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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. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

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.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

Anonymous GameStop Employee Xbox One/PS4 informations:

PART 1: So good news and bad news at Gamestop. Good news: ALL GS locations in the US are getting wi-fi this week! Not sure if they are open access points or closed. Also don't know if all the locations are getting the same connection like ATT Wi-Fi or if it varies by locale (ATT/Verizon/Comcast/Time Warner/Charter, etc.)

Bad news: There are two reasons for this. One, systems can now be tested to see if they are banned from XBox Live I believe, since you could do an online connection test and that touches XBox Live. But the 2nd reason that's more imminent; if you buy a PS4/XB1 and don't have internet access, Gamestop will hookup your system to download the Day 1 patch. Depending on speed of the GS connection and size of the files, this could greatly slow down the lines at launch and take up lots of employees time at the store post launch taking up 1 of each stores 2-3 registers.

Found out about this at the CoD launch so just wanted to pass the info along.

PART 2: So bad news on the Gamestop Wi-Fi situation:

1. The Wi-Fi is locked down with the password setup by each individual store manager but even if you got ahold of it ...

2. Everything someone would want to go to in a browser from gaming sites, to YouTube, to even news sites like cnn, foxnews, etc. are all blocked. Trying to access them gives you a blocked message from the firewall that's setup. Twitter/Facebook iOS apps worked but NFL Mobile and others w/video did not as they timed out. Don't use the YT app (just use the mobile site) so didn't try that. And even that doesn't matter because ...

3. It's as slow as molasses compared to 4G LTE or anything like Boingo, ATT, or any of the other public access points. So if you get behind a bunch of people w/o net access I feel sorry for you and I dread these launches now given the area I live in and our customer base's general lack of net access ...

PART 3: So GS has handed down a memo I'm sure is also going to apply for XB1 in that they count Friday as a pickup day so any PS4 not picked up before close of business on Saturday, Nov. 16 or any XB1 not picked up before Saturday, Nov. 23 is available first come, first serve to customers on Sunday the 17th or Sunday the 24th.

Anyone who has not picked up their system by mid-Saturday will be getting a call from one of the store's keyholders to find out what's up.

Your money won't disappear from the preorder system but that PS4/XB1 will be sold to someone else. You will be told you can call the store when you have acquired the money to pay it off and the next system that comes in after that call will be held for you for another 48 hours.

PART 4: So the info on the GS inTRAnet site I saw today says XB1 preorders can also get the 90% bonus trade on systems tomorrow if they want, although I'm sure there will be an event the following Sunday as well.

There is a SKU employees have to enter/scan to boost the trade. There was a sheet provided for the stores to print out to show what the full value of every system (including Ouya) would get base, w/30%, and with 90%.

The final part is YMMV but my store manager is letting any qualifying preorder customer who has traded their system in the last 30 days and still has their receipt to do a return/retrade to get the extra credit. YMMV on that of course.
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GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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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30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward these games:
CoD: Ghosts
Destiny
Disney Infinity
Just Dance 2014
FF 13: Lightning Returns
Thief
LEGO Movie The Game
South Park
Titanfall
Infamous: Second Son
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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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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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,,,

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 PowerUp Rewards 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
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.

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 PowerUp Rewards 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, 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
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

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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Alice went for $8, Yakuza: Dead Souls went for $2 and a Dual Shock 3 went for $14 before the 30% towards Mario 3D World. Paid $27 and some change for the game.
 
11/24

:ps3:

Portal 2 - $8

Spider-man: Web of Shadows - $7.50

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012) - $4

:360:

Sonic Unleashed - $5

:wii:

One Piece: Unlimited Adventure - $17

:3ds:

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D -$13

:wiiu:

New Super Mario Bros. U - $17

Funny thing, the cashier accidentaly rung up ocarina of time as a link between worlds. I got it fixed but I saw that the TIV for it is $22. So one more...

:3ds:

Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - $22

 
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Was waiting for the new SOTW coupon but decide to try my luck

Used the 50% trade up on 2 Ipad today, Value had to be enter manually with manager approval

 
Refurbished ps4 bunduru's at GameStop.

One's a shooter bundle, the other includes a refurbished vita.

Didn't think it was huge news to make a thread, since its refurbished.
 
Hmmm I'm wondering. I was probably going to buy an XBox One anyway. Think it's better to do my smartphone/tablet trade-in now before the values drop?

 
davo1224 said:
Hmmm I'm wondering. I was probably going to buy an XBox One anyway. Think it's better to do my smartphone/tablet trade-in now before the values drop?
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You can try. I know I would've, but other CAGs have said the coupon doesn't work with smartphones/tablets and that it needs an override to get the 50% with them.

 
11/24

360

Live Vision Camera - No longer accepted

Ethernet Cable - No longer accepted

Wired Headset - 2.50

Wireless Network Adapter G - 16.50

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 - 0.05

Rainbow Six Vegas - 0.10

The Saboteur - 0.50

 
stoned99 said:
When I went in to do a trade it popped up on the screen, the message basically indicates the account is flagged and can no longer do cash transactions. The ASM overrode the message and completed the trade. He gave me a # to call which I have not done yet as I can still trade at my home store so didn't want to rock the boat. The next day I accidently bought Just Dance 14 instead of 2014 and the rep told me the system was logging all my transactions when he processed the return. He tried to do a cash out on a giftcard (<10$) and the system refused to do that as well. Rather than buy the 2014 version I decided I need to get a 2nd rewards card to separate purchases from returns going forward.

And Jaashuaa, this is not return fraud as the games were bought from GS and returned with receipts, but obviously GS do not like it. I always give the reason I bought it cheaper elsewhere when they ask.
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You said "without receipt". I dont give a shit as I do the same shit. Im just referencing another thread.
 
Is there any promo or current coupons to boost ipad trade in. My wife wants to trade in her ipad 3 64gb get an air. Any help is appreciated.
 
Daring said:
Is there any promo or current coupons to boost ipad trade in. My wife wants to trade in her ipad 3 64gb get an air. Any help is appreciated.
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everyone was anticipating for the steal of the week coupon for 50% extra trade in bonus on tablets and phones, but no update on the pur site, you should check back soon

 
Darn it, I knew the Trade 2 deal was gonna change before I swapped out my last 2 3DS games. Now to decide if I should trade them in toward something else or just return them back to TRU since they're still unopened.
 
I guess I will have to check the TIV for batman. It was last reported at $25, but with the 30% boost it would be $32.50. It is $30 at BB right now.

 
Gamestop used to deny me on using my legit birthday coupon with my e-mail address and everything so fuck trying to use someone else's lol.

Also, where the F is this damn 50% bump coupon?

 
ps3 - sharpshooter -no longer accepted

ps3 - move charger (official) -no longer accepted

xbox 360 - Scene it controllers - no longer accepted

 
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Is buying mercs and xillia on BF and immediately trading them back using Trade 2 a total dick move? Or will the used prices be reduced under the sale prices?
 
I don't think used prices will be affected if the past is an indicator. I'm wondering if I should just trade my stuff in with the 30% bump because if values go down, the 50% bump might bring it up to the same point it was anyway.

 
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Is buying mercs and xillia on BF and immediately trading them back using Trade 2 a total dick move? Or will the used prices be reduced under the sale prices?
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If the Trade2 promotion includes those games it will not matter as they auto bump to the 50$ mark.

 
Are there any valid promotions/coupons other than 10% that will stack on BF? I have a birthday coupon. Thinking about getting Metroid Prime for $40.

 
stoned99 said:
If the Trade2 promotion includes those games it will not matter as they auto bump to the 50$ mark.
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I meant will the used prices on Mercs and Xilla drop for a day, or will I screw someone who wants them at a good price out of a deal by buying them and immediately Trade 2'ing them to reduce the cost of something I actually want to buy.
 
@FIF said:
I meant will the used prices on Mercs and Xilla drop for a day, or will I screw someone who wants them at a good price out of a deal by buying them and immediately Trade 2'ing them to reduce the cost of something I actually want to buy.
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post pics of both receipts so we can see the amount of time that passed.

I really doubt a store would allow that especially within minutes and on BF

 
Gamer SDP said:
post pics of both receipts so we can see the amount of time that passed.

I really doubt a store would allow that especially within minutes and on BF
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My store will allow it so long as I walk outside and open them out of sight. They're not going to spaz out over $10. But I'm not going to kill the deal for someone who'd actually want the games if the used prices aren't going to fall along with the new prices.
 
Can anyone help me w/ this for my Xbox One:
 
This just started yesterday. The prompt on the top right that says 'Stop Listening- Yes' does not go away. I've said Yes, stop listening, Xbox this, Xbox that and it is still there. I even re-calibrated it and it still says there. I even reset the Xbox. It listens to 'Xbox, turn on', but other than that, it does not hear anything else because it is stuck on 'Stop Listening'--any help would be appreciated.

 
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aircobra said:
Have you tried unplugging the Kinect?
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yeah and I've turned off the console, too and it just stays there on the top right for everything that I do.

edit: okay, got it now. i just took out all the wires and did it and it worked. so annoying. no voice command worked except sign out/ sign in. was scared for a second.

 
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Xbox 360

Mass Effect Trilogy ($13.00)

3DS

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D ($12.00)

Traded towards Super Mario 3D World for the trade 2 get $10 promo.  They just added XBONE and PS4, so I'm betting their days are numbered on that list.

 
Damn that SOTW still hasn't changed. It's been nearly 48 hours. Probably trying to fix exploits like the B1G1 Wii/DS SOTW a few weeks back.

 
PS3

Last of Us: 14 base

Batman: 23 base

19.60 and 32.20 after pur and 30% boost.

Any $1 games to buy as filler? I know Kinnect adv and Links crossbow...are there any others?

EDIT: I would prefer ones with club nintendo coins.

 
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3DS

Paper Mario - 7

360

Skyrim Legendary - 18

PS3

Batman Arkham Origins - 23

Wireless Dualshock Controller - 14

PS4

Call of Duty Ghosts - 27

Killzone Shadow Fall - 27

Dualshock 4 Controller - 25

 
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