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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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Some drops

PS3-

Vanquish - 5
COD:WAW - 5
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy - 5
Skate 2: 5
Little Big Planet - 5
Assassin's Creed - 3

Paid off my Dark Souls CE, now to wait and see if I wanna open it or not...
 
looks like a new promo

Trade 3 For An Extra $10

Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit. ( must be more than $2 value)
30% trade bonus with preorder


edit:
i see this is old news :)
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']What are gamestops tiv for homefront and red faction armegeddon if anyone knows ?[/QUOTE]


uh call and let us all know
 
think i am going to head in tomorrow and see if any of my old games are $2 or more.
saints row
halo 3
2 others i cannot remember :)


so I know that if you trade in games they can apply credit towards a preordered game but will they give you the bonus 30%? Or will I have to cancel the preorder and redo it?
 
[quote name='aeneas3']think i am going to head in tomorrow and see if any of my old games are $2 or more.
saints row
halo 3
2 others i cannot remember :)


so I know that if you trade in games they can apply credit towards a preordered game but will they give you the bonus 30%? Or will I have to cancel the preorder and redo it?[/QUOTE]

If it doesnt qualify for the trade 3 promo, then they have to scan the barcode for the extra 30%... but it can work for ones you've already pre-ordered.
 
[quote name='dyeknom']If it doesnt qualify for the trade 3 promo, then they have to scan the barcode for the extra 30%... but it can work for ones you've already pre-ordered.[/QUOTE]

thanks!
 
TIV 10/8/11

Resistance 3 (PS3) = $22

Starfox 64 3D (3DS) = $18

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (PS2) = $1.75
Megaman X8 (PS2) = $2.75
Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 1 (PS2) = $2.75

Note:
PS 2 Scratched disks has a Refurb fee of .75 So I actually got $1 for RE instead of 1.75. Just added the 75 cents for the complete Value. Also, the 30% Extra TIV for Certain titles Extends to PS 2 games as well.
 
[quote name='Vanacloud']TIV 10/8/11

Resistance 3 (PS3) = $22

Starfox 64 3D (3DS) = $18

Resident Evil: Code Veronica X (PS2) = $1.75
Megaman X8 (PS2) = $2.75
Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 1 (PS2) = $2.75

Note:
PS 2 Scratched disks has a Refurb fee of .75 So I actually got $1 for RE instead of 1.75. Just added the 75 cents for the complete Value. Also, the 30% Extra TIV for Certain titles Extends to PS 2 games as well.[/QUOTE]

uh, Megaman X8 is rather rare...
 
Xbox 360: Battlefield 2 Modern Combat - $2 (10/8/11)
Xbox 360: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - $6 (10/8/11)
Nintendo DS: Pokemon Diamond - $9 (10/8/11)
 
PSP
FF Tactics Lions $4
FF I $2.50
FF II $5
Cars Raceorama $5
Spongebob Yellow Avenger $3
Wall-e $2.50
360
Open Season $3
NHL 2010 $5
PS3
MLB 10 $3
 
[quote name='person123']10/8 - Called and asked for the values.

:360: - Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $12

:ps3: - Killzone 3 - $8
:ps3: - Crysis 2 - $9[/QUOTE]

WTF 12 bucks for Deus. The game came out no more than a month ago. Wow either that game sucked or GS is bullshit. My money is on both.
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']WTF 12 bucks for Deus. The game came out no more than a month ago. Wow either that game sucked or GS is bullshit. My money is on both.[/QUOTE]

It's had an MSRP drop. It's $40 new and $35 used now.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']It's had an MSRP drop. It's $40 new and $35 used now.[/QUOTE]

Iunderstand that but 12 fuckIN BUCKS?? I don't have the game and dont plan to get it but wow. It's not even worth buying some AA-AAA games if they have a lower price in a 2 month window span.
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']WTF 12 bucks for Deus. The game came out no more than a month ago. Wow either that game sucked or GS is bullshit. My money is on both.[/QUOTE]

Eventhough I haven't played the game yet it seems like a really good game that I will get sooner or later so it basicly comes down to gamestop sucking (which should not surprise us by now).
 
or it could be that the price of the game is dropping.... could've swore i read its sales were good the first week or so. so the msrp dropped to like $40 since all the people who were gonna buy at $60 already did. that means gamestop's selling used at like $30, so $12 TIV sounds about right (around $15~ after promos too)
 
Does anyone know how much is GS giving for PS3 Rage (I really despise the game can't stand it)? Also can I use this game for the 30% extra credit, if I already have Batman: AC pre-ordered or do I have to cancel it and re do it?
 
10/9
PS3
ICO & Shadow of the Colossus - $17

Wii
Donkey Kong Country Returns - $20

Xbox 360
Madden 12 - $22
NHL 12 - $21

Had a 50% bonus at my store too. Plus someone bought NBA 2k12 from me $40 :)
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']Eventhough I haven't played the game yet it seems like a really good game that I will get sooner or later so it basicly comes down to gamestop sucking (which should not surprise us by now).[/QUOTE]

It's not surprising, especially since so many people insist on coming into Gamestop threads and uselessly prattle on about how bad they suck.
 
[quote name='xenozfan2']Does gamestop buy broken systems? I have a rrod 360 and a ylod ps3. Don't just tell me to fix it since I have no money.[/QUOTE]

No to that and no if that Madcatz controller is wireless.
 
[quote name='jrodsep']Does anyone know how much is GS giving for PS3 Rage (I really despise the game can't stand it)? Also can I use this game for the 30% extra credit, if I already have Batman: AC pre-ordered or do I have to cancel it and re do it?[/QUOTE]

New games are between $20-$25 base & you can get the bonus to apply to an existing preorder, the clerk just has to scan the barcode.
 
Anyone have any experience selling cables to Gamestop? I have a crap ton of standard A/V Cables and
S-Video Cables and some ethernet cables.

Just curious if they will buy these?

Thanks,
~EF
 
some 360 phone quotes from just now

Cars Mater National - $5
Lost Odyssey - $4
Mass Effect 2 - $5
Transformers (the first one) - $4
Wall E - $2.50
WWE SD v Raw 11 - $13
 
[quote name='DrUnkAgAIn']It was a couple years ago, but Gamestop bought my broken 360, just took $20 off the trade-in value.[/QUOTE]

Gamestop no longer takes RROD/YLOD systems. They will take systems with cosmetic damage and charge the refurb fee.

If you get them to take it, congrats, they're not supposed to.
 
:psp: Madden 12 - 14

After promos it was $18.74. I would have owed 34 cents on my Forza 4 but he stuck me with a refurb fee for one of the discs I got from Gamefly. Still, $2.34 out-of-pocket for Forza.
 
[quote name='Survivalism']:psp: Madden 12 - 14

After promos it was $18.74. I would have owed 34 cents on my Forza 4 but he stuck me with a refurb fee for one of the discs I got from Gamefly. Still, $2.34 out-of-pocket for Forza.[/QUOTE]

Did you mention you were going to pre-order before you got credit for the game? Dunno if there's a correlation, but every time I go in i say "Hey, I'm here to pre-order etc etc, and trading blah blah towards it".

I've traded in some total crap discs (found from browsing at pawn shops and such) and not been charged fees because I also happened to be doing a pre-order.
 
[quote name='The Holy Pretzle']Did you mention you were going to pre-order before you got credit for the game? Dunno if there's a correlation, but every time I go in i say "Hey, I'm here to pre-order etc etc, and trading blah blah towards it".

I've traded in some total crap discs (found from browsing at pawn shops and such) and not been charged fees because I also happened to be doing a pre-order.[/QUOTE]

I already had it preordered, but I told him that's what I was doing before everything was finalized. I'm not worried about it, though, especially since Madden was pure profit, and it was literally the first refurb fee I've ever been hit with.

Though, realistically, they're probably going to put it right on the shelf, anyway.
 
October 10, 2011
Super Mario 64 DS - 9
Wario Ware Smooth Moves - 7
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers - 4
Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom - 8

Ended up not trading TvC because the employee of all people convinced me to keep it. After looking at it, I decided to keep it.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Gamestop no longer takes RROD/YLOD systems. They will take systems with cosmetic damage and charge the refurb fee.

If you get them to take it, congrats, they're not supposed to.[/QUOTE]

Are ones with the laser broken not eligible too? The one that I have works but it won't read games; everything else is fine.
 
I was able to trade in my ylod ps3. The first gamestop I went to wouldn't take it but the second one did. They gave me $45 credit. He said that if it worked I would have gotten $95. It was a 40 gb so the value went up by $35 since the last update.
 
10/11/11 Base Trade-In Values

Xbox 360
Guitar Hero 5 - $4
Gears of War 2 - $4

PSP
SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 2 - $1.50
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories - $7
 
Gamestop is getting crafty with the refurb fee's. Tried to get me with them the other day without even telling me.

The best part? I had literally just brought the same game from them used barely a month before, and it was in the exact same condition i recieved it in.
 
Would gamestop accept a new, unopened PC game as a trade in? I can't return it because I didn't buy it from them. I'm referring to the Duke Forever PC Balls of Steel edition, which I bought from Amazon, but I already purchased it on steam quite a while ago. I certainly don't need two copies of the game, so it would be great if I could get rid of it at gamestop.
 
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