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Old thread, new thread here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8775793

WHEN REPORTING TRADE-IN VALUES PLEASE POST BASE VALUES & SYSTEM IT IS FOR.


First post contains promo information & useful information and frequently asked questions. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

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:

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']Trade 3 for 10 is extended.
50 for ps3/xb360 towards new hardware is extended.
25% power trade for Madden and Gears
40% more towards Rage (not yet confirmed but thats what i am told)

50% more towards preowned ends
40% towards e3 titles ends.[/QUOTE]


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


Trade 3 for an extra $10 (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. 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 subject to change at anytime. 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.[/QUOTE]


$50 Hardware Bonus Toward New Hardware (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 extra in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded toward any new hardware.

Offer valid toward the purchase of new hardware only. Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full 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]


Power Trade 25% - Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or Rage (Ends 8/21/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Power Trade: Get a 25% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of Gears of War 3, Madden 2012 or RAGE. While supplies last. 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 games 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.[/QUOTE]


$30 NCAA to Madden Rollover Coupon (Ends 9/4/11)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $30 in-store credit for NCAA 2012 when traded toward the purchase of Madden NFL 2012.

Coupon required, limit 1 coupon per customer. Coupon must be surrendered upon use. Trade value amount must be applied toward reserve/purchase of a new Madden '12. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Offer not valid toward cash trades. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. 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 expires 09/04/11[/QUOTE]

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


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

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.

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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[quote name='Hostile']After learning trade credit is tax-free, I noticed 2 cards I got from trade-ins are the Edge GameStop cards. Will I have any trouble being taxed if I use these cards? Also can I say use $100 in credit to buy a $200 item and would they only tax me for half that or do I have to pay the full amount to avoid tax?[/QUOTE]

Wait holy crap?!? Paying with trade in credit is tax free, so if I used my 300 in credit to buy a 3ds I would just pay 249.99 exactly? May have to go pick that up tomorrow I guess.
 
[quote name='S1yth']Wait holy crap?!? Paying with trade in credit is tax free, so if I used my 300 in credit to buy a 3ds I would just pay 249.99 exactly? May have to go pick that up tomorrow I guess.[/QUOTE]

or just wait for the Vita.. (I HATE that name.)
 
[quote name='S1yth']Wait holy crap?!? Paying with trade in credit is tax free, so if I used my 300 in credit to buy a 3ds I would just pay 249.99 exactly? May have to go pick that up tomorrow I guess.[/QUOTE]


This varies from state to state. JP has a list in the op somewhere.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']or just wait for the Vita.. (I HATE that name.)[/QUOTE]

Handhelds are all about software, I feel as if I have played everything I have seen for Vita already on the PS3. Plus I never did own a regular DS, so I have entire catalog of games there to choose from as well. And yeah when I think of Vita I think of vitamin water for some reason.
 
[quote name='bgame2']This varies from state to state. JP has a list in the op somewhere.[/QUOTE]

Ah thank you. Yeah I live in CA so I will be charged sales tax.
 
[quote name='S1yth']Handhelds are all about software, I feel as if I have played everything I have seen for Vita already on the PS3. Plus I never did own a regular DS, so I have entire catalog of games there to choose from as well. And yeah when I think of Vita I think of vitamin water for some reason.[/QUOTE]

Then get a DSi XL and never look back. IMO it's the best way to play DS games.
 
[quote name='Buuhan1']I would contribute some trade-in prices, but I can't figure out the base trade-in before the promo was added. It's like code.[/QUOTE]

Take the total you got for each game (the far right number), and subtract the bonus given (under the game title). Or just divide by 1.6 if you had the 10% for PUR, or by 1.5 if no PUR. :whistle2:k
 
Damn, they dropped the Wii's TiV from $30 to $15. Oh well, least they're having that $25 bonus. I just honestly don't play my Wii at all, and with the Wii-U... I best cut it loose for $40, cause I doubt I'll get more than that at this point.
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Then get a DSi XL and never look back. IMO it's the best way to play DS games.[/QUOTE]

Or you could always just let him buy what he wants.

Personally, i love my 3DS, the current 3DS games, and the ones coming out soon.

As far as playing DS games on it, "Some" of them look a bit wierd (Due to the way they display on the screen), but you get used to it pretty quickly
 
[quote name='ApeOverlord007']Actually average for a game that's sold for $5.[/QUOTE]

Which kinda surprises me considering I rarely see it at Gamestop.
 
[quote name='Buuhan1']I would contribute some trade-in prices, but I can't figure out the base trade-in before the promo was added. It's like code.[/QUOTE]

Add a 0 to your PUR bonus. Examples 1.60= 16.00, 1.00= 10.00, 2.50= 25.00


Pretty simple.
 
Traded in today 7/7. Same prices as listed here already.
:360: Bully: Scholarship Edition $9
:360: The Orange Box $12

Wound up with $26.something in credit for $12.50 in purchases from BBV.
Is it general policy to not say anything about refurb fees? The guy threw $7 in fees on there and didn't bother letting me know.
 
Traded in 6/6/11:

:ps3: L.A. Noire - $28
:ps2: Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 - $12
:ps2: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Burning Earth - $1.50
:psp: God of War: Ghost of Sparta - $11
:psp: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - $6
:psp: Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops - $3

$96 after the 50% + PUR bonus.
 
[quote name='Sepatown Tippie Tais']Traded in today 7/7. Same prices as listed here already.
:360: Bully: Scholarship Edition $9
:360: The Orange Box $12

Wound up with $26.something in credit for $12.50 in purchases from BBV.
Is it general policy to not say anything about refurb fees? The guy threw $7 in fees on there and didn't bother letting me know.[/QUOTE]

When I went there a couple days ago, the dude tried to hit me with a $4 refurb fee on a $13 game. Granted the game did look a little scratched (I picked it up for $7.50 just minutes earlier at a BBV and didn't even look at the disc), that ratio is a bit ridiculous. I noticed on the pinpad myself... he didn't mention it. Always check before you fully accept the trade in.

I told him to give me the game back. I'll try another store or to use some of the cheap disc repair stuff I just picked up at BBV as well.
 
All base:

PS3
Assassin's Creed II - $5
Soul Calibur IV - $5
CoD Modern Warfare 2 - $10

Wii
Bully - $6
Monster Hunter Tri - $9
Tiger Woods '11 - $10
House of Dead Overkill - $7

GC
Metroid Prime 2 - $1.80
 
[quote name='xskaxninjax']When I went there a couple days ago, the dude tried to hit me with a $4 refurb fee on a $13 game. Granted the game did look a little scratched (I picked it up for $7.50 just minutes earlier at a BBV and didn't even look at the disc), that ratio is a bit ridiculous. I noticed on the pinpad myself... he didn't mention it. Always check before you fully accept the trade in.

I told him to give me the game back. I'll try another store or to use some of the cheap disc repair stuff I just picked up at BBV as well.[/QUOTE]

I thought the total was a little off when he gave it to me, but I wasn't really mad because I still made twice what I paid (if GS credit can be considered profit). I'm still not. Just seems shady to not announce it, nothing new considering the company I suppose.
 
they used to tell me about refurb fees before hitting me with them, but within the last year they haven't once told me, I'd always end up noticing it on the receipt afterwards. dunno if that's a new policy, wouldn't surprise me.
 
Yeah. What sucks is that the refurb fee is added as a charge and not simply subtracted from your trade-in total. Luckily that means any promos take effect on the base trade in value and ignore refurb fees. Unfortunately that also means you pay tax on the refurb fee since it's a "purchase". A $4 refurb fee is bad enough... but adding in that extra quarter in tax is a kick in the pants.

In a perfect world, the fee would just be subtracted from the trade-in value after the promo was applied... but that would make too much sense.
 
Base values from 6/7:

:ds: Transformers: Cybertron Deception - $6.00
:ps3: Fallout: New Vegas - $8.00
:wii: Bully: Scholarship Edition - $6.00
:wii: Dirt 2 - $6.00
:wii: Transformers: Cybertron Adventures - $8.00
:360: Dead to Rights: Retribution - $8.00
:360: Splinter Cell: Conviction - $6.00
 
[quote name='TheLongshot']Which kinda surprises me considering I rarely see it at Gamestop.[/QUOTE]
The gamecube version is being sold for 3x the price of the ps2 version... and is even rarer if my store tracker is any indication.
 
Sorry for late posting on these trades in from 6/5/11

Wii
De Blob - $5.00
Star Wars The Force Unleashed II - $8.00
Madagascar : Escape 2 Africa - $5.00
Cooking Mama : World Kitchen - $6.00
Lego Indiana Jones 2 - $8.00
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity - $6.00
Shrek Carnival Craze - $3.00
Sonic Unleashed - $8.00
Transformers The Game - $5.00
Cabela's Trophy Bucks - $3.00
Legend of Spyro: Dawn of Dragon - $7.00
Marvel Super Hero Squad Infini - $5.00
Rayman Raving Rabbits TV Party - $5.00


DS
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Alm - $4.00
Lego Harry Potter YEars 1-4 $6.00
GTA: Chintatown Wars - 7.00
Animal Crossing:Wild World - $9.00
Mario Kart DS - 15
Mario party DS - 15


PS3
Bolt - $4.00(1 dollar refurb fee)
Borderlands(non GoTY) - $6.00
Sonic Unleashed - $8.00

Lost money on a few flips from BBV, but overall did well, many of the games took a few buck hit over the last few days.
 
In need of an opinion, should I trade-in my rather noisy Xbox360 while it's still at $30 TIV (plus the $25 bonus)?

A side question, will GS charge me a refurb fee just because of the noise the fans make on it?
 
TIV as of 7 June
:ps3:
NGS2 - 7 (11.20)
Prototype - 7 (11.20)
Lego Pirates Caribbean - 18 (28.80)

With bonus 60% PUR I think I got back what I paid for them. Free rentals basically, though I never opened NGS2 or finished Prototype (boring/repetitive).
 
[quote name='Bennish']In need of an opinion, should I trade-in my rather noisy Xbox360 while it's still at $30 TIV (plus the $25 bonus)?

A side question, will GS charge me a refurb fee just because of the noise the fans make on it?[/QUOTE]


Well, 55 might be worth it depending on the model of 360 you got. Plus, I doubt they'll charge a refurb fee for that.....but it CAN be ymmv with whomever is taking your trade.
 
[quote name='DesertLeo']Well, 55 might be worth it depending on the model of 360 you got. Plus, I doubt they'll charge a refurb fee for that.....but it CAN be ymmv with whomever is taking your trade.[/QUOTE]
Thank you for the response, I appreciate it. Hopefully I can find a kind GS employee for this trade.
 
[quote name='YouGonnaEatThat']GreatWhite-- It means Block Buster Video (sorry for not quoting, the work internet filter likes to block me from seeing the buttons)[/QUOTE]

Ahh got ya, makes sense. Maybe I will run by a few on the way to gamestop today and see if we got any good game sales.
 
[quote name='Bennish']Thank you for the response, I appreciate it. Hopefully I can find a kind GS employee for this trade.[/QUOTE]

Isn't Amazon giving like 80 for this?
 
[quote name='bjstucker']Haha I think I maxed out my trade in credit at GS hit $500 and the guy said he would have to put it on another card.[/QUOTE]

$500 isn't the max, I currently have 762 on my card.
 
[quote name='Greatwhitecoley']Ahh got ya, makes sense. Maybe I will run by a few on the way to gamestop today and see if we got any good game sales.[/QUOTE]

the B1G1 BBV on 14.99 and under games ended last Sunday or monday. I just had left over games that I didn't get a chance to flip those days.
 
:ps3: Afrika - $6

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[quote name='Buuhan1']I would contribute some trade-in prices, but I can't figure out the base trade-in before the promo was added. It's like code.[/QUOTE]

Just subtract the bonuses listed under the item.

On the receipt:

Title of Game -9.60
 
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[quote name='Buuhan1']I would contribute some trade-in prices, but I can't figure out the base trade-in before the promo was added. It's like code.[/QUOTE]

Just subtract the bonuses listed under the item.

On the receipt:

Title of Game -9.60
 
[quote name='bh47']:ps3: Afrika - $6

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Just subtract the bonuses listed under the item.

On the receipt:

Title of Game -9.60
 
[quote name='donut']gah, I've been looking for a used copy of this for months!
We need a thread where somehow we can post titles we are seeking just in case another member would desire PPal/cash instead of GS credit...
this title and all the DS PWrights are top on my list...
Any ideas how we could do this? Or is anyone else interested?[/QUOTE]

There's a trading thread on CAG
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=21
 
[quote name='DudeImGodly']Isn't Amazon giving like 80 for this?[/QUOTE]
Darn it. Wish I had waited now, oh well. With the bonuses I received $60.50, so i guess that's not bad.


Base TIV
Xbox 360 System with Wireless Controller = $30 *This was a 2007 model system*
Xbox 360 External HD 20GB = $2
Xbox 360 Component Cable = $3
 
[quote name='hlb96']Metroid Prime Triliogy $30 base ($48 after bonus and pur) ,I only traded in the disc and kept everything else.[/QUOTE]

Haha, I like this, it's what I do to pretty much anything I trade into Gamestop, just in case I wanna buy it again from them during an online B2G1 Free or something...
 
More on the refurb fees.

I traded in 3 games today with base values of 8, 8, and 13. The associate tried to hit me with 3, 3, and 4 in refurb fees, respectively, without telling me. I could understand Mario Galaxy, because it did look a little scratched (and was disc-only as well). It played fine, of course... I refinished it with scratch remover, but unfortunately it doesn't visibly remove scratches so GS employees can't tell. No biggie on that anyway... besides the point. The other two $3 refurb fees were ridiculous, and I think were only added because I canceled a preorder in the same transaction. I told him no thanks, walked to the EB Games on the other side of the mall, and traded them in without any fees whatsoever.

Once again, guys... make sure you look at what you're getting beforehand. A lot of employees are douchebags. Of course the first thing I did when I got home was filled out a terrible survey for the first store and an excellent one for the second.
 
Just wanted to say thanks for this thread JP, you are totally making up for GS shitty business practice of not posting their constantly fluctuating trade in values somewhere.
 
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Halo ODST--$4
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2--$10
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Battlefield Bad Company 2--$14
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NCAA Football 11--$8
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SOCOM 4--$20
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FIFA 11--$18
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Killzone 2--$6
 
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