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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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The Wii/ds b2g1 ended last Sunday. However, if you have the reciept coupon from the last two weeks you can still get them b2g1 if they are under $20.

Also, with GameStop ending their PSP trade ins, have all the new psp games been converted to used yet? Or does anyone have an idea of when that will happen?
 
Well this is depressing I finally got banned from trading...they said it's most likely due to using the $5 Kongregate coupon multiple times. How long does a ban usually get lifted? 30 days?

 
cyko said:
The Wii/ds b2g1 ended last Sunday. However, if you have the reciept coupon from the last two weeks you can still get them b2g1 if they are under $20.

Also, with GameStop ending their PSP trade ins, have all the new psp games been converted to used yet? Or does anyone have an idea of when that will happen?
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Never like that. After the Gamecube, and then the PS2 games stopped being accepted, the new games still were not converted. If they do convert, it won't be because of they are not eligible for trading in.

 
sasuke543 said:
Well this is depressing I finally got banned from trading...they said it's most likely due to using the $5 Kongregate coupon multiple times. How long does a ban usually get lifted? 30 days?
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Why would the coupon stop you from trading?

You are abusing purchases. Stopping your ability to trade is counter-productive
 
Its probably the slim adapter that got you banned and not the kongregate coupon.  Maybe one of the slims ended up not working for someone or you traded too many.

 
Jaashuaa said:
So you went in and they told you were banned after trying to trade? Or they told you were banned when trying to purchase something?
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They told me that I went over the limit so I can't trade in games and accessories. Then when I tried using the $5 off coupon they said I couldn't use it, but the employee was willing to let me use it by not connecting my PUR account.

 
sasuke543 said:
They told me that I went over the limit so I can't trade in games and accessories. Then when I tried using the $5 off coupon they said I couldn't use it, but the employee was willing to let me use it by not connecting my PUR account.
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I'm sure you could of used it on your pur account all though it doesn't really matter. You probably got the 30 day how many adapters did you trade? After that there is a 90 day a 6 month and a year ban. Don't fuck up again the year one is a bitch.

 
Jaashuaa said:
I'm sure you could of used it on your pur account all though it doesn't really matter. You probably got the 30 day how many adapters did you trade? After that there is a 90 day a 6 month and a year ban. Don't fuck up again the year one is a bitch.
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I always kept track of how many slim adapters I've traded in. I only trade 4-5 per month unlike other who have done more than that. I most def don't want to deal with the 1 year ban lol. Is that what you are dealing with now?

 
sasuke543 said:
I always kept track of how many slim adapters I've traded in. I only trade 4-5 per month unlike other who have done more than that. I most def don't want to deal with the 1 year ban lol. Is that what you are dealing with now?
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I was just released from it for trading to many adapters. I'm a good boy now.

 
Well I live in NY so a trade ban is more of a big deal at least in my county. If I want to go to any GS within a reasonable distance I have to use my DL and that is what gets banned. Thank god my stores let me use my wife's.

 
7/29/14

Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) $10
NBA Live 14 (Xbox One) $7

Was pleasantly surprised because I thought it was still at $4 a piece from yesterdays reports on here. Got $33.70 on the two after only spending $14.38.

 
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7/29/14

Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) $10
NBA Live 14 (Xbox One) $7

Was pleasantly surprised because I thought it was still at $4 a piece from yyesterdays reports on here. Got $33.70 on the two after only spending $14.38.
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wow, that's good. It was $4 yesterday or something and I was like dang it. I'm going to pair that up with another to get +$15

 
Greendomo said:
Is the hardware deal still on where I can get bonus credit on a trade in towards a ps4? Or did I miss it?
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I think that ended a little over a week ago. However, I think the 30% on select titles might work on consoles as the last one months ago did even though it's listed as "games and accessories". However, I'm not sure if I've seen anyone has confirmed this.

 
sasuke543 said:
Is the 30 day ban accurate? Or can it go longer than that, I'm so close to paying off my White PS4 bundle!
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You could call the 1800 # and find out what kind of Ban you have but the operator won't be able to tell you and will have to escalate it to loss prevention who will probably call you back and give you some what of a idea. Last time i had a ban it was 90 days. Although they may ask you some questions lol. If you hit the 5 adapters in a month that probably flagged your account unless you have been trading in a multiple amount of stores which could also flag your account.

 
cg8889 said:
7/29/14

Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) $10
NBA Live 14 (Xbox One) $7

Was pleasantly surprised because I thought it was still at $4 a piece from yyesterdays reports on here. Got $33.70 on the two after only spending $14.38.
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Man, I knew I should have bought extras. :bomb:

 
Looks like Metal Gear V: GZ is $10 according to this post. Combined with the bonus that's not bad at all.

cg8889 said:
7/29/14

Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) $10
NBA Live 14 (Xbox One) $7

Was pleasantly surprised because I thought it was still at $4 a piece from yyesterdays reports on here. Got $33.70 on the two after only spending $14.38.
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does anyone know if the little big planet plush is when the game releases or when you preorder? i want the amazon patapon skins but would pre order at gs for the plush if i could just cancel i tlater

 
sasuke543 said:
Well this is depressing I finally got banned from trading...they said it's most likely due to using the $5 Kongregate coupon multiple times. How long does a ban usually get lifted? 30 days?
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Sorry to hear that. I didn't know that the Kongregate coupon can be used multiple times. Did you keep registering new accounts for each coupon?

 
cg8889 said:
7/29/14

Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes (PS4) $10
NBA Live 14 (Xbox One) $7

Was pleasantly surprised because I thought it was still at $4 a piece from yyesterdays reports on here. Got $33.70 on the two after only spending $14.38.
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man, I shoulda bought an NBA Live last week. I ended up dumping MGS to Target on Saturday for $14 (I cleaned my GS out of Angry Birds/Ground Zeroes) but could have done a little better with this combo :wall: :wall:

 
7/29/14 (base, IOS app)

PS3

Cabela's Adventure Camp - $1.50 (7/29/14)

Cabela's African Adventures - $5 (7/29/14)
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2010 - $1 (7/29/14)

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012 - $4 (7/29/14)

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts - $5 (7/29/14)
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009 - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 - $1 (7/29/14)

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - $3.50 (7/29/14)

Cabela's Hunting Expeditions - $5 (7/29/14)
Cabela's North American Adventures - $3.50 (7/29/14)
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures - $3 (7/29/14)

Cabela's Survival: Shadows of Katmai - $4 (7/29/14)

Call of Duty 3 - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Call of Duty: Black Ops - $4 (7/29/14)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - $8 (7/29/14)

Call of Duty: Ghosts - $9 (7/29/14)
Call of Duty: World at War - $1.50 ((7/29/14)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - $0.40 (7/29/14)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - $1 (7/29/14)
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Call of Juarez: The Cartel - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Captain America: Super Soldier - $4 (7/29/14)
Cars Mater-National - $2 (7/29/14)
Cars 2 - $5 (7/29/14)

Cars Race-O-Rama - $4 (7/29/14)
Carnival Island - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Cartoon Network Punch Time Explosive XL - $3 (7/29/14)
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - $3 (7/29/14)

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - $13 (7/29/14)
Catherine - $5 (7/29/14)
Chaotic: Shadow Warriors - $0.50 (7/29/14)
Child of Eden - $0.75 (7/29/14)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - $0.75 (7/29/14)
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Clash of the Titans - $1 (7/29/14)
Clive Barker's Jericho - $0.40 (7/29/14)
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs - $1.50 (7/29/14)
The Club - $0.25 (7/29/14)
College Hoops NCAA 2K7 - $0.40 (7/29/14)

College Hoops 2K8 - $2 (7/29/14)
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - $6 (7/29/14)
Conan - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Condemned 2: Bloodshot - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Conflict: Denied Ops - $0.40 (7/29/14)

Create - $0.50 (7/29/14)
Cross Edge - $4 (7/29/14)
Crysis 2 - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Crysis 3 - $3 (7/29/14)
CSI: Fatal Conspiracy - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Cursed Crusade - $2.50 (7/29/14)

Damnation - $0.40 (7/29/14)
Dance Dance Revolution (game only) - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Dance on Broadway - $1 ((7/29/14)
Dante's Inferno (Divine Edition) - $1 (7/29/14)
Dark Sector - $0.40 (7/29/14)
Dark Souls - $6 (7/29/14)

Dark Souls II - $15 (7/29/14)
Dark Void - $0.30 (7/29/14)
The Darkness - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Darkness II - $1 (7/29/14)
Darksiders - $1 (7/29/14)
Darksiders 2 - $3 (7/29/14)
de Blob 2 - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Dead Island - $1 (7/29/14)
Dead Island Game of the Year - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Dead Island Riptide - $5 (7/29/14)

Dead or Alive 5 - $1.50 (7/29/14)

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate - $6 (7/29/14)
Dead Rising 2 - $2.50 (7/29/14)
Dead Rising 2: Off the Record - $3.50 (7/29/14)
Dead Space - $3 (7/29/14)
Dead Space 2 - $1 (7/29/14)
Dead Space 3 - $3 (7/29/14)
Dead to Rights: Retribution - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos - $1 (7/29/14)
Deadliest Warrior - $1.50 (7/29/14)

Deadly Premonition

Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut - $5 (7/29/14)

Deadpool - $7 (7/29/14)

Deception IV Blood Ties - $8 (7/30/14)
Def Jam: Icon - $2 (7/29/14)
Def Jam: Rapstar - $0.25 (7/29/14)

Defiance - $0.75 (7/29/14)
Demon's Souls - $5 (7/29/14)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $0.50 (7/29/14)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut - $3 (7/29/14)
Devil May Cry 4 - $1.50 (7/29/14)
Devil May Cry HD Collection - $5 (7/29/14)

Diablo III - $7 (7/29/14)

Dirt - $2.50 (7/29/14)
DiRT 2 - $4 (7/29/14)

Dirt 3 - $8 (7/29/14)

Dirt 3: Complete Edition - $8 (7/29/14)
Dirt Showdown - $6 (7/29/14)
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice - $2 (7/29/14)
Disgaea 4 - $3 (7/29/14)

Disgaea D2 - $4 (7/29/14)
Dishonored - $1 (7/29/14)

Dishonored GOTY - $5 (7/29/14)
Disney Epic Mickey 2 - $5 (7/29/14)

Disney Sing It (game only) - $0.15 (7/29/14))

Disney Sing It: Family Hits (game only) - $0.75 (7/29/14)

Disney Sing It: High School Musical 3: Senior Year (game only) - $0.10 (7/29/14)

Disney Sing It: Party Hits - $0.50 (7/29/14)

Disney Sing It: Pop Hits (game only) - $0.20 (7/29/14)

Disney Universe - $4 (7/29/14)
DJ Hero (game only) - $0.25 (3/23/12)   
 
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[quote name="Megamania" post="11966749" timestamp="1406682705"]I need to pair up another game for MGS.

What would be a good candidate?[/quote]either an xbox one or play station 4 game
 
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[quote name="funkmonker" post="11966758" timestamp="1406682852"]either an xbox one or play station 4 game[/quote] I almost fell off my seat... Well played sir...
 
Figures that I pick up Wolf for XBO last week at Target and now this week GS finally puts the used version on sale.

Price drops are showing up for the coming weekly ad.  CoD Prestige is down to $100.

 
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