[EB Games] Controller Trade in event- Starts July 8-18th

Jul 7th, 2021 4:11 pm

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dopper12 [OP]: Member; Oct 20, 2009; 297 posts; 628 upvotes; North Bay

Jul 7th, 2021 4:11 pm

[EB Games] Controller Trade in event- Starts July 8-18th

Deal Link:: https://www.ebgames.ca/playdoffers/Index
Expiry:: July 18, 2021
Retailer:: EB Games

Trade in ps4 controller for $25,
Trade in xbox one controller with 3.5mm headphone jack for $25
Trade in Joy-con for $32(64 for a pair)
Upgrade to a new pair for $99.99-$64=$34.99 plus tax $39.54 if you have a old set of joy-cons and need new ones. Just make sure they have a charge when they come in so they are not rejected.

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Reason: updated retailer name

Jul 7th, 2021 4:13 pm

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ImpKnight: Sr. Member; Oct 12, 2011; 765 posts; 532 upvotes; CARP

Jul 7th, 2021 4:13 pm

Xbox One controller with 3.5mm jack*

Jul 7th, 2021 4:14 pm

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LawEightSix: Deal Addict; Oct 31, 2012; 1796 posts; 1682 upvotes; Guelph

Jul 7th, 2021 4:14 pm

I wonder if occasional drift is something they would decline. I don't recall them firing up a game and testing before? One of my older xb1 controllers drifts from time to time. Would love to trade it in and get a new series x version.

+3

Jul 7th, 2021 4:15 pm

#4

azraelluz: Sr. Member; Sep 26, 2013; 551 posts; 1089 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:15 pm

great timing, i just sold my xbox one s without controller so i have 2 xbox controllers sitting around.

Jul 7th, 2021 4:18 pm

#5

Guest98234897234: Deal Addict; Nov 23, 2017; 3158 posts; 6405 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:18 pm

I'd bet like 100% of the NS controllers traded in are going to drift.

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Jul 7th, 2021 4:22 pm

#6

Behacad: Member; Dec 10, 2012; 312 posts; 333 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:22 pm

LawEightSix wrote: ↑ I wonder if occasional drift is something they would decline. I don't recall them firing up a game and testing before? One of my older xb1 controllers drifts from time to time. Would love to trade it in and get a new series x version.

Do they ever check anything? I just bring it all in a garbage bag and take my cash and run

+2

Jul 7th, 2021 4:23 pm

#7

Variability: Deal Fanatic; Feb 2, 2011; 9546 posts; 4720 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 7th, 2021 4:23 pm

kimwoobingsu wrote: ↑ I'd bet like 100% of the NS controllers traded in are going to drift.

It's an issue with all controllers isn't it? PS4/PS5 also has it.

+1

Jul 7th, 2021 4:27 pm

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PirateAngel3000: Deal Addict; Jan 4, 2019; 1338 posts; 750 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:27 pm

Holy shit I forgot I had a keyword on for this event. I've been waiting for this again for like 3 years and now I've sold all my old PS4 controllers for like $20 and have a ps5. Damn

+2

Jul 7th, 2021 4:30 pm

#9

u0dcameron: Deal Addict; Feb 20, 2009; 1466 posts; 714 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:30 pm

I have 6 controllers to unload and 2 Ps4 consoles 1 pro and 1 slim... LEGGO I think I might just get an X Box X whenever EB has stock since I don't really know what else I'd use the credit for and outside of the occasional game of just dance my ps4's have been collecting dust.

Jul 7th, 2021 4:33 pm

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kwokinator: Sr. Member; Nov 19, 2005; 501 posts; 640 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 7th, 2021 4:33 pm

Variability wrote: ↑ It's an issue with all controllers isn't it? PS4/PS5 also has it.

Not even close. I've played the PS4 literally several hours a day throughout the console cycle and never had a drift, but I did have to replace the controller twice because it stopped taking a charge.

The Switch I only play occasionally (like once a month on average) and still drifted.

I know it's anecdotal but the fact that the joycon drift is so widespread Nintendo just straight up replaces it for free is telling. There's many, many more complaints online about the joycon drift than probably all the other systems combined.

+6

Jul 7th, 2021 4:36 pm

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Mancouchchair: Member; Mar 17, 2021; 235 posts; 497 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:36 pm

If they dont test this is awesome!

+1

Jul 7th, 2021 4:42 pm

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Qpzm25: Member; Nov 21, 2017; 247 posts; 99 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 4:42 pm

On the website it mentions "PS4 CONT 1ST DUALSHOCK- get $25". Anyone know what it's refers to with the "1st"?

Jul 7th, 2021 4:45 pm

#13

theastroboy: Deal Addict; Jan 6, 2006; 1454 posts; 784 upvotes; Markham

Jul 7th, 2021 4:45 pm

The Joy-Con trade-in is pretty good. Much better than the kijiji scammers wanting you to pay $30-$35 to exchange an original pair of Joy-Con to a 3rd party one (cost about $30?).

dopper12 wrote: ↑ Trade in ps4 controller for $25,
Trade in xbox one controller with 3.5mm headphone jack for $25
Trade in Joy-con for $32(64 for a pair)
Upgrade to a new pair for $99.99-$64=$34.99 plus tax $39.54 if you have a old set of joy-cons and need new ones. Just make sure they have a charge when they come in so they are not rejected.

My heatware

Jul 7th, 2021 5:20 pm

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TwistedKestrel: Jr. Member; Jan 20, 2011; 162 posts; 124 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 7th, 2021 5:20 pm

Qpzm25 wrote: ↑ On the website it mentions "PS4 CONT 1ST DUALSHOCK- get $25". Anyone know what it's refers to with the "1st"?

First party only (e.g. Sony) maybe? I can't think of anything else that makes sense. I kinda doubt they care about the differences between the 1st/2nd gen controllers

By Grabthar's Hammer, what a savings

+2

Jul 7th, 2021 5:20 pm

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raspeed: Deal Fanatic; Aug 12, 2006; 6849 posts; 3188 upvotes; Canada

Jul 7th, 2021 5:20 pm

kwokinator wrote: ↑ Not even close. I've played the PS4 literally several hours a day throughout the console cycle and never had a drift, but I did have to replace the controller twice because it stopped taking a charge.

The Switch I only play occasionally (like once a month on average) and still drifted.

I know it's anecdotal but the fact that the joycon drift is so widespread Nintendo just straight up replaces it for free is telling. There's many, many more complaints online about the joycon drift than probably all the other systems combined.

The PS4 controllers only drift on the kids that don't lick the Dorito dust off their fingers while playing.

+4

Jul 7th, 2021 5:26 pm

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Devotion: Deal Addict; Apr 12, 2010; 2048 posts; 418 upvotes; Scarborough

Jul 7th, 2021 5:26 pm

Anybody know what PS5 controllers are trading in at? Looking to trade in a couple.

+2

Jul 7th, 2021 5:50 pm

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Nev007: Deal Addict; Jan 2, 2017; 1483 posts; 2217 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 5:50 pm

kwokinator wrote: ↑ Not even close. I've played the PS4 literally several hours a day throughout the console cycle and never had a drift, but I did have to replace the controller twice because it stopped taking a charge.

The Switch I only play occasionally (like once a month on average) and still drifted.

I know it's anecdotal but the fact that the joycon drift is so widespread Nintendo just straight up replaces it for free is telling. There's many, many more complaints online about the joycon drift than probably all the other systems combined.

raspeed wrote: ↑ The PS4 controllers only drift on the kids that don't lick the Dorito dust off their fingers while playing.

You guys might be lucky, but ps4 controllers often do have stick drift issues. Both my ones have it and I don't ever eat and play at the same time. I know it's a common problem not just among people I know but a search on the internet and on various forums can confirm this fact. Never had these issues with Xbox 360 or ps3 controllers in the past.

+8

Jul 7th, 2021 5:53 pm

#18

benji82: Sr. Member; Dec 6, 2008; 782 posts; 503 upvotes

Jul 7th, 2021 5:53 pm

this is perfect, have a few controllers to get rid of... won't need em on the moon.

+5

Jul 7th, 2021 5:53 pm

#19

Mok122cobra: Sr. Member; Nov 26, 2015; 552 posts; 1116 upvotes; Winnipeg

Jul 7th, 2021 5:53 pm

Does Winnipeg Still have that rule where you can't trade in controllers? I have a PS4 controller with random disconnect issues which I would like to trade in.

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Jul 7th, 2021 6:01 pm

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A1L3: Member; May 16, 2010; 222 posts; 230 upvotes; Scarborough

Jul 7th, 2021 6:01 pm

What if you no longer have the joy con straps