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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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[quote name='MSUHitman']It's in the OP but you must trade in a controller (either Dual Shock, Sixaxis, or wired 3rd party for a PS3,) the charging cable for the controller, plus the power/video hookups.[/QUOTE]

Are you sure about the "wired 3rd party" or any 3rd party ps3 controller? Is it YMMV?
 
[quote name='@FIF']Anyone have tic of a PS3 slim 160? Holiday bundle unit may be going back early. And to get full value do you have to trade in the bundled dualshock or just the console and cables?[/QUOTE]
160GB Slim is down to $80 base.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']Are you sure about the "wired 3rd party" or any 3rd party ps3 controller? Is it YMMV?[/QUOTE]

That's YMMV. At least at my store, it has to be a Son wireless controller (DS3/Sixaxis).
 
does the 30% Extra toward pre-owned stack with the 50% Extra trade-ins
 
[quote name='darknight88']Please let us know what your 80gb ps3 sells for. I may trade in my mgs4 BC model for $160 credit then sell the 320gb 2.5hd on eBay for some $$$.[/QUOTE]

Just came back. Got $80 base for my 80gb PS3 with backwards compatibility and $30 for my launch Wii. $4.95 for the classic Wii controller and $2.20 for an extra nunchuk.

Wipeout 2 for Wii $7.70
Assassin Creed Revelations for PS3 $15.40

All in all $250.25. Put in another $50 and got a kinect 360. Happy customer.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']Are you sure about the "wired 3rd party" or any 3rd party ps3 controller? Is it YMMV?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='sasukekun']That's YMMV. At least at my store, it has to be a Son wireless controller (DS3/Sixaxis).[/QUOTE]

Many GS WILL NOT take wireless non-Sony controllers b/c any of them made before either 2008 or 2009 won't work on current PS3 firmware b/c Sony nuked those in a previous firmware update. I have seem them take a PS3 in w/wired 3rd party controller but as sasukekun said that is YMMV. Better to just put a Sony controller in there.

[quote name='starmask2k3']does the 30% Extra toward pre-owned stack with the 50% Extra trade-ins[/QUOTE]

No, you get one or the other.
 
[quote name='righteousalive']Thats strange considering I just came back and got 80 base for my 80 GB PS3 fat[/QUOTE]

Backwards compatibility factor most likely. Or the employee in your or klimb22's transaction messed up.
 
Wii System - $30
Wii Component Cable - $4.25
Wii Motion Plus Attachment - $7
Wii Remote Controller - $4
Wii Sports - $7
Wii Sports Resort - $12
 
:ps3: Uncharted 3 - $12 (Up $1)

:wii: Link's Crossbow Training - $0.05

Traded both in and re-bought Link's to get the extra 30%. I know the manager and he was cool with it. He laughed at the value but considering it is $0.49 used.. I'm lucky I got anything.
 
Base Values for 7/22/12:

Assassins Creed Revelations - 360 - $ 14

Assassins Creed Revelations - PS3 - $ 14

So, you can make a bit of money getting them for $ 10 each from Best Buy today.

Got $ 100 for the Nintendo 3DS system. But, that promo is only for today supposedly.
 
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I have about $309 in store credit and just got phone quoted:

DS Lite - $20 base which would be $40 with the double today.

Thinking about upgrading to a 3DS and picking up the 3DS battery pack when I'm at BB this week. Seems unlikely that another 3DS re-design would be happening so soon after the XL (which I don't want because of the size) so I'm pretty tempted to hop in on this while I can still get something for my DS Lite. It's also $130 for a used 3DS but I'm not sure how I feel about getting used hardware from GS.

Hard decision because I don't know if a 3DS price drop or decent bundle may be on the horizon. Anyone know how often they have a double hardware bonus? I figure the days of being able to trade in a DS Lite are numbered...
 
[quote name='Rollobobo']Left 4 Dead 1 (Xbox) - $16.00

YES, $16.00 for Left 4 Deal 1 (BASE VALUE)[/QUOTE]

My first instinct is that your gamestop gave you the base off of L4D2 instead of L4D1 on accident.
 
PSP 2000 base-$18
Refurb fee-$7

Apparently they no longer add promos to refurb systems. Didn't know that, sorry if it's common knowledge.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']My first instinct is that your gamestop gave you the base off of L4D2 instead of L4D1 on accident.[/QUOTE]
Considering both games are in short supply and high demand I assume the value is indeed for L4D1
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Backwards compatibility factor most likely. Or the employee in your or klimb22's transaction messed up.[/QUOTE]

my PS3 phat 40 GB, non BC, went for 70 base on 7/20 so a 120 slim for 80 is odd, unless GS is thinking a PS3 is a PS3 nonetheless.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']My first instinct is that your gamestop gave you the base off of L4D2 instead of L4D1 on accident.[/QUOTE]

NOPE NOT AT ALL. My receipt says $16 for Left 4 Deal 1 - My mouth dropped when they told me.
 
[quote name='whitereflection']Damn, when I sold it to them like two weeks ago, it was only $11.

How is it in short supply and high demand if it's only $20 new on Amazon?[/QUOTE]

amazon stock != gamestop used stock. I can imagine its a fairly popular purchase for the typical gamestop customer.

7/22

360:
Left 4 Dead 1 - 16.00
Left 4 Dead 2 - 16.00
 
PS3 trade-in value is for the system's original HDD size right? I upgraded my 160GB slim with a 320 GB HDD and unfortunately can't find my original HDD :(
 
Traded my old ps3 fat. I think once Linux got removed, the machine lost alot of value to me. BC was rarely used and the fans made loud noises. I think thatcredit may got to ps4 or so.

Anyways, it's not possible to transfer your store credit to a gift card of sorts? I asked and was told no. It could only be in the PUR card itself which I have. Sucks.
 
[quote name='darknight88']Traded my old ps3 fat. I think once Linux got removed, the machine lost alot of value to me. BC was rarely used and the fans made loud noises. I think thatcredit may got to ps4 or so.

Anyways, it's not possible to transfer your store credit to a gift card of sorts? I asked and was told no. It could only be in the PUR card itself which I have. Sucks.[/QUOTE]

At the time of trade in, you could have asked to have it put on a seperarte trade in card.
 
[quote name='backseatdog']My first instinct is that your gamestop gave you the base off of L4D2 instead of L4D1 on accident.[/QUOTE]

GS sells LFD1 now for $35 used & LFD 2 for $45 used so that doesn't surprise me the values have gone up. No one trades those games in, GS doesn't buy them new from EA/Valve anymore, and they jack up the prices b/c they have no supply.
 
have a 3DS I plan to get rid of. It's the Aqua Blue one and the screen and everything is perfect the outer shell has scratches on it. Will they tack on a refurb fee for that?
 
[quote name='Algertman']have a 3DS I plan to get rid of. It's the Aqua Blue one and the screen and everything is perfect the outer shell has scratches on it. Will they tack on a refurb fee for that?[/QUOTE]

No, it will be fine, my 3ds was the same 50 base
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Today is last day for double system trade-in bonus.[/QUOTE]

Yup, I was happy to get rid of my DS Lite for 40. All it did was collect dust anyways.

edit: btw, have some trade in values (base).

:360: Assassin's Creed Revelations - $14
:360: Need for Speed: The Run -$10

:ps3: Assassin's Creeed Revelations - $14

:ps2: Ico - $3

:ds: DS Lite System $20.00
 
[quote name='darknight88']Traded my old ps3 fat. I think once Linux got removed, the machine lost alot of value to me. BC was rarely used and the fans made loud noises. I think thatcredit may got to ps4 or so.

Anyways, it's not possible to transfer your store credit to a gift card of sorts? I asked and was told no. It could only be in the PUR card itself which I have. Sucks.[/QUOTE]


If you find a helpful store, they can do it. They have to call corporate to transfer credits like that so it's best to try it when they are not that busy.
 
[quote name='CrimsonTribe']Phone quotes from today
:360:Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - $18
:360: Just Dance 3 - $5[/QUOTE]

Wow. 18 for KOA is a big jump. I might have to let mine go if that is right.
 
[quote name='donkeed157']Base Values for 7/22/12:

Assassins Creed Revelations - 360 - $ 14

Assassins Creed Revelations - PS3 - $ 14

So, you can make a bit of money getting them for $ 10 each from Best Buy today.

Got $ 100 for the Nintendo 3DS system. But, that promo is only for today supposedly.[/QUOTE]

Thanks!:D

Used my BB GCU buy2get1 free NEW coupon, got a game to keep, and got $38.xx GS credit after buying something cheap for the extra 30% + my 10%! All for $19.98 + tax!:D
 
[quote name='CrimsonTribe']If you find a helpful store, they can do it. They have to call corporate to transfer credits like that so it's best to try it when they are not that busy.[/QUOTE]

Cool Thanx for the info. My brother may just pay me cash since its under his account. I'll be OK me thinks.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']Wow. 18 for KOA is a big jump. I might have to let mine go if that is right.[/QUOTE]Yeah, I have a spare @Gamer coupon I can use to trade a copy from BBY to GS...$10 -> $25.20 (30% plus 10% PUR) sounds good to me. :D
 
Yeah, I think I'll trade in my KoA if the PS3 value is the same

I know I won't get to it anytime soon if ever (being honest), so $10>$25 is good enough for me
 
Damn didn't realize KOA was that high. Was probably going to hang onto mine since it was only $10, but that's tempting. Especially since I doubt I'll get to play it a whole lot with classes starting up in a month

I'm going to Vegas in a few days, one store there is showing they have it...hmmm I do have an extra coupon
 
Saint'sRow911;9819961 said:
Damn didn't realize KOA was that high. Was probably going to hang onto mine since it was only $10, but that's tempting. Especially since I doubt I'll get to play it a whole lot with classes starting up in a month

I'm going to Vegas in a few days, one store there is showing they have it...hmmm I do have an extra coupon
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ugh why did you have to remind me about classes...

Looks like I need to burn through some games while I still have my time..and sanity
 
[quote name='CrimsonTribe']Phone quotes from today
:360:Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - $18
:360: Just Dance 3 - $5[/QUOTE]

traded KoA:R in today at 5PM EST and it was $12 base...thats a little odd

Also NFS: Run(PS3) - $8 base
 
[quote name='hobomatt']traded KoA:R in today at 5PM EST and it was $12 base...thats a little odd

Also NFS: Run(PS3) - $8 base[/QUOTE]


Hmm, well I'm going to try tomorrow in-store. I'm in Puerto Rico - I've never seen a different value before, but maybe that has something to do with it.
 
Honestly I might even trade it in if it's $12 and not $16

When I look at it realistically my backlog is quite big, and I just don't have time for another RPG. I'll probably end up exchanging my Dragon's Dogma from the B2G1 also

I love finding all these great deals (steals in the case of KoA) but I end up buying games I'll never get to, atleast I can make a bit of profit trading them in most of the time
 
[quote name='Gosha']The Price is Right: Decades 360 - $8 base.[/QUOTE]

Might have to go snag that before I head to GS tomorrow. With the bonus it's 11.20, I'll take that quick $6 profit since the 2 stores are literally right across the street. My BB had a handful of copies, and still show stock online.
 
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