Entries in 'trade-in' (61)

SONY: Microsoft digs abound as Sony confirms pre-owned plans for PS4

SONY: Microsoft digs abound as Sony confirms pre-owned plans for PS4

In a none-too-subtle dig at Microsoft, Sony confirmed that PlayStation 4 will not be limited by the same restrictions as Xbox One.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 11th 2013 at 3:48AM in News
E3: Ubisoft boss says 'good chance' pre-owned games won't change

E3: Ubisoft boss says 'good chance' pre-owned games won't change

The major third-party publishers have yet to decide their strategy on pre-owned games - but Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has a hunch little will change.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 11th 2013 at 12:15AM in News
Publishers may block pre-owned for a period after release - analyst

Publishers may block pre-owned for a period after release - analyst

Most consumers know that when buying a new game they’ll get a good chunk of the cost back if they trade it in within two weeks.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 3:02PM in News
GameStop expands mobile trade-in program

GameStop expands mobile trade-in program

GameStop has announced the expansion of its trade-in program will have the retailer now accepting smartphones from Samsung, BlackBerry, and Motorola.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 8th 2013 at 6:59AM in News

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Far Cry 3 trade-in deal roundup

Far Cry 3 trade-in deal roundup

Tomorrow’s launch of Far Cry 3 is arguably the last big multi-format release of the year and the usual suspects are pulling out all the stops to try and win ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 29th 2012 at 10:35AM in News
Blockbuster reveals 99p Assassin's Creed III deal

Blockbuster reveals 99p Assassin's Creed III deal

Assassin’s Creed III hits the UK tonight and Blockbuster will be selling it for 99p as part of a new trade-in deal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 30th 2012 at 10:38AM in News
GMG cuts FIFA 13 to £34.99; GAME reveals 99p trade-in deal

GMG cuts FIFA 13 to £34.99; GAME reveals 99p trade-in deal

The first move in the anticipated FIFA 13 price war has been made.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 25th 2012 at 11:12AM in News
GAME reveals PS3 Super Slim trade-in deal - machine available at half price

GAME reveals PS3 Super Slim trade-in deal - machine available at half price

The PS3 Super Slim can be yours for just £125 next Friday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 20th 2012 at 11:35AM in News

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GameStop reveals its own 3DS XL trade-in deal

GameStop reveals its own 3DS XL trade-in deal

A second retailer is offering to sell gamers a brand new 3DS XL for just £80 if they hand over their old 3DS hardware.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 26th 2012 at 2:32PM in News
GAME reveals 3DS XL trade-in deal

GAME reveals 3DS XL trade-in deal

Retailer GAME has become the first to go live with its trade-in offer for Nintendo’s 3DS, which is released in the UK this Friday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 23rd 2012 at 3:24PM in News
HOT TOPICS: Should we kill off pre-owned?

HOT TOPICS: Should we kill off pre-owned?

In the sixth of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry's future, Christopher Dring explains why publishers must work with – not against – the trade-in ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 6th 2012 at 10:20AM in News
GAME's online trade-in checker goes live

GAME's online trade-in checker goes live

Gamers are now able to check the trade-in credit offered to specific titles before heading to GAME by checking on the chain’s website.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 28th 2012 at 2:24PM in News

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Blockbuster offers extra credit for Max Payne 3 buyers

Blockbuster offers extra credit for Max Payne 3 buyers

Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 is out this Friday (May 18th) and retailer Blockbuster has announced a new trade-in deal for the game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2012 at 3:07PM in News
GAME running 99p Sniper Elite V2 offer

GAME running 99p Sniper Elite V2 offer

Sniper Elite V2 can be had for as little as 99p on the High Street this Friday thanks to GAME’s latest trade-in offer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 30th 2012 at 2:33PM in News
Blockbuster holding midnight Star Wars Kinect event

Blockbuster holding midnight Star Wars Kinect event

Ahead of the release of Kinect Star Wars next week, Blockbuster has confirmed its intention to run a special midnight event on the night of Monday April 3rd. ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2012 at 12:39PM in News
GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards

GAME suspends Reward and Gift Cards

Customers are no longer able to use their Reward Cards in GAME or Gamestation stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 26th 2012 at 2:45PM in News

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Blockbuster reveals £4.99 deal for RE: Operation Raccoon City

Blockbuster reveals £4.99 deal for RE: Operation Raccoon City

Rental specialist Blockbuster is offering a £4.99 trade-in deal on tomorrow’s release Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 22nd 2012 at 1:02PM in News
New iPad prices - Carphone Warehouse reveals cheapest trade-in deals

New iPad prices - Carphone Warehouse reveals cheapest trade-in deals

The New Apple iPad will be released in the UK on March 16th and already consumers are in a scramble to find where they can get their hands on ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2012 at 8:29AM in News
Asda offers 3DS-Vita trade-in deal

Asda offers 3DS-Vita trade-in deal

Supermarket chain Asda has revealed a new trade-in deal for 3DS owners who are considering a swap for Sony’s new PlayStation Vita.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 24th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Trade-in your 3DS and get Vita for £99.99

Trade-in your 3DS and get Vita for £99.99

UK retailer GameStation has unveiled a range of trade-in options for those wishing to offset the cost of a PlayStation Vita by handing over an old machine.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2012 at 12:37PM in News
OPINION: The end of pre-owned would be a disaster for games

OPINION: The end of pre-owned would be a disaster for games

Reports this morning – which it must be said remain totally unsubstantiated – claim that the Next Xbox could incorporate a new technology that blocks the use of pre-owned games ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2012 at 9:34AM in News
Argos withdraws from pre-owned market

Argos withdraws from pre-owned market

Generalist retailer Argos has ceased offering second-hand video games.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 9th 2011 at 9:37AM in News
Trade-in price comparison engine launches

Trade-in price comparison engine launches

A new website has launched that allows gamers to compare the trade-in prices offered by retailers for specific video games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 3:25PM in News
GameStop introduces iPhone trade-ins

GameStop introduces iPhone trade-ins

Proving that being an online retailer doesn’t preclude your participation in the online space, GameStop.co.uk has begun offering iPhone trade-ins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 15th 2011 at 12:38PM in News
Where's cheapest? Halo: Anniversary and Assassin's Creed cut to £4.99

Where's cheapest? Halo: Anniversary and Assassin's Creed cut to £4.99

This week is a huge five days for big releases, and GAME is hoping to grab as much market share as possible with a raft of great offers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 14th 2011 at 11:12AM in News