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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. 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:


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


Power Trade 30% (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Power Trade: Get a 30% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of:New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts, 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Madden NFL 13

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Madden NFL13 or Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. 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. Offer expiration varies by title. [/QUOTE]


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30% Extra toward pre-owned (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of any pre-owned product.

Full trade value must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. 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% Trade Bonus Toward Steam Funds (7/23/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of Steam Wallet currency during the Steam Summer Sale.

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]


$25 Hardware Bonus (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita or 3DS system

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]


$30 Buy Back (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade NCAA Football 13 within 30 days of release

$30 value is net after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid only while new title is priced at $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PS3). 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% Trade Bonus Toward Google Nexus 7 (Includes iOS/Android Devices - Ends 8/05/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
Power Trade: Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade any items toward the pre-order of the Google Nexus 7 Tablet.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a Google Nexus 7 Tablet. 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.​
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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, 14, 15

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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Phone quotes today (7/18):

:ps3:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $14
Infamous - $7

:360:
Silent Hill: Downpour - $18

Hopefully I'll be able to 100% Downpour tonight and trade that, my copy of AC:R (no reason not to with BBY selling it for $9.99 starting Sunday), and the :ps3: and :360: copies of NFS: The Run I'll be picking up tomorrow while buying Link's Crossbow Training for the extra 30%.

If all goes well, I'm looking at $70 to add to my ever-growing stockpile of GS credit. Oh, wait...~$69.50 including the cost of LCT. :razz:
 
July 18th Trade-ins:

:psp: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus = $12 (down $3)

I had to take advantage of the 40% extra on Steam credit so I got another $20 to spend on the rest of the sale.
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']I just dump my 44 cent game at a thrift shop or something. Either that or use it as a coaster[/QUOTE]

Return it so you can use it again.
 
[quote name='captaintek3304']Contemplating whether to trade now or hold out for a trade 7 promo.[/QUOTE]
Is there another trade 3, 5, 7 promo on the horizon or is this just wishful thinking?
 
[quote name='YBX87']today, some idiot at my store tried to trade in sealed/ unopened games for cash, and he asked if he could opened in front of gs employee, and got outright rejected ,lmfao[/QUOTE]

I have a feeling he was not an "idiot". I do mystery shopping assignments on the side and have done GameStops on occasion. What you describe above is the exact instructions for the assignment, lol! By any chance were two of these sealed games the same title(that is a requirement for the shopper)? Sounds like the employee passed the test lol
 
[quote name='suwillgetu']July 18th Trade-ins:

:psp: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus = $12 (down $3)

I had to take advantage of the 40% extra on Steam credit so I got another $20 to spend on the rest of the sale.[/QUOTE]

Isn't it only 30% extra when used towards Steam credit? Taking in a handful of games later today that I've either rebought on Steam or will never play again for Steam funds.
 
[quote name='Killbomb']Isn't it only 30% extra when used towards Steam credit? Taking in a handful of games later today that I've either rebought on Steam or will never play again for Steam funds.[/QUOTE]

If you're a Power Up Rewards member you get an extra 10%. I think it works for free members as well so if you're not a member yet you should sign up before you do your trade-ins.
 
[quote name='suwillgetu']If you're a Power Up Rewards member you get an extra 10%. I think it works for free members as well so if you're not a member yet you should sign up before you do your trade-ins.[/QUOTE]

Ah...I forgot about the Power Up card since it's been so long since I've traded anything to Gamestop. Just found my old card so I'll give it a shot when I go in there later.
 
[quote name='suwillgetu']If you're a Power Up Rewards member you get an extra 10%. I think it works for free members as well so if you're not a member yet you should sign up before you do your trade-ins.[/QUOTE]

amazed that no one bothered to correct this. only PRO members get the extra 10%.
 
Power Up Rewards has 2 types of memberships, one Pro, the other Free. The Pro one is where you get 10% extra on trade ins and 10% extra off used. I believe you also receive double points.

EDIT: ninja'd
 
[quote name='matrix9280']Return it so you can use it again.[/QUOTE]

this literally made me lol. but yeah, definitely true!
 
[quote name='inky1600']I have a feeling he was not an "idiot". I do mystery shopping assignments on the side and have done GameStops on occasion. What you describe above is the exact instructions for the assignment, lol! By any chance were two of these sealed games the same title(that is a requirement for the shopper)? Sounds like the employee passed the test lol[/QUOTE]

no, he looked like a hippie/ high on drug s/ suspicious looking. He looked like he stole those games, and had them in these black garbage bags. LOL. It was not all sealed new games he was trying to get cash on. he had alot of games tho that was already opened as well, like some what 20 games consisting of ps2, ps3, xbox 360
 
Traded (PS3):

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: $3.50
WWE Legends of Wrestlemania: $2.20 (?)

This last one is sort of weird, 0.22 was the powerup 10% bonus, while 0.68 was the extra 30% bonus, which adds up to 0.90 (which leaves $2.25 when subtracted from the total tiv of $3.15; I don't think 0.22 is 10% of $2.25. Then again, I could be wrong.
 
[quote name='DealSeeker2U']Is there another trade 3, 5, 7 promo on the horizon or is this just wishful thinking?[/QUOTE]

There's always one out on the horizon...I save old games that are unlikely to drop much, for those promos. Anything new or with yearly iterations risks losing more value in a tiv drop over time than what a promo bump may be worth out in the future.
 
[quote name='jooksingjie']amazed that no one bothered to correct this. only PRO members get the extra 10%.[/QUOTE]

Oh well, I tried. I've only ever been a Pro member and for some reason I thought free members got the extra 10% as well.
 
Base TIVs as of today:

:360: Fallout 3 $2.50
:360: Bolt $3.50
:360: Fallout New Vegas $6
:360: Silent Hill Homecoming $5
:ps3: Borderlands $8 (It doesn't say GOTY on my receipt but I think the clerk may have entered it that way since I don't see TIVs going up. Either way, worked out well since I got more in credit for vanilla Borderlands than I paid for the GOTY edition on Amazon last week.)
:ps3: Way of the Samurai 3 $4.00

$37.70 total after the 30% bonus for buying Steam funds. Got 2 $20 Steam cards for $2.30 plus some games I either now own on PC or will never play again.
 
[quote name='Toss']There's always one out on the horizon...I save old games that are unlikely to drop much, for those promos. Anything new or with yearly iterations risks losing more value in a tiv drop over time than what a promo bump may be worth out in the future.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the heads up. I was wondering about it since I got some games that'll benefit more from this than the other promos. Maybe after the current promo ends... Maybe.
 
Today:
Hot Shots Golf (Vita) - $8
Rayman Origins (Vita) - $13

Bought Madden '08 for $.89 to get the 30% bump.

Ended up with $28.51 credit.
 
Everything went well yesterday (7/19):

:360:
Need For Speed: The Run - $10
Silent Hill: Downpour - $18

:ps3:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $14
Need For Speed: The Run - $8

I picked up Link's Crossbow Training ($0.44 w/ PUR) for the 30% bump and ended up with ~$69.50 in credit.
 
[quote name='knucklehead179']Any idea on the trade in value for psp 1000 and 2000?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='knucklehead179']Also what is the TIV for batman AA goty ps3?[/QUOTE]

These are all listed in the first post.
 
[quote name='rjbooth']Double Trade Values on Systems and it looks like system TIV stayed the same![/QUOTE]

Was just quoted $100 store credit for an original 360 with wireless controller after the doubling. I'm glad I took the chance on waiting.
 
:360:Xbox 360 Slim w/250GB - $190.00 ($95 TIV + $95 Promo)
:360:Xbox 360 Wired Headset - $4
:360:Xbox 360 Remote - $0.75
:360:Xbox 360 VGA HD/AV Cable - $3.50
:360:Xbox 360 Charge Kit w/Battery - $4
 
[quote name='Damanthia']Was just quoted $100 store credit for an original 360 with wireless controller after the doubling. I'm glad I took the chance on waiting.[/QUOTE]
are these if effect for sure? i called this morning and was told $50 base and $25 not the double
 
its $95 base? i might have to go today. dam i need to transfer all my stuff over to new hdd.

how long is the double hardware bonus going on for? is it a gamestock summer sale thing?
 
$190? Generous.

Myabe I should phone in for a quote on my launch Wii. I keep not trading it in because I want to keep my virtual console titles, but it's going to tank hard once the U is out.
 
Confirmed here in NJ, 250GB Slim is $95 base.

Can't believe how good of a deal this is, that's $9 less than I paid for it in November AND I get to keep everything that came in the bundle that's not essential to the console itself.

I'm transferring all my save data to the cloud and my dual 16GB flash drives, and rushing over after work before someone in corporate puts the kibosh on this!
 
[quote name='lpburk2']I see the value of the 3G Vita listed ($125.00). I hope the value of the wifi model is close.[/QUOTE]
The wifi version for the vita is going for $75 right now. The wii is for $30 (just called).
 
[quote name='Thunderbolt7']
I'm transferring all my save data to the cloud and my dual 16GB flash drives, and rushing over after work before someone in corporate puts the kibosh on this![/QUOTE]

i want to get rid of my glossy black elite xbox. need to get a transfer cable and do this after work. i wonder if i can do everything in 3 hours. i have about 170gb free on my 250gb hdd, so i need to transfer 80gb to my new 320gb hdd.

maybe i should go home during lunch and set it up and it will be done by the time i get off work.
 
[quote name='frpilot']maybe i should go home during lunch and set it up and it will be done by the time i get off work.[/QUOTE]

Read my mind! I'm rushing home to get the ball rolling in a few minutes...
 
I'd totally trade in my 360 if there was some way to move that GS credit to BB, right now my BB has the GOW Bundle for $240. So only $50 for a much nicer 360!
 
[quote name='Geco17']I'd totally trade in my 360 if there was some way to move that GS credit to BB, right now my BB has the GOW Bundle for $240. So only $50 for a much nicer 360![/QUOTE]
Is it that price at every BB? Or just YMMV
 
[quote name='ricecake']Anyone know the price of 3ds? And what do you need to bring to trade in a system?

Thanks,[/QUOTE]

$50 base
 
Update on the Google Nexus 7 (If your interested in getting this)

Called up today and they said they are only accepting Preorders and no Date on the actual release.
 
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