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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/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

50% extra in-store credit, traded towards pre-owned products (Ends 11/3/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get 50% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, systems or accessories toward the purchase of pre-owned products.
Valid 10/21/13 - 11/3/13

In-store credit must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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.

New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 eligible games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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.

30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward any pre-owned product or select items
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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.

$30 guaranteed trade-in value on select items. (Ends 10/24/13) *THIS IS A PROMO SO NO EXTRA ON TOP*
GameStop.com said:
Get $30 guaranteed trade-in value on select games.

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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.

FAQ
These trade-in values are really low!
While that may be true, if you combine the games with the right promotion they can work to your advantage. There are knowledgeable people in this thread that are normally willing to help.

Is there any way to look at what the previous values reported on a game?
You can search through this thread and previous ones to see what a game has been reported in the past. With the TIV Tracker you can sort by date and then go through the list of past updated values through that as well. Here are the previous GS TIV Threads: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,,,,

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.

I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.

I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the PowerUp Rewards card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your PowerUp Rewards card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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Alright, I got 10861 PUR Points, should I get a $10 off any item purchased, or will there be a good coupon in my price range coming up soon. You guys seem to know the calendar of things to come and things currently out, damn wizards. Let me know! 

 
Alright, I got 10861 PUR Points, should I get a $10 off any item purchased, or will there be a good coupon in my price range coming up soon. You guys seem to know the calendar of things to come and things currently out, damn wizards. Let me know!
I haven't seen a discount on the coupon towards "any item purchased" recently but see them discount the ones towards "any preowned item". Too soon to tell about next month until we are in it so for that we will need to wait and see.

 
What's the most you guys have traded of a single item, at least for the 2 for $9.99? I'm at 5 of WWE and have a few more to trade and am wondering if that's too much to warn a ban or something?

 
What's the most you guys have traded of a single item, at least for the 2 for $9.99? I'm at 5 of WWE and have a few more to trade and am wondering if that's too much to warn a ban or something?
Doesn't matter anymore if your looking to do the 2 for 50 deal as that expired on the 26th. From what i've read folks have traded 7 copies without issues

 
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What's the most you guys have traded of a single item, at least for the 2 for $9.99? I'm at 5 of WWE and have a few more to trade and am wondering if that's too much to warn a ban or something?
Doesn't matter anymore if your looking to do the 2 for 50 deal as that expired on the 26th. From what i've read folks have traded 7 copies without issues
Yup, the promo is dead. It has been taken off the website. It was meant to expire on end of day of the 26th.

 
I just opened my copy of Americas Test Kitchen that I got for $1 doing the Trade 2 promo and I was surprised there was a Club Nintendo pin inside. I got 20 coins for it lol

 
For real, I still see it.

  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf - 3ds
  • Dead Pool - ps3, xbox 360
  • Diablo III - ps3, xbox 360
  • Dirt 3: Complete Edition - ps3, xbox 360
  • Donkey Kong Country Returns - 3ds
  • Dragon Ball Z Budokai HD - ps3, xbox 360
  • Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Tenkaichi - ps3, xbox 360
  • Dragon's Crown - ps3, vita
  • Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen - ps3, xbox 360
  • Dynasty Warriors 8 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Ed. - ps3, xbox 360
  • Fire Emblem Awakening - 3ds
  • Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn - wii
  • Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F - ps3
  • Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory - ps3
  • Injustice: Gods Among Us - ps3, xbox 360
  • Killzone Mercenary - ps vita
  • Kirby's Return to Dreamland - wii
  • The Last of Us - ps3
  • Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon - ps3, xbox 360
  • Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - 3ds
  • Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - wii
  • Lost Planet 3 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - 3ds
  • Madden NFL 25 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Major League Baseball 2k13 - xbox 360
  • Mario & Luigi: Dream Team - 3ds
  • Mario Kart 7 - 3ds
  • Mario Party 9 - wii

  • Mario Sports Mix - wii
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold - xbox 360
  • Mass Effect Trilogy - ps3, xbox 360
  • Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection - ps3
  • Metroid Prime Trilogy - wii
  • MLB 13: The Show - ps3
  • Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - 3ds
  • NCAA Football 2014 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Need for Speed Most Wanted - xbox 360
  • New Super Mario Bros 2 - 3ds
  • NHL 14 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Payday 2 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Pikmin 3 - wii u
  • Pokemon Black Version 2 - ds
  • Pokemon HeartGold - ds
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity - ds
  • Pokemon Platinum - ds
  • Pokemon Soul Silver - ds
  • Pokemon White Version 2 - ds
  • Pokepark 2: Wonders Beyond - ds
  • Rayman Legends - ps3, xbox 360, wii u
  • Saints Row IV - ps3, xbox 360
  • Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 - ps3, xbox 360
  • Splinter Cell: Blacklist - ps3, xbox 360
  • Super Mario All-Stars: LE - wii
  • Super Mario Bros. New U - wii u
  • Tales of Xillia - ps3
  • Tiger Woods 14 - ps3, xbox 360
  • TMNT - xbox 360
  • WWE 13 - ps3, xbox 360, wii
  • Xenoblade Chronicles - wii
 
Alright, I got 10861 PUR Points, should I get a $10 off any item purchased, or will there be a good coupon in my price range coming up soon. You guys seem to know the calendar of things to come and things currently out, damn wizards. Let me know!
Personally, I'd try to keep SOME points behind. Every since I ignored the $10 off preowned coupon for 2,000 points, I've been paranoid about using up all of my points. Don't know wtf I was thinking not getting in on that deal. It's like I was in a daze.

You won't get banned for trading in multiple copies of a game. Take it from someone who traded in 10 copies of Mass Effect 360 and 20+ copies of The Sims 3 3DS. You're fine.
Lmfao! Not The Sims! Lol! That was a fun one. Especially when Target had them b2g1 free(3for$6)!

 
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A reminder to those who pre-ordered the Pokemon 3DS XL: it is to be released tomorrow.

I hope Trade 2 is not dead. It's my favorite trade promo ever.

 
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Weird thing is, I've been reading about you all doing the trade 2 and I never could find decent games to make it worthwhile.  I finally found a combo and did the trade 2 today.  If today was the last day -- whew, made it in the nick of time.

 
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Post base values.
Me? I would've, but I don't know what they are. The trade 2 didn't ring up automatically in the system so the manager manually adjusted TIV of each game to ~$25. The receipt doesn't show the base either. Sorry.

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Figured it out. Basic algebra (his manual adjustments showed up as "bonus" so I just subtracted that and the PUR bonus from the final TIV).

Base TIVs from 9/26/2013 (NFS dropped $3, WWE stayed the same):

:360: Xbox 360

Need for Speed Most Wanted (new) - $9 (9/26/13)
WWE 13 - $11 (9/26/13)

 
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Quick question, I forgot to buy a cheap $0.99 game to be eligible for the 30% credit bonus at GS, and ended up being put toward a pre-owned HDMI Cable, will I still be able to return it? On the receipt it has (any pre-owned purchase next to the cable purchase.) Can I say it's defective and return or will this pose a problem. Thanks to those who help clarify the pickle i'm in.

 
I have no clue if it will be rare.
I pre-ordered two just in case. If Disney's smart it won't be but they'll just release them in batches because if it is the Nightmare Before Christmas fans will probably be all over this.

Yup, the promo is dead. It has been taken off the website. It was meant to expire on end of day of the 26th.
I sure hope not, have two sets being delivered tomorrow. I'm kind of expecting, or maybe just hoping, that they're just going to be updating it and fixing that broken online list.

 
Okay, cool, then I don't have to worry if people are trading in 20+ of one lol.

Yeah, the 2 for $9.99 is not on the site anymore. Maybe it'll pop up in the morning if the promo is gonna be extended.

 
I pre-ordered two just in case. If Disney's smart it won't be but they'll just release them in batches because if it is the Nightmare Before Christmas fans will probably be all over this.
Can you pre order these in store?

GS will the only store selling the Jack Skellington figure from 10/5 - 10/28. After that it will be available at all stores.

 
Best flip ever. The Sims was legendary here for that short time.

Definitely. No restrictions at Gamestop.

I'm going to be mad if the 2 for $50 is cancelled. I still have the webpage stored on my phone for the :360: $10 WWE 13. Grab two of those algong with the :ps3: WWE 13 and :360: NFS MW and I got a nice $100 at Gamestop and still a massive amount of Best Buy credit.
Yup, I have some WWE's I need to get rid of. Need to pair it up with a game lol

 
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Me? I would've, but I don't know what they are. The trade 2 didn't ring up automatically in the system so the manager manually adjusted TIV of each game to ~$25. The receipt doesn't show the base either. Sorry.

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Figured it out. Basic algebra (his manual adjustments showed up as "bonus" so I just subtracted that and the PUR bonus from the final TIV).

Base TIVs from 9/26/2013 (NFS dropped $3, WWE stayed the same):

:360: Xbox 360
Need for Speed Most Wanted (new) - $9 (9/26/13)
WWE 13 - $11 (9/26/13)[/quote]
Not surprised today I went instore to trade nfs:mw and mlb: the show. First store did not have nfs: mw (new or old) listed on their new sheet that expired today. Called up another gs 10 mins away said it was in their list, go to that store checked their list in front. It was still on there had him ring it up, of course it didn't work. So he said it wasn't on the list anymore I told him it is in your list your hanging up on the display so after that he gave me the override.. Guess I squeezed by on the last day of this.

Base value for
PS3: mlb the show - 11. 9/26
 
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Me? I would've, but I don't know what they are. The trade 2 didn't ring up automatically in the system so the manager manually adjusted TIV of each game to ~$25. The receipt doesn't show the base either. Sorry.

Edit:

Figured it out. Basic algebra (his manual adjustments showed up as "bonus" so I just subtracted that and the PUR bonus from the final TIV).

Base TIVs from 9/26/2013 (NFS dropped $3, WWE stayed the same):

:360: Xbox 360

Need for Speed Most Wanted (new) - $9 (9/26/13)
WWE 13 - $11 (9/26/13)
Your are in testing area. Outside of test area, NFS is still $12.

 
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Pretty much heavily populated area. I know because I get two different TIV within 15 miles.[/quote]
Oh I never noticed them being different then others but I can agree with the populated area.. There has to be at least 15 stores within 10 miles.. Makes it easier to spread out trade ins in one day.

Hopefully the new trade 2 list is posted soon since in store lists are more accurate then online.
 
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raven054, on 27 Sept 2013 - 01:53 AM, said:Oh I never noticed them being different then others but I can agree with the populated area.. There has to be at least 15 stores within 10 miles.. Makes it easier to spread out trade ins in one day. Hopefully the new trade 2 list is posted soon since in store lists are more accurate then online.
Do we know for sure the promo will continue?

 
What's the most you guys have traded of a single item, at least for the 2 for $9.99? I'm at 5 of WWE and have a few more to trade and am wondering if that's too much to warn a ban or something?
I've done the famous sims 3 3ds games. I think you're ok.

 
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Not sure this warranted it's own post, but on the way to work I heard on the radio this promotion-
 
With the purchase of 4 eligible Bridgestone tires:  Get a $70 Bridgestone Visa Prepaid Card or a $100 GameStop Gift Card or a $100 Firestone Complete Auto Care Value Card by mail.  Offer valid September 1st thru September 30th, 2013.

http://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/tire_promotion/show_tire_promotion.jsp?id=10001319

Not that great of a deal but if you are looking to buy tires I guess it's decent.

 
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So has anyone gone to pick up their Pokemon system yet and either tried the trade 2 or at least asked?  I figure if no one has I will when I go but that's not going to be until the evening probably.

 
I really do hope that trade 2 is still active, ughhhhhh
Me too! Other wise there will be lots of returns on my part. I needed to move some credit back to gamestop and didn't pay attention to the expiration date. Also anyone know if I can just "return to sender" on a package like you can on regular mail? I mean if the deal is dead I don't even need to open the packages.

 
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My girlfriend and I are wanting to trade in our Nintendo 3DS (non XL) and we want to know if we should wait to trade it in, or just use the 30% extra credit for $78 each ?

Opinions ?

 
My girlfriend and I are wanting to trade in our Nintendo 3DS (non XL) and we want to know if we should wait to trade it in, or just use the 30% extra credit for $78 each ?

Opinions ?
If I remember, another CAG told me next week starting Monday, the Sale of The Week will be 50% bonus trade credit on systems, if you have the 20,000 PUR Points to buy it that is, otherwise i'm not sure.

 
When I called gamestop, the guy still said the "Get any new game for $9.99. May of just been habit, but he did say it. So someone go try already.

 
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