Gamers Score at Bookmans
By C’Loni Bailey, Assistant Manager at Bookmans Mesa
Are you a gamer looking for the latest video game releases? Maybe you’re a collector looking to fill out your retro Nintendo cartridge collection or find some rare Playstation JRPGs. Perhaps you simply want a cheap and entertaining video game system to occupy the kids. Whatever video games you’re looking for, chances are you’ll find it and more at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange!
We carry everything from the oldest classics:
* NES
* Sega Genesis
* Atari
* Colecovision
* Intellivision
To the newest and hipest:
* Playstation 3
* Playstation 4
* XBOX 360
* XBOX One
* Wii
* Wii U
Indulge your nostalgic side with our selection of golden era video games:
* Super Nintendo
* Nintendo 64
* Gamecube
* Playstation 1
* Playstation 2
* Sega CD
* Sega Saturn
* Sega Dreamcast
* XBOX
We’ve got handheld systems too:
* Original Gameboy
* Gameboy Pocket
* Gameboy Color
* Gameboy Advance
* Gameboy Advance SP
* Gameboy Micro
* Nintendo DS
* Nintendo DSi
* Nintendo DSi XL
* Nintendo 2DS
* Nintendo 3DS
* Nintendo 3DS XL
* PSP
* PSP Go
* Playstation Vita
We carry nearly every video game genre imaginable:
* First-person shooter
* Side-scrolling action
* Action and adventure
* RPG
* JRPG
* Puzzle
* RTS
* Simulation
* Mini-games
* Dance games
* Music games
* Sports titles
* Horror
We have a little bit of everything and that doesn’t stop at video games. We carry consumer electronics, music, movies, books, comics, magazines and even housewares! Swing by any of our six locations in Arizona and lose yourself in all we have to offer. We buy, sell and trade, so you can bring in your old and gently used video games, books, CDs, DVDs, instruments and housewares to receive Bookmans trade credit or cash and come away with even better stuff!
* Bookmans can not guarantee stock. So if there is a particular title you are looking for give your local Bookmans a call and a staff member will be happy to assist you.
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I have a gen 1 Xbox with 30 games but no controllers. I wanted to trade this for a Xbox 360. Can I do this?
Maybe. We only trade over our counters in store. In this case it would depend if your nearest location needs a Generation 1 Xbox without controllers and any or all of the games AND if we have an Xbox 360 for sale. Give the store a call. You’ll still have to bring them for us to take a look, but you’ll have a better idea of what our current needs are. Also, I suggest you think about this one as a long game. We may make offers on five of the games now, five a month from now, etc.
I was just wondering what the average u give for a 3ds in good working condition with power cord, a psp in good working condition with power cord and games
Hi Trina, That’s a good question. Company policy states that we only speculate on an offer in person, so I can’t give you a figure online. I can tell you that there is no average offer since there are so many variables, chief among them is that offers vary by store and over time. You’d get the best idea of what we offer by checking out what we have in stock and what we’re asking for those 3DS consoles and accessories then accounting for our operating costs. Feel free to try a different Bookmans location at a different time. One final bit of advice is that if you don’t like an offer, we are open to negotiation.
It bothers me that the games in the picture are not alphabetized. Is it always that messy?
Hi Nick,
No, it’s not always this messy. Sometimes it’s even worse! In all seriousness, we do try to keep everything categorized AND alphabetized (you can see the shelf card in the photo) but the items are always shifting and by the end of the day, this softer alphabetization is probably an accurate reflection of what our video game section looks like. Having said that, there’s always room for improvement and I will pass your feedback along to our director of operations.
Do you ever get Xbox One consoles for sale?
We do get them. We can’t guarantee stock, but if you give us a call we can check our shelves for you. You can also call each of the stores and if you find one, you can have it transferred to your local Bookmans.
Hello, I’m just wondering if there’s any way I can know what the average price for a 3DS.
You might be able to call your nearest Bookmans and get such an estimate, but I don’t know how they would come up with a number since there are so many variables involved. Used 3DSs come in all varieties of condition and we don’t operate with a Kelley Blue Book for handhelds.
Do you have any dance games like just dance 4 etc.
Hi Lili, Yes, we do have dance games like Just Dance on our shelves, but we don’t keep an electronic inventory. The only way to know if we have a specific title is to check the shelves in person. We will do that for you and put any title on a temporary hold if you want to call the stores directly, but we hope that you will come and browse.
Do u guys have grant theft auto for psp and how much is it
Hi Isaac, We may have Grand Theft Auto, but we don’t have an electronic inventory. The only way to know what we have in stock is to check our shelves. Call your nearest location and we will do that for you. Alternatively, we hope you will come in and browse. We really like it when you hang out at Bookmans.
i have an original white 20GB xbox 360 with the power and audio/video cords but the disk tray eject button wont work so you have to eject the disk tray on the home screen will you guys still accept it
Hey Tyler! Thanks for asking. Each of our stores are so different in what they buy, sell and trade, so your best bet is going to be to call or go in to your local Bookmans with the xbox. More often than not they’ll want to see the item before they can make any fair assessment. I’m sorry I can’t be more specific, but feel free to call your local store and they might now a bit more about how well gaming consoles that have small issues like that sell/trade. Hope this helps!
ok thank you. i was also wondering if bookmans accepted tvs because i have a 42 in tv im interested in taking in but im not sure if bookmans will accept tvs
Hi i was just wondering if any of the bookmans in tucson happen to have a Gamecube availble for sale?
Hey Ryan! Our Tucson stores are always getting new items every day, so I’d give them a call to see if any of the stores have a Gamecube for sale/trade. Good news is we can hold any item for a day or a week, depending on what it is and when you can swing by – just ask anyone to put it behind the counter for you. Here’s the link for the numbers…I hope this helps and good luck!
How much is your ps4
Hey Tamaine. It depends on which store, how new the console is and a number of other things. We don’t have a way of looking up this information online so I would call your local Bookmans. Thanks!
I was wanting to know what Bookmans pay’s for PS4 new? It has never been played.
I don’t know that we have an average price since there are so many variables beyond condition. These would include what our customers are asking for, which varies by store and over time. It also includes whether or not we have PS4’s in stock already. There was a time we could make an offer based on sticker price, but that no longer holds true.
It’s our policy to provide quotes at our deal counter in stores rather than online or over the phone. Having said that, please call our stores to get an idea of what a particular store is looking for (each store reflects the needs and offerings of the community where it’s situated). Keep in mind if you don’t like what we offer on a particular day in a particular store, that the offer is no reflection on your item – bringing it to another store or on a different day and the deal is likely to change. Finally, what we offer in trade will always be higher than what we can offer in cash. Trade never expires and can be used at any store. I hope this is at least enough information to get you started – your best bet is to stop in or give your local store a call and all of that information can be found here. 🙂
Do you sale xbox 360 ..battery pack for the controller if so how much
Hello, unfortunately we do not maintain a digital inventory. To discover what we have in store you’d have to give us a call. Store contact information is at http://bookmans.com/stores or come visit any of our locations to see if we have those particular items. You never know what you’ll find at Bookmans, perhaps we’ll have exactly what you’re looking for, but like I said we don’t maintain a digital inventory so I’m sorry if I am not a great help.
Do you have an online game list for your inventory? I live in Goodyear and it’s a half-hour or more to drive there. It would be helpful to view the game list before driving down there to not find a game.
Unfortunately we do not maintain a digital inventory, so your best bet is to call whichever store you are planing on visiting. All of our store’s information can be found at Bookmans.com/stores.
do you do xbox one repairs
Hi Jeremiah, thanks for reaching out to us. Unfortunately, we don’t offer repairs for video game consoles. The only repair services we offer are for musical instruments.
How much does 1 PS4 controller cost? just lost one and I’ve got $35 of store credit and i lost my only controller so I’m looking to buy one haha
Matt, thank you for contacting us! Due to the nature of our stores, inventory is changing every day. The best way to check prices is to give your local Bookmans location a call. The store directory can be found at bookmans.com/stores. Thanks!
Hi, I love your store because your able to take my dad’s old music accessories and instruments since the pawn shop doesn’t seem to take them because their old. I was thinking of wanting to sell my PlayStation One Mini, will they be able to take it if I’m unable to find the game controllers and plugs?
Thank you~
Hi, Lucy! Thanks for the comment, we’re glad to hear you like shopping and trading with us! The best way to check to see what our stores are currently looking for is to give your local Bookmans location a call. The store directory can be found at bookmans.com/stores. Thanks!
hello, i wanted to know if yall would cut me a good deal on some playstation 3 games . i have some i would like to trade as well as $$. kkkk thanks, sincerly
Doodle Bug?
Hey! Unfortunately, you have to call or go into one of the Bookmans stores to find out if they are interested in the PlayStation games that you have. It’s up to each individual store to decide which items they are buying. Give your preferred Bookmans a call from 9 am to 10 pm and someone will let you know! http://bookmans.com/call/ Thanks!
Hey you people have need for speed carbon for the Xbox 360 anywhere in tucson
Hello Thomas! Our buyers will be able to let you know if they have any need for speed carbon stock if you’d like to give them a call.You can call your local Bookmans store or stop on in and let them have a look at it to give you a price. All store phone numbers and addresses can be found here: http://bookmans.com/stores/ Thanks!
I have a PS2 with 10 games 2 controllers I would want a PS3 with a wireless remote control and two games can I trade even. I will have 10 games plus two controllers in a PS2 for trade
Hello Andy! While we do not do trade for trade on items, you can bring your items in for evaluation at your local Bookmans and a buyer will determine an offer price in both trade credit and cash. If you opt for trade credit, which is the larger offer, you can turn that right around and grab a PS3 and remote if we have them in stock. You can also hold onto the trade credit (it never expires!) until we do have that item in stock. All of our stores’ phone numbers and addresses can be found here, and we’re open from 9 AM until 10 PM daily (excluding holidays) > http://bookmans.com/#stores. Thanks!