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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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360

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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neonon19s said:
For a $22.50 diffrence it would be smart to trade in the kinectless xbone and sell Kinect separate wouldn't it?
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At this time, yes. Here's the caveat, you better do it now because the market will be flooded w/ the Kinect. We don't know how much the Kinect will be as a standalone peripheral, so I would hold onto it if you like it and will trade in your Xbox to a company. Gamestop really will adjust their systems to make the margin better for us Kinect owners imo. $100 is a new standard pricing difference, so depreciation has to kick in.

 
Oh, I would like to add another thing. I looked on Amazon's TIV, and there's a $100 difference. Kinect version is better to own. 

 
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Get More toward a New PS4!
Valid 6/9/14 - 6/15/14
Trade any PS3 (12GB) or Xbox 360 (4GB or original) and get $100 toward the purchase of a new PS4. Trade any PS3 (20GB or Higher) or Xbox 360 (250GB or Higher) and get $150 toward the purchase of a new PS4.

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I mean... if the base value is correct it's like $397 TIV for a PS4, and I'm paying tax so it's about a $30 investment for a newer warranty + points.

I guess... it might be worth it for me if they do release the PS4+Vita bundle this week. Could trade in my PS4 and original Vita for upgrades... seems like such a hassle though :/

By warranty are you actually buying a warranty from Gamestop or talking about the one that comes w/ the new system?

EDIT: Wasn't really asking about the flipping of cheap PS4s, I can understand that. I was just wondering if people were trading in their personal ones for some reason.

 
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Flash15 said:
holy crap lol and did you get a ban or anything? gah damn
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Nope, never got banned. Of course there are about 11 different Gamestop stores in a 15 mile radius of me, so that helped a lot. Whenever one store got suspicious, I laid low on that store for a while.

Needless to say the $14/yr membership was well worth it considering I got my xbone, PS4, and all the games that have been released for each system for free :)

But I'd say I've probably put about $500 of my own cash into it and they cycled it through with promos and flips.

 
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PrinnyOtaku said:
I mean... if the base value is correct it's like $397 TIV for a PS4, and I'm paying tax so it's about a $30 investment for a newer warranty + points.

I guess... it might be worth it for me if they do release the PS4+Vita bundle this week. Could trade in my PS4 and original Vita for upgrades... seems like such a hassle though :/

By warranty are you actually buying a warranty from Gamestop or talking about the one that comes w/ the new system?

EDIT: Wasn't really asking about the flipping of cheap PS4s, I can understand that. I was just wondering if people were trading in their personal ones for some reason.
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Pretty sure just the 1 Year Warranty that is covered by Sony.

Some people got them from the warehouse used so it is beneficial.

Also since the launch consoles seemed to have more problems, I'm sure that is another reason.

 
I've been planning on getting a PS4 soon.  I've got about $185 in GS credit.  Now I need to decide if I should trade in my original 60GB PS3 towards it.  This is the one that is backwards compatible.  Its still my primary blu-ray, Netflix and Amazon player in the basement and I'm loathe to give it up, but $150 is pretty tempting.  The PS4 will be going in the living room for playing games so it won't be replacing my PS3 for the stuff I use it for now,

 
PrinnyOtaku said:
I mean... if the base value is correct it's like $397 TIV for a PS4, and I'm paying tax so it's about a $30 investment for a newer warranty + points.

I guess... it might be worth it for me if they do release the PS4+Vita bundle this week. Could trade in my PS4 and original Vita for upgrades... seems like such a hassle though :/

By warranty are you actually buying a warranty from Gamestop or talking about the one that comes w/ the new system?

EDIT: Wasn't really asking about the flipping of cheap PS4s, I can understand that. I was just wondering if people were trading in their personal ones for some reason.
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Depends on your state. In texas, they don't charge tax so if I wanna just swap ps4s they charge like 5$ or straight up if I have a couple bucks in trade credit.

 
Sorry for the format I had it on an excel sheet and didn't feel like retyping everything

Edit: Weirdest thing, one of the Gamestop workers told me there is a glitch in the system where the Cash trade-in's for iPads and iPhones are coming up the same as credit trade-ins. Bonus don't stack but something worth noting. Not sure if glitch in system or not. 

360

Left 4 Dead

3

360

Portal 2

8

PS4

Bound by Flame

20

PS4

Infamous Second Son

25

PS4

Murdered: Soul Suspect

20

PS4

Thief

12

PS4

Wolfenstein: The New Order

23

XB1

Thief 

12

PS3

Batman Arkham City GotY

3.5

PS3

Batman Origins

10

PS3

Borderlands Game of the Year

5

PS3

Defiance

0.50

PS3

Diablo 3

14

PS3

Disagaea D2: A Brighter Darkness

5

PS3

Dishonored

2

PS3

Elder Scrolls Skyrim

6

PS3

Far Cry 3

5

PS3

Final Fantasy XIII

1.5

PS3

Final Fantasy XIII-2

4

PS3

Heavy Rain

2.5

PS3

Hitman Trilogy

6

PS3

Infamous Collection

8

PS3

Jak and Daxter Collection

8

PS3

Just Dance 4

7

PS3

Kingdom Hearts Remix 1.5

12

PS3

Lightning Returns

14

PS3

Midnight Club: LA Complete

4

PS3

Playstation All-Star Battle Royal

3

PS3

Rayman Origins

6

PS3

Ni No Kuni

6

PS3

Bioshock Ultimate Rapture

8

 
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iduncurr said:
Sorry for the format I had it on an excel sheet and didn't feel like retyping everything

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Below, I reformatted your list for JP's sanity....

Thanks for the values!

XB1

Thief - $12

Xbox 360

Left 4 Dead - $3
Portal 2 - $8

PS3

Batman Arkham City GotY - $3.5
Batman Origins - $10
Borderlands Game of the Year - $5
Defiance - $0.5
Diablo 3 - $14
Disagaea D2: A Brighter Darkness - $5
Dishonored - $2
Elder Scrolls Skyrim - $6
Far Cry 3 - $5
Final Fantasy XIII - $1.5
Final Fantasy XIII-2 - $4
Heavy Rain - $2.5
Hitman Trilogy - $6
Infamous Collection - $8
Jak and Daxter Collection - $8
Just Dance 4 - $7
Kingdom Hearts Remix 1.5 - $12
Lightning Returns - $14
Midnight Club: LA Complete - $4
Playstation All-Star Battle Royal - $3
Rayman Origins - $6
Ni No Kuni - $6
Bioshock Ultimate Rapture - $8

PS4

Bound by Flame - $20
Infamous Second Son - $25
Murdered: Soul Suspect - $20
Thief - $12
Wolfenstein: The New Order - $23

 
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And I just realized they didn't give me the extra 30% for preordering far Cary 4...god this is annoying when they don't do this shit.
 
$150 for my PS3 super slim is really tempting. I have a backlog, but odds of ever playing the games are pretty low.

Sigh. What to do!
 
so the new promo is limited to 1 system only. Tried trading in a 20gb 360 and a 40gb ps3 at the same time, computer only gave me the bonus on the ps3 and not on both systems traded in. Had a cool manager, she spent 30 minutes trying to get the promo to work on both, tried two ps3s toward a ps4 and then tried it with just the 360 and then with a different 360. Their computer system only gives you the promo on whichever console gets you more credit. got lucky though, manager just manually gave me the credit, ymmv on that. 

150 for  a 40gb PS3 is still good but there goes my plan of trading in 3-4 360s/PS3s at a time. Think I'll just let my back up account get banned and just keep buying and returning to get the bonus 1 console at a time.  

 
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Megamania said:
Pretty sure just the 1 Year Warranty that is covered by Sony.

Some people got them from the warehouse used so it is beneficial.

Also since the launch consoles seemed to have more problems, I'm sure that is another reason.
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I got a launch console and it started taking forever to install games and had really bad frame rate issues when I tried to play watch dogs. So the trade in towards a new one worked out well for me. (esp. With no tax on credit purchase in GA)
 
Over the phone estimate.

Xbox 360 4GB E Model is $50 Store Credit

and 250GB Model is $55.

The above prices do not include any promotions/bonuses.

 
Donut2922 said:
How would a ban have anything to do with a website crash?
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Obviously they tracked his IP and blocked him from loading the site!

From today 6/9:

:vita: 4GB Memory Card - $3.80

:vita: 8GB Memory Card - $7.20

:vita: Need for Speed Most Wanted - $7

:wiiu: Walking Dead Survival Instinct - $6

EDIT: was most wanted, not sure why I typed underground

 
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Donut2922 said:
How would a ban have anything to do with a website crash?
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Probably was logged in to pur or something. I hope I don't run into a ban myself in store, have traded in around 3 xbox ones and 3 ps4s and about to trade another xbox one in...lol. Craigslist folks just giving them away to me XD

 
Does anyone know if I would be able to trade in a PS4, PS3, and XBOX 360 for a new PS4 and all the promos stack? $150 for each PS3 and XBOX 360 and 397 for the PS4?

 
biggie2123 said:
Does anyone know if I would be able to trade in a PS4, PS3, and XBOX 360 for a new PS4 and all the promos stack? $150 for each PS3 and XBOX 360 and 397 for the PS4?
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nope, tried it this morning at two different locations. you get either 100/150 depending on which model it is on the first system you're trading in and that's it, it wont stack multiple times and it doesn't stack with the other current 50% promo.

 
The solution, at least for those with credit to front and a little time on your hands, is to trade in one system for the bonus and buy a PS4 return it to a gift card and then buy another one after trading in the second system and using the remainder of the first gift card.

I wouldn't do it a bunch of times, but a return/ rebuy doesn't really hurt anyone. Honestly, my store will probably let me run it all without walking out the door.

 
jfh2c said:
The solution, at least for those with credit to front and a little time on your hands, is to trade in one system for the bonus and buy a PS4 return it to a gift card and then buy another one after trading in the second system and using the remainder of the first gift card.

I wouldn't do it a bunch of times, but a return/ rebuy doesn't really hurt anyone. Honestly, my store will probably let me run it all without walking out the door.
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yeah im going to take a shot tommow if they are giving this much credit for ps4 they must be in die need for systems. my store is pretty good and go in there ofton.

 
TimboSliceGB said:
yeah im going to take a shot tommow if they are giving this much credit for ps4 they must be in die need for systems. my store is pretty good and go in there ofton.
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Yeah, generally they want the trades. Whenever I am thinking about doing a big trade that I think I might run into trouble on I pretty much always go to the mall. Mall stores usually don't get a ton of trades (if there are other options nearby) because of the hassle that comes with having to carry stuff in with you. They will usually bend over backwards for a big trade.

 
What do you think the chances are that I could trade in a PS3 for the $150 towards a PS4 promotion and then return the PS4 for a gift card and buy a Xbox One with it?

 
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