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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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base prices as of 4/22

ps3
rage: 6
infamous 2: 15
bulletstorm: 2
final fantasy XIII-2: 17
Little Big Planet 2 MVC: 15
uncharted 2...7.50 (...just realized I am going to have to make a trip to gamestop tomorrow. I traded in UC 3 not UC 2 lost a few bucks on that)
vita
modnations racer:16
 
[quote name='shiftymcneely']Wait, is $11 for the original L4D or the second one?[/QUOTE]
Nope the original. I even checked the receipt because according to the data on JP's list it should be $4 dunno why I got so much
LEFT 4 DEAD
17.60
Bonus 5.50
Bonus 1.10
 
[quote name='GUNNM']Nope the original. I even checked the receipt because according to the data on JP's list it should be $4 dunno why I got so much
LEFT 4 DEAD
17.60
Bonus 5.50
Bonus 1.10[/QUOTE]

Unbelievable. I'll be taking that in ASAP.
 
[quote name='GUNNM']Nope the original. I even checked the receipt because according to the data on JP's list it should be $4 dunno why I got so much
LEFT 4 DEAD
17.60
Bonus 5.50
Bonus 1.10[/QUOTE]

[quote name='shiftymcneely']Unbelievable. I'll be taking that in ASAP.[/QUOTE]


It's more expensive used, than new on their site. GOTY is 19.99 New
 
Dumped a bunch of games myself base TIVs this time per angry reponse last time...

Pokemon Pearl DS $7
Mario Kart DS $14
Mortal Kombat Wii $4.50
Dragon Quest Swords Wii $1.75
Wario Land: Shake It Wii $3.50
Cooking Mama World Kitchen Wii $4
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Wii $3.50
Call of Duty MW2 360 $6
Call of Duty 4: MW1 360 $4
Call of Duty: World at War 360 $4
Assassins Creed 2 360 $4

With bonuses got 90.01 (edge and 50% bonus)

The guy told me to buy a PS1 game for $1 to get the bonus trade in credit, but wasted my money on Hunted: Demon's Forge instead because I needed a co-op game with wifey. Spent the rest of the money on The Witcher 2.
 
[quote name='Monsta Mack']Dumped a bunch of games myself base TIVs this time per angry reponse last time...

Pokemon Pearl DS $7
Mario Kart DS $14
Mortal Kombat Wii $4.50
Dragon Quest Swords Wii $1.75
Wario Land: Shake It Wii $3.50
Cooking Mama World Kitchen Wii $4
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 Wii $3.50
Call of Duty MW2 360 $6
Call of Duty 4: MW1 360 $4
Call of Duty: World at War 360 $4
Assassins Creed 2 360 $4

With bonuses got 90.01 (edge and 50% bonus)

The guy told me to buy a PS1 game for $1 to get the bonus trade in credit, but wasted my money on Hunted: Demon's Forge instead because I needed a co-op game with wifey. Spent the rest of the money on The Witcher 2.[/QUOTE]
I finished Hunted with the wife too, it was pretty fun but beware of the revive procedure.
 
[quote name='ironmenpb']does gamestop take hdmi cables of any size? i just upgraded my 3 ft hdmi cable to a 10 ft hdmi cable.[/QUOTE]They should, since the receipt lists the item as just "HDMI cable".
 
Yeah, it is amusing how some people make a big deal about me keeping the cases. Do you guys actually live in Pearl Harbor and have a chance of actually ending up with one of the games I traded in? o__o;;


Anyway, snagged Soul Calibur V for $25 (likely a mislabel, I doubt they mark down from $50 due to water damaged coverart) from Book-Off and walked to Gamestop and got $33.60 after bonuses :)
 
Resistance (PS3) has skyrocketed to a whole dollar.

The TIV's for LittleBigPlanet 2, Uncharted 3, and Resistance 2 are still the same as in the OP.
 
I thought the $50 bonus console trade in deal lasted until 4/23, its not on their website anymore. Does anyone know when the next one is?
 
[quote name='ZombieToast']Resistance (PS3) has skyrocketed to a whole dollar.
[/QUOTE]

You mean its TIV was less than a buck before? DX
 
[quote name='SEGAMew']Yeah, it is amusing how some people make a big deal about me keeping the cases. Do you guys actually live in Pearl Harbor and have a chance of actually ending up with one of the games I traded in? o__o;;


Anyway, snagged Soul Calibur V for $25 (likely a mislabel, I doubt they mark down from $50 due to water damaged coverart) from Book-Off and walked to Gamestop and got $33.60 after bonuses :)[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure what store you traded into I'm gonna guess either PearlRidge or Moanalua. I trade in games without cases only if its steel cases though. Like most people though I won't buy a game unless its complete. I will though if I'm just flipping it somewhere though hah.
 
I forgot to mention that the GameStops around here aren't accepting DSi/3DS chargers anymore. Not sure if that is a nationwide thing or just in my area.


[quote name='SEGAMew']You mean its TIV was less than a buck before? DX[/QUOTE]
According to the OP, it was 80 cents.
 
[quote name='SEGAMew']Yeah, it is amusing how some people make a big deal about me keeping the cases. Do you guys actually live in Pearl Harbor and have a chance of actually ending up with one of the games I traded in? o__o;;[/QUOTE]

Don't let those get to you about trading in games without a case. If gamestop's policy is to take in games w/out penalty, you should not change what you're doing. Those who care to pick up games complete (like myself) will just find other means of completing games.
 
unfortunately its ymmv. some gs' charge a refurb fee on incomplete trade ins so i don't know taking them in w/out penalty is actually their policy.

[quote name='shivan128']Don't let those get to you about trading in games without a case. If gamestop's policy is to take in games w/out penalty, you should not change what you're doing. Those who care to pick up games complete (like myself) will just find other means of completing games.[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='technicalstylez']unfortunately its ymmv. some gs' charge a refurb fee on incomplete trade ins so i don't know taking them in w/out penalty is actually their policy.[/QUOTE]

All of the Boston area GS have not slapped me with a refurb fee when I traded in old PS2 games incomplete. I'm just speaking from my experience though. Sucks for those who do get a penalty.
 
Yeah I have traded in games to Gamestops in California, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Hawaii and I never had a refurb fee handed to me. I didn't know there were Gamestops that do such a thing.

Anywho, if I wanted a nice completed copy game, I wouldn't be hunting around Gamestop for their nasty sticker raped ones... but that's just me :)
 
Gamestop.com is now showing:

30% hardware trade bonus Get an extra 30% in-store when you trade any PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii 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. Offer valid 4/23/12 through 5/13/12.


The Powerup Rewards is running another one of those "extra $50 with trade in" steal of the weeks, but this time the deal does say "cannot be combined with any other offer".
 
[quote name='slowdive21']I'm new to the whole "trading in" concept, but does GS offer TIBonus on handheld hardware? I have 3 DSlites from Garage sales to get rid of.[/QUOTE]

Yes, but I don't believe there are any DS Lite trade-in bonuses right now. You would need the stylus and AC/Wall adapter to be able to trade it in.
 
@sasukekun

I just traded in PS3 games and bought 3 ps2 games during lunch break. I did get the 50% bump on trade-in but i didnt get b2g1 free deal. Why is that? I just realized it when i went back to my office and looked at my receipt. GS charged me for all 3 pre-owned games.

Should i have bought another game?

Im thinking that one of the pre-owned games was used to get the trade in bump and then that same game is cancelled out by the system thats why i did not get the b2g1 deal?
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']@sasukekun

I just traded in PS3 games and bought 3 ps2 games during lunch break. I did get the 50% bump on trade-in but i didnt get b2g1 free deal. Why is that? I just realized it when i went back to my office and looked at my receipt. GS charged me for all 3 pre-owned games.

Should i have bought another game?

Im thinking that one of the pre-owned games was used to get the trade in bump and then that same game is cancelled out by the system thats why i did not get the b2g1 deal?[/QUOTE]

So the same game was bought and traded back in? It was probably used to give you the 50% bonus on the PS3 games you traded in. You'll have to double check your receipt. Did you actually walk out of the store with 3 pre-owned PS2 games?
 
[quote name='sasukekun']So the same game was bought and traded back in? It was probably used to give you the 50% bonus on the PS3 games you traded in. You'll have to double check your receipt. Did you actually walk out of the store with 3 pre-owned PS2 games?[/QUOTE]

I traded in 3 PS3 games and bought 3 PS2 games. and yes i walked out with 3 games i picked out from the store.
 
[quote name='ShockandAww']4/22

:ps3: Kingdoms Of Amalur- $20
:ps3: Top Spin 4 - $6

:3ds: SMT: Devil Survivor Overclocked - $12[/QUOTE]

I received a phone quote of $15 yesterday (4/22) for :ps3: Amalur. He may have given me the 360 value by accident.
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']I traded in 3 PS3 games and bought 3 PS2 games. and yes i walked out with 3 games i picked out from the store.[/QUOTE]

Hm, not sure. You shouldve gotten the cheapest of the 3 PS2 games for free. It's possible since you got the 50% trade in promo, the system didn't allow the B2G1 promo.
 
4/23 Base TIVs

:ps3: Uncharted 1 & 2: unchanged
:ps3: Little Big Planet 2: unchanged
:ds: Mario vs DK Mini-Land Mayhem $9

:ps3: DS3 controller $16
 
4/23:

360:
Dead Space 2: 9.00
Call of Duty Black Ops: 15.00
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: 6.00

Wii:
Skyward Sword: 20.00

PS3:
Call of Duty Black Ops: 14.00

DS:
Mario Kart: 14.00
New Super Mario Bros: 14.00
 
DS New Super Mario Brothers $8.00 $14.00
DS Super Mario 64 $6.00 $12.00
DS Mario Kart $8.00 $14.00

First price is BB, second is GS both are base values.
 
[quote name='sasukekun']Hm, not sure. You shouldve gotten the cheapest of the 3 PS2 games for free. It's possible since you got the 50% trade in promo, the system didn't allow the B2G1 promo.[/QUOTE]

So i went back to the store after work and asked about it. the employee didn't know either and just let me return and rebuy the PS2 games. I got my money back and the free game.
 
4.24 (Call in Values)

Base TIVs

PS3
Silent Hill HD $15
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City $23
MLB The Show 12 $23
Devil May Cry HD $16

Xbox 360
Battlefield 3 $15
Mass Effect 3 $22
 
Just called Gamestop to get a value:

:360: Armored Core 5 - $23
:360: Dance Central 2 - $19

Called back and the guy said :360: NHL12 trades in for "around $20" and :360: Plants vs. Zombies trades in for $7
 
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Base TIV

XBOX
Batman Arkham City - $17
Sesame street once upon a monster - $7

PS3
Batman Arkham City - $16
Red dead undead nightmare - $7
 
[quote name='outkastx']PS3
Batman AC - $16
AC: Revelations - $15

Xbox 360
AC: Revelations - $14
Dead Space 2 - $9

3DS
Happy Feet Two - $4.50[/QUOTE]
:ps3:AC: Revelations actually went up $1 since Sunday? Was this an actual trade-in or a phone quote?
 
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