With the excitement of all things Pokémon this year, my son has been asking for several new games including the new Pokémon Sun and Moon. So, I have a plan. It’s a pretty smart way to replenish their game stash without breaking the bank. Want to hear it?
Trade.
It’s simple: just trade in the old games that they are no longer interested in. The games they have played and decided they didn’t really like, and the games they played so much in the first week that they were bored by week two.
Every year before the holidays we go through the huge stash of toys and donate the things we don’t play with much anymore. Now, we’ve added video games to that de-stash and put them in a separate bin that I will be trading. (Shhh.)
At GameStop it’s really easy. All you do is bring in your used games (or consoles, or even cell phones and accessories) and get store credit to purchase other items in store – you can even get cash. If your kiddos are crazy for all things Pokémon like mine, there is much to choose from like the new Pokémon Sun and Moon games (if you trade for one of these you get 20% extra credit!) and lots of collectibles, too. The store associates are super friendly and knowledgeable, so if it’s your first time trading don’t worry – they will make is so easy for you!
Don’t forget to visit GameStop on Facebook and Instagram.
What video game are your kids asking Santa for this year? Tell me in the comments for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!
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Mami2jcn says
My son is asking for Super Mario Sticker Star.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/801553081125240832
Kelly D says
My son asked for a computer game called Civilization Revolution.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/801558266740346880
Julie Wood says
My kids are asking for the Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival, and
Garfield Kart!
Julie Wood says
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Natalie says
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Natalie says
My nephew is asking about LEGO Marvel Super Heroes on XBox One.
Jessica To says
My nephew is asking for Madden 25.
Cheryl B says
Madden 25 is on my nephew’s Christmas list.
Cheryl B says
https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/801588966927515652
Elena says
My son wants a Super Mario game for Wii
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/801588808751792128
heather says
The kids are asking Santa for the Madden 25 game this year.
heather says
https://twitter.com/myway070/status/801610313229402112
Dana Rodriguez says
Madden 25 is on my shopping list.
Dana Rodriguez says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/801630947926016000
Steve Weber says
My nephew wants a game called Skyrim
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Steve Weber says
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Stephanie Phelps says
My kids are asking for Mario Party this year for Christmas!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/801979607817846784
Tee Anderson says
My son is asking for Madden 25
Tee Anderson says
tweeted https://twitter.com/Teeanderson01/status/802032266801246208
LAMusing says
I don’t have kids. But my friend wants a Wii Lego game.
LAMusing says
tweet https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/802057677203382272
kjasus says
my son wants pokemon sun or moon
kjasus says
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/802155466935726080
latanya says
the new Pokemon game
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/803022326321319937
Susan Smith says
My son is asking for Madden 25.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/803391716191506432
Jessie C. says
My kids ask for Super Mario 3D Land.
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Jessie C. says
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Erika W. says
My son is asking for NCAA football 14, Blitz the League 2 and Backbreaker. Gamestop is actually the cheapest place to find them because they’re all old. Other places online had the games for $80 and up!!
Erika W. says
I shared the giveaway on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seabattle2/status/803602865914859520
Elizabeth pergande says
Minecraft! in our house at least.
Elizabeth pergande says
i tweeted. https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/803670677068906497
Elle says
My son wants more Lego brand video games.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/803692046728970240
Madeline says
My daughter only asked for one game this year and it is Pokemon Sun.
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/804112539428749312
Rebecca says
My boys like soccer games the most. They love having their friends over to play video games and eat pizza!
Rebecca says
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Amanda M Deason says
My son is asking for Digimon All Star game and any other games that are Pokemon related!!! I love using game stop for games and accessories!
Shannon Gurnee says
Our kids really wanted the Pokemon Sun and Moon Games for their Nintendo 3DS systems. We bought them one (either Sun or Moon), so for Christmas, they’ll be getting the other that they don’t have. Oh and there are 4 boys who play it! LOL
Lisa Brown says
my kids are not asking for video games
Lisa Brown says
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/804702955249115136
Mita says
I like the variety of games they have.
Mita says
https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/804707114287562753
duane Lester says
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. My older son also wants Just Cause 2 . Plus another Mario game that comes out in a couple of days.
duane Lester says
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angie lilly says
I don’t actually have kids but my partner is wanting some old school Blood Rayne for his Xbox. hahaha! Hope that can count! hahaha!
angie lilly says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/804729857812926464
Mel (@Kirbygeek4) says
Pokemon Moon is the game to get in this household!
Rhonda Benoit says
My grandson is 8 yrs old he told me he wanted santa to bring him some pokemon games for Christmas for his ds3 or 3ds I’m not sure exactly what it is. I’d really like to win so i could give or santa could give him what he asked for. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours
Charity chilton says
Pokemon sun and moon
Dotty J Boucher says
The boys are asking for different games, not actually sure of the names, I still have to dig for them LOL
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Dawn Monzu says
My son is excited about Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare! We have all of the Call of Duty games, so he really wants this one too. I actually like playing this game too. God bless and Happy Holidays everyone!
Dawn Monzu says
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sheila ressel says
Madden 25 is on my to-buy Christmas list for the kiddos.
sheila ressel says
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May Rodriguez says
The video game they are asking Santa for is a nintendo 3ds xl and Disney art academy 3ds video game. I would like to win this help me get them what they want.
Katt Lewis says
I don’t know what the kids want, but I want to play The Sims again or Creatures. Have they updated Creatures in the past 10 years? I don’t know. My brother plays those Fast and Furious car games. That might be fun, but I’m terrible at the new video games….I liked Pong tho. lol
Katt Lewis says
https://twitter.com/kattzzz/status/805176282220810240 For the video game entry.
CR Williams says
M daughter is not really into video games so she is not asking!
CR Williams says
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maria cantu says
Madden 25 is what they want.
Pamela Gurganus says
They are asking Santa for Madden NFL 17 this year.
Pamela Gurganus says
I tweeted about this promotion. https://twitter.com/PJGurganus/status/805231094144651265
Angela Saver says
My son is asking for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare for Christmas this year! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway!!!
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Gina blades says
My kids don’t play video games.
Dianna says
My son wants the new Skylanders Imaginators.
Dianna says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/DedeZoomsalot/status/805250524555702272
Thomas Murphy says
My son wants Mario kart.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/805268032272691200
Ellie Wright says
My grandsons are asking for Madden 25 and one of the Call of Duty ones.
Ellie Wright says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/805284660385349632
LeAnn Harbert says
My son gets the NCAA football game every year.
Sarah L says
No kids. Trading in old games is a great idea.
Thanks for the contest.
Sarah L says
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/805301311340183553
Barbara Montag says
My grandson has Fallout 4 PS4 on his Christmas wish list.
thank you
Barbara Montag says
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Buddy Garrett says
They are asking for Madden 25.
Kathryn C says
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I am buying the Just Dance 2017 for my niece for Christmas
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Annette says
Believe it or not they’re not asking …. yet.
Annette says
My tweet: https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/805508109133291520
sandra says
my son is wanting overwatch
Audrey Stewart says
I tweeted / https://twitter.com/AudreyS23511436/status/810272952893718528
Audrey Stewart says
My young boys want the Mario Party. They all want their own Nintendo, but lets be real. I’d have to get more TVs.
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