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NEW THREAD HERE http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10172798

First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. Second post has the values for games for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games for Nintendo devices. Fourth post has the values for games for Sony devices. Fifth post hardware values. Sixth post is open for expansion/reorganization.

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:

Black Friday Trade Deals

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']20% extra credit on trades toward refurbished/new electronics
25% bonus trade in credit when trading in 2 games
Double trade in credit on any system
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Current Promotions:
GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)


Trade 3 get $10 (11/18/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Get $10 extra in-store credit when you trade any 3 games

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.
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$25 Hardware Bonus, Select Systems (11/18/12)
[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.
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$30 Guaranteed, Select Games (Varied)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade select games (within 30 days of release) View Now

$30 value is net value after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Some exclusions may apply. Offer valid only while new game is priced $49.99 or higher. 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.
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Assassin's Creed III PS3 Bundle Upgrade Offer (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $75 extra in-store credit when you trade any PS3 toward a new PS3 500GB Assassin’s Creed III bundle.”

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of a new PS3 500GB Assassin's Creed III bundle. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items 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 valid 10/30/12 through 11/11/12.
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Sony Collections Trade Offer (11/14/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games toward the purchase of select Sony collections. Exclusively for PowerUp Rewards members


Eligible Games
- Ratchet & Clank Collection - $39.99
-God of War Saga - $39.99
- Jak and Daxter Collection - $39.99
- Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - $19.99
- InFAMOUS Collection $19.99
- Journey Collector’s Edition- $29.99
- Uncharted Dual Pack - $39.99
- Killzone Trilogy - $39.99


Legal: Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of participating games. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items 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 valid 11/1/12 through 11/14/12.
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Power Up Rewards Exclusive Hardware Values (11/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']PowerUp Rewards exclusive hardware trade offers are here. Trade in your system to score these exclusive trade prices.

  • Xbox 360 orig - $80
  • Xbox 360 slim - $125
  • PS3 - $125
  • Wii - $40
  • 3DS - $75
  • DSi - $50
  • DS Lite - $40
  • PS Vita - $90
  • PS2 - $30
Values are net after trade. Offer not good on cash trades. Hardware must be in full working condition to be eligible for this offer. Defective hardware may be eligible for trade at a lesser 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. Offer valid 11/6/12 through 11/11/12.
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30% Power Trade (1/6/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new copy of select games. http://www.gamestop.com/mrkt/landing/pre-pay-bonus-30-trade-credit/

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new copy of a participating game. 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 items 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]


PC Download Power Trade (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any games toward Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC digital downloads.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward the purchase of PC download of Prototype Franchise bundle, Dead Space Bundle, F.E.A.R. bundle or Dawnguard DLC. 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% Headset Offer (11/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 25% in-store credit when you trade any items toward a new headset. including Turtle Beach, Tritton, Beats and more!

Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of new headset. 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 items 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]


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, 16,,,,,,,,

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.

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, 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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PS3
(base values)
-inFamous = $7.00
-Grand Theft Auto IV = $9.00


360
(base values)
-Sleeping Dogs = $22.00
-Dead Space = $6.00


Got $74.40 (-$2.00 for "refurb service"). I found that going to pawn shops is actually paying off for me. Paid $12 for inFamous(PS3) and GTA IV(PS3) and got $25.60 in trade-in credit.
 
[quote name='ajh2298']Those girls look like they are enjoying those horses a lot more than they should be.[/QUOTE]

I wonder if Mr. Hands has a cameo in it..?
 
[quote name='slowdive21']Phone quote a few seconds go 9-1-12

Madden 13 360 $25
NCAA FB 13 360 $19[/QUOTE]

you got a phone # for gs stores that gives out quotes over the phone, the ones in area does not give quotes for tiv over the phone at all
 
[quote name='YBX87']you got a phone # for gs stores that gives out quotes over the phone, the ones in area does not give quotes for tiv over the phone at all[/QUOTE]

704-865-7474 Gastonia NC mall
 
[quote name='kayne2000']lol yes youve seen dark city too? such a great movie[/QUOTE]

Wrong Mr. Hands. You're thinking of Mr. Hand. Two VERY different things. LOL.

If you are easily offended/underage/christian/PETA member, please don't google "Mr. Hands"... :whistle2:#
 
[quote name='HakurenKyo06']704-865-7474 Gastonia NC mall[/QUOTE]

thanks, i hope that is not a prank, but a actual gs number , lol
 
[quote name='YBX87']thanks, i hope that is not a prank, but a actual gs number , lol[/QUOTE]

You do know you could look on the gamestop website and easily verify if it's a GS # or not, but either way I highly doubt he went out of his way to prank you haha.
 
[quote name='DemonsMaster']You do know you could look on the gamestop website and easily verify if it's a GS # or not, but either way I highly doubt he went out of his way to prank you haha.[/QUOTE]

how do you do that? i know you can look up local gs with zip codes. unless you mean with google, lol
 
[quote name='YBX87']how do you do that? i know you can look up local gs with zip codes. unless you mean with google, lol[/QUOTE]

Well the link doesn't work. Just go to gamestop.com and click on "Find a store" Search for the store you are looking for. Very very simple, easy, and fast.

P.S. Find a store is on the top left
 
:360: Sonic the Hedgehog- $3
:360: Jurassic Park- $6
:ps3: Star Wars Force Unleashed 2- $6
:ps3: Dirt 3- $10

With promos, got $40 which I used on Lollipop Chainsaw, then kept the rest.
 
[quote name='kayne2000']lol yes youve seen dark city too? such a great movie[/QUOTE]
Its amazing how an S on one word can totally change what is being talked about
 
[quote name='YBX87']thanks, i hope that is not a prank, but a actual gs number , lol[/QUOTE]

If I were going to prank you would have done 867-5309
 
[quote name='HakurenKyo06']If I were going to prank you would have done 867-5309[/QUOTE]

Too obvious. Try 704-970-1827...
 
Updated lists and database.

[quote name='HakurenKyo06']If I were going to prank you would have done 867-5309[/QUOTE]

I prefer 634-5789.
 
360
Borderlands GOTY @$11
Left 4 Dead @$14
Left 4 Dead 2 @$14
The Orange Box @$11
Mass Effect 2 @$5.50
La Noire: Complete Edition @$11
Resident Evil: ORC @$5

I really don't know why I didn't trade ORC to BB...I forgot about the labor day sale, doh.
 
[quote name='iduncurr']I really don't know why I didn't trade ORC to BB...I forgot about the labor day sale, doh.[/QUOTE]

Looks like ORC tanked in TIV, last time I traded that in it was still $9 two weeks ago.

More base TIV..
God of War Collection $10 (still holding up great time to get if you want the SAGA collection)
Time Crisis Razing Storm - $5
 
yep unloading madden under the 50% bonus, like half the cheevos are for onine points and all players online are cheesers so I am dumping it.
 
09/01

X360-Akai Katana Shin $13.00 (Base)
X360-Silent Hill Downpour $14.00 and $13.00 for PS3 version.
X360-Inversion $11.00
PS3-Sly Collection $11.00
X360- Asura's Wrath $14.00
X360- Halo Reach $14.00
X360 -MLB 2k12 $13.00
X360-NBA 2k12 $11.00
PS3- Jak and Daxter HD collection - $5.00
PS3- Gran Turismo 5 XL - $5.00



all the TIV before 50% boost (and 10% extra PUR)
 
Has anyone tried or confirm if the 50% trade bonus stacks with the 30% power trade towards select new releases? I plan on trying that later in the week but wanted to check with fellow CAGs if anyone else has tried this yet and were successful.
 
[quote name='DealSeeker2U']Has anyone tried or confirm if the 50% trade bonus stacks with the 30% power trade towards select new releases? I plan on trying that later in the week but wanted to check with fellow CAGs if anyone else has tried this yet and were successful.[/QUOTE]

Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid toward cash trades. 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 valid 8/31/12 through 9/9/12.

And yes I put $5 on AC3 and Borderlands 2 with my trade in today and only 50% was tacked on my trades.
 
:360:Red Dead Redemption - $9
:360:Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare - $7

In case you have both and for some reason want the GOTY instead I encourage trading them in with the bonus. If you have PUR Pro the total for trade in is $25.60 and the GOTY used is $25.19 (before tax). So if your state doesn't charge tax for purchases with credit, they are actually paying you the own the GoTY instead. Even if your state charges tax it only costs $1.XX for the upgrade! :D
 
i went to trade in a couple games but they were gonna charge me $3 for a resurface fee. The game wasn't that scratched up so I took it back. Is the resurface fee by employee discretion?
 
[quote name='Nintendokid54']i went to trade in a couple games but they were gonna charge me $3 for a resurface fee. The game wasn't that scratched up so I took it back. Is the resurface fee by employee discretion?[/QUOTE]

Yes. Some don't care, others are strict. I've traded some in and they were pretty beat up with no fee. And some with minor and got charged $1. It's annoying. When you buy discs from them, they don't even look like they resurfaced some of them.
 
[quote name='Geco17']Yes. Some don't care, others are strict. I've traded some in and they were pretty beat up with no fee. And some with minor and got charged $1. It's annoying. When you buy discs from them, they don't even look like they resurfaced some of them.[/QUOTE]

And not to sound like "that guy" but I could see a class action eventually coming from this, as it seems more or less like a money-making racket. I've been charged refurb fees for some games that had very little scratching, and was given games that were in HORRENDOUS condition. So, where is this refurb money actually going?
 
[quote name='FlipSide']Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid toward cash trades. 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 valid 8/31/12 through 9/9/12.

And yes I put $5 on AC3 and Borderlands 2 with my trade in today and only 50% was tacked on my trades.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for clarifying.
 
[quote name='merchie89']i traded in a sleeping dogs and finally have my Ultimate Loot Chest all paid off!!! WAHOO!!! 17 days to borderlands 2[/QUOTE]My apologies for sounding douchey, but would you mind actually posting the base value for the Sleeping Dogs you traded in?
 
[quote name='sp00ge']And not to sound like "that guy" but I could see a class action eventually coming from this, as it seems more or less like a money-making racket. I've been charged refurb fees for some games that had very little scratching, and was given games that were in HORRENDOUS condition. So, where is this refurb money actually going?[/QUOTE]

It's going into bonuses for managers that can rack up these fees.lol There are some stores I won't trade to anymore because there is always a refurb fee. One time the manager tried to sneak one in on the most expensive game of my trade while I walked away from the counter to look at something. the game was complete with no scratches. He just stuffed my receipt in the bag with my purchases and didn't say a word. Needless to say, when I discovered it at home, I did the feedback online, gave them all 1s and described what the manager did. I really like how he slapped it on a high tiv game so the fee was $3 not $1.
 
:360: Resident Evil 5 $8

Paid off my Borderlands 2 pre-order, couldn't stand the mechanics of RE5 where you had to stand and shoot and couldn't move while shooting. Only paid $15 for it a few months ago so I'm happy.
 
Traded in:

360:
The Orange Box - $11.00
Grand Theft Auto IV - $10.00
Skyrim - $18.00

Wii:
Zack & Wiki - $0.40

3DS:
New Super Mario Bros. 2 - $17.00
 
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