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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)


30% Trade Bonus (Various)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new game only. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Soul Calibur V (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), SSX (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Max Payne 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Mass Effect 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Street Fighter X Tekken (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12). 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 Guaranteed Trade-In Value (3/1/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/31/12 - 3/1/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 2/14/12 - 3/13/12). $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 titles are priced at $59.99 (PS3, Xbox 360). 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]


Trade 3 get $10 (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

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


$40 Hardware Bonus 360/PS3, $20/Wii (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $40 in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded, Get an extra $20 in-store credit when you trade any Wii.

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]


PS Vita Handheld Trade Up Offer (Ends 2/20/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade your old hand held system toward the purchase of a new PS Vita.

Offer valid only toward DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000 or PSP Go. Full trade value must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new PS Vita. 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]


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

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.
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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='ZombieToast']Damn, I never thought of trading these in. I need to hit up eBay and get some cheap ones; that's a better profit than the HDMI cables.[/QUOTE]

You could find 4GB ones for a buck or so?
 
[quote name='ZombieToast']And that is definitely NOT an all-inclusive list (there is at least as much great WiiWare). Wii may be bogged down by a lot of shovelware, but anyone who thinks it doesn't have good games has definitely not given it a good chance. And let's not forget how easy it is to hack, which greatly increases its usability.[/QUOTE]

That's a matter of opinion. That whole list had one game I wanted to play on it. I sold my wii years ago and borrowed one to play Muramasa but couldn't find any games to hold my attention after that.

But I STILL would have bought one if NOA had localized the jrpgs for it that fans have asked for. Or at least sold the publishing rights to those games to atlus or someone that would take the risk.
 
the 30% deal for trade ins ends only for none GS PRO subscribers???

I am about to get RAGE/NBA2K12 by trading in like 7 games( with $9+ value)

I can use the GS Pro 30% with this to?, not looking to spend 120+

hoping I can bring that down.
 
[quote name='Killagamer']the 30% deal for trade ins ends only for none GS PRO subscribers???

I am about to get RAGE/NBA2K12 by trading in like 7 games( with $9+ value)

I can use the GS Pro 30% with this to?, not looking to spend 120+

hoping I can bring that down.[/QUOTE]

why not do the 50% and get even more. Just buy a $1 game. After this wait a day and then pre-order both games if you really care about the pre-order bonus
 
Trade in values from 9/26:

:ps3:
Assassins's Creed $3
Modnation Racers $8
Resistance 2 $5

:gc:
Star Fox Adventures $1
Viewtiful Joe $0.25
NBA Street V3 $2
Donkey Konga $0.50

:ps2:
Jak 3 $1.75
MLB Slugfest 2004 $0.25
Splinter Cell $0.25
Burnout 2: Point of Impact $1.50
Splinter Cell Pandora Tommorow $0.25
Burnout Revenge $1.50

:360:
Sneak King $0.25
 
TiVs 9/28

X360
Clash of the Titans - $8
Dead to Rights Retribution - $7
Duke Nukem Forever - $5
GI Joe Rise of Cobra - $5
Star Wars Clone Wars Republic Heroes - $5

Wii
Bully - $6
Madagascar Kartz - $5
Rayman Raving Rabbids - $4

PS3
Clash of the Titans - $5
NHL 10 - $5

DS
LEGO Star Wars II - $6
 
Here's some base values for games that need to be updated/added in the main post. These are based on trades made on 9/28/11.

:ps3:
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition - 14.00
SixAxis Controller - 10.00

:ps2:
3rd Party Controller - 2.25
NBA Ballers - 0.25

:gc:
GameCube 4-8X Memory Card - 2.00
 
Just confirming that the Wii holds at $15 base and the extra wiimote at $5 as stated plus the $40 bump.

I called for prices and was heading out to trade when I mentioned it to a friend and he snatched it up for his nephew at GS price. I threw in a couple wheels and a gun plus more accessories for the kid for free and my friend made a 8 year olds day. I know he'll play it tons more than I did, it's the perfect system for his age. (Last part aimed at the clown on the last page who loves me)
 
Quote from this morning:
Wipeout: In The Zone (360): $13

The store in the Burlington Town Center in Burlington, VT had 50% bonus signs up for any trade (not just for trading towards a pre-owned game). Didn't ask how long this promo was going on though.
 
[quote name='Cheska19']So you can get 50% more if you buy any used game? Even if it's .99?[/QUOTE]

Yup yup. Though, theres some pretty good cheap games too, i got Sega Superstar Tennis+Arcade Compilation for 3$

Also some values for 360

8$ for Metro 2033
6$ for Nier
 
TiVs 9/29

PSP
Burnout Dominator - $2.00
Def Jam: Fight for New York - $4.00
Family Guy - $3.00
FIFA Soccer 2009 - $3.00
Formula One 2009 - $2.50
Gun Showdown - $2.50
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - $4.00
Madden 11 - $5.00
Marvel Super Hero Squad - $2.50
MLB 11: The Show - $7.00
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $3.00
Need for Speed Pro Street - $3.00
Need for Speed: Shift - $5.00
Need for Speed: Undercover - $4.00
Need for Speed: Underground - $3.00
Spider-man: Friend or Foe - $4.00
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $4.00
Tekken 6 - $8.00
Tiger Woods PGA 10 - $3.00
X-men Origins: Wolverine - $4.00
 
Base TIV from 9/29
All For :360:

Left 4 Dead $5
Burnout Paradise $6
Red Dead Redemption $11
Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 $1.50
HDMI cable $5

I asked for Perfect Dark Zero ($1.99) to get the 50% bonus, and they gave me the collector's edition:bouncy:
 
[quote name='happozai']Nintendogs + Cats - $14.00 (3DS)
Transformers - $8.00 (3DS)[/QUOTE]

Which version of Nintendogs + Cats? There's three different versions.
 
is there a value to a live banned system? i just got one dirt cheap to play games offline and then saw this +$40 bonus
 
[quote name='seanmcc']Any GAGers know how much credit you would get for a 80GB PS3 (YLOD)?[/QUOTE]

From what I heard and encountered, GameStop stores are not suppose to take in any PS3 that does not power on (YLOD) or any 360 system with the 3 red rings.
 
[quote name='nakanenui']Got quoted $4/hdmi cable[/QUOTE]

Yeah, they just dropped it before I traded several in. :bomb:
 
Picked up a PSP from Craigslist, unloaded some of the associated games:

:psp:

NeoPets: Pet Pet Adventures- $1.60
Monster Hunter Freedom 2- $4.00
PoPoLoCrois- 80 cents
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters- $1.21

$7.61 after promos. Picked up some UMD movies and Harvey Birdman, which is surprisingly good.
 
About the 50% trade in bonus. Get a copy of Madden 01 for the PS2 for $0.99 to get the extra 50% trade in credit. Then trade in Madden later. I did this last nigh and got an extra $7 after trading in Dungeon Siege 3!
 
Can anybody confirm whether GS employees can see your most recent trade-in's when they scan your PUR card? I noticed they see your most recent purchases.
 
[quote name='Miro']Which version of Nintendogs + Cats? There's three different versions.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure it applies to all three versions. It's cute of you to ask though.
 
yeah guy at gamestop told me that they where going to drop the trade in on hdmi's and other accessories since its getting close to the holidays...i still have about 10 to trade in so lets hope they dont drop even further!
 
[quote name='Horsewarrior of Janjaweed']Gears of War 3 - $25
Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - $9

Both 360.[/QUOTE]

Thought Gamestop offering a guarantee $30 trade in credit.. you got jipped
 
Xbox 360: as of 10/1
Dead of Alive IV - $3.00
Soul Calibur IV - $4.00
Mercenaries 2 - $1.50
Facebreaker - $1.00 (Drop)
Prototype - $5.00 (Drop)
MK vs DC Universe - $6.00
Saints Row - $4.00
Street Fighter IV - $2.50

Note: They are really strict on iPod trading, screen could really not have scratches even though item is fully functional. Depending on what store you might have better luck.
 
October 1st Values
All before promos

:360:
Dead Island - $23.00
Dead to Rights: Retribution - $7.00
Medal of Honor - $5.00
Nier - $6.00

:ps2:
ICO - $7.00
Kingdom Hearts - $7.00
Kingdom Hearts 2 - $6.00
Shadows of the Colossus - $5.00
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 - $5.00

:psp:
Memory Duo 4GB - $7.00
 
My trade in's for 10/1:

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360
Red Dead Redemption - $11
Prototype - $5
Incredible Hulk - $5
Grand Theft Auto IV - $5

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PS3
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - $5

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PSP
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth - $2.50
Metal Gear Acid - $1.50
 
My trade in's for 10/1

Base value's
:ps3:
Resistance 3 - $22
Borderlands - $5
Uncharted 1 - $6
Uncharted 2 - $7
Pure - $3
FIFA 2010 - $6
Guitar Hero III - $0.25
Modern Warfare 2 - $7
HDMI Cable - $4
 
[quote name='Miami_13']My trade in's for 10/1

Base value's
:ps3:
Resistance 3 - $22
Borderlands - $5
Uncharted 1 - $6
Uncharted 2 - $7
Pure - $3
FIFA 2010 - $6
Guitar Hero III - $0.25
Modern Warfare 2 - $7
HDMI Cable - $4[/QUOTE]Too bad the hdmi dropped
 
10/1 Base TIV

360
Bulletstorm - $5
Castlevania Lords of Shadow - $9
Homefront - $5
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $6
Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions - $6
Test Drive Unlimited 2 - $6
 
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