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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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Has anyone had any luck returning something without a receipt ? Not looking for a refund but just an exchange,the item shows up on my Powerup rewards page.
 
I saw a lady a week or two ago return acreed 3 without a receipt. I didnt know they even did that but they went right ahead and gave her $65.xx on a gift card.
 
Anyone trade in 3DS lately?
Wanna trade one in for the Fire Emblem 3DS.
Wanna know what the base value is before double credit.
 
[quote name='dutch72']Has anyone had any luck returning something without a receipt ? Not looking for a refund but just an exchange,the item shows up on my Powerup rewards page.[/QUOTE]

That's YMMV. Your best bet is to goto the original store you purchased the item from and have them look up your PUR account and see if they can find the transaction.

Was it a new or pre-owned item? And did you want to exchange it for the same item or different item?

[quote name='adriley313']Anyone trade in 3DS lately?
Wanna trade one in for the Fire Emblem 3DS.
Wanna know what the base value is before double credit.[/QUOTE]

Last I checked you get $100 after double trade-in.

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Oh and incase anyone is wondering, Fire Emblem (3DS Game) pre-orders have been turned off due to allocation issues. If you had already pre-order the game, you should be fine. If you still want the game or expect your local GS to have it w/o having it pre-ordered, you might be out of luck. However, you can still pre-order the Fire Emblem System Bundle.
 
Portal 2 (360) - 10.00

Tekken 6 (PS3) 5.00

Skate (360) .75

Darksiders (PS3) 5.00

Sega Superstars Tennis (360) .20

Resistance: Fall Of Man (PS3) .50


Total came out to 30.03 with Bonuses
 
[quote name='sasukekun']

Last I checked you get $100 after double trade-in.

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Oh and incase anyone is wondering, Fire Emblem (3DS Game) pre-orders have been turned off due to allocation issues. If you had already pre-order the game, you should be fine. If you still want the game or expect your local GS to have it w/o having it pre-ordered, you might be out of luck. However, you can still pre-order the Fire Emblem System Bundle.[/QUOTE]

Thx. Was hoping that.
And Ya I was at my local Gamestop 1 hour after they opened to pre order the FE Bundle and game the day it was up on the website. The guy there was like I was gonna call you. Was not playing around and put $50 on it.
 
[quote name='starmask2k3']What can u buy for 3 cents at GS :lol:[/QUOTE]

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[quote name='sasukekun']That's YMMV. Your best bet is to goto the original store you purchased the item from and have them look up your PUR account and see if they can find the transaction.

Was it a new or pre-owned item? And did you want to exchange it for the same item or different item?


That's exactly what I did, they looked up my PUR account and found the transaction. Went smoother than I thought it would. Thanks for the replys !!!
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Last I checked you get $100 after double trade-in.[/QUOTE]

I know you work there, but when was the last time you checked? The last confirmed TIV for the 3DS was $35 on 1/7.

Anybody want to do a favor and call a store real quick to get a definite value? I'd call myself, but I've got a nasty case the flu and can barely speak above a whisper.
 
$75 for a 250 slim 360 without the double bonus. $150 isn't bad. If it wasn't for the double Best Buy would give $105 normally and I would have gone there. Gamestop occasionally come up with decent deals.
 
[quote name='DcupsOfJustice']$75 for a 250 slim 360 without the double bonus. $150 isn't bad. If it wasn't for the double Best Buy would give $105 normally and I would have gone there. Gamestop occasionally come up with decent deals.[/QUOTE]

that's why i wish BB had trade-in deals on systems
 
I just traded in Super Mario 3D Land for 12.00. I used it to buy Kid Icarus new, got home and opened it up and it had everything besides the case and manual (I got the big box, stand, club nintendo, and insert).

:3ds: Super Mario 3D Land 12.00

edit: Went back half an hour later and the clerk felt bad and the case/manual happened to be on the shelf and he knew it was mine because I got their last copy in stock so he handed it to me.
 
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I got some bull crap tonight from some gamestop employee who said they were charging refurb fees on all old xbox 360s. it seemed fishy should i call a dm or corporate?
 
[quote name='Ilovecereal']I got some bull crap tonight from some gamestop employee who said they were charging refurb fees on all old xbox 360s. it seemed fishy should i call a dm or corporate?[/QUOTE]

This sounds fishy to me too, I would call DM asap and if not than go to corporate.
 
[quote name='Fukurou']When is the next 50% on trade-ins? This tiered promo is a joke. Even 30% is far too low.[/QUOTE]

hopefully soon! seems like the run one every few weeks.
 
Ugh, wish the extra 25% was also toward the purchase of Ni No Kuni. I want to unload this Black Ops Declassified I got with my Vita before the TIV drops too far below the current $15. It only trades for $5, $7.50 after promo, at BB. Haven't even played the game, heard it was garbage and feel like getting $20 or so for it would be pretty great.
 
[quote name='TheCollegeGamer']Ugh, wish the extra 25% was also toward the purchase of Ni No Kuni. I want to unload this Black Ops Declassified I got with my Vita before the TIV drops too far below the current $15. It only trades for $5, $7.50 after promo, at BB. Haven't even played the game, heard it was garbage and feel like getting $20 or so for it would be pretty great.[/QUOTE]


SMH at the bolded
 
[quote name='doc_j88']SMH at the bolded[/QUOTE]

Whatever, sometimes I don't need to eat a person's poop to know that I'm probably not going to like it.

Maybe the Vita CoD is great and all the critics are completely wrong about it being just a series of timed challenge modes (seems kind of impossible for that to be objectively wrong or inaccurate, but who knows) that don't carry over any of the elements (shifting narrative, dynamic choices, and polished controls and multiplayer) that made Black Ops 2 one of last year's best games. Until then I'll spend my time playing P4G, Uncharted, Gravity Rush, a bunch of other free PS+ games, Black Ops 2 mutliplayer, Ni No Kuni (soon), and all the other games in my backlog that aren't, based on what I know about my own gaming interests and all the critics I trust (along with ones I don't generally trust who also seem to agree about that CoD Vita Game), seemingly toxic wastes of time that are probably a ticking time bomb in terms of TiV where I can turn it in to something good.
 
the COD Vita game is decent. i got it in trade from a guy locally. It isn't like the console versions, but it is fun to play on the road/train/whatever.
 
[quote name='G3 Steve-O']does the current trade promo end and a new one starting tomorrow? If so what is the new one. If not is it being extended?[/QUOTE]

Double Trade ends at closing on Sunday. New system promo will start Monday.
 
[quote name='G3 Steve-O']does the current trade promo end and a new one starting tomorrow? If so what is the new one. If not is it being extended?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='sasukekun']Double Trade ends at closing on Sunday. New system promo will start Monday.[/QUOTE]


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**$75 Extra In-Store Credit: Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of a new Classic White 500GB PlayStation 3 Instant Game Collection Bundle. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer valid 1/27/13 - 2/17/13.
 
[quote name='Wii Got U']
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**$75 Extra In-Store Credit: Full trade amount must be applied toward the purchase of a new Classic White 500GB PlayStation 3 Instant Game Collection Bundle. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer valid 1/27/13 - 2/17/13. [/QUOTE]
That's a promo for upgrading to the new white PS3.

A different promo will start Monday morning for people not planning to upgrade to the white PS3.
 
Trade In Values (01-25-13)

:ps3: Bulletstorm $1.00
:ps3: Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds $6.00
:ps3: House of the Dead: Overkill $4.00
:ps3: Little Big Planet Karting $15.00
:360: Rage $1.50
:ps3: Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf 13 $8.00
 
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Base values

:ps3:
250GB Super Slim - $75
Infamous - $2.50
Infamous 2 - $5
MLB 12: The Show - $7
Playstation Move Heroes - $1.50
Sly Cooper Collection - $10
Uncharted - $2.50
Uncharted 2 - $2
Yakuza 4 - $5

:360:
Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $6
Fallout 3 - $1
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean - $6
Saints Row - $2
Saints Row 2 - $4
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection - $6
WWE '13 - $18

:3ds:
3DS System - $35
Cubic Ninja - $2
Mario Kart 7 - $12

:psp:
The 3rd Birthday - $3

HDMI Cable - $4
 
To the few of y'all whose store MAY still have a copy, does anyone know the price of Dark Souls CE?

I want to say my local store had a copy when I was there like a week and a half ago, but they're not answering the phone.

They said that location is closing down, since one is so close down the street, but they never told me a date.

Phone keeps on ringing but no one is answering. I'd like to get it if its $20-30, but I don't want to waste a trip
 
[quote name='jcp42877']To the few of y'all whose store MAY still have a copy, does anyone know the price of Dark Souls CE?

I want to say my local store had a copy when I was there like a week and a half ago, but they're not answering the phone.

They said that location is closing down, since one is so close down the street, but they never told me a date.

Phone keeps on ringing but no one is answering. I'd like to get it if its $20-30, but I don't want to waste a trip[/QUOTE]

I believe they converted to used.
 
[quote name='slowdive21']I believe they converted to used.[/QUOTE]

Oh okay...

I called a couple more stores around and found one fairly close, but they want $49.99... A bit more than I wanted to pay, considering the CE was a free upgrade to preorderees. I was hoping $29.99, MAYBE a long shot of $19.99 since the standalone goes for that.

Anyone think is worth it?
 
Ugh, didn't know you had to trade in a wiimote with the Wii. They wouldn't take my wiimotes without the original battery cover so I ordered replacement covers and now I need to wait for the promotion to repeat and hope they still take the Wii then.
 
[quote name='Anexanhume']Ugh, didn't know you had to trade in a wiimote with the Wii. They wouldn't take my wiimotes without the original battery cover so I ordered replacement covers and now I need to wait for the promotion to repeat and hope they still take the Wii then.[/QUOTE]

man if it's a GCube model, put it up on craigs for $60 cash, but it's gone in less than a day... even hours on the weekend...
 
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PS3 60GB (BC) - $70

:psp:

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 - $4
Dissidia 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy - $4
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together - $5
 
[quote name='KongaKing']My dualshock battery died. Think GameStop will accept it? Do they even test controllers?[/QUOTE]

Won't take.

Yes, we test controllers.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Won't take.

Yes, we test controllers.[/QUOTE]

They didn't test the ones I brought in today. He just asked me to confirm that they are working. Still, that doesn't mean you should defraud them.
 
[quote name='TheCollegeGamer']Whatever, sometimes I don't need to eat a person's poop to know that I'm probably not going to like it.[/QUOTE]

Other times, you do?
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Won't take.

Yes, we test controllers.[/QUOTE]

Every DS3 cotroller I've ever seen tested was plugged in so the controller would be recognized by the console.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Won't take.

Yes, we test controllers.[/QUOTE]

Higher volume stores don't have time to test individual controllers I believe though. Many times I just see them press all the buttons to make sure they aren't broken at my local store, but they have MASSIVE amounts of trade ins per day.
 
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