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[Leonidas]

The higher value is the Pro value ($25 membership required).

Didn't think I'd ever step into a Game Stop again but I guess I will, one last time, since my PS5 has been collecting dust I thought I might as well get ~$300 cash out of it while I can. Since they are offering cash/Master card gift-card, I won't have to worry about using the trade-in money at Game Stop.

$300 is more than I'd get even if I sold it online (after fees/shipping), and I don't have to deal with the hassle with a GameStop trade-in.

I never bought a peice of software on the PS5 either so I'm only losing out $100 after owning it for several years.

Trading in consoles to GameStop has probably been the only reason I stepped into their store in the past 4 years.

 

[reinking]

 

[StereoVsn]

This is tempting since I would just put in that cash toward Pro…

 

[Leonidas]

This is tempting since I would just put in that cash toward Pro…

If I end up getting the Pro, I'll be waiting for at least a $100 price drop, since I'm eating $100 in this trade-in.

 

[Punished Miku]

Mine has been a paperweight but I might as well keep it for PS4 games. I'm still expecting Sony 1st party to finish really strong in the last 1-2 years the system is supported.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Considering it, but I have to wonder what exclusives are coming down the pipeline first. Are there any must have games coming only to PlayStation?

 

[BennyBlanco]

I might do it. I haven’t touched mine since the FFXVI demo.

Just have to find a gamestop around here that isn’t boarded up.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

I should sell mine…It hasn’t been turned on since Spider-Man 2 release week.

 

[Mithos]

If I end up getting the Pro, I'll be waiting for at least a $100 price drop, since I'm eating $100 in this trade-in.

I'm still waiting for the "base" PS5 to drop ~$100 below release day price (currently it's ~$85 above release day price).

 

[Quantum253]

The higher value is the Pro value ($25 membership required).

Didn't think I'd ever step into a Game Stop again but I guess I will, one last time, since my PS5 has been collecting dust I thought I might as well get ~$300 cash out of it while I can. Since they are offering cash/Master card gift-card, I won't have to worry about using the trade-in money at Game Stop.

$300 is more than I'd get even if I sold it online (after fees/shipping), and I don't have to deal with the hassle with a GameStop trade-in.

I never bought a peice of software on the PS5 either so I'm only losing out $100 after owning it for several years.

Trading in consoles to GameStop has probably been the only reason I stepped into their store in the past 4 years.

Is the resale market that bad now for a PS5? Not getting $275 for a disk unit?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

This is tempting since I would just put in that cash toward Pro…

 

[Celcius]

I wouldn't want to sell my PS5 online due to the size of it and shipping costs.
However, I still can't play GT7 or the Vanillaware titles on PC (yet) so I'm keeping mine. I don't plan on getting a Pro.

 

[Topher]

This is tempting since I would just put in that cash toward Pro…

I'm going to wait unti my Gamefly sub ends in July and then sell it on ebay. And then yeah, day one on the Pro.

 

[Leonidas]

Mine has been a paperweight but I might as well keep it for PS4 games. I'm still expecting Sony 1st party to finish really strong in the last 1-2 years the system is supported.

Yeah, PS4 games was the only reason I had the PS5 basically (outside of the time I had PS+ Extra).

I can do without those games for the time being though, I've had the system for years and barely played them.

I'll probably just end up getting a used PS4 if I ever want to play those games again, as a used PS4 is way less than the $300 I'll get in this trade-in, and the used PS4 comes with a disc drive, something my PS5 didn't have.

Considering it, but I have to wonder what exclusives are coming down the pipeline first. Are there any must have games coming only to PlayStation?

Most games will probably come to PC after a few years...

I'm still waiting for the "base" PS5 to drop ~$100 below release day price (currently it's ~$85 above release day price).

Disc version has been as low as $450 with Spider-Man 2, that's effectively $100 off if you count the free game. That's the type of deal I'll be looking for with the PS5 Pro, if I do end up getting one...

Is the resale market that bad now for a PS5? Not getting $275 for a disk unit?

I've got the Digital, I don't think I could easily get $300 after the fees/shipping. Disc would get more...

 

[Jaybe]

Apparently the XSX is $300 and XSS $175. Both are 10% more if you’re a Pro member

 

[Badlucktroll]

I will trade up to a pro when the time comes

 

[Elbereth]

My Series X is on the hot seat right now…

Perhaps I’ll just wait until the next-gen Xbox is announced and evaluate the trade at that time.

 

[Mithos]

Disc version has been as low as $450 with Spider-Man 2, that's effectively $100 off if you count the free game. That's the type of deal I'll be looking for with the PS5 Pro, if I do end up getting one...

Maybe it was "dumb" to use $ pricing, but none would get the local price if I wrote them and they would need to convert it anyways so I did it for everyone.
Around here the PS5 (disc) have at best been back down to what price it was release at day one.

But here goes.. 5990sek (~us$567) at release, went up to 7300sek (~us$691) and currently at 6900sek (us~$653), some temporary sale (just last week and on one single store) had it back down to 5790sek (~us$548) so just below initial pricing.

Also no interest in that game so its worth 0 for me.

 

[Shadowstar39]

If I end up getting the Pro, I'll be waiting for at least a $100 price drop, since I'm eating $100 in this trade-in.

Why would you even get that if you never bought software for the console to begin with? Why even buy something not to use it?

 

[cash_longfellow]

I’m considering this just because I have a “friend” selling his for $200. About to make a quick buck or two

 

[splattered]

I barely turn mine on anymore... I didn't even realize my psn subscription lapsed at the end if this last year. Wish I could sell it with the psvr2 and all my games for a decent chunk. I'll prob just hold onto it like a dummy cause too lazy to sell it. Maybe I'll hand it down to one of my kids or something.

 

[Leonidas]

Also no interest in that game so its worth 0 for me.

Couldn't you sell the game? That'd be worth something. I always sell bundled games I'm not interested in.

Why would you even get that if you never bought software for the console to begin with? Why even buy something not to use it?

I played PS5 games when I had PS+ Extra, I could sign up for that again (if there is a good deal on the subscription).

I used my PS5 the most when I had the PS+ Extra sub, I think I beat like 30 games in a year, but that ran out a while ago, so its been collecting dust ever since.

 

[German Hops]

Pro Bros, our ship is sailing in.

 

[nikos]

Been thinking about selling mine. This seems to be more than what they're going for in my area. Thinking about heading over there. Wonder if they'll offer the same tomorrow.

 

[SlimySnake]

Ps5 pro won’t be out for a few months. I will turn it in then. Gamestop has really good bonuses for trading in stuff towards new hardware and games.

 

[DrFigs]

There will surely be a similar deal around black friday

 

[ReBurn]

I just bought a second PS5 because I wanted a slim to travel with and the bundles are still discounted. I should probably sell my OG disc model since I haven't really used it since I got the slim.

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

I hope they have a similar trade in when the Pro releases. Gonn a be trading in my PS5 for a Pro and this is a pretty good offer.

 

[Krathoon]

Yeah. That is not bad if you want to upgrade to a pro. How much is the pro?

 

[adamsapple]

That is a really good offer, they are definitely not going to offer the same in November.

 

[baphomet]

Trade in value for a company that's probably months from filing bankruptcy.

Unless you're using the trade in immediately it's pretty risky.

 

[NEbeast]

Is this a stealth Sony bad thread.

 

[adamsapple]

Is this a stealth Sony bad thread.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

I have a few old PS5's that haven't been updated. Probably take them the ebay route and add a few $ to account for the low system software version. $300 seems like a fair deal if you have a launch console.
This being in the US:

 

[yet_another_alt]

This is actually a very fair price. Very surprised it's from GameStop.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Do they still give you cash for trade-ins if you want it? I don't want Gamestop store credit or whatever

 

[adamsapple]

Do they still give you cash for trade-ins if you want it? I don't want Gamestop store credit or whatever

Yes, but it's a lower than store credit. Like around 60~70% of the value.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Yes, but it's a lower than store credit. Like around 60~70% of the value.

 

[Leonidas]

Do they still give you cash for trade-ins if you want it? I don't want Gamestop store credit or whatever

Yes, but it's a lower than store credit. Like around 60~70% of the value.

This week its same cash as credit, so you'd get $300-$357 if traded-in today.

 

[Gamer79]

Saving mine for gta 6 and other exclusives

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

Really wish I'd got the disc version as my digital PS5 gets very little use and now I'm in the market for a 4K BluRay but don't want to buy a standalone player and want to wait and see what Xbox announce before buying a Series X, but I also want to keep my PS5 for any exclusives I might be interested in ...

 

[ReBurn]

That is a really good offer, they are definitely not going to offer the same in November.

They'll be lucky to still be in business in November

 

[AJUMP23]

If you trade it in and use it on something else cool but if you ever go buy a ps5 again you are foolish.

 

[ByWatterson]

I can't wait to trade mine in.

Spoiler

When the PS5 Pro launches.

 

[pqueue]

Jokes on You

Gamestop likely to file Chapter 11 before the PS5 pro comes out./

This is them desperately trying to get a cash inflow to cover current expenses.

 

[THE DUCK]

This week its same cash as credit, so you'd get $300-$357 if traded-in today.

Is this valid in Canada too? Definately don't trust them with a credit, as others have said, they could be closed any day now.

 

[clintar]

Oh, so one day only? darn

 

[LordBritish]

Would love to trade in my PS5 with drive for a much slimmer pro.... this honking thing gotta get alot smaller right?

 

[Leonidas]

Oh, so one day only? darn

Its still valid on 4/9 according to the values I'm looking at on the website right now.

Glad to see it too, since it took too long for me to backup the PS5 yesterday, I'll be doing the trade-in today.

I only put "today" in the title since trade in values could change on any day.

 

[BlackTron]

If you trade it in and use it on something else cool but if you ever go buy a ps5 again you are foolish.

I would usually agree but with Pro on the horizon it makes sense to cash out early before it affects the base PS5 market that badly. Especially if he has a digital PS5, meh dump it while you can lol