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Selling and Trading in your PS4 for a PS4 Pro
- Thread starter Armadilo
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UnluckyKate
Member
Micromania in france will have a 200 trade off, during nov 7 to 21, very limited supplies...
Now : can they take damaged stick controllers ? do they need the box ?
Now : can they take damaged stick controllers ? do they need the box ?
thebigmachine
Member
If the console you play on is set to primary and you have ps+ it should upload to the cloud at night. Otherwise upload all that manually before you sell it.
splattered
Member
I also just made sure my saves were backed up the cloud and then nuked the drive... earlier this year I switched out the 500GB for a 2TB but used a USB stick for my saves so being able to just use the cloud was nice this time around.
Took like 5 or 6 hours to format the 2TB drive, about 1 hour for the 500GB.
Very easy process though.
Took like 5 or 6 hours to format the 2TB drive, about 1 hour for the 500GB.
Very easy process though.
EekumBokum
Member
If I were to sell my PS4 before I purchase a Pro, how would I transfer over PT to the Pro? Or is that not possible if I don't have the original console to transfer from.
Forgive me for not having the link but I was one of the foolish ones that accidentally deleted P.T. but managed to get it back by changing some ip settings or whatever it was. Did something on the computer and managed to download again. Last I checked it was still working for people so I assume it might work on PS4 Pro as well.
You can either re-download using a third party app on your pc and adjust the proxy settings on your ps4.
Or else you can just back up your ps4 contents onto an external hard drive and transfer from the external onto your Pro system.
Aces&Eights
Member
This. You can check to see what has been uploaded under online storage in the options menu. Just to be safe, I also put them on a USB stick....and my computer. (I'm paranoid. I've had corrupted saves before)
Backed up my saves to the cloud / check
Backed up my videos and photos to USB / check
Deactivated as primary device / check
Delete user from PS4 / check
Am I missing anything?
Should I reset the PS4 to factory settings to clear the HDD or will putting it in the Pro erase everything for me?
Does anyone else stack their PS3 on top of their PS4? I do this and it seems okay but I want to take better care of my Pro so should I continue doing it?
Backed up my videos and photos to USB / check
Deactivated as primary device / check
Delete user from PS4 / check
Am I missing anything?
Should I reset the PS4 to factory settings to clear the HDD or will putting it in the Pro erase everything for me?
Does anyone else stack their PS3 on top of their PS4? I do this and it seems okay but I want to take better care of my Pro so should I continue doing it?
kikonawa
Member
Or as an extra backup use an usb stick
I know it doesn't seem to be anything officially saying on gamestop's website that they have any sort of trade in special if you trade a regular in for the pro.
Has there been anything leaked or hinted at anywhere that might imply they'll give a good bonus for trading in one towards a pro? It would certainly help for me to make the decision if I wanna pick up my preorder or not.
Has there been anything leaked or hinted at anywhere that might imply they'll give a good bonus for trading in one towards a pro? It would certainly help for me to make the decision if I wanna pick up my preorder or not.
RedlineRonin
Member
Multiple people have all said no one at GS knows. When I went they even told me they found out about the $200 Xbox one S trade in promo two days before it started. It makes sense if GS doesn't trust people to not leak stuff to just keep the employees in the dark until a couple days before. Dumb way to do business, but I get it.
Considering they did that xbox one S deal that you mention, I suppose that bodes well for the possibility of a $200 trade on PS4s then. That's kinda what I'm hoping for, that would be perfect for me.
Hawk269
Member
Ughh....I am holding out hope that a trade in offer is going to happen. I have the Uncharted 4 console and want to trade that in just to offset some of the cost of the pro. I am hoping we get Xbox One S level trade in deal.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I'm planning on trading in my launch PS4 Gamestop. Will they flip out that I upgraded it to a 1TB HDD?
That's what I am doing. Keeping my PS4 till the pro comes in though. Just put $50 down to preorder it. I hope I still get the $210. Don't want to deal with selling privately.
EVA UNIT 01
Member
Gamestop doing shit or would i be better off selling myself?
Edit: that can be taken 2 ways, you know what i meant
Edit: that can be taken 2 ways, you know what i meant
ElMexiMerican
Member
They probably won't even check, unless you tell them of course.
Aces&Eights
Member
Also, the microUSB for the controller. If you forget it, they will make you buy one to include in the package.
RedlineRonin
Member
Here's what the GameStop deal was at that time (I guess, I didn't take advantage myself)
https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4v81xa/gamestop_xbox_one_s_trade_in_deal_revealed_up_to/
https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/comments/4v81xa/gamestop_xbox_one_s_trade_in_deal_revealed_up_to/
That applied to The PS4 Pro? I'm rather happy going this route if it means $200 for my PS4.
Well, here in Sweden it would at least. Their ad specifically mentions that it need the stock HDD in it, so I guess they will check it.
Donny Hayabusa
Member
I spoke to two different Gamestop employees in two different Locations. Both were pretty sure that a deal is coming, when new stock arrives, which can be a month, since every Gamestop in Germany sold all their pre-orders.
Don't know why im so excited for the pro. I guess i Just love new things
Lion Heart
Banned
I'm having a hard time selling my PS4, this sucks. I shoulda took the decent offer I had.
Lakerchick4life
Member
Are you sure the microUSB for the controller is required? When I traded in my XBOX ONE console last yr all they wanted were the HDMI cable, controller, power cables, and of course the XBOX ONE..so I figured for the PS4 I would be required to bring them the same..I dont even remember my PS4 coming with a microusb cable
shouamabane
Member
I'll keep an eye on PS4 Pro during Black Friday. I'm curious to see a full DF review.
Dr_Boris_Goltz
Banned
So eBay did something strange. Essentially they said I'm guaranteed $250 for my PS4 auction if I use their recommend settings (starting price, shipping, etc) even if it sells for less. They'll give me the remainder in eBay credit.
This seems like a really solid deal for a used PS4.
This seems like a really solid deal for a used PS4.
DOWN
Banned
It came with the micro USB of course. That's the only way to connect a controller the first time (and later charge it). New controllers don't even come with the cable. You only get the micro USB with your original PS4. So yes, most places seem to require that for trade in
Put the 500GB back. Most places need it to be a stock model and won't have a SKU or permission to accept any changes.
breakfuss
Member
^ ...and beaten
Not only is it unlikely they'd give you more for it, they might reject it since it's not the stock drive. I'd just take it out.
Not only is it unlikely they'd give you more for it, they might reject it since it's not the stock drive. I'd just take it out.
CouchMaster
Member
I have P.T. on a throwaway account. This might actually fund my Pro purchase entirely lol.
Link?
Dr_Boris_Goltz
Banned
No specific link; it was when I was creating my auction. There was a big button that said "use eBay's recommended settings" where you would normally enter pricing information.
Bruno
Member
Yes they care and it's not their fault either so you will lose the difference.
OK. What's the difference? Maybe better off selling online than.
Maybe the deal is over because I am not seeing anything about it anywhere, even when creating a listing. I thought I remember seeing something a few weeks or so back about it though.
The Lamonster
Member
Has anyone tested the ethernet transfer thing? Any official instructions out there?
I have PT and want to transfer if tot the new Pro hard drive if possible.
I have PT and want to transfer if tot the new Pro hard drive if possible.
GamingMajic
Member
Are there any UK users here that have seen any good trade in deals? The only one ive seen is Shopto but i would prefer somewhere that I can just walk in and hand over the console.
Saren is Bad
Member
I guess GameStop doesn't have any deals? I recently got a Slim but now I'm tempted for Pro
Forearm Star
Member
Rather than lose the difference ask if you can just swap the new controller that's in the box with your current one so you get full value.
Some GS will let you know that if any part of the system needs to be fixed (in this case the controller) they'll take it in as the entire system needs to be fixed. If that's the case you'd be looking at 1/2 the value if not more.
Rules are shit