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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. The second post is blank currently but is there for expansion or to revert back to the way things were. Third post has the 360/Wii/PS3 values. Fourth post has the PS2/GC values. Fifth post has DS/PSP values. Sixth post has hardware/accessory values for all systems.

Instructions on finding games in the database and inputting the values from different sections can be found in my blog post here: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=14143. I would put the entire post in the thread but this is already kind of a large post.

Upcoming Promotions:


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


Power Trade 30% (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com'] Power Trade: Get a 30% trade bonus on any games traded toward a new copy of:New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts, 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Madden NFL 13

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new copy of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Madden NFL13 or Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer expiration varies by title. [/QUOTE]


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30% Extra toward pre-owned (8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of any pre-owned product.

Full trade value must be applied toward the purchase of pre-owned product. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason, without notice. [/QUOTE]


30% Trade Bonus Toward Steam Funds (7/23/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade your old games toward the purchase of Steam Wallet currency during the Steam Summer Sale.

Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason, without notice.[/QUOTE]


$25 Hardware Bonus (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita or 3DS system

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. [/QUOTE]


$30 Buy Back (Ends 8/5/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Guaranteed $30 in store credit when you trade NCAA Football 13 within 30 days of release

$30 value is net after trade. Trade must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid only while new title is priced at $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PS3). Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. [/QUOTE]


30% Trade Bonus Toward Google Nexus 7 (Includes iOS/Android Devices - Ends 8/05/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
Power Trade: Get an extra 30% in-store credit when you trade any items toward the pre-order of the Google Nexus 7 Tablet.

Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a Google Nexus 7 Tablet. While supplies last. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice.​
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GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx
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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

Can I trade-in sealed games?
No. You might come across the rare GameStop that would let you do it, but they are going to open them anyway.

I don't want to get hassled about the values I post, how can I get the information out there?
If you do not feel comfortable or willing to put the values in the thread you have two options available. You can input them in the TIV tracker or you can send them to me via PM. Either way the database and these lists will be updated. Putting them into the TIV tracker does save me some time later on.

Do trade-ins have to have their original case, insert and manual?
No, however it will be YMMV on if they charge you a refurbish fee for them in that condition. Most GameStops wont charge a fee but there are some that charge for incomplete games.

Will they accept my game if it is really beat up?
YMMV. It really all depends upon the employee you get. Some will charge refurbish fees, some wont, some wont accept the game and others just take them without a second glance.

What are the refurb fees on games?
There appears to be set prices for set value ranges. We aren't 100% certain on the splits just yet. Here is what we have currently:
$0.25-$2 Value: $0.75 Refurb Fee
$2.01-$4 Value: $1 Refurb Fee
$4.01-$7 Value: $2 Refurb Fee
$7.01-$10 Value: $3 Refurb Fee
$10.01 & Higher Value: $4 Refurb Fee
This information isn't guaranteed by any mean and we are still working on nailing it down.

What are the refurb fees on consoles?
They are listed in the hardware TIV section, highlight in red.

I have a Collector's/Limited/Special edition of a game, do I have to trade-in all of the extras?
No, but there are a handful of games that their variations have separate listings at GameStop: Madden 09 Anniversary Edition, Battlefield: Bad Company Gold Edition, and a few others.

Why didn't the percent bonus go for my accessory for a system that was included?
Unless stated otherwise, and they are rarely included, the bonuses never apply to accessories. Except the EDGE card of course.

I traded in a bunch of games for the "Trade X, get $X bonus" promo and it gave me the percentage bonus instead?
I can't give concretes on why this happens. GameStop computers are normally pretty good at giving you the better promo. In the case of a percentage bonus being run at the same time as a "Trade X, get $X" promo, things can get messy. The system appears to only give one promo on games per transaction so if you had a few games that you want to go to the percentage bonus and a stack for the "Trade X, Get $X" it will regularly apply the percentage to all of the games. Your best bet is to do all "Trade X, Get $X" games in one transaction on their own. The GameStop clerk may say that the system will figure it all out, tell them you want a separate transaction anyway. As always, check your receipt before you leave the store.

Can I trade in multiple copies of the same game?
YMMV. The official policy is no, but there are some GameStops that overlook that rule.

What all do I have to trade in for a console trade-in?
Xbox 360: Console Unit, power brick, A/V Cables, Controller (wired/wireless)
Wii: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cables, Wiimote, Nunchuck, Sensor Bar
Playstation 3: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller, USB Cable
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
PSP: Handheld, A/C Adapter
Nintendo DS/DSLite/DSi: Handheld, A/C Adapter, Stylus

Can I trade in a defective/broken console?
For the most part yes. If it powers on but doesn't play games, they will take the console as a refurb unit and put a refurb fee on the console. The refurb fee on the console will vary on the price of the console so those numbers will change. You are still required to trade in everything required listed in the question directly above. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

What is the difference between PowerUp Rewards and PowerUp Rewards Pro?
The basic card is free and only allows you to acrew points when spending money. The Pro card costs $14.99 and is basically the same as the previous EDGE program.

How much does a PowerUp Rewards Pro subscription cost?
It costs $14.99 and is good for a year. It also comes with a 1-year subscription to Game Informer magazine.

What bonuses come with having an PowerUp Rewards Pro card?
You will get an extra 10% trade-in credit on the base value of the game, extra 10% off the purchase of pre-owned games and 10% off new strategy guides.

Does the Power Up Rewards Card give me a bonus on hardware trade-ins?
No. You will only get the bonus for games and accessories.

What if I want cash instead of credit, what do they deduct?
If you decide that you want cash instead of credit, they will take 20% off the base values and promos will not apply.

Does promo "....." have a minimum trade-in value?
If the promo has a minimum trade-in value requirement, it will be listed in the promo. If it isn't there, then there is no limit. However, as with all trades, they are subject to manager approval so the manager could have setup his own little rule-set requiring a minimum of whatever.

I used a Power Trade promo for a pre-order, can I cancel that pre-order and get the credit or move it to another game I want?
Yes on both accounts. However, if you do a bunch of the power trades and just straight drop the pre-order you could create some ill-will between yourself and the employees you cancel on. However, if you look at the wordings on promos, they can remove the bonus trade-in value if they decide to.

I just tried to use a promo that has a select list of games eligible, but they say my game isn't eligible anymore, what gives?
Basically they have the right to change the eligible games at any time. They tend to update these frequently so as to lock out any easy/cheap games. It's best to check the eligible list the day of your trade.

Can I stack two different trade-in promos?
No. The only thing that will stack with trade-ins is your EDGE card. Some will report success, but this requires a manual override and is very YMMV.

If I pay for an item using all credit on my card, do I have to pay sales tax?
This varies depending upon the state you live in.

What states charge sales tax on purchases paid in full with credit and which ones don't?
Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia
Does Not Charge Sales Tax on Credit Purchases: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
No Information Yet:

My state doesn't charge sales tax on purchases made by credit, why is gamestop.com charging me tax?
It is just the way they have designed their system. The best theory we have seen is that since you are only inputting the number off of the back of the card, it isn't going to pick up the programming from the specially tagged EDGE cards. Some kind of programming that gets input from their system that wont show up when only inputting the number off the back of the card.


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It didn't stack for me just now. =( I bought a pre-owned game and pre-ordered The Last Story, but only got one 30% bump (promo #13358) and the 10% PUR bonus.

PS3 SoulCalibur V - $11
360 Crysis 2 - $7
360 Call of Juarez - The Cartel - $4.50
PS3 Deadliest Warrior - $5.50
 
[quote name='CaptPete']It didn't stack for me just now. =( I bought a pre-owned game and pre-ordered The Last Story, but only got one 30% bump (promo #13358) and the 10% PUR bonus.

PS3 SoulCalibur V - $11
360 Crysis 2 - $7
360 Call of Juarez - The Cartel - $4.50
PS3 Deadliest Warrior - $5.50[/QUOTE]

Did the guy scan the promo for preordering? It's not automatic, they have to scan a bar code.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Did the guy scan the promo for preordering? It's not automatic, they have to scan a bar code.[/QUOTE]

Well, that explains it then. =( I had assumed that it was automatic from the way people have been talking about it. That's what I get for not reading more of the thread before going in; if I had known there was a promo code to scan that would have been the first thing I'd have had him do.
 
[quote name='CaptPete']It didn't stack for me just now. =( I bought a pre-owned game and pre-ordered The Last Story, but only got one 30% bump (promo #13358) and the 10% PUR bonus.

PS3 SoulCalibur V - $11
360 Crysis 2 - $7
360 Call of Juarez - The Cartel - $4.50
PS3 Deadliest Warrior - $5.50[/QUOTE]

Scv dropped by a buck before thursday, it figures lol. Oh well ill still get 17.60 after the 60% bunus
 
Just got back from Gamestop and I was able to get the two 30% trade in credits to stack along with my 10% for being a PUR member for a total of 70%. I pre-ordered New Super Mario Bros 2 and bought Street Fighter IV used for the PS3. Below are the base TIV's I got. At the end I ended up getting a total of $76.08 store credit. If your planning on taking advantage of this just make sure that the employee scans the coupon they have behind the counter for the pre-order bonus or it will not work.

All XBOX 360
UFC Undisputed 3 - $18
Backyard Football 2010 - $3
Moto GP 09/10 - $2.25
Red Dead Redemption GOTY - $10
Street Fighter IV - $1
Family Game Night - $6
Tetris Evolution - $4.50
 
[quote name='Ichigo1993']Planning on going on thursday to trade in my ipod shuffle and touch toward a pre-order for the nexus 7. Has anybody already done this with the extra 30% promo they're running? Getting $140 on a 8GB touch would be fantastic.

I'm assuming that these prices hold: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/itrade/[/QUOTE]

I traded in my 'conditon B' iphone 4 for $280 after bonus


Supposedly there is a $25 credit if u buy a tablet from Gamestop so idk if u pay off the tablet in full right now, would u get the gift card?

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[quote name='IamPro']I traded in my 'conditon B' iphone 4 for $280 after bonus


Supposedly there is a $25 credit if u buy a tablet from Gamestop so idk if u pay off the tablet in full right now, would u get the gift card?

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what are the bonuses? and how many gig is your iphone?
 
[quote name='coolrust']what are the bonuses? and how many gig is your iphone?[/QUOTE]

30% and was 32GB (was out of warranty), would have sold it on Craiglist but mine had a microphone problem where the other person can't hear u b/c motherboard issue; Apple can't fix it so u either pay $130-$150+ for a replacement since its out of warranty

I don't think there is much difference in price btwn GBs
 
[quote name='IamPro']30% and was 32GB (was out of warranty), would have sold it on Craiglist but mine had a microphone problem where the other person can't hear u b/c motherboard issue; Apple can't fix it so u either pay $130-$150+ for a replacement since its out of warranty

I don't think there is much difference in price btwn GBs[/QUOTE]

wow, same here i have the same exact problem! is the promo automatic, or do they have to scan some barcode?
 
[quote name='coolrust']wow, same here i have the same exact problem! is the promo automatic, or do they have to scan some barcode?[/QUOTE]

He had to look up the 30% promo b/c it wasnt in their system yet (the manager knew exactly b/c he called her), as far as the 10% PUR card and the $25 gamestop giftcard idk; think the 10% PUR only works on games/accessories and the $25 is only if u order online specific tablets (Nexus 7 isn't listed).

As far as the Transformer movie and the $25 Google Play Store credit, I believe the credit is gonna come with the tablet and Game Stop will give u the code for Transformers when u pick it up (movie is a GS exclusive)

Note: None of this is 100% confirmed, just info I was told and if a Game Stop employee could confirm or deny and if possible post more info that would be great.

(If u are talking about the iPhone problem, its a issue a lot of ppl have.. usually after dropping it, a socket on the motherboard for voice calling seems to be the reason due to spotty soldering.. YouTube is your friend)
 
[quote name='coolrust']wow, same here i have the same exact problem! is the promo automatic, or do they have to scan some barcode?[/QUOTE]

The person who wrung it up for had to swim through e-mails to find the proper code to get the offer up and running. I would print out this press release just in case they do not know about it:

http://news.gamestop.com/press-release/gamestop-taking-pre-orders-new-google-nexus-7-tablet-0

The google play credit will be on the receipt when you pick up the device.

I don't think the extra $25 gift card applies for the Nexus, considering the tablet hasn't come out yet and Nexus 7 isn't listed.

EDIT: For those interested in trading in a Kindle Fire, it seems they're for $66-$71 before the 30%.
 
PS3:

Star Ocean Last Hope International - 10.00
Binary Domain - 10.00
Shadows of the Damned - 5.50
FF 13-2 - 10.00
Everybody Dance - 6.00
Portal 2 - 11.00

3DS
Pilotwings resort - 2.50
 
[quote name='nietzsche74']Is anyone else having troublw with poweruprewards.com?[/QUOTE]

I just checked it. Its working fine for me.
 
has anyone had any luck getting the 30% extra game trade in nexus preorder bonus with 30% used games purchase? that would be sweet if it stacked because i was looking to trade in some games to preorder the nexus
 
Mario Kart 7 - 16$ - 3DS
Super Mario land 3D - 16$ - 3DS
Samurai Warrior Chronicles - 2.25$ - 3DS
Pilotwings Resort - 2.50$ - 3DS
Nintendogs + Cats - 7.50$ - 3Ds
Tales of Graces F - 20$ PS3
 
[quote name='IamPro']Anyone know how the 50% trade-in work? Do we need coupon or is it in the system, or what?[/QUOTE]It should be automatic for all trade-ins.
 
My local Gamestop is stupid. They said that you have to put the credit towards a preowned game. I didn't read that in the OP for the weekly ad for GS. Is this true?
 
I'm not reading anywhere either that it is towards a pre owned game, so in theory their computer system should automatically give you the boost once they hit total. If it doesn't, don't sweat it, just buy a 49 cent or 99 cent frisbee and be done with it :)
 
[quote name='whitereflection']Left 4 Dead vanilla? Not GOTY edition or Left 4 Dead 2?[/QUOTE]

When i called i only mentioned part 1 so i assumed that wasnt for GOTY.

Wonder if the 30% preorder promo still stacks with the 50%. May attempt this in a few hours.
 
[quote name='Donut2922']7/6

Xbox 360
Kingdom of Amular $18
Left 4 Dead $15[/QUOTE]

KOA $18! hope this TIV holds until next week... heheh!
 
[quote name='Donut2922']7/6

Xbox 360
Kingdom of Amular $18[/QUOTE]You might want to double-check that as I was quoted $12 base by two different GSs; it might be that the $18 is factoring in the 50% bonus for this weekend.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']You might want to double-check that as I was quoted $12 base by two different GSs; it might be that the $18 is factoring in the 50% bonus for this weekend.[/QUOTE]

You are right, the 50% bonus made it 18 :(
 
[quote name='mrclutch']Whew. I was about to feel bad about the 12 base I got at bby this morning.[/QUOTE]Don't--it appears that that is the best option in terms of trading in KoA. Unfortunately, I won't be near a BBY before the 100% bonus ends, so Amazon is a good backup option ($24.30 for both versions).

[quote name='mrclutch']On my way to trade Forza 4 and Saimts Row 3. I'll post a update if nobody beats me to it.[/QUOTE]I plan on trading those in tomorrow, so your updates will be appreciated.
 
[quote name='Vigilante']You might want to double-check that as I was quoted $12 base by two different GSs; it might be that the $18 is factoring in the 50% bonus for this weekend.[/QUOTE]

Thanks you're probably right. Sorry about the confusion guys. Did a phone quote on those. Ive updated my original post.
 
[quote name='anarchyoblivion']7/6 - Phone Quote

Xbox 360
Forza 4 - $19
Saints Row III - $15

PS3
Uncharted 3 - $11
Batman AC - $10[/QUOTE]

Hmm.. I can get $30 for Forza 4. I only paid $20 for it, but I still haven't played it.
 
[quote name='Tsel']Hmm.. I can get $30 for Forza 4. I only paid $20 for it, but I still haven't played it.[/QUOTE]

I haven't even picked it up from my BB store-pick up order yet.
 
[quote name='anarchyoblivion']7/6 - Phone Quote

Xbox 360
Forza 4 - $19
Saints Row III - $15

PS3
Uncharted 3 - $11
Batman AC - $10[/QUOTE]Thanks for the F4 and SR3 quotes--I'll be trading those in with NSMB and Borderlands GotY (bought for $9.99 from BBY when preordering the sequel) tomorrow to hopefully get $92.80 thanks to the 50% bonus promo (plus PUR). :D

I'm still happy with the ~$50 -> $75.20 flip from BBY to GS thanks to getting F4, SR3, and NSMB from the B2G1. :applause:
 
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[quote name='Rollobobo']Deadliest Warrior (360) - $5.50

Ghost Squad (Wii) - $1.00
Centipede Infestation (Wii) - $1.50[/QUOTE]

Centipede gets $10 at Best Buy.
 
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