Xbox 360 Fanboy

I agree with Scott. I don't know why people complain so much about anything retail. If they new how much anything cost wholesale they would claim that the whole retail industry is screwing us all. People gotta make money.

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just like how they test all their trade-in games?
i've bought maybe 10 or 15 pre-played games, and so far i've had to return 3 or 4 of them.
Even with the resurfacing tool they use, 1 or 2 discs still had SERIOUS deep scratches, one was even cracked halfway through the disc.

I'm pretty sure if you can get the console to boot past the logo screen, they'll take it.

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Actually MATT your pretty damn stupid because Gamestop does take your busted worthless console they just take a refurb fee. Much better than letting it sit there and rot.


Good Points Scott but i'd rather throw my games out then give them to gamestop!

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Grant they don't test used games, that would take hours upon hours. Testing a system takes minutes, they plop a game in and see if all the buttons work correctly, then box it up and sell it. Just ask to look at the disc and see if it looks too scratched.

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oh and forgot to meantion this:
trade it in, you can't transfer your data from the premium HD to the elite HD....
unless you don't trade in the HD and then hook it up to a friends 360... if that even works, and then trade it in.

These deals don't usually last to the time when the product the are promoting for is released, AKA you won't get as much for your 360 at trade in once the elite launches. but either way, unless you have the datel xplorer or another way to back up your data, your gonna lose it.
that already happened to me once when i got the 3 lights of death, and it sucks real bad.

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regardless of testing or not,
a cracked disc?
it was visable on both sides of the disc.
i can understand slacking off at a shitty job, but missing something that a 4 year old monkey could easily pick out?
simply put, GS and EB are good places to pawn off your useless junk, because when you think about it, all they are are glorified pawn shops.
I'm pretty sure i could get them to take my busted PS2 since it only has the disc read errors every other disc.

But seriously, i hope everyone who reads this site has better sense than to buy the junk consoles that people sell to them, this isn't the gen of no inner working parts anymore, consoles break more than ever

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If a 360 + wireless controller is $250, what is the trade-in value for an HDD then?

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It's a "new" console, so I'm looking to get a service plan. What does EB Games/Gamestop charge for the Premium? $50? I bought one with my launch day 360 and had to use it last August, so I'm willing to pay the piper.

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FYI - eStarland still pays $300 in credit for an Xbox 360. I've sold them many games and systems in the past and have always been satisfied.

I'm not a spammer but a satisfied customer, and $300 is better than $250, and eStarland even gives you a prepaid label to ship them your stuff for free!

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So what are we supposed to do if we want an Elite yet we need all the stuff on our current HDD?

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No, Goodwin, this is what you do:

You give the clerk a pro, and say, "That's $250." Then you give him a Core, and he gives you another $200. Then you give him a core, and then you give him a Pro, and you say, "That's $650 for the two cores and the pro." Than he gives you the money, and you give him a Pro and $200, and you say, "Here's $200, why don't you give me an even $1000 for everything else?" You must do this all within 30 seconds and you will be rich >:). Or you could just play it safe by not getting arrested for fraud or whatever this crime is.

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I just called gamestop because I have an old xbox laying around collecting dust and I asked if you get $50 in store credit and he said it's ONLY for the Xbox 360 Elite and that you get $30 in store credit if it's not going for the elite. Wtf? That isnt what this blog says.

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Suckers. I've already got a buyer for my Premium 360. They have agreed to pay $400.00. Why? Well I'm also including 3 games (F.E.A.R., NBA-06 & Need for Speed).
Some will say I'm loosing but I don't play any of those games anyway + the buyer is a friend.

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Scott,
How much do you get paid at EBGames...I was thinking about getting a job there this summer. Thanks! =)

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Will these jackholes --I used to manage a Babbages, I can call them what I want-- allow you to setup your old system and the Elite in the store so you can transfer your data over, then erase your data on the old drive? I'd be willing to bet, No.

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Why are you guys getting pissed at gamestop for not having a method to transfer stuff to your new hard drives? If you're that worried about it, just wait until the day the elite comes out and do it while you are in the store.

Can't believe you guys are honestly pissed at them for this though, unbelievable.

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Nice, but unless you're planning to buy the Elite system first, transfer your HDD data, then get your $250 store-credit, you're gonna lose all your gamertag stuff. Hopefully Gamestop is aware of this and allows you to transfer your HDD contents in-store.

Otherwise why would you do this if you're planning on buying the Elite system?

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regardless of testing or not,
a cracked disc?
it was visable on both sides of the disc.
i can understand slacking off at a shitty job, but missing something that a 4 year old monkey could easily pick out?
simply put, GS and EB are good places to pawn off your useless junk, because when you think about it, all they are are glorified pawn shops.
I'm pretty sure i could get them to take my busted PS2 since it only has the disc read errors every other disc.

But seriously, i hope everyone who reads this site has better sense than to buy the junk consoles that people sell to them, this isn't the gen of no inner working parts anymore, consoles break more than ever

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Just wanted to add to the "gamestop/eb games is robbing us" thing. I don't know if you people understand that those used profits are what run the store. We make next to nothing off of new games & harware. That used profit pays for our supplies, our bills to run the store, and most importantly, IT PAYS ME. Our trade ins directly effect how many hours our store gets because thats how they pay the employees. You want to bitch and moan about how terrible the trade in values are, but cars don't keep their value anywhere CLOSE to what you bought it for once you've used it ONCE. As someone else stated, sure I don't plan on spending my entire career @ EB games, but right now, its my job. It might not be the best job, but it sure as hell beats flipping burgers or selling clothes. I enjoy working around video games and even if I disagree with some things the company does, I really have to say you need to shut your mouths about trade in values because thats what puts food in my kitchen.

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Also needed to add that, while this isn't the company standard, my store manager (I'm the 3rd key) is going to try and work something out where our customers can transfer their data in-store. If not, like the article said, its not that it has to go towards your 360, so the trade in wouldn't have to be all in the same transaction, or most of the store managers I've worked under have had no problem giving you that store credit for the trade in if you do it after you buy the 360 or whatever new system if you bring in your receipt of your new system w/ your old system to trade in.

And yeah, gamestop/eb is usually around min wage to start, but that also depends on your previous experience w/ retail & video games. Also depends on the SM.

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