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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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PS3

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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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Thinking of getting Super Luigi / Mario U combo game with my B2g1 coupon from renewal. For anyone who bought this bundle does it come in an original case or was it a sleeve it came in? Last store I was at it was in generic package. Just curious. I like my collection to look nice on the shelf. And wow $20 trade value? It is $69.99 used.

 
desertsniper said:
Thinking of getting Super Luigi / Mario U combo game with my B2g1 coupon from renewal. For anyone who bought this bundle does it come in an original case or was it a sleeve it came in? Last store I was at it was in generic package. Just curious. I like my collection to look nice on the shelf. And wow $20 trade value? It is $69.99 used.
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Original case, artwork is what you see at GS.com
 
desertsniper said:
Thinking of getting Super Luigi / Mario U combo game with my B2g1 coupon from renewal. For anyone who bought this bundle does it come in an original case or was it a sleeve it came in? Last store I was at it was in generic package. Just curious. I like my collection to look nice on the shelf. And wow $20 trade value? It is $69.99 used.
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Yes, I have this one myself and I can also confirm it actually does come in a standard case with artwork matching the picture on GS.com

 
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nextisland said:
My uncle achmed that works at gamestop told me that all ghost editions are sold out at all stores
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My cousin Jermal confirms this. They stopped taking in preorders 2 days ago because of a lack or too many preorders (stupid zanzibar told me the former) most likely "sold out"
 
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I pre-ordered a couple of Maddens to get the 40% boost, I hate cancelling so Im just gonna pick them up and return them. I dont have any use for the credit right now anyway.

 
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Flash15 said:
isn't canceling better than returning in a sense? don't they track returns and if too much, boom?
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Damn, good point. GS really needs to change their policy regarding employees and canceled pre-orders, it's dumb as hell and I always feel bad when I cancel on someone.

 
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GameStop doesn't track returns. I you have a receipt and an unopened item you are well within your rights as a consumer to return an item you purchased within their specified policy time frame.

If you care about the person behind the counter its always better to return instead of cancel.

The only way you could get hemmed up for returns is if a junior detective flags you. So spread out if you can

Another tip is to for example move a few of your madden preorders to a game that's about to come out sooner. Pick it up return it.

That way it's different games instead of 1 game being returned multiple times
 
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When I worked there, I was told it was better to cancel than pick-up and return because pre-orders that get returned are flagged to make sure somebody wasn't trying to boost numbers. Then again, they said a lot of things were "flagged"

 
Following in z24buddy's footsteps and posting all WiiU base values.

Here is a complete list of Base TIV for WiiU games. New Items not currently in JP's database are in red.
 

Amazing Spider-man - $7 (7/12/14)

Amazing Spider-man 2 - $13 (7/12/14)
Angry Birds Star Wars - $3.50 (7/12/14)

Angry Birds Trilogy - $4 (7/12/14)

Assassin's Creed III - $1.50 (7/12/14)
Assassin's Creed IV - $3 (7/12/14)
Barbie Dreamhouse Party - $1.50 (7/12/14)
Batman Arkham City Armored Edition - $5 (7/12/14)
Batman Arkham Origins - $5 (7/12/14)
Ben 10: Omniverse - $1.50 (7/12/14)
Ben 10: Omniverse 2 - $2.50 (7/12/14)

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts - $4 (7/12/14)

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - $2 (7/12/14)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - $5 (7/12/14)
Call of Duty: Ghosts - $12 (7/12/14)
Darksiders II - $5 (7/12/14)
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut - $7 (7/12/14)
Disney Planes - $3.50 (7/12/14)
Donkey Kong Country TF - $20 (7/12/14)
Duck Tales Remastered - $5 (7/12/14)
Epic Mickey 2 - $3 (7/12/14)
ESPN Sports Connection - $4 (7/12/14)
Family Party 30 Great Games - $1 (7/12/14)
FIFA Soccer 13 - $2.50 (7/12/14)
Funky Barn - $1 (7/12/14)
Game Party Champions - $2.50 (7/12/14)
Game & Wario - $8 (7/12/14)
Hello Kitty Kruisers - $4 (7/12/14)
Hot Wheels World's Best Driver - $2.00 (7/12/14)
Injustice: Gods Among Us - $6 (7/12/14)
James Bond 007 Legends - $4 (7/12/14)
Jeopardy - $2.50 (7/12/14)
Just Dance 4 - $6 (7/12/14)
Just Dance 2014 - $7 (7/12/14)
Just Dance Kids 2014 - $3 (7/12/14)
Legend of Zelda Wind Waker HD - $16 (7/12/14)
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - $3 (7/12/14)
Lego City Undercover - $14 (7/12/14)
Lego The Hobbit - $11 (7/12/14)
Lego Marvel Super Heroes - $9 (7/12/14)
Lego Movie Videogame - $12 (7/12/14)
Madden NFL 13 - $2 (7/12/14)
Mario and Sonic 2014 - $10 (7/12/14)
Mario Kart 8 - $26 (7/12/14)
Mass Effect 3 Special Edition - $2.5 (7/12/14)
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - $10 (7/12/14)
NBA 2K13 - $5 (7/12/14)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - $5 (7/12/14)
New Super Luigi U - $8 (7/12/14)
New Super Mario Bros. U - $13 (7/12/14)
New Super Mario Bros. U/Luigi U Combo Disc - $20 (7/12/14)
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge - $3 (7/12/14)
Nintendo Land - $6 (7/12/14)
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures - $5 (7/12/14)
Phineas and Ferb Quest for Cool Stuff - $1.50 (7/12/14)
Pikmin 3 - $17 (7/12/14)
Rabbid Lands - $7 (7/12/14)
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing 2012 - $3 (7/12/14)
Rayman Legends - $10 (7/12/14)
Resident Evil Revelations - $6 (7/12/14)
Rise of the Guardians - $2 (7/12/14)
Scribblenauts Unlimited - $3 (7/12/14)
Scribblenauts Unmasked - $5 (7/12/14)
Sing Party - $2 (7/12/14)
Sniper Elite V2 - $3 (7/12/14)
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed - $6 (7/12/14)
Sonic Lost World - $7 (7/12/14)
Spongebob Squarepants Plankton's Robotic Revenge - $5 (7/12/14)
Super Mario 3D  World - $26 (7/12/14)
Tank Tank Tank - $3.50 (7/12/14)
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - $6 (7/12/14)
The Croods: Prehistoric Party - $2 (7/12/14)
The Smurfs 2 - $1.50 (7/12/14)
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct - $5 (7/12/14)
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist - $4 (7/12/14)
Transformers Prime - $3 (7/12/14)
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - $12 (7/12/14)
Turbo Super Stunt Squad - $2 (7/12/14)
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper - $2 (7/12/14)
Wheel of Fortune - $4 (7/12/14)
Wii Fit U with Fit Meter - $11.00 (7/12/14)
Wii Party U - $10 (7/12/14)
Wipeout 3 - $3 (7/12/14)
Wipeout: Create & Crash - $4 (7/12/14)
Wonderful 101 - $7 (7/12/14)
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 - $4 (7/12/14)
ZombiU - $1.50 (7/12/14)
Zumba Fitness World Party - $5 (7/12/14)

 
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Here is a complete list of Base TIV for WiiU hardware. New Items not currently in JP's database are in red.

Hardware
8GB Console - $120 (7/12/14)
32GB Console - $150 (7/12/14)

Nunchuck - $2.50 (7/12/14)
Wii U Microphone - $1 (7/12/14)

Wii U Remote Plus - $9 (7/12/14)

 
Here is a complete list of Base TIV for xb1 hardware. New Items not currently in JP's database are in red.

Hardware

Console (No Kinect)  - $200 (7/12/14)

Console (With Kinect) - $230 (7/12/14)

Accessories

AC Adapter - $30 (7/12/14)

Charge Dock w/ Battery - Other - $12 (7/12/14)

Charge Kit w/ Battery - Microsoft - $9 (7/12/14)

Charge Kit w/ Battery - Other - $8 (7/12/14)

Kinect - $25 (7/12/14)

Wired Headset - $6.50 (7/12/14)

Wireless Controller - $22.25 (7/12/14)

 
Here is a complete list of Base TIV for ps4 hardware. New Items not currently in JP's database are in red.


Hardware
Playstation 4 Console - $240 (7/12/14)

Accessories
Controller Charger Dock - $8 (7/12/14)

DualShock 4 Controller - $30 (7/12/14)

Eye Camera - $27 (7/12/14)

HDMI Cable - $1.50 (7/12/14)

Micro USB Charge Cable - $2 (7/12/14)

Mono Headset - $2.50 (7/12/14)
 
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I think this was asked a while ago but I can't find the posts: can you trade in the generic 320gb slim hard drives for 360 or does Gamestop only take official ones?
 
leecy said:
I think this was asked a while ago but I can't find the posts: can you trade in the generic 320gb slim hard drives for 360 or does Gamestop only take official ones?
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They are required to take in the official ones but some have had success trading in the generic ones. YMMV!

F.Y.I, in my region corporate circulated a memo regarding that since they were getting counterfeit hard drives for trade ins so at least where I live, GS's around here will not take anything but official Microsoft hdd.

 
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Trades today

***NOTE THE 10% COUPON IN THE APPS STACKED WITH THE 30% (PLUS 10% PRO) TOWARDS E3 GAME***

THE APP SEEMED PRETTY ON. I WILL HAVE TO DOUBLE CHECK A COUPLE THAT I THOUGHT CAME IN $.75 OR $1 LOWER THAN i THOUGHT BUT OTHERWISE IT WORKED WELL.

XBOX ONE

ASSASSINS CREED IV $16

XBOX 360

FUSION FRENZY 2  $1,50

JUST DANCE 4  $6

GUN $2

ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON $4

HUNTED DEMON FORGE $2

FAR CRY 3 $4

SUPERMAN RETURNS $2

STAR WARS CLONE WARS REPUBLIC HEROS $2

WWE SMACKDOWN VS RAW 2007 $5

LEFT 4 DEAD 2  $8

GHOSTBUSTERS $3.50

CABELAS AFRICAN SAFARI $1.50

HARRY POTTER ORDER OF PHOENIX $1.50

SONIC ULTIMATE COLLECTION $5

JURRASIC PARK $6

BEAUTIFUL KATAMARI $4

BLUE DRAGON $3

NEED FOR SPEED MOST WANTED (OLD) $8

NEED FOR SPEED UNDERCOVER $3.50 (DIDN;T MEAN TO TRADE THIS IN.. WAS IN MY PILE FOR ANOTHER STORE)

FAR CRY 2 $1.50

OPEN SEASON $2

NARUTO RISE OF A NINJA $2

HALF LIFE ORANGE BOX $8

ELDER SCROLLS goty $4

BUREAU XCOM $4

FIGHT NIGHT ROUND 4 $3

CARS 2 $5

UFC 2010 $5

NAMCO VIRTUAL MUSEUM $5

SAINTS ROW $3

TNA IMPACT $2

NEED FOR SPEED CARBON $7.50 (THOUGHT THE APP SAID $8)

JUST DANCE DISNEY PARTY $7

SESAME STREET ONCE UPON A MONSTER $2

ALICE MADNESS RETURNS $10 (GOT $15 WITH BONUS-WISH I COULD HAVE FOUND THE DISC DURING TARGET 300%- $30)

CSI DEADLY INTENT $2

BATTLESTATIONS MIDWAY $1.50

SKATE $2.50

WALL-E $2

GI JOE $1.50

COMMAND AND CONQUER KANE'S WRATH $5

COMMAND AND CONQUER TIBERIUM WAR $2.50

HISTORY CHANNEL CIVIL WAR NATION DIVIDED $2.50

COLLEGE HOOPS 2K7 $1.50

BURNOUT PARADISE $4

SPIDERMAN 3 $5

LEFT 4 DEAD $3

DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2 $5

CABELA'S BIG GAME HUNTER $3

CABELA'S ALASKAN ADVENTURE $3

LEGENDS OF WRESTLEMANIA $2.50

TONY HAWK'S PROJECT 8 $2

NASCAR 09 $2.50

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG $5

PS3

Spideman 3 Collectors $6

 
Should I offload Wolfenstein and Watch_Dogs, then "rent" them from GS? TIVs won't hold and damn, that 50% could do more harm than good.  :whistle2:k

 
SJD said:
Should I offload Wolfenstein and Watch_Dogs, then "rent" them from GS? TIVs won't hold and damn, that 50% could do more harm than good. :whistle2:k
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i would absolutly do so. you can do my favored rental methood and can beat both games quick. their tiv's will drop soon imo. less so for the current gen versions though
 
If the game costs 24.99 or more (for free shipping) it's better to rent games through the website. You get 30 days to return it instead of 7 so you can play games fully instead of rushing through it. Of course they have to have the game in stock first...

 
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matrix9280 said:
If the game costs 24.99 or more (for free shipping) it's better to rent games through the website. You get 30 days to return it instead of 7 so you can play games fully instead of rushing through it. Of course they have to have the game in stock first...
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Wah wah 30 day rental take my sweet time playing free games make em pay buawahaha wah wah
 
Bloodandbourbon said:
So how does the 50% extra trade in work. Can I get a example
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Console or games?

I'll assume you're asking about the 50% bonus traded in towards an XB1/PS4. It's simple. Trade in the console, like a PS4 perhaps which is worth $240 base value. You'll get 50% bonus on top of that base value($120) toward a NEW PS4 or XB1. So you're looking at a grand total of $360 toward a brand new PS4 or XB1 by trading in your console. Also it has been noted (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the 10% bonus trade in coupon does work with this offer. So you're looking at an extra $24, for a grand total of $384. Unfortunately the 10% Power Up Rewards membership bonus does not work on console trade ins. Only accessories or games.

 
Geco17 said:
Console or games?

I'll assume you're asking about the 50% bonus traded in towards an XB1/PS4. It's simple. Trade in the console, like a PS4 perhaps which is worth $240 base value. You'll get 50% bonus on top of that base value($120) toward a NEW PS4 or XB1. So you're looking at a grand total of $360 toward a brand new PS4 or XB1 by trading in your console. Also it has been noted (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the 10% bonus trade in coupon does work with this offer. So you're looking at an extra $24, for a grand total of $384. Unfortunately the 10% Power Up Rewards membership bonus does not work on console trade ins. Only accessories or games.
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I mean like trading in a ps3 and a xbox 360 towards a ps4. I have a 160gb ps3 slim and 250gb 360 slim. Just wondering what how much I would get.
 
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