GameStop TIV/Promos XXVI: Values available on Android/iOS app. Games with guaranteed $40/$30 and more!

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

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

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.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

Guaranteed $30/$40 on select games (Varying End Dates)
GameStop.com said:
Rotating promo list found at http://www.gamestop.com/collection/trade-in
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$125 in credit on PS3/360 traded towards New PS4 (Ends 11/9/14)
GameStop.com said:
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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, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,23,24,25

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 PowerUp Rewards 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
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.

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 PowerUp Rewards 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.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

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, 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
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

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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Traded in mk8 for $56 then re-bought my same copy for around $42. Hopefully the tiv on that sticks. Had another copy of mk8 and MLB 14 that got traded the other day.
 
Interesting - it looks like they actually raised some of the prices on the web site from the "preview" we got earlier. Now for the most part it looks like they just lowered the (actual) $35 values to $30. But earlier I swear they had stuff like MLB 14 at $22 or so. In my rush to get rid of everything before it tanked I used a coupon on a single game at one store. I'm regretting that now! I do still have 2 more though.

But I probably can't get out till later in the week anyway. I'm debating getting 2 Tropical Freeze for $64 and trading 1 to GS for $48 thus making my keeper $16. But I'd also be turning cash into GS (or Amazon) credit, and that is nothing to be too excited about.
 
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io said:
Interesting - it looks like they actually raised some of the prices on the web site from the "preview" we got earlier. Now for the most part it looks like they just lowered the $35 values to $30. But earlier I swear they had stuff like MLB 14 at $22 or so. In my rush to get rid of everything before it tanked I used a coupon on a single game at one store. I'm regretting that now! I do still have 2 more though.

But I probably can't get out till later in the week anyway. I'm debating getting 2 Tropical Freeze for $64 and trading 1 to GS for $48 thus making my keeper $16. But I'd also be turning cash into GS (or Amazon) credit, and that is nothing to be too excited about.
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are you still banned from bestbuy or something?

 
YBX87 said:
are you still banned from bestbuy or something?
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No, I trade there occasionally, but there really hasn't been much recently. Or at least nothing that I have seen that is worth the trouble. So when I buy stuff at Best Buy, it is via credit card.

I think last time I traded there it was a CoD Ghosts for Wii U and that pretty much paid for a new 3rd party lightning cable to replace one that broke...
 
io said:
No, I trade there occasionally, but there really hasn't been much recently. Or at least nothing that I have seen that is worth the trouble. So when I buy stuff at Best Buy, it is via credit card.

I think last time I traded there it was a CoD Ghosts for Wii U and that pretty much paid for a new 3rd party lightning cable to replace one that broke...
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might want to go this route, if it is convenient for you http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334732-target-1-preorder-card-20-off-cod-ghosts15-off-wwe-2k14-nba-2k14/

 
io said:
Interesting - it looks like they actually raised some of the prices on the web site from the "preview" we got earlier. Now for the most part it looks like they just lowered the (actual) $35 values to $30. But earlier I swear they had stuff like MLB 14 at $22 or so. In my rush to get rid of everything before it tanked I used a coupon on a single game at one store. I'm regretting that now! I do still have 2 more though.

But I probably can't get out till later in the week anyway. I'm debating getting 2 Tropical Freeze for $64 and trading 1 to GS for $48 thus making my keeper $16. But I'd also be turning cash into GS (or Amazon) credit, and that is nothing to be too excited about.
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Did you need an extra coupon....I have tons that I am not going to use ,free of course. Also looks like the website is showing a new promo for Ps4 trade ins-150 towards the purchase of a ps4 with a 120 gb ps3 or higher trade in. It looks like its time to trade in my ps3

 
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^ Nah, thanks, I'm good. Like I said, I have 2 more. That ought to be enough. Plus it limits my temptation...

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might want to go this route, if it is convenient for you http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334732-target-1-preorder-card-20-off-cod-ghosts15-off-wwe-2k14-nba-2k14/
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Thanks - that price match + preorder card thing at Target has always been a pain for me. I did it once or twice, but that is really too much trouble. I'm getting too old to spend all this time at different stores. Sure, 5-10 years ago I would have been all over it. It just makes me weary to even think about it now. I only do quick stuff these days ;).

Other than a quick stop in Best Buy to get a single MLB 14 I already had everything at home that I took to trade in. I went with my son and got lunch, and made a Petsmart stop, and despite hitting traffic had the whole thing done in under 3 hours this afternoon (note that nothing is less than 20-30 minutes one way for me). That included 3 different Gamestops. Had I known things would hold I wouldn't have done even that much.
 
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oh my jesus. I am fucking done. ugh The madden extended hours helped out big time.

Final tally $2025.35

If you are looking for a 50% code. I have one for sale for $10 paypal.

 
Supply and demand. I warned people that I would do so. These coupons are gold. GOLD!!!!! I can easily use them all.

Spend $10 to make $90 plus. Its simple math.

 
Been out of the US for a couple of months, but coming back this week and am looking for a 50% coupon to trade in some backlog I'll never play.

If anyone has an extra coupon, I'd appreciate it, or would be willing to purchase one as well.  Pm me.

 
iOS app now matches the values on the site. $30 appears to be the highest value

Madden 15 (All platforms) - $30

Metro Redux (PS4, XB1) - $25

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For those having issues with stores not accepting codes only, I created a fillable PDF form based on the email image from sladeum that he posted HERE

Just enter the code in the fillable PDF form and print it out. PDF is attached to the bottom of this post

 
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Anyone want a download code for Gran Turismo for PSP for a valid 50% coupon code? Looked back through 15 days of trash emails, but found no coupon. Why do they do that? Just do a 50% trade special... One more reason to hate GS.

 
Prison Mike said:
iOS app now matches the values on the site. $30 appears to be the highest value

Madden 15 (All platforms) - $30

Metro Redux (PS4, XB1) - $25

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Thanks Prison Mike! I just looked and values didn't get tanked that bad muhahahaha. Nowhere near the garbage values we previously saw yesterday. It must've been GameStop trying to reinforce the good values for everyone thing. Otherwise if everyone saw those values we saw yesterday, people would've complained and asked what happened to the "revamp" that they were talking about.

 
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Prison Mike said:
For those having issues with stores not accepting codes only, I created a fillable PDF form based on the email image from sladeum that he posted HERE

Just enter the code in the fillable PDF form and print it out. PDF is attached to the bottom of this post
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THAT'S some serious CAG-OF-THE-YEAR effort right there! That should help out a ton of people who got codes elsewhere! Also thanks for the update on TIVs - does anyone else still have all the TIVs locked into their phone from yesterday though? Mine still have yesterday's figures ;)

 
I have an extra 50% off card from gamestop that if someone with the iphone app can tell me the trade in prices for these I'll give them the code off of it :

Sponge bob square pants planktons robotic revenge for wii U   

Assassin's creed IV wii U   

Injustice gods among us Wii U   

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U   

Need for speed Most wanted U Wii u

 
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Asmith906 said:
Those coupons that everyone is using were given out in store.

Are the Amazon Kindle cards just regular Amazon credit or can it only be used on kindle stuff.
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You can use it on anything that Amazon sells. I wonder if the word "kindle" scares people off from buying the GCs.

 
jonhuggs said:
I have an extra 50% off card from gamestop that if someone with the iphone app can tell me the trade in prices for these I'll give them the code off of it :

Sponge bob square pants planktons robotic revenge for wii U $6.00
Assassin's creed IV wii U $10.00
Injustice gods among us Wii U $8.00
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U $8.00
Need for speed Most wanted U Wii u $7.00
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I'm heading to GameStop with my 50% card thing (I got it a month ago when I pre-ordered Halo: MCC, Forza Horizon 2, and Destiny for Xbox One.) in less than two hours.

I'll be trading in:

GTA V (Xbox 360)

Titanfall (XOne)

CoD: Ghosts (XOne)

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag (XOne)

Need for Speed Rivals (XOne)

Battlefield 4 (XOne)

Looks like a little bit over $194 in credit.  I'm very happy.  First time trading anything in there in over a decade.

 
Quibler said:
jonhuggs said:
I have an extra 50% off card from gamestop that if someone with the iphone app can tell me the trade in prices for these I'll give them the code off of it :

Sponge bob square pants planktons robotic revenge for wii U $6.00
Assassin's creed IV wii U $10.00
Injustice gods among us Wii U $8.00
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U $8.00
Need for speed Most wanted U Wii u $7.0
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Thanks! PM'd you the code

 
Lost my dang code but I'm not begging. Willing to trade club Nintendo coins for one.PM me if you have an extra you're looking to get rid of. Thanks!
 
Thanks to those who have posted updates about the :ps3: MLB 14 value.  I'm left wondering about NBA 2k14.  Can anyone with the ios app confirm that these values have held today?  Thanks in advance.

$18 :ps3: NBA 2k14

$25 :ps4: The Last of Us Remastered

$30 :wii: legend of zelda: skyward sword
 

 
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gospelman said:
Thanks to those who have posted updates about the :ps3: MLB 14 value. I'm left wondering about NBA 2k14. Can anyone with the ios app confirm that these values have held today? Thanks in advance.

$18 :ps3: NBA 2k14

$25 :ps4: The Last of Us Remastered

$30 :wii: legend of zelda: skyward sword
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$17 :ps3: NBA 2k14

$23 :ps4: The Last of Us Remastered

$30 :wii: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Those are the current values.

 
Can you still get the $10 coupon from the GS App? If I can, I'm willing to trade a $10 GS coupon for one of the summer coupons. PM me if interested/if you know I can still buy the $10 coupon with my points.

 
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