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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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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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Does gamestop give you grief about taking preorders off and putting them on another game,i had to preorder another game to get the 30  extra percent promo?

 
Traded in xb1 yesterday for $450 with promo. Did my xb1 for wii u return today. Got some flack because I'm sure they knew what I was up to with my return.
 
Jay said:
Does gamestop give you grief about taking preorders off and putting them on another game,i had to preorder another game to get the 30 extra percent promo?
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They shouldn't--switching preorders is a pretty painless thing to do, though it doesn't affect the employee's numbers either way.

 
Went the other day to trade in the Saints Rows I got from Bestbuy, unfortunately he said they only take one copy per person so I only got to trade on in, and he also said I can only use 1 coupon so no stacking.

Ended up taking the other copy to a store not far from there.

 
TwistedShade said:
Went the other day to trade in the Saints Rows I got from Bestbuy, unfortunately he said they only take one copy per person so I only got to trade on in, and he also said I can only use 1 coupon so no stacking.

Ended up taking the other copy to a store not far from there.
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What coupon?

 
bostonfrontier said:
I don't understand what promo you're referring to
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the trade in certain eligible next gen games towards any new game regardless of price get 30 dollars toward it so in my case i traded in killzone which had a 14 dollar trade in value towards and 8 dollar new game and got 22 dollars back so i returned the game i bought and got the whole 30 and i put that towards infamous

 
So before I go in to Gamestop and embarrass myself. I bought a PS4 and I'm not really playing it much and it's too late to return it. I already have an Xbox One. So could I trade in the PS4 and really get $265 + 50% ($132.50) ,,, so 397.50 and get a Wii U for 299? Plus have that extra hundred in credit? I want to ebay it but I really don't want to have some do a chargeback or anything to me plus after fees and shipping it wouldn't be far off of this.

 
Trenchalicious said:
So before I go in to Gamestop and embarrass myself. I bought a PS4 and I'm not really playing it much and it's too late to return it. I already have an Xbox One. So could I trade in the PS4 and really get $265 + 50% ($132.50) ,,, so 397.50 and get a Wii U for 299? Plus have that extra hundred in credit? I want to ebay it but I really don't want to have some do a chargeback or anything to me plus after fees and shipping it wouldn't be far off of this.
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Bro just keep the ps4, sure there's no games now but they're coming.
 
Trenchalicious said:
So before I go in to Gamestop and embarrass myself. I bought a PS4 and I'm not really playing it much and it's too late to return it. I already have an Xbox One. So could I trade in the PS4 and really get $265 + 50% ($132.50) ,,, so 397.50 and get a Wii U for 299? Plus have that extra hundred in credit? I want to ebay it but I really don't want to have some do a chargeback or anything to me plus after fees and shipping it wouldn't be far off of this.
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Trade the Xbox One in for $450, get the wii U and have an extra $150.

 
I dont usually trade in games but Man Im pretty glad this $30 trade in is happening so i can soften up march a bit, 4 new retail games is a bit much in such a short amount of time.  Gonna trade in Knack and Killzone, both are somewhat good games but i never go back to them and if i ever would want to they would most likely be on Plus.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Not just that, they are frustrating to use with the games we do have. These consoles should have built off of the last generation. Instead we are waiting for updates just to catch up to last gen.
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I'm just tired of my Kinect being a huge pain in the ass to control Netflix. I can't wait for a Gamestop within 50 or so miles to get a PS4 in stock so I can trade in my XB1 and get ready for MLB The Show.

 
I'm just saying if graphics mattered than everyone would have a gaming a PC and the 3ds wouldn't be outselling vita and since the iphone doesn't have 1080p it wouldn't be the best selling smartphone
 
nextisland said:
I'm just saying if graphics mattered than everyone would have a gaming a PC and the 3ds wouldn't be outselling vita and since the iphone doesn't have 1080p it wouldn't be the best selling smartphone
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The iPhone is fucking amazing. I guess it's the Apple thing or something, but people who buy one love them forever. I got no idea why. They do make a pretty good variety of cases and stuff for them. Maybe it's some sort of status thing?

I have an iPod and it's good. The sound quality is decent, and it does all kinds of stuff. Not sure I'd buy another because of the cost.

 
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kickrockz713 said:
MicroSony fanboy 4 life
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nextisland said:
I'm just saying if graphics mattered than everyone would have a gaming a PC and the 3ds wouldn't be outselling vita and since the iphone doesn't have 1080p it wouldn't be the best selling smartphone
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No fuck PC I don't press keyboard keys to play my god dam games I want my handheld 3ds and its cool circle pad and a b x y buttons and l r and start and select and power button

 
Trenchalicious said:
So before I go in to Gamestop and embarrass myself. I bought a PS4 and I'm not really playing it much and it's too late to return it. I already have an Xbox One. So could I trade in the PS4 and really get $265 + 50% ($132.50) ,,, so 397.50 and get a Wii U for 299? Plus have that extra hundred in credit? I want to ebay it but I really don't want to have some do a chargeback or anything to me plus after fees and shipping it wouldn't be far off of this.
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Yes that would work. You get $397.50 for the PS4 after 50% boost for getting a new console. You can then return the console and pocket the credit but the employee may give you mean looks if you go back to the same exact store.

 
TwistedShade said:
Ah the Sony mantra "It's coming just keep waiting".
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I'm pretty sure third party publishers are happy with Sony not releasing many 1st party games during launch, just means more money for them. I think it was a strategic move on Sony's part to allow more time for their developers to polish and to make third party publishers happy (Not like the PS4 needs exclusive games right now, console is literally selling itself). EA is the #1 publisher on the PS4 even after all that money Microsoft threw at them. 5 out of the top 10 selling games were sold the most on PS4 according to the January NPD numbers. NBA 2K14, BF4, AC4, Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, and Tomb Raider Definitive.

Microsoft is wasting money while Sony is going to make it even more expensive for them to secure exclusive content in the future by convincing third party publishers that the PS4 install base can't be ignored. We are already seeing it with Microsoft not able to demand developers meet parity before allowing a game to be published on Xbox One.

 
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Have any of you guys tried to trade in a console that works but is missing something? I want to trade in my Wii towards a Wii U but I discovered that my stupid sensor bar doesn't seem to be working. The Wii itself seems fine, I'm pretty sure it's just the bar. Will they just dock me for the value of a new bar or will I get hit with the full refurbishment fee?

 
Uncrushable Pigeon said:
Have any of you guys tried to trade in a console that works but is missing something? I want to trade in my Wii towards a Wii U but I discovered that my stupid sensor bar doesn't seem to be working. The Wii itself seems fine, I'm pretty sure it's just the bar. Will they just dock me for the value of a new bar or will I get hit with the full refurbishment fee?
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Depends on if they check the bar or not.
They should check it, but you never know.

 
burritoman said:
Depends on if they check the bar or not.
They should check it, but you never know.
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Yeah I'm kind of hoping that they just don't check it. But if they do, what happens? Full refurb fee or just $10 or whatever for the sensor bar (I think that's what generic ones are worth)?

Oh great, I can't find the original A/V cable either. I just have the component one that cost me $30 years ago, argh. This is going to be a pretty pathetic return but it's still probably better than trying to find someone to buy the danged thing.

 
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Stellar Inertia said:
Yes that would work. You get $397.50 for the PS4 after 50% boost for getting a new console. You can then return the console and pocket the credit but the employee may give you mean looks if you go back to the same exact store.
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FYI the headset isn't required to trade in the console , trade that thing in for a cool 2.75 to bump you up to 400 $ .
 
Can someone else confirm this, i was told by a bitchy employee that if you used a promo on a specific game that gave you extra trade in credit that if you take the game off preorder or try to use the credit on another preorder the computer automatic deducts the extra trade in credit you received? Was she serious?

 
Jay said:
Can someone else confirm this, i was told by a bitchy employee that if you used a promo on a specific game that gave you extra trade in credit that if you take the game off preorder or try to use the credit on another preorder the computer automatic deducts the extra trade in credit you received? Was she serious?
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That's BS. At least from my experience. Maybe she thought switching preorders would ding her numbers so she wanted to discourage you? Idk how their performance is judged.

 
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