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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 for Microsoft devices. Third post has the values for games for Nintendo devices. Fourth post has the values for games for Sony devices. Fifth post hardware values. Sixth post is open for expansion/reorganization.

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.

Upcoming Promotions:



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


$50 Extra In-store Credit, Select Systems
(3/3/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get $50 extra in-store credit when you trade any Wii U, PS3 or Xbox 360 system

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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.[/QUOTE]


50% Extra In-store Credit on all Games Traded (3/3/13)
[quote name='GameStop.com']Get 50% extra in-store credit for every game you trade

Offer not good on cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Trade-ins subject to manager approval. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer vailid 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.[/QUOTE]


GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID(thanks Xfactor4)​
THE GAMESTOP USED GAME PRODUCT ID "CRACKED":

:gc:=916xxx
:360:=952xxx
:ps2:=938xxx or 939xxx
:wii:=917xxx
:psp:=935xxx
:ds:=919xxx
:ps3:=930xxx
:gba:=914xxx​

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,,,,,,,

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 EDGE 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
Playstation 2: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller (Must be a DualShock2) *Fat unit requires either back cover or network adapter*
GameCube: Console Unit, Power Cable, A/V Cable, Controller
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. They will not, however, take RROD 360 consoles. There may be stores that still do it, but official policy is to not take them in.

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 EDGE 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, Florida, 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
No Information Yet:

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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[quote name='DWulf']Did you make any other recent purchases? The link says that I have $262 in credit, which is what my balance was before I purchased the Fire Emblem 3DS bundle last week, so there's some delay in the updating of that value.[/QUOTE]

Heh, thanks for the info. In fact, last week I picked up my pre-ordered copy of Fire Emblem and used trade in credit. Makes sense now.
 
:ps3:Family Guy:Back to the Multiverse $16
:ps3:NCAA Football 13 $18
:ps3:NBA 2K13 $22
:ps3:Rockband 2 $0.20:lol: (was used to get to 6 games)
:ps3:Rockband 3 $10
:ps3:Twisted Metal $15
 
[quote name='mabuhay13']Does GS take a PS3 with the YLOD?[/QUOTE]

Yes as a refurb as long as the warranty seal is intact. If they won't, ask for the DM's phone number and file a complaint or go to a different store if that's an option.
 
Okay, so any word on potential new trade in promos? I didn't get a chance to finish Far Cry 3 this weekend like I had planned, so I could trade it in with the six for the extra 30%, but I'm also not sure there are six games I want to unload.
 
[quote name='unkleEL']2/15

Xbox 360
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - $5
Dead Space 3 - $22
Aliens: Colonial Marines - $23[/QUOTE]

Only $22 for Dead Space huh? Well that sucks. Anyone know the TIV for Amazing Spiderman (PS3)?
 
[quote name='Royal High Knight']Only $22 for Dead Space huh? Well that sucks. Anyone know the TIV for Amazing Spiderman (PS3)?[/QUOTE]

It was about $10 or so yesterday when I called.
 
[quote name='sninh']There will be a 50% bonus for at least monday through sunday[/QUOTE]

Sweeeeeet!!! Glad I decided not to do any trade ins today. I just hope some values don't drop in the mean time.
 
[quote name='sninh']There will be a 50% bonus for at least monday through sunday[/QUOTE]

Thanks for posting. I was minutes away from trading 2 sets of 6.
 
[quote name='sninh']There will be a 50% bonus for at least monday through sunday[/QUOTE]

YES. Been waiting patiently for another 50 percent bonus deal.
 
[quote name='Vap']Sweeeeeet!!! Glad I decided not to do any trade ins today. I just hope some values don't drop in the mean time.[/QUOTE]

Values always drop for 50%. But I'm still happy to finally unload some titles ever since Best Buy's values have been nuked to death.
 
[quote name='sninh']There will be a 50% bonus for at least monday through sunday[/QUOTE]

Will there be a stipulation to purchase a pre-owned title or just a plain-jane 50% trade-in bump for PUR members? I want to build credit towards a PS4 :p !
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']Yes as a refurb as long as the warranty seal is intact. If they won't, ask for the DM's phone number and file a complaint or go to a different store if that's an option.[/QUOTE]

Alright, thanks for the info. I called a couple of the stores and they said, "It has to at least power up." and "No, we don't take YLOD." I figured they should since they take RROD...
 
[quote name='mabuhay13']Alright, thanks for the info. I called a couple of the stores and they said, "It has to at least power up." and "No, we don't take YLOD." I figured they should since they take RROD...[/QUOTE]

The store that said as long as it powers up is correct. Just make sure to have the component/composite cables, power cable, controller, and charging cable so that it's complete.
 
[quote name='Deader2818']Might be time to trade in Borderlands 2.[/QUOTE]

Beware BL is $38 used now so the TIV has dropped. Also the 4th DLC is coming out either next month or in April.
 
Wish I had known about the 50% returning. I did the trades 30 minutes before the post informing the deal. Lost $19.60 in tiv :cry:.

2/17/13.

:360: Darksiders II : $15
:360: Walking Dead : $13
:360: Left 4 Dead 2 : $16
:360: Kingdoms of Amalur : $15
:360: Portal 2 : $15
:ps3: Portal 2 : $15
:wii: Zumba Fitness: Join the Party : $9
 
Looks like it's just a blanket 50% promo trade-in.

Sweet looks like I need to go through my game library and hope values don't drop much
 
I'm sorry if this has been answered before, but I want to trade in my old Xbox fat, and I have all of the cords, but no controller to go with it. How much of a hit will I take without a controller?
 
[quote name='CAGkrazy']Hope to hear tivs of games early tom to help me decide if i should drop by bestbuy again[/QUOTE]

I don't know if you've looked at Best Buy's TIVs lately but they're pretty much abysmal.
 
[quote name='DemonsMaster']I don't know if you've looked at Best Buy's TIVs lately but they're pretty much abysmal.[/QUOTE]
I think he meant to buy games from BB (President's day sale and the weekly deals) and trade them to GS while the goings hot.
 
[quote name='DealSeeker2U']I think he meant to buy games from BB (President's day sale and the weekly deals) and trade them to GS while the goings hot.[/QUOTE]

ahhh that makes much more sense hahah
 
[quote name='MSUHitman']$35-$40 as that's the current price of a used/new MS wireless controller.[/QUOTE]

Thank you. Looks like there's no reason to trade it in since 40 bucks is about how much the TIV for the fat Xbox is. And, since I'm trading in games as well, I won't be able to combine the offers. Thanks again!
 
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Today for 360
Rayman Origins 8
SWTFU 2. 6
NBA 2K12 7
Conan .85
Battelfield BC2 1
Prototype 2 6

Quote Twisted Metal 15

And I also asled for all my flipper friends and Mickey 2 was 15.

I meant to take in Lego Batman 2 but forgot. If anyone is in and gets to ask that would be cool.
 
[quote name='mrclutch']
And I also asled for all my flipper friends and Mickey 2 was 15. [/QUOTE]:shock:

$11.99 -> $24 (after PUR)?! Yes, please! :bouncy:
 
[quote name='The Holy Pretzle']^ Trades for $15, 60% of that's $9, he's turning those $12 into $24.[/QUOTE]


Lol! Thanks! I was too hyper, then figured it out a second later so I deleted the post.:lol:
 
[quote name='killercane']Someone reported that GS doesnt take Link's Crossbow Wii any longer but they in fact do. .03 TIV for next time they run the trade 2-6 promotion.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for correcting the false information.
 
I'm looking into trading my old fat Xbox 360, but my front USB cover on the face plate is broken. I was wondering if anyone could let me know if GameStop would accept it or not?

Thank you.
 
[quote name='killercane']Someone reported that GS doesnt take Link's Crossbow Wii any longer but they in fact do. .03 TIV for next time they run the trade 2-6 promotion.[/QUOTE]

I had a handful of games rejected last time I went in for the tiered trade promo. I was told if the game was under .05, they can't take it. A few of them were old PS3 sports titles...
 
[quote name='ShinSolidus']Thank you. Looks like there's no reason to trade it in since 40 bucks is about how much the TIV for the fat Xbox is. And, since I'm trading in games as well, I won't be able to combine the offers. Thanks again![/QUOTE]

You'd still get the $50 promo in credit but yeah you lose essentially the base amount.
 
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