[mcnickolov]

Well I have an old "vcr" Xbox I wouldn't mind taking in, but I would have to trade in a limited edition controller. And I'm not sure I want to do that...

[shrike4242]

Well I have an old "vcr" Xbox I wouldn't mind taking in, but I would have to trade in a limited edition controller. And I'm not sure I want to do that...

Pick up a used one from Amazon Warehouse Deals or from a GS store, bundle that with your VCR system trade-in so you can keep your LE controller. 

[mcnickolov]

Pick up a used one from Amazon Warehouse Deals or from a GS store, bundle that with your VCR system trade-in so you can keep your LE controller.

[mcnickolov]

Yeah might have to try something like that, but kind of seems like more work than it's worth. Especially seeing as how you'll probably never be able to find a switch in store....

[Keen314]

Will you apologize to him when it turns out he's right?

Totally. And I'll apologize for all the name calling I did too.

[Taijipanda]

Copying this from the other gamestop thread.

 

So it turns out it is $200 for the OG PS4, looks like $150 base + $50 trade in boost. However it *HAS* to be traded toward the switch. I tried two stores. The first store wanted me to pay for the remaining cost of the bundle (which would arrive next friday) as I didn't have the spare cash I had to pass. The second store would not allow me to do the trade unless they had switch's in stock. 

 

I had hoped to slap it on a trade card but them's the breaks. Hope this is helpful to anyone who was curious. 

[inkcil]

I'm all over this...although I will miss the show.

[ChiefBrody1027]

Somebody in the GS trading thread report it is 150 for OG PS4 and 50 bonus credit. Thus 200. But it has to be traded in for a switch. That user tried two different stores. One wanted the rest paid off and the other required the switch to be in stock. So I guess that clears the issue up.

Can we get along now?

[ihadmail]

I just got off the phone with my loca store. An OG 500gb PS4 jumped to $200 when the credit was applied toward a switch.

The SM didn't even know about this promotion. He asked me "is this mr ihadmail (he used my real name)" when I confirmed it he told me which day they are scheduled to get their 5 switches.

[Sonic Boom]

I like pictures. 8/11 - 8/20

[Keen314]

The up to means as long as no refurb fee is needed & all components are included, you get the stated amount. Try again troll.

Sorry I asked for proof for this deal that someone else has since verified is real.

[MPoWeRM3]

I like pictures. 8/11 - 8/20

The fine print's too small.

 

Question, what so special about the Switch?  It's a hybrid system but to me, it doesn't do either side well. It's too weak to be a home console and it's not all that portable to be a portable. It's software line up is meh (subjective of course). It's controller doesn't have a traditional d-pad so forget any fighting game... and $40 buys just half of the controller. All accessories are robbery pricing. 

 

I do have the Wii and Wii U so I'm not anti-nintendo... well just anti-nintendo of america but that's another story. 

[NeoMonk]

Damn has vanilla PS4 really dropped that much in value? ouch

[appleseed127]

The fine print's too small.

Question, what so special about the Switch? It's a hybrid system but to me, it doesn't do either side well. It's too weak to be a home console and it's not all that portable to be a portable. It's software line up is meh (subjective of course). It's controller doesn't have a traditional d-pad so forget any fighting game... and $40 buys just half of the controller. All accessories are robbery pricing.

I do have the Wii and Wii U so I'm not anti-nintendo... well just anti-nintendo of america but that's another story.

It's not really that special. I felt the same you do now. I got the switch at launch and basically just sat there unopened for the first few weeks I had it. Only reason I opened it was because my kids wanted to play with it. After watching them have fun I gave it a try and it's a pretty fun system. The game lineup is really lacking, especially if you the the wiiu games they remade for them. The portable aspect of is the best part for me. I'd say if you have the games on wiiu, then just stick with that until a game that you want to play comes out for the switch. Splatoon 2 is fantastic though. I've been hooked since day 1 and I feel that game alone has finally justified my switch purchase.

[SchmidtA99]

For a OG PS4 trade in what stuff do you need to bring in? System, hdmi cable, power cable, and controller? Cause I'm not sure where my micro usb charging cable is for the system. Or can I just throw in any micro usb charging cable?

[gmsick]

The fine print's too small.

Question, what so special about the Switch? It's a hybrid system but to me, it doesn't do either side well. It's too weak to be a home console and it's not all that portable to be a portable. It's software line up is meh (subjective of course). It's controller doesn't have a traditional d-pad so forget any fighting game... and $40 buys just half of the controller. All accessories are robbery pricing.

I do have the Wii and Wii U so I'm not anti-nintendo... well just anti-nintendo of america but that's another story.

There really isn't anything special about it. Your analysis pretty much summed it up to the tee. The shilltrolls will call you a Nintendo hater if you don't absolutely bend over for king Reggie like they do. So get used to that. Lol! That said it's the exclusives that makes it worth buying. Agreed on the accessories too. I got lucky and got a pro controller off of CL for $30 though.

[Taijipanda]

For a OG PS4 trade in what stuff do you need to bring in? System, hdmi cable, power cable, and controller? Cause I'm not sure where my micro usb charging cable is for the system. Or can I just throw in any micro usb charging cable?

I grabbed a generic micro usb charging cable I had lying around, didn't get any questions about it. 

[SchmidtA99]

I grabbed a generic micro usb charging cable I had lying around, didn't get any questions about it. 

Thanks. I wasn't sure about that. I still need to call my local gamestops to see if they have any Switch systems in. Or when they will be getting them. To see if I do the trade in it will hold a console for me. So I don't have to try and show up when they open and hope I get one. Which is an odd thing to say 5 months after the launch of a system.

[Hoping]

Saw like 10 switches at a local target today in the same mall as a gamestop. That gamestop said they only had web bundles. Will the promo work with web in store bundle orders too? Btw this is the Bay Area where switches are always out of stock.

[MSUHitman]

Stores are supposed to be getting standalone units either on Tuesday or Wednesday. 5-20 units per store is what I was told.

[Corgstradamus]

The fine print's too small.

 

Question, what so special about the Switch?  It's a hybrid system but to me, it doesn't do either side well. It's too weak to be a home console and it's not all that portable to be a portable. It's software line up is meh (subjective of course). It's controller doesn't have a traditional d-pad so forget any fighting game... and $40 buys just half of the controller. All accessories are robbery pricing. 

 

I do have the Wii and Wii U so I'm not anti-nintendo... well just anti-nintendo of america but that's another story. 

I mostly play the Switch as a handheld and I think it's fantastic. It's perfect for lying in bed or on the couch and relaxing. For fighting games it does have a few fightsticks, which some might say is the only real way to play a fighting game. I like the games that are on the Switch and if there is something that's multiplat, I almost always prefer to get it on the Switch because of the flexibility. The Switch actually has some interesting downloadable titles like Ironcast, Shepy, Master Blaster and I'm sure some others. I do agree with you about the prices of the accessories. 

I am also a huge fan of handheld consoles. Up until the Switch came out, I would play my Vita daily. 

[progman3]

  just got rid of my old Vita on Wednesday, and now I see this. win some, lose some

[Cnstntidnty]

I mostly play the Switch as a handheld and I think it's fantastic. It's perfect for lying in bed or on the couch and relaxing. For fighting games it does have a few fightsticks, which some might say is the only real way to play a fighting game. I like the games that are on the Switch and if there is something that's multiplat, I almost always prefer to get it on the Switch because of the flexibility. The Switch actually has some interesting downloadable titles like Ironcast, Shepy, Master Blaster and I'm sure some others. I do agree with you about the prices of the accessories.

Have you seen the fight stick recently released by 8bitdo? Pretty nice

And all their other controllers(nes,snes) work with the Switch also.
I tried my NES one from them, works well.

[Mike_77712]

Nice, i really want to get rid of my ps4 but it won't read dual layered discs properly like Uncharted 4. Could i still trade it in?

[defgufman]

Nice, i really want to get rid of my ps4 but it won't read dual layered discs properly like Uncharted 4. Could i still trade it in?

Yes

[gindias]

http://www.gamestop....jrB2xDQmT8fokqQ
Someone earlier posted the link on the GS site, jackass.
No wonder people don't feel comfortable posting on CAG anymore. If you're not in the cool kids club then F off is the attitude around here anymore.

This really bothers me, this used to be a cool site until this crap started happening around here. I've been visiting a long time now and for the last 6 months it has been like romper room meets the hoarders around here.

[Thatguy1513]

Nice, i really want to get rid of my ps4 but it won't read dual layered discs properly like Uncharted 4. Could i still trade it in?

Yes but you might get hit with a $50 refurb depending on how throughly you test it

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Does GS accept a 3DS with a cracked screen? I bet the refurb fee is significant. I ask because a pawn store near me has a 3ds with a cracked screen for $15. It turns on but the upper screen is 80% ed. 

[blackbeard4886]

Does GS accept a 3DS with a cracked screen? I bet the refurb fee is significant. I ask because a pawn store near me has a 3ds with a cracked screen for $15. It turns on but the upper screen is 80% ed. 

"Hardware exclusions include: Consoles with parental controls that can’t be removed. PS Vitas with cracked screens or severely scratched screens. PS3 systems that will not power on/yellow light shutdowns. Handheld Systems that will not power on with the charger plugged in. Systems known to be modified. Hardware with severe cosmetic damage to the extent of being clearly un-repairable, or to an extent that clearly renders it ineligible for resale (i.e. severe or unsightly scratches, cracked cases, exposed internal components). Systems infested with insects or any other creatures. Systems with specific cosmetic identifiers."

 

 

Says only Vitas with cracked screens they do not take.

[Taijipanda]

"Hardware exclusions include:  Systems infested with insects or any other creatures."

 

Holy Shite that's nasty. People who deal with the public really should be paid more.