GameStop Black Friday Offer: Trade-In Any PlayStation 5 Console & Earn

FarmerPeter

Nov 13, 2023 02:10 PM

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FarmerPeterNov 13, 2023 02:10 PM

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Does anyone know what the trade in is for a PS5 digital? I cannot see anything on their site to differentiate between disc and digital trade value. I bought mine in December of 2020 when the shortages were at their worst, and I jumped on the digital version. I've been more or less fine with the digital, but having a disc drive would open a lot of "deals" on new games since I wouldn't be at the mercy of the PSN store. I already have pro, so if I can get a PS5 slim with disk for ~$100, I might jump on that today. The only real downside is I have an under desk mount for my PS5 that I'm assuming isn't going to fit the new slim.

rique201

Nov 13, 2023 02:35 PM

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rique201Nov 13, 2023 02:35 PM

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Do you have to trade in your controller? My controller has stick drift

DInozero

Nov 13, 2023 02:36 PM

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DInozeroNov 13, 2023 02:36 PM

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I want to get some peoples opinion on this.

I really am not that impressed by the slim edition, so I'm not super motivated to do this.

However, I did purchase my PS five recently off of Facebook marketplace. Allegedly, it was brand new. It did appear to be so.

I got it for a decent discount, but I have no receipt and no warranty.

So I am contemplating doing this deal, getting the call of duty bundle, since I already have Spider-Man, and either selling the game, or just keeping it for myself.

But I wonder if it really is worth all of that for the larger hard drive, the "" newer hardware"

And the one year warranty to somewhat protect my money?

chaoss

Nov 13, 2023 02:49 PM

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chaossNov 13, 2023 02:49 PM

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Quote from rique201

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Do you have to trade in your controller? My controller has stick drift

Yes. They usually connect it to their tester and check if it has issues. You may get lucky

chaoss

Nov 13, 2023 02:50 PM

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chaossNov 13, 2023 02:50 PM

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Quote from DInozero

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I want to get some peoples opinion on this.

I really am not that impressed by the slim edition, so I'm not super motivated to do this.

However, I did purchase my PS five recently off of Facebook marketplace. Allegedly, it was brand new. It did appear to be so.

I got it for a decent discount, but I have no receipt and no warranty.

So I am contemplating doing this deal, getting the call of duty bundle, since I already have Spider-Man, and either selling the game, or just keeping it for myself.

But I wonder if it really is worth all of that for the larger hard drive, the "" newer hardware"

And the one year warranty to somewhat protect my money?

If you got it at a discount, I would personally do that 'upgrade' and get the slim

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DInozero

Nov 13, 2023 02:53 PM

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DInozeroNov 13, 2023 02:53 PM

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Quote from chaoss

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If you got it at a discount, I would personally do that 'upgrade' and get the slim

Thanks.. I am thinking about it just to legitimize my purchase. I'm probably being paranoid, but if my sn number was ever reported as stolen or some crazy crap like that, it could get bricked.

chaoss

Nov 13, 2023 02:59 PM

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chaossNov 13, 2023 02:59 PM

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Quote from DInozero

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Thanks.. I am thinking about it just to legitimize my purchase. I'm probably being paranoid, but if my sn number was ever reported as stolen or some crazy crap like that, it could get bricked.

Yea, that's why I would do it. Peace of mind, especially if you end up spending a small amount.

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DarkGear

Nov 13, 2023 03:03 PM

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DarkGearNov 13, 2023 03:03 PM

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Quote from daniel.elliott1

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I can't comprehend why people see this as an issue, if anything you're increasing drive longevity 2x. Replace drive right before they shut the servers down? You get an extra 5-10 years out of the console for physical media. Laser fails after that? Repair it like any other console disc drive. They're ALL paired to the motherboard nowadays - and no one has been whining about it until now - when Sony GIVES you the option to replace it.

It's a one-time activation people, modularity is the opposite of a problem.

*that said, the console itself is horribly ugly imo

Its a one-time activation, but the activation becomes necessary everytime you reset/restore the ps5. Not a problem now, but maybe 15-20 years down the line.

karliejai

Nov 13, 2023 03:06 PM

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karliejaiNov 13, 2023 03:06 PM

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Quote from vsauce

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These console values tanked

You know the 3rd party reseller has to make money on this right?

Nine5617

Nov 13, 2023 03:06 PM

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Nine5617Nov 13, 2023 03:06 PM

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I would absolutely do this deal if this was the PS5 pro which will have actual enhancements and better performance playing games unlike the slim which doesn't have any upgrades besides being slightly smaller.

TravisB7539

Nov 13, 2023 03:18 PM

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TravisB7539Nov 13, 2023 03:18 PM

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Quote from vsauce

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These console values tanked

TANKED as in MSRP years ago was $499 and now they are selling them for $499 + a free game.

TAAAAANKKKEED

locoboof

Nov 13, 2023 03:24 PM

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locoboofNov 13, 2023 03:24 PM

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This is a good deal if you planned on buying the spidy and COD games. Each are 70.00 plus tax. So, if you trade in your PS5 for a spidy bundle. You get a new console + the game for 100.00. When just the game alone is 70.00.

I have two PS5's and a series X. I'm thinking of trading them all in for 3 slim PS5 bundles. And trading in one in a year or so once the PS5 Pro drops.

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C_W

Nov 13, 2023 03:31 PM

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C_WNov 13, 2023 03:31 PM

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I want this for ps5->xbox because Ps5 has no exclusives and xbox at least has gamepass games to play that aren't on pc gamepass

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ShushiiT

Nov 13, 2023 03:45 PM

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ShushiiTNov 13, 2023 03:45 PM

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why did this thread turn into a conversation about upgrading from a non slim to a slim?

these naming schemes are so lacking that there's no relief in consoles or pc gaming

lord help us all; at least nintendo just has an oled and lcd model to actually make it easy for us; $50 extra to trade up would be great for those handheld but consoles depreciate as badly as pcs

mrjoseph85

Nov 13, 2023 03:49 PM

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mrjoseph85Nov 13, 2023 03:49 PM

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Quote from DInozero

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I want to get some peoples opinion on this.

I really am not that impressed by the slim edition, so I'm not super motivated to do this.

However, I did purchase my PS five recently off of Facebook marketplace. Allegedly, it was brand new. It did appear to be so.

I got it for a decent discount, but I have no receipt and no warranty.

So I am contemplating doing this deal, getting the call of duty bundle, since I already have Spider-Man, and either selling the game, or just keeping it for myself.

But I wonder if it really is worth all of that for the larger hard drive, the "" newer hardware"

And the one year warranty to somewhat protect my money?

It's absolutely worth it. Responding to what you said, do it. I'm about to be on the way to trade mine in. It's got more space, it's slightly faster, smaller/slimmer, and the Disk Drive is detachable. New Controller, New Warranty. To me it's a no brainer. GameStop is throwing us a Goose Egg.

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