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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)
GameStop.com said:
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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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angel98 said:
Hi, i'm new here. i just wanted to update that i traded in my wifi 1001 vita with my coupon for $160 with no problems. all vita models are the same tiv ($110 for right now). you are required to bring in your charger, but can keep your mem card. they turn it on for 10 mins then play a game to make sure everything works so you do need to have a memory card with you just in case they don't have one at the store (if you are trading in a 1000 model).

i also got the headset coupon so msg me and i'll give it away. i don't want it. sry its gone now

thanks for all the info on this forum, i've had a lot of luck getting new games to play for way cheaper than i'm used to.
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hey I just used the coupon to get the free headset...once again, thank you! :)
 
I got a box of around 50 figures portal and games for $15 at a tag sale, already dumped most of the bad ones at another store, might take a few more to GS. Looks like the values are decent.
 
I am assuming skylanders and DI figures are considered accessories so they would not get the bonus this weekend?

Either way I have some doubles for each and will report back values for anyone interested.
 
If anyone still have the headset coupon and ain't going to use it let me know in a message cause Im be near a store that has it in stock tomorrow and would appreciate it. Thanks
 
kvntwvlf said:
Is it dumb to sell my 16 gig T Mobile iPhone 5 to Gamestop for $156? No Idea what it's worth and need the cash, can't find any trade in deals for phones or anything though so was thinking of taking their basic offer.
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If you don't mind dealing with PayPal and shipping your phone check out swappa.com. You can buy and sell phones there, I've sold a few with no issue. Looks like the cheapest one sold for recently was $240. If you're really looking to sell it fast just list it low and it should sell quick.
 
Well it looks like I did download a second Free PS3 headset coupon...and I have no need for a second headset.

Most interesting trade offered by the time I wake up tomorrow will be accepted.

Don't PM me, post in here, I feel like all of CAG deserves to see the offers.

 
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irishsoccermbw said:
Well it looks like I did download a second Free PS3 headset coupon...and I have no need for a second headset.

Most interesting trade offered by the time I wake up tomorrow will be accepted.

Don't PM me, post in here, I feel like all of CAG deserves to see the offers.
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I'll give you a stack of unused 50% bonus trade in coupons, with instructions on how to build a time machine.

 
Ninjaharley said:
Transaction #1, two games, plus all swap force figs roughly $420, Transaction 2 was roughly 302 and Transaction 3 was around 80, She rang up one figure wrong, and she missed one but it was only a few dollars, if they had a current 30% preorder promo it would have been more. and Yes this is a complete collection I unloaded, was tempting to give them to a younger relative, didnt want the hassle of selling online, so this worked out great, The girl trading me in had a great attitude aswell, even though I dumped all these figures on her. Rest of the list is up. Steal is Fire Bone Hot Dog retails for $9.99 and can still be found trades for more. I know I would have maybe made more online, but alot of these wouldn't have sold online

Watch Dogs X1 20

DKC Trop Freeze wiiu 25.00

Swap Force Figs

Zoo Lou 2.50

Thorn Horn Came 6

Fryno 4.50

Dark Ninja Stealth Elf 1.50

Starstrike Lightcore 4.50

Mega Ram Spyro 3

Blizzard Chill 2

Phantom Cynder 4.5

Blast Zone 2

Dark Blast Zone 2

Boom Jet 4

Bumble Blast Light Core 6

Jolly Bumble blast 4

Bumble Blast 4

Twin Blade Chop Chop 3.5

Countdown Lightcore 6

Countdown 2.5

Kickoff Countdown 2.5

Doom Stone 6.30

Dune Bug 4

Lava Barf Eruptor 2.5

Volanic Lava Barf Eruptor 2.5

Lightcore Flash wing 3.5

Free Ranger 5

Legendary Free Ranger 5

Freeze Blade 5

Nitro Freeze Blade 5

Anchors Away Gill grunt 1.75

Grilla Drilla 6.5

Legendary Light Core Grim Creeper 5

Light Core Grim Creeper 4.5

Grim Creeper 1

Hoot Loop 4

Enchanted Hoop Loot 4

Fire Bone Hot dog 12.5

Turbo Jet Vac 4.5

Jade Fire Kraken 2.5

Fire Kraken 2.5

Magna Charge 10

Nitro Magna Charge 10

Legendary Night Shift 6.5

Night Shift 5.5

Light Core Pop Fizz 8

She rang up my Reg Pop Fizz as gaints...

Pop Thorn 8

Hyper Beam Prism Break 4

Punk Shock 7

Rattle Shake 5

Quick Draw Rattle Shake 5

Riptide 2.5

Roller Brawl 2.5

Rubble Rouser 6.5

Scorp 3

Scratch 4.5

Slobber Tooth 4.5

Smolderdash Lightcore 4

Smolderdash 3

Sprocket Heavy Duty 4

Spy Rise 6.5

Mega Ram Spyro 3

Lightcore Star Strike 4.5

Star Strike 3.5

Ninja Stealth Elf 1.5

Stink Bomb 6

Knockout Terrafin 3

Big Bang Trigger Happy 4

Springtime Trigger Happy 4

Lightcore Warnado 3

Wash Buckler 3.5

Dark wash Buckler 3.5

Whamshell Lightcore 5.5

Legendary Zoo Lou 3.5

Wind Up 3.75

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Giants Figs

Legendary Bouncer 4

Bouncer 3

Bash 15

Chill 2

LC Chill 6.5

Legendary LC Chill 4

Chop Chop 2.5

Crusher 5

Granite Crusher 5

Cynder 1.5

Glow in the dark Cynder 1.5

Double Trouble 3

Royal Double Trouble 3

Drill Sergeant 2

Drobot 7

Drobot LC 2.5

Eruptor 2.5

Eye Brawl 4

Flameslinger 3

Flashwing 2

Fright Rider 3

Gill Grunt1.5

LC Hex 3

Hex 3

Hot Dog 5

Molten Hot Dog 5

Erupter LC 3

Ignitor 2.5

Legendary Ignitor 3

Legendary Jet Vac 3

LC Jet Vac 2.5

Lightning Rod 3.5

Scarlet Ninjini 4.5

Ninjini 4

LC Pop Fizz 8

Pop Fizz 2.5

Punch Pop Fizz 2.5

LC Prism Break 3.5

Prism Break 4.5

Shroomboom 2

LC Shroomboom 2.5

Slam Bam 3.5

Legendary Slam Bam 5

Sprocket 2

Spyro 4

Stealth Elf 3

Stump Smash 2

Swarm 3.5

Terrafin 3.5

Thumpback 5

Tree Rex 2

Gnarly Tree Rex 4.5

Trigger Happy 2.5

Whirlwind 2.5

Polar Whirlwind 5

Wrecking ball 3.5

Zook 3.5

Zap 3

Jet Vac 1.5

Legendary Steath Elf 3.5

Sonic Boom 3

Jade Flashwing 2

Spyro's Adventure Figs

Bash 3.5

Camo 5.5

Chop Chop 1.5

Legendary Chop Chop 5

Cynder 2

Dinorang 2

Double Trouble 3

Drill Sergeant 1.5

Drobot 2

Erupter 2

Boomer 7

Flameslinger 2.5

Ghost Roaster 14

Gill Grunt 1.75

Hex 3

Ignitor 2

Legendary Bash 7.5

Lightning Rod 1.5

Prism Break 3

Slam Bam 3.75

Sonic Boom 2

Dark Spyro 4

Legendary Spyro 4.25

Spyro 3

Steath Elf 1.5

Stump Smash 1.5

Sunburn 5

Terrafin 3.25

Trigger Happy 2.5

LEgendary Trigger Happy 3.25

Voodood 2

Warnado 1.5

Whamshell 4.5

Whirldwind 1.5

Wrecking Ball 2.5

Zap 4.5

Zook 2
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Wow, just... wow. There is a reason I didn't get into Skylanders. This is it. So many figures...

bostonfrontier said:
Will sell the vita coupon for $49.99 plus shipping and handling if anyone if interested.
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I'll sell you an ass-kicking for free.

 
damn I needed to get rid of some of extra sky landers I had. Feels good man.

Anyone want to hook me up with a headset coupon? I will give you my vita one haha
 
If anyone has a Vita trade in bonus they would like to kindly give to someone, please let me know. If not, might just get pro for the coupon and be happy with $35 net bonus :D

Thanks!

Edit: Have one offered to me so thanks CookieParty :D
 
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Ratmonkey said:
I am assuming skylanders and DI figures are considered accessories so they would not get the bonus this weekend?
Either way I have some doubles for each and will report back values for anyone interested.
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Looks like JP will now have a sky landers section to update. The mans work is never done.
 
My kids have the entire set of figures from the first 3 games and they are ofer them. I researched last night and took out the ones selling for good prices on eBay...I will try at the local GS during lunch today and see what they'll do on the rest (over 100).

Even at $3 a piece, I could come out of this with a new system.....probably an XBOX One or maybe the PS4.
 
irishsoccermbw said:
If you take a picture of a stack of unused 50% trade in coupons along with the directions for the time machine, the free headset coupon is yours!!!
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the coupons
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Time Machine Instructions
it all about the flux capacitor which is rectangular-shaped compartment with three flashing Geissler-style tubes and require 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power to operate, which is roughly equivalent to the power produced by 15 regular jet engines

install into any model car that you want to become the time machine Delorean is preferable and turns on the time circuits, activating a unit containing multiple fourteen- and seven-segment displays that show the destination, present, and last-departed dates and times. After entering a target date, accelerates the car to 88 miles per hour (141.6 km/h), to activates the flux capacitor

 
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I'm not trying to resort to begging or any of the sort but if someone has a Vita coupon that'd be great. I'd love to trade in my old Vita towards a new slim model. 

 
dreamer131313 said:
the coupons
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Time Machine Instructions
it all about the flux capacitor which is rectangular-shaped compartment with three flashing Geissler-style tubes and require 1.21 gigawatts of electrical power to operate, which is roughly equivalent to the power produced by 15 regular jet engines

install into any model car that you want to become the time machine Delorean is preferable and turns on the time circuits, activating a unit containing multiple fourteen- and seven-segment displays that show the destination, present, and last-departed dates and times. After entering a target date, accelerates the car to 88 miles per hour (141.6 km/h), to activates the flux capacitor
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Close enough. PM me your email and I'll send it over.

 
Can't decide if I want to trade in my old PS Vita (in perfect condition) for $160 then get the new PS Vita Slim. I've read that the OLED and LCD isn't too big of a difference (only that the black really pops on the OLED) and you get a better design and battery life

 
ZhengMaster said:
Can't decide if I want to trade in my old PS Vita (in perfect condition) for $160 then get the new PS Vita Slim. I've read that the OLED and LCD isn't too big of a difference (only that the black really pops on the OLED) and you get a better design and battery life
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This is exactly why I'm wanting a code. A friend of mine came over recently and he had the Vita slim which I never held or used before and the colors (not just the blacks, imo) are noticeable. Everything just "pops more" on the OLED. It's not a big deal imo but some people it may be.

I was surprised by how comfortable it is. The current vita gives my hands cramps after anything over 30 minutes and this one didn't seem to do it. Plus the better battery life and the fact you can charge it use a much preferred mini usb cable.

i say go for it and if not let me have your code so I can lol

 
Komentra said:
I was surprised by how comfortable it is. The current vita gives my hands cramps after anything over 30 minutes and this one didn't seem to do it.
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This is my biggest problem with the Vita. My hands just feel too big for it. I've even used grips which helps, but not a great solution. I just can't see the new form factor being that significant of a difference, but I've never actually held or seen the new one in person.

 
Komentra said:
This is exactly why I'm wanting a code. A friend of mine came over recently and he had the Vita slim which I never held or used before and the colors (not just the blacks, imo) are noticeable. Everything just "pops more" on the OLED. It's not a big deal imo but some people it may be.

I was surprised by how comfortable it is. The current vita gives my hands cramps after anything over 30 minutes and this one didn't seem to do it. Plus the better battery life and the fact you can charge it use a much preferred mini usb cable.

i say go for it and if not let me have your code so I can lol
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WNYX585AM said:
This is my biggest problem with the Vita. My hands just feel too big for it. I've even used grips which helps, but not a great solution. I just can't see the new form factor being that significant of a difference, but I've never actually held or seen the new one in person.
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Tried to go to a GS to try out the new one but they didn't have one for me to try :(. Anyone in NYC know where I can try the new one?

 
ZhengMaster said:
Tried to go to a GS to try out the new one but they didn't have one for me to try :(. Anyone in NYC know where I can try the new one?
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There are CEX stores in NYC right? I've been to the one in Boston they generally have all systems (received through questionable methods but who am I to judge).

 
I'm debating trading my 3g vita as well , I paid 200$ and it came with a year of ps plus so getting 160$ for it is basically a wash . I mainly use it for remote play so if i get the vita tv i could come out ahead . The thing holding me back is not being to being able to remote play on the couch while watching something on tv and switching back to playing on the tv . At the same time it would be nice to remote play in another room on tv ... tough choice .
 
It's really tempting to trade in an OLED Vita for a Vita slim. Especially after owning one for a week before returning it. Anyone else planning to do the same? If you could sell the code for $25 for Borderlands, it might be worth it.

 
Looks like my son's skylanders figures will be going to gamestop. I guess the only one I'll keep is the Frito lay flocked stump smash. Though I have no idea what to do with it. Do they take dragons peak and the other sets?

Also how does one get this vita coupon?
Thanks
 
Is there any % bonus right now I can use with trading skylanders in? I have an extra couple Swap Force guys from a 3ds starter pack that seem to trade in for around $10. If I could turn that into a 2.0 infinity guy or get really close that would be great. Does anybody know if they take the bonus items that come in the Adventure Packs from the first game also?

Thanks

 
I have a Vita coupon I won't be using. I also have a B2G1 that expires on the 30th I won't be using. PM me with offers.

 
ajh2298 said:
Is there any % bonus right now I can use with trading skylanders in? I have an extra couple Swap Force guys from a 3ds starter pack that seem to trade in for around $10. If I could turn that into a 2.0 infinity guy or get really close that would be great. Does anybody know if they take the bonus items that come in the Adventure Packs from the first game also?

Thanks
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Skylanders figures aren't technically games, are they? Otherwise I'd recommend trading them in towards CoD: Advanced Warfare during the 30% bonus weekend and canceling the preorder later.

 
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