GS TIV/Promos: OLD THREAD, NEW ONE LISTED IN FIRST & LAST POST

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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.

Power Up Rewards Change:
[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee']In 4 markets from April 30-June 9 there's going to be a change to Powerup Pro subscriptions/renewals. I believe it's the 4 markets that first beta tested PUR, but not sure on that. I know my market (STL) beta tested PUR and now this.

The base price of PUR Pro is staying at $14.99 but that is only for a digital subscription to the magazine. If you want the physical magazine, it will come with the digital sub, but at a price of $19.99. This affects all new subs/renewals in the 4 markets for the above period, with a likely national rollout later this year.

No matter how much you complain in the four markets this is happening in, store managers, area managers, district managers, whatever, will be unable to get you a print subscription for $14.99.

If you're wanting print, I would suggest renewing your PUR Pro this weekend before this kicks in.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee #1']Can you just let the group know the next trade value is

Trade 3 get 10, trade 5 get 20, trade 7 get 35 games must be a minimum of 3.00 to qualify.
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[quote name='Anonymous GameStop Employee #2']So GS stores should soon be receiving physical Amazon gift cards to put into their gift cards racks to be sold. They are labeled as Kindle cards but we all know how that works. Seems to be a chain-wide thing as my store is the home store of an area manager (step below district manager) and we had a long conversation about this today so it's not meant as some type of backup to a promo like the digital codes were.

On a note if you want to know more about the GS clientele, we have also gotten Shell gas cards in the same shipment. Since all Circle K stations are Shell stations, we are now able to stop having as many cash trades and get people to go credit to get the gas cards (I did it twice yesterday although I had to sell them a copy of MLB 2K8 to get them over $25 on one of the transactions.)

Our store is so physically small these are the first non console/Steam/WoW/SWTOR we've gotten, no YUM cards or anything like that for us until this week. At our store, I estimate about 2/3 of our cash trades are for gas, the other 1/3 have to assume are for drugs. So hopefully we don't have to give out as much cash now.[/QUOTE]

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


30% extra credit towards select products. (Ends 6/2/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] 30% extra in-store credit when you trade any games, accessories, systems, smart phones, tablets and more toward:


  • PlayStation Plus
  • Kindle fire
  • Net 10
  • Beats headsets
  • Grid 2
  • Animal Crossing: New Leaf
  • The Last of Us
  • NCAA Football 14
  • Splinter Cell: Blacklist
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Grand Theft Auto V
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Trade 3/5/7 games get extra $10/20/35 credit (Ends 6/2/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 games and get $10 extra in-store credit, trade any 5 for a $20 extra or 7 or more for $35 extra

Games with a trade value less than $3.00 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.
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$50 Wii to WiiU Upgrade Offer (Ends 6/2/13)​

[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 when you trade your Wii system toward the purchase of any new Wii U system.[/QUOTE]
[quote name='GameStop.com']


Full trade amount must be applied toward a new Wii U system. Hardware must have all necessary components for 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. 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 valid 5/1/13 through 6/2/13.​
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Trade 2 eligible games get new game for $9.99 (Ends 6/2/13)​

[quote name='GameStop.com'] Get any new game valued at $59.99 for $9.99 when you trade in 2 eligible games:[/QUOTE]
[quote name='GameStop.com']


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.​


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GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":
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:gc:=916xxx

:360:=952xxx

:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx​


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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 ,,,,,,

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.

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, 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='IamPro']Anyone's recent points/purchases show up on their PowerUp rewards account? Seems like all my stuff even from Jan are not :cry:[/QUOTE]

Sometimes it can take up to 24-48 hours for transactions to show up.
 
I went today and traded a few with the 30% bonus for God of War.

Base values
:360: NBA 2k12 $8.00
:ps3: MLB 12 the Show 8.00
:psp: Uncharted Golden Abyss $15.00
:psp: Gravity Rush $11.00
:psp: MLB 12 the Show $5

After pur and bonus I got $65.80 So I picked up God of War and put the rest towards Luigis Mansion 2!
 
:ps3: spec ops: the line base = 9$
:360: dbz kinect base = 10$
:360: kinect disney land adventures base = 7$

i got 38.68 after bonuses and put it towards bioshock. i cant wait to use the zip lines all over columbia ! oh and spec ops has a great and tragic story for a millitary shooter. gameplay was tight as well. buy this game guys !
 
[quote name='strait edge follower']:ps3: spec ops: the line base = 9$
:360: dbz kinect base = 10$
:360: kinect disney land adventures base = 7$

i got 38.68 after bonuses and put it towards bioshock. i cant wait to use the zip lines all over columbia ! oh and spec ops has a great and tragic story for a millitary shooter. gameplay was tight as well. buy this game guys ![/QUOTE]

I was waiting for a good price for spec ops and was pretty happy when it popped up for PSN+.
 
So I bought that red PS3, and I have a question about trading in the GOW saga from it.

It comes in 2 cardboard sleeves, one with GOW3, and the other with Collection and the Origins voucher. Will they take them as Saga, or as separate games in this case?

The difference isn't much, but if I brought a third game it could be a decent amount more. Anyway, i'm just curious what they will do. Like most areas, there are a few weird employees at one of my gamestops who seem to follow their own cryptic rules when doing trade ins, so hopefully I catch somebody that I can just ask to take them as separate games.
 
[quote name='Flowstance']So I bought that red PS3, and I have a question about trading in the GOW saga from it.

It comes in 2 cardboard sleeves, one with GOW3, and the other with Collection and the Origins voucher. Will they take them as Saga, or as separate games in this case?

The difference isn't much, but if I brought a third game it could be a decent amount more. Anyway, i'm just curious what they will do. Like most areas, there are a few weird employees at one of my gamestops who seem to follow their own cryptic rules when doing trade ins, so hopefully I catch somebody that I can just ask to take them as separate games.[/QUOTE]

I think they need both discs with those collections.When I bought the inFamous collection it said 2 discs required.
 
[quote name='Flowstance']So I bought that red PS3, and I have a question about trading in the GOW saga from it.

It comes in 2 cardboard sleeves, one with GOW3, and the other with Collection and the Origins voucher. Will they take them as Saga, or as separate games in this case?

The difference isn't much, but if I brought a third game it could be a decent amount more. Anyway, i'm just curious what they will do. Like most areas, there are a few weird employees at one of my gamestops who seem to follow their own cryptic rules when doing trade ins, so hopefully I catch somebody that I can just ask to take them as separate games.[/QUOTE]

they usually take them as separate games, especially with the cardboards sleeves. i did this for the holiday bundle and the 3/$10.
 
I got 50 % extra for these games because of the God of War pur coupon.

Base Values
Aliens: Infestation(DS)- $2.00
Tekken Tag Tournament 2(xbox)-$12
Borderlands 2(xbox)- $17
 
3/12/2013

:psp: Dissidia Duodecim - $4.00
:ps3: Bioshock 2 - $2.00
:ps3: Heavy Rain Director's Cut - $8.00
:ps3: Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City - $4.00
:360: Infinite Undiscovery - $2.00
:360: Assassin's Creed Revelations - $4.00
:360: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City - $3.00
:360: Dragon Ball Z Kinect - $10.00
:360: Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition - $12.00
 
new trade in promo for system
Get $75 extra in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii U system toward the purchase of a new PlayStation 3 500GB Limited Edition God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle.
i'm thinking to trade my ssps3 towards this one just to have that red console. i bought it on black friday, so it's like a rental ps3 for me.
plus this:
Get $30 extra in-store credit when you trade God of War Ascension from 3/12/13 to 4/11/13.
do you guys think tiv of gow:a plus $30 or its just $30 plus 10% pur card?
 
[quote name='coolrust']new trade in promo for system
Get $75 extra in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii U system toward the purchase of a new PlayStation 3 500GB Limited Edition God of War: Ascension Legacy Bundle.
i'm thinking to trade my ssps3 towards this one just to have that red console. i bought it on black friday, so it's like a rental ps3 for me.
plus this:
Get $30 extra in-store credit when you trade God of War Ascension from 3/12/13 to 4/11/13.
do you guys think tiv of gow:a plus $30 or its just $30 plus 10% pur card?[/QUOTE]

$30 + 10% pur.... $33 total.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']$30 + 10% pur.... $33 total.[/QUOTE]

so i guess they messed up on the wording, i was kinda hoping for extra $30. lol
 
[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']Wow I would have bought tomb raider from you lol[/QUOTE]

I hear you, I would have even paid for shipping lol.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']$30 + 10% pur.... $33 total.[/QUOTE]

I dont' know if that's right. The email says an extra 30%.

What you're attempting to describe is last year, they had a promo list of $30 TIV games. Base values were less than $30 in the system but the system would override it to a min. $30. In that case, the 10% pur would be based on the original base TIV value which was often less than $30. So you'd get likely something less than $33. You don't get 10% on the post adjusted TIV.
 
3/13

:ps3: Tomb Raider Trilogy - $11
:360: Kinect Disneyland Adventure - $7
:wii: Just Dance 3 - $15

Question about the B2G1 coupon that you get for subscribing to PUR Pro. Is that coupon only supposed to work on one set of games? Why is there a difference between that and the targeted B2G1 coupon from last week which worked on multiple sets of games in a single transaction?
 
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[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']Wow I would have bought tomb raider from you lol[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Twizz']I hear you, I would have even paid for shipping lol.[/QUOTE]

Didn't say I actually traded it in. Just asked what the value was.
 
[quote name='DWulf']Didn't say I actually traded it in. Just asked what the value was.[/QUOTE]

Just in case. BBY is giving $36 after 100% and $37.60 with GCU for TR.
 
03/09/13

:wii: Tetris Party Deluxe = 6.00
:ps2: Final Fantasy X-2 = 0.75
:360: Marvel Ultimate Alliance / Forza Motorsport 2 = 1.50
:360: Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY = 5.00
:360: Dragon Ball Z Kinect = 10.00

Gotta say, with the trade 3 for $10 promo I actually ended up pre-ordering Pandora's Tower and almost paying for it fully.

Oh they also offered this

:psp: Blaz Blue Calamity Trigger Portable = 1.50

but I ended up keeping that one.
 
3/13

DBZ For Kinect Xbox 360 $10
Kinect Disneyland Adventures Xbox 360 $7
The Sims 3 3DS $6

$35.30 after bonuses. Spent $4.50 on a copy of Mana Khemia Student Alliance for the PSP. It's expensive online so I went ahead and got it from Gamestop, filthy case covered with stickers and all. No manual either.
 
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3/13/13

:psp: - Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core - $1
:psp: - Final Fantasy Tactics - $1.75
:psp: - Dissidia 012 (duodecim) - $4
:psp: - Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection - $8.50
Vita - Uncharted Golden Abyss - $15
:ps3: - Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 - $4
:ps3: - Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - $22

PSP System 1000 - $20

Don't know if anyone cares, but I traded in some UMD Movies.
UMD - Resident Evil: Apocalypse - .50
UMD - Underworld: Evolution - .50
UMD - Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within - .25
UMD - Underworld - .75
UMD - Resident Evil - .50
UMD - Hitch - .40
UMD - Dark Crystal - .40
UMD - Spiderman 2 - .50
 
3/14 - In-store lookup

PS3
Clash of the Titans - $3
LEGO Batman - $6

360
Aliens vs. Predator - $5
Assassin's Creed - $5
Bioshock - $6
Cabela's Alaskan Adventures - $2.50
FIFA 10 - $1.50
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - $1
Pro Evo 2010 - $1
Spider-Man 3 - $8
Star Wars Force Unleashed II - $5

Wii
Call of Duty 3 - $2
Call of Duty Modern Warfare Reflex - $6
Epic Mickey - $7
Raving Rabbids 2 - $2
Resident Evil 4 - $4
Sonic and the Secret Rings - $5
Star Wars Force Unleashed - $1
Wii Sports - $5

DS
50 Classic Games - $1.50
Cooking Mama 2 - $3
Hidden Mysteries: Titanic - $1.50
Madden 07 - $1.75
Nintendogs: Mini-Daschund - $1.50
WWE SvR 2009 - $4
 
Question. All new purchases are 10 points per dollar, so if I spend $510 in credit, I should get 5100 points? I'm sitting at 19500 now and want to eek over the 25k mark with a ps4 purchase to get a $25 off a game after the transaction clears.
 
[quote name='Anexanhume']Question. All new purchases are 10 points per dollar, so if I spend $510 in credit, I should get 5100 points? I'm sitting at 19500 now and want to eek over the 25k mark with a ps4 purchase to get a $25 off a game after the transaction clears.[/QUOTE]I think that's right, though I'm not 100% sure it applies to new console purchases, just that it does for new games.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']I think that's right, though I'm not 100% sure it applies to new console purchases, just that it does for new games.[/QUOTE]

Found it:

Do I earn different points for buying different things?
Yes. Here’s the breakdown:
  • New games and consoles earn 10 points per dollar.
  • Preowned purchases earn 20 points per dollar.
  • Trades earn 20 points per dollar.
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Sounds like I'm good to go.
 
[quote name='ShoMinamimoto']DBZ For Kinect Xbox 360 $10
Kinect Disneyland Adventures Xbox 360 $7
The Sims 3 3DS $6

$35.30 after bonuses. Spent $4.50 on a copy of Mana Khemia Student Alliance for the PSP. It's expensive online so I went ahead and got it from Gamestop, filthy case covered with stickers and all. No manual either.[/QUOTE]

Beware load times on the disk version are horrible. The PSN version is much better.
 
03/14/13 - Base values and all trades where made in store.

Xbox 360 -
Hitman: Absolution - $11.00
Halo 4 - $14.00
Far Cry 3 - $20.00

I got the 30% toward Bioshock and the 10% from power up rewards so to get the final value I just needed to deduct those two bonus from the final price, right?

Anyway I got Bioshock for $6 so I'm pretty happy. It would of been free but the guy couldn't get my $10 off coupon to work from power up rewards.
 
3/14/13 base values

PS3:

Midnight Club Los Angeles Complete Edition (Greatest Hits) $7.00
NASCAR 2011 The Game $12.00
Need For Speed: The Run $8.00
Red Dead Redemption $8.00

XBOX 360:

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood $5.00
Saints Row 2 $8.00 (before a $3.00 Refurb Serv that I incurred ha ha)


Also, I traded in all the games mentioned above DISC ONLY without paying any refurb fees for that!!! :D
 
Anyone know the tiv for batman arkham city the regular edition? (not goty)

Is it better to do the trade 3 games get $10?

Sims 3 ($6 each) x2 and Batman

OR the 30% extra (debating on a 3ds game since i just got one...but dont know what game)


I dont trade in games a lot so can you give me the rundown?
 
I have questions.

Suppose I want a Playstation 4 and assuming it will be officially announced on e3 (June 11-13) how fast do I have to preorder to guarantee one on the release date?

How did people go about doing this when the Xbox 360 was released in 2005 and the Playstation 3 was released the next year?

In order to learn about the future it helps to know the past.
 
[quote name='Jogan']03/14/13 - Base values and all trades where made in store.

Xbox 360 -
Hitman: Absolution - $11.00
Halo 4 - $14.00
Far Cry 3 - $20.00

I got the 30% toward Bioshock and the 10% from power up rewards so to get the final value I just needed to deduct those two bonus from the final price, right?

Anyway I got Bioshock for $6 so I'm pretty happy. It would of been free but the guy couldn't get my $10 off coupon to work from power up rewards.[/QUOTE]

That's because you can't use that to pay off a preorder, you have to use it when you pick the game up. The remaining balance would then be refunded to you.
 
[quote name='matrix9280']I have questions.

Suppose I want a Playstation 4 and assuming it will be officially announced on e3 (June 11-13) how fast do I have to preorder to guarantee one on the release date?

How did people go about doing this when the Xbox 360 was released in 2005 and the Playstation 3 was released the next year?

In order to learn about the future it helps to know the past.[/QUOTE]

GS has an email sign up list you can be put on so you are contacted as soon as preorders can be done.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']GS has an email sign up list you can be put on so you are contacted as soon as preorders can be done.[/QUOTE]

I understand and have signed up. I'm wondering how effective that will be towards getting the actual preorder assuming quantities will be limited. I'm looking for an edge on the competition.

My memory isn't so good. Was this sign up program in effect for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3?
 
[quote name='matrix9280']I understand and have signed up. I'm wondering how effective that will be towards getting the actual preorder assuming quantities will be limited. I'm looking for an edge on the competition.

My memory isn't so good. Was this sign up program in effect for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3?[/QUOTE]

No, Gamestop didn't have a digital system for DLC, etc. back then. Back then it was first come, first serve depending on when you preordered.

As far as an edge, get friendly with one of the keyholders of your store.
 
Man, I can't remember the last time I posted in one of these threads... Guess that's just a sign of how long I've managed to avoid going to Gamestop! Anyway...

:3ds: Tales of the Abyss $12.00 (up $5!)
:360: Final Fantasy XIII-2 $6.00 (down $1)
:ps3: inFamous $2.50 (down $0.50)
:ps3: God of War Saga $11.00 (no change)
:ps3: Kingdoms of Amalur $10.00 (no change)
 
[quote name='matrix9280']I have questions.

Suppose I want a Playstation 4 and assuming it will be officially announced on e3 (June 11-13) how fast do I have to preorder to guarantee one on the release date?

How did people go about doing this when the Xbox 360 was released in 2005 and the Playstation 3 was released the next year?

In order to learn about the future it helps to know the past.[/QUOTE]

Check CAG, call GS regularly when you hear rumblings, and get there super early the morning they will start taking pre-orders unless you're in a city or largely populated area where you should just camp out overnight.

Also, the PS4 was already officially announced at their press conference last month. How much more official do you want? Unless we're talking date, which I guess would happen during E3. Though usually GS waits for a price point before taking pre-orders for these things, as well as an idea of how much stock they'll be getting (since the PS2 launch was so fucked), which probably won't happen at E3.
 
Some Trade in values for today:

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Resident Evil 4 - $4
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Wii Sports - $5
:3ds: Sims 3 - $6
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4GB Memory - $10
 
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