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Trade-in a Used PS4 DualShock 4 Controller for a New Magma Red PS4 Controller (V2) for $19 @ EB Games

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Trade-in a Used PS4 DualShock 4 Controller for a New Magma Red PS4 Controller (V2) for $19 @ EB Games
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Ldom01374 on 11/10/2018 - 16:42 files.ozbargain.com.au (7392 clicks)
Last edited 14/10/2018 - 20:46 by 4 other users

I don't have a screenshot of the deal which was in store but the offer still stands until the end of this month as I've asked the store retailers.

Basically you bring in your old PS4 controller in working condition (just the controller itself) and for $20 you can get a V2 controller in Magma Red ONLY

I traded in my white ps4 v1 controller i've been using since 2014, left thumbstick rubber is all worn out but still acceptable and got myself a new V2 red controller for only $20

Offer only spotted in Keysborough's EB Game in Parkmore so i wouldn't know about other EB retailers.

Perfect if you have been using your controller for so long and it's worn out. Even more better if you're looking to upgrade from V1 to V2

Happy Hunting.

Thanks to sarakoth for the picture.

Mod Update 14/10: Appears to still be available at selected stores

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  • trustnoone on 11/10/2018 - 16:44
    +2

    I think I saw a sign in Rundle Mall Adelaide, had more colours if I remember correctly, may be at multiple EB Games? I really should upgrade mine to be honest.

    • trustnoone on 11/10/2018 - 17:44

      Just called EB Games World Square, they told me for $49.95 you can swap your old one for either a blue camo controller or the new copper one coming out, but didn't seem to know about the $20 one (or I didn't ask the right questions haha).

      • tempura on 11/10/2018 - 18:30

        So perhaps targeted stores only?

        • trustnoone on 11/10/2018 - 18:51

          Yeah I think you might be right, sad :(.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:57

          EB doesn't really do "targeted" except for stores closing down or opening (source: worked there).

          You should honestly call head office/customer service instead and see what they have to say.

          • tempura on 11/10/2018 - 19:02

            @[Deactivated]: Shouldn't the store be calling their big bosses if the store reps and store manager don't know about the deal?

      • xcess on 11/10/2018 - 18:34

        The ones you can buy from JB for $59 ?

      • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:57

        Call their customer support line instead

    • ONEMariachi on 11/10/2018 - 19:12
      +1

      Can confirm it is also at west lakes, I also hilariously read it wrong and dismissed it, as I thought it $69 with $20 discount for the trade in lmao

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 11/10/2018 - 16:50

    My V1 is a bit old in the tooth, this might be a worthwhile just to have a nice spare lying around…

  • DavidBrookes on 11/10/2018 - 16:54
    +4

    How do you tell the different out of curiosity?

    • xrnath on 11/10/2018 - 16:58
      +7

      The best visual identifier is that the V2 has the LED bar on the top of the touchpad (as per https://goo.gl/images/7bbs6f. Left controller = V2).

      • DavidBrookes on 11/10/2018 - 18:03

        Thanks for that - just confirmed that my one is a V2

        • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:42

          There is no practical difference tbh

          • Sythe on 11/10/2018 - 20:01
            +3

            @[Deactivated]: There is actually. Not a big deal for most people though.
            Difference is, v2 when wired actually can communicate via USB. v1 is wireless either way.

            • Agret on 11/10/2018 - 21:42

              @Sythe: Not sure that that's true. I got a dual shock controller at launch of the PS4 and have been using it on my PC for years over USB. It's definitely a V1 and I don't have any Bluetooth at all on my desktop PC so it's been using the USB cable all this time.

              • hypie on 11/10/2018 - 22:28

                @Agret: He means with the PS4. I was also under the impression this was the major difference between the two.

                • MeateaW on 12/10/2018 - 07:01

                  @hypie: V2 also pairs to android as a Bluetooth gamepad.

                  V1 cannot.

                  Source: trying to get my PS4 controllers to work none of them do (all V1s)

          • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 21:38

            @[Deactivated]: Makes a big difference when used with PSVR for me

  • mavis30551 on 11/10/2018 - 17:07
    +1

    Can the one I trade in be crummy as shit?

    • Letrico on 11/10/2018 - 17:41
      +1

      Give it a quick wipe with some nice wet wipe and good as well. Did that with mine and ready to trade in new controllers.

    • happykamper on 11/10/2018 - 18:51
      +1

      If you have no shame…lol

    • boxall on 12/10/2018 - 10:53

      They will charge you $3 for a refurb fee.

  • chemical-miracle on 11/10/2018 - 17:23
    +3

    Called my local store and they had no idea about this promotion, did you happen to have a photo of the offer or could you send through the receipt?

  • Zidago on 11/10/2018 - 17:23
    +1

    My original controller is having battery life issues, so this is pretty good.

  • The Gent on 11/10/2018 - 17:38

    PS2 controller good enough?

    • starburstyellow on 11/10/2018 - 17:45
      +1

      you need to trade 2 of those to qualify.

      • ireadtermsofuse on 11/10/2018 - 17:49
        +56

        Ps2 + ps2 is ps4. Minus one that’s ps3 quick maffs

        • Flanders on 11/10/2018 - 23:57
          -1

          I tried to minus 1, but couldn't find where they kept the ps1 controllers so I could nick one

  • Quizera on 11/10/2018 - 17:44

    Any chance if you could show us your receipt ? Tried calling one of the store in the West and they had no idea about the promo. Thanks :))

    • ONEMariachi on 12/10/2018 - 08:02

      Just show them the picture, that’s what I did. Worked fine.

  • iamhurtin on 11/10/2018 - 17:50
    +1

    Seeing as I've been using grip - it on my sticks since day one, would there be any point in trading in?
    Would the battery be better on newer model?

    • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:44
      +2

      Battery is probably better just cos it's newer than your old one.

  • Justcuz on 11/10/2018 - 18:01

    My controller's light bar died. Do you think I can still trade it in?

    • TheDukeOfNukem on 11/10/2018 - 18:06
      +3

      I'll buy you a brand new remote and trade it for that right the (profanity) now.

      Go Away Lightbar

      • Justcuz on 12/10/2018 - 02:07

        Ha! If you're in Victoria, I don't mind mate - PM me if you're interested ;)

    • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:44

      Yes. Just don't tell them.

  • sarakoth on 11/10/2018 - 18:07
    +6

    I have got this deal at Cockburn EB a few days ago… a friend got it OK in the Perth CBD, but others I know have had no at Joondalup… here is a pic I took at the time. https://flic.kr/p/NazPxp It does come up as $43 or something initially, so they have to actually increase the trade in value of the controller I think to make it work.. took a min or so when I was there.

    • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:16
      +7

      Cockburn?

      • OfTheOverflow on 11/10/2018 - 18:22
        +17

        there's a cream for that

        • F-22 on 11/10/2018 - 19:50
          +1

          What's it called? mate wants to know…

      • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 19:01
        +1

        It’s a suburb of Perth. Pronounced Coburn.

        • Dogsbreakfast on 12/10/2018 - 08:17

          Only for the people who live there.

          Everyone else giggles

      • Robydc on 12/10/2018 - 07:26

        that's not the way to use the controller

    • Quizera on 11/10/2018 - 18:21

      This is good, hopefully they will match that though. I gave a call to the EB in Carousel, they have no idea about the offer. Was told to pay 39.95 for a trade-in deal. Thank you Sarakoth! Legend!

  • tempura on 11/10/2018 - 18:10
    -3

    So any controller can be paired with any PS4 right?

    • OfTheOverflow on 11/10/2018 - 18:23

      Yes

    • PainToad on 11/10/2018 - 18:32
      +4

      Yes. My Atari 2600 joystick works great with CoD.

    • sprucemoose92 on 11/10/2018 - 18:33

      Not just any controller, but any PS4 controller yes.

      I would imagine it would be pretty hard to sell controllers if they only worked on one generation of the PS4 and not to mention piss a lot of people off.

      • tempura on 11/10/2018 - 18:34
        +3

        I meant to say PS4 controllers, apology

        • PainToad on 11/10/2018 - 18:40

          They work great on NES.

          ;)

  • Laziofogna on 11/10/2018 - 18:15

    I was reading this sign this morning in one of their stores, blinked my eye and the hipster in charge took it out of the wall I don’t know why. It was just for a red one though

  • Ventak on 11/10/2018 - 18:25

    Hmm I guess both my controllers are V1s then.

    Wait no I was wrong, mine does show the LED light when I use it, so guess I have V2s then. That was confusing…

    • tempura on 11/10/2018 - 18:33

      Don't both have LED light? Blue and red depending which P1 or P2 you are?

      • Ventak on 11/10/2018 - 18:39

        Yep I see both those lights for P1 and P2.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:43
          +2

          They all have the LED light on the back, the new ones just have a clear section on the touchpad so that you can see the LED through it without having to tilt the controller.

          • Ventak on 11/10/2018 - 18:53

            @[Deactivated]: Yeah that's what I mean - the light shows at the top of the touchpad as well as the back. EB/JB's picture just made it look like it was a bulge at the top, hence why I thought I had V1s.

  • OCD Completionist on 11/10/2018 - 18:26
    +3

    Probably a stupid question, but what do they do with all these used controllers?

    • PainToad on 11/10/2018 - 18:30
      +2

      Sell them at an inflated price next week to idiots.

    • AssociatedJelIyfish @ EB Games Australia on 11/10/2018 - 18:38
      +26

      You know the gunk that forms in the cracks?
      We collect it.

      • mingofmongo on 11/10/2018 - 18:52
        +2

        Step 1. Collect PS4 controllers

        Step 3. Profit!

        • Paligu on 12/10/2018 - 02:34

          brah stop skipping steps

      • sw00p on 12/10/2018 - 09:20

        WTF even is that gunk?

    • Davo1111 on 11/10/2018 - 18:38

      sell them next week. Or bundle them with an existing 2nd hand ps4.

    • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2018 - 18:39

      Mine bitcoin.

    • Brouw3r on 11/10/2018 - 19:32
      +4

      Use the joysticks to repair dog noses.

    • Wizard on 11/10/2018 - 19:56

      They take out the mic and harvest your credit card info to pirates.

  • BertieBrown on 11/10/2018 - 19:06
    +1

    Damn I wish that this applied to XB1 controllers.

    • pegaxs on 11/10/2018 - 20:40
      +2

      It did… last week. Might be worth asking in store about it. It may still be an active deal…

      • BertieBrown on 11/10/2018 - 21:55

        Dagnamit! Thanks pegasx, I’ll def check. :)

  • Lol329 on 11/10/2018 - 19:57

    This deal has been discontinued by EB head office according to penrith engages Westfield nsw

    • dlakers3peat on 11/10/2018 - 20:47

      FYI worked for me at Castle Towers at Castle Hill

  • tempura on 11/10/2018 - 20:34

    Do i need the original usb cable for pairing?

    • PurchaseAnxiety on 11/10/2018 - 21:04

      Nope.

    • andyzing on 12/10/2018 - 07:38

      Not the original one, but you do need a micro USB cable to pair it to a new PlayStation.

      • tempura on 12/10/2018 - 08:28

        so this controller doesn't come with any micro USB cable?

        • pegaxs on 12/10/2018 - 09:07

          And you don’t have 300 micro USB cables laying around your house already?

        • [Deactivated] on 12/10/2018 - 09:28
          +1

          No. I never understood why everyone asked me this when I worked there. The console came with one and most people have a million of them lying around, especially if they have an Android phone from 2016 or earlier

          • tempura on 12/10/2018 - 09:47

            @[Deactivated]: Allow me to explain us the noobs, you may think this is such a dumb question .. for us, it's more about certainty, to ask if any micro usb cable will work with the pairing or perhaps we require a special Playstation micro usb controller .. noob I get it, but I do believe it's a legit Q.

            • [Deactivated] on 12/10/2018 - 09:54
              +1

              @tempura: They're all the same.

              • ONEMariachi on 12/10/2018 - 10:45

                @[Deactivated]: I've found I need the thicker ones for it to actually charge properly though. The normal thinner ones that seem to come with phones tend to not charge mine. It's weird.

  • hasher22 on 11/10/2018 - 21:25

    My controlller, the barcode at the back has been rubbed off due to how my brother holds the controller. Does the barcode at the back needs to be visible?

    Thanks

    • dom01374 on 11/10/2018 - 23:11
      +1

      It should be fine because mine old one was off too

    • [Deactivated] on 12/10/2018 - 09:28
      +1

      Nope

  • T_double_U on 11/10/2018 - 21:42
    +1

    Managed to trade in my original v2 controller with a completely dead battery so happy days there however the store was backordered so I won't see mine until until it's sent out next week. Still very happy thanks OP :)

  • Krondorf on 11/10/2018 - 22:08

    Will try this tomorrow… (how do they test if it's working?)
    Thanks!

    • dlakers3peat on 11/10/2018 - 22:48

      They don't.

    • Flanders on 12/10/2018 - 00:00

      I traded a console recently (with controller) and they just tossed the controller into a pile of controller in cupboard. I was happy for them to test, even encouraged them to do so, and was happy to wait. They said they get so many, they don't have time to test.
      As long as it looks OK cosmetically, should be fine if not working. Someone else in thread mentioned the store they went to plugged it in to see it turns on.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/10/2018 - 10:01

        Can confirm. If we can be bothered we would go and make sure it turns on, but for Bob getting paid $20 an hour to trade in a bunch of consoles it is no skin off his back if the console doesn't work once it reaches head office.

  • FreoIsaac on 11/10/2018 - 23:01

    thanks went down to freo tonight swapped my PlayStation 4 Pro launch controller, had to strip it of my persona 5 controller skin though better to have a fresh battery with a new warranty , basically just pushed some buttons made sure it turned on and swapped it no problems.

  • first in line on 11/10/2018 - 23:09

    Anyone in Sydney got this to work?

    • dlakers3peat on 11/10/2018 - 23:30

      Yes I did today at castle hill

      • first in line on 11/10/2018 - 23:47

        Bah! Too far from where I am. Anyone tried the city stores?

  • dom01374 on 11/10/2018 - 23:47
    +1

    For those asking for the receipt

    i posted it up on flickr

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/150971300@N05/30305839177

    • boxall on 12/10/2018 - 10:55

      Yep you got charged the $3 refurb fee as well. Still a great deal,

    • Aussie World Warrior on 12/10/2018 - 11:38

      What's the $3 refurb fee for? All I see is new merchandise? Are they charging you a fee to buy new stuff now?!?

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