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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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I have a slightly off-topic question, sorry if this bugs anyone:

I want to trade a few games in to get Far Cry 3 but can also use some extra pocket cash, would it be possible to get the difference back in cash? *minus some percentage for the exchange, I understand...*
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']12/7/12

:360: tekken 6 base = 5$

Brought 3 portal 2's from kmart today. Gonna make solid profit with those tommorow :)[/QUOTE]

What's the price for Portal 2 at Kmart?
 
[quote name='Roll']What's the price for Portal 2 at Kmart?[/QUOTE]

They are on sale for 9.99, the last day for the sale is tommorow.

Oh and if someone wants one of my 3 steam codes pm me :)
 
[quote name='IamPro']I think he did get the bonus just was posting the base values :bouncy:[/QUOTE]

Oops, my bad. I didn't realize the increased TIV values counted as a promotion. Just making sure the CAGs are getting their full-TIVs.
 
Here is a couple of base prices that don't appear to be listed today.

12/07/12

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PS3
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God of War Saga $9.00
Killzone Trilogy $11.00


Picked up BLOPS II PS3/360 and Metroid Prime Trilogy for under $35 each with last weeks PU steal of the week coupon.
 
[quote name='Talgrund']:wii:
Kirby's Return to Dreamland - 15.00
Kirby's Dream Collection - 13.00

:360:
Forza Horizon - 18.00[/QUOTE]

I hope you didn't trade at those values!
 
Went to Gamestop earlier to check on some values (I've already submitted them):
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (3DS) - $10
Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Wii) - $2
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars (3DS) - $3
 
Say I trade in 3 games from the list of games that give extra credit (Forza, Dead Island, & Portal 2) and buy Hitman: Absolution. Would I get the extra credit, the 30% bonus (for buying Hitman), and the extra $10 (for trading in three games)? I don't do a lot of trading at Gamestop, so I'm not sure what 'stacks' and what doesn't...
 
[quote name='knight19']Say I trade in 3 games from the list of games that give extra credit (Forza, Dead Island, & Portal 2) and buy Hitman: Absolution. Would I get the extra credit, the 30% bonus (for buying Hitman), and the extra $10 (for trading in three games)? I don't do a lot of trading at Gamestop, so I'm not sure what 'stacks' and what doesn't...[/QUOTE]

Yep, they stack.

Forza: $35
Dead Island : $20
Portal 2: $20

Total: $75

+ 30% (preorder Hitman) = $22.5
+ 10% (powerup Reward) = $7.50
+ $10 (3 games bonus)
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$115 for you. You'd be stupid not to do it. Assuming you bought it for 15,8,10 respectively. You are over tripling your investment.
 
[quote name='itsoverninethousand']Yep, they stack.

Forza: $35
Dead Island : $20
Portal 2: $20

Total: $75

+ 30% (preorder Hitman) = $22.5
+ 10% (powerup Reward) = $7.50
+ $10 (3 games bonus)
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$115 for you. You'd be stupid not to do it. Assuming you bought it for 15,8,10 respectively. You are over tripling your investment.[/QUOTE]

what exactly are you basing this on? all of these offers state that they cannot be combined with any other offer. the only thing that ever stacks automatically is PUR bonus. the computer would automatically give you the best deal, so to add additional bonuses it would take an override which at best would be very YMMV. also the PUR bonus is off base, and these values are not base values, so your figure of $7.50 is wrong. you might be able to get somebody to go along with the extra $10 with alot of bitching and moaning, but the extra 30% i highly doubt.


Say I trade in 3 games from the list of games that give extra credit (Forza, Dead Island, & Portal 2) and buy Hitman: Absolution. Would I get the extra credit, the 30% bonus (for buying Hitman), and the extra $10 (for trading in three games)? I don't do a lot of trading at Gamestop, so I'm not sure what 'stacks' and what doesn't...
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no offense but #1 read some posts in a thread topic before you ask a question and #2 try to find the answer yourself before clogging up a thread with these questions over and over again. every one of the deals you ask about have details that say they dont combine.
 
[quote name='ritchardf']what exactly are you basing this on? all of these offers state that they cannot be combined with any other offer. the only thing that ever stacks automatically is PUR bonus. the computer would automatically give you the best deal, so to add additional bonuses it would take an override which at best would be very YMMV. also the PUR bonus is off base, and these values are not base values, so your figure of $7.50 is wrong. you might be able to get somebody to go along with the extra $10 with alot of bitching and moaning, but the extra 30% i highly doubt.




no offense but #1 read some posts in a thread topic before you ask a question and #2 try to find the answer yourself before clogging up a thread with these questions over and over again. every one of the deals you ask about have details that say they dont combine.[/QUOTE]

BTW, saying "no offense" before something offensive doesn't make you not offensive. I did read "some posts" in the topic to try to find the answer, but I didn't read every post. I understand most/all of them say "can't be combined." That doesn't mean they don't, and several members refer to "additional bonuses" (plural, i.e. more than one, i.e. two or more things together). So I thought I would ask what does combine. If you don't like the post, don't reply. Move on with your life, rather than harrassing others. No offense.
 
[quote name='knight19']BTW, saying "no offense" before something offensive doesn't make you not offensive. I did read "some posts" in the topic to try to find the answer, but I didn't read every post. I understand most/all of them say "can't be combined." That doesn't mean they don't, and several members refer to "additional bonuses" (plural, i.e. more than one, i.e. two or more things together). So I thought I would ask what does combine. If you don't like the post, don't reply. Move on with your life, rather than harrassing others. No offense.[/QUOTE]

that is the problem, people are putting out misinformation, answers would be easier to find if you check the OP first, and if these threads werent full of posts just like the last 5 or 6 in this thread. if you understand that they say they "cant be combined" then that makes any combining YMMV, which means no one here can tell you what will happen the day you go into your particular gamestop. its that simple. i apologize if my getting frustrated with cluttered threads felt like harassing to you, as im simply trying to check posts if there is a more recent TIV for dishonored.
 
TIV quotes from today (12/8)
360:
Assassin's Creed Revelations $7.50
UFC Personal Trainer: The Ultimate Fitness System $4
PS3:
GRID $4.50
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 $4
 
[quote name='TaylorM06']Can you trade in more than one copy of a game? Example: Will they take 2 copies of Kinect Sports Ultimate?[/QUOTE]

YMMV but usually not at the same time. But nothing's stopping you from going to a different GS that day or coming back the next day.

Although usually the same game on a different platform is okay. (Ex. Ps3 & 360)
 
Anybody know the TIV for a wireless xbox 360 controller? Also do they test wireless controllers before trade in? Mine works but it kinda finicky.
 
[quote name='evophile']YMMV but usually not at the same time. But nothing's stopping you from going to a different GS that day or coming back the next day.

Although usually the same game on a different platform is okay. (Ex. Ps3 & 360)[/QUOTE]

Gotcha. So it's typically one game per system. There's like 12 in my area, lol
 
12/8 TIV:

PS3: Skate 3-$6
PS3: Dark Souls-$6
PS3: Rayman Origins-$6
DS: Wario: Master of Disguise-$1.50
 
Dualshock 3 took a hit in the past couple of days...

:ps3: Dualshock 3 - $22.16?

It's hard to tell exactly since they messed up the 30% boost toward a new game so many times I only have one strange receipt where they manually set in some random values, bonuses, and discounts to almost give the right amount.

I ended up with $30.88 in credit after the 3rd try where they swore up and down the promo didn't exist until I showed it to them on a phone. They even managed to put it in as a Sixaxis one time.
 
12/8/12

:360: dishonored base = 16$
:psp: lumines: electronic symphony (vita) base = 7$
:ps3: portal 2 base = 10

I did the links crossbow training thing for these (ex portal). The guy scanned links cbt, gave me a weird look and threw the game away. The laughing beween me and the employees ensued lol
 
I know it is almost impossible to tell and this is probably a dumb question, but does anyone think they will have any good trade in deals towards a Wii U? I just have a feeling that trade in values for the PS3 and 360 are going to tank soon.
 
[quote name='SEGAMew']-8,371 points what the eff Gamestop *submits email*[/QUOTE]

[quote name='kerouac kid']2K + points gone. I was told, "A couple of months ago the system was giving bonus points when it shouldn't have. We just caught the mistake & deducted the points from people's accounts." Dirty Bastards! Now I'm 1800 points shy of the $25 off coupon.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='NineH']I ought to email them as well as I lost 2800 points.[/QUOTE]

I posted about this also in the other thread but yeah I lost -20,489 points. That is over $25 off used games. I am going to email them anyway but it sounds like it was some glitch on their part that caused the extra points.
 
[quote name='sabanoo']Dualshock 3 took a hit in the past couple of days...

:ps3: Dualshock 3 - $22.16?

It's hard to tell exactly since they messed up the 30% boost toward a new game so many times I only have one strange receipt where they manually set in some random values, bonuses, and discounts to almost give the right amount.

I ended up with $30.88 in credit after the 3rd try where they swore up and down the promo didn't exist until I showed it to them on a phone. They even managed to put it in as a Sixaxis one time.[/QUOTE]

That's unfortunate. I'm going to trade one in tomorrow :cry:
 
[quote name='roundhouse']That's unfortunate. I'm going to trade one in tomorrow :cry:[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I was disappointed too. I just traded in another one for $24.xx earlier in the week too.
 
[quote name='Geco17']12/8
:360: Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition $10
:360: Madden 13 $17
:360: Assassin's Creed 3 $20

:wii: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 $13[/QUOTE]

Huh? How did you not get $35 for Madden 13? I did.

Does anyone know the TIV of the std version of Batman Arkham City?
 
[quote name='Zimmy']Huh? How did you not get $35 for Madden 13? I did.

Does anyone know the TIV of the std version of Batman Arkham City?[/QUOTE]

I remembered it being 9$ something
 
[quote name='Zimmy']Huh? How did you not get $35 for Madden 13? I did.

Does anyone know the TIV of the std version of Batman Arkham City?[/QUOTE]

I did. Those are just the base values. There's a promo on top of it to get the $35 for Madden.
 
[quote name='Geco17']I did. Those are just the base values. There's a promo on top of it to get the $35 for Madden.[/QUOTE]
What promo?
 
[quote name='BetterToGive']thanks!

Damn, I don't think I'm a PUR member.. :( too bad[/QUOTE]

I think even the Free PUR membership will give you those values. PRO will just give an extra 10% on the base values, i.e. those values you saw me put up.
 
[quote name='Geco17']I think even the Free PUR membership will give you those values. PRO will just give an extra 10% on the base values, i.e. those values you saw me put up.[/QUOTE]
Good news! I'll have to stop in the store tomorrow then. There doesn't seem to be any need for me to go there tonight since the TIV is good until the 16th. Awesome.
 
[quote name='BetterToGive']Good news! I'll have to stop in the store tomorrow then. There doesn't seem to be any need for me to go there tonight since the TIV is good until the 16th. Awesome.[/QUOTE]

Just because it says until the 16th doesn't mean they can't lower the values. You'll prob be fine if you go in tomorrow but I expect at least some of these will drop before the promo ends.
 
[quote name='roundhouse']Just because it says until the 16th doesn't mean they can't lower the values. You'll prob be fine if you go in tomorrow but I expect at least some of these will drop before the promo ends.[/QUOTE]

This. Only because it has happened in the past. And with sales on some of these games next week, expect a drop as well. Trade it in ASAP, that's why I did it today instead of next week.
 
[quote name='Geco17']12/8
:360: Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition $10
:360: Madden 13 $17
:360: Assassin's Creed 3 $20

:wii: Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 $13[/QUOTE]

Man, I would like to get DBZ for wii!
 
Hmm I traded in some games for a $50 PSN network card, I did not scratch it off yet. Could I exchange it? I actually would rather put the credit toward a Kindle.
 
I would go there tonight but I'm looking forward to the UFC fights that are going to be on FOX tonight starting in a little over 20 minutes. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the Madden TIV remains the same until at least tomorrow.

I wish I knew of this sooner and I would've traded it in already.
 
[quote name='BetterToGive']I would go there tonight but I'm looking forward to the UFC fights that are going to be on FOX tonight starting in a little over 20 minutes. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the Madden TIV remains the same until at least tomorrow.

I wish I knew of this sooner and I would've traded it in already.[/QUOTE]

But the pdf sheet says the promo is until 12/16. That means its lock in until 12/16.
 
[quote name='The Punisher']But the pdf sheet says the promo is until 12/16. That means its lock in until 12/16.[/QUOTE]

No. Read the fine print. It says they can change the tivs whenever they want.
 
NVM, there doesn't seem to be much cause to panic since this was just posted yesterday. I should be alright tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed though!
 
[quote name='DiaperDandee']Do you get the 10% trade in PowerUp bonus on systems?[/QUOTE]

I traded in a 360 today and didnt get any bonus, also traded in a kindle fire ($100 TIV minus a $1 refurbishing fee to reset to factory default :roll: like i didnt already do that already) no bonus on that either, did get the bonus on my games though.
 
[quote name='ritchardf']I traded in a 360 today and didnt get any bonus, also traded in a kindle fire ($100 TIV minus a $1 refurbishing fee to reset to factory default :roll: like i didnt already do that already) no bonus on that either, did get the bonus on my games though.[/QUOTE]

did you trade in an original kindle fire? what did you have to provide with it? just the tablet?
 
12/8

360:
Lollipop Chainsaw $10.00
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes $11.00
Dance Central 3 $15.00
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days $2.00

3DS:
Nintendogs + Cats : French Bulldog $5.00
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D $3.00
 
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