How much is the trade-in value of a problematic PS3 at GameStop?

My PS3 has a problem: Whenever I turn it ff by switching the source off, or unplugging it from the wall socket, I have trouble turning it on. The sensor that turns it on is problematic, which makes me have to rub my finger against it for about 10 minutes before it finally works. I can turn it on and off through the controller by pressing the PS button, no problem, though.

So how much do you think I'd get out of that old piece of trash (note: 80gb black phat version)

Also, tell me if I can do this:

Go in with the PS3 and get a new one, then leave (25$ dollar in-store credit bonus for hardware trade-in)

Go in with MW2 and get Black Ops (20$ in-store credit bonus for trading MW2 for Black Ops deal)

Go in with Army of Two: TFD, Far Cry 2, Killzone 2 and GTA IV and picking up whatever else I might like (20% bonus in-store credit for trading in 4 games)

The reason I ask is because, on the website, they say none of the trade-in deals can be combined. But there's no problem if I do it on separate stores or on separate days, right?

You should be able to do all of those offers at different stores or the same store the next day, you might even be able to just do one deal come back an hour later and do another one but that might be pushing it depending on the worker.

You should be able to do all of those offers at different stores or the same store the next day, you might even be able to just do one deal come back an hour later and do another one but that might be pushing it depending on the worker.

TROD_BING

can someone tell me how much I'd get out of my PS3? :(

If they take it about $150 - $160 USD

Gamestop wont buy a broken anything and you'll get 35 + shipping off ebay if your lucky. To have Sony fix it will cost $180 and you'll get a 3 month warrenty. My 3rd Ps3 broke again on the 4th month and went in the trash can. For what it cost to repair your better off getting a new slim 4g 360 $199 +1yr warrenty

Yeah I have a broken PS3 80gig as well. Too much to repair so I use it as a PS2.

Gamestop wont buy a broken anything and you'll get 35 + shipping off ebay if your lucky. To have Sony fix it will cost $180 and you'll get a 3 month warrenty. My 3rd Ps3 broke again on the 4th month and went in the trash can. For what it cost to repair your better off getting a new slim 4g 360 $199 +1yr warrenty

GrizzlyBear1976

Gamestop WILL buy broken systems. As long as it can turn on they will buy it but you will get hit hard for it. If the system works but no in perfect condition you will get probably half of what they would normally get you, You are probably looking at $40-60 depending on your PS3.

Gamestop does their own repairs on systems.

Well if you don't tell them it's broken you'll get the full trade in value because they never check the systemsfor themselves. I think it's about $120not includingall the trade in bonuses.

Well if you don't tell them it's broken you'll get the full trade in value because they never check the systemsfor themselves. I think it's about $120not includingall the trade in bonuses.

ElPadilla

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Well if you don't tell them it's broken you'll get the full trade in value because they never check the systemsfor themselves. I think it's about $120not includingall the trade in bonuses.

Guaracy-

I work at GameStop and we're supposed to test them every time, but not very thoroughly. I can't remember the exact amount it trades in for (it's around $105) and with the extra $25 you'd be looking at close to $130. Plus the games and stuff. If you notice them trying to turn it on, but they're having trouble with it just say "oh you can turn it on with the controller" or something like that and hopefully they'll do that and you get full credit :)

[QUOTE="Guaracy-"][QUOTE="ElPadilla"]

Well if you don't tell them it's broken you'll get the full trade in value because they never check the systemsfor themselves. I think it's about $120not includingall the trade in bonuses.

Ospov

I work at GameStop and we're supposed to test them every time, but not very thoroughly. I can't remember the exact amount it trades in for (it's around $105) and with the extra $25 you'd be looking at close to $130. Plus the games and stuff. If you notice them trying to turn it on, but they're having trouble with it just say "oh you can turn it on with the controller" or something like that and hopefully they'll do that and you get full credit :)

I used to work at GameStop a couple of years ago and our district never supplied us with a testing station so we never tested anything. They wanted us to use the GameStop TV set up and it was a pain in the butt to disconnect GameStop TV, connect the system, test the system, disconnect the system, and reconnect GameStop TV. I would take just about any trade except for systems that had obvious physical damage. GameStop doesn't pay it employees enough to care anyways.

[QUOTE="Guaracy-"][QUOTE="ElPadilla"]

Well if you don't tell them it's broken you'll get the full trade in value because they never check the systemsfor themselves. I think it's about $120not includingall the trade in bonuses.

Ospov

I work at GameStop and we're supposed to test them every time, but not very thoroughly. I can't remember the exact amount it trades in for (it's around $105) and with the extra $25 you'd be looking at close to $130. Plus the games and stuff. If you notice them trying to turn it on, but they're having trouble with it just say "oh you can turn it on with the controller" or something like that and hopefully they'll do that and you get full credit :)

Bring it to GS and find out for yourself, the worst they can do is tell you no.

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[QUOTE="Guaracy-"] Seriously?! Well that's amazing. If they do decide to test it, like the poster above said, I'll get hit hard by I don't mind. I just hope they don't check it :)Guaracy-

I work at GameStop and we're supposed to test them every time, but not very thoroughly. I can't remember the exact amount it trades in for (it's around $105) and with the extra $25 you'd be looking at close to $130. Plus the games and stuff. If you notice them trying to turn it on, but they're having trouble with it just say "oh you can turn it on with the controller" or something like that and hopefully they'll do that and you get full credit :)

[QUOTE="Ospov"]

[QUOTE="Guaracy-"] Seriously?! Well that's amazing. If they do decide to test it, like the poster above said, I'll get hit hard by I don't mind. I just hope they don't check it :)Guaracy-

I work at GameStop and we're supposed to test them every time, but not very thoroughly. I can't remember the exact amount it trades in for (it's around $105) and with the extra $25 you'd be looking at close to $130. Plus the games and stuff. If you notice them trying to turn it on, but they're having trouble with it just say "oh you can turn it on with the controller" or something like that and hopefully they'll do that and you get full credit :)

Or maybe it will decide to work for that split second and scrape you through. Best of luck either way :P

Probably close to $200 in cash or just a bit more than that in store credit?

You can try to take it to gamestop. Just pray that it works well when they are testing it lol.

Probably close to $200 in cash or just a bit more than that in store credit?

CheekyIchi

GS wouldn't give you $200 for a brand new Ps3, what makes you think he's get that much for one that doesn't even work correctly?