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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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Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

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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xXJonoXx said:
I know this has been asked a few times, but what are the chances they'll let me put my PS4 trade in toward a White PS4 preorder?

And can I also trade in a PS3 slim in the same transaction?
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People have been noting that there had to be a manual override on the promotion for the White PS4 order saying that for the promotion the trade in has to be towards a PS4 or XB1 that you are purchasing right away.

I have no idea if that's changed or not. I was told that and just bought a regular PS4 (plus hey free Octodad) just go back and return the new PS4 towards the White Destiny pre-order after a few days.

 
iduncurr said:
People have been noting that there had to be a manual override on the promotion for the White PS4 order saying that for the promotion the trade in has to be towards a PS4 or XB1 that you are purchasing right away.

I have no idea if that's changed or not. I was told that and just bought a regular PS4 (plus hey free Octodad) just go back and return the new PS4 towards the White Destiny pre-order after a few days.
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Thanks for letting us know. I bought a ps4 off cowboom with plans of trading it in towards the destiny bundle saving me some bucks and a peace of mind knowing im getting a new ps4 lol. Now I know what to do in case the system won't let me do it.

 
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iduncurr said:
People have been noting that there had to be a manual override on the promotion for the White PS4 order saying that for the promotion the trade in has to be towards a PS4 or XB1 that you are purchasing right away.

I have no idea if that's changed or not. I was told that and just bought a regular PS4 (plus hey free Octodad) just go back and return the new PS4 towards the White Destiny pre-order after a few days.
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so if you buy the standard PS4 you can return it and get the Destiny bundle without any issues?

if this works I think I will try this

 
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So is it still true that they cannot charge you tax on stuff you buy with store credit? I remember this being the case awhile ago when I bought a PS3 at Gamestop with credit.

 
xXJonoXx said:
So is it still true that they cannot charge you tax on stuff you buy with store credit? I remember this being the case awhile ago when I bought a PS3 at Gamestop with credit.
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Depends on the state but if you have before then yeah you should be good.

@Daniel and rbanez

Yeah, if they ask just say you just found out about the Destiny bundle and would rather wait for the White PS4. Just don't open the PS4 box.

Or you can just attempt to trade the Ps4 on the Destiny bundle and if the amount doesn't add up and/or the manager won't override it just buy the PS4. I'm typically upfront with the workers and they are cool with it. I still end up buying a system from them.

 
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iduncurr said:
Depends on the state but if you have before then yeah you should be good.

@Daniel and rbanez

Yeah, if they ask just say you just found out about the Destiny bundle and would rather wait for the White PS4. Just don't open the PS4 box.

Or you can just attempt to trade the Ps4 on the Destiny bundle and if the amount doesn't add up and/or the manager won't override it just buy the PS4. I'm typically upfront with the workers and they are cool with it. I still end up buying a system from them.
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thanks for all your input Iduncurr.

Tax for me kills this promotion

I got my PS4 during the Ebay sale for $360 (no tax) plus $46 ebay bucks (4x promotion).

 
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luxuria said:
Do GameStops even carry the Wii Classic Controller Pro? Haven't been able to find one in store.
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Not new. I believe they are no longer produced. I was lucky and found a local store (Shopko) with some on clearance for $9.99 before the release of Mario Kart but otherwise I never see them in stores anymore. I have a local used games store around here that is charging $12.99 for used ones but otherwise $17.99 at gamestop is decent considering they are going for $40 new online.

 
just got back from gamestop traded in 3dsxl two 3ds games two x1 games and one ps4 got total of 240 walked out witha  wii u bundle for 60 bucks. last two weeks got total of 680 in credit from fully jumping from last gen to new gen. In the end ended up with a ps4 and wii u for 80 bucks out of pocket last two weeks.

 
TimboSliceGB said:
fine so you are happy

base

3ds xl - 70

luigi mansion - 11

super mario land 3d - 11

infamou second son 22

watch dogs x1 - 25

madden 25 x1 - 16

ds carry case - 5
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Dude it has nothing to do with me, lol. You do realize this thread is mostly for reporting values and promos, not just to brag.

But thank you for posting base values.

 
Just traded in the PS4 for the Destiny White PS4 bundle. Base for PS4 was $265, with promo $397.50. I also traded in the headset that came with the PS4 for $2.50 and somehow it got bumped to $3.25. The employee said that the system wouldn't apply the 50% increase promo to the White PS4 by default. I suggest a "manual" override, and she said they have no way to do that. So I suggested to just sell me a new boxed PS4 to apply the promo, then immediately do a separate transaction to return it and then sell me a fully paid off White PS4. This worked perfectly. No trouble at all. I was also able to trade a Xbox 360 4GB for a friend and get the bonus 50% on the same transaction.

Base values:

PS4 Console - $265

PS4 Wired Headset $2.50

Xbox 360 4GB - $50

Xbox 360 Wired Headset $2.50

 
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Deader2818 said:
Dude it has nothing to do with me, lol. You do realize this thread is mostly for reporting values and promos, not just to brag.

But thank you for posting base values.
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im not brag S*** im talking about trade in values and what i got thanks to trade in promos get off your high horse and plz put me on ignore like im doing for you im sick of you having something to say on everything i say on this website.

 
Jaashuaa said:
Timbo, you're an idiot. He was in no way attacking you. We will, and have said that to numerous people. This thread is for base values.
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i was going to list the base value lol after i got all my slips together seeing i had five diff slips and was typing it out while he said that. but he has always been this way for years with me so yeah just stay out of it.

 
xXJonoXx said:
Just traded in the PS4 for the Destiny White PS4 bundle. Base for PS4 was $265, with promo $397.50. I also traded in the headset that came with the PS4 for $2.50 and somehow it got bumped to $3.25. The employee said that the system wouldn't apply the 50% increase promo to the White PS4 by default. I suggest a "manual" override, and she said they have no way to do that. So I suggested to just sell me a new boxed PS4 to apply the promo, then immediately do a separate transaction to return it and then sell me a fully paid off White PS4. This worked perfectly. No trouble at all. I was also able to trade a Xbox 360 4GB for a friend and get the bonus 50% on the same transaction.

Base values:

PS4 Console - $265

PS4 Wired Headset $2.50

Xbox 360 4GB - $50

Xbox 360 Wired Headset $2.50
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In my experience, the buy/return method is the only way to do it w/o an override which seems to be YMMV manager.

The headset bump is the 30% E3 featured bonus which the Destiny bundle qualifies.

 
TimboSliceGB said:
i was going to list the base value lol after i got all my slips together seeing i had five diff slips and was typing it out while he said that. but he has always been this way for years with me so yeah just stay out of it.
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then why even post until you have all your info together. Instead you made a useless post in the thread and got called on it. Classic Timbo.

On-topic:

phone quote 6/22/14

Killzone Mercenary Vita $10 base

 
I call out many times when people don't post base values. Many others to do as well. Its what this thread is for and it helps JP keep things up to date.

This is the last time ill comment on this. Thank you for contributing.

 
Just got back from Gamestop, traded in some games for $64 in store credit. Hope this post helped.

 
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Base values:

:3ds: Yoshi's New Island $15

:3ds: Pokemon Y $17

:wii: LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 $1.50

:wii: Toy Story 3 $1.50

:wii: Mercury Meltdown: Revolution $0.10

:wii: Dream Pinball 3D $0.40 (I actually traded in Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection and didn't notice the cashier rung up the wrong game... oh well)

:wii: Super Mario All-Stars $17

:wii: Wii Play (game only) $0.25

:wiiu: Mario Kart 8 $26

 
I have a fat 250gb 360 where it seems the HDMI port stopped working and keeps giving me "invalid source" or "no source found", the composite cables seem to work fine with it. Can I still trade it into GS or will I basically get nothing since the HDMI port doesn't work?

 
Filipp2442 said:
I have a fat 250gb 360 where it seems the HDMI port stopped working and keeps giving me "invalid source" or "no source found", the composite cables seem to work fine with it. Can I still trade it into GS or will I basically get nothing since the HDMI port doesn't work?
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However unscrupulous as it may be they will likely only test the composite cables.
 
Filipp2442 said:
I have a fat 250gb 360 where it seems the HDMI port stopped working and keeps giving me "invalid source" or "no source found", the composite cables seem to work fine with it. Can I still trade it into GS or will I basically get nothing since the HDMI port doesn't work?
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They never checked the ps3 hdmi port. In my defense it was broken when they sold it to me. never had an hd tv till long after their warranty to check though

 
Lulgasms said:
However unscrupulous as it may be they will likely only test the composite cables.
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pittsnoggle said:
They never checked the ps3 hdmi port. In my defense it was broken when they sold it to me. never had an hd tv till long after their warranty to check though
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I see. Should I trade it in now or wait? I don't want an Xbox One or PS4 so the 50% trade in bonus wouldn't apply to me it seems. Should I hold out then?

 
Filipp2442 said:
Would I get back the difference I had to pay to my credit card and whatever I traded in as store credit? I don't really want $400+ in store credit.
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yes it works as a return the fact a promo was involved doesnt affect it. I meant the trade value from the your system you would get back as trade credit

 
I have a MW2 Xbox 360, probably  3 or 4 controllers, a 3 DS XL, and DS Lite. I want a Wii U and I have ~$300 in credit. I also have ~150 in credit at BB. What's the best thing to do? Trade in Xbox 360 for an Xbox One or PS4, return it and buy the Wii U? I could always get one of the $200 refurbished ones from Ebay if that's the best deal in the end and save the credit for something else. 

 
Trade in values from 6/22/14

PS3

Dragon Age Origins: $6

Dead Space:$3

BlazeBlue Chrono Phantasma: $14

Final Fantasy 13/Lightning Returns: $15

PS4

Tomb Raider Definitive Edition: $16

 
Filipp2442 said:
Would I get back the difference I had to pay to my credit card and whatever I traded in as store credit? I don't really want $400+ in store credit.
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No. If you paid with a credit card, the amount you paid will be refunded back on the credit card. Though be careful. They might try to put it all back on store credit so make sure you tell them not to.

 
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NeedleInTheHay said:
Base TIV's from today

Watch Dogs PS4 - 25

Battlefield PS4 - 20

Mortal Kombat Vita - 5


Oh and vigilante you do only get 40 for watch dogs with PUR
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That makes no sense . I've always gotten 10% of the base on top of the guaranteed amount when trading in one of there special promos. You may have not gotten your proper amount back.
 
david0820 said:
That makes no sense . I've always gotten 10% of the base on top of the guaranteed amount when trading in one of there special promos. You may have not gotten your proper amount back.
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Everything looks legit on the receipt, I got a 10 percent bump on all games which was 2.50 in Watch Dogs case.

 
The Transformers trade-in deal says you get 40% extra credit if you are a Pro member. Does that mean if you are not Pro that you get 30%, or do you get no bonus at all?

 
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