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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. I may not always know it.

5/13

360

Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

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

50% extra credit on trade *WITH COUPON FROM RENEWING POWERUP PRO ONLY* (Ends 6/30, close of business)
GameStop.com said:
GameStop currently has a promotion where when you get a new or renew your PowerUp Rewards Pro you are getting a coupon for 50% on a trade done with that coupon. Works on games and hardware.

"50% extra in-store credit for every item you 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. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend with or without notice. Expires 7/31/13
"

30% extra credit towards select products. (Ends 7/14/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, accessories, systems, smart phones, tablets and more toward:

  • SOL Republic headphones
  • Nexus 7 32GB
  • Net-10
  • NCAA Football 14
  • Pikmin 3
  • Disney Infinity
  • Saints Row IV
  • Splinter Cell: Blacklist
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Grand Theft Auto V
  • FIFA 14
  • Battlefield 4

$3 extra on every game $2 and higher when trading in 3 or more (Ends 7/14/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get $3 extra in-store for every game you trade, when you trade 3 or more games.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. 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.

Trade 2 eligible games get new game for $9.99 (Ends 7/14/13)
GameStop.com said:
Get any new game valued at $59.99 for $9.99 when you trade in 2 eligible games:
Army of Two Devil's Cartel
BioShock Infinite
Call of Duty Black Ops 2
Dead Island Riptide
Defiance
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
FIFA Soccer 13
Fire Emblem Awakening
Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
Gears of War: Judgment
God of War: Ascension
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
LEGO City: Undercover
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Major League Baseball 2K13
Mario Party 9
Mass Effect Trilogy
Metroid Prime Trilogy
MLB 13: The Show
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
NHL 13
Ni No Kuni:Wrath of the White Witch
One Piece Unlimited Adventure
Pokemon HeartGold
Pokemon SoulSilver
Star Trek
Super Mario All-Stars: Limited Edition
Super Mario Bros, New 2
Super Mario Bros. New
Super Mario Bros. New U
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Tales of Graces f
Tiger Woods 14
WWE 13
Xenoblade Chronicles
Zero's Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

*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 priced $59.98 or higher. 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.

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, Old thread links don't work,,,,,

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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[quote name='DemonsMaster']Renew your PUR Pro (or get a new PUR Pro membership) and you will get a B2G1 and 50% coupon which is good for anything traded in, including consoles.[/QUOTE]

How long does it take to receive the coupon?
 
[quote name='slidecage']did something really stupid today..


i had 6 games they said the 7th did not meet the 3 bucks so i go

Just give 5..... i forgot the 5 is only a bump of 4


should of just came home and got another mLB show 12 vita for the 7th Crap.....


Done selling though

today

WITH ALL ADD ONS

ninja turtles 3 ds 9.40
lego batman psp 10.40
naruto 3 psp 9.40
burnout paridise 10.40
cars ds 9.40
mlb show vita 12 9.40


then the stupid one i did

resident evil Ds 9.50 (paid 10 at target yea i know i lost a buck)
sims 3 3ds 9.40
mario and sonic 7.30 probally could got more out of this on ebay SHIT
lego pirates 8.40
mario kart ds 15 (only paid a buck for it


wondered why i did not have a 14 game it was stuck to the botton of the freaking bag...

Modnation for the vita ... CRAP i wanted to trade that in now im stuck with it or have to find 4 more game...

what really sucks is the first store i went to TRIED to charge me 3 buck per DS game as a redo fee WTF

now i need to try to find more games to get up to 7 again i doubt i will...


only got

modnation and mlb show so far that pisses me off i missed those two[/QUOTE]

I did something dumb too. I wanted to trade in stuff like AC2 and MLB Show Vita with 5 more games but the store wasnt doing the 7 for $35. I didnt realize it until he handed me the reciept back, it was like a 7-9 dollar difference over the 50% bonus and I traded a few stuff from BBV so I wasnt too upset.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']GS no longer buys it from EA and there's still huge demand so they price used copies at $40. Same issue with NFS MW 2005, KoA:R, LFD 1, & LFD 2.[/QUOTE]


Interesting, thanks. I'm debating trading in my copy that I got last fall since I beat the story and dont really see myself going back to it.

Its pretty sad though, I can barely find 4 or 5 games I'd be okay trading in. Some gamer I am ;)
 
Base TIV as of 5/28/13

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Xbox 360
Dead Space $7.50
Kinect Disneyland Adventure $5

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PS3
Record of Argerest War Zero $5
Uncharted $2
Uncharted 2 $2

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DS
Mario Party $9
New Super Mario Bros $10
Pokemon Diamond $10

:3ds:3DS
FIFA Soccer 13 $10
Kid Icarus: Uprising $7

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Wii
Super Mario Galaxy $5
 
[quote name='killercane']Of course they do. $56 TIV.[/QUOTE]

Once again dude you are wrong. If you actually read the post we were talking about ps3 not xbox. GameStop won't take 2.5 hard drive.
 
TIV for a fat, white 20GB :360: with a wireless controller and cords is $60.00, flat.

With the 30% promo towards AC: NL and the 10% PUR bonus, it ended up being $78.00.

Also, a wireless controller by itself is around $18.50, but with the aforementioned promo, it ended up being $25.90.

In total, I put around $103.90 towards the limited-edition Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL bundle.

And yes, they'll allow you to use the 30% code for the bundle, too, even though I did have to convince them to allow it, so, YMMV.
 
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[quote name='finstersucks']Once again dude you are wrong. If you actually read the post we were talking about ps3 not xbox. GameStop won't take 2.5 hard drive.[/QUOTE]
Ha I think you are a little confused.

He asked:
[quote name='Acid Drop']Slim 320GB Console w/ wireless controller - $140 (5/24/13).[/QUOTE]


From the OP:
"Xbox 360 Hardware

Hardware *NOTE on FAT 360s: There is no difference between Core, Premium, Elite, Special Editions or Arcade hardware. It's just the console + controller that matters.*
Fat console + wired controller - $20 (5/17/13)
Fat console + wireless controller - $25 (5/10/13)
Slim 4GB Console w/ wireless controller - $95 (5/25/13)
Slim 250GB Console w/ wireless controller - $65 (4/14/13)
Slim 320GB Console w/ wireless controller - $140 (5/24/13)"

Do you follow now?
 
[quote name='io']^ Was not even aware of that sale. But in general, it is better for me scrounge stuff up than go out and buy things. The latter requires too much time and effort for the reward.



You really need to post systems and base values.

But in particular, which system was this for? That was one I was looking at and the quote from just 5/25 says it is $3 on 360. This looks like, well, I don't know what it looks like since the 40 cents looks like a PUR 10% of $4 base, but then that means you got $6 from the bonus which doesn't make sense. PS3 is $4, but then the total should have been $9.40.

So, yeah, base values and systems please![/QUOTE]

sorry was in a hurry last night

the burnout was

9.40 my mistake

4.00 base for the ps3
5.00 bump
40 cent add on for pur


DOUBTFUL but anyone know if gamestop would take this crap

New Vita usb recharge cable
- Slightly used vita grip (be more confortable when playing! A must!!!)
- Slightly used Vita complete protector case
- Slightly used game card holder

up to 388 now (will be around 425 after i cancel my animal crossing preorder)
 
[quote name='io']OK, I just started going through my PS3 stacks and I think I can probably scrounge up 7. I had stuff I didn't even realize like Vanquish that Velo mentioned. I remember buying that at release from Kmart (because of their awesome coupon deals at the time) and then selling it right after beating it. But apparently I rebought it again some time and since it is on PS+ (not to mention that I will probably never play it again anyway) there's no need to keep the disc.

I was, and continue to be, a big collector. But these games are taking up a lot of space. I have tons of GC and PS2 games that I can't do anything with now so I might as well clear out some of these "lesser" current-gen games while I have the chance. (Not that Vanquish wasn't a good game but it isn't destined to be a classic that I need to hold on to).

And yeah, it takes a while to go through everything and I'll have to take in several extras in case some aren't worth $3, but then looking through everything is good every so often. I've already pulled out 3 or 4 other games that I am going to try to sell. And that's always good.[/QUOTE]

Well, when I had decided that now was the time to start saving money for the next gen console, and I saw this promo pop up, I went thru the collection and pulled out 30 games right off the bat. Then later I found another 8 to get rid of. Now I would be pushing my own personal limit to trade in any more, but I am just not yet satisfied with my TIC.
 
[quote name='slidecage']sorry was in a hurry last night

the burnout was

9.40 my mistake

4.00 base for the ps3
5.00 bump
40 cent add on for pur


DOUBTFUL but anyone know if gamestop would take this crap

New Vita usb recharge cable
- Slightly used vita grip (be more confortable when playing! A must!!!)
- Slightly used Vita complete protector case
- Slightly used game card holder[/QUOTE]

Maybe the cable but nothing else I see.
 
Updated lists and database, except for yesterday's 360 list. That is huge and I'm trying to do the updates between customer items at work.
 
[quote name='krizko']Sorry, didn't know if this trade-in promo had effected the TIV of the game.[/QUOTE]

the value posted is always the base value. So if you qualify for a promo or take advantage of it, then you just add whatever % or bonus to that value.
 
I am new to the ebay scene. In terms of selling it off. I probably would get a lot more than gamestop. thanks for the advice.

[quote name='Punisher138']My advice would be to sell it on ebay :)[/QUOTE]
 
wow. I was going to look into the ebay thing. I guess just take my chances with gamestop.

[quote name='HitmanPham']Don't ever sell apple products on ebay. Its a safe haven for scam artists.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='Punisher138']How so?[/QUOTE]

Paypal has zero seller protection. Oh hey I received your iphone but its not as described. I'll send you a box of rocks in return and get a refund and keep your item >_< This sadly happens all the time.
 
[quote name='xXI SPECTER IXx']not bad, thanks punisher. close to $200 for an iPhone 4. My phone is in great shape, since I have it enclosed in a heavy duty otter box case.[/QUOTE]

No problem. I've traded tons of stuff including an ipod to amazon and have had zero issues with them.
 
5/29
:360: Xbox360
Dead Space - $7.50
SoulCalibur V - $6.00
Assassin's Creed - $4.00
Assassin's Creed 2 - $3.00
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - $4.00
Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City - $ 6.00
UFC Undisputed 3 - $15.00
 
[quote name='xXI SPECTER IXx']not bad, thanks punisher. close to $200 for an iPhone 4. My phone is in great shape, since I have it enclosed in a heavy duty otter box case.[/QUOTE]

Renew your PUR and get an extra 50% towards the phone. This would push it to around $200-$250 depending on which phone and GB yours is.
 
5/29

COD BO2 360 - 22
Zelda Skyward - 18
Kirby Return to Dreamland - 18

Both kirby and zelda went up i guess, got 28.8 after 50% and PUR and 35.20 for Black Ops
 
[quote name='xXI SPECTER IXx']not bad, thanks punisher. close to $200 for an iPhone 4. My phone is in great shape, since I have it enclosed in a heavy duty otter box case.[/QUOTE]

Selling on here is always an option as well and I tend to trust people on here over eBay people. I'm actually in the market for an iPhone for the wife and have been checking the trading forum on here periodically.
 
Wheres this +50% promo? Read the first post, and didn't see anything about it. Also don't see a coupon like that in my PUR catalog. ??
 
[quote name='xXI SPECTER IXx']not bad, thanks punisher. close to $200 for an iPhone 4. My phone is in great shape, since I have it enclosed in a heavy duty otter box case.[/QUOTE]

I got 218 last week after bonuses for an iPhone 4 16 gig
 
[quote name='callmewoof']Wheres this +50% promo? Read the first post, and didn't see anything about it. Also don't see a coupon like that in my PUR catalog. ??[/QUOTE]

Renew perk
 
just sent you a pm to see if you were interested, would radther have money over gamestop credit. being as rent is coming up.

[quote name='aspen1284']Selling on here is always an option as well and I tend to trust people on here over eBay people. I'm actually in the market for an iPhone for the wife and have been checking the trading forum on here periodically.[/QUOTE]
 
wow that is a good deal. last time i had 700 in credit. it took me two years to spend at gamestop. desicions decisions to make.

[quote name='stoned99']I got 218 last week after bonuses for an iPhone 4 16 gig[/QUOTE]
 
What is the hardware refurb deduction? Does that mean if it's broken?


60 GB(Full Hardware BC with PS2 guts inside)- $110 (5/24/13) 80 GB(NO PS2 BC only 2 USB) - $80(2/25/13) 80 GB(Most Software BC w/ 4 USB) - $65 (4/27/13) 120 GB Slim PS3 - $110 (5/24/13) 160 GB Fat - $80 (1/11/13) 160 GB Slim - $110 (5/26/13) 250 GB Slim - $90 (11/23/12) 250 GB Super Slim - $110 (5/28/13) 320 GB Slim - $75 (1/8/13) 500 GB Super Slim - $130 (5/24/13)

Hardware Refurb Deduction 20GB (Full Hardware BC w\ PS2 Guts Inside) - $35 (3/2/13) 40GB (No PS2 BC only 2 USB) - $40 (4/14/10) 60GB (Full Hardware BC w\ PS2 Guts Inside) - $40 (5/24/13) 80GB (No PS2 BC only 2 USB) - $40 (2/25/13) 80GB (Most software BC w\ 4 USB) - $26 (4/27/13) 120GB Slim - $40 (1/11/13) 160GB (No PS2 BC) - $40 (12/26/12) 250GB Slim -$100 (4/14/10)
 
[quote name='Abeja']5/29

COD BO2 360 - 22
Zelda Skyward - 18
Kirby Return to Dreamland - 18

Both kirby and zelda went up i guess, got 28.8 after 50% and PUR and 35.20 for Black Ops[/QUOTE]

Didn't think it would go up like that.
This is definitely a good sign.
 
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