GameStop TIV/Promos XXVI: Values available on Android/iOS app. Games with guaranteed $40/$30 and more!

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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/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

Guaranteed $30/$40 on select games (Varying End Dates)
GameStop.com said:
Rotating promo list found at http://www.gamestop.com/collection/trade-in
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$125 in credit on PS3/360 traded towards New PS4 (Ends 11/9/14)
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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, 21,22,23,24,25

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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Darthlain18 said:
Eld, do you really need any more coupons? I figured you'd have had stacks of them! Hahahaha
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I had only gotten three. Got home from trading in what I thought was the last of it only to realize that I had forgotten a few things. So I don't really need one but wouldn't say no to one either. One of those either way I'm good things.
 
I didn't search this thread, but has anyone else noticed the iOS app is giving a $20 value for trade in of a Nintendo DS phat? The values for DS consoles above says $10. Frankly, $10 sounds more accurate, but I'll take $20 if I can get it. I took screen shots in the trade in estimator in hopes that if they deny it, they can price match their own app.

For those of you who want to do the same thing (I only have an iPad, not a iPhone) hold down the power button and press the home button once. The screen blinks and a screenshot is saved to your pictures.

 
SirConnery said:
I didn't search this thread, but has anyone else noticed the iOS app is giving a $20 value for trade in of a Nintendo DS phat? The values for DS consoles above says $10. Frankly, $10 sounds more accurate, but I'll take $20 if I can get it. I took screen shots in the trade in estimator in hopes that if they deny it, they can price match their own app.



For those of you who want to do the same thing (I only have an iPad, not a iPhone) hold down the power button and press the home button once. The screen blinks and a screenshot is saved to your pictures.
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You don't say
 
SirConnery said:
I didn't search this thread, but has anyone else noticed the iOS app is giving a $20 value for trade in of a Nintendo DS phat? The values for DS consoles above says $10. Frankly, $10 sounds more accurate, but I'll take $20 if I can get it. I took screen shots in the trade in estimator in hopes that if they deny it, they can price match their own app.

For those of you who want to do the same thing (I only have an iPad, not a iPhone) hold down the power button and press the home button once. The screen blinks and a screenshot is saved to your pictures.
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Or just press the save trade thing and it will save it and say it's valid for that date?
 
Can someone help a brother out with some values from the iphone ap?  I'm thinking of pulling an Eld and dumping a bunch of 3DS games.  I've already got $217 from the ones listed on the site, but these ones aren't on there.

All 3DS

Etrian Odyssey Untold

Etrian Odyssey IV

Kingdom Hearts 3D

Mario Kart 7

Prof. Layton and the Miracle Mask

Shin megami Tensie IV

SMT Devil Summoner Soul Hackers

Super Mario 3D Land

 
Borderlands 2 on the Vita is $18 not $20.

But everything else was spot on.

I think the mobile app is just slow to update is all.

I traded in a lot of backlog (I only flipped two COD Ghosts). I'm going to hold off on trading Diablo 3 UEE, The Last of Us Remastered, and Garden Warfare until the last day, unless values tank. Hopefully whatever PS+ games will tide me over until Destiny comes out.

 
Damn, got my shipped copy of Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze in only one day, and now the value has dropped. I have the second (keeper copy) to pick up at Best Buy still. So now if I still trade one to GS, I am turning $64 in cash into $40 at Gamestop and the second copy to keep. I'm not sure if that is worth it any more (it was $48 when I ordered it).

Meh... Otherwise all I have left to trade is a single $10 game.
 
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I think I came into a large amount of 50% bonus coupons. Is there anyway to check they are valid?

Edit: I've already done all the trades I plan on...at least for now.
 
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Does anyone have a spare 50% code? Please pm me if you do. I wanna make one last visit to gamestop before the promo ends. Thanks in advance.
 
Ketsui said:
Does anyone have a spare 50% code? Please pm me if you do. I wanna make one last visit to gamestop before the promo ends. Thanks in advance.
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I have a stack of them that I'm fairly certain are good. I can't be positive though. I'd be happy to PM you a couple to try if you want to check ir out and let me know. I have all my trades done but thought I might share some with some of the CAG regs.

 
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SpidrMnky said:
I have a stack of them that I'm fairly certain are good. I can't be positive though. I'd be happy to PM you a couple to try if you want to check ir out and let me know. I have all my trades done but thought I might share some with some of the CAG regs.
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You, Sir. Is a good person.

 
SpidrMnky said:
I think I came into a large amount of 50% bonus coupons. Is there anyway to check they are valid?

Edit: I've already done all the trades I plan on...at least for now.
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If you have an extra coupon I wouldnt mind one more. I have about 7 more games to trade and only had gotten 1 from trades I did

 
mousebites said:
is the combo pack trade still worth it? i plan on getting 4 at best buy with credit i got from a flip to get a wii u.
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According to the app it looks like they are holding strong at $30 and $17 unless the app hasn't updated. Are we talking about the NBA14/MLB 14 combo pack? It's $89.99 at BB, so you would be losing money.

 
Anyone know the value for Need for Speed Rivals on XB1?

Wondering if trading it in with the 50% would be worth trading it in for the cheap digital version on DWG.

 
Vigilante said:
http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/playstation-sports-pack-vol-1-mlb-14-the-show-nba2k14/114181

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lol. I'm a dummy. I didn't think of that until after I posted.

That's even smarter to make a big purchase a GS so it's tax free with credit. Probably someone smart enough to do this also has some powerup points to blow to coupons as well.

You guys are making me want to buy a ps4, but I think I might wait on the off chance there's a cool Uncharted 4 bundle like the Destiny bundle.

 
I wish the sports bundle was the PS4 version, I close to maxing the PS3 and don't want greed to get the better of me :(

I also have 2 50% Codes for trade, I want HD UV Codes. p/m me with offers. I'll give both for Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

 
Deader2818 said:
I might just go crazy and buy another PS4 with all this credit!

Or a used Xbox One. Or a madden Xbox one and sell the code.
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I had the same idea, but I can't justify paying a net $330-ish for what would essentially be a paperweight for me--there just aren't enough games, both released and upcoming, that interest me on XB1.

 
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Deader2818 said:
I might just go crazy and buy another PS4 with all this credit!

Or a used Xbox One. Or a madden Xbox one and sell the code.
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Too bad there's no crazy console promotions anymore where I could trade my Xbone for one with the Madden code for the same price. All these GS trips and the hype for the season are making me want to impulse buy the game but at the same time I know I'll regret paying full price.

I really just want to play the Jaguars led by Blake Bortles and Toby Gerhart for some reason.
 
Vigilante said:
I had the same idea, but I can't justify paying a net $330-ish for what would essentially be a paperweight for me--there just aren't enough games, both released and upcoming, that interest me on XB1.
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Im in that boat. I want to play Sunset Overdrive and Master Chief collection but im not sure if that's enough for me to get a system just yet. I don't think they have anything announced for early 2015 do they?

 
Deader2818 said:
Im in that boat. I want to play Sunset Overdrive and Master Chief collection but im not sure if that's enough for me to get a system just yet. I don't think they have anything announced for early 2015 do they?
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I would say just get it but you know it will either be discounted or have a more enticing bundle come BF and that is literally just weeks away now (scary isn't it?).
 
Vigilante said:
I had the same idea, but I can't justify paying a net $330-ish for what would essentially be a paperweight for me--there just aren't enough games, both released and upcoming, that interest me on XB1.
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Guaranteed not to have crazy backlogs you'll probably end up not ever playing though?

 
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