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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:

GameStop.com Information (will post it when they update it)

Extra $5/$10 per game on XB1/PS4 games (Ends 4/6/14)
GameStop.com said:
Get an additional $5 in-store credit when you trade 1 PS4 or Xbox One game. Plus, get an additional $10 each when you trade in 2 or more PS4 or Xbox One games. Valid 3/24/14 - 4/6/14
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. Offer valid through 4/6/14.

Extra 30% on Games/Accessories traded towards select games (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
Receive up to 40% extra in-store credit when you trade any games or accessories toward the following games:
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Watch_Dogs
  • Destiny
  • LEGO The Hobbit
  • Elder Scrolls Online
  • MLB 14 The Show
Valid 4/7/14 - 4/28/14

Extra 30% on Media Player trades (Ends 4/28/14)
GameStop.com said:
30% Extra In-Store Credit when you Trade Any Media Player Valid 4/7/14 - 4/27/14
Offer not valid on cash trades. By trading your device you release GameStop from any claim relating to the product (including, but not limited to, loss of the device or its contents, any music, pictures, or other data stored on it.) Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Offer good in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam only. Void where prohibited. Offer valid 4/7/14 through 4/27/14.

Guaranteed $40 trade-in credit for Infamous Second Son (Ends 4/20/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $40 In-Store Credit When you trade inFAMOUS Second Son on PS4 by 4/20/14. Valid 3/21/14 - 4/20/14
$40 value is net value after trade. Valid only toward PS4 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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.

Guaranteed $30 trade-in credit for Titanfall (Ends 5/7/14)
GameStop.com said:
Guaranteed $30 In-Store Credit when you Trade Titanfall on Xbox 360 Valid 4/8/14 - 5/7/14
$30 value is net value after trade. Xbox 360 versions. Offer valid only while new game is priced at $59.99. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible 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.

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, 21,22,23,,

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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It is listed online on their trade in value page. And I got the bonus today.
Well, would you look at that?

"*Select games include: South Park Stick of Truth, Titanfall, Infamous: Second Son, Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes, Thief, and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze."

What a weird place to hide it. Thanks for the heads-up!

 
Really? Woooo! Don't have to do a pre-order then lol and I actually want Metal Gear.
I would hold off... apparently the reviews are that it is like chapter one of a good game that should be 10 chapters.
There is a speed run already where someone did it in TEN MINUTES...

$30 is still $30, don't expect a full fleshed out game for that price tag...

 
I would hold off... apparently the reviews are that it is like chapter one of a good game that should be 10 chapters.
There is a speed run already where someone did it in TEN MINUTES...

$30 is still $30, don't expect a full fleshed out game for that price tag...
ehh i'll check the TIV and see. i've heard it's really quick, but I'll probably pick it up.

 
It is listed online on their trade in value page. And I got the bonus today.
Thanks. Hopefully it does it automatically. I always run in to employees who don't know to scan the sheet from the book.

Well, would you look at that?

"*Select games include: South Park Stick of Truth, Titanfall, Infamous: Second Son, Metal Gear V: Ground Zeroes, Thief, and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze."

What a weird place to hide it. Thanks for the heads-up!
Yeah, that's really wierd. I wonder if someone added it quickly without thinking.

 
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I would hold off... apparently the reviews are that it is like chapter one of a good game that should be 10 chapters.
There is a speed run already where someone did it in TEN MINUTES...

$30 is still $30, don't expect a full fleshed out game for that price tag...
the dude that did the 10 minute speed run always played like 6 hours before that to unlock a bunch of stuff, lol.

 
I read in another the titanfall thread that if you trade in toward the titanfall bundle you get both the 50% and 30% bump. Can anyone verify. If so, you could trade the Xbone and get over $500 bucks. I doubt that this will work since I haven't seen it on here though. Thanks in advance.
I traded in my 360 with a bunch of games/accessories for the titanfall bundle. I got the 50% on the 360 and 30%( actually 40% cuz or pur) on all my games/accessories.
 
lmao wow. yeah but i rather not spend actual money. I could get it for ~$20 with the bday coupon. Decisions...
If my math is correct, you can buy it for $19.60 at Gamestop and trade for $19.80 at Best Buy when you're done. This is assuming PUR, bday coupon, GCU, and no tax when using credit. If there was a used PS4 copy near me, I would do that.

 
If my math is correct, you can buy it for $19.60 at Gamestop and trade for $19.80 at Best Buy when you're done. This is assuming PUR, bday coupon, GCU, and no tax when using credit. If there was a used PS4 copy near me, I would do that.
That's a good deal. Thanks. I wonder what the TIV is at GS.
 
If my math is correct, you can buy it for $19.60 at Gamestop and trade for $19.80 at Best Buy when you're done. This is assuming PUR, bday coupon, GCU, and no tax when using credit. If there was a used PS4 copy near me, I would do that.
Good thing you brought up BB. I wasn't going to play it again until next week. I might as well finish it tonight since its getting that much. Payed $24+tax for it so not losing too much.
 
What happens when you trade stuff toward a game that's already released but not enough to buy it?  Is that Gamestop's way of doing layaway?

 
Can I use $20 off coupons (from redeemed points) for a pre-order pickup as well as a 15% off coupon in my rewards account? Or is it one or the other?
 
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What happens when you trade stuff toward a game that's already released but not enough to buy it? Is that Gamestop's way of doing layaway?
With something that's already released, I always assumed you had to pay the remainder on the spot with cash, debit, or whatever. I never asked otherwise, but I don't think that layaway method is possible. Maybe someone else can correct me if I'm wrong.

 
GS employee told me earlier today that there's a new list of games to preorder to get 30% more coming Sunday. From what I remember it includes and a few others I can remember...

Mario Kart 8
MLB The Show
Watch Dogs
 
Does anybody know if returning a game counts against it in terms of sales figures? I want to buy MGS: GZ to trigger the 30% bonus, since it is the cheapest game on the list, but I don't want to boost the sales figures of that money-stealing game by one single game.

 
GS employee told me earlier today that there's a new list of games to preorder to get 30% more coming Sunday. From what I remember it includes and a few others I can remember...

Mario Kart 8
MLB The Show
Watch Dogs

Hopefully the slim AC adapter stays at a good price.

Should be able to pay them off good. :)

 
Does anybody know if returning a game counts against it in terms of sales figures? I want to buy MGS: GZ to trigger the 30% bonus, since it is the cheapest game on the list, but I don't want to boost the sales figures of that money-stealing game by one single game.
What a stupid question. The only thing being boosted is your post on here because that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. You are hardcore dog.
 
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Does anybody know if returning a game counts against it in terms of sales figures? I want to buy MGS: GZ to trigger the 30% bonus, since it is the cheapest game on the list, but I don't want to boost the sales figures of that money-stealing game by one single game.

Dumbest post in this topic...that's saying a lot.
 
Ok yall ready for this scheme to turn gamestop credit into cash?

I'm going to trade in my xbox one for $450.  I'll get $8 for the mic, and 44 for titanfall.  A total of 503.

I will return the wii u I buy and get 503 in trade credit given you have to trade a new gen console towards a wii u/ps4/xbox one. 

Once i get the 503 I will go to Eb games with my trade credit and buy prepaid visa or mastercard gift cards.

YES, that's right eb games sells prepaid mastercard and visa gift cards and yes you can use gamestop trade credit at eb games.

Anyone see a problem with this?  To think I was actually going to eat $50 bucks selling it for a lesser value on craigslist moahaha

Why use your trade for kindle gift cards when you can get straight cash with eb's prepaid gift cards?  I'm not sure if there's a fee involved with these prepaid gift cards but in the long run it's nominal compared to trading for cash at gamestop.

Here is the link - the offer is at the bottom of the page.

http://www.ebgames.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/

 
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Ok yall ready for this scheme to turn gamestop credit into cash?

I'm going to trade in my xbox one for $450. I'll get $8 for the mic, and 44 for titanfall. A total of 503.

I will return the wii u I buy and get 503 in trade credit given you have to trade a new gen console towards a wii u/ps4/xbox one.

Once i get the 503 I will go to Eb games with my trade credit and buy prepaid visa or mastercard gift cards.

YES, that's right eb games sells prepaid mastercard and visa gift cards and yes you can use gamestop trade credit at eb games.

Anyone see a problem with this? To think I was actually going to eat $50 bucks selling it for a lesser value on craigslist moahaha

Why use your trade for kindle gift cards when you can get straight cash with eb's prepaid gift cards? I'm not sure if there's a fee involved with these prepaid gift cards but in the long run it's nominal compared to trading for cash at gamestop.

Here is the link - the offer is at the bottom of the page.

http://www.ebgames.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD94dVu8lqQ

That link is EB Canada

 
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Yea since i have a eb games and a gamestop within a mile from each other I'm still going to check on sunday.  If they sell prepaid visa/mastercard in canada I think there's a chance they will in the states as well.

If they do it could potentially blow the roof off this place!

 
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Yea since i have a eb games and a gamestop within a mile from each other I'm still going to check on sunday. If they sell prepaid visa/mastercard in canada I think there's a chance they will in the states as well.

If they do it could potentially blow the roof off this place!
If you're close to Canada your plan might just work. Not sure how GS credit moves to EB Games Canada though (I'd assume there'd be some kind of exchange rate). Probably not worth the hassle.

 
Yea since i have a eb games and a gamestop within a mile from each other I'm still going to check on sunday. If they sell prepaid visa/mastercard in canada I think there's a chance they will in the states as well.

If they do it could potentially blow the roof off this place!
Wow..

I'm going to bed.
 
I live in NY lol - prob not worth a 3 hour drive though.

Ughhh - gonna be stuck with like $700 in gs credit!

Maybe I'll just trade in the xb1 tomorrow get 10k pur rewards points $503 =10060 points, get a ps4 new and open it just to trade it in for 397.5 and lose 2.50 since no sales tax with trade credit in my state. So I'll lose 2.50 but gain roughly 8k more pur rewards points compared to just returning it and getting 400 back. 18000 pur points for 2 trades sweeet.  Then I'll buy the wii u and return that 2 week later.  Prob won't get flagged since it's only 2 trades and 1 return.

Does anyone know if last weeks pur rewards coupon $10 more for trading a next gen game will stack with the titanfall $40 promotion?  I bought that coupon for 5k points like a idiot but since then realized it probably won't stack.  If all else fails I'll request a refund for the points claiming their website wasn't working when I wanted to use the coupon last week.  Would be nice though if I could get $54 for titanfall using last weeks pur steal of the week coupon : )

 
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What a stupid question. The only thing being boosted is your post on here because that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. You are hardcore dog.

Dumbest post in this topic...that's saying a lot.
Hm, at first I thought I might have said something wrong when two people called my post dumb, but it turns out that it was just one person, and that one person is a troll. Newsflash, MGS is not that good a game, and GZ is the biggest rip-off in video game history. It will forever go down in infamy, believe me.

 
Even if they did sell these cards I'm not paying the activation fees on them when kindle cards are just about as good as cash with no fees.
 
Even if they did sell these cards I'm not paying the activation fees on them when kindle cards are just about as good as cash with no fees.
yea they are helpful but not even close to being as good as cash. The fees are small beans if you really need the money for food, car repair, bills ect.

 
So basically I spent about $622.50 cash to trade in 2 AWD PS4's for $912.50 worth of stuff - an XB1 Titanfall Bundle, $275 Amazon credit, $137.50 GS credit, and 28K PUR Points. Not too bad, but would have been better had I sold the Titanfall digital code and got the physical copy instead. And if there was an EB games with prepaid cards around here, wow..

 
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