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Gamestop- Trade in your Wii U for $120 plus $75 extra
- Thread starter Admiral Woofington
- Start date
Considering that there's no BC & that Wii Us are only gonna get harder to find now that they're discontinued, I think I'll hang onto mine.
The Wii U was discontinued, that's why.
Art Vandilay
Member
Seems like a really good deal. Nintendo is currently selling refurbished Wii U's on eBay for $200.
WordsintheWater
Member
Got a spare Xbox One I don't need, may end up doing this, plus I have a 100 gift card from Gamestop. My brother already bought one, but this deal is sweet as hell.
On my way to trade in my One S in about 30 minutes. A little disappointed about the Switch price, but knocking it down to $100 and getting rid of the large paperweight on my TV stand really helps soften the blow.
Alcotholic
Banned
I'll probably do it.
I trade in consoles and games frequently. I value games as singular, individual experiences, so I don't feel attached to anything I own. Plus I'm moving soon, so I need to get rid of things. This looks to be a decent deal.
I trade in consoles and games frequently. I value games as singular, individual experiences, so I don't feel attached to anything I own. Plus I'm moving soon, so I need to get rid of things. This looks to be a decent deal.
Hispanic! At the Disco
Member
They have plenty left. I'll just preorder in store and cancel my online order.
Vermillion
Banned
Until I have Smash in my hands... no.
One Eyed Willy
Member
I own 2 Wii U's because my wife wanted to play splatoon with me. I'll be trading in 1 of them for deal, rad.
Hispanic! At the Disco
Member
I talked to someone at a local gamestop and they told me it ends Jan 22. I'll spend this next week playing all my 3DS games then goodbye! I did the math and after I trade in everything I want to i'll only owe $20! 
HiredN00bs
Member
This. You can play every Nintendo console game on a Wii U, except ones made for Switch.
secretanchitman
Member
I was going to trade it in but then I love Smash 4 way too much and since my Wii U is hacked to play GCN games and more, I can't just give it up yet. Plus I have the Wind Waker HD edition and I feel like it will be rare since it was the only LE produced for it.
Whenever the Smash 4 port is announced, then I'll sell it.
WordsintheWater
Member
Thanks so much for making a thread OP, I just bought a Switch with 35 dollars out of pocket. Got 200 dollars for my 500 GB Xbox One and used my 100 dollar gift card that was given to me as a gift.
Twenty7KVN
Member
Yup i'm taking advantage of this tomorrow, going to see if I can add me 3ds as well. If all goes well I can get a switch and a game for $80.
Traded mine in. Considering I only had Super Smash Bros for the console and it was stashed away in my closet , I traded it in for a total of 195$ with smash bros i was over $200
they're definitely gonna port Smash to the Switch at some point. so I don't think I lose anything
this trade bonus is the only reason I am getting the switch now
they're definitely gonna port Smash to the Switch at some point. so I don't think I lose anything
this trade bonus is the only reason I am getting the switch now
Exact same situation and i just went and traded towards switch. Not sure if i will keep the switch tho. Maybeeeeee zelda.
Man how the hell is wii u still as expensive or more expensive than a ps4? Was hoping to get a used one now that switch is coming, but 300 dollars? Gtfo of here.
I was waiting for a 150 dollar wii u, but it seems that wont ever happen. Nothing more is worth it to me, as I only want zelda, mario Kart and bayonetta 2.
I was waiting for a 150 dollar wii u, but it seems that wont ever happen. Nothing more is worth it to me, as I only want zelda, mario Kart and bayonetta 2.
Movalpolos
Banned
Keeping my Wii U. Switch is actually more worthless.
Art Vandilay
Member
You can get one for $200 factory refurbished by Nintendo w/ Nintendo Land on eBay.
ZeroMaverick
Member
Wait. My digital games are still mine if I sell the Wii U, right? Or no? Like, I'm thinking about cashing in on this deal and turning around and getting a Wii U from a pawn shop a little later.
splattered
Member
Is there a way to buy replacement wii-u control pads with the screen? My young daughter kinda beat ours up, otherwise I'd rather keep it
Website says they will give me $110 for the New 3DS... plus the $30 towards Switch...
I bought this 3DS for $99 brand new... what is this sorcery.
Welp, guess I'm going to do this tomorrow.
$140 for my 3DS that I paid $99.99 for, and then another $65 for my dusty ass Wii I haven't touched in years.
If anybody can clarify, you get the extra trade-in credit for more than one system right?
I bought this 3DS for $99 brand new... what is this sorcery.
Welp, guess I'm going to do this tomorrow.
$140 for my 3DS that I paid $99.99 for, and then another $65 for my dusty ass Wii I haven't touched in years.
If anybody can clarify, you get the extra trade-in credit for more than one system right?
Admiral Woofington
Member
pretty sure the games are now tied to the account.
brickarts295
Member
This is gonna drive me mad. I'm going to buy a $300 console just to play one game which I can play on my Wii U, which I don't want to trade in XD
The most I can do is to trade in MK8 and put it towards Deluxe.
The most I can do is to trade in MK8 and put it towards Deluxe.
molnizzle
Member
You'd have to call Nintendo to transfer them to a new console. Make sure you save the serial number of the Wii U you're trading in, that will make it easier. They've always been helpful with me in the past but this is technically something that's not supported.
ClayKavalier
Banned
Haha, after a day of saying the price was too high I traded in my Wii U and 3DS for a switch. Pretty awesome deal, I didn't pay much more then $200 for my Wii U a few years ago. Switch seems to not have many games but I rarely played the Wii and 3DS anyway, so whatever.
zackmorris
Member
Maybe it will be hard to find, but why would you want to? Not bashing the core line up but it seems the biggest titles are getting switch versions
FrontalMonk
Banned
I upgraded to a ps4 pro and wanted to get a good price for my ps4, but I don't think I want a switch in launch. Anyone know if I can take advantage of this and just...not get a switch?
Collectors find value in *relatively* obscure items. I wouldn't be surprised if the Wii U stays fairly valuable for resale.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Nice offer!
But I just can't part with it. Plus I'd literally be throwing away my digital VC and Wii U games. If anything I might dump my original launch Wii. No need for it. The Switch can take it's spot.
But I just can't part with it. Plus I'd literally be throwing away my digital VC and Wii U games. If anything I might dump my original launch Wii. No need for it. The Switch can take it's spot.
Wowfunhappy
Member
The Wii U has way too many good games for this crap.
For that reason alone, I will never get rid of the WiiU unless someone down the road wants to offer me a ridiculous amount of money.
BronzeWolf
Banned
Does gamestop charge tax when shipping to California?
jasminlovesyoux
Banned
So I did the deed today. Traded my Wii u($195),3 wii u pro controllers ($16.50 each), Mario kart 8($27.50), and Smash Bros($27.50) away.
I'm laying in bed tonight and am feeling like I made a terrible mistake. I deeply regret it right now. Truth be told I haven't played my Wii u since last September, and the crowd I used to play Smash and Kart with are no longer around, so the console was simply collecting dust. But man, the thought that maybe in the future I could've played it again with them is setting in. Thank goodness the switch version of kart will have battle mode, but it does suck that I'm basically paying $30 for an upgraded version of that game. Unfortunately without all the controllers though. Getting 4 players on Switch kart will be way too expensive. That is just shitty. But it will have a proper battle mode.... Gah so hard to weigh these pros and cons! It's too late to go back on my decision so I should just be hopeful that the Switch won't disappoint. But then theres Smash. The controller thing sucks , but now I'm also wondering when we'll ever get a port. Will we? Some really think we are but I just don't know. I love Smash so much. It hurt so badly to lose my perfect save file today. Really really hurt. And to have to redo everything on a possible Switch version? Ouch man. Just ouch. I'm feeling even stupider for getting rid of my Wii u today just thinking about it. And if I want to possibly play it online? Gotta pay a monthly fee instead of playing it for free. This is so crappy. I should've never traded my Wii u. I'm really sad now. And just watch , if the Wii u version of Zelda runs better than the switch version I'm going to scream. Deep, deep regret.
I'm laying in bed tonight and am feeling like I made a terrible mistake. I deeply regret it right now. Truth be told I haven't played my Wii u since last September, and the crowd I used to play Smash and Kart with are no longer around, so the console was simply collecting dust. But man, the thought that maybe in the future I could've played it again with them is setting in. Thank goodness the switch version of kart will have battle mode, but it does suck that I'm basically paying $30 for an upgraded version of that game. Unfortunately without all the controllers though. Getting 4 players on Switch kart will be way too expensive. That is just shitty. But it will have a proper battle mode.... Gah so hard to weigh these pros and cons! It's too late to go back on my decision so I should just be hopeful that the Switch won't disappoint. But then theres Smash. The controller thing sucks , but now I'm also wondering when we'll ever get a port. Will we? Some really think we are but I just don't know. I love Smash so much. It hurt so badly to lose my perfect save file today. Really really hurt. And to have to redo everything on a possible Switch version? Ouch man. Just ouch. I'm feeling even stupider for getting rid of my Wii u today just thinking about it. And if I want to possibly play it online? Gotta pay a monthly fee instead of playing it for free. This is so crappy. I should've never traded my Wii u. I'm really sad now. And just watch , if the Wii u version of Zelda runs better than the switch version I'm going to scream. Deep, deep regret.
CanUKlehead
Member
*hugs*
If I can afford not to, I never sell my consoles because of stories like this.
mariachi507
Member
This is almost a no-brainer for me. I'm definitely getting the Switch and by checking my activity log, I haven't turned on my Wii U since last January when I played Metroid: Zero Mission. Before that, it had been a solid six months. My only regret will be some of the digital games that I've owned since the Wii, but I actually own most of them on other systems. I'm keeping all of my Smash Bros. gamecube accessories just in case, plus my friend still has a Wii U just in case we all get the Smash craving and there is no way for all of us to play on the Switch.
Thanks OP for the heads up.
Thanks OP for the heads up.
While this is true, I also hacked my Wii U and had access to a ton of games beyond what's on VC. The thing is.... I rarely played them. So because of that I traded in my Wii U
So for my Wii U, Pro Controller, Twilight Princess HD I got $240! The Switch is almost paid off now, amazing trade in deal
Distresssss
Member
I would very much doubt it.
These people don't really know what they are talking about and are comparing old builds to the switch build. Everything we have ever seen on the Wii U for Breath of the Wild has been subpar at best and comparison videos not only show clear visual benefits on the Switch but a much smoother game and much better rendering distance.
Basically Gamespot is being Gamespot.
I like my Wii U library too much to do that.
Plus, I mean, why should I get rid of my Wii U and pay an extra $125 for a console that is very similar in power and doesn't even have the online functionality of the Wii U built in to the system (let alone the fact that you have to pay for that lack of functionality)?
Plus, I mean, why should I get rid of my Wii U and pay an extra $125 for a console that is very similar in power and doesn't even have the online functionality of the Wii U built in to the system (let alone the fact that you have to pay for that lack of functionality)?
FullMetalx117
Member
The Wii U will be worth more than this in the future. And some cases it's already worth more than this.