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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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[quote name='k1ngster']With the $25 Hardware Bonus going on right now. Anyone traded in 40GB PS3 recently?[/QUOTE]

40 GB(NO PS2 BC only 2 USB) - $70 (7/20/12)
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Even better if you can get 10% off with the GCU discount, though I've heard of that not always working in conjunction with @Gamer coupons.

I'm definitely going to try to find a copy of L4D, though, and do just that; at least I'll be able to use that coupon on something.[/QUOTE]

Totally forgot to add the GCU discount.
 
7/24

:ps3:

Need for Speed: The Run $8
Assassin's Creed Revelations $14

:360:

FIFA 12 $20
Assassin's Creed Revelations $14
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Even better if you can get 10% off with the GCU discount, though I've heard of that not always working in conjunction with @Gamer coupons.

I'm definitely going to try to find a copy of L4D, though, and do just that; at least I'll be able to use that coupon on something.[/QUOTE]
The GCU discount always works just fine with the @gamer coupons for me.
Got L4D with this month's coupon just to keep it from going to waste. Total was $12.31 after tax and I used a $10 code from store pickup making it $2.31
 
[quote name='dino88']Do you have a more recent TIV? The last time it was updated here was on 6/23.[/QUOTE]

Few pages back someone posted it for $8 base on 7/22
 
Damn, I might have to get rid of my adored FIFA 12 if it's going for that much, with FIFA 13 around the corner, I think I should I dump it as soon as possible.
 
Phone Quote:

X-Men Destiny PS3 $5.50

Sooo trading that in for the $5 extra. Good thing that was free with my GCU coupon.
 
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I saw newsletter on the counter about a 30% trade bonus for refilling Steam wallet. I'm guessing that means I can just buy the cheapest Steam gc ($20 I think) and get 30% bonus for any game I trade in.

This would be much easier than just doing one of those buy used or towards preorder (and return/cancel) for the extra 30%.

I did not see anything about the extra $5 trade in bonus promo at all. Hopefully no problems and no drops for the games I wanna dump (ACR and maybe L4D if a BB has)
 
[quote name='Gamer SDP']I saw newsletter on the counter about a 30% trade bonus for refilling Steam wallet. I'm guessing that means I can just buy the cheapest Steam gc ($20 I think) and get 30% bonus for any game I trade in.

This would be much easier than just doing one of those buy used or towards preorder (and return/cancel) for the extra 30%.

I did not see anything about the extra $5 trade in bonus promo at all. Hopefully no problems and no drops for the games I wanna dump (ACR and maybe L4D if a BB has)[/QUOTE]

The Steam Wallet promotion ran only through the duration of the Summer Sale. It ended yesterday, 7/23/2012.
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Phone Quote:

X-Men Destiny PS3 $5.50

Sooo trading that in for the $5 extra. Good thing that was free with my GCU coupon.[/QUOTE]

Damn I hope the 360 version didn't also drop, but that's probably just wishful thinking. Oh well, still if I trade it in, it'll be like I was paid to play it, so not too shabby, assuming of course it doesn't drop further.
 
[quote name='ChunLiBarbie']Phone Quote:

X-Men Destiny PS3 $5.50

Sooo trading that in for the $5 extra. Good thing that was free with my GCU coupon.[/QUOTE]

Man, I hope the :360: is a tad higher. Playing this with a friend right now and I could've sworn the rocks that go flying during the Sublime battle were straight outta minecraft. 8 bit ftw.

Oh, well, at least if I get $10.50, 50 cents for a interesting few hours I suppose...
 
[quote name='Stimes']If anyone trades in L4D and or Dead Island today could you please post the TIV. Thank you.[/QUOTE]

L4D and L4D2's TIVs are both $16... Someone posted it a few days ago. Hope that helps!
 
[quote name='jcp42877']L4D and L4D2's TIVs are both $16... Someone posted it a few days ago. Hope that helps![/QUOTE]The point of finding out their TIVs today is to verify whether GS lowered them in anticipation of the "Trade in any PS3/360 game with at least $3 base TIV, get an extra $5" promotion that starts today and ends tomorrow. Everyone's hoping that GS won't lower anything...
 
Ok, I went this morning to trade in some games and It looks like they haven't dropped the TIV of any games because of the extra $5 promo.

Max Payne 3 (360)- $15
UFC Undisputed 3 (PS3) - $18
Twisted Metal (PS3) - $16
Call of Duty: Black Ops (Wii) - $15
Ninja Gaiden 3 (360) - $13
Resident Evil:Operation Raccoon City (360) - $9
Assassin's Creed Revelations (360) - $14
(Prices are without promo and powerup rewards)

Got myself $140 with all the promos! :D
 
Phone quotes (7/25):

:360:
Left 4 Dead - $16
Left 4 Dead 2 - $16
The Price Is Right: Decades - $8
The Sims 3: Pets - $7

:ps3:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $14
The Sims 3: Pets - $6.50

Looks like nothing changed. \\:D/
 
I can 2nd the phone quotes for L4D and Ass:Rev.

Also
:360: Dragon Age 2 $3.50
:ps3: Mass Effect 2 $6.50
:ps3: The Sly Collection $11

She was trying to tell me the $5 was only for game over $10 but I am sure that is wrong.
 
Tiger Woods 13 360 - $20

I got $20.40 for Assassins Revelations w/ the $5 Gamestock deal & Powerup. So it is a nice little flip if you can get it for $9.99 from BBY.

Totaled out @ $118.50 from trading in Revelations, Undisputed 3, Nba 2k12, TW13 & Fifa 12. I'm prob going to try and get my hands on 2 more Revelations so I can trade 1 more & play the other one. So, I'll have $138.90 in Gamestop credit. :)

Thank you cag's! I would have missed the $5 deal & BBY Summer sale because I haven't been all that interested in any games atm.
 
Thanks all you East Coasters for updating us on hot trade in values this morning. I was gonna call in 10 minutes when my store opened but CAGs aways come to the rescue.

Time to hit up BB for Assassins Creed Revelations & Sims 3 Pets.
 
[quote name='xenozfan2']Can someone call about the dead island vanilla tiv? my gamestop doesn't open until 11ct.[/QUOTE]

:360: was $7 (should have asked for PS3 also but I would think its the same?) Sorry.

Edit: PrinnyOtaku has me covered :)
 
So it'd be $12 total for Dead Island, which means it'd cost $8 for all the DLC. Not the greatest of deals, but still cheaper than if you were to buy it all separately.
 
This probably isn't the best place to ask, but is Dead Island worth it if I only intend to play it offline (i.e., singleplayer)? If it is, would the :360: version be preferable due to the :ps3: version suffering from freezes (based on what I've heard)?
 
[quote name='Vigilante']This probably isn't the best place to ask, but is Dead Island worth it if I only intend to play it offline (i.e., singleplayer)? If it is, would the :360: version be preferable due to the :ps3: version suffering from freezes (based on what I've heard)?[/QUOTE]

yeah not the best place to ask, but yeah its worth it. I played story mostly by myself and I enjoyed it. Everything is better with others, but its not horrible if you play it alone. $20 for the goty is a steal considering the new one comes out soon( I think, Riptide or some shit).
 
Thanks you guys! Sucks that it dropped $2 but what can you do. I refuse to actually pay for any digital dlc and my store has a used copy I saw last night so $7 for the dlc is not that bad.
 
[quote name='xenozfan2']Does gamestop still allow trades of the same game on different systems?[/QUOTE]Technically yes, but don't trade in more than one on each system to avoid suspicion.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']Technically yes, but don't trade in more than one on each system to avoid suspicion.[/QUOTE]

Yeah. I have 2 Gamestops right next to each other. Strip mall next to real mall. I think I might split my games up to avoid duplicates. I only have 2 dups though.

Edit: Phone confirmation

:360: Alice Madness Returns $8
:360: Blood Stone 007 $5
 
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:ps3:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $14
Resistance 3 - $8
Halo Reach - $ 16

Powerup Card + 5 dollar for each game - $56.80. I got the 30 % trade in credit when I preordered Black op2 & got 60.21. Not bad.
 
[quote name='TMNT770']:ps3:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $14
Resistance 3 - $8
Halo Reach - $ 16

Powerup Card + 5 dollar for each game - $56.80. I got the 30 % trade in credit when I preordered Black op2 & got 60.21. Not bad.[/QUOTE]

:ps3:Halo Reach? Should've kept that one. Bound to be a collectors item :bouncy:
 
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