'm old. I removed the dial up network adapter that I had it hooked up too. Lot of good times playing madden over a phone line.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

My PS2 only plays CDs and PSone games, won't play PS2/DVDs. I've tried fixing it but it's a newer phat model and there's no guides. So I would love to get it off my hands. Do they test out the system before they issue you the credit? because it turns on just fine =D

Anyone on here have similar luck?

Check the PS2 board, since I typed up a guide a while ago. It's fairly easy to crack open your PS2 and get it working long enough to trade into GS. You'll just need a Philips head screwdriver, an eyeglass repair kit sized Philips head screwdriver, a couple q-tips and some rubbing alcohol(and ALOT of patience).

Thing is, most Gamestops WON'T take the PS2 once the warranty seal(back by the power switch) is missing, but if you're gentle enough when taking it off, you can reapply it with no trouble whatsoever.

Maybe you can trick them... if your PS2 will play silver-bottom games (these are printed on CD's) and you trade in 4 silver bottom games, you'll be in luck. An example of a silver bottom game is Rez... but I doubt you'd want to trade that.

Actually, the silver bottom ones are DVD's, the blue bottom ones(like I believe Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 is on)are CD's and the gold bottom ones(God Of War) are dual layered DVD's.

Usually it's either the blue or gold bottom ones that people's PS2's have problems with, though the blue ones have been the ones that caused a DRE in many of my friends systems.

[PhrostByte]

Check the PS2 board, since I typed up a guide a while ago. It's fairly easy to crack open your PS2 and get it working long enough to trade into GS. You'll just need a Philips head screwdriver, an eyeglass repair kit sized Philips head screwdriver, a couple q-tips and some rubbing alcohol(and ALOT of patience).

Thing is, most Gamestops WON'T take the PS2 once the warranty seal(back by the power switch) is missing, but if you're gentle enough when taking it off, you can reapply it with no trouble whatsoever.



Actually, the silver bottom ones are DVD's, the blue bottom ones(like I believe Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 is on)are CD's and the gold bottom ones(God Of War) are dual layered DVD's.

Usually it's either the blue or gold bottom ones that people's PS2's have problems with, though the blue ones have been the ones that caused a DRE in many of my friends systems.

Right, I had it backwards... But who wants to trade in MvC2 and Rez? :]

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I played Rez after getting it from Hollywood Video for $5 or so as part of a 2/$10 or something a while back. I played it, I disliked it, I sold it with my game lot in February. As for MvC2, I never liked the Street Fighter series, so MvC2 would only be for flipping for me if I bought it cheap enough.

[superdry]

I'd love to partake in this deal (to get a xbox 360), but no luck in finding some cheap ps2+everything else to get the deal working. I don't know how people are finding such cheap ps2's on craigslist.

[salparadise78]

I'd love to partake in this deal (to get a xbox 360), but no luck in finding some cheap ps2+everything else to get the deal working. I don't know how people are finding such cheap ps2's on craigslist.

You've gotta haggle. Normally it isn't easy to get as cheap as $20 like someone said earlier, but $40 to $50 from a desperate craiglister is definitely a possibility. I just bought one yesterday w/ 3 controllers, a memory card and two games for $45. It's an easy $50+ turnaround.

[n8rockerasu]

You've gotta haggle. Normally it isn't easy to get as cheap as $20 like someone said earlier, but $40 to $50 from a desperate craiglister is definitely a possibility. I just bought one yesterday w/ 3 controllers, a memory card and two games for $45. It's an easy $50+ turnaround.

And of course there's always the possibility that it's stolen. That helps lower prices, haha.

[Legendbyname]

Check the PS2 board, since I typed up a guide a while ago. It's fairly easy to crack open your PS2 and get it working long enough to trade into GS. You'll just need a Philips head screwdriver, an eyeglass repair kit sized Philips head screwdriver, a couple q-tips and some rubbing alcohol(and ALOT of patience).

Thing is, most Gamestops WON'T take the PS2 once the warranty seal(back by the power switch) is missing, but if you're gentle enough when taking it off, you can reapply it with no trouble whatsoever.


Thanks for the help. I have an old 50001 model and I've never seen a guide for it. They are usually for the 30001 models. I tried cleaning the lens once, but to no avail. I'll have to check out your guide. I don't remember if I ripped that sticker off...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

The best part about the 50001's is that you don't have to worry about that pesky reset/eject ribbon cable coming disconnected from the right hand side of the PS2, since I believe all 50001's were made with the reset/eject buttons as part of the console itself and not a seperate piece altogether.

However, just don't forget that the larger screws usually start out going into the holes on the end with the controller/memory card ports and NOT the end with the reset/eject buttons, since if you put them in the wrong place you could crack the case or damage the system.

[drgnasdt]

You've gotta haggle. Normally it isn't easy to get as cheap as $20 like someone said earlier, but $40 to $50 from a desperate craiglister is definitely a possibility. I just bought one yesterday w/ 3 controllers, a memory card and two games for $45. It's an easy $50+ turnaround.

Precisely. The $20 PS2 was a fluke, and like salparadise, my other one was $45 with some games and a memory card and stuff. It's all about haggling and e-mailing a LOT of people.

So no one knows about GS's policy trading in a controller with no cover on one of the joysticks? I want to know if all GS's will reject one that's like that.

And does anyone think this will work for 2 deals at a time? I tried and it didn't work - wondering if there are any success/other failure stories

[salparadise78]

Precisely. The $20 PS2 was a fluke, and like salparadise, my other one was $45 with some games and a memory card and stuff. It's all about haggling and e-mailing a LOT of people.

So no one knows about GS's policy trading in a controller with no cover on one of the joysticks? I want to know if all GS's will reject one that's like that.

And does anyone think this will work for 2 deals at a time? I tried and it didn't work - wondering if there are any success/other failure stories

Haha, I have a controller with the same problem. The rubber is missing from one of the analog sticks. I'm just going to try to wrap the cable around it and hope that the GS employee doesn't look too hard.

[souleman96]

For those of you wanting to trade in more than one PS2 here's what I did. I went to one GS, traded in my bundle and straight up paid for and bought a PSP (with the credit obviously). After that I took the other bundle I had and went to another GS with my PSP and receipt. There I traded in another PS2 and returned my psp and put the whole thing towards the new PSP-3000 bundle. No problems.

[binbuy]

TIV 10/4/08

Manhunt - $2.50
GT4 - $2.50
MLB Power Pros 2008 - $5.00
Disgaea - $6.00


Accepted no name Dualshock bought from Ebay as 2nd controller.

[bolamite]

For those who need games, Gamecrazy has a 4 for $10 on PS2 games under $4.99. Might be worth checking out, there might be some that would work for this deal.

[ZerotypeX]

Got my self an 360 arcade. TIV...

Crazy Taxi - $2.50
Gran Turismo 3 - $1.00
Kingdom Hearts - $4.00
Medal Of Honor Rising Sun - $1.50
Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater - $3.00
Tokyo Extreme Racer Drift - $1.50
War of the Monsters - $5.00 (wow)
Winning Eleven 7 - $1.50

Credit came out to $108.20. That basically evened out the tax here and i paid $99.13

While trading it in, the manager comes out and looks at my system and says "looks like someone peeled this off". I think to my self "aww shit, he is going to deny it" Doesn't say anything else and the whole thing went smoothly. I'm still debating if it might be worth it to spend the extra $100 to get the 60gb hd, ethernet cable, headset, and HD/AV cables.

[SimaYi]

Got my self an 360 arcade. TIV...

Crazy Taxi - $2.50
Gran Turismo 3 - $1.00
Kingdom Hearts - $4.00
Medal Of Honor Rising Sun - $1.50
Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater - $3.00
Tokyo Extreme Racer Drift - $1.50
War of the Monsters - $5.00 (wow)
Winning Eleven 7 - $1.50

Credit came out to $108.20. That basically evened out the tax here and i paid $99.13

While trading it in, the manager comes out and looks at my system and says "looks like someone peeled this off". I think to my self "aww shit, he is going to deny it" Doesn't say anything else and the whole thing went smoothly. I'm still debating if it might be worth it to spend the extra $100 to get the 60gb hd, ethernet cable, headset, and HD/AV cables.

They gave you $3.00 for Snake Eater? Awesome

[Pr0JectNymPh0!]

in our city, they have this print ad indicating that the 2 controllers should be dual shock 2. i have 1 dual shock 2 and 1 logitech wireless ps2 remote so they didn't allow me. i'll check for cheap dualshock later at gamecrazy.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

They had a humungous ad up in the one GS I stopped at to check for penny guides today, which said 'extra Dual Shock 2 controller' right on it. So, depending on what kind of employees you get, you could end up getting away uber cheap or getting royally fucked.

[jngx80]

Got in on this deal and got a Nintendo DS. Traded in (looks like anything that sells for at least $10 will work):
Dynasty Warriors 3 - $2.5
Neopets - $2.5
Avatar The Last Airbender - $2.5
Lotr: Return of the king - $2

[n8rockerasu]

They had a humungous ad up in the one GS I stopped at to check for penny guides today, which said 'extra Dual Shock 2 controller' right on it. So, depending on what kind of employees you get, you could end up getting away uber cheap or getting royally fucked.

Haha, and here we go again. This leaves room for interpretation of whether a third party controller can be considered a "dual shock 2". This argument probably boils down to trademarking though, with Sony being the owner of the "dual shock 2" tm (but I think Immersion would disagree).

Honestly, I think the whole YMMV part of it boils down to whether the store normally would take a system trade in with a 3rd party controller. If they do, you're fine. It has nothing to do with this promotion. Although, if it's their "policy", I'm surprised the system doesn't block it automatically. Makes you wonder huh?

[souNReAL]

um.....so its for the phat PS2 too right??

[Nikadimas]

um.....so its for the phat PS2 too right??

Read the first post. Eh what the hell, I'll save you the trouble. Yes.

[souNReAL]

Read the first post. Eh what the hell, I'll save you the trouble. Yes.

sorry. looked thru the whole first page and didnt see it. thanks.

just might push me to get a wii.....


and resell on ebay.

[wtfisthisfob]

Dusted off my ps2 and upgraded to a 360 arcade.
Games I got <$2:
FFX - 5.0
GTA:SA - 7.0
Shadows of the Colossus - 6
Hot Shots Golf 4 - 3
Tekken 5 - 7
Soul Calibur 2 - 2

[Pr0JectNymPh0!]

Ok, I went back to the same GS earlier. I requested one of the 3 employees to check with corporate the fine print at the bottom of their ad. After a short phone call, they finally confirmed that they can take one 3rd party controller. They were instructed to include 3rd party controller in the main bundle and make the dualshock 2 controller as my extra. I know, nuts :lol:

[ShonnyG112]

Did anybody trade in without having an official Sony dual shock controller?

[NovaKane]

Damn, I would trade my phat one in and put it towards a 360. But I always read about how PS2 fighters always play better on PS2 as opposed to the PS3 (60GB) which has slight lag even though I never notice it.

Very tempting though...

[bigdaddybruce44]

Did anybody trade in without having an official Sony dual shock controller?

We've been going back and forth on this. The promo ad on GS.com says you need a DS2 controller. Now, as to what the controller you trade in with the system is, that is another story. Some stores allow you to trade in a 3rd party controller...some don't. It's unfortunately up to the manager, it would appear.

[salparadise78]

Just did the trade in for the 3rd time. Got another Pokemon DS.

Traded fat PS2, 1 Sony Dual Shock, 1 third party controller

Games: (base price w/out edge)
Dragon Quest 8 - $3.00
Shadow of the Colossus - $6.00
Def Jam Vendetta - $2.00 (EVERYONE THIS GAME IS $7!!!! used at GS if you need a game to throw in with the deal)
Iridium Runners - $2.50

Games that didn't make the cut:
Musashi: Samurai Warrior - $1.00
Outlaw Volleyball Remix - $1.50

[tea_green]

Is there any way that I can do the trade without the memory card? I don't really want to part with mine in case there's no way to get the data off of it or something. I have the 4 games + the controller + the slim ps3. So will this trade work or is the memory card essential?

[ZerotypeX]

Is there any way that I can do the trade without the memory card? I don't really want to part with mine in case there's no way to get the data off of it or something. I have the 4 games + the controller + the slim ps3. So will this trade work or is the memory card essential?

The promo requires a memory card....when they print out the receipt, it will have the memory card on it. The only way you will get away with this if you have a very very very lax employee/manager or friend that works there.

[K_G]

Is there any way that I can do the trade without the memory card? I don't really want to part with mine in case there's no way to get the data off of it or something. I have the 4 games + the controller + the slim ps3. So will this trade work or is the memory card essential?

If you think you might need it down the road, don't give it up...your time invested in those saves is worth alot more than what GS will give you for it. You can always buy a used one and then trade that it...I think they run about $15 or so.

[Indiana Jones]

Anyone know if these games fetch $2? I can get them for cheap, but I'll be stuck with them if I can't move them to Gamestop.

Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness
The Da Vinci Code
Treasure Planet
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
Minority Report
Need For Speed: Underground
Dead to Rights
Medal of Honor: European Assault
Enter the Matrix

[Nikadimas]

Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness
The Da Vinci Code
Treasure Planet
Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
Minority Report
Need For Speed: Underground
Dead to Rights
*Medal of Honor: European Assault*
Enter the Matrix

Definitely Medal of Honor, the other two maybe if you're lucky.

[Nikadimas]

Went to GS earlier today and they had a huge sign up for the promo. In the picture there are two dualshock 2s but in the fine print under the ad it says that the console must come "with a controller (1st or 3rd party)" and the other controller must be a dualshock 2. So it does say that you only need 1 1st party controller.

[salparadise78]

Went to GS earlier today and they had a huge sign up for the promo. In the picture there are two dualshock 2s but in the fine print under the ad it says that the console must come "with a controller (1st or 3rd party)" and the other controller must be a dualshock 2. So it does say that you only need 1 1st party controller.
Told ya ;)

[yesitsreallyjosh]

Went to GS earlier today and they had a huge sign up for the promo. In the picture there are two dualshock 2s but in the fine print under the ad it says that the console must come "with a controller (1st or 3rd party)" and the other controller must be a dualshock 2. So it does say that you only need 1 1st party controller.


jeez guys do u realize i said this when i was the one that FIRST PUT THIS DEAL UP?!?!?! :hot:

[tea_green]

So will it give you the base value for the games as well as the extra credit?

[neophile]

The fine print is very tiny. I saw it, but you have to push it because the employees will push for two DS2 controllers. Also make sure you pick what you plan on buying before you trade, so that no errors occur. This may be why some people weren't able to trade a 3rd party controller. The computer will only accept the deal if you have the new system already on the register.

[bigdaddybruce44]

jeez guys do u realize i said this when i was the one that FIRST PUT THIS DEAL UP?!?!?! :hot:

Don't think anyone was debating this. We're still allowed to discuss whether or not there are issues with getting certain stores to take 3rd-party controllers in. Unfortunately, no CAG's word is GS law.

So will it give you the base value for the games as well as the extra credit?

No, you just get the $100 in credit...plus EDGE on the accessories.

[gotrice415510]

is it posibble to trade in for a ds, pay the extra $30 with cash and then return for $130 in cash?

[Nikadimas]

jeez guys do u realize i said this when i was the one that FIRST PUT THIS DEAL UP?!?!?! :hot:

Yeah you said it generally, but the signage was much more specific. The third party controller has to be part of the console trade-in for the deal. That's probably why some people were having problems with it. The deal you have posted on the OP doesn't specifically state that, but the sign in-store does. The deal on the website says nothing about third party controllers at all.

[ultra6160]

Just traded in my slim PS2 tonight. Was gonna pre-order a PSP-3000 (Don't ask me why, I just want one... ;-)) with the credit. Ended up buying a DS lite for exchange next week, apparently you cannot apply the "special bonus" trade in toward pre-order system. Called 5 stores and all of them required 2 dual shock controllers for the trade-in. The sales associate checked the system inside and out (powerup, loaded a game, played it, test controllers, let it run for like 5 mintues....), apprarently they are getting lots of BS from manager for not doing this deal right. (Maybe they got a lot of CRAP systems? Who knows...)

I traded in the following games, and they are all over the $2 threshold:

Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando
God of War
007: Everything or Nothing
Crash: Wrath of Cortex

[Isamu]

I wish my PS2 did DRE on me i would jump for a 99 dollar arcade

[ZerotypeX]

Since the holiday bundle is supposed to be released tomorrow according to gamestop's website. I wonder if the people that did this promo to get an xbox 360 will be able to get the games (Arcade: Sega Superstar Tennis and Pro/Elite: Lego Indiana Jones and King Fu Panda)

[n8rockerasu]

Yeah you said it generally, but the signage was much more specific. The third party controller has to be part of the console trade-in for the deal. That's probably why some people were having problems with it. The deal you have posted on the OP doesn't specifically state that, but the sign in-store does. The deal on the website says nothing about third party controllers at all.

Nikadimas, thank you for verifying the fine print. I know we've been keeping this debate alive, but why anybody would deny the importance of verbatim wording is beyond me. It's always wise to be an informed consumer. I've seen way too many brown-noser employees try to con the customer to make themselves look good.

The whole point was, if you run into opposition from a GS employee, telling them "so and so on the internet said it was ok" is not going to get you anywhere. But telling them "your sign says the controller that goes with the system trade in can be 1st or 3rd party" is a MUCH stronger argument. Does anybody else get that?

[Tate Donovan]

My phat PS2 and I have had a lot of good times. It has been under my TV since '02, but this deal is just too good. I guess they're trying to build stock for christmas.

[hpfalcon]

I didnt realize you needed 2 controllers, so i had to make 2 trips >.>

and sorry if these have been posted before:
god of war - $3
call of duty 2: big red one - $3
time crisis 2 : $2.50
dynasty warrios 3 : $2.50

they also wouldnt accept my scratched guilty gear XX, even though they would pay $5 for it (normally 7, but 2$ off since it was scratched)

[Tate Donovan]

You need two controllers? The ad on the gamestop website just says one first party Dual Shock.

[ultra6160]

You need two controllers? The ad on the gamestop website just says one first party Dual Shock.

Their ad is not clear and it's not consistent with the banner in the store. When you do this deal, they will count 1 controller as part of the system, and the other one as the other controller. Also make sure your games are all over $2, otherwise you will be turned away.

[K_G]

You need two controllers? The ad on the gamestop website just says one first party Dual Shock.

The website says a complete system, which by their definition means the unit, ac cord, av cord and a controller, plus sony controller plus a memory card to get the deal. The issue is if the controller that is a part of the system has to be a sony brand controller or not, since it doesn't clearly say if it does or not...although the store signage does say both controllers need to be sony brand.

[n8rockerasu]

...although the store signage does say both controllers need to be sony brand.

Really? It does? Tell me what it says. Because Nikadimas posted this not one freaking page ago

the fine print under the ad it says that the console must come "with a controller (1st or 3rd party)" and the other controller must be a dualshock 2. So it does say that you only need 1 1st party controller.

He posted a quote. Can you give me a quote? Or are you just spewing bullshit?

[Tate Donovan]

Oh I see, that's confusing. I would have to go buy another controller then for $20 so then I would only be getting $80. Still tempting for a phat ps2 when I have a 60 gig PS3.

[ultra6160]

Oh I see, that's confusing. I would have to go buy another controller then for $20 so then I would only be getting $80. Still tempting for a phat ps2 when I have a 60 gig PS3.

I had the same problem. I ended up going to gamecrazy to buy a used dual shock ($14.99, 10% off if you have their MVP card which I don't, gamestop sells it for $19.99), and trade-in my wireless madcatz on top of the deal for $2.

[superdry]

Does anyone know the current trade-in value for a SONY Dual Shock 2 controller?

[binbuy]

I think some people are getting confused because of the online ad and the instore banner ad.

Like Nikadimas said, the in store banner definitely says in the small print that the controller can be a 3rd party dualshock.

I traded in a no name dualshock that i got on ebay for $9 but ymmv on that.

[ultra6160]

Does anyone know the current trade-in value for a SONY Dual Shock 2 controller?

I don't have the receipt on me, but I think it was like $4

[salparadise78]

For people who want to trade in a third party controller for the deal, two times I just bought a used third party controller from Gamestop. They sell them for 7.99 and if you have an Edge card, it's 10% off of that.

[gotrice415510]

is it posibble to trade in for a ds, pay the extra $30 with cash and then return for $130 in cash?
no one answered my question......:cry:

[drgnasdt]

in store credit only.

but if you're slick about it (and lucky), you can return it for credit, and use that credit with another trade-in towards the purchase of another system (e.g. 360, ps3)

[newlu]

traded in my ancient old fat PS2 with some garbage games for a new slim PS2.
Ended up paying $16.xx something.
Not bad
Thanks OP for the heads up.

[n8rockerasu]

Man, I think I'm screwed with this deal. I've run into a sad downfall of being a cheap ass. Since all I've ever owned with my PS2 were 3rd party controllers, I had to buy a Sony one off of eBay. I received the controller, tested it, and it worked fine. After finally acquiring 4 $2 games to trade in, I take everything to GS to do the trade. Then, the clerk points out that the Sony controller is missing the covers from the analog sticks (why???), and they can't take it. Having never owned an official Sony controller, I didn't even freaking notice.

Of course, he offered to let me buy one of their DS2's for $20, but I've already sunk $20 on the "no covers" controller and 4 games. Any more, and I might as well sell it all on eBay. I even considered swapping the analog sticks from one of my 3rd party controllers (which seem to have "built in" covers), but the Sony sticks are thicker, so the hole doesn't match. I'm about out of ideas. Any creative CAG have a suggestion?

[drgnasdt]

wow, that really sucks that you got a DS2 controller off ebay with the missing covers from the analog sticks... you should complain to that guy about it. i had a problem with the cover being missing and one GS i went to not taking it, but i don't know what other options you have, besides maybe buying one off of Amazon (although i believe they raised the price back up to $20) or looking on craigslist/your local game store.

sorry man, but good luck with that! what ever happened to the original DS2 that came with your PS2?

[BrolyB593]

I've got two questions, can i go in Sunday still and take advantage of this deal, or does it mean that it no loner goes on Sunday?

And i was getting an Arcade 360 for my girlfriend *got a 20gb hdd from target for only $25* and I was wondering if anyone has gotten or seen the bundles aka the one with Sega Super Star Tennis or w.e. That would make the deal even sweeter.

[themightypencil]

Broly,

Yea, it comes with the bundle for the arcade. Just picked it up today by trading in my ps2 and stuffs...got the arcade with the sega tennis bundle for just under 100. I miss my ps2, but the 360 is a welcome addition...:-D

how did you get a hd for $25? mega jealous...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Anyone else receive the weekly GS ad yet? They're offering system bundles and the one for PS2 includes a second controller and 2 games ($9.99 or under) for $99.99.

I guess we know where some of the PS2's traded in during THIS deal are going, huh?

[n8rockerasu]

Anyone else receive the weekly GS ad yet? They're offering system bundles and the one for PS2 includes a second controller and 2 games ($9.99 or under) for $99.99.

I guess we know where some of the PS2's traded in during THIS deal are going, huh?

Soooo, the profit they're making from this is around $30 then? (2 games and a memory card) Seems kinda like reaching around your elbow to scratch your ass doesn't it?

[bmulligan]

Soooo, the profit they're making from this is around $30 then? (2 games and a memory card) Seems kinda like reaching around your elbow to scratch your ass doesn't it?

Probably more than that.

If they give you $100 credit toward a ps3 and they buy a $400 PS3s wholesale for $300, then they basically break even on the ps3 sale, and get $100 profit from a resale of a ps2, plus sales of extra traded games. Plus they'll probably get sales of games for that new ps3 they just sold because who buys a new console and doesn't walk out of the store with a new game or two, right?

[spug21]

Probably more than that.

If they give you $100 credit toward a ps3 and they buy a $400 PS3s wholesale for $300, then they basically break even on the ps3 sale, and get $100 profit from a resale of a ps2, plus sales of extra traded games. Plus they'll probably get sales of games for that new ps3 they just sold because who buys a new console and doesn't walk out of the store with a new game or two, right?

Oh my god at the store I work at I would say 80% or more just buy the system and that is it. Nothing more It always blows my mind

[n8rockerasu]

Probably more than that.

If they give you $100 credit toward a ps3 and they buy a $400 PS3s wholesale for $300, then they basically break even on the ps3 sale, and get $100 profit from a resale of a ps2, plus sales of extra traded games. Plus they'll probably get sales of games for that new ps3 they just sold because who buys a new console and doesn't walk out of the store with a new game or two, right?

Well, yeah. I guess you could argue that the promo is bringing in people to buy new systems who might not be buying a system otherwise. But I was really just speaking strictly of the goods GameStop is receiving, how much they're paying for them, and then how much they're turning around and selling them for.

If the used PS2 bundle (system, plus extra controller, plus 2 games) is going for $100...that only leaves 2 games and the memory card left from this deal. Sure, the value of the games can vary, but on average, say GS sells them for $9.99, and a memory card for $12.99. That gives them about $33 worth of merchandise remaining. All that just to get a few more next gen systems in new homes? The state of the economy must be scaring the crap out of them!

[vze21gwa]

Probably more than that.

If they give you $100 credit toward a ps3 and they buy a $400 PS3s wholesale for $300, then they basically break even on the ps3 sale, and get $100 profit from a resale of a ps2, plus sales of extra traded games. Plus they'll probably get sales of games for that new ps3 they just sold because who buys a new console and doesn't walk out of the store with a new game or two, right?You do make a point. They do need more games and systems for the holiday bundles. And, it's a way to get rid of the arcade systems which don't sell the same ratio as the pros's and elites.

[dzap]

Hi! Kind of a noob here, but I was reading and keeping up with this thread so I kind of get the jest of it. I'm curious to know if anyone can answer if you can actually still do it on Sunday or if the last day is tomorrow? Brody asked on the last page and I didn't see anyone answer, because that's the only day I can go :( Anyone happen to know from previous experience with these deals maybe?

[n8rockerasu]

Hi! Kind of a noob here, but I was reading and keeping up with this thread so I kind of get the jest of it. I'm curious to know if anyone can answer if you can actually still do it on Sunday or if the last day is tomorrow? Brody asked on the last page and I didn't see anyone answer, because that's the only day I can go :( Anyone happen to know from previous experience with these deals maybe?

I don't know if anyone other than a GameStop employee could answer that with any certainty. All I can say is that USUALLY GS lists their promotions as running THROUGH a certain day (ie. this would be THROUGH 10/12). However, a surefire way to get a definite answer would be to pick up the phone, call GameStop, and ask for yourself. :)

[BrolyB593]

Broly,

Yea, it comes with the bundle for the arcade. Just picked it up today by trading in my ps2 and stuffs...got the arcade with the sega tennis bundle for just under 100. I miss my ps2, but the 360 is a welcome addition...:-D

how did you get a hd for $25? mega jealous...

Target had them clearanced!

[gotrice415510]

is it posibble to trade in for a ds, pay the extra $30 with cash and then return for $130 in cash?
my ques. was sort of answered but not really... can anybody else give me an answer?

[bigdaddybruce44]

my ques. was sort of answered but not really... can anybody else give me an answer?

The other guy already gave you the answer...store credit only.

[n8rockerasu]

The other guy already gave you the answer...store credit only.

But it wasn't the answer he wanted!

gotrice415510 - try this one: Yes! Sure you can!!! :D



:roll:

[gotrice415510]

But it wasn't the answer he wanted!

gotrice415510 - try this one: Yes! Sure you can!!! :D



:roll:
i was confused with his answer because he store credit only, ok got that, but then after words he said if i was slick(lucky) i could get it for store credit... i was like wat???:bouncy: is it possible or do i need to be lucky. everyone is messing with my head........ but obviously i kinda knew wat he meant so watever, i just wanted a more solid answer.

[n8rockerasu]

i was confused with his answer because he store credit only, ok got that, but then after words he said if i was slick(lucky) i could get it for store credit... i was like wat???:bouncy: is it possible or do i need to be lucky. everyone is messing with my head........ but obviously i kinda knew wat he meant so watever, i just wanted a more solid answer.

No, this is what he said:

in store credit only.

[QUOTE]but if you're slick about it (and lucky), you can return it for credit, and use that credit with another trade-in towards the purchase of another system (e.g. 360, ps3)

He answered YOUR question with the first line. He then went on to state something that didn't apply to what you were asking, but was information, none the less.

He said that if you were lucky, you could return the DS for store credit, trade in ANOTHER PS2, and then use the combined credit to get a better system (360, PS3, etc.) That's all that 2nd paragraph was. Reading is fundamental.

[jayce75]

Here are some more trade-in values fresh from an hour ago:

Zone of the Enders - $1
Jak X Combat Racing - $3
Ace Combat 4 - $2.50
Grand Theft Auto Vice City - $1
Dead or Alive 2 Hardcore - $1
Soul Calibur 2 - $2
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution - $1.50
Tekken Tag Tournament - $1.50
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $4
Socom Combined Assault - $4
Black - $4
007 Everything or Nothing - $2.50
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 - $2
Manhunt - $2.50


Namco Museum (Gamecube) - $1.50
Metroid Prime (Gamecube) - $1.50
Metroid Prime 2 Echoes (Gamecube) - $6
Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - $7


Doom 3 (Xbox) - $2.50
Ghost Recon 2 Summitt Strike (Xbox) - $4

[Gundam-Larry]

Yeah, I just did this deal yesterday, and while I do now have a 360 Arcade with Sonic Allstars Tennis, I couldn't help but be a little disappointed that I couldn't put my credits toward a used system and save a little more money. Granted, my roommate and I basically put $30 each into a brand new XBox, which is kind of cool. Also,

Well, yeah. I guess you could argue that the promo is bringing in people to buy new systems who might not be buying a system otherwise.

Definitely applies to me. I wouldn't have been on the new console train for another year or so, not until FFXIII came out in the states.

[n8rockerasu]

Oh yeah! I was FINALLY able to pull off this deal today! I had to revamp my controller set, and purchase a cheapo in the store, but with the help of a super nice manager (glad I caught him in a good mood), everything went through smoothly, and I walked out the door with a brand spanking new Nintendo Wii! Great feeling when things finally work out, especially after facing some early adversity.

[=XcL=]

Did this deal about 2 weeks ago traded in about half of my game collection Sliver Slim ps2 and all my Guitar hero stuff :cry: 2 Wireless guitars GH 1,2,3, and rock of the 80's 37 games (Ps2 and Xbox) got a xbox arcade for nothing then picked up Marvel Ultimate Alliance and naruto then picked up a hard drive and all other part component cable vga hd cable. all in all got times I'll miss the games but upward and onward Thx CAG :)

[rolliauctions]

Here are some more trade-in values fresh from an hour ago:

Zone of the Enders - $1
Jak X Combat Racing - $3
Ace Combat 4 - $2.50
Grand Theft Auto Vice City - $1
Dead or Alive 2 Hardcore - $1
Soul Calibur 2 - $2
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution - $1.50
Tekken Tag Tournament - $1.50
Marvel Ultimate Alliance - $4
Socom Combined Assault - $4
Black - $4
007 Everything or Nothing - $2.50
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 - $2
Manhunt - $2.50


Namco Museum (Gamecube) - $1.50
Metroid Prime (Gamecube) - $1.50
Metroid Prime 2 Echoes (Gamecube) - $6
Paper Mario Thousand Year Door - $7


Doom 3 (Xbox) - $2.50
Ghost Recon 2 Summitt Strike (Xbox) - $4

They really love to screw ya on trade in prices...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Did this deal about 2 weeks ago traded in about half of my game collection Sliver Slim ps2 and all my Guitar hero stuff :cry: 2 Wireless guitars GH 1,2,3, and rock of the 80's 37 games (Ps2 and Xbox) got a xbox arcade for nothing then picked up Marvel Ultimate Alliance and naruto then picked up a hard drive and all other part component cable vga hd cable. all in all got times I'll miss the games but upward and onward Thx CAG :)

I certainly hope Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 and Jurassic Park Operation Genesis, among other rarer games, weren't among those 37 games or I'd say you got taken in that deal.

I also hope you didn't have to shell out anything out of pocket for the rest of what you got, since you used the current trade-in bonus coupon that I think is out now.

[=XcL=]

I certainly hope Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 and Jurassic Park Operation Genesis, among other rarer games, weren't among those 37 games or I'd say you got taken in that deal.

I also hope you didn't have to shell out anything out of pocket for the rest of what you got, since you used the current trade-in bonus coupon that I think is out now.

Nope pretty much the rarest game game I brought in was Futurama for the xbox and I did have to shell out a bit of cash for the hard drive but I bought it at a wal mart 20gig about 60$.

[bigdaddybruce44]

They really love to screw ya on trade in prices...

:roll: What are they suppose to give for a bunch of bargain bin stuff from last generation? Most of the stuff that guy traded in was greatest hits type stuff that GS sells for $10 or less used. I mean, how many used copies of Vice City do you think GS has sitting there at $7, now? I'd say any store you walk into has at least four copies, if not more. They're not a charity, so you can't expect them to give $5 for something that is just going to sit there in the store and rot away. Also, the only way they could "screw" anyone is if they said one price and gave you another.

[PhrostByte]

:roll: What are they suppose to give for a bunch of bargain bin stuff from last generation? Most of the stuff that guy traded in was greatest hits type stuff that GS sells for $10 or less used. I mean, how many used copies of Vice City do you think GS has sitting there at $7, now? I'd say any store you walk into has at least four copies, if not more. They're not a charity, so you can't expect them to give $5 for something that is just going to sit there in the store and rot away. Also, the only way they could "screw" anyone is if they said one price and gave you another.

As far as past generation titles go, that's a fair statement. But for newer stuff, they really do screw you. Vice City might sit on their shelves forever, just like it'll sit on someone's trade list on this site. How about newer games? I bet they give less than $30 for Silent Hill 5.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Usually a week or two after a game comes out, their TIV goes from $35 at it's highest with promo to $20, then it's all downhill from there.

That's why I started trading at Blockbuster, since they at least give you a decent amount even 3-4 months after a game comes out.

[bigdaddybruce44]

As far as past generation titles go, that's a fair statement. But for newer stuff, they really do screw you. Vice City might sit on their shelves forever, just like it'll sit on someone's trade list on this site. How about newer games? I bet they give less than $30 for Silent Hill 5.

Fair enough, but I just have an issue with the semantics. To me, screwing someone equates to treating them unfairly. There's nothing unfair about GS' practices...well...at least as far as TIVs go. They offer you an amount, and you're free to take it or walk away. Like I said, it would be a different story if they had $40, let's say, listed in their website, but then you got into the store, and they gave you some bullshit like, "Well, that's with a coupon and EDGE...here's the real TIV." Or when certain stores (it's not a GS policy) try to sneak in nonsense refurb fees. That's getting screwed.

I'll admit that it's not a great deal to get $30 in credit for a brand new game, but hell, that's your decision, right? We can easily take those games to eBay, Amazon, Craigslist, or whatever. Or, maybe we can make better purchasing decisions and not buy a game we don't really want for $60?

[Nikadimas]

Did the deal eariler in the week and used the following games:

NFL Street 2
DBZ Budokai 3
Devil May Cry
The Golden Compass

If you need an extra game for the deal that's super easy to find, Devil May Cry is only $5.99 at GS. Just make sure to double-check the TIV in case it dropped under $2 in the past couple days.

[Stingermck]

A friend of mine did this deal today, and had to have 2 dual shock controllers. Also 2 of his games didnt trade, so he bought Devil May Cry, and a Crash Bandicoot game and traded it back.

[PhrostByte]

Fair enough, but I just have an issue with the semantics. To me, screwing someone equates to treating them unfairly. There's nothing unfair about GS' practices...well...at least as far as TIVs go. They offer you an amount, and you're free to take it or walk away. Like I said, it would be a different story if they had $40, let's say, listed in their website, but then you got into the store, and they gave you some bullshit like, "Well, that's with a coupon and EDGE...here's the real TIV." Or when certain stores (it's not a GS policy) try to sneak in nonsense refurb fees. That's getting screwed.

I'll admit that it's not a great deal to get $30 in credit for a brand new game, but hell, that's your decision, right? We can easily take those games to eBay, Amazon, Craigslist, or whatever. Or, maybe we can make better purchasing decisions and not buy a game we don't really want for $60?

Yeah but you gotta realize.. it's not people like us that are making GS bank (most of the time). I know I don't step a foot into GS unless they have a deal equal to or better than something I can get elsewhere.

GS's main customer base is people who don't know any better. Like kids trading games in, or soccer mom's or whatever. Basically, the ignorant. Their second biggest customer base is probably the lazy. People who know they can do better but just don't feel like dealing with the Internet. There's also those who don't have the means to hit up the Internet.

[utopianmachine]

When you do this offer, do you have to use the trade credit instantly, or can it be stored?

[PhrostByte]

When you do this offer, do you have to use the trade credit instantly, or can it be stored?

They told me it should be used instantly. I really wanted to buy every PS2 up for sale in Baltimore and trade them in but whatever.

[n8rockerasu]

They told me it should be used instantly. I really wanted to buy every PS2 up for sale in Baltimore and trade them in but whatever.

Yeah, I can confirm this. When I did the trade today, the manager actually seemed to forget that it had to go toward a new system, because I think he tried finalizing the transaction without the system on there, and it wouldn't go through. He had this puzzled look on his face, so I said "the credit has to go toward a new system right?". He rang up the Wii, and BAM...everything sorted itself out. He even thanked me for helping him, haha.

[hollow2g]

Can you trade in 4 Xbox games instead of PS2 games?

[Gosha]

hollow2g, no.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah but you gotta realize.. it's not people like us that are making GS bank (most of the time). I know I don't step a foot into GS unless they have a deal equal to or better than something I can get elsewhere.

GS's main customer base is people who don't know any better. Like kids trading games in, or soccer mom's or whatever. Basically, the ignorant. Their second biggest customer base is probably the lazy. People who know they can do better but just don't feel like dealing with the Internet. There's also those who don't have the means to hit up the Internet.

And...so? I really don't get your point. They're a business...they're buying stuff to make a profit...and people decide to sell them stuff for less than market value. I still don't see how anyone is getting screwed, especially in this era when anyone can simply go onto websites and see how much things are selling for.

[PhrostByte]

And...so? I really don't get your point. They're a business...they're buying stuff to make a profit...and people decide to sell them stuff for less than market value. I still don't see how anyone is getting screwed, especially in this era when anyone can simply go onto websites and see how much things are selling for.

I'm not really disagreeing with you I just think we have different definitions as to what getting screwed is. In my definition, GS is screwing people.. but it's willingly.

Can you believe that? People actually wanting to get screwed? (heh heh). A lot of the people know what's going on and still partake in it, others are getting screwed due to ignorance.. they don't know another way. I don't know what I would do if I was in charge of GS's pricing... I'm sure they have some sort of operations management program setup to find the medium between price elasticity and profit margin... I just think that they can get more business if they had better deals. I know I would definitely go to GS instead of eBay out of shear convenience if the deals were more reasonable.

[junglalien]

Their second biggest customer base is probably the lazy. People who know they can do better but just don't feel like dealing with the Internet.
Wow talk about a contradiction. Lazy people sit around the internet and spend entirly too much time with video games. Its more like productive people that don't have the time to sit on their ass dicking around on the internet for hours to save 50 cents would rather just do it at gamestop.

[PhrostByte]

Wow talk about a contradiction. Lazy people sit around the internet and spend entirly too much time with video games. Its more like productive people that don't have the time to sit on their ass dicking around on the internet for hours to save 50 cents would rather just do it at gamestop.

Well, as far as trading goes.. I know a lot of the time I'm just too lazy to actually list my stuff on here/ebay/craigslist.. then go through the hassle of shipping it out, feedback, all that.

My whole spiel was in the context of selling/trading your games.. not buying them. But buying applies too.. just in other ways.

[dzap]

:D Well successfully did it today. Never done a system trade-in before..but..what a ridiculous process. First he took the system, and tested it out..about 5-6 random games and played with it until he won the game..I think he was just trying to have some fun..because I don't even see the point of going through the whole game, and doing a battle, and actually winning to assure it's in full working condition..I can understand the different discs (he looked at the underside and I could tell they all had different colors..never actually noticed it myself), but really..just kind of..odd. Anyway once he was done with that, got my games..and they all traded in for more than $2 except the one that came with the system..phew. And I kept the extra 3 I had in case the first 4 didn't trade in..I'm not going to let them give me $6 for all of them..heck no..I can do better on ebay. Anyway, filled out the whole form, and even took my friggin' fingerprint..geeze...it's like they're assuming you stole it already. Anyway, almost got away with the second controller as he asked for it at the last moment, but didn't, since I didn't have one around..he said I could buy one..but it had to be the Sony branded one..$20(the 3rd party one was $15)..ugh..they're just going to put it back on the shelf anyway..whatever. Anyway I got my Xbox, and I'll be selling my network adapter to recoup some of my losses, but with the games I had (Sims and Scooby Doo), I wouldn't get much on ebay so this seemed like a better alternative.

..thanks everyone for all your great advice and a great deal! :D

[bigdaddybruce44]

I just think that they can get more business if they had better deals. I know I would definitely go to GS instead of eBay out of shear convenience if the deals were more reasonable.Well, I think we'd all like to see better deals from GS, but at the same time, you have to put on your corporate hat and see things through their eyes. No matter what they do, they are always going to have their core customer base: the soccer moms, the young kids, etc. They aren't going anywhere, no matter what. They are better off sucking them dry than trying to get the likes of us to do more business with them.

As far as TIVs go, you have to remember that they are actually turning around and selling the game. Like any other good business, they are out to make a profit. And there are a number of times when they make little to no money back. Take for instance when one of us picks up a newly released game with the 20% or 25% off coupns. Someone just traded that game in for $30. He might have gotten $33 if he had an EDGE card. He might have gotten even more if there was promo. Then, I walk in and buy the game for like $35 after coupon and EDGE. I'm not saying this happens a lot, but it happens. And what is a bit more likely to happen is that someone trades in a game with EDGE and then someone buys it with an EDGE. That would be $33 on the trade-in and about $50 on the sale.

[PhrostByte]

Well, I think we'd all like to see better deals from GS, but at the same time, you have to put on your corporate hat and see things through their eyes. No matter what they do, they are always going to have their core customer base: the soccer moms, the young kids, etc. They aren't going anywhere, no matter what. They are better off sucking them dry than trying to get the likes of us to do more business with them.

As far as TIVs go, you have to remember that they are actually turning around and selling the game. Like any other good business, they are out to make a profit. And there are a number of times when they make little to no money back. Take for instance when one of us picks up a newly released game with the 20% or 25% off coupns. Someone just traded that game in for $30. He might have gotten $33 if he had an EDGE card. He might have gotten even more if there was promo. Then, I walk in and buy the game for like $35 after coupon and EDGE. I'm not saying this happens a lot, but it happens. And what is a bit more likely to happen is that someone trades in a game with EDGE and then someone buys it with an EDGE. That would be $33 on the trade-in and about $50 on the sale.

Right. Your scenario might occur every now and then but I think a more common practice is to buy a game for $20-$30 and sell it back for $54.99. :P

[bigdaddybruce44]

Well, in all fairness, the EDGE card seems to be far more prevalent than the coupons, so I think it's not a stretch to say they are losing a few dollars on quite a few trade-ins and used purchases.

[souleman96]

Post 422... just too late...

[ShonnyG112]

I did the trade it but I ended up not getting the $100 but $40. The manger was being a bit of a smart ass but not in an asshole kind of way. Even though I didn't have 1 dual shock controller(i was hoping they wouldn't say anything about it) he was constantly telling me I need two even though I told him twice that on the fine print online it said I only need 1. Here's my receipt for yall to take a look. Part1 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/Shonnyg/GS.jpg) and Part2 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/Shonnyg/GS1.jpg)

[SimaYi]

What were you fucking thinking man? You still traded the PS2 in only for $40? And I see a whole lot of other horrible trade-ins. You traded in FFVII for only $15? Valkyrie Profile for only $10? Two wireless X360 headsets for only $4.50 each? You could have easily made $350+ putting that stuff on Ebay, Craigslist, or Amazon.

[ShonnyG112]

I found the found the ps2 @ goodwill for $10 and and figured why not get the PS3 since I didn't want to invest too much into the thing and I looked up everything I traded in on ebay and they weren't going for more than what gamestop was giving me. The headsets weren't wireless they were the standard wired headsets that came with the 360.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I understand that you got the PS2 for cheap, but you should have walked away out of sheer principle. GS employees and managers get away with this nonsense too much.

Anyway, I didn't even know that GS would take PS1 games. I hope that wasn't a black-label FFVII, man. You wouldn't have had to do any work that sell that for a good amount. Just put it up in an auction and watch the price climb up.

[ShonnyG112]

I didn't even know that GS would take PS1 games. I hope that wasn't a black-label FFVII, manIt wasn't FF7 for the PS1 that I traded in. It was FF7 for the PSP.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Ah, makes sense. All it says on the receipt is FF7.

[n8rockerasu]

I did the trade it but I ended up not getting the $100 but $40. The manger was being a bit of a smart ass but not in an asshole kind of way. Even though I didn't have 1 dual shock controller(i was hoping they wouldn't say anything about it) he was constantly telling me I need two even though I told him twice that on the fine print online it said I only need 1. Here's my receipt for yall to take a look. Part1 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/Shonnyg/GS.jpg) and Part2 (http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/Shonnyg/GS1.jpg)

I don't know how you get that the fine print said you only needed one controller. You can't trade a PS2 system in without a controller, so the one that's listed "Sony Dual Shock 2" means an EXTRA controller. There was never any debate about that. It looks like you only traded in one third party controller, so I'm sorry, but they were 100% correct in rejecting you on this promo.

[ShonnyG112]

I don't know how you get that the fine print said you only needed one controller. You can't trade a PS2 system in without a controller, so the one that's listed "Sony Dual Shock 2" means an EXTRA controller. There was never any debate about that. It looks like you only traded in one third party controller, so I'm sorry, but they were 100% correct in rejecting you on this promo.


-PlayStation 2
-2 Controllers (one of them MUST be a Dual Shock 2, the other can be third party) When I said 1 controller I didn't mean just one controller alone. I meant 1 dual shock controller and I traded in 2 3rd party controllers and not one(1 with the system that's not on the receipt).

[PhrostByte]

When I said 1 controller I didn't mean just one controller alone. I meant 1 dual shock controller and I traded in 2 3rd party controllers and not one(1 with the system that's not on the receipt).

Dude that's fucked up they owe you $60 worth of merch. I would go back to the store, find the employee, get his name and employee ID number, call the district manager, report him, and get like a free $100 GC or something.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Dude that's fucked up they owe you $60 worth of merch. I would go back to the store, find the employee, get his name and employee ID number, call the district manager, report him, and get like a free $100 GC or something.

Well, they don't owe him $60. He got $45 for the system, $4 for the memory card, $4 for the controller, and various TIVs for the games. He still lost some credit, though, and that isn't right. I would shoot an e-mail to corporate and try to get information for the district manager. GS employees need to stop randomly making up rules.

[n8rockerasu]

When I said 1 controller I didn't mean just one controller alone. I meant 1 dual shock controller and I traded in 2 3rd party controllers and not one(1 with the system that's not on the receipt).

My bad, I got you now. The ad did specify that one controller had to be a Sony, but I can see how that would be frustrating...especially since GS charges $19.99 for a used Sony controller when you can get one new for that price at some stores.

Speaking as someone who ran into his own problems with this promo, I know it's a deflating feeling when it seems like there's nothing you can do. At least they didn't totally screw you though. $45 for just the system isn't bad.

[PhrostByte]

Well, they don't owe him $60. He got $45 for the system, $4 for the memory card, $4 for the controller, and various TIVs for the games. He still lost some credit, though, and that isn't right. I would shoot an e-mail to corporate and try to get information for the district manager. GS employees need to stop randomly making up rules.

You seem to love disagreeing with me.. Ok, maybe not $60, more like $40.. whatever, still a decent chunk of change. You can get like 2 360 games for that money.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

:D Well successfully did it today. Never done a system trade-in before..but..what a ridiculous process. First he took the system, and tested it out..about 5-6 random games and played with it until he won the game..I think he was just trying to have some fun..because I don't even see the point of going through the whole game, and doing a battle, and actually winning to assure it's in full working condition..I can understand the different discs (he looked at the underside and I could tell they all had different colors..never actually noticed it myself), but really..just kind of..odd. Anyway once he was done with that, got my games..and they all traded in for more than $2 except the one that came with the system..phew. And I kept the extra 3 I had in case the first 4 didn't trade in..I'm not going to let them give me $6 for all of them..heck no..I can do better on ebay. Anyway, filled out the whole form, and even took my friggin' fingerprint..geeze...it's like they're assuming you stole it already. Anyway, almost got away with the second controller as he asked for it at the last moment, but didn't, since I didn't have one around..he said I could buy one..but it had to be the Sony branded one..$20(the 3rd party one was $15)..ugh..they're just going to put it back on the shelf anyway..whatever. Anyway I got my Xbox, and I'll be selling my network adapter to recoup some of my losses, but with the games I had (Sims and Scooby Doo), I wouldn't get much on ebay so this seemed like a better alternative.

..thanks everyone for all your great advice and a great deal! :D

They took your fingerprint too? WTF!?!?!?!?! They don't do that here. There must've been alot of people in your area trying to trade/sell stolen stuff, for them to implement such a policy. That seems rather draconian to do so, but I guess they have to cover their asses somehow. After all, we wouldn't want Gamestop going out of business over taking in stolen merchandise, since they're such a greeeaaaaat place to shop. :roll:

[bigdaddybruce44]

You seem to love disagreeing with me.. Ok, maybe not $60, more like $40.. whatever, still a decent chunk of change. You can get like 2 360 games for that money.

No, no, just pointing out that it wasn't as bad as $60.