Gamestop wants you to have an Xbox One and will pay you to trade in Xbox 360 or Sony PS3
The sales business is always tough, and when things are going downhill then sellers come up with better, more enticing offers. We're not saying Microsoft's new console is in trouble, but it is currently behind its rival in recent sales figures. And while the company will still happily sell you the previous generation model, it really, really wants you to get that spiffy new box, and a third-party is here to help out.
With business seemingly slow, GameStop has a deal to offer you. All you have to do is trade in that old Xbox 360 or, gasp, Sony PS3 to get Microsoft's latest and greatest. To be fair, the offer doesn't come directly from Microsoft, but is through GameStop, though behind the scenes deals are always a possibility.
This isn't a new business for GameStop, which takes many devices in trade. However, in this instance, you'll get a $125 credit towards that new console. There's a few caveats involved in the deal, so read carefully before trading in the old box.
"Credit must be applied toward the purchase of a new Xbox One. Hardware must have all necessary components for trade. Systems with External hard drives are not eligible to receive the promotional value. Not valid toward cash trades. Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value. Defective items may be eligible for trade at a lesser value. Trades subject to manager approval. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See store associate for details. No dealers. Offer valid in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam only. Void where prohibited. GameStop, Inc. reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the offer for any reason without notice. Offer valid 4/6/15 through 4/25/15".
Given that the occasional Xbox 360 deal can reach as low as $99, this is a pretty good offer for many customers. You could actually buy a console and get more in trade for it -- something our own Brian Fagioli is considering, as he actually did get a $99 deal.