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[ToadMan]

Let's not read too much into this.

What OP failed to relay is that this offer works both ways for PS5 and Series X. You get the same promotion by bringing in either console.

They’re offering the same trade in for PS5 too? Seems like PS5 should command more value for trade ins

But I was more considering MS hoping/thinking/believing Starfield will save Xbox by making some kind of money, and hiking prices in advance.

 

[TrueGrime]

They’re offering the same trade in for PS5 too? Seems like PS5 should command more value for trade ins

But I was more considering MS hoping/thinking/believing Starfield will save Xbox by making some kind of money, and hiking prices in advance.

There was already a console price hike months ago. I don't think MS would do a double hike, but, who knows these days.

 

[solidus12]

Seems like a Sony ad

More like a Microsoft ad

Spoiler

before they were humbled

 

[Ansphn]

Will this be warned for juvenile console warring?

Everyone is doing it. Why are you scoping in at me?

 

[TrueGrime]

More like a Microsoft ad

Spoiler

before they were humbled

How does one humble a 2 trillion dollar company?

Console promotional are funny. That old Destiny ad tho.

 

[lucbr]

How much is the trade value for a original PS5 in good condition?

 

[Hendrick's]

More like best time with Baldur's Gate 3 releasing in a month on PS5.

The desperation is real. Most people are already playing BG3.

 

[solidus12]

How does one humble a 2 trillion dollar company?

Console promotional are funny. That old Destiny ad tho.

By forcing Phil Spencer to admit he will never beat PlayStation even if his ultimate game, Starfield is an 11/10.

 

[jroc74]

Wanting rid of that current PS5 stock before the new model is revealed later this month

Not sure how slim it will be but we see the new model very soon considering rumors have it coming out next month

Ok, I was gonna ask about this post when I first saw it, now it's starting to make sense:

Going to be a crazy month

 

[acm2000]

Scammers are offering an actual deal this time

they do these sort of deals all the time, dont support these companies

 

[TrueGrime]

By forcing Phil Spencer to admit he will never beat PlayStation even if his ultimate game, Starfield is an 11/10.

I bet he's feeling so much shame right now.

 

[TrueGrime]

they do these sort of deals all the time, dont support these companies

GameStop shouldve died awhile ago, but Reddit helped prolong that death.

 

[splattered]

Oh sweet! You can trade in the PS5 for a brand new Series X if bear sex isn't your thing (Disclaimer: I have ZERO idea what kind of wacky alien sex is going to be in Starfield - proceed with caution)

 

[Crispy Gamer]

This extra $50 deal should be available for xbox with starfield coming soon that's weird

 

[splattered]

This extra $50 deal should be available for xbox with starfield coming soon that's weird

There is... Xbox and PS5 consoles both get the same $50 trade in bonus, OP just declined to specify that because... reasons (reasons being he is always too busy scrambling to post here tripping over his own hate boner with anything and everything negative on xbox he can find)

 

[Mr Moose]

There is... Xbox and PS5 consoles both get the same $50 trade in bonus, OP just declined to specify that because... reasons (reasons being he is always too busy scrambling to post here tripping over his own hate boner with anything and everything negative on xbox he can find)

Only says on PS5.

 

[ReBurn]

Not sure how slim it will be but we see the new model very soon considering rumors have it coming out next month

The Spider-Man special edition is also coming out next month. Would be weird to get a special edition of the current console and a new slim model in the same month. But I guess it could happen.

 

[splattered]

Only says on PS5.

My bad, i couldn't see past my own hate boner

 

[Crispy Gamer]

Only says on PS5.

Yup you're right I tried calling but yeah it's right on the website that sucks wouldn't mind getting a Series s for another room I'm done with this switch

 

[The Last One]

So I can trade a PS5 plus $485 for an Xbox Series X?

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

The Spider-Man special edition is also coming out next month. Would be weird to get a special edition of the current console and a new slim model in the same month. But I guess it could happen.

A good reason I don't believe the new model is slim instead looks just like the current model with the detachable drive to get down to one sku

If there was a slim model coming what a time to launch it as a SM2 bundle

These in fact are guesses on my part though

 

[TrueGrime]

My bad, i couldn't see past my own hate boner

It's all good yo. GameStop deals and promotional are so abundant and convoluted. Before this promotion the $50 trade credit could be applied by selling Switch, Xbox One/Series, PS4/5.

Just check the time of day, blink twice, and click your heels together three times for it to change again.

 

[//DEVIL//]

As if Xbox needs more ass beating heh.

MS needs to be aggressive this holiday season.

 

[BlakeofT]

Oh wow. I'm in the position where I haven't played my Xbox in several months, really want a PS5 AND have a GameStop Pro membership. Seems like a no brainer, but I was also expecting a PS5 pro within the next year-ish. I don't even have a 4K TV though, so I think I probably wouldn't really even benefit from a PS5 Pro, so maybe I should do this deal here...

 

[CobraAB]

As I have a pretty decent gaming PC. And XBox of course makes zero sense. That and the PS5 is the perfect combo.

Would not mind a gaming handheld of some sort but have never really been into Nintendo. Well, did have an original GameBoy in 1990 but thats been it. Had a PSP and a Vita, have considered a PC handheld but not pulled the trigger yet.

 

[rapid32.5]

Sony's marketing is top-notch. They get all the right third-party exclusives and at the same time devalue Xbox consoles. If that is not enough Slim and Pro are on the way without spending billions of dollars.

 

[DeepEnigma]

A good reason I don't believe the new model is slim instead looks just like the current model with the detachable drive to get down to one sku

If there was a slim model coming what a time to launch it as a SM2 bundle

These in fact are guesses on my part though

I have a feeling it will probably be the same design (due to the plate accessories), and people will get up in arms from their own expectations in their heads when we had nothing to point to it being any different or unable to work in said design.

Then again, the Spider-Man 2 bundle was claimed to be limited and is sold out already.

We shall see.

 

[mckmas8808]

A good reason I don't believe the new model is slim instead looks just like the current model with the detachable drive to get down to one sku

If there was a slim model coming what a time to launch it as a SM2 bundle

These in fact are guesses on my part though

Perfect guesses too. It's super obvious at this point.

 

[mckmas8808]

Oh wow. I'm in the position where I haven't played my Xbox in several months, really want a PS5 AND have a GameStop Pro membership. Seems like a no brainer, but I was also expecting a PS5 pro within the next year-ish. I don't even have a 4K TV though, so I think I probably wouldn't really even benefit from a PS5 Pro, so maybe I should do this deal here...

 

[MisterXDTV]

Perfect guesses too. It's super obvious at this point.

Nobody actually ever called it "SLIM" at any point....

It's just a new model to get to 1 SKU instead of 2. If you want a disc drive you can add it via USB

 

[Astral Dog]

I gotta buy an Xbox Series X before they end this promotion!

 

[AngelMuffin]

Makes sense. There’s more profit to be made off a pre owned Series X than a brand new PS5.

 

[adamsapple]

Sadly gamestop are the only outlet that does half-decent console trades, I used one a while ago to trade my PS4 Pro for a PS5 and cut off like 70% of the price.

 

[SenkiDala]

So that PS5 slim is really around the corner huh ?
Here in France since almost 2 months the PS5 have been on sale at 450 (even less sometimes) instead of 550... Seems weird. Especially since Sony isn't really the generous type, which is normal when you're the leader.

 

[Pedro Motta]

Oh wow. I'm in the position where I haven't played my Xbox in several months, really want a PS5 AND have a GameStop Pro membership. Seems like a no brainer, but I was also expecting a PS5 pro within the next year-ish. I don't even have a 4K TV though, so I think I probably wouldn't really even benefit from a PS5 Pro, so maybe I should do this deal here...

You will be pleasantly surprised.

 

[DavidGzz]

PS5 pro reveal plus Starfield makes this a good deal for GameStop. Some may be tired of the X and want to try a PS5. Used XSX that have low stock numbers will sell for Starfield.

 

[Unknown?]

Let's not read too much into this.

What OP failed to relay is that this offer works both ways for PS5 and Series X. You get the same promotion by bringing in either console.

Edit: Hmmmmm. Might've misread the meaning of your post. If so, my bad!

Series X isn't discounted though. It's still $499.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Sadly gamestop are the only outlet that does half-decent console trades, I used one a while ago to trade my PS4 Pro for a PS5 and cut off like 70% of the price.

When it comes to my old consoles I always have used Gamestop to trade in but I will be up front Gamestop is another corporation I have worked closely with for over 20 years so it makes financial sense for me if they stay in business

 

[adamsapple]

When it comes to my old consoles I always have used Gamestop to trade in but I will be up front Gamestop is another corporation I have worked closely with for over 20 years so it makes financial sense for me if they stay in business

I don't like them but a good deal is a good deal.

 

[Chronicle]

Wish we could trade in consoles for PC hardware.

You can!

 

[BlakeofT]

Does anyone know how long this deal lasts?

Put the kids to bed, gathered up my stuff to trade in, and drove to GameStop. They closed like 5 minutes before I pulled up. Surprised that they close at 8PM to be honest...

 

[dano1]

Wish we could trade in consoles for PC hardware.

Just save up for a PS6

 

[Fox Mulder]

Makes sense. There’s more profit to be made off a pre owned Series X than a brand new PS5.

And there’s Starfield, a new Forza, or just another CoD out in the next few months. People will buy these used Series X consoles.

 

[ChiefDada]

It's peculiar economics aka regular Gamestop economics: Series X is at low supply while Sony is trying to rid old inventory, yet these clowns dare to ask for additional $15 consideration. That company has always had a thieving mindset and that Chapter 7 liquidation can't come soon enough. They took advantage of me back when I was a young whippersnapper giving me pennies on the dollar for my trade-ins. Way back when they were known as Funcoland.

Is Starfield alone enough to ignore the console everybody seems to want?

I thought this would be the case but BG3 threw a wrench into my expectations.

 

[Heisenberg007]

I thought this would be the case but BG3 threw a wrench into my expectations.

This.

Not many people have realized this, but Sony got its own console exclusive in BG3 to counter Starfield. One that has significant hype, momentum, and overwhelmingly positive reviews behind it. BG3 on PS5 is launching the same day as Starfield on XBS (?), and now Sony has no worries.

Luckily, Sony got to neutralize the biggest recent threat from Xbox. Jim Ryan, you lucky bastard!

 

[Dice]

No go. I have a lot of games on Xbox that I actually own and enjoy, not GamePass and some not available elsewhere. That said, this is pretty brilliant for people who only used GamePass, got it as a gift but wanted PS5, settled for Series X when PS5 was hard to find, etc. I bailed on Sony part the way through PS3 but I'll probably only be back for PS5 Pro mostly to get FF7 Rebirth without waiting. Tho if the future looks too dry on Playstation I might just wait and build a whole new PC. I'll decide it when the time comes.

Do you think sony will reveal ps5 slim at gamescom

Does Sony do big stuff at Gamescom? I thought they preferred TGS for big reveals.

 

[FlyyGOD]

LOL

"Trade your useless console for the best one"

Seems like a Sony ad

They're preparing for the Starfield onslaught that's about to commence.

 

[Topher]

Will this be warned for juvenile console warring?

Warned? Nope.....

 

[Moses85]

 

[rofif]

Lol perfect