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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. Second post has the values for games/hardware for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games/hardware for Nintendo consoles and the fourth post has the values for Nintendo handhelds. Fifth post has the values for games/hardware for Sony consoles and the sixth post has the values for Sony handhelds.

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.

WHEN POSTING VALUES:

Please try to follow the example below if possible. If you feel the need to use the system icons, please only use them once at and at the top of the list. Also always post the system it's for even if it's only on one system or the value will not get updated. I don't always know it and I'm doing these updates from work to keep them as updated as often as possible so I can't spend time searching for that info.

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Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

Anonymous GameStop Employee Xbox One/PS4 informations:

PART 1: So good news and bad news at Gamestop. Good news: ALL GS locations in the US are getting wi-fi this week! Not sure if they are open access points or closed. Also don't know if all the locations are getting the same connection like ATT Wi-Fi or if it varies by locale (ATT/Verizon/Comcast/Time Warner/Charter, etc.)

Bad news: There are two reasons for this. One, systems can now be tested to see if they are banned from XBox Live I believe, since you could do an online connection test and that touches XBox Live. But the 2nd reason that's more imminent; if you buy a PS4/XB1 and don't have internet access, Gamestop will hookup your system to download the Day 1 patch. Depending on speed of the GS connection and size of the files, this could greatly slow down the lines at launch and take up lots of employees time at the store post launch taking up 1 of each stores 2-3 registers.

Found out about this at the CoD launch so just wanted to pass the info along.

PART 2: So bad news on the Gamestop Wi-Fi situation:

1. The Wi-Fi is locked down with the password setup by each individual store manager but even if you got ahold of it ...

2. Everything someone would want to go to in a browser from gaming sites, to YouTube, to even news sites like cnn, foxnews, etc. are all blocked. Trying to access them gives you a blocked message from the firewall that's setup. Twitter/Facebook iOS apps worked but NFL Mobile and others w/video did not as they timed out. Don't use the YT app (just use the mobile site) so didn't try that. And even that doesn't matter because ...

3. It's as slow as molasses compared to 4G LTE or anything like Boingo, ATT, or any of the other public access points. So if you get behind a bunch of people w/o net access I feel sorry for you and I dread these launches now given the area I live in and our customer base's general lack of net access ...

PART 3: So GS has handed down a memo I'm sure is also going to apply for XB1 in that they count Friday as a pickup day so any PS4 not picked up before close of business on Saturday, Nov. 16 or any XB1 not picked up before Saturday, Nov. 23 is available first come, first serve to customers on Sunday the 17th or Sunday the 24th.

Anyone who has not picked up their system by mid-Saturday will be getting a call from one of the store's keyholders to find out what's up.

Your money won't disappear from the preorder system but that PS4/XB1 will be sold to someone else. You will be told you can call the store when you have acquired the money to pay it off and the next system that comes in after that call will be held for you for another 48 hours.

PART 4: So the info on the GS inTRAnet site I saw today says XB1 preorders can also get the 90% bonus trade on systems tomorrow if they want, although I'm sure there will be an event the following Sunday as well.

There is a SKU employees have to enter/scan to boost the trade. There was a sheet provided for the stores to print out to show what the full value of every system (including Ouya) would get base, w/30%, and with 90%.

The final part is YMMV but my store manager is letting any qualifying preorder customer who has traded their system in the last 30 days and still has their receipt to do a return/retrade to get the extra credit. YMMV on that of course.
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GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

New Games for $9.99 after trade of 2 eligible games (Ends Unknown)
GameStop.com said:
Spend less for the new games you want

Get new games for $9.99 or less when you trade 2 games

Customer may be responsible for sales tax. Net credit after promotion is $50.00 or greater, and must be applied toward the purchase of a new game. If applicable, excess credit remaining after purchase will be returned to the customer in the form of in-store credit. After promotion, cost to the customer will be $9.99 before tax, where applicable, for games priced at $59.99. Customer is responsible for any additional cost when purchasing games priced over $59.99. Eligible games must be traded in the same transaction as the purchase of an eligible new game. Not valid toward cash trades. Offer valid only when eligible items are traded. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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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30% extra credit on games, electronics & accessories trades towards select items. (Ends 12/29/13)
GameStop.com said:
30% extra in-store credit when you trade games, accessories, systems, smartphones or tablets toward these games:
CoD: Ghosts
Destiny
Disney Infinity
Just Dance 2014
FF 13: Lightning Returns
Thief
LEGO Movie The Game
South Park
Titanfall
Infamous: Second Son
Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze
Valid 8/19/13 - 12/29/13

In-store credit must be applied toward an eligible product. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Offer valid only toward items normally accepted in trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 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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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, 15,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22,,,

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 PowerUp Rewards 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
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.

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 PowerUp Rewards 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.

If I buy a used copy of a game that requires an online pass for multiplayer, will it come with an online pass?
If you purchase a used title published by either Sony or WB you get an online pass from GS on your receipt. That's also why the used copies are $55 instead of $48 when the MSRP is $60. No GS issued passes of games published by EA, THQ, etc. On those titles you're totally dependent on the previous owner not using the code.

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, 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
May or May Not Charge, Depending Upon County: Florida,

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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Traded my 4gb xbox 360 slim to best buy for a $100. Then went to gamestop and flipped the 250gb hard drive, extra controller, kinect, and a broken PS3 controller for a $102.15 after 30% bonus and 10% powerup. Basically $202 total for a xbox 360 that I don't use anymore. Picked up an xbox one controller with play and charge kit, and have almost enough left over for that black friday 1 year of PS+ for $29.99.

 
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Traded my 4gb xbox 360 slim to best buy for a $100. Then went to gamestop and flipped the 250gb hard drive, extra controller, kinect, and a broken PS3 controller for a $102.15 after 30% bonus and 10% powerup. Basically $202 total for a xbox 360 that I don't use anymore. Picked up an xbox one controller with play and charge kit, and have almost enough left over for that black friday 1 year of PS+ for $29.99.
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post the controller tiv please. I have an extra I could get rid off.
 
So I went into Gamestop today and picked up a copy of Battlefield 4 used. I had two coupons. The 25% off a Pre-Owned Purchase and a $20 Dollar of a Pre-Owned Game. When I was done, I figured with my trade ins (came to 12.49) I should have paid around $12, but paid 20. I was told you can use the coupons on the same order, but not on one single item. I was really tired and decided to just leave it, but was frustrated since that coupon expires tonight. He did scan both, but the system only let him use one. 

Anyway around this? I thought about buying another $20 off Pre-Owned Coupon and using it with the 25% off on NBA 2k14 before they closed tonight

 
Zolor23 said:
11/17/13

:360:

Max Payne 3 - $2
Saints Row The Third - $2.50 (shocking to me, confirmation by anyone else?)
Resident Evil 6 - $3.50
Spec Ops: The Line - $4
L.A. Noire The Complete Edition - $9
Portal 2 - $10

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Beyond : Two Souls - $18 (confirm?)
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GS finally got caught up with the rest of the world & quit charging $40 for used copies of SR 3.
 
They did a reprint of the game, combined with the fact that all games right before GTAV did bad (may have been great games but were woefully overshadowed) that it just doesn't hold as much value even though IV came out. (For instance normally a game will gain value when a new title is coming out soon).

MSUHitman said:
GS finally got caught up with the rest of the world & quit charging $40 for used copies of SR 3.
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PS3

Batman Arkham Origins $25

Battlefield 4 $27

Call of Duty Ghosts $27

AC IV- $27

Fifa 14 $25

PS4

Call of Duty Ghosts- $27

BF 4- $27

Killzone Shadowfall- $27

Knack $26

Injustice $27

NBA 2k14 $27

XBox 360

Call of Duty Ghosts $27

BF 4 $27

AC IV $27

Batman Arkham Origins $25

WWE 2k14 $25

3DS

Animal Crossing New Leaf $15

Mario Kart 7 $12

Pokemon X $17

Pokemon Y $17

Paper Mario $7

 
Traded my 320GB Xbox 360 this morning right at open. The EBC code for the 90% bump wasnt working so they told her to price overide the system from the base value of 80 to 152. I then purchased an xbox one controller and some other stuff and it then gave me the 30% bonus on the system, she must have not noticed because I effectively got 120% bonus and ended up with 197.60 for the system.

Xbox 360 320GB: $80

 
11/17

:psp:

PlayStation Vita $60

:3ds:

Nintendo 3DS $50

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D $13

Fire Emblem: Awakening $12

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon $12

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate $10

 
Don't know if anyone tried it but I asked one of the guys locally if anyone tried to trade in a ps4 towards the Xbox one. He told me corporate sent emails out 4 days ago saying reject ps4 trade ins today lol
 
NefariousMeans said:
Traded my 320GB Xbox 360 this morning right at open. The EBC code for the 90% bump wasnt working so they told her to price overide the system from the base value of 80 to 152. I then purchased an xbox one controller and some other stuff and it then gave me the 30% bonus on the system, she must have not noticed because I effectively got 120% bonus and ended up with 197.60 for the system.

Xbox 360 320GB: $80
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Whats this EBC 90% bump code you are referring to?
 
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How many pur points will I get for purchasing a XB1? Im thinking about just redeeming a $50 coupon for the fuck off it to use on the XB1.

What about the Zelda 3ds too?
 
kickrockz713 said:
How many pur points will I get for purchasing a XB1? Im thinking about just redeeming a $50 coupon for the fuck off it to use on the XB1.

What about the Zelda 3ds too?
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It's 10 pts per $1 on new purchases. Should be around 5,300 pts for the X1. The Zelda 3DS should be about 2,300 pts. My PS4 was 4,400 or so.

 
I have a AC4 trade up coupon from BB if anyone wants to trade for it. PM me. I honestly can't play another second of this game, so screw playing it again on XB1

Zolor23 said:
It's 10 pts per $1 on new purchases. Should be around 5,300 pts for the X1. The Zelda 3DS should be about 2,300 pts. My PS4 was 4,400 or so.
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Damn. Not as much as I was thinking. I guess I won't do it, I wanted to recoup at least half.
 
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PS3

Batman Arkham Origins $25
Battlefield 4 $27
Call of Duty Ghosts $27
AC IV- $27
Fifa 14 $25

PS4

Call of Duty Ghosts- $27
BF 4- $27
Killzone Shadowfall- $27
Knack $26
Injustice $27
NBA 2k14 $27

XBox 360

Call of Duty Ghosts $27
BF 4 $27
AC IV $27
Batman Arkham Origins $25
WWE 2k14 $25

3DS

Animal Crossing New Leaf $15
Mario Kart 7 $12
Pokemon X $17
Pokemon Y $17
Paper Mario $7
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hopefully batman holds after bf as i plan on getting it at bestbuy. thanks for the update :)
 
This may be a dumb question but alas, can you use a $25 coupon on a $25 amazon card and pay nothing?  I have used $10 off ones before but never tried to just get a free one.

 
X1 SOTW Coupon is now live

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Hopefully no override is needed when trading in an iPad. Expiration date on the coupon is 12/8

 
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Is that price for the Steal of the Week coupon right? 50% bonuses aren't that few and far between. First making us put it towards the expensive Xbone games, and then charging 5,000 points isn't a steal for anyone other than Gamestop. Maybe it was only supposed to be 500 points like the previous Steal of the Week coupons, but somebody at Gamestop messed up.

 
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X1 SOTW Coupon is now live

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Hopefully no override is needed when trading in an iPad. Expiration date on the coupon is 12/8
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So I went in yesterday to trade in my last iPad and use the 50% trade in SotW coupon to pay off my PS4(not ready for it yet)....and the manager (who is cool as shit), told me that after he overrode the 50% for me on Monday, that he got a call(or email) from Loss Prevention asking him why he gave me $529.xx for the iPad when they sell it for $449.99.......he made sure to tell them that there were no limitations on the coupon and he made the decision to do this for me(like I said, cool, right?).....anyway, he could only give me $449.99 towards...so I just had him do the 30% and will just have PUR refund me the points.........

Just a heads up!

 
KinGAdRocK said:
So I went in yesterday to trade in my last iPad and use the 50% trade in SotW coupon to pay off my PS4(not ready for it yet)....and the manager (who is cool as shit), told me that after he overrode the 50% for me on Monday, that he got a call(or email) from Loss Prevention asking him why he gave me $529.xx for the iPad when they sell it for $449.99.......he made sure to tell them that there were no limitations on the coupon and he made the decision to do this for me(like I said, cool, right?).....anyway, he could only give me $449.99 towards...so I just had him do the 30% and will just have PUR refund me the points.........

Just a heads up!
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I got ~$380 for a 32GB iPad 2 (WiFi) yesterday. Had to pick up a $30 Dualshock 4 charging cradle, but I'm not complaining. Came out to $350 which I went and used right away on Amazon Giftcards. Was considering getting in on that $200 Target deal, glad I didn't. Had to call up a few times because the coupon wasn't applying and it wouldn't let him do an override for 150% Trade-in credit on the iPad so what he did was credit me the rest on the Amazon cards.

Gamestop sells the model for $380 so they aren't making any kind of profit. $380 is way overpriced anyways since you can pick it up for $200-250 on eBay.

 
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