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Old thread, new thread here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8775793

WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

Upcoming Promotions:

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']Trade 3 for 10 is extended.
50 for ps3/xb360 towards new hardware is extended.
25% power trade for Madden and Gears
40% more towards Rage (not yet confirmed but thats what i am told)

50% more towards preowned ends
40% towards e3 titles ends.[/QUOTE]


Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


Trade 3 for an extra $10 (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer subject to change at anytime. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.[/QUOTE]


$50 Hardware Bonus Toward New Hardware (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 extra in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded toward any new hardware.

Offer valid toward the purchase of new hardware only. Offer not good on cash trades. 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. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.[/QUOTE]


Power Trade 25% - Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or Rage (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get a 25% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE. While supplies last. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.[/QUOTE]


$30 NCAA to Madden Rollover Coupon (Ends 9/4/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $30 in-store credit for NCAA 2012 when traded toward the purchase of Madden NFL 2012.

Coupon required, limit 1 coupon per customer. Coupon must be surrendered upon use. Trade value amount must be applied toward reserve/purchase of a new Madden '12. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Offer not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.Offer expires 09/04/11[/QUOTE]

GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx
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FAQ
These trade-in values are really low!
While that may be true, if you combine the games with the right promotion they can work to your advantage. There are knowledgeable people in this thread that are normally willing to help.

Is there any way to look at what the previous values reported on a game?
You can search through this thread and previous ones to see what a game has been reported in the past. With the TIV Tracker you can sort by date and then go through the list of past updated values through that as well. Here are the previous GS TIV Threads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.


 I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.


I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the EDGE card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.


Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

 Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

 Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your EDGE card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
No Information Yet:


My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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[quote name='jkimrey']Just a heads up - if that coupon code isn't tied to your account somehow, couldn't someone see it and use it online?

Might want to edit the post and remove it.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the heads up, but I already used it, so no loss either way. It looks like the standard EBC coupon format they use for all their general in-store promotions, not the long power up codes.
 
[quote name='FreeskierInVT']GameStop sent me a 20% off coupon the other day for my birthday. Does anyone know if this would stack with the 10% Pro card discount?[/QUOTE]

Remember, PowerUp stacks with everything. If it didn't, everyone would say "then why am I paying $15" and stop renewing it.

[quote name='FreeskierInVT']Same code on mine. Since it doesn't appear to be a unique code, I'm guessing it can be used more than once. Also it doesn't appear in my active offers section on the PowerUp website.[/QUOTE]

No, if everyone's has the same number, then it can be used once per account. A coupon can never be used more than once.
 
Gotcha. I've just done things like that in the past w/o thinking, so just wanted to make sure. :)

[quote name='Sunfire14']Thanks for the heads up, but I already used it, so no loss either way. It looks like the standard EBC coupon format they use for all their general in-store promotions, not the long power up codes.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='Survivalism']Remember, PowerUp stacks with everything. If it didn't, everyone would say "then why am I paying $15" and stop renewing it.[/QUOTE]

PowerUp doesn't stack with everything- no bonus on hardware trade ins.
 
[quote name='Survivalism']Remember, PowerUp stacks with everything. If it didn't, everyone would say "then why am I paying $15" and stop renewing it.



No, if everyone's has the same number, then it can be used once per account. A coupon can never be used more than once.[/QUOTE]

Is CAG16 still stacking with PUR? I seem to remember it not working for a while.
 
[quote name='crjav8er']Is CAG16 still stacking with PUR? I seem to remember it not working for a while.[/QUOTE]

I don't think it does. Luckily, my account glitches and keeps it as having an edge card half the time :lol:
 
Has anyone traded in a PS3 recently? I have a 80gb fat non-bc ps3 and I'm not sure how the trade in value has changed since February.
 
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[quote name='crjav8er']Is CAG16 still stacking with PUR? I seem to remember it not working for a while.[/QUOTE]
Yes, it does. Stacked both on an order today.
 
Does gamestop do bonus trade in promotions for accessories often? Had a few accessories I didn't really use much and didn't know if it would be better to wait for a promotion as they are only gettting $2-4 trade in value right now.

Also, I see in the wiki, the xbox chatpad is listed as chatpad/messenger kit as $5. Do they not just take the chatpad by itself? Thanks if anyone knows. I have the mic still, but it is listed as $3, rather trade that in separately lol.
 
Does Gamestop still have a free shipping code for online orders? I asked in another thread, but I don't think anyone is going to see it in that thread.
 
[quote name='Cerebral_One']Does Gamestop still have a free shipping code for online orders? I asked in another thread, but I don't think anyone is going to see it in that thread.[/QUOTE]

VSHIP. Expires 8/31, must be instock and $24.99+
 
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[quote name='FawkAndSuck']Has anyone traded in a PS3 recently? I have a 80gb fat non-bc ps3 and I'm not sure how the trade in value has changed since February.[/QUOTE]

I traded in my recently YLOD 40GB PS3 last week. The base value on 08/01/11 was $80 and the refurb fee was $30, so it's pretty close to the values in the first post.

The $50 bonus promo if you trade-in a system and buy new hardware applied even though there was a refurb fee, so I ended up getting $100 total in credit. Finally got rid of that SIXAXIS controller too. =)
 
Looks like I waited too long for some of these trade-ins:
Base prices

PS3
Street Fighter 4 $3

xbox 360

AC power adapter $6


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[quote name='CaptainJoel']Yes, it does. Stacked both on an order today.[/QUOTE]

I could not get them to stack the other night on an $80 order. I also could not get the PUR or the CAG16 to stack with VSHIP together or separate, and I also couldn't get their free 2 day ship with an order over $75 to work with CAG.

They had PoP HD trilogy for PS3 in stock and I haven't seen it online or in local stores in a long time so I wanted to snatch it up. Ended up ordering it and a few other games, which put me over the threshold to get a B2G1 from rewards, so just gonna take the whole order in, return it and re-buy PoP and use the coupon with a couple of other games.
 
[quote name='CaptPete']I traded in my recently YLOD 40GB PS3 last week. The base value on 08/01/11 was $80 and the refurb fee was $30, so it's pretty close to the values in the first post.

The $50 bonus promo if you trade-in a system and buy new hardware applied even though there was a refurb fee, so I ended up getting $100 total in credit. Finally got rid of that SIXAXIS controller too. =)[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about trading in my ps3 toward a xbox 360 4gb
 
Base values 8/6/11:

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New Super Mario Bros $22
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Mario Kart $20
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Wii Sports $4
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Resident Evil 4 $7
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Mario Galaxy $11

I got hit with the refurb fees because they were all heavily scratched and I noticed after the fact they gave me the 3/$10 bonus only. I went back in and got the 25% bonus for preordering Madden but then I noticed they took off the 3/$10 promo. This was at closing time so I'll have to go back later. So make sure they ring it up separately or they'll decide what promo you'll get. Of course, I told her to ring it up separately to begin with but they are all about giving you a total instead of you actually knowing how much you are getting for each one.
 
Traded in my launch 60GB PS3 for $80 +$50 trade in bonus - $30 refurb because it didnt work. $100 towards a new PS3 not a bad deal at all! Was still hoping that the 50% trade in towards used games still worked but they said it expired.
 
[quote name='Toss']Anybody have success doing the $50 console trade bonus towards pre ordering a new system ie star wars 360?[/QUOTE]

I asked in my stores the other day, so I could put it towards gears console and they said no, at three stores.
 
[quote name='HakurenKyo06']I asked in my stores the other day, so I could put it towards gears console and they said no, at three stores.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I guess I could buy a different console and return it..meh too much hassle. I want that star wars edition!
 
[quote name='Midnight Express']Base values 8/6/11:

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New Super Mario Bros $22
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Mario Kart $20
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Wii Sports $4
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Resident Evil 4 $7
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Mario Galaxy $11

I got hit with the refurb fees because they were all heavily scratched and I noticed after the fact they gave me the 3/$10 bonus only. I went back in and got the 25% bonus for preordering Madden but then I noticed they took off the 3/$10 promo. This was at closing time so I'll have to go back later. So make sure they ring it up separately or they'll decide what promo you'll get. Of course, I told her to ring it up separately to begin with but they are all about giving you a total instead of you actually knowing how much you are getting for each one.[/QUOTE]

had this happen to me too, he claimed the computer would ring up the best bonuses for me automatically, i said i wanted to trade 3 towards 3 for 10 and the other 4 or so towards 50 percent (this was back when the 50 percent bonus was going on), instead i got 50 percent bonus on everything, and 50 percent of 2 dollars is not much :\ oh well.
 
[quote name='Echelon79']I could not get them to stack the other night on an $80 order. I also could not get the PUR or the CAG16 to stack with VSHIP together or separate, and I also couldn't get their free 2 day ship with an order over $75 to work with CAG.

[/QUOTE]

I can't get PUR to stack with CAG16 either. I either got 16% off or 10%.
 
I'm so excited come 8/12 I'm gonna take advantage of the $50.00 extra and trade in my PS3 for a 3DS. I know its a stupid decision, but I wanna do it anyway.
 
[quote name='ducci101']I know its a stupid decision, but I wanna do it anyway.[/QUOTE]
Depends on who you ask. I think you're doing yourself a great favor. You will be missing out on the 20 free games, though.
 
[quote name='iNFiNiTE HORiZON']had this happen to me too, he claimed the computer would ring up the best bonuses for me automatically, i said i wanted to trade 3 towards 3 for 10 and the other 4 or so towards 50 percent (this was back when the 50 percent bonus was going on), instead i got 50 percent bonus on everything, and 50 percent of 2 dollars is not much :\ oh well.[/QUOTE]

the computer will only do one promo, if you want to do two promos, you need two different transactions.
 
[quote name='ducci101']I'm so excited come 8/12 I'm gonna take advantage of the $50.00 extra and trade in my PS3 for a 3DS. I know its a stupid decision, but I wanna do it anyway.[/QUOTE]

Look at more of you just saved yourself thousands of dollars in credit card theft.

Oh and if you are picking up a DS for the first time, make sure to grab 999 (9 hours 9 doors 9 people) while it is still on sale at GS. great game and gettin much harder to find
 
Base Values:

:wii:Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree - $5
:wii:A Boy and his Blob - $3
:ps3:Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) - $9
:ds:Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (DS) - $5
:ds:Metroid Prime Hunters (DS) - $5
:wii:You Don't Know Jack - $8
:wii:Wario Ware: Smooth Movse - $7
:wii:Metal Slug Anthology - $3
:wii:Excitebots: Trick Racing Game Only - $2
 
TIV
Wii Rock Band: Lego $2.50
Wii Cooking Mama: World Kitchen $7.00
Wii Rayman Raving Rabbids $6.00
360 Mass Effect $8.00
360 Family Game Night 3 $15.00
PS3 Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows $5.00
PS3 TV Superstars MVR $4.00
PS3 LOTR: Aragorn $8.00
 
TIV
Wii Rock Band: Lego $2.50
Wii Cooking Mama: World Kitchen $7.00
Wii Rayman Raving Rabbids $6.00
360 Mass Effect $8.00
360 Family Game Night 3 $15.00
PS3 Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows $5.00
PS3 TV Superstars MVR $4.00
PS3 LOTR: Aragorn $8.00
 
[quote name='jkircos']Wait Gamestop takes YLOD PS3? Do they take RROD Xbox minus refurb fees?[/QUOTE]

No. Of course, if the guy buying it doesn't bother to turn it on...
 
Is the $50 bonus to hardware trade-in something that GS does regularly? I've been thinking of upgrading my old 20gb x360 for a newer, quieter, hdmi version, but planned on doing so late this year. So do you guys think its likely GS will run a deal like this later on in the fall? Or that they will have a better deal later on, like maybe when Gears 3 comes out? Any help would be appreciated.
 
[quote name='HakurenKyo06']I asked in my stores the other day, so I could put it towards gears console and they said no, at three stores.[/QUOTE]

YMMV...I was able to reserve the Gears Console a few weeks ago. The employees called the DM and he gave them the ok to do a manual adjustment.
As always, it just depends how friendly the staff is.
 
[quote name='wastedyears']Is the $50 bonus to hardware trade-in something that GS does regularly? I've been thinking of upgrading my old 20gb x360 for a newer, quieter, hdmi version, but planned on doing so late this year. So do you guys think its likely GS will run a deal like this later on in the fall? Or that they will have a better deal later on, like maybe when Gears 3 comes out? Any help would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]


I got the SAME exact question. I went today and was told I could get $110 for it in credit for the 4gb slim. But was wondering if there has been a rumor going on on whether the 4gb would get a drop soon or maybe GS does other better hardware deals??
 
Wii

Bust-A-Move Bash! - $2 (8/8/11)
Madden NFL 09 - $4 (8/8/11)
Transformers: Cybertron Adventures - $5 (8/8/11)

Values stayed the same for
Wii
Quantum of Solace
Boom Blox
Boom Blox Bash Party
Ghostbusters
Marvel Super Hero Squad
Marvel Super Hero Squad Infini
Medal of Honor Heroes 2
Rabbids Go Home
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Red Steel
TMNT Smash Up
Trauma Center Second Opinion
Trivial Pursuit
 
Traded today: :wii: Resident Evil 4 - $7 (Pumped for HD remake) Goldeneye 007 - $9 (seriously this was $10 new last week) :ps3: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Bring on Ultimate baby; damn you Capcom and my addiction to your fighting games)
 
360 Values, Today

Shadows of the Damned - 23 (Fantastic game by the way)
LA Noire - 18 (I had fun, but it was way too short for a R* game)
 
360 Values, Today

Shadows of the Damned - 23 (Fantastic game by the way)
LA Noire - 18 (I had fun, but it was way too short for a R* game)
 
[quote name='HakurenKyo06']I asked in my stores the other day, so I could put it towards gears console and they said no, at three stores.[/QUOTE]

It should work, we were able to do it for a customer who traded in his 360 and put the bonus $50 down on a PS Vita. There is suppose to be a code to input on the register for it to work on the systems you can preorder. I guess the staff at your store was to lazy to read the store informer explaining the process.
 
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