Best Buy Now Accepting Used Games Trade-ins

You can now trade-in used games at (nearly) 600 Best Buy locations nationwide.

Best Buy said Thursday that it is officially launching a video game trade-in program nationwide. Previously the company was testing the program in select cities using automated kiosks that bought used games from consumers, and then issued a voucher redeemable for a Best Buy gift card.

With the bugs apparently ironed out, the new trade-in program will take effect in almost 600 stores nationwide this week--more stores will soon follow.

Serving as a launch celebration, participating stores will provide an additional $20 Best Buy gift card on top of the trade-in value on more than 100 popular titles. The special promotion begins this Sunday, August 29, 2010.

"The expansion of our trade-in program reaffirms our commitment to consistently pursue new ways to bring a better gaming experience to consumers," said Chris Homeister, senior vice president and general manager for the home entertainment group at Best Buy. "Fall marks the launch of several highly-anticipated gaming titles and new technology, and we’re thrilled to provide gamers with innovative ways to connect with the games they love."

Consumers who trade-in their used games will receive an instant Best Buy gift card to use for purchasing anything within the store. The company said that pre-owned games will be available for purchase "soon."

Best Buy customers can also sell their pre-owned games at BestBuy.com. There they can get estimates, "mail them in for free and receive a Best Buy gift card 7-14 days later."

Online estimates will match in-store estimates, the company said.