Best Buy Trade-In Values 02/11/2006

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Stores that are doing trade-ins:
Burbank, CA
Fullerton, CA
Gilroy, CA
Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside, CA
San Bernardino, CA
West Covina, CA
Bloomingdale, IL Store 304
Countryside, IL Store 324
Joliet, IL Store 307
Orland Park, IL Store 308
White Marsh, MD
Sterling, VA

Current Promo: Trade in 6 games worth more than $5 each, get a new game free (up to $59.99)

Best Buy's trade-in homepage

The old thread can be found here.

Updated values:

Green means a price increase or new addition, and red means the price went down. Thanks to yeah-yeah for the suggestion.

:360: Xbox 360
41.50
Condemned
Perfect Dark Zero: Collector's Edition
Quake 4

30.00
Kameo
Madden NFL 06
Need for Speed: Most Wanted

28.00
Dead or Alive 4
Perfect Dark Zero


:gc: Game Cube
31.50
Donkey Konga: Jungle Beat with Bongos
Prince of Persia: Two Thrones
Time Splitters Future Perfect
Zelda Collector's Edition

30.00
Donkey Konga 2 with Bongos
Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Resident Evil 3
Star Fox Assault

22.00
Paper Mario: TTYD
Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble

20.00
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

16.50
Bust-a-Move 3000
Madagascar
Mario Party 4
Zelda: Ocarina of Time

14.50
Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

14.00
Super Smash Brothers

9.50
LOTR: The 3rd Age
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

9.00
Disney Sports Football

8.00
Resident Evil

7.50
Animal Crossing
Cubivore
Donkey Konga 2
Eternal Darkness
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
Geist
Good and Evil
Haunting Ground
Hobbit
Ikaruga
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Mario Sunshine
Metroid Prime 2
NCAA Fotball 2005
Phantasy Star Online III: CARD Revolution
Pikmin 2
P.N.03
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Zero
The Sims: Bustin Out
Spirits and Spells
SSX 3: Out of Bounds
Super Monkey Ball
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004
Timesplitters: Future Perfect
Viewtiful Joe 2

6.50
1080: Avalanche
F1 2002

5.50
Billy Hatcher & the Giant Egg
Viewtiful Joe

4.00
Aggressive Inline
DBZ Budokai
Dead to Rights
Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness
Freestyle Soccer
F-Zero GX
Metroid Prime
Puyo Pop Fever
Timesplitters 1


:ps2: PS2
31.50
Burnout Revenge
Dynasty Warriors 5
Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Magna Carta
Radiata Stories
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga
Shining Force Neo
SOCOM 3
Soul Calibur III
Ultimate Spiderman
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland

30.00
Darkwatch
Destroy All Humans
FIFA '06
GTA Double Pack
Metal Slug 4/5
Monster Rancher 4
Romance of the 3 Kingdoms X
Shadow of Rome
Star Wars Ep3
Stella Deus
Time Crisis 3 with GunCon 2
The Warriors

22.00
Burnout Revenge

21.50
MS Saga

16.50
Culdcept
Echo Night Beyond
Get on Da Mic
Gran Turismo 4
Killer 7
Madagascar
MLB 2006
Shadow of the Colossus
Ys: Ark of Napishtim

16.00
Smackdown Vs. Raw 2006

15.50
Suikoden III

14.00
Batman Begins
Klonoa 2
Monster Hunter
NBA Street Vol. 3
Psychonauts
UFC: Sudden Impact

12.50
We Love Katamari

10.00
Guilty Gear Isuka
Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward
La Pucelle:Tactics

9.50
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Killzone
Mega Man X7
Resident Evil Outbreak 2
Samurai Legend Musashi
Samurai Warriors
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

8.00
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Metal Gear Solid 3
R-Type Final

7.50
.hack//INFECTIOn
.hack//MUTATION
Amplitude
Ape Escape 2
Asterix & Obelix
Athens 2004
Bard's Tale
Bloodrayne 2
Bombastic
Castlevania: Lament
Chaos Legion 2
Cold Fear
Dead to Rights 2
Death by Degrees
Deer Hunter
Demon Stone
Devil May Cry 3
D.I.C.E.
Dynasty Tactics 2
EyeToy: Groove
Front Mission 4
Ghost in the Shell
Grandia 2
Hitman: Contracts
Hot Shots Golf: Fore
I-Ninja
Katamari Damacy
Kingdom Hearts
King's Field: The Ancient City
Madden 2005 Collectors
Midway Arcade Treasures 2
Metal Arms
MLB 2k5: World Series Edition
Monster Rancher 3
NBA Jam
Nightmare of Druaga
Parappa 2
Powerdrome
Prince of Persia
Ratchet and Clank: UYA
Resident Evil Outbreak
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX
Shadow Hearts 2
Silent Hill 3
Silent Hill 4
Smackdown: Here Comes the Pain
Smackdown VS Raw
Spy Fiction
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
Terminator 3
Transformers
Xenosaga II

7.00
Constantine
Final Fantasy X-2
Pinball Hall of Fame
Rapala's Pro Fishing
Rumble Roses

5.50
James Bond: Everything or Nothing
NCAA 2005 Football
NFL Street
The Sims
Strike Force Bowling

4.40
Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain

4.00
Beyond Good and Evil
Fantavision
Ford Racing 2
Frequency
Goblin Commander
Gungrave Overdose
Gungriffon: Allied Blaze
Hulk
James Bond: NightFire
Kya: Dark Lineage
Max Payne 2
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Resident Evil: code Veronica X
Ridge Racer
Rogue Ops
Sled Storm
Star Wars: Starfighter
Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness
XGRA

3.00
Stuntman

2.75
MVP Baseball 2003

2.50
Duel Masters

2.00
ESPN College Hoops 2K4
NBA 2K3
NCAA Final Four
NCAA Gamebreaker 2004
NHL Faceoff 2003

1.00
Samurai Western


:xbox: XBOX

31.50
Prince of Persia: Two Thrones

30.00
Madagascar
Star Wars Republic Commando

24.00
Moto GP 3

22.00
Battlefield Modern Combat
Burnout Revenge
Marvel vs Capcom 2
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Time Splitters Future Perfect

18.00
Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

16.50
Halo 2 LE
Unreal Championship II

15.50
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

15.00
Ultimate Spiderman

14.50
Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath

14.00
Burnout Revenge
Conflict: Desert Storm 2
Far Cry: Instincts
Halo 2
Halo 2: Limited Edition
Juiced
NBA Street Volume 3
Star Wars Episode 3

12.50
Half Life 2

12.00
Fight Night Round 2
Mercenaries
X-Men Legends 2

11.50
Ninja Gaiden Black

10.00
Sniper Elite

9.50
Capcom Fighting Evolution
Dead or Alive Ultimate
Def Jam Fight For NY
Doom 3
Ghost Recon 2
Ninja Gaiden

8.50
Manhunt

8.00
Hitman Contracts

7.50
Bloodrayne 2
Breakdown
Burnout 3
Call of Duty: Finest Hour
Catwomen
The Chronicles of Riddick
Constantine
Cold Fear
Dead to Rights 2
Def Jam: Fight for New York
Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack
Jade Empire: Limited Edition
kill.switch
Nascar 2005: Chase for the Cup
NHL 2K6
Otogi I
Prince of Persia
Project Snowblind
Psi Ops
Rally Fusion
Roadkill
Robotech: Battlecry
Room Zoom
SNK vs. Capcom
Spiderman 2
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Star Wars: KOTOR2
Suffering
Thief
Top Spin
Voodoo Vince
X-Men Legends

7.00
Jet Set Radio Future
Outlaw Golf: 9 Extra Holes
Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow
Robocop
SSX 3
State of Emergency

6.50
Amped 2
Crazy Taxi 3
NBA Ballers

6.00
Freedom Fighters
Hitman Contracts
Simpson’s Hit and Run
Soul Calibur 2

5.50
007: Everything or Nothing
Deus Ex 2
Doom 3
Indiana Jones
Max Payne 2
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

5.00
Unreal Championship

4.50
Hitman 2
James Bond: NightFire
NHL 2K5
Shenmue II

4.00
Fatal Frame II
Freestyle Soccer
Gunvalkyrie
Panzor Dragoon Orta
Pariah
Turok

3.75
Rallisport Challenge

3.50
GTA San Andreas (2nd Edition)
Rogue Ops
XIII

2.80
Project Gotham Racing

2.50
Brute Force
Crimson Skies
Max Payne
Mech Assault
NBA 2K5
Project Gotham Racing 2
Splinter Cell

2.00
Deus Ex
King of Fighters Maximum Impact
NHL Hitz

1.50
NFL 2K5

1.00
Metal Slug 4/5


:psp: PSP
31.50
Need for Speed Underground Rivals

30.00
Tony Hawk

27.00
Burnout Legends

25.00
Madden '06

22.00
Tony Hawk Underground 2 Remix

21.00
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Gretzky Hocky
World Tour Soccer

14.00
Darkstalkers
NBA '06

12.50
MLB

9.50
Virtua Tennis

7.50
The Hustle: Detroit Streets


:ds: NDS
16.50
Viewtiful Joe: Double Trouble

10.00
Polarium

9.00
Super Mario 64 DS

5.50
Animal Crossing DS
Ford Racing 3
Sprung

5.00
Feel the Magic


:gba: GBA
12.60
Dr Mario/Puzzle League
Final Fantasy 1&2 Dawn of Souls
Yu Yu Hakusho Tournament Tactics

8.25
Castlevania: NES Classics
Texas Hold ‘Em

7.00
Yu Yu Hakusho Tournament Tactics

5.00
Metroid: NES Classics

4.40
Battlebots: Design and Destroy
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Duel Masters Sempai Legends
Gradius Galaxies


PS1
7.50
Viewpoint

2.80
A1 Racing
Ford Racing
NFL Gameday 2004

1.70
All-Star Baseball '97

1.60
Final Fantasy Anthology


DC
1.60
Marvel vs. Capcom

N64
1.60
Star Soldier
 
We have discontinued the purchase of consumer electronics at the 7 participating stores (Burbank CA, West Covina CA, Fullerton CA, Joliet IL, Bloomingdale IL, Countryside IL, and Orland Park, IL). Based on the results of the test we will continue to buy and sell used Video games. We thank everyone who has participated in this test program for their interest and support.
Click to expand...

Hopefully this means that every single Best Buy across the country will now buy games.
 
[quote name='Megalith']Hopefully this means that every single Best Buy across the country will now buy games.[/QUOTE]

I'd wager it's coming soon to the rest of the country. It'll certainly give the other chains a headache.

Special thanks to Damanthia for maintaining the list. SHE's doing us a great service. :applause:
 
The 3 Best Buys that I do trades at are not listed in the OP. Riverside, Moreno Valley and San Bernardino. All in California.
 
I'm definitely going to trade in some games I picked up during the TRU and Game Crazy sale.

I do think it's crazy, however, the the PS2 version of Metal Slug 4/5 gets in $30 credit while the Xbox version only gets $1... O___o

I take it everything is in store credit, not cash?

And shouldn't this be moved to the "Video Games" section?
 
About a week ago Donkey Konga was 7.50. At the time, they told me that they didn't take the bongos separately. I have a full-on DK party set to unload (4 bongos and Donkey Konga) but I'm not about to take the 5 bucks per bongo EB/Gamestop are offering.
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']I do think it's crazy, however, the the PS2 version of Metal Slug 4/5 gets in $30 credit while the Xbox version only gets $1... O___o

I take it everything is in store credit, not cash?

And shouldn't this be moved to the "Video Games" section?[/QUOTE]


Some of these prices are old, so at this point the PS2 version of Metal Slug may have dropped.

Everything is on a BB gift card, which is slightly different than BB store credit. If I remember correctly, you can buy a gift card with another gift card, but you cannot buy a gift card with a "store credit" card. I'm also not sure how reward zone points are awarded for "store credit" card purchases, but they are done normally for gift cards.

And I'm not positive where this belongs. The FYE and EB trade in related threads are in this section, so I believe this is where it's been decided these go.
 
[quote name='Damanthia']I'm also not sure how reward zone points are awarded for "store credit" card purchases, but they are done normally for gift cards.[/QUOTE]

From my experience, you get the RZ points when you make a purchase with the gift cards. That reminds me - I have a whopping five bucks to spend.
 
CC clearance games, or why you need to be selective:

PS2

Athens 2004 $7.50
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon $8.00
Deer Hunter $7.50
ESPN College Hoops (2K4) $2.00
Hulk: $4.00
Kya: Dark Lineage $4.00
Max Payne 2 $4.00
MVP Baseball 2003 $2.75
NBA JAM $7.50
NCAA Final Four $2.00
NCAA Gamebreaker 2004 $2.00
NHL Faceoff 2003 $2.00
Rapala's Pro Fishing $7.00
Strike Force Bowling $5.50
Stuntman $3.00
Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness $4.00
XGRA $4.00

GCN

Billy Hatcher & the Giant Egg: $5.50
Hobbit $7.50
SSX 3: Out of Bounds $7.50
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 $7.50
 
Hey, i'm planning on trading in some games at BB soon, but do they accept a game without its booklet/manual? Also, do they accept cart only GBA games?
 
[quote name='ericx']Hey, i'm planning on trading in some games at BB soon, but do they accept a game without its booklet/manual? Also, do they accept cart only GBA games?[/QUOTE]


Cart only GBA games should be fine - I've seen them sold like that.

When in doubt, call your store! Some won't give trade-in prices over the phone, but I'm sure they'll discuss trade-in policies with you. Just ask for customer service.
 
[quote name='yeah-yeah']call them and ask[/QUOTE]

Wow, thanks for the helpful advice, maybe I'll post here first, just in case and then call them when it's more convenient. Next time I'll check with you first before I ask a simple question.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Wow, thanks for the helpful advice, maybe I'll post here first, just in case and then call them when it's more convenient. Next time I'll check with you first before I ask a simple question.[/QUOTE]

That's a good idea.

Okay, okay - I was a bit smarmy. My apologies. Chances are that the stores themselves would know the answer better than one of us here. The first post in this thread has a list of participating stores. So if a store isn't listed in this post, your best bet is to call the stores in question. If they are participating, let us know!
 
I've updated the OP with the new prices posted, and those I've gotten in store. While there the other day, I also noticed that they have a promo going on: trade in 6 games worth more than $5, get a new game free (up to $59.99).
 
[quote name='Damanthia']I've updated the OP with the new prices posted, and those I've gotten in store. While there the other day, I also noticed that they have a promo going on: trade in 6 games worth more than $5, get a new game free (up to $59.99).[/QUOTE]

HOLY CRAP! When did that start? I suppose that's NOT in addition to your store credit.

Which BB do you frequent, Damanthia? There are three within an hour of me, but the Countryside one has the easiest route.
 
[quote name='Darkside Hazuki']HOLY CRAP! When did that start? I suppose that's NOT in addition to your store credit.

Which BB do you frequent, Damanthia? There are three within an hour of me, but the Countryside one has the easiest route.[/QUOTE]

Edit: I should clarify - six games worth over $5 trade-in credit each.

I'm not sure when it started. I just noticed it on Sunday. I would guess this is NOT in addition to the credit given. I traded in a bunch of garbage not worth $5, so I didn't ask. I think the deals should be the same between all stores, but I'm not sure.

I usually visit the Bloomingdale store, since it's the closest, but I've also been down to Countryside a few times.

Something funny I noticed at the same time as the promo - there was a big sign next to the computer that they can only accept the second version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I asked the girl doing the trade-in if she knew why, but she had no clue.
 
[quote name='Damanthia']

Something funny I noticed at the same time as the promo - there was a big sign next to the computer that they can only accept the second version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I asked the girl doing the trade-in if she knew why, but she had no clue.[/QUOTE]

That's due to the original being re-rated AO. Most retailers won't stock AO games.
 
[quote name='yeah-yeah']That's a good idea.

Okay, okay - I was a bit smarmy. My apologies. Chances are that the stores themselves would know the answer better than one of us here. The first post in this thread has a list of participating stores. So if a store isn't listed in this post, your best bet is to call the stores in question. If they are participating, let us know![/QUOTE]

Dude, props for the acknowledgement. :applause:I've been trapped at home for the last few days dealing with work b.s, but hopefully tomorrow I will see the light of day and stop by the store.
 
Im turning in Spy Fiction, TXR 3 and Cold fear for ps2 on friday so I can knock down SW:EAW down a bit. EAW, now thats a game to get.
 
[quote name='stoned99']Dude, props for the acknowledgement. :applause:I've been trapped at home for the last few days dealing with work b.s, but hopefully tomorrow I will see the light of day and stop by the store.[/QUOTE]

You caught me on a good day, I guess. Next time my full-on smarmyness will be unleashed!

Moo hoo ha ha.
 
Traded in today at the White Marsh, MD BB:

Madden '06 (PSP) - $27
NBA '06 (PSP) - $14

I also brought in The Hustle: Detriot Streets (PSP), which trades in for $7.50.
 
Some new values:

PS2
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory 9.50
Duel Masters 2.50

GCN
1080 Avalanch 6.50
Phantasy Star Online III 7.50
Monkey Ball 7.50

XBX
Capcom Fighting Evolution 9.50
Crazy Taxi 3 6.50
 
[quote name='Damanthia']Edit: I should clarify - six games worth over $5 trade-in credit each.

I'm not sure when it started. I just noticed it on Sunday. I would guess this is NOT in addition to the credit given. I traded in a bunch of garbage not worth $5, so I didn't ask. I think the deals should be the same between all stores, but I'm not sure.

I usually visit the Bloomingdale store, since it's the closest, but I've also been down to Countryside a few times.

Something funny I noticed at the same time as the promo - there was a big sign next to the computer that they can only accept the second version of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. I asked the girl doing the trade-in if she knew why, but she had no clue.[/QUOTE]

Hey, I live in Chicago too.. Do you know where any Best Buys are that accept tradeins? Thanks!
 
[quote name='hambone30']Hey, I live in Chicago too.. Do you know where any Best Buys are that accept tradeins? Thanks![/QUOTE]

Seriously? :dunce:

Look at the first post! :roll:
 
CUBE - Metriod Prime 2 - 9.50
PS2 - NCAA 2005 Football - 5.50
PS2 - James Bond: EoN - 5.50
PS2 - Strike Force Bowling - 5.50
PS2 - Pinball Hall of Fame - 7.00
PS2 - James Bond: Night Fire - 4.00
PS2 - Star Wars: Starfighter - 4.00
 
[quote name='Darkside Hazuki']Magna Carta...$31.50
Eye Toy : Groove (disc only)...$7.50

Crimson Skies...$2.50

F-Zero GX...$4.00[/QUOTE]


i didn't know that they take disk only games. thats good to know.
 
[quote name='RandyTsai']i didn't know that they take disk only games. thats good to know.[/QUOTE]

I was refering to the fact that I didn't trade the camera, but they will take games without packaging, despite what the little pamphlet says.
 
[quote name='eraser813']Castlevania (GBA) $8
Metroid (GBA) $5[/QUOTE]

Wasn't sure which version these were, so I didn't add them. I'm guess classic NES version, but didn't want to add them until I checked.

Otherwise, the OP is up to date.

I was surprised at the Pinball Hall of Fame trade-in price, since they used to sell it for $4.99. Their logic still eludes me.

And as far as condition of stuff, they have GBA games loose, GC discs in a generic CD case, etc. I brought home one used game just to discover that they had obviously not even checked the disc condition... It reminded me of the CDs that we used to play office hockey with... Hideous scratching/pitting, and a nice big crack mark.

I've learned to check disc condition before leaving the store when buying their used stuff. I think that as long as there is something close to a disc or cartridge, they'll buy it.

And to get prices - some stores will give them out over the phone, but usually just walk in and ask. I've had them check stuff by name, and by bringing it in, so both seems to work.
 
Here's some values I forgot to post when I traded them in on 2/8

PS2

nba 2k3- 2.00
sled storm- 4.00
I Ninja- 7.50
Monster Rancher 3- 7.50
R Type Final- 8.00
Mega Man X7- 9.50
Samurai Legend Musashi- 9.50

XBOX

Rogue Ops- 3.50
Gunvalkyrie- 4.00
Call of Duty:Finest Hour- 7.50
NBA Street Volume 3- 14.00
Battlefield Modern Combat- 22.00
 
Monster Rancher 3 went down, then, because I got $16.50 for it about a month ago. $7.50 is too little for it, unless you got it from the CC clearance of course.
 
Traded in at White Marsh MD Best Buy:

Eyetoy Groove (no camera) (PS2)- $7.50
Battlebots Design and Destroy (GBA) - $4.40
Amped 2 (XB)- $6.50
Texas Hold 'Em (GBA)- $8.25
 
Anyone know the current trade in values for:

Xbox - X-men legends II (I saw it on the list but it might've changed by now)
Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
 
Trade-In Values (2.26.06) -- Have Fun!!!!

360
doa4 28
pdz 28
madden 30
need for speed 30

PSP
madden 25
burnout 27
mlb 12.5

PS2
shadow colossus 16.5
we love katamari 12.5
mgs3 8
amplitude 7.5

Xbox
nhl 2k5 4.5
rally fusion 7.5
mech assault 2.5
bond nightfire 4.5
spl cl 2.5
pgr 1.25
unreal champ2 5
ssx3 7
top spin 7.5
nfl 2k5 1.5
moto gp3 24
nhl 2k6 7.5
nba 2k5 2.5
nba ballers 6.5
soul cal2 6
burnout3 7.5
halo2 le 14
half life2 12.5
jade emp le 7.5
doom3 5.5
chaos theory 7.5
gta dp 7.5
burn rev 14
pgr2 2.5
def jam ffny 7.5
mercenaries 12
pandora tmr 5.5
sniper elite 10
black arrow 7
xmen leg 7.5
oddworld st 14.5
m payne2 5.5
suffering 7.5
simp hit run 6
ng black 11.5
hitman2 4.5
psi ops 7.5
freedom fighters 6
thief 7.5
kill.switch 7.5
riddick 7.5
hitman contr 6
brute force 2.5
xiii 3.5
pdo 5.5
pop 7.5
manhunt 8.5
crim skies 2.5
deus ex 2

Gamecube
re4 7.5
vj 5.5
zelda ww 7.5
 
[quote name='Darkside Hazuki']Wow! Did you trade all of that in? If so, what was the employee reaction?

Looks like the $41.50 for 360 games is over...[/QUOTE]

i traded in 32 of them

i had been trading at game rush exclusively but ever since their pre-order deals have dried up i have lost the motivation to accumulate credit there

best buy was very cool, i went in with upc bar codes that i printed up for the games (i left the games in the car) and they were able to quickly give me prices which i jotted down, i then perused the values over lunch and made my decisions on what to give up, i think they are in a phase where they are happy to increase the size of their used game inventory

i mainly feel bad that the OP has some serious updating to do lol :)
 
Puyo Pop Fever for the Gamecube is now down to $4.00.
Donkey Konga 2 with Bongos is $30 and I believe Jungle Beat with the Bongos is $31.50.
 
Just came back from the West Covina BB and the trade-in values for these are:

x-box
X-men Legends II - $12
Hulk:Ulitmate Destruction - $18
 
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