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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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$3 for a xbox wired headset. I just might do that with the one i got in my holiday bundle. Better then it sitting there taking up space. Because I will never use it.
 
Few values from today

DS
Golden Sun Dark Dawn 4$

Wii
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 4$
Wii Sports 7$

No idea Tiger Woods and Wii Sports were still worth that much, been sitting under my bed for ages
 
About to sell my 360. Does the wireless controller need it's original battery pack? I only have a white controller with black rechargeable from play and charge...
 
[quote name='swim83']About to sell my 360. Does the wireless controller need it's original battery pack? I only have a white controller with black rechargeable from play and charge...[/QUOTE]

The battery cover is usually required. YMMV, but at my store, we accept the rechargeable battery if the charge cable is included. Unfortunately, you won't get the TIV for the pack or the cable, as it's included with the TIV of the 360.
 
all psp
metal gear solid peace walker $4
gta vice city stories $6
castlevania dracula x chronicles $3
silent hill origins $2
metal gear solid portable ops $2
asked values do not remember all under $2 did not qualify for trade three get ten
ultimate ghosts n goblins
gradius collection
final fantasy
twisted metal head on
 
This may be a dumb question but I couldn't find an answer for it.

Currently the Steal of the Week on Power Up Rewards is 25% additional trade-in credit towards purchase of a pre-owned product. I'm interested in seeing if I can find one of those new PS2 Slims that were converted to used and if this offer would stack with the trade-in 3 get $10. My gut tells me no because Gamestop doesn't stack often, but I figured I'd ask.
 
[quote name='Monoxide1986']This may be a dumb question but I couldn't find an answer for it.

Currently the Steal of the Week on Power Up Rewards is 25% additional trade-in credit towards purchase of a pre-owned product. I'm interested in seeing if I can find one of those new PS2 Slims that were converted to used and if this offer would stack with the trade-in 3 get $10. My gut tells me no because Gamestop doesn't stack often, but I figured I'd ask.[/QUOTE]

May have found my answer in the terms and conditions of the message.

"Cannot be combined with any other offer"

Great...
 
[quote name='sp00ge']Nope, the only thing that ever stacks with any offer is the 10% PUR bonus.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. Looks like the trade 3 get $10 is the better deal then.
 
TiVs 2/27

X360
NHL 10 - $2.50
Shrek the Third - $3.00

Wii
10 Minute Solutions - $2.50
Arcade Zone - $4.00
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party - $2.50
Family Party: 30 Great Games - $2.25
I-Spy Spooky Mansion - $5.00
MegaMind - $3.00
MySims Agent - $2.50
MySims Party - $2.50
Namco Museum Remix - $4.00
NHL 2k10 - $3.50
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis - $0.50
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature From the Krusty Krab - $3.50
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 All-Play - $2.50
Where the Wild Things Are - $1.00

PS3
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $1.50

3DS
Madden 3DS - $6.00

DS
Deal Or No Deal - $2.00
Drawn To Life: The Next Chapter - $2.50
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - $3.00
Lego Rock Band - $1.50
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - $7.00
MySims Kingdom - $0.75
MySims Skyheroes - $3.00
 
[quote name='iNFiNiTE HORiZON']If I traded in games towards one of the 30% bonus games, and I want to cancel that pre-order, will I lose the extra credit when I cancel?[/QUOTE]

No.
 
[quote name='iNFiNiTE HORiZON']If I traded in games towards one of the 30% bonus games, and I want to cancel that pre-order, will I lose the extra credit when I cancel?[/QUOTE]

I never lose the extra trade in credit when I cancel my pre-orders.
 
[quote name='gospelman']Will a 360 hard drive count as one of the 3 trade-ins needed for the $10 promo? Or is it strictly games?[/QUOTE]

Just games valued $2 or more (with additional restrictions such as no PS2 games, etc. qualify) so the HDD won't count toward the promo...
 
Just a quick question if anyone knows the answer:

Does the $25 trade in credit towards the purchase of a Vita for handhelds stack? i.e. If you trade in two handhelds you get $50?
 
[quote name='QuVat']Just a quick question if anyone knows the answer:

Does the $25 trade in credit towards the purchase of a Vita for handhelds stack? i.e. If you trade in two handhelds you get $50?[/QUOTE]

I don't think it does in the system, but that's probably something the store would override.
 
TIVs from yesterday, 2/27/12:

:ds: Dragon Quest IX - $5.00
:3ds: Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor Overclocked - $10.00
:ps3: Time Crisis Razing Storm - $6.00
:ps3: Metal Gear Solid 4 - $2.00
:ps3: Fallout New Vegas - $3.00
:ps3: Oblivion GOTY - $5.00
:360: Gears of War 3 - $13.00
:360: Dreamcast Collection - $4.00
:360: Crysis 2 - $4.50
 
Trade Values from 2/26:

Left 4 Dead (Xbox 360) - $4



Trade Values from 2/29:

Disney Universe (Xbox 360) - $14
Wii Party (Wii) - $9
Batman Arkham Asylum (PS3) - $6
Mario vs Donkey Kong: Miniland Mayhem (DS) - $10
LA Noire [regular version] (PS3) - $7
Call of Duty: MW2 (PS3) - $7
 
base values 2/29

360:
$15 250gb external hdd
$3 majin and the forsaken kingdom
$3 elder scrolls iv: oblivion
$25 call of duty mw3

ps3:
$15 ratchet & clank: all 4 one
$15 littlebigplanet 2 "MVC" -not sure what it was rung up as. I traded the SE that came with my BF ps3 bundle

ds:
$10 super mario 64 ds
 
[quote name='nintendofan9999']I asked my gamestop and was told

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 = 7$
Call of Duty World at War = 4$
Call of Duty Black Ops = 15$

All for PS3[/QUOTE]

Dang. Really $15 for Black Ops? I might have to do that.
 
[quote name='joker______']does anyone know if the TIV for batman arkham city?[/QUOTE]


Check the trade-in tracker. They have values up (one from 4 days ago too)...
 
Today, March 1st, 2011:

All PS3.

Uncharted 3 - 23
Time Crisis - Raizing Storm - 6
Sonic and Sega All Star Racing - 6
The sly Collection - 5
Killzone 3 - 8
Socom 4 - 5
Vanquish - 4
Resistance 3 - 15
Motorstorm Apocalypse - 14
 
All are base TIV 2/29/12

The Simpsons Game (Wii) $5
Wii Sports (Wii, duh) $8
Pokemon Platinum (DS) $$9
Pokemon Pearl (DS) $7
Pokemon SoulSilver -Game Only - (DS) $8
Pokemon Diamond (DS) $7
Rune Factory: A fantasy Harvest Moon (DS) $2
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road (PSP) $4.50
Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness (PSP) $4

After all promos however, I got $90.01 from the lot! and yes im a noob
 
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