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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 (12410 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

Gaming Game Controller Microsoft Nintendo PlayStation Controller PS4 Accessory Sony Switch Accessory Xbox One Accessory

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  • Ge3ks on 11/01/2019 - 19:38
    +1

    Excellent. I'll trade in a few old controllers.

    I just got the same email, but with a level 4 bonus. The level bonus part is targeted, too.

    • nikoris on 12/01/2019 - 10:07

      I have an old 360 wired controller sitting around.

      What could I trade it with?

      • iBuzz7S on 12/01/2019 - 10:47

        This offer is wireless controllers only, so you won't be getting much.

    • zonra on 12/01/2019 - 12:09
      +2

      FYI:
      There is a $3 refurb charge on each controller (which imo is not very transparent), so the trade in price is effectively $3 less than the advertised price on each of them.

      • ExtraSalt on 12/01/2019 - 17:56

        Only ever been charged 1 refurb fee and that's because the joystick had worn rubber which I had fully expected. Their test system is pretty chill.. They just look to see its genuine, have a good fondle of all the buttons and then you're good to go.

      • Ge3ks on 12/01/2019 - 18:27
        +1

        I didn't get charged a refurb fee. Got $48 for an Xbox One controller that was in good condition.

      • Letrico on 13/01/2019 - 13:37

        Just trade in 3 controllers and no refurb fee. I think it depends on the condition of the controller you trade in. Mine was all near new

    • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2019 - 12:09
      +18

      PRO-TIP: Your local Vinnies store, a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and a microfibre cloth are your friend.

      I didn't have any old PlayStation or XBox controllers gathering dust. But a quick visit to Vinnies this morning allowed me to take my pick from 17 genuine XBox 360 wireless controllers, and nine genuine PS3 dual shock controllers in the glass cabinet. They were priced from $10 to $14ea. I selected the best 10 and purchased them (total $108). Vinnies staff were stoked with the sale. Charity FTW!

      Out to the car and each controller was given a wipe with an alcohol-moistened cloth. Lookin' good.

      Walked into EB Games. They accepted 9 of the 10 controllers. The tenth controller, an XBox 360 one which had the keyboard attachment, refused to power-up when I got there :-(

      Total trade-in value was $194.40 ($162 + 20% bonus). I used the credit to buy a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $89 (asked them to price-match JB HiFi) and will ride the remaining store credit.

      Got home and dismantled the flaky 360 controller. Turns out one of the battery pack contact pins was bent. 2min fix.

      End game: 1 x new Switch Pro Controller; and 1 x used XBox 360 w/ chatpad attachment for $2.60 and about 25mins of time 😉

      • xcess on 12/01/2019 - 12:25

        oh didnt even know vinnies have controllers, i assume cash converters also work ? So they actually check each controller to see they work ?

        • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 12:29

          mine didn't so it depends on the store

        • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2019 - 14:37

          Yeah, always worth checking Vinnies and Salvos thrift shops. Many of the controllers are dropped-off with loose games after the original console gets stolen or carks it.

          Most Cash Converters stores also have controllers but, given they've outlaid money to acquire them, CC generally sell at a higher asking price.

          EB Games performed a cosmetic check, a wiggle of the sticks, a few button presses and powered each one up. That was it. No attempt to connect to a machine (wired or otherwise).

      • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 12:31
        -6

        Yeah but you didn't take account the time wasted having to get to the stores and clean the controllers.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2019 - 14:32

          Please read the post "…and about 25mins of time…"

          • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 14:36
            -7

            @[Deactivated]: I doubt it was that short. People just like to exaggerate.

            • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2019 - 14:38

              @first in line: Whatever mate. I was there.

              • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 15:28
                -5

                @[Deactivated]: So you are saying in 25 minutes, you got changed,drove to Vinnies, found the 19 controllers, evaluated them to find the 10 best controllers, carried it home, grabbed bottle of isopropyl alcohol and microfibre cloth, cleaned all 10 controllers, packed everything up, drove to EB, found a parking spot, carried the 10 controllers to EB and traded them in? You did all that in 25 minutes. I call bullshit!

      • chriise on 12/01/2019 - 13:15
        +11

        I respect your hustle

  • iamhurtin on 11/01/2019 - 19:57
    +1

    Hmm. This is good.
    I bought a controller at Christmas but haven't used it.. Don't think I will be either seeing as a new neighbour moved in with a ps4.

    This will get me some money back on it.
    Thanks.

    • Ulysses31 on 11/01/2019 - 20:58

      Username checks out

    • King Steuart on 11/01/2019 - 21:11
      +1

      If it's current gen I would suggest selling on ebay/gumtree/facebook

      • iamhurtin on 11/01/2019 - 21:20

        I looked and they're was heaps for sale already. All for like 45-50. I'll get 48 from eb and it won't be a hassle.
        I'll actually make 3 dollars

        • Faro on 11/01/2019 - 21:37

          Be aware it's only store credit unless you live in QLD where they'll subtract 20% and give you cash

          • iamhurtin on 11/01/2019 - 22:01

            @Faro: Oh you can get cash in qld?
            That's pretty cool.
            I was looking to trade for psn credit.
            Plan on buying sekiro for midnight digital release

          • first in line on 11/01/2019 - 22:10

            @Faro: Is store credit tied to a particular store or can you use it in any eb games store nationwide?

            • Faro on 11/01/2019 - 22:29

              @first in line: Not 100% sure. Should be able to trade towards a Gift card if that's what you mean at any store?

              • first in line on 11/01/2019 - 22:45

                @Faro: cool, thanks. Never thought of that. Will go the gift card option then

              • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 11:00

                @Faro: So I tried to trade towards a gift card and the EB staff said that is not possible in NSW…WTF?!

                • Faro on 12/01/2019 - 11:02

                  @first in line: That actually seems ridiculous. Try asking @ThePriceMatchGuy

                • xcess on 12/01/2019 - 11:04

                  @first in line: yeah you cant do gift cards anymore, you can just buy something and then return it at another store

                • bern1992 on 12/01/2019 - 11:50

                  @first in line: You can put it towards a really distant pre-order, then cancel the pre-order when you’re ready to purchase.

                  • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 11:53

                    @bern1992: yeah, I should have done that. I ended up getting a PS Store credit.

      • Lancerx on 12/01/2019 - 01:29

        What's current gen? Any difference to old one?

        • King Steuart on 12/01/2019 - 07:18

          I mean ps4 compared to ps3, etc.

  • motlking on 11/01/2019 - 20:01

    Is it for non-members or level 1 as well?

    • ExtraSalt on 11/01/2019 - 20:07
      +1

      it's free to sign up, so i cant see why a new sign-up wouldnt get the same offer.

  • first in line on 11/01/2019 - 20:06

    great deal, thanks for posting

  • Farrba on 11/01/2019 - 20:08

    can you trade it just for store credit? need to buy an item from zing.

    • iamhurtin on 11/01/2019 - 20:15

      Can't see why not. Give em a call before you head in just in case.
      I'm going to trade in mine for psn credit

    • ExtraSalt on 11/01/2019 - 20:49

      I'm going to give them a call tomorrow morning about just that. Tradee it for store credit. Don't really have anything I want atm, but I have 2 ps3 and 1 ps4 controller I never touch

    • King Steuart on 11/01/2019 - 21:12

      Yes of course. That's what I'll be doing!

      • AssociatedThePriceMatchGuy @ EB Games Australia on 12/01/2019 - 01:09

        Can confirm!

  • doweyy on 11/01/2019 - 20:08
    +1

    Thanks andrgram! I've got a Dualshock 3 that can be traded in

  • HS10 on 11/01/2019 - 20:20

    What is the level 2 bonus - Anyone know?

    • Ge3ks on 11/01/2019 - 20:33
      +7

      10% for level 2
      15% for level 3
      20% for level 4

      • Womb on 11/01/2019 - 20:38
        +1

        20% @ level 4 will give me $48 for an Xbox One controller. Awesome.

  • J6 on 11/01/2019 - 20:23

    I'm level 4, what's my bonus?

    I haven't got the email yet.

    I guess this is only for 1st party controllers too.

    • King Steuart on 11/01/2019 - 21:12

      I guess this is only for 1st party controllers too.

      Yeah it says that in the fineprint.

  • AusGreenLantern on 11/01/2019 - 20:23

    I have a custom painted DS4 controller, would they still take that too do you think?

    • jwb1981 on 12/01/2019 - 07:58

      It's better off asking them. If it's a custom one, they might give you less, since they'll have to find someone to buy it.

      • AusGreenLantern on 12/01/2019 - 09:44
        -1

        Yeah it's a pink coloured one. Might do that and ring them though… no way I will part with my Green Lantern one.

      • Vials on 12/01/2019 - 11:45

        Are they planning to resell these? I figured it was something in them worth money to recycle like they do with phones.

  • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 20:31
    +1

    My dark blue PS4 controller will randomly "lock up". It starts vibrating and loses response while the character in the game will be running in a single direction until it completely cuts out. Anyone else get this? It was a replacement for the PS4 controller that blew it's inards after I plugged into in to my Motorola turbo phone charger and don't know at the time that it was a real thing with nexus 6 chargers blowing up dual shocks. Tempted to swap it as the dual shock that came with my pro is problem free.

    • BargainKen on 11/01/2019 - 20:46
      -1

      Username checks out.

      • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 21:12

        So you down voted my legitimate question because of my username? It's a reference to a scene in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, no offence, BargainKen or do you prefer Ken of Bargains?

    • ja72 on 11/01/2019 - 21:04
      +6

      One of my pre-owned PS4 controllers started doing random stuff, after it had run out of warranty. After taking it apart to see if I could see anything obvious wrong with it, I cleaned all the pad contacts, put it all back together, It was still doing random stuff.
      The problem end up being my router was too close to the PS4 & interfering with the controller comms. frequency. So I moved the router & no more random stuff happening…go figure!

      • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 21:21
        +2

        Thank you for your suggestion in relation to the router ja72. I will give that a try. At least you're constructive and not trolling me for my ridiculous username. I think the ozbargain community is a fairly decent one so it's good to see people actually answering legitimate questions with constructive answers. Thanks

        • cyssero on 11/01/2019 - 21:26
          +4

          Don't take it personally, I am sure it was just an attempt at humour by Ken!

          • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 21:28
            +2

            @cyssero: I'm not taking it too seriously. I had a bad day at work so it's good to see some good ozbargainers humoured ozbargainers on here.

        • ja72 on 11/01/2019 - 21:35
          +1

          No worries, at least give it a shot as it won't cost you any thing. If you can fix the problem then you won't have to buy another controller, so it sort of a bargain in a roundabout way

          I didn't read about this solution anywhere, so I just tried it on a hunch.

          Hopefully it will work for you too!

          Let us know how it goes…

          • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 21:37

            @ja72: It makes sense. There are lots of devices competing for the same frequency. My original PS4 would give me so much grief if I enabled wifi on the PS4. Had to use Lan exclusively.

            • ja72 on 11/01/2019 - 22:01

              @Steven Reece Lewis: I just thought about this but if moving your router is too much of hassle, you should be able to change the 2.4Ghz wifi frequency channel in your router settings (I probably should have done this myself)

              In theory this would also move the wifi frequency away from the bluetooth frequency, if that is what your problem is.

              I did this once when I had troubles with an intermittent Philips Hue Switch, this also fixed that problem. Philips Hue don't operate on bluetooth however, it's the same principle.

              • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 22:16

                @ja72: Also a good suggestion. I will try this. I have wifi analyser on my phone. It shows the competing channels. I have chosen a channel that's pretty wide, like 14. Bluetooth needs some work. I hope it's super powerful in the future versions. When I head into Sydney CBD my headphone drop in and out with all the competition for frequency.

                • ja72 on 11/01/2019 - 22:34

                  @Steven Reece Lewis: It's easy enough to change a channel setting in your router but unfortunately, more often than not, it gets overlooked when having wifi issues.

                  There's an LG microwave at work that kills the bluetooth comms. dead to my AirPods within a 2 metre range when it's operating. It's super annoying when I'm trying block out the jiber jaber that goes on in our lunch room, lol!

                  Oh yeah, make sure the random stuff doesn't happen while your microwave is cooking!

    • Steven Reece Lewis on 11/01/2019 - 21:40
      -1

      Whoa, we're all getting trolled. It's like DDOS attack by angry ozbargainers who don't want a controller trade in Bargain. Or maybe it's EB head office? I feel sorry for the mods. They have to field people abusing the comment voting system for their own entertainment.

    • Zylam Marex on 11/01/2019 - 23:03
      -3

      I down voted you. Anyone who attacks the Ken of Bargains must feel the wrath of the down vote.

  • aja12 on 11/01/2019 - 20:50

    Would this offer be available to all EB World members whether you received the email or not?

    • MaximumEffort777 on 11/01/2019 - 20:51
      +2

      Yep.

      • kimlo on 12/01/2019 - 00:32

        Legend, that's what I wanted to ask.

        I'm level 3 so $46 each for an old PS4 and X1 controller I have lying around is gold

        Awesome deal.

      • hydrolemon on 12/01/2019 - 10:07

        Can confirm, I was in the same boat and just traded in some old 360 controllers with no issues.

        • first in line on 12/01/2019 - 10:37

          my old white xbox controller (which has now turned yellow) got rejected >_<

          wasn't expecting it to be accepted anyway haha

          They said it needs refurbishment and offered me $2

          • hydrolemon on 12/01/2019 - 11:03

            @first in line: That's bad luck! Maybe you could try another store? If they rejected yours solely based on the colour change, I'd try my luck elsewhere.

  • first in line on 11/01/2019 - 20:51
    -1

    I have a xbox 360 controller with worn out joystick, a button that does not work and a battery pack that does not have any charge left. I wonder if they will accept this?

    • JD9151 on 11/01/2019 - 20:57
      -2

      I'm in a similar position, have an Xbox One controller with a loose trigger button.

    • Ulysses31 on 11/01/2019 - 21:01
      +15

      C'mon man… It's gonna get resold to some poor gamer, who's gonna go through all the hassle & disappointment.

      Please, do the right thing.

      • montorola on 11/01/2019 - 21:48
        +1

        Lol @ the person who negged you.

        Some people have no morals…

        • mekktor on 11/01/2019 - 23:56
          +6

          What are you going on about? If some company wants to buy broken controllers off people then that's on them. It's up to them as a business to figure out what they should or shouldn't be buying and how to turn that into a profit. Whether that's through refurbishing or just straight up ripping off their customers. Once they've given you your money/credit, you're no longer involved in any way.

          • CountDuckula on 12/01/2019 - 15:47

            @mekktor: You're knowingly selling a faulty item, represented as working. You can justify it any way you like but it's the wrong thing to do.

      • ONEMariachi on 11/01/2019 - 23:56
        +1

        You know they refurbish them right?

        • [Deactivated] on 12/01/2019 - 14:43

          "refurbish"

      • sofasty on 12/01/2019 - 00:57
        +1

        What if there's a market for spare parts they're doing?

    • King Steuart on 11/01/2019 - 21:14
      +2

      The battery pack is not an issue, and most joysticks on pre-owned controllers have noticeable ware.. but the button that doesn't work makes it untradeable. Unsure if the staff will notice if/when you trade it in, but you should feel guilty if you do.

    • cyssero on 11/01/2019 - 22:59
      +4

      I know EB don't have the best reputation for preowned, but surely they are testing and performing basic repairs and checks on the controllers? If not I'd be really worried..

      • JD9151 on 12/01/2019 - 13:40

        Yep don't think you can put it on the person trading it in. EB are responsible as middlemen to perform basic repairs and checks on controllers.

  • abuch47 on 11/01/2019 - 20:57
    +1

    What about my ds2?

    Or my OG controller?

  • SuBw00FeR on 11/01/2019 - 20:57
    +5

    Oh sweet as, looks like I'm getting NSMB Deluxe :D

  • ramona on 11/01/2019 - 21:07

    What do they mean by level bonus? Is it that extra percentage you get towards trading things in? 10%? 15%?

    • ONEMariachi on 11/01/2019 - 23:57

      Yeah, depending on how much you've spent with them you can level up. Levels 1 through 5. Giving added trade in bonuses.

  • hophead on 11/01/2019 - 21:19
    +1

    I have dual shock 4 with the rubber pads worn through a bit. Still works. Would it be acceptable for trade?

    • iamhurtin on 11/01/2019 - 21:21
      +2

      Be fine.
      For your next controller. Get some covers.. I've used since day one.

    • follow on 11/01/2019 - 21:22

      Yes

      • hophead on 12/01/2019 - 11:16
        +2

        Ta. Traded this morning no issues at all. $40 gift voucher.

  • BertieBrown on 11/01/2019 - 21:25

    Does anybody know if the deal with trading in an XB1 Original towards an XB1X is still a thing? I think maybe $349 for an original XB1, if I remember correctly.

    • luffyex2010 on 11/01/2019 - 21:39

      You have missed the boat….actually two boats.

      The XBONE S trade in for $299 is over.

      You can still trade in the XBONE 500GB for $110 + EBWORLD

      • BertieBrown on 11/01/2019 - 22:01

        Well, dang. Thanks for the reply :)

  • lowballer on 11/01/2019 - 21:27

    OMG. I just tossed my ps3 and 4 controllers, thinking why would anyone bother!

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