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[BioFan]

my xbox went dead...I am going to trade it in at ebgames. Do they check ur systems? Do they accept dead systems?
Well it turns on. But something went wrong with it, the open/close tray button is also the only way u can turn on/off the system, so there is no way u can play it cos whenever I close the tray, the system closes itself too...argh...

 

[DarienA]

Unless you go to the laziest store on the planet, yes at the very least they are going to test that thing comes on, takes a game and loads said game.

No I do not believe they take dead systems.

 

[Property of Jumpship]

Just trade it in at a very busy time and they probably wont test it.

 

[dark10x]

Try fixing it yourself.

 

[BioFan]

crap, thanks guys

 

[Johnas]

How long have you had it? Is it under any kind of warranty still?

 

[BioFan]

it's a launch system...I extended my guarantee but it just expired...in such a bad time...

 

[Azure Dream]

Don't do it to one you go to regularly, that's for sure.

But I'm confused... if the button causes it to turn on and off, can't you just open it, put the disc in, then push on the tray slightly to have it auto-close? Most disc trays allow you to do that, just give it a gentle nudge back, and it should retract in.

 

[BioFan]

hmmm that's interesting...let me try that....
but even if that works, am I going to instruct the eb guy to do that? :lol

 

[LittleTokyo]

EBgames use to take dead systems for lesser credit, and then send them for fixing.

 

[sprsk]

gamestop takes borked systems but they subtract 50 bucks from the trade in value.

 

[BioFan]

ya that works...if I nudge the tray to closes the system, the xbox is still turned on...and it can still play games...just that the power on and off is dead....

 

[dark10x]

ya that works...if I nudge the tray to closes the system, the xbox is still turned on...and it can still play games...just that the power on and off is dead....

Why not just keep it then?

 

[BioFan]

gamestop takes borked systems but they subtract 50 bucks from the trade in value.

ah well, if ebgames dont accept the system then I'll go to a gamestop...thanks

 

[BioFan]

Why not just keep it then?

I'll trade it in for 360 sooner or later...would like to get some money while I can... :lol

 

[ChrisReid]

ah well, if ebgames dont accept the system then I'll go to a gamestop...thanks

And just tell them right from the start that it has problems. Don't try to cheat them and cause a hassle for the person that buys it later.

 

[BioFan]

k..thanks guys!
gonna try trading it now
wish me luck...

 

[snacknuts]

And just tell them right from the start that it has problems. Don't try to cheat them and cause a hassle for the person that buys it later.

My guess is that he doesn't listen to you.

 

[The_Sorrow]

I don't know what the hell you guys are talking about because I've had multiple broken systems and I've always traded them in with no questions asked.

 

[Xenon]

gamestop takes borked systems but they subtract 50 bucks from the trade in value.

So if it is a Gamecube you have to give them 25 bucks?

 

[U.2.K. Tha Greate$t]

My advice is to fix it, if you cant do that, trash can, go out and buy another one.

 

[Shaheed79]

So if it is a Gamecube you have to give them 25 bucks?

Gamecubes break? News to me.

 

[Yusaku]

Isn't it interesting that there's been a rash of my Xbox/PS2 is dead threads lately?

 

[llTll]

So if it is a Gamecube you have to give them 25 bucks?

LMAO :lol

man shit.. you made me laugh so hard :lol

 

[bitwise]

So if it is a Gamecube you have to give them 25 bucks?

:lol

 

[BioFan]

I don't know what the hell you guys are talking about because I've had multiple broken systems and I've always traded them in with no questions asked.

this guy is right...
just an update...
he didn't ask me anything, didn't check my system, so I just keep quiet...
traded in along with some accessories and games...and I have $200 credit towards xbox 360...sweet!!!

 

[AniHawk]

So if it is a Gamecube you have to give them 25 bucks?

Refurb for GC costs $15-$20, meaning you get $5 in store credit or so.

he didn't ask me anything, didn't check my system, so I just keep quiet...
traded in along with some accessories and games...and I have $200 credit towards xbox 360...sweet!!!

:lol What a dumbass (the employee).

You shouldve bought a GC so you could play the Game of the Year.

 

[Straightballin]

What happens if I want to trade in a ps2 that doesnt read blue back discs?

 

[BioFan]

:lol What a dumbass (the employee).

You shouldve bought a GC so you could play the Game of the Year.

I have a GC...
and a PS2...which I would be trading in later this year or next year for PS3 and revolution.

straightballin...they prob wont test the system :lol
but if they do, make sure it's not a blue disk game

 

[AniHawk]

I have a GC...
and a PS2...which I would be trading in later this year or next year for PS3 and revolution.

straightballin...they prob wont test the system :lol
but if they do, make sure it's not a blue disk game

They'll check with one of the games they have in stock. And they should do blue and silver disk. I also know that Gamestop has stopped taking back broken large PS2s.

 

[Wario64]

What happens if I want to trade in a ps2 that doesnt read blue back discs?

tell them to test the system with a dvd game and never mention it

 

[Speevy]

My system is on its last legs too. How much did they give you for the system itself?

 

[AniHawk]

My system is on its last legs too. How much did they give you for the system itself?

At Gamestop it's $70 for the system I think.

If the X360 works on the VIP program (ask them) you'll get an extra $14. If you have the Game informer card and the July issue (I think it's the July issue), you can get an extra 50% credit on the 4 games worth the most (everything else will be the extra 20%). Even if your system is broken you should still get the extra $14, because the 50 subtracts afterwards.

If you have none of that... head over to another store with better deals.

 

[BioFan]

My system is on its last legs too. How much did they give you for the system itself?

at ebgames it's $75...$100 with any 3 games...I think

 

[_Angelus_]

Not quite sure which store it was but I remember some months ago that an EB or GameStop clerk telling me that they give you 30 dollars credit for a dead Xbox system. You may as well take the money and move on,its better than keeping a dead suitcase you know.