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Controller Trade Weekend @ EB Games | Increased Trade Value - DualShock 3 from $23, DualShock 4 from $40

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Controller Trade Weekend @ EB Games | Increased Trade Value - DualShock 3 from $23, DualShock 4 from $40
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ExtraSalt on 11/01/2019 - 19:33 files.ozbargain.com.au (12401 clicks)
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Targeted to EB World Members. Can't find it on their site so heres a screenshot of my email.
I'm only level 2, but we all know a friend on level 4 who can come through.

This weekend only EB are buying back old controllers to spend on anything in-store.

Xbox 360 Controller gets $18 + Level Bonus
PS3 Dualshock 3 Controller gets $23 + Level Bonus
Joy-Con Controller gets $35 + Level Bonus
Xbox One Controller gets $40 + Level Bonus
PS4 Dualshock 4 gets $40 + Level Bonus

Pretty good price for my old PS3 controllers just sitting here doing nothing for the past 5 years.

Update
For those wondering trade credit can be recieved via gift card. Eb has a pretty chill trade policy. They charge refurb fee only If there's visible physical damage or you have sticky buttons. Anyway dropped in with 2x DS4 and 1x DS3… Cashed out $113.30. Probably hold off spending until the next controller sales

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    • aja12 on 11/01/2019 - 21:30
      +8

      You threw out PS4 controllers?

      • freoleo on 11/01/2019 - 22:08
        +5

        He means ps3 and 4 ps3 controllers

        • lowballer on 14/01/2019 - 20:42

          freoleo is correct. 4 x PS3 controllers, and a PS3

    • montorola on 11/01/2019 - 21:49
      +3

      Wtf?! You threw out current gen controllers?

      Where do you live. I wanna go through your bin and see what else is there lol

      • freoleo on 11/01/2019 - 22:09

        Ps3 is previous Gen not current gen

        • montorola on 11/01/2019 - 22:09
          +4

          Oh I thought he said ps3 and 4 controllers….so I took it as ps4

    • wtfnodeal on 11/01/2019 - 22:25
      +2

      Should have donated to Salvo or your local church so they can donate them on to those third world countries don't even have a ps2

    • Tuftsdude on 12/01/2019 - 08:38
      +1

      I'm sure a lot of Ozbargainers would've gladly taken it of your hand or even given you money for it. There are a few PS3 exclusives I want to play personally.

  • beyondtool on 11/01/2019 - 21:29

    I’ve got an original Xbox one controller with the clicking right stick manufacturing fault, would they take that?

    • follow on 11/01/2019 - 22:01

      Yes

  • touchmylemon on 11/01/2019 - 21:30

    Do you have to provide PS4 charging cable as well or just the controller?

    • iamhurtin on 11/01/2019 - 21:33
      +1

      Cable came with console. So just controller

  • luffyex2010 on 11/01/2019 - 21:41

    Nice promo, going to see what I can fetch for my old controllers.

    OK need to go and look for my old controllers.

    There should be a few laying around the house.

  • star64 on 11/01/2019 - 21:43

    I have to take some games in to trade as I have a bonus 50% trade voucher for my birthday. Would I get the bonus 50% on controllers also?

    • iBuzz7S on 11/01/2019 - 21:55

      From the email:

      Controller trade weekend: EB Trade policy applies. Value shown is for official first party wireless controllers only. Controller must be in resalable condition. Not to be combined with any other offer except EB World. Offer only valid 12-13 January 2019. See staff for details.

    • luffyex2010 on 11/01/2019 - 21:58

      I will find out tomorrow as I will be using my wife's birthday bonus tomorrow lol

      • Duggo3729 on 12/01/2019 - 15:39

        I tried my birthday bonus on the controllers I traded in today and it's not allowed.

    • xcess on 12/01/2019 - 00:11

      pretty sure birthday bonus is only for games and yeah cant combine deals anyway

  • luffyex2010 on 11/01/2019 - 22:02
    +3

    PS4 RE2 Demo

    XBONE RE2 Demo

    is out

    • Mrbean007 on 11/01/2019 - 22:24

      Played a bit this morning on the One X looks promising might trade a few PS3 controllers and Xbox 360 controllers towards it since there not getting used. :/

      • luffyex2010 on 11/01/2019 - 22:30
        +1

        That's a good idea!

        I was so busy today just found out now. Downloading …8gb shouldn't take too long

  • iBuzz7S on 11/01/2019 - 22:34

    Well that's not too bad.

    I have roughly $110 worth of old, dusty, unused 360/PS3 controllers and that's not even including the Day One 2013 XB1 controller which has squeaky triggers and stick drift. Nowadays that may even be considered a feature!

    • King Steuart on 12/01/2019 - 11:54

      I'm hanging on to my Day One 2013 controller. I just traded in my white and black standard ones.

  • acAgenCy1 on 11/01/2019 - 22:38

    Does anyone know if I have to give them the USB cable too for my PS4 controller?

    • ramona on 11/01/2019 - 22:59

      Nawh

  • tonyamazing on 11/01/2019 - 22:44
    +4

    Do the PS3 controllers need to be dual shock? Or can they be the older sixaxis ones?

    • PorkHunt on 12/01/2019 - 11:53
      +3

      Sixaxis have a base value of $8 according to my local EB.

  • J6 on 11/01/2019 - 22:51

    Do they have to be wireless 360 controllers?

    • ramona on 11/01/2019 - 23:00

      Yep, "Official first party wireless controllers".

      • kingmoron on 11/01/2019 - 23:18

        hmm i got a few but they have died with the original batteries and i now have the AA covers but after market. would that be ok?

        • gummibear on 12/01/2019 - 01:32

          I have a pristine 360 controller, which stopped working when the provided batteries leaked.

          Will they test the controller before accepting it?

          Or does anyone know where I can source an original PCB for a wireless 360 controller?

    • Lucifersfury82 on 11/01/2019 - 23:17

      Yes

  • KagariY on 11/01/2019 - 23:28

    if anyone was wondering what level 4 perks was
    https://imgur.com/gallery/u3ncoO7

    • Krondorf on 11/01/2019 - 23:31
      +1

      ummm.. that tells us nothing

      • KagariY on 11/01/2019 - 23:33

        it looks the same trade in value. no idea what a level 4 bonus is…

  • Krondorf on 11/01/2019 - 23:30

    Didn't they do this before but it was better value last time?
    Red controllers for $19 with trade in it was

    • ONEMariachi on 12/01/2019 - 00:08

      JB HI fi regularly have controllers at $59. So seems about the same to me

      • Krondorf on 12/01/2019 - 09:39
        -2

        This is EB not JB. you can't use the EB credit at JB…

        Cheapest controller available at EB is $90 so will still cost you about $40 for a new controller, as opposed to the previous deal where you get it for $19

    • ExtraSalt on 12/01/2019 - 06:35
      +1

      Previously it was. Better trade value but you were forced to put it toward a replacement preorder controller.

      This is trade bonus for store credit dude.

  • zombrex on 11/01/2019 - 23:36

    $40 for a DS4 is actually a good deal considering
    PS4 controllers were on sale two years in a row for $49 for the days of play promotion.
    Good chance for it to return again this year.

    • KozieSeller on 12/01/2019 - 13:31

      Which you think is the worst deal?

    • ExtraSalt on 12/01/2019 - 17:51
      +1

      Exactly my thinking. I ended up getting $44 for my V1, looking to trade up to a V2 for Days of Play

  • putshan on 11/01/2019 - 23:43

    So if i trade in my only DS4, which i never use.
    When it comes to trading the console with one of those deals EB often does to get a better model.
    Do they ask for the controller with the console?

    Thank you.

    • iBuzz7S on 12/01/2019 - 00:05

      It must include the controller.

      Your console needs to be an Australian model, in working condition and not be modified. Your console must not be banned from the PlayStation Network. Below are the consoles we trade:
      PlayStation 4 500GB and 1TB, PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB and 1TB, and PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB.

      To trade a complete console, it also needs to include:

      1 x PS4 Dualshock Controller
      1 x USB charge cable
      1 x HDMI cable
      1 x Power cable

      https://ebgames.com.au/trade-and-save/what-can-I-trade#plays…

      • putshan on 12/01/2019 - 01:11

        Thanks

        • cortex21 on 13/01/2019 - 01:00

          You can actually trade in your console without a controller but they do subtract the trade in value of the controller at the time if you do not have one.

  • EnALup on 11/01/2019 - 23:57

    I didnt get this email. Can I avail this offer?

    • iBuzz7S on 12/01/2019 - 00:07

      You need to become an EB World member, which is free and only takes a few minutes in-store.

      Prices and offers displayed in this email are only available for EB World members residing in Australia.

      • EnALup on 12/01/2019 - 00:18

        Thanks. I am a level 2 member, but didnt get that email and wondering it was targeted as the links states that.

  • Anotherozbargainer on 12/01/2019 - 00:06

    Can the trade in credit be used toward something that is price matched?

    • ONEMariachi on 12/01/2019 - 00:09

      Yes

    • Marrk on 12/01/2019 - 00:40

      Yeah, I usually get credit put on a gift card and price match in a different transaction.

  • justtoreply on 12/01/2019 - 00:56

    Times like this I regret not bothering putting my in store and ebay purchases on my ebworld (I had too many account issues due to staff doing typos, I had multiple accounts that they never could look up when required). I'm probably level 1 but would have been way higher

    I have some ps3 controllers to get rid of, they're all unused due to my hardware fetish

    • netsurfer on 12/01/2019 - 10:00

      Call EB support. They can help you with missing points. You also get some points for completing your profile and install the EB World app (I think it is only available on iOS at the moment). Also, do check your membership, EB gave members 200 carrots for Christmas 2018.

      Getting to level 2 isn't difficult (1200 points). Special deals are good because you get more points / carrots and that will help. Last year's V-Bucks promotion was good for accumulating points any eligible game gets a boost to $20 equivalent (so 40 points + points for the Xbox or PS4 gift card + any bonus points if the game had real trade in value above $5).

  • Lancerx on 12/01/2019 - 00:59

    So let me get this right, I can trade in my old PS4 controller and get $40 store credit, and bonus extra if you're level 2 or above member?

  • Lancerx on 12/01/2019 - 01:21

    How much extra member bonus are we talking about? I never really buy games from EB, usually online or gumtree..if good bonus, don't mind split 50/50 at Livingstone EB tomorrow. PM me

  • Lancerx on 12/01/2019 - 01:35

    how much would they give for a PS3 console I wonder? Haha..not much point trade in controller if the console still there…

    • dvsx on 12/01/2019 - 09:08
      +2

      You can use your PS4 controller on your PS3 with the USB cable. So you could keep the console if you really wanted to.

      • Lancerx on 12/01/2019 - 12:05

        ah ..perfecto! forgot that! thanks!

  • RichardL on 12/01/2019 - 02:55

    I wonder if Joy-Con Controller is for each or a pair.

    • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 03:17
      -3

      Pair

    • ExtraSalt on 12/01/2019 - 06:42
      +4

      Maybe call them and ask.. To be fair, their picture only shows 1 joycon, and you can technically grt joycon as singular rather than pairs. For thst trade value, you'd almost say its each

    • Lucifersfury82 on 12/01/2019 - 10:17
      +2

      It will be each. You can sell them individually.

    • Marrk on 12/01/2019 - 10:18
      +2

      Pretty sure it is each, Nintendo controllers have better resale value.

      I am tempted to trade in my 2 yellow Joycons ($84 with Level 4) and price match Big W to get the green and pink Joycons for $99. Always regretted settling for the yellow colour.

      • ONEMariachi on 12/01/2019 - 10:52

        This is what I'm considering too. I have the greys and regret not getting a coloured one. I'm kinda holding for the see through blue ones to match my gameboy colour and N64 though.

    • iBuzz7S on 12/01/2019 - 11:29
      +1

      This price is for a single Joy-Con controller. :)

      https://twitter.com/EBGamesAus/status/1083883225443958784

  • Teraflare on 12/01/2019 - 04:09

    I understand this deal is only applicable to first party controllers, but in general do EB accept trade-ins for 3rd party controllers? I've got a few I wouldn't mind parting ways with.

    • netsurfer on 12/01/2019 - 10:05
      +1

      You can trade them in, but you won't get the same deal.

  • JonShannow on 12/01/2019 - 09:54
    +1

    Just a reminder to check for the dodgy "refurb" charge.

    I traded in 2 Xbox One controllers in pristine condition. Didn't think to check the receipt until I got home and noticed they had stuck a $3 refurb charge on each controller. Naturally, like their "disc refurb" charge the store person didn't mention that at the time of the transaction.

    • JonShannow on 12/01/2019 - 11:16

      Can I ask why the neg?

    • fumoff88 on 12/01/2019 - 12:18
      +1

      traded my dual shock controller that had the rubber worn out and got the refurb charge $3 which is fair enough. But if the controllers are pristine condition thats pretty shitty of them.

      • JonShannow on 12/01/2019 - 15:21

        That's what I thought too. Fair enough if they needed fixing up but they were both almost brand new.

        I supposed was a bit annoyed because i bought a used 360 console from them a couple of years ago and the controller was filthy and grungy. Console wasn't much better.

        Cheers :)

    • samhobbs13 on 12/01/2019 - 16:33

      I didn't get charged that refurb charge. Traded 2 reasonable condition DS4 controllers and some games I had sitting around. Ended up with $150 credit so pretty happy. The refurb charge may be differing for different stores. I went to the Penrith store.

      • JonShannow on 12/01/2019 - 16:59

        Yep, one of the things that annoys me with EB is that their policy seems to differ between stores and employees.

    • zonra on 12/01/2019 - 18:00

      The one I went to says the $3 refurb charge applies to all hardware trade. Others in this thread have mentioned that it only applies when your stuff is in bad nick so it seems there isn’t a clear cut policy.
      My controllers were in very good working condition (no damage, no worn buttons or thumbstick, I even wet wiped them beforehand) and staff didn’t even test it, told me the final trade in value and only explain the $3 charge when questioned.

      • ExtraSalt on 12/01/2019 - 18:03

        Wow that's messed up. It's probably a store initiative to make more money. There must be a store incentive to sell as many refurb fees. You should take it up with HO.. Its only $3 realistically, but it all adds up.

        • zonra on 12/01/2019 - 18:16
          +1

          It’s $9 less for the 3 that I traded in, not the end of the world but they should really be more transparent about that.
          Firstly, if they advertised $X trade in value but there is a compulsory $Y charged on each trade then the advertised value is hardly true.
          Second is they need to advise customers up front before the trade, instead of carry on like normal and only explain it when they get caught out.
          All in all, be vigilant, especially when trading or buying multiple items (I have accidentally paid $5 “game insurance” in the past, could have been my fault for not hearing them mentioning it), check your reciept for any surprise charges.

    • ExtraSalt on 12/01/2019 - 18:06
      +1

      Maybe you should start a new poll thread and see how many people were charged refurb and in what condition… It seems they are being dodgy. $3 isn't much for me and I wasn't charged for my 2 DS4 and 1 DS3, but I'd imagine $3 would be heaps for that little kid who is trying to pick up a new game.

      • zonra on 12/01/2019 - 18:17

        Also how many people were charged without even realising it.

  • nikoris on 12/01/2019 - 10:17

    Will they accept wired 360 controller?

    • iBuzz7S on 12/01/2019 - 10:48

      No, it's wireless only.

      • nikoris on 12/01/2019 - 11:06

        sad

  • Rodrrico on 12/01/2019 - 10:19

    What does the 'level bonus' do?

    • hydrolemon on 12/01/2019 - 10:28
      +1

      You can get extra trade credit depending on what EB World membership level you are - level 2 gets you an extra 10%, level 3 gets you 15% and level 4 gets you 20%.

      • Rodrrico on 12/01/2019 - 22:42

        Cool, thanks for the info. I never really paid attention, nor have staff reminded me. Im level 3 I think.

  • Ashmattic on 12/01/2019 - 10:38

    Just a heads up; check the value of your controller on CEX before trading in to EB. Dual Shock 3s tend to vary between $20-$40 store credit depending on the colour. DS4s are $45+
    Obviously only applies to you if CEX is convenient and you have a use for their store credit.
    Check value here: https://au.webuy.com

    • Krondorf on 12/01/2019 - 11:21

      closest CEX store is 880km away :)

      But i now have $85 credit at local EB for when controllers go on special again
      I had a refurb charge on 1 DS4 due to missing rubber on left joystick

      • Ashmattic on 13/01/2019 - 09:33

        How much did they dock you for the stick rubber refurb? I've also got one of those dodgy first batch controllers.

        • Krondorf on 14/01/2019 - 13:54
          +1

          $3 less credit

  • DEvok on 12/01/2019 - 11:27

    Can I trade in for another item then go to another store for cash refund?

    • xcess on 12/01/2019 - 11:39
      +1

      no you only get cash refund if you paid in cash

    • netsurfer on 12/01/2019 - 13:48
      +1

      In some states, you can ask for the cash trade in price. The cash trade in price will be lower than the store credit amount.
      One of the OZBers mentioned in another deal that getting cash for trade-in is no longer allowed in NSW stores (unsure whether that's still the case).

      You could use the store credit to purchase Microsoft, Sony, Apple (iTunes/AppStore), Google gift card(s) instead.

  • KnowingNothing on 12/01/2019 - 11:45

    Should be able to store the credit for later?

    Might consider getting a Switch if a better deal popped up.

    • IceCreamBandit on 12/01/2019 - 11:47
      +1

      Should be able to store the credit for later?

      Yep. Traded some games around June last year and used my credit in the last week or two.

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