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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='MSUHitman']Yes that's why they don't work on preorders unless specified like with the Vita. The bonus won't show up until the new console is added to the transaction.[/QUOTE]

Ok, because I was thinking of leaving it as a balance until the release of 3DS2.
 
[quote name='ryne candy']Did they change the rule? I used a promo for past console releases and as long as the deposit was the minimum, the remaining balance could be paid at time of release. They did say people who paid off all or most would be on top of the list when they got shipment. However, sometimes I would have to cancel my preorder and get all my TIV (including bonus) put on a gift card. So you don't have to complete the purchase, meaning everything is paid for...you can use it, just so you can get the bonus TIV.[/QUOTE]

Maybe call, ask for the manager on duty and double check, but what I said is how I've been told it's supposed to work in the past. Things could have changed though.
 
Base trade-in values 2/09/12

All for :ps3:
Batman Arkham City - $18
Dungeon Siege III - $5
Final Fantasy XIII - $5
Ratchet & Clank A Crack in Time - $6
Red Dead Redemption GOTY - $12

$55.20 with 20% bonus, enough to cover Xenoblade Chronicles.
 
i want to trade in Final Fantasy 13-2, they have a promo that gives you $30 store credit for it. If I trade that in with another game can I get that plus the 30% extra store credit if I use it to get Twisted Metal or Mass Effect 3? Im not sure if those 2 promo's will stack.
 
[quote name='xewndar1']i want to trade in Final Fantasy 13-2, they have a promo that gives you $30 store credit for it. If I trade that in with another game can I get that plus the 30% extra store credit if I use it to get Twisted Metal or Mass Effect 3? Im not sure if those 2 promo's will stack.[/QUOTE]

No, 2 different promos.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']If it's TIV is $1 or more they should take it as a refurb unless it's cracked past the spindle into the data. Even if it's ring lasered they're supposed to take it as a refurb unless the value is under $1.

Just beware there is a refurb fee that varies depending on the value of the game.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='fireworkfan']they took my wii sports no problem though this was back in September so IDK if its different now.[/QUOTE]


Thanks guys, though I decided to leave the Wii games at home.

Weird thing: I traded in 4 games which would have only netted me a 10% bonus but the clerk suggested I pre-order a qualifying game for the 30% promo. Then, later in the day, I cancel the pre-order. An employee actually encouraged me to game their system for whatever reason.

So, with the extra credit I had, I bought a used game. Turns out the disc was damaged so I returned it the same time I planned cancel my pre-order. I arrived at the store only to find out they couldn't do the former; at least not if I wanted credit on my powerup card. The only option was cash with the tax (I never paid tax since I used credit) fully refunded.***

With the $5 pre-order cancelled as well, I came out of the whole mess with $70 extra on my card for four games, only one of which was truly worth any money at all: BF3. I'm fairly happy with how things turned out!




*** I.. what? Why did that even happen? Gamestop seems to hate giving cash back so this surprised me completely.
 
[quote name='xewndar1']i want to trade in Final Fantasy 13-2, they have a promo that gives you $30 store credit for it. If I trade that in with another game can I get that plus the 30% extra store credit if I use it to get Twisted Metal or Mass Effect 3? Im not sure if those 2 promo's will stack.[/QUOTE]

The Base value for ff 13-2 has to be at least 25$. If you do the 30% (40 with card) pre order promo you will get more from that than the 30$ ff 13-2 promo. Don't let gs trick you my friend :)
 
Does anybody know if the Halo 3 edition xbox 360 matters or if they just count it as a 20gb pro console? Also can I just use a regular controller with it? I don't have the controller that came with the console anymore.
 
[quote name='CoruptAI125']Does anybody know if the Halo 3 edition xbox 360 matters or if they just count it as a 20gb pro console? Also can I just use a regular controller with it? I don't have the controller that came with the console anymore.[/QUOTE]

Doesnt matter. Same price as a regular 360. You can have any wired/wireless controller, but if it's a wired controller, you'll get less money.
 
10-Feb-2012 ... traded in my 360 while the "$40 bonus" is still in effect, and here's what I got:
  • "XB360 System w/ Wireless Cont" ... $50.00 + $40.00 bonus = $90.00
  • "XB360 Headset Wired " ... $3.00 + 10% PUR (0.30) = $3.30
  • "XB360 External HD 20GB
 
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[quote name='Cornelius']10-Feb-2012 ... traded in my 360 while the "$40 bonus" is still in effect, and here's what I got:
  • "XB360 System w/ Wireless Cont" ... $50.00 + $40.00 bonus = $90.00
  • "XB360 Headset Wired " ... $3.00 + 10% PUR (0.30) = $3.30
  • "XB360 External HD 20GB
 
Traded in some stuff. I got docked the refurb feeb ecause the USB cover on my original 360's faceplate was missing :/.

Otherwise some other tiv, not sure if with or without Edge:

PSP 3000 - $30.00
360 System with Wireless Controller - $90.00 ($50 + $40 TIV Promo -$20 Refurb fee)
20 GB HD - $2.20
PSP 8 GiG Mem Card - $14.30
Fable 3 - $3.25
Gears of War 2 - $1.95
Soul Calibur 5 - $31.20
Gears of War 3 - $16.90
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker - $5.20
 
[quote name='sasukekun']You can use the old style hard-drive in the new slim 360s if you wanted to.[/QUOTE]
But that would be stupid ... putting a 20GB into a system design that never offered it ... especially with the new Terms of Use that went into effect w/ the new dashboard. :D
 
[quote name='adbot']Traded in some stuff. I got docked the refurb feeb ecause the USB cover on my original 360's faceplate was missing :/.

Otherwise some other tiv, not sure if with or without Edge:
360 System with Wireless Controller - $90.00 ($50 + $40 TIV Promo -$20 Refurb fee)[/QUOTE]
Soooo ... you got $70 for the 360, right? Just checking, since I'm about to trade-in a 2nd one this weekend. :D
 
[quote name='Cornelius']But that would be stupid ... putting a 20GB into a system design that never offered it ... especially with the new Terms of Use that went into effect w/ the new dashboard. :D[/QUOTE]

Um, ok. I've had a 120GB (not offered on the Slim) from my old fat Xbox for quite awhile. Works perfectly flawless, and I don't see how the new ToU would result in anything negative, as I have yet to see any "repercussions."

It's still an official MS product, so I can't see there being a problem.
 
$20 for a broken faceplate, that's ridiculous...

The hinge on my USB port is broken so it doesn't close...
[quote name='adbot']Traded in some stuff. I got docked the refurb feeb ecause the USB cover on my original 360's faceplate was missing :/.

Otherwise some other tiv, not sure if with or without Edge:

PSP 3000 - $30.00
360 System with Wireless Controller - $90.00 ($50 + $40 TIV Promo -$20 Refurb fee)
20 GB HD - $2.20
PSP 8 GiG Mem Card - $14.30
Fable 3 - $3.25
Gears of War 2 - $1.95
Soul Calibur 5 - $31.20
Gears of War 3 - $16.90
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker - $5.20[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='NeuronalState']$20 for a broken faceplate, that's ridiculous...

The hinge on my USB port is broken so it doesn't close...[/QUOTE]

I got hit with a $20 refurb because a small piece of the battery cap of the rechargeable battery (wireless controller) was missing.
 
Your stores must have strict refurb policies or something, i traded in a PSP 2000 with a nearly faded serial number and numerous scratches over the screen (Not mine, had given it to a cousin who ended up getting a 3DS), and didnt get any refurb fees.
 
[quote name='dgwillia006']Your stores must have strict refurb policies or something, i traded in a PSP 2000 with a nearly faded serial number and numerous scratches over the screen (Not mine, had given it to a cousin who ended up getting a 3DS), and didnt get any refurb fees.[/QUOTE]

Always YMMV on these issues. In the end, you're the owner of the item, may it be a system or game, and you can walk away and go to another Gamestop if you think the fee is unfair or overly exagerated. I know there's the idea of already being there but if you want the extra credit walk away, and remember which Gamestops, or even specific employees to avoid trading into.
 
[quote name='Cornelius']But that would be stupid ... putting a 20GB into a system design that never offered it ... especially with the new Terms of Use that went into effect w/ the new dashboard. :D[/QUOTE]

It's not like you went out and bought an off-brand hard-drive. It's still Microsoft brand, all you did was re-purpose the enclosure case.

[quote name='sp00ge']Um, ok. I've had a 120GB (not offered on the Slim) from my old fat Xbox for quite awhile. Works perfectly flawless, and I don't see how the new ToU would result in anything negative, as I have yet to see any "repercussions."

It's still an official MS product, so I can't see there being a problem.[/QUOTE]

Mine says "Microsoft" next to it when you go to the system > memory settings.
 
[quote name='camelking6969']traded in a butt load of psp games today. the value has dropped like a rock on them cant find reciept. will post when i find it[/QUOTE]

Should've traded it using Cashforgamers.com, they recently added their PSP Collection with some decent prices
 
[quote name='tenzor']They had system trade in promos in the past where you only get a $25.00 bonus for consoles, and $15.00 for handhelds. However, they also had trade in promos in the past where it was a $50.00 trade in bonus for consoles. The $50 trade in promos are more rare, and generally only occur around the holidays (September-December) and maybe another time during the year when GameStop tries to restock on pre-owned systems to sale.

The $100.00 trade in guarantee for a PS3/360 when traded towards a new PS3/360 system as I recall from observation is more rare then the other promos above. I think this happened for a short period during the holiday season last year, and the only other times I remember it occurring was when the new 360 S system release and the PS3 had a price drop to $249.99.

I would say do the trade in now. $40.00 bonus is good enough for what we can expect now with the next generation upon us and perhaps even price drops on PS3/360 systems later this year (which would result in trade in value's dropping for systems and maybe even smaller trade in bonuses).

Assuming you have a old 360 unit with wireless controller you are getting $45 base (according to the OP), then a $40.00 bonus will make the total $85.00. It's $15.00 you are missing out on when compared to the $100 trade promo towards a new system, but to worry over $15.00 that would mean you have to just play the waiting game for $15.00 and not even know if it will come back. Personally I would just take the loss and not worry over the $15.00. It's essentially a gamble because you have to worry about other factors by waiting (base trade in values dropping, system price drops, new system announcements). Getting rid of a dying 360 to receive a fresh new model ASAP should help ease the pain of getting $15.00 less for your trade in.

If you have the wireless adapter for your old 360, trade that in also since the newer 360's have it built in. That could help out a little more to get to $100. The hard drives for the older systems are getting next to nothing now. I think a 20gb gets like $1.00, but if you didn't even have a hard drive and don't need one then just get the 4GB system (expand with a flash drive for additional storage) with your trade in and you would only have to spend around $100 for a new 360 system that won't be on it's last legs. You can always get the hard drive later if money is tight.[/QUOTE]

Just wanted to say thanks for this, very helpful information. Traded in the Xbox for a new one over the weekend. They almost wouldn't take it because it was a little loose/broken on the top (where the hard drive goes in) despite not having been opened, but then they decided they didn't care when they took the faceplate off and saw the sticker was still there. Also, got the same $50+ $40 bonus from a few posts back.
 
FYI since all you guys are talking about trading in your consoles...

The PUR SOTW is an extra $50 trade-in credit on 360 and PS3 consoles for 3000 points.
 
Just traded in my Falcon model.

Got $94 with an HDMI cable. I'm tempted to buy a couple hdmi cables for $1 and trade em in lol.

Anyway, you guys think I should buy a refurb'd 360 Slim from gamestop? Are there any infamous failures like the YLOD or RROD for the slim?
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Um, ok. I've had a 120GB (not offered on the Slim) from my old fat Xbox for quite awhile. Works perfectly flawless, and I don't see how the new ToU would result in anything negative, as I have yet to see any "repercussions."

It's still an official MS product, so I can't see there being a problem.[/QUOTE]

I was thinking the same exactly thing. Also have been running a 120GB hard drive in my slim for close to a year now.
 
[quote name='NeuronalState']Just traded in my Falcon model.

Got $94 with an HDMI cable. I'm tempted to buy a couple hdmi cables for $1 and trade em in lol.

Anyway, you guys think I should buy a refurb'd 360 Slim from gamestop? Are there any infamous failures like the YLOD or RROD for the slim?[/QUOTE]
I don't know if there are common errors, but I do have a personal experience with purchasing an official Microsoft Slim 250GB console (sold at Gamestop as "NEW" at about $50 off of MSRP).

The console itself was all factory-wrapped and looked shiny and new. Came with all factory-wrapped, untouched accessories. But after about a month of casual-to-normal weekly use, it would not read my discs. It was concluded that the laser seemed to have messed up somehow, and it would not read any discs (if it did, there was plenty of freezing)! Luckily, it was still in warranty, and I had to send it to Microsoft, paying only the cost of packing materials & wasted time without an Xbox (it was no-cost maintenance service, free packing slip).

Once I got the console back, it hasn't given me any major problems BUT when I play disc games on the Slim, it got really, really noisy - just as bad as the pre-slim consoles. Although I am not sure if that is normal or if now something else is wrong.
 
[quote name='klimb22']FYI since all you guys are talking about trading in your consoles...

The PUR SOTW is an extra $50 trade-in credit on 360 and PS3 consoles for 3000 points.[/QUOTE]
Since it says it can't be combined with any other offer, I can't get the $40 and $50 credits, right?
 
[quote name='Zurcamos']Since it says it can't be combined with any other offer, I can't get the $40 and $50 credits, right?[/QUOTE]
Most likely not.
 
[quote name='klimb22']Most likely not.[/QUOTE]
In that case, it's essentially just 3,000 points for $10 in additional credit on top of the current deal.
 
Some TiVs from yesterday:

:ps3:
A Massive Disappointment That Came In A Soul Calibur V Case: 24.00

:360:
Forza 4: 20.00
Rockband 3: 5.00
Rock Band: Beatles: 0.40

:360 Hardware/Accessories:

20GB External HD: 2.00
System w/ Wireless Cont: 50.00
Note: This was a near launch system.
 
Does anyone know if gamestop accepts xbox 360 trade-ins without the controller? Also, does anyone know what kind of tests they do on the system when you go to trade it in such as seeing if it reads discs, checking for scratches, or checking if it goes online? I want to make sure my system doesn't have any problems when I trade it in. Thanks in advance.
 
[quote name='FawkAndSuck']Does anyone know if gamestop accepts xbox 360 trade-ins without the controller? Also, does anyone know what kind of tests they do on the system when you go to trade it in such as seeing if it reads discs, checking for scratches, or checking if it goes online? I want to make sure my system doesn't have any problems when I trade it in. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]

You have to have a controller and AV cables. They make sure it reads a discs and if it looks beat but that is about it.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']You have to have a controller and AV cables. They make sure it reads a discs and if it looks beat but that is about it.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the quick answer. Does the controller have to have batteries in it? I use rechargeable batteries so I'd like to keep them with me.
 
[quote name='gsr1379']just standard AA recharables? Im sure you could ask for them back after they do the test[/QUOTE] Thanks, I'll do that.
 
Assuming I understand how they trade in consoles (and the TIVs are still correct) if I trade in my 120GB elite unit I'm looking at $50 for the core unit plus wireless controller, $40 for the bonus, $6 for the 120GB HD (old TIV so maybe less) and $4 for the HDMI.

$100 when all is said and done is fantastic considering I was about to trade in at BB (they are only giving out $63) but that money could be turned spent on kindle cards or blurays.
 
[quote name='FawkAndSuck']Thanks for the quick answer. Does the controller have to have batteries in it? I use rechargeable batteries so I'd like to keep them with me.[/QUOTE]
Nope, my AA holders have been empty this weekend.
 
[quote name='FawkAndSuck']Does anyone know if gamestop accepts xbox 360 trade-ins without the controller? Also, does anyone know what kind of tests they do on the system when you go to trade it in such as seeing if it reads discs, checking for scratches, or checking if it goes online? I want to make sure my system doesn't have any problems when I trade it in. Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]
They stick a random disc (whatever's handy) into the drive, start a new game, and let it run for 5 min. That's it ... no reformat of internal MU's, no Ethernet jack tests, no USB plug tests ... and when I brought in the high-def AV cable, they didn't even check the HDMI plug.
 
I just traded mine in. Went to a first GameStop and they didn't let me because my warranty sticker wasn't on. Went to another right after and they didn't check but made me wait like 30 min for them to test if it RROD. The thing is that my friend traded it at the first GameStop and they only tested it for like several minutes but I guess I was fine with that since I didn't have my warranty sticker anyways. Got 50 and another 50 from the coupon that I bought from the PowerUp Rewards.
 
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