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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)


30% Trade Bonus (Various)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. Full trade value amount must be applied toward pre-order/purchase of a new game only. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Soul Calibur V (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/5/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), SSX (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Max Payne 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 2/19/12), Mass Effect 3 (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Street Fighter X Tekken (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12), Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (offer valid: 1/23/12 - 3/11/12). 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 Guaranteed Trade-In Value (3/1/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']
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Offer valid toward the following titles: Final Fantasy XIII-2 (offer valid: 1/31/12 - 3/1/12), Twisted Metal (offer valid: 2/14/12 - 3/13/12). $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 titles are priced at $59.99 (PS3, Xbox 360). 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]


Trade 3 get $10 (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Trade any 3 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP or 3DS games and get an extra $10 in-store credit.

Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer. Offer valid only toward games normally accepted in trade. Offer not good on cash trades. 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 subject to change at anytime. 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]


$40 Hardware Bonus 360/PS3, $20/Wii (Ends 3/11/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $40 in-store credit on any Xbox 360 or PS3 system traded, Get an extra $20 in-store credit when you trade any Wii.

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]


PS Vita Handheld Trade Up Offer (Ends 2/20/12)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get an extra $25 in-store credit when you trade your old hand held system toward the purchase of a new PS Vita.

Offer valid only toward DS, DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000 or PSP Go. Full trade value must be applied toward the pre-order/purchase of a new PS Vita. 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]


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

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.
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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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I wonder when the trade in values for the different verisons of ipad2 are?

Also wonder the Twisted Metal 25% extra trade-in deal isn't offered longer (in January)?
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Is the ipod deal still going on? I thought that was Sunday only.[/QUOTE]
All week long. If you look at the calendar the blue color spans across all days with an arrow like the MK sale last week.
 
[quote name='klimb22']All week long. If you look at the calendar the blue color spans across all days with an arrow like the MK sale last week.[/QUOTE]

Haha damn, didn't even notice that.
 
My first GS trades in quite a while. I bought a $1.99 Kinect Adventures to trigger the 50% which the GS clerk was completely clueless about ;).

Base values, 12/12:

:3ds:
Nintendogs + Cats Golden Retriever: $12
Nintendogs + Cats Toy Poodle: $12

:360:
Shift 2 Unleashed: $8
Spiderman Shattered Dimension: $10

:ps3:
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2011: $7

I wish I had brought more in. I've been so focused on Best Buy trade-ins that I've ignored this thread. Of course, with the old tiered promo I wouldn't have gotten nearly as much. Total after 50% + PUR was $78.40 which is excellent for that set of games!
 
Just a quick tip. Even though the b2 get 1 ended. You can re-new your poweruprewards card anytime for $15 and get your coupon a couple days after you re-new. Helps if you want some good titles like skyrim, mw3 or batman or anything else new that is in the $50 price point. Even though it's $15 more you figure its about $38 a game still saving you money since no tax if you pay with store credit. Also with the 50% boost and the pur card mw3 trade at $41.60, among other good trades...
 
shattered dimensions im sure is going to drop soon, this was one of the games I saw most at blockbusters and im sure gamestop has gotten a ton traded. I noticed wwe 2011 went down from $9 base to $7 now. Better hurry and get your stuff traded right away....
 
[quote name='icewolf74']Trade in values as of 12/12/2010
Wii:
Skyward Sword: $30
[/QUOTE]

[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Are you sure that's $30 base not their $30 guarantee?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, is the base TIV for :wii: Skyward Sword really $30?

12/12 base TIVs

:ds: Pokemon Diamond $7
:ds: Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded $7
:ds: Diddy Kong Racing $6
:360: The Orange Box $8
:ps3: UC3 $25
:ps3: Dead Rising 2 $7
:ps3: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimension $10
:ps3: F1 2010 $10
:ps3: God of War: Collection $7
 
3DS
-Starfox 64 3D - 15.00
-Tetris Axis - 11.00

DS
-Dragon Quest Monster: Joker 2 - 11.00

PS3
-Motorstorm: Pacific Rift - 8.00
-Dark Souls - 21.00
-Uncharted 3 - 25.00
 
[quote name='desertsniper']Just a quick tip. Even though the b2 get 1 ended. You can re-new your poweruprewards card anytime for $15 and get your coupon a couple days after you re-new. Helps if you want some good titles like skyrim, mw3 or batman or anything else new that is in the $50 price point. Even though it's $15 more you figure its about $38 a game still saving you money since no tax if you pay with store credit. Also with the 50% boost and the pur card mw3 trade at $41.60, among other good trades...[/QUOTE]


Not sure if this is true... I renewed in Oct, manager thought I would receive this coupon but received a buy 2 get 1 at del taco ... another staff member stated only new members receive this
 
[quote name='donut']Not sure if this is true... I renewed in Oct, manager thought I would receive this coupon but received a buy 2 get 1 at del taco ... another staff member stated only new members receive this[/QUOTE]

I renewed in April when I wasn't due until like July but I don't go to GameStop much. A few days later I had a buy 2 get 1 coupon. I was a pro member for 4 years before that. Not sure if I got it because it was close to July or what.
 
Will GS still take the OG Launch Pro model of the 360 for trade in? System + 20gig HDD + Cables + Headset + Wireless controller? IF so does that qualify for the $50 bonus TIV?

I'd probably trade my in tomorrow if I was sure to get the extra $50 TIV as I'm sure they'd probably only give me like $20 for a launch system and all of it's stufff if they would accept it at all.
 
Everyone that complains about Gamestop needs to try shopping at other places and see some crazy shit happens everywhere. I was trying to buy a gift card at a department store chain called Maurices's here in the midwest and I had to have manager approval to buy a gift card without giving my phone number/email address or the number/address of the person I was gifting it to.

Later I went to KMart to get some jewelry for my mom for Christmas and there were signs all over the place (9 standing ones total) saying jewelry was 70% off, but apparently some of it wasn't 70% off and I happened to pick 2 pieces out of a cabinet that weren't discounted that much and they wouldn't mark it down so I had to find different stuff.
 
[quote name='VanillaSky26']Will GS still take the OG Launch Pro model of the 360 for trade in? System + 20gig HDD + Cables + Headset + Wireless controller? IF so does that qualify for the $50 bonus TIV?

I'd probably trade my in tomorrow if I was sure to get the extra $50 TIV as I'm sure they'd probably only give me like $20 for a launch system and all of it's stufff if they would accept it at all.[/QUOTE]


Yea they will, I just traded in an old core with all the hookups and wireless controller and base was $25, and $75 with bonus.
 
[quote name='Dump1eSti1tskin']I renewed in April when I wasn't due until like July but I don't go to GameStop much. A few days later I had a buy 2 get 1 coupon. I was a pro member for 4 years before that. Not sure if I got it because it was close to July or what.[/QUOTE]


well, I have been a member about the same amount of years and renewed about three weeks early just to get the coupon for three expensive games we wanted...
I then stopped by the store for another matter and mentioned it to a staff member (I'm friendly and know all the staff from frequency...) and she stated it was only with new memberships and was confused why the manager didn't know that...so take all this with a grain of salt, but I did NOT receive the coupon upon renewal and if I could go back in time, would have just opened a new account.
 
Anyone buy a refurbished iPad from GS yet? They're now available online, and I'm wondering if it's a good way to pick one up with credit.
 
[quote name='donut']so take all this with a grain of salt, but I did NOT receive the coupon upon renewal and if I could go back in time, would have just opened a new account.[/QUOTE]

I just got an email yesterday setting renewal comes with a coupon.
 
I think there's a mistake in the listings:

The King of Fighters XII - $6 (7/20/11)
The King of Fighters XIII - $7 (4/5/11)

Considering XIII just came out on US 360/PS3 on 11/22/11, I think someone posted 12 as 13, and hence that value needs to be deleted. I'll try to get a new value for it today when I trade something else today.
 
[quote name='Prepster']Yea they will, I just traded in an old core with all the hookups and wireless controller and base was $25, and $75 with bonus.[/QUOTE]

Thanks! That's tempting. Was the base $25 including the controller/hdd/headset or just the system with cables itself?

Hmmm might be time for a trip to GS in the next couple of days.
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Everyone that complains about Gamestop needs to try shopping at other places and see some crazy shit happens everywhere. I was trying to buy a gift card at a department store chain called Maurices's here in the midwest and I had to have manager approval to buy a gift card without giving my phone number/email address or the number/address of the person I was gifting it to.

Later I went to KMart to get some jewelry for my mom for Christmas and there were signs all over the place (9 standing ones total) saying jewelry was 70% off, but apparently some of it wasn't 70% off and I happened to pick 2 pieces out of a cabinet that weren't discounted that much and they wouldn't mark it down so I had to find different stuff.[/QUOTE]
Welcome to shopping.
 
[quote name='scblueeyedguy']Are you sure that's $30 base not their $30 guarantee?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it is the 30 dollars guarantee listed on their website. Otherwise it is 22 dollars base in store credit. However, I got 33 dollars for Skyward Sword since I was able to get 50% more since I purchased a preowned game after trading in all of my Wii games yesterday.
 
Are games with a $2 base good for the 3/$10? Gamestop was trying to tell me it was only games higher than $2, but the promo reads as less than $2.
 
[quote name='outkastx']Are games with a $2 base good for the 3/$10? Gamestop was trying to tell me it was only games higher than $2, but the promo reads as less than $2.[/QUOTE]

Yep, you're right "Games with a trade value less than $2.00 are excluded from offer(Gamestop.com).

You never know with Gamestop as they can change rules at will.
 
[quote name='VanillaSky26']Thanks! That's tempting. Was the base $25 including the controller/hdd/headset or just the system with cables itself?

Hmmm might be time for a trip to GS in the next couple of days.[/QUOTE]

i had the elite holiday bundle with hdmi, headset, 120gb hd, rca cables, the adapter for old crappy tvs and the box/manuals everything... ethernet cable... all of it. i spent 10 minutes finding everything because i was told i had to trade it all in to get the full amount, but when i actually brought it in, the 25 is for:

the console
av cable (not hdmi)
power cable
1 controller

they gave me another few bucks for the hard drive and i opted to keep my hdmi cable vice another $1 in credit. they didnt want the headset, the adapter, ethernet cable or anything.

credit i got for the above listed and the hard drive (and the $50 bonus) was about $86

edit: that total was with the powerup bonus 10% as well
 
What does "This will be above the promo and will not stack" mean?

I can't get a guaranteed $30 on MW3 & include it in the trade 3 for an extra $10?
 
[quote name='WTFer']What does "This will be above the promo and will not stack" mean?

I can't get a guaranteed $30 on MW3 & include it in the trade 3 for an extra $10?[/QUOTE]

i'm not too sure.
i went to a gs and the employee told me someone traded in mw3 with 60% bonus.. (50% offer and 10% pur) for $46~
 
base values for 12/13:

360:
$21 forza 4
$20 metal gear solid hd collection

PS3:
$15 LBP2 SE
$20 Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

also, it might be worth mentioning that when i asked the gamestop employee when they will have their next B2G1 sale, he replied "probably this weekend"
 
[quote name='Kniq']i had the elite holiday bundle with hdmi, headset, 120gb hd, rca cables, the adapter for old crappy tvs and the box/manuals everything... ethernet cable... all of it. i spent 10 minutes finding everything because i was told i had to trade it all in to get the full amount, but when i actually brought it in, the 25 is for:

the console
av cable (not hdmi)
power cable
1 controller

they gave me another few bucks for the hard drive and i opted to keep my hdmi cable vice another $1 in credit. they didnt want the headset, the adapter, ethernet cable or anything.

credit i got for the above listed and the hard drive (and the $50 bonus) was about $86

edit: that total was with the powerup bonus 10% as well[/QUOTE]

Thanks for that info!

I have all of that minus the larger HDD as I have an OG 20 gig I'd be trading in. Plus I have a play n' charge chord and a vga adapter. Doubt they'll take the play n'charge chord without a battery pack though.
 
[quote name='outkastx']Are games with a $2 base good for the 3/$10? Gamestop was trying to tell me it was only games higher than $2, but the promo reads as less than $2.[/QUOTE]

usually it has to be over a certain amount. this is my first time seeing it say "less than $x.xx", but what they mean is it has to be more than $2.00 so it has to be $2.01 and up (anything $2 and less are excluded)
 
[quote name='ohboy10451']how much does a used kinect cost?[/QUOTE]


Currently it's $69.99 for a preowned Kinect WITHOUT a/c adapter. I think it's $10 more for one with the adapter if you can find it. They're also giving a free preowned copy of kinect adventures with purchase of preowned kinect through 12/17
 
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