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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334650-gamestop-trade-in-values-xxvi-values-available-on-ios-app-upcoming-50-bonus-with-coupon/

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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Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

None Currently.

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, 21,22,23,,

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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I have a Slim 320GB MW3 edition 360 that came with 2 MW3 controllers. If I were to trade it into GS would they require me to include both controllers or could I treat it as just a normal Slim 360 320GB and just include a single controller?

I'd like to sell the other one separately if possible.

 
Gamestop is now accepting TI Graphing calculators for trade. I could not get any values however since the program is new
 
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The limit of a game to trade in is 5 copies, per console, per month correct? I bought a couple of those COD GHOSTS from TRU for 9.00 and was going to trade them in at 19.20 each toward my destiny ghosts edition.
 
Darthlain18 said:
The limit of a game to trade in is 5 copies, per console, per month correct? I bought a couple of those COD GHOSTS from TRU for 9.00 and was going to trade them in at 19.20 each toward my destiny ghosts edition.
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I cannot verify this but it is what has been stated a few times in this thread. I've done 4 of a title in a month with no consequences.

 
I thought so but I could not find which page it was on. I was only going to do 4 if that was the case. I like to stay 1 under the limits even at Best Buy. Thanks for the reply!
 
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JohnnySucco said:
Can someone with the app please let me know the current values for :ps3: Gran Turismo 6 and :ps3: Saints Row IV.

Thank you very much.
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7/25/14 (base)

PS3

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z - $13

Gran Turismo 6 - $15

Last of Us - $9

Payday 2 - $9

Saints Row 4 - $6

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden z - $6

360

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z - $14

Saints Row 4 - $6

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden z - $6

XB1

Zoo Tycoon - $11

 
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OT but I seemed to have lost one of my trade in cards that had about $80 on it. I have a old receipt that has the card number on it but theres no pin number. If I  drive to the store with the receipt and explain the situation can I get it replaced somehow?

 
parkerlewis said:
I have a Slim 320GB MW3 edition 360 that came with 2 MW3 controllers. If I were to trade it into GS would they require me to include both controllers or could I treat it as just a normal Slim 360 320GB and just include a single controller?

I'd like to sell the other one separately if possible.
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Your hard drive alone is worth the same as the console + the hard drive + one controller.

 
asspickle said:
OT but I seemed to have lost one of my trade in cards that had about $80 on it. I have a old receipt that has the card number on it but theres no pin number. If I drive to the store with the receipt and explain the situation can I get it replaced somehow?
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Your best bet is to call this number below and explain what happened. Just remember you most likely get back whatever is left on the card. If someone used $50, you only get $30 back. That's usually how most stores handle lost cards. Hopefully nobody found and used it.

If you still need answers or want to report a problem, contact our support team.

Email Support or call:
1-800-883-8895
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (CST)
7 days a week
 
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kickrockz713 said:
Your best bet is to call this number below and explain what happened. Just remember you most likely get back whatever is left on the card. If someone used $50, you only get $30 back. That's usually how most stores handle lost cards. Hopefully nobody found and used it.

If you still need answers or want to report a problem, contact our support team.

Email Support or call:
1-800-883-8895
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (CST)
7 days a week
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Thanks for the info.

 
Question to GS vets (and sorry for being OT), I got a sticky situation here. I went to buy a preowned Ragnok Odyssey Ace, the cart inside did not have "Ace" written on it. I questioned this, and he took out another cart for the vanilla Ragnok Odyssey to compare, and indeed it was different. When I got home to try it, it was vanilla Ragnok Odyssey Asian localized version, not ace and hence the different cart design.

How long do I have to fix this? A week tops? Because being busy with work I'm not quite sure I have time to make another trip to GS next week. Will they make some sort of exception if I escalate the case to the manager or something?

 
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kickrockz713 said:
Your best bet is to call this number below and explain what happened. Just remember you most likely get back whatever is left on the card. If someone used $50, you only get $30 back. That's usually how most stores handle lost cards. Hopefully nobody found and used it.

If you still need answers or want to report a problem, contact our support team.

Email Support or call:
1-800-883-8895
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (CST)
7 days a week
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i remember hearing some thing similar regarding lost cards. that is why the first thing i do before leaving any gamestop store, is to check if i have my gs store credit card with me. since i have more store credit on the card, than i have in cash on me.

 
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TooPoor said:
Question to GS vets (and sorry for being OT), I got a sticky situation here. I went to buy a preowned Ragnok Odyssey Ace, the cart inside did not have "Ace" written on it. I questioned this, and he took out another cart for the vanilla Ragnok Odyssey to compare, and indeed it was different. When I got home to try it, it was vanilla Ragnok Odyssey Asian localized version, not ace and hence the different cart design.

How long do I have to fix this? A week tops? Because being busy with work I'm not quite sure I have time to make another trip to GS next week. Will they make some sort of exception if I escalate the case to the manager or something?
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7 days return policy for any preowned games purchased in store, is what they told me.

 
TooPoor said:
Question to GS vets (and sorry for being OT), I got a sticky situation here. I went to buy a preowned Ragnok Odyssey Ace, the cart inside did not have "Ace" written on it. I questioned this, and he took out another cart for the vanilla Ragnok Odyssey to compare, and indeed it was different. When I got home to try it, it was vanilla Ragnok Odyssey Asian localized version, not ace and hence the different cart design.

How long do I have to fix this? A week tops? Because being busy with work I'm not quite sure I have time to make another trip to GS next week. Will they make some sort of exception if I escalate the case to the manager or something?
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used games is 7 days no questions asked. you might get 30 days exchanging for identical item

 
YBX87 said:
i remember hearing some thing similar regarding lost cards. that is why the first thing i do before leaving any gamestop store, is to check if i have my gs store credit card with me. since i have more store credit on the card, than i have in cash on me.
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Its sucks, I called my local Gamestop and the guy said nothing can be done without the pin number. I then called a second one and he said something about going to the store and having them call CS to cancel the lost card and putting the balance on a new one. Im planning on going tomorrow so I'll post my results.

 
Are there quotes for xbox 360 hard drives on the app? I can't find them. I have a 20gb, 60gb, and 120gb to get rid of and console that sometimes reads discs.
 
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i recently told somebody ( I think in this thread) that I bought a refurbished ps3 from game stop in february 2010 and i never had an issue with it

guess i jinxed myself because i just got the yellow light of death

how much does gamestop give for broken ps3's?  should i wait for a good trade in deal or are the deals typically not worth waiting for on broken consoles?

i also worry that when i trade it in and they refurbish it somebody will have access to my username and games, or would a simple password change on playstaion.com fix that?

hate the thought of spending another 200 dollars or so on a console i already had

thanks for any help or comments,

 
7/25/14

:3ds:

Pokemon X $17 base

Pokemon Y $17 base

traded my 3rd and last set from the BB deal this week.  $90 BB into about $165 GS was just too good to pass up!

 
got an email from gamestop showing some games with their TIV including the 50% promo

All the prices say up to so I'm not sure what that means.

Mario 3D Land - $16.50

Army of Two Devil's Cartel - $10.50

Dark Souls - $10.50

Persona 4 Golden - $10.50

 
Asmith906 said:
got an email from gamestop showing some games with their TIV including the 50% promo

All the prices say up to so I'm not sure what that means.

Mario 3D Land - $16.50
Army of Two Devil's Cartel - $10.50
Dark Souls - $10.50
Persona 4 Golden - $10.50
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those are with the 50%.
 
Base from today 7/25:

:ps3: Just Dance 4 $6

:360: Just Dance 4 $6

:360: AssCreed 4 $9

I'm happy to report that Leela still lives in the wild!  Found two copies for Wii at one store!  (funnily enough, the warranty for a year was $.99 more than the game itself)

 
Barry Burton said:
i recently told somebody ( I think in this thread) that I bought a refurbished ps3 from game stop in february 2010 and i never had an issue with it

guess i jinxed myself because i just got the yellow light of death

how much does gamestop give for broken ps3's? should i wait for a good trade in deal or are the deals typically not worth waiting for on broken consoles?

i also worry that when i trade it in and they refurbish it somebody will have access to my username and games, or would a simple password change on playstaion.com fix that?

hate the thought of spending another 200 dollars or so on a console i already had

thanks for any help or comments,
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Slim?

 
7/25

:vita:

Borderlands 2 $14

:ds:

Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff $1.50

Transformers Autobots $1.50

:ps3:

Epic Mickey 2 $5

Star Trek $3

Metro Last Light $3
F1 2011 $3

:360:
Spongebob Plankton's Revenge $6

:ps4:

Dealseeking Warriors 8 XL $22

MLB 14 $24

Infamous Second Son $20

:wii: 

Epic Mickey 2 $4

$171.20 after 50% and PUR, paid off my Diablo 3 RoS and Destiny preorders. 

 
Straight up noob question right here:

I have a $10 off any one preowned game coupon from PUR. Can I use it on a $9.99 game as long as I buy something else to make the total purchase more than $10?

 
7/25/14 (base, IOS app)

PS3
2010 Fifa World Cup: South Africa - $0.75 (7/25/14)
2014 FIFA World Cup: Brazil - $15 (7/25/14)
2K Essentials Collection - $5 (7/25/14)
3D Dot Game Heroes - $1.50 (7/25/14)
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand - $1.50 (7/25/14)
999

AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack - $0.10 (7/25/14)
Ace Combat Assault Horizon - $4 (7/25/14)
Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! - $3 (7/25/14)
Adventures of TinTin - $1.50 (7/25/14)
Afro Samurai - $1.50 (7/25/14)
Afrika - $2 (7/25/14)

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers  -$4 (7/25/14)
Air Conflicts: Secret Wars - $1.50 (7/25/14)
Air Conflicts: Vietnam - $2 (7/25/14)
Aletier Totori

Alice: Madness Returns - $10 (7/25/14)
Aliens: Colonial Marines - $1.50 (7/25/14)
Aliens vs. Predator - $2 (7/25/14)
All-Pro Football 2K8 - $0.30 (7/25/14)
Alone in the Dark: Inferno - $0.75 (7/25/14)
Alpha Protocol - $0.50 (7/25/14)

Amazing Spider-Man - $6 (7/25/14)
Amazing Spider-Man 2 - $15 (7/25/14)
Anarchy Reigns - $1 (7/25/14)

Angry Birds Star Wars - $4 (7/25/14)
Angry Birds Trilogy - $5 (7/25/14)

Apache Air Assault - $5 (7/25/14)

Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel - $4 (7/25/14)
Armored Core 4 - $0.75 (7/25/14)
Armored Core V - $3 (7/25/14)

Armored Core for Answer - $3.50 (7/25/14)
Armored Core Verdict Day - $3.50 (7/25/14)
Army of Two - $0.75 (7/25/14)
Army of Two: The 40th Day - $1.50 (7/25/14)
Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel - $7 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed - $2 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed II - $2 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed III - $1.50 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed IV - $7 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood - $1 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed: Revelation - $1 (7/25/14)
Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy - $6 (7/25/14)
Asura's Wrath - $3 (7/25/14)

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk - $5 (7/25/14)
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky - $13 (7/25/14)
Atelier Meruru: Apprentice of Arland - $5 (7/25/14)
Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland - $4 (7/25/14)
Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland - $20 (7/25/14)
Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland - $5 (7/25/14)

 
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