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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334650-gamestop-trade-in-values-xxvi-values-available-on-ios-app-upcoming-50-bonus-with-coupon/

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)

None Currently.

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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I'm heading to Gamestop this evening likely to trade one of my original phat xbox 360s. Anyone getting $100 trade credit on these towards a ps4?

I saw someone post that its $40 for an og 360. Or us that base trade ?
 
loc0bob said:
So that's 375 with extra 50% then right? That's not too bad I'd have to come up with the extra few bucks tho but I think I want a ps4 over XBONE right now.
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Yup, I decided that 22.50 wasn't worth trading in a kinect right now with the system. I managed to sell one on craigs for $80 so good call on that one lol

nextisland said:
My dual shock 4 controller has a tiny rubber piece missing on the left thumb stick and I'm wondering if there a refurb fee for that ? I really want the destiny bundle. Already have x1 and gaming PC so there's really nothing else I want aside from that
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I had this but had some rubber covers and they still charged a refurb fee. $4. Not a big enough deal for me but make sure they don't try to slam you with the 120 refurb fee for scratches on the system like they tried with me the first time I took it in with no rubber covers. -_-

 
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As of 6/14/14

PS3
AC: Black Flag - $9
CoD: Ghosts - $14

360
AC: Black Flag - $11
CoD: Ghosts - $11

Wii U
Mario Kart 8 - $27

Thankfully my GameStop was running an extra 50% trade in, so I got $115.20!
 
It never ceases to amaze me how incompetent gamestop is regarding knowledge of their own promos, however I suppose it is par for the course. Guy on the phone tried telling me the $100 credit on 360 trade ins only applied if trading in a 360 slim.

I knew that didn't sound right when details online and in ad said 4g or "original".
 
thebytewasbit said:
It never ceases to amaze me how incompetent gamestop is regarding knowledge of their own promos, however I suppose it is par for the course. Guy on the phone tried telling me the $100 credit on 360 trade ins only applied if trading in a 360 slim.

I knew that didn't sound right when details online and in ad said 4g or "original".
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buy a under 1$ game, bad survey and then go to another gamestop. i too hate uninformed employees smh
 
I see the infighting and stupidity has seeped over from the Target thread...

That 30% bonus TIV coupon that was floating around the target thread works on accessories too, not just games.

 
Another 50% promo, another lowering of base trade values.

Earlier this week battlefield 4 xbone was $24 and now it's $17, so you actually get less now with this promo than earlier this week with the 40% promo.

Gamestop, when will you learn
 
Abeja said:
I just want to dump my Xbox One, PS3, and PS4 to buy a new PS4, why wont you let me do this GS?
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trade in ps3+ps4 towards xbox one
exchange new xbox one for ps4
return ps4 that you exchanged for to get credit back
trade in the xbox one you own towards new ps4

done lol
 
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GS wouldn't let me trade in multiple copies of the same game. What's the best multi game transaction I can do with the target coupon stacking? Right now I'm doing the 40% e3 reservation which I'll cancel later. Is there a better % to use?
 
Ducayne said:
GS wouldn't let me trade in multiple copies of the same game. What's the best multi game transaction I can do with the target coupon stacking? Right now I'm doing the 40% e3 reservation which I'll cancel later. Is there a better % to use?
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show them a scan of the coupon that's been posted, that way you dont have to bother with canceling your preorder. Also check if any of your local gamestops are doing the 50% trade in bonus weekend which doesn't require preorders or anything.

 
I love how people act all tough on this site by doing surveys. Lol. Yet you are scared to speak up in store. I swear I called. They didn't answer I promise!!! I was so mad that they didn't do what I wanted that I let them tell me what to do then I went to the Internet to act tough. Errrr... lol
 
Fatpeoplestink said:
I love how people act all tough on this site by doing surveys. Lol. Yet you are scared to speak up in store. I swear I called. They didn't answer I promise!!! I was so mad that they didn't do what I wanted that I let them tell me what to do then I went to the Internet to act tough. Errrr... lol
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Well, I've never been in a position to need to give a bad review on a survey (nor do I usually take surveys). However, I like to think that if such an issue would arise, I'd speak up at the store, but hard to say before it happens. I've actually had few, if any, negative experiences with retail employees. Our Target's workers are helpful and intelligent, the Best Buy's a little pushy, and the GameStop is mostly cool/friendly.

 
strait edge follower said:
trade in ps3+ps4 towards xbox one
exchange new xbox one for ps4
return ps4 that you exchanged for to get credit back
trade in the xbox one you own towards new ps4

done lol
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If i didnt have the trade limit ban then i would :( im hoping i can just put all 3 systems towards a ps4. Get 50% and 150 for the ps3. It should work cause the fucking employees said it gives the best promo
 
just traded my fat 40 gig ps3 for 150, at first the dude didnt want to let me put the credit towards the white ps4, he was saying that the deal was only for the ps4s they had in stock at that moment, after some talk and me being nice the guy finally did the trade and got my 150 but he wrote on the receipt, PROMO-CAN'T CHANGE, even tho im planing to get the ps4 that still sucks, im guess they taken notice of people doing this and cancelling the preorder just the get the credit for something else

 
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dEvAnGeL said:
just traded my fat 40 gig ps3 for 150, at first the dude didnt want to let me put the credit towards the white ps4, he was saying that the deal was only for the ps4s they had in stock at that moment, after some talk and me being nice the guy finally did the trade and got my 150 but he wrote on the receipt, PROMO-CAN'T CHANGE, even tho im planing to get the ps4 that still sucks, im guess they taken notice of people doing this and cancelling the preorder just the get the credit for something else
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But you don't need the receipt to cancel a preorder. I just walk in and tell them I want to cancel and they cancel it.
 
Lil Frier said:
Yes, but people are only going to work as hard as they're paid to work, in most instances. Some people don't take low-paying jobs seriously, which is why they're fired or never promoted.
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Gamestop employees are easily replaced, but I don't agree with the "burn him/her on the survey" attitude most of the time and this is one of those cases. He was given bad info over the phone that he knew was bad info, so he should go into the store and buy something for $1 just to punish the guy? Give me a break...

 
Does game stop take the Sony branded ps3 500 gig rocketfish hard drives ? I didn't see it listed in the op , I have a feeling they don't but figured I'd ask .
 
Konfusion said:
Gamestop employees are easily replaced, but I don't agree with the "burn him/her on the survey" attitude most of the time and this is one of those cases. He was given bad info over the phone that he knew was bad info, so he should go into the store and buy something for $1 just to punish the guy? Give me a break...
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His reaction might be a bit excessive, but I don't necessarily have a problem with the idea of letting corporate know that an employee isn't following/learning policies and is alienating (maybe an overstatement) customers because of it. If you're offering the trade on all 360s, and your employee's misinformation kills a few sales at a store, that's a big deal on a big-ticket item.

 
Does Gamestop take gaming headsets and are the values decent? I'm guessing not but figured I'd ask. Thinking about getting rid of my Turtle Beach XO FOUR's and getting the PS4 Gold Headset since it also works on Xbox One.

 
So if I wanted to get a wii u and trade in my 360 slim with a 320gb HDD, what would be my cheapest option?

Thought about doing the skylanders bundle since I have a spare 16GB flash drive and I'm mainly interested in MK8.

How could I get a sure way to get the $150 towards it?
 
plus1zero said:
So if I wanted to get a wii u and trade in my 360 slim with a 320gb HDD, what would be my cheapest option?

Thought about doing the skylanders bundle since I have a spare 16GB flash drive and I'm mainly interested in MK8.

How could I get a sure way to get the $150 towards it?
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you should trade in the 360 towards a ps4/xbox one to get the 50% bump. then exchange the ps4/xbox one for the wii u and get the difference back in return
 
Looking for ideas and suggestions. I never deal with Gamestop so not sure what his best option is. 

My brother decided to trade in one of his 360s to get the PS4 due to the promo. I think he picked it up Thursday or Friday. He is now second guessing his purchase. He has already opened the console, and from what I gather unlike BB, Gamestop won't refund open consoles.  Since they record the SN on the receipt, he can't just do a swap with one that is unopened and return the opened one to BB.

I know option one is to trade it in with the 50% promo and get the XB1. This may be ok with him, but in case is there any other option where he gets a full refund?

If he applies it to the XB1 and doesn't open it, when he returns it would he get the full $400+tax in a refund? Or would he only get store credit? Or something else entirely?

Thanks for any help.

 
Kazeno Katana said:
Does Gamestop take gaming headsets and are the values decent? I'm guessing not but figured I'd ask. Thinking about getting rid of my Turtle Beach XO FOUR's and getting the PS4 Gold Headset since it also works on Xbox One.
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No.

Gamestop only takes in neadsets as generic wired or wireless. Sell premium headsets online.

 
brennok said:
Looking for ideas and suggestions. I never deal with Gamestop so not sure what his best option is.

My brother decided to trade in one of his 360s to get the PS4 due to the promo. I think he picked it up Thursday or Friday. He is now second guessing his purchase. He has already opened the console, and from what I gather unlike BB, Gamestop won't refund open consoles. Since they record the SN on the receipt, he can't just do a swap with one that is unopened and return the opened one to BB.

I know option one is to trade it in with the 50% promo and get the XB1. This may be ok with him, but in case is there any other option where he gets a full refund?

If he applies it to the XB1 and doesn't open it, when he returns it would he get the full $400+tax in a refund? Or would he only get store credit? Or something else entirely?

Thanks for any help.
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Well, he could trade the PS4 towards a brand new one for $2.50 plus any state taxes then just return that one for credit. If he trades toward an XB1 he would have to pay $100ish out of pocket. That would get refunded to him if he returns it but may come back as store credit instead of cash. Personally, I would recommend he trade the PS4 towards a new PS4 (if anybody asks he can just say he bought it used and wants a warranty on it) and then return that PS4 in a couple days,

 
GamerDude316 said:
Well, he could trade the PS4 towards a brand new one for $2.50 plus any state taxes then just return that one for credit. If he trades toward an XB1 he would have to pay $100ish out of pocket. That would get refunded to him if he returns it but may come back as store credit instead of cash. Personally, I would recommend he trade the PS4 towards a new PS4 (if anybody asks he can just say he bought it used and wants a warranty on it) and then return that PS4 in a couple days,
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Does the 50% towards a new system exclude the Kinect-less XB1?

50% Extra Credit When You Trade Any System Towards a New PS4 or Xbox One.
Valid 6/2/14 - 7/13/14
50% Extra Credit: Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. 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 expires 7/13/2014.
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If he returns the unopened PS4 will they actually give him a full refund though? i just don't want to recommend it and then when he goes to return it find out he loses out on the 50%. This is why I was thinking he could trade with the promo for the XB1. This way if they told him he wouldn't get the $132.50 back due to the promo he could just keep the XB1 since he is leaning more towards that system.

I was surprised when I heard he even picked up a PS4 since he was always a MS fan.

 
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brennok said:
Does the 50% towards a new system exclude the Kinect-less XB1?

If he returns the unopened PS4 will they actually give him a full refund though? i just don't want to recommend it and then when he goes to return it find out he loses out on the 50%. This is why I was thinking he could trade with the promo for the XB1. This way if they told him he wouldn't get the $132.50 back due to the promo he could just keep the XB1 since he is leaning more towards that system.

I was surprised when I heard he even picked up a PS4 since he was always a MS fan.
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he can trade toward the Kincet-less XB1 and only have to pay $2.50 plus tax as well. But if he decides to return that (unopened) or an unopened PS4 he wont lose any money due to the promo. Once a promo transaction is completed that "promo credit" becomes regular GS credit that is given back to you on any returns you make. Can't lose that.

 
GamerDude316 said:
he can trade toward the Kincet-less XB1 and only have to pay $2.50 plus tax as well. But if he decides to return that (unopened) or an unopened PS4 he wont lose any money due to the promo. Once a promo transaction is completed that "promo credit" becomes regular GS credit that is given back to you on any returns you make. Can't lose that.
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Ok cool thanks. I know there terms state otherwise so I wanted to make sure since I had seen a couple people recommend it.

 
Has anyone had any issues trading an Xbox 360 and a PS3 with an HDMI cable in lieu of the av cables?

Also, for the Xbox 360 controller, anyone have an issues trading in with a battery pack instead of the battery cover?
 
biggie2123 said:
Has anyone had any issues trading an Xbox 360 and a PS3 with an HDMI cable in lieu of the av cables?

Also, for the Xbox 360 controller, anyone have an issues trading in with a battery pack instead of the battery cover?
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I had my av cables when I traded in an old xbox but the guy ahead of me didn't but they offered to take the HDMI out of his XB1 he was trading in towards so they accept HDMI's now I guess? Depends on the clerk

 
Kazeno Katana said:
Does Gamestop take gaming headsets and are the values decent? I'm guessing not but figured I'd ask. Thinking about getting rid of my Turtle Beach XO FOUR's and getting the PS4 Gold Headset since it also works on Xbox One.
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Does the XO FOUR work on PC? I considered getting one when I got my Bone, but I didn't want to spend $80-100 on a headset that wouldn't work on my PC (I have a pair of X11s from my 360 that I use on PC, while using the stock Bone headset).

 
Anyone know if I can use the $25 off a Wii U pur coupon in conjunction with a $25/$10 off gamestop purchase coupon?
 
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strait edge follower said:
they havr to be differint amounts if im not mistaken. for example you can use a 25$ off and a 10$ off in the same transaction but not two 25's
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Would the coupon stacking of the $ off coupons work for multiple items or just a single item?

And only the biggest $ off coupon disappears and the others don't?

 
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I was thinking of heading there to trade in my 360 and ps3 slims today towards a ps4. Will I get $300 towards it, or will only 1 apply as $150? I feel like the wording could make it go either way.

 
opterasis said:
I was thinking of heading there to trade in my 360 and ps3 slims today towards a ps4. Will I get $300 towards it, or will only 1 apply as $150? I feel like the wording could make it go either way.
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well when i traded in multiple consoles a few days ago i got the 50% bonus for all of them so i assume the same would apply to your consoles
 
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