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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/330257-gamestop-tivpromo-thread-xxv-30-extra-toward-select-games-3040-for-titanfallinfamous-second-son-more/

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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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

Extra $5/$10 per game on XB1/PS4 games (Ends 4/6/14)
GameStop.com said:
Get an additional $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games. Valid 3/24/14 - 4/6/14
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. Offer valid through 4/6/14.
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Extra 30% on Games/Accessories traded towards select games (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
Receive up to 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward the following games:
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Watch_Dogs
  • Destiny
  • LEGO The Hobbit
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • MLB 14 The Show
Valid 4/7/14 - 4/28/14
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Extra 30% on Media Player trades (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
30% Extra In-Store Credit when you Trade Any Media Player Valid 4/7/14 - 4/27/14
Offer not valid on cash trades. By trading your device you release GameStop from any claim relating to the product (including, but not limited to, loss of the device or its contents, any music, pictures, or other data stored on it.) Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Offer good in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only. Void where prohibited. Offer valid 4/7/14 through 4/27/14.
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Guaranteed $40 trade-in credit for Infamous Second Son (Ends 4/20/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $40 In-Store Credit When you trade inFAMOUS Second Son on PS4 by 4/20/14. Valid 3/21/14 - 4/20/14
$40 value is net value after trade. Valid only toward PS4 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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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Guaranteed $30 trade-in credit for Titanfall (Ends 5/7/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $30 In-Store Credit when you Trade Titanfall on Xbox 360 Valid 4/8/14 - 5/7/14
$30 value is net value after trade. Xbox 360 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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, 21,22,23,,

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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aircobra said:
Really hope the values hold tomorrow on the X1 and PS4. Need to dump the extra ones I have.
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Nobody has a crystal ball but if I were you, I wouldn't sweat it that much. Yesterday, I predicted the values would hold. I'd expect it to be the same throughout most of the promo if not entirely.

 
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Donut2922 said:
After playing some Killzone this weekend, I felt like it just reaffirmed my decision to hold off on getting a PS4 until Metal Gear comes out.
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Only reason I am thinking of holding on to mine.. I wish GS had PS4 in stock so I could get some much needed free points (no tax in my state w/ GCs).

 
Aside from the obvious $412 credit, why are you guys letting go of your PS4s?   I have both systems and have been a bit unnerved by the higher sell through rate of the PS4 so it is interesting to me that many people are readily trading in their systems.

 
Donut2922 said:
Nobody has a crystal ball but if I were you, I wouldn't sweat it that much. Yesterday, I predicted the values would hold. I'd expect it to be the same throughout most of the promo if not entirely.
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Yeah. I doubt they drop but you never know. What systems do you have (actually play)?

 
Wonder why they're offering more than the PS4 is worth? I'm sure they're smart enough to have done those values ahead of time and since they didn't change them I wonder what encouragement they're getting to offer that incentive.

I figured I guess if they take $412 for your PS4, then sell it again for whatever they sell it used for (Probably $375) then they also get you locked in to spending money on another system, and then having a ton of store credit. Or you end up buying an Xbox One and pay them almost $100.

 
bgame2 said:
Aside from the obvious $412 credit, why are you guys letting go of your PS4s? I have both systems and have been a bit unnerved by the higher sell through rate of the PS4 so it is interesting to me that many people are readily trading in their systems.
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Bear in mind I sold mine and got an Xbox One back in December. But the reason I switched was because I didn't enjoy the PS4 like I was expecting to, I didn't like the UI's appearance, the controller wasn't doing it for me after having used a 360 Gamepad on my PC for so long, and the games were a HUGE disappointment, and that's what really did it for me. I played Killzone for awhile and really tried to like the multiplayer but after awhile I realized it wasn't happening, then after AC4 got old I just realized I had nothing to play until whenever Infamous dropped.

Was really shocked when I got an Xbox One because I was definitely one of those people bashing the hell out of it telling myself why would anyone pay more for a weaker system with Kinect, but overall I've definitely enjoyed it more. Dead Rising 3 is one of the funnest games I've played in years and I have had a blast with the rest of the games.

 
For me personally, the XBox One felt like a gigantic waste of money even though I played it much more than my PS4. I just hated using it. The UI felt so clunky and everyone knows what a disaster the friend/party system is. The Kinect was hit or miss for me. As far as the exclusives, Ryse and Dead Rising 3 are games I'll end up picking up again years from now when I don't feel quite so dirty for having bought them around $35 a piece. That coupled with the fact that I had to sell it at a loss when I decided I didn't want it, really irritated me.

In regards to the PS4, I bought one and then realized that I probably shouldn't have spent $400 to play Killzone and Knack. I was able to sell just the system (used) for $500. When I unexpectedly got a Vita as a gift, I rebought it the PS4 and have been happy since.

 
bgame2 said:
Aside from the obvious $412 credit, why are you guys letting go of your PS4s? I have both systems and have been a bit unnerved by the higher sell through rate of the PS4 so it is interesting to me that many people are readily trading in their systems.
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as for me only reason I picked up both systems so early after release was due to the fact that I had a crap load of amazon credit from flipping ipad airs to gamestop. They've both been collecting dust so figure minus well dump them now when I can get a little profit from them and just pick up both systems again down the road.

 
I picked up an x1 because when i went to get mario 3d world and zelda 3ds they had an extra day one when it came out so i took it. I wanted to like it but i didnt really enjoy the game and since I dont use the kinect or tv stuff on it i just never used it.

Im sure it will get better later on but since im not really into the multi feature stuff it just isnt for me right now.

 
SJD said:
Somebody got all riled up... :whistle2:
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Didn't realize I joke showed my pure anger. :roll:

I'm sorry I ruffled your jimmies, to make it up to you I present a dog with glasses.

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bgame2 said:
Aside from the obvious $412 credit, why are you guys letting go of your PS4s? I have both systems and have been a bit unnerved by the higher sell through rate of the PS4 so it is interesting to me that many people are readily trading in their systems.
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The main reason I sold mine was the exclusives just didn't appeal to me. Maybe some people like Killzone and Infamous but they just don't do it for me. The Xb1 lineup is much stronger for the kinds of games I like.

 
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EldritchOnRye said:
Yep, I don't even think there's any retail games that would install on 24GB setting aside the OS requirements.
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Both Lego games are around the 6GB mark. Skylanders requires 15GB. FIFA 14 I believe 10GB. NFS Rivals I think was under 20GB but definitely under 24.

#EldritchWasWrong

 
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traded in my xbox 1 and got a ps4 

didn't need all that useless stuff spent 100 more for a weaker console . but glad that fps teenager box is out of my house 

just think ps4 is made more for adults and people with lives and don't want a console integrated in to every part of their daily life 

 
darkvulture said:
traded in my xbox 1 and got a ps4

didn't need all that useless stuff spent 100 more for a weaker console . but glad that fps teenager box is out of my house

just think ps4 is made more for adults and people with lives and don't want a console integrated in to every part of their daily life
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So much irony in this post.

 
darkvulture said:
traded in my xbox 1 and got a ps4

didn't need all that useless stuff spent 100 more for a weaker console . but glad that fps teenager box is out of my house

just think ps4 is made more for adults and people with lives and don't want a console integrated in to every part of their daily life
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Where's a fanboy alert when I need one.

 
bgame2 said:
Aside from the obvious $412 credit, why are you guys letting go of your PS4s? I have both systems and have been a bit unnerved by the higher sell through rate of the PS4 so it is interesting to me that many people are readily trading in their systems.
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Using my PC wayyy more, hell even my Wii U see more play

 
IamPro said:
Only reason I am thinking of holding on to mine.. I wish GS had PS4 in stock so I could get some much needed free points (no tax in my state w/ GCs).
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Gamestops have been getting small restocks every now and then so just keep checking. Whenever one store gets a restock, then the other stores in the same district get restocked too. My district sold out out of their units again, but another restock is bound to come soon.

bgame2 said:
Aside from the obvious $412 credit, why are you guys letting go of your PS4s? I have both systems and have been a bit unnerved by the higher sell through rate of the PS4 so it is interesting to me that many people are readily trading in their systems.
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My personal reason is cash flow. I have school loans to pay off that are accruing interest every month. Since the PS4 gaming library is pretty weak, I am better off saving my money and using that $300-$400 towards my loan than to keep the system. For the remainder of my loan (I should be paid off by the end of this year), I'll have essentially saved 8% off the $300-$400 I would have spent on a next gen system (on top of the $300-$400 outlay). Once I'm paid off, I'll buy a PS4 to keep.

Since there isn't much to play on them yet, in my personal situation, I look at the next gen systems as another form of tying up cash in store credit. If it's not used/spent, then I'm hurting myself in the long run by not paying down my interest bearing debt.

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Yeah. I doubt they drop but you never know. What systems do you have (actually play)?
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I have a 360 and PS3. Had a Vita and had a PS4. Sold them once my utilization was outweighed by their opportunity savings. My sig is up to date with my PS3 lineup. I'm waiting for Titanfall on the 360 and I'm debating about playing Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 on release week with my 360 so long as it's the superior version. Bioshock DLC Episode 2 is due next month so I'm looking forward to spending my MS converted points towards that as well.

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Wonder why they're offering more than the PS4 is worth? I'm sure they're smart enough to have done those values ahead of time and since they didn't change them I wonder what encouragement they're getting to offer that incentive.

I figured I guess if they take $412 for your PS4, then sell it again for whatever they sell it used for (Probably $375) then they also get you locked in to spending money on another system, and then having a ton of store credit. Or you end up buying an Xbox One and pay them almost $100.
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They're not intentionally offering PS4's for more than $400. It's just a simple oversight on their part. It's no different than the iPad flips that were trading for above retail last year that got some folks banned. Companies have analysts to measure the trends in transactions but in practice, most companies are more reactive than proactive. For example, Best Buy lost a lot more than just their expected sales margin on the DS4/KZ/Knack bundles due to the glitch. Their system caught up once a ton of online orders went through. In your example, they would have been aware of that before everybody figured it out but that clearly wasn't the case.

 
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This was from a few days ago, but I doubt the TIV has changed since then.

:360: GTAIV: Episodes from Liberty City $1

EDIT: Might be YMMV, but it seems like the Xtra Points section on the PUR website is finally active.  100 points for filling out a profile survey, 10 points for each product video/survey you take.

 
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MetalSlugger said:
This was from a few days ago, but I doubt the TIV has changed since then.

:360: GTAIV: Episodes from Liberty City $1

EDIT: Might be YMMV, but it seems like the Xtra Points section on the PUR website is finally active. 100 points for filling out a profile survey, 10 points for each product video/survey you take.
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Xtra points have been active for me for quite a while. I get an email notification when these are available. I get notification every couple weeks for 3-6 videos/surveys.

 
Really looking to trade in my Slim 250GB 360 w/Kinect plus all accessories and games towards an X1 but I only want to pay around $200 for the X1 after credits. Seems like it might be close with this offer but I don't know. Anyone do anything similar? 

 
aircobra said:
Ps4 and X1 values held but the guy said the 50% bonus doesn't stack.
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Did he deny your trade-in? The employee doesn't have to do anything to trigger the 50% bump--as long as a new PS4, XB1, or Wii U is scanned after any system is added to the transaction as a trade-in, the bump will automatically kick in.
 
Today, 2/18

:360:
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection $8.00
Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition $6.00
Dreamcast Collection $2.50
Binary Domain $1.50
Battlefield 3 $1.00


:wii:
Kirby's Epic Yarn $4.00


:ds:
Pokemon Ranger Gaurdian Signs $3.00
Transformers War for Cybertron Decepticons $2.50
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Decepticons $1.00


:3ds:

Shinobi $1.00
 
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