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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 for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games for Nintendo devices. Fourth post has the values for games for Sony devices. Fifth post hardware values. Sixth post is open for expansion/reorganization.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:



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


$50 Extra In-store Credit, Select Systems (3/3/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 extra in-store credit when you trade any Wii U, PS3 or Xbox 360 system

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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.[/QUOTE]


50% Extra In-store Credit on all Games Traded (3/3/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 50% extra in-store credit for every game you trade

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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.[/QUOTE]

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GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)​
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx​
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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,,,,,,,

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

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 EDGE 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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet:

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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[quote name='jj5206']Doing some math on trying to trade in for enough credit to pick up a Wii-U. Does anyone know of any other trade in deals coming soon? Right now I have 17 games and a fat 360 totaling roughly $253.30 in credit. I just need to figure out how to get another 50 or so.[/QUOTE]

If you don't have it preordered, GS won't have one until after Christmas at the earliest.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']If you don't have it preordered, GS won't have one until after Christmas at the earliest.[/QUOTE]

I know, but I figured I should save up the credit now before stuff starts to drop.
 
[quote name='K_G']I didn't say they wouldn't be aware of their own promos...I suggested that a retailer, which rarely does midnight openings and which promo schedule usually doesn't match the night of midnight openings might have system issues regarding promos...and that the staff, never facing this precise issue before, might not be able to give any assurance beyond 'well, it should work' ahead of time. At a recent midnight launch I wasn't able to redeem power up reward coupon because apparently that aspect of the GS system wasn't working at that time. I'm sure if I had asked about this ahead of time, I would have been told 'no problem'.

I'm sure that all the new/used pricing info will be updated on time but something like (in a completely made up example) that the serial number database used for hardware trade ins goes down for 60 minutes for updates at midnight EST everyday is exactly the sort of thing that can get forgotten about/or is too much effort to change for a single day, so they just let it roll as is.

I'm not bashing GS....I'm just stating that systems often don't work smoothly/as expected during these kind of events.[/QUOTE]

Any GS management staff worth their salt would have let you return/rebuy after the issue was fixed if you were trying to redeem a coupon. If you're talking about Halo 4 yeah the Powerup system went up in smoke at midnight eastern, but if you came in on Tuesday it was fixed. Lots of people had to come back in to get their preorder codes.

GS has done a lot of updates to their software in the last couple of months to get ready for the holidays. The issues that plagued the midnight launch of Halo did not repeat for BLOPS 2. Also GS does plenty of midnight launches, just went through 4 straight weeks of them (MoH, AC 3, Halo 4, BLOPS 2.)

It sucks you had an issue but surely it would have been fixed on Tuesday once things calmed down. Hell you could have gotten a gift card to cover gas if you pressed hard enough, I've seen people do it before.

If GS's registers go up in smoke on BF ... it'll be hell on earth.
 
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[quote name='jj5206']I know, but I figured I should save up the credit now before stuff starts to drop.[/QUOTE]

Gotcha totally understand. Just wanted to let you know as it appears from reading the internet today the ONLY store you have a problem finding a WiiU in, at least in cities with multiple locations per chain, is GameStop.
 
Random question, but will Gamestop accept a third party 360 ac adapter when traded in with an elite? I just realized I didn't have an official power supply for that.
 
3DS - Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 - $2.50
XBox 360 - Wireless G Adapter - $20
XBox 360 - USB Extender - $1
(I got a very short USB extender with the wireless adapter when I bought it used from a GS. The employee never saw one before, but found it listed in the system for $1.)

I have a old 360 to trade in, but my VGA cable has the big plastic piece on the end broken off (cable still works fine. Will they take that, an HDMI cable in its place, or will just be charged the fee for a used one?
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']shoot i forgot gamestop doesn't accept hdmi cables with the ps3. any chance they will accept component cables?[/QUOTE]

Yes that's perfect.
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']just called and asked if they accept component cables and they said no :([/QUOTE]

They're idiots then and didn't know what you were talking about. Component or composite cables are what's needed to trade in any system that hooks into a TV at GS. Any component set (first or third party) will have the composite hookups on it. Hell that's how they'll hook it up to test it in their small flip-screen TV.

Just look at the OP.
 
All for 360 -

Mortal Kombat - Komplete Edition - $10.00

Rage - $2.50

Max Payne 3 - $8.00

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom - $1.50
 
[quote name='bgame2']Doesn't anyone besides me think it is going to take an hour or more to trade in a system on BF?[/QUOTE]

try them about noon, past couple years they have a lull about 2 hours after opening and then at noon when folks take a break to eat...
 
[quote name='mrredskin']somehow I just don't see the system values being the same tomorrow night[/QUOTE]they didn't drop them with the 100% bonus they ran for a few weeks.
 
[quote name='orangecrush']they didn't drop them with the 100% bonus they ran for a few weeks.[/QUOTE]

Yeah but the BF bundles will go on sale too. So I think it's a longshot TIVs stay the same.
 
[quote name='209chromatic']my local gs is opening @ 12am on bf[/QUOTE]

where can i find this info? I want to trade in my Ps3 slim and upgrade for $20 :)
 
[quote name='thebytewasbit']I need to strategize and call my GS to see what time they open.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='IamPro']where can i find this info? I want to trade in my Ps3 slim and upgrade for $20 :)[/QUOTE]

Is your Gamestop outdoors? Then it will open at midnight.

Is your GS in an enclosed, indoor mall? Then YMMV on when they open and you should call and ask or take a quick drive-by as the store should have a sign on its front door/window saying when its open.
 
confirming that system trade ins will be 100% bonus on Black Friday. I went to bring in a PS3 and the guy (for whatever reason) told me they were doing that on BF and I could wait if i wanted (i am waiting).
 
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[quote name='kraken613']Do PUR members get extra for trading in Systems or just for games and assesories?[/QUOTE]

10% bonus applies to games and accessories only.
 
[quote name='jj5206']Random question, but will Gamestop accept a third party 360 ac adapter when traded in with an elite? I just realized I didn't have an official power supply for that.[/QUOTE]

I traded a PSP with a generic power supply with no problem.
 
I am getting conflicting information everywhere.

The current 50% bonus or double store credit for current consoles is not be honored by the stores I called or they are saying they have no idea. This is some sh*t I was about to buy a console (360 Fat) from somebody locally for $85 plus a game and its not worth it if I am only getting $90 store credit (assuming the value of the console is $45 with Wireless Controller).

Any confirmation on this???
 
I have stupid question, lets say i traded in some games toward 30% Power Trade for selected games on the list , can i return the game for a full store refund?
 
[quote name='YBX87']I have stupid question, lets say i traded in some games toward 30% Power Trade for selected games on the list , can i return the game for a full store refund?
[/QUOTE]

yep
 
[quote name='uiengineer']confirming that system trade ins will be 100% bonus on Black Friday. I went to bring in a PS3 and the guy (for whatever reason) told me they were doing that on BF and I could wait if i wanted (i am waiting).[/QUOTE]


What idiot makes the decision to increase console sales on black friday. Gamestop is brutal enough with them trying to sell pur cards with a normal long line. Imagine it on BF and the are testing units?!!!
 
[quote name='Toss']What idiot makes the decision to increase console sales on black friday. Gamestop is brutal enough with them trying to sell pur cards with a normal long line. Imagine it on BF and the are testing units?!!![/QUOTE]

I just want to get value. If I can't then getting a PS3 can wait awhile. Spending now $85 to only get $90 nets only $5 before paying for the hardware. I would trade-in a DS Lite as well to knock out the tax which is 8.75% now in LA, no big deal just a fact of life.
 
hopefully my gamestop has some used copies of dishonored in stock. maybe even the ipad. does anyone know if gamestop will accept a 32 gb ipod touch with a dead battery? I don't mind if they deduct a fee.
 
[quote name='SpartenOmega117']hopefully my gamestop has some used copies of dishonored in stock. maybe even the ipad. does anyone know if gamestop will accept a 32 gb ipod touch with a dead battery? I don't mind if they deduct a fee.[/QUOTE]

I am almost sure they do, obv with a refurb fee tho
 
Well, I just got a bunch of games ready to go trade in thinking that there was a 50% trade in bonus, since it says there is on powerup rewards site, but when you click the thing and go thru the gamestop site it says
in small print:

"Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward the purchase of a new Sony Pulse Elite headset"

deceptive bitches.

im gonna print out the powerup rewards page and argue it, cus that's bullshit.
 
[quote name='iNFiNiTE HORiZON']Well, I just got a bunch of games ready to go trade in thinking that there was a 50% trade in bonus, since it says there is on powerup rewards site, but when you click the thing and go thru the gamestop site it says
in small print:

"Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any items toward the purchase of a new Sony Pulse Elite headset"

deceptive bitches.

im gonna print out the powerup rewards page and argue it, cus that's bullshit.[/QUOTE]


Small print? That's the actual body of the offer and it's right on the title page with the offer. Unfortunately, I think it's gonna be hard to argue that one...
 
Hope the PS3 trade values hold for tonight! Thanks to all the sales everywhere going online early and then getting in on the B1G1 glitch on GameStop.com pretty much all my shopping is done other than grabbing the new PS3 bundle.
 
So I could get $95 for my fat 360 with wireless controller, right?

I wouldn't want to sell mine and be without a 360 for a few days though. I would have to find a Gamestop with slims in stock then.
 
[quote name='dakota0615']ok so have we gotten any one to confirm that we will be able to trade in systems tonight for duble credit at 12:01?[/QUOTE]
Double credit might be good for some, but it would certainly get me less credit than the $50 promo going on now.
 
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