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NEW THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic/334650-gamestop-trade-in-values-xxvi-values-available-on-ios-app-upcoming-50-bonus-with-coupon/

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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Game1

Game2

Game3

PS3

Game1

Game2

Game3

Current Promotions/Information:

From GameStop employees on CAG:

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

None Currently.

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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Joe Fongul said:
I'm regretting trading in DW8XL:CE so soon but since Tecmo Koei have decided not to patch the game in the US, I would rather get the Steam version instead (the PS4 version of DW8XL:CE has annoying fog in the background).
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Did Tecmo-Koei really confirm they weren't going to patch it over here? I know they've been quiet regarding a patch, but I didn't know they confirmed they weren't working on one.

 
YellowGameboyColor said:
Ugh alright I gotta get in on this. The coupon applies an extra 10% from the base value right? So if a game had a tiv of $25 you'd get $12.5 (bonus) + $2.5 (PUR) + $2.5 (coupon) ?
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Yes XD it is glorious.
The employee who did my trade in was like, shocked at my total, that they were like "wow, I need to give you a high five..."

 
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Wii - Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword - $20 / $34 with 50/10/10 %bonuses

Wii U - Just Dance 2014 - $12 / $20.40

3DS - Bravely Default - $17 / 28.90

PS4 - 275 / 385 with mario kart 8 ( was told he would be fired if he let me walk out without paying the entire pre-order off ) + 10% GI coupon.

had to do 2 different transactions because i was getting only 40% for the games (pre-order 40% promo overrides 50% and does not include an extra 10% for PUR) GI coupon is ymmv, some employees just wont scan it, because they do not think they are allowed to stack promos. this guy didnt say anything and scanned it for both transactions and just handed the coupon back to me after.

when i renewed PUR in march the employee told me all accounts were being converted to digital and GI was going out of print, i explained that to an employee and he just let me keep one of their stack of GI magazines 

 
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Base TIV from 5/5/14:

DS

Mario Kart DS  $12

:360: Xbox 360

Amazing Spider-man 2  $20

:wii: Wii

Mario Kart Wii  $15

:ps4: PS4

Lego Marvel Superheroes  $20

I only posted base values for games that can still get an updated date or amount in the OP. All told, with the 70% total bonuses after coupon I got about $652 of trade credit on 5/5 for 21 games. Came out so well that I was feeling generous and did a $20 Make-a-Wish donation.

 
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Vigilante said:
If you don't mind, could you post the SKU for the Make-A-Wish entry on your receipt? While I was able to make a donation at one of the GSs I visited this weekend (I don't have that receipt on me at the moment), two others didn't have the barcode or SKU handy to ring up the donation, despite knowing what I wanted to do. It would certainly help to have the SKU handy in that sort of situation.
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Hey, not sure if this got answered for you, but the numbers on the receipt for Make-A-Wish donation are as follows:

070004 007/000

Not sure if only the first part is the SKU or if you need the whole thing. Also, my store had a barcode to scan for the donation SKU taped to the register.

 
Dragunz said:
NBA 2K14 for next gen systems is back up to $24 base via GameStop website. Titanfall for X1 also dropped a dollar to $26.
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Thanks for the heads-up. I wish PS3/360 copies had their TIVs brought back up--they're still at $39.99 new, which probably means that's the new MSRP.

 
https://www.gamestop.com/PowerUpRewards/SiteResources/i/banners/sotw_051914.jpg

https://www.gamestop.com/PowerUpRewards/SiteResources/i/banners/sotw_051214.jpg

Next two SOTW suck ass.  If the Make a Wish coupons work on smart phones/media players, they are much better.

Also, there's apparently a trade promo that you get $40 credit for certain games when trading towards a copy of CoD Ghosts for PS4/XB. (trade select game and get CoD for $19.99 or less)

According to the sign I saw yesterday it's been going since the 28th of April.

 
Darby27 said:
Also, there's apparently a trade promo that you get $40 credit for certain games when trading towards a copy of CoD Ghosts for PS4/XB. (trade select game and get CoD for $19.99 or less)

According to the sign I saw yesterday it's been going since the 28th of April.
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Oh, so that's what that promo was--I saw it on a display as I was leaving a GS this weekend that I don't usually visit, and I didn't get a chance to see what was on the list. If someone can post the list, it would be greatly appreciated.

 
Here's my trade in list (values shown are with 60% bonus, then base price)

Xbox One
Dead Rising 3 - 17.00
Titanfall - 27.00
Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes - 12.00

Wii U
Game & Wario - 9.00
Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge - 3.00
LEGO City Undercover - 20.00
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 - 6.00

Xbox 360
Persona 4 Arena - 8.00
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 - 4.00
LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 - 7.00

Wii
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - 20.00

PS3
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - 5.00

DS
Phoenix Wright Trials and Tribulations - 4.00
Professor Layton and the Last Specter - 3.00
LEGO Battles Ninjago - 6.00
New Super Mario Bros - 15.00
Super Scribblenauts - 2.50
Mario Kart - 12.00

3DS
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask - 6.00
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team - 17.00
LEGO Friends -7.00
Frozen: Olaf's Quest - 7.00
Paper Mario: Sticker Star - 7.00
Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward - 7.00
Brain Age: Concentration Training - 4.00
Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy - 7.00
Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - 17.00
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney - 4.00
Spider-Man: Edge of Time - 3.00

Vita
Street Fighter X Tekken - 5.00
Persona 4 Golden - 8.00

I didn't know this, but apparently if you're paying with trade-in credit, you don't get taxed (which makes sense i guess, since you aren't actually buying something). So I got a total of $447.20 and bought a PS4, $25 Amazon Kindle GC and a PS Move controller.
 
Vigilante said:
Thanks for the heads-up. I wish PS3/360 copies had their TIVs brought back up--they're still at $39.99 new, which probably means that's the new MSRP.
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Nba2k14 - 360 - 17
Doesn't list a ps3 value on the website , I'll find out when ups shows up . So if they're still 40$ new kinda strange it went up 2 $ but I'll take it .
 
chair_home said:
I didn't know this, but apparently if you're paying with trade-in credit, you don't get taxed (which makes sense i guess, since you aren't actually buying something). So I got a total of $447.20 and bought a PS4, $25 Amazon Kindle GC and a PS Move controller.
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That depends on what state you're in. One of the opening posts in this thread lists the states in which trade-in credit isn't taxed.

Kevlar338 said:
Nba2k14 - 360 - 17
Doesn't list a ps3 value on the website , I'll find out when ups shows up . So if they're still 40$ new kinda strange it went up 2 $ but I'll take it .
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Thanks, I'll take it, too, if the PS3 version's TIV also rose $2; at the very least, it would make me glad I didn't take my copy in last night.

 
Vigilante said:
Oh, so that's what that promo was--I saw it on a display as I was leaving a GS this weekend that I don't usually visit, and I didn't get a chance to see what was on the list. If someone can post the list, it would be greatly appreciated.
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I'll see if I can grab a picture of the sign later today. Not sure whether I'll be going by that store today or not though.

 
Darn, I should have traded in FFX/X-2 for Vita last night--now that used copies are $27.99, I have little doubt the base will drop before too long (currently holding at $15 according to GS.com), plus it wouldn't have been difficult to rebuy a copy with the b-day coupon and come out ahead a bit (+ net some PUR points). I just don't think I'll be able to get to a GS until Friday at the earliest...

 
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As of 5/6/14

Game - Base (Promos 50% + 10% + 10%)

PSP

Valhalla Knights - 0.50 (0.85)

Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron - 0.30 (0.51)

Resistance: Retribution - 0.76 (1.29)

DS

Mega Man Zero Collection - 4.00 (6.80)

3DS

Dual Pen Sports - 0.76 (1.29)

Vita

LittleBigPlanet - 6.00 (10.20)

PS3

Metro: Last Light - 8.00 (13.60)

Battlefield 4 - 15.00 (25.50)

Super Street Fighter IV - 2.50 (4.25)

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist - 10.00 (17.00)

Final Fantasy XIII-2 - 5.00 (8.50)

Prototype 2 - 2.00 (3.40)

Dark Souls - 7.00 (11.90)

Resident Evil: Revelations - 6.00 (10.20)

Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY - 1.50 (2.55)

Batman: Arkham City - 2.00 (3.40)

Batman: Arkham Origins - 13.00 (22.10)

Total --> 143.34

Going back for another round tomorrow :D

 
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darkvulture said:
figured :( i don't understand why i can't play the game without the disc then
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You can - heck, I've never even had the disk in my system. Played the early access beta which I downloaded, and that patched up to the final version at release - I just had to enter the serial # from the case.

chair_home said:
I didn't know this, but apparently if you're paying with trade-in credit, you don't get taxed (which makes sense i guess, since you aren't actually buying something). So I got a total of $447.20 and bought a PS4, $25 Amazon Kindle GC and a PS Move controller.
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This depends on what state you're in - I get taxed regardless. :whistle2:( Oh well, I still don't get taxed from Amazon (yet....).

 
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CaseX said:
My questions is: who the heck keeps buying these power supplies such that they're in such high demand and still have that TIV? My power supply has never konked out on me. Lol.
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In surfing other parts of CAG outside deals, it seems Slim power supply failures are the No. 1 reason why a Slim fails.
 
darkvulture said:
figured :( i don't understand why i can't play the game without the disc then
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It's because you installed it from the disc. I had the same issue. Figured I'd save bandwidth and just install from the disc and then it required the disc to play it. I deleted the install, just downloaded the client from PSN instead, and don't need the disc.

 
I just got an email about some Xbox One event on Friday. I wonder if it means better TIVs for the PS4 and PS4 games towards the X1 and some games? 

 
As of 5/7/14
Game - Base (Promos 50% + 10% + 10%)

DS

Zoo Tycoon - 0.50 (0.85)
InuYasha: Secret of the Divine - 1.50 (2.55)
Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll - 0.76 (1.29)

3DS

Bravely Default - 17.00 (28.90)

PS3

Dark Souls II - 25.00 (42.50)
Call of Duty: Ghosts - 18.00 (30.60)
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $13.00 (22.10)
Injustice Ultimate Edition - 20.00 (34.00)
Grand Theft Auto V - 22.00 (37.40)
FF XIII: Lightning Returns - 17.00 (28.90)
Diablo III - 17.00 (28.90)
Beyond: Two Souls - 14.00 (23.80)

Total --> 281.79

Probably going to finally get a PS4 xD
 
jvang117 said:
As of 5/7/14
Game - Base (Promos 50% + 10% + 10%)

PS3
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $13.00 (22.10)
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I think I speak for everyone when I shake my fist and swear since that went up $2 base today... %*#&
After everything I only got $18.70... $3.40 for one game... can't wait as the day goes on and more and more people report higher values...

 
Idk if anybody has mentioned it, but in the front of the recent Game Informer there is a coupon code for 10% extra in trade, and it does stack with both the 50% extra and PUR pro.
 
Hemi said:
I think I speak for everyone when I shake my fist and swear since that went up $2 base today... %*#&
After everything I only got $18.70... $3.40 for one game... can't wait as the day goes on and more and more people report higher values...
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I went in today expecting $11 as base too. Sorry about that, fellow CAG ;(
 
IamPro said:
BREAKING NEWS: Malaysia Flight 370 gone missing
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Stop messing with him. No one is going to believe that a huge Boeing plane can just mysteriously disappear. Pfffft.

Same value as in the OP; just new date (ended up being $42.50 with all bonuses; good thing I waited before sending it in to Amazon for $38...).

PS3 :ps3:

MLB 14: The Show - $25 (5/7/14)

 
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Very happy about getting more than I expected today. Here are my values for 5/7:

3DS:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - $17

Wii-U:

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD - $20

Together both games managed to give me enough to pay off Mario Kart 8 in full, and when I get that, I'll have Wind Waker HD back. Horray! 

 
Does anyone know if there's a TIV difference between the older GC compatible Wii consoles and the newer non GC compatible ones? Also do they count the included Wiimote as part of the console trade in or do you get extra for that as an accessory?

 
excellen said:
Does anyone know if there's a TIV difference between the older GC compatible Wii consoles and the newer non GC compatible ones? Also do they count the included Wiimote as part of the console trade in or do you get extra for that as an accessory?
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Don't trade in your wii it's not worth very much. Also you have to include a wiimote and nunchuck since that what's a wii comes with.
 
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