The great "Game Swap" thread

dazftw · 21-03-2009 12:09am #1

Now I know we have adverts.ie for selling and stuff! The thing is though I don't think alot of people that post here in this forum actually go onto adverts! I traded in alot of games the other day to xtravision(who don't do credit anymore) and got some more games.. I had these up on adverts for over a week and only sold one game.. While thats all well and good I was thinking though maybe we could setup something here for swapping(not selling/buying) games with eachother!?

We could make a sticky and people would post in there if they were finished with a game(s) and wanted to trade them for other game(s) Other people would make offers like 2 old games for a new title or new game for new game etc etc..

Obviously would have to have some rules like you can only trade if you have over 100 posts or if you know someone who has over a 100 posts and can vouch for you. A friend maybe!

If your in the same county you can meet up, if not you can post to each other at your own expenses.. about 2 - 3 euro a game!

BlitzKrieg wrote:

Buyers Beware: Any trades agreed on here at boards are between yourself and the other poster and is officially outside of Boards.ie realm of control. We do insist that for your own safety that you take every precaution you can possible think of before trading with other posters. From the most simple such as exchanging phone numbers and checking post history to arranging to meet in person in a public space and would consider a postal swap only with the most trustworthy of fellow posters.

Thats the basic idea!? I don't know I reckon it could work! I have resi 5 here now and im just about done with it and I could either trade it into extravision or trade it withsome for a game im looking for..

21-03-2009 12:26am

+1

Think this is a fantastic idea. Thought of setting up something similar myself but refrained due to the existence of adverts.ie and was afraid i'd be sent there. In truth, i never just 'browse' adverts, i only go there if i'm looking for something particular.

jenno86 · 21-03-2009 1:58am

Xtravision don't do credit anymore? What do you mean?

dazftw · 21-03-2009 2:05am

jenno86 wrote: »

Xtravision don't do credit anymore? What do you mean?

Yeah I went in and asked could I trade these in for credit and he just said we dont do that anymore.. you have to like trade it in against something in the shop.

pH · 21-03-2009 11:35am

I'm very interested in getting my hands on any of the 'easy' achievement games I don't have, and would love to swap some I have for them now I've 1000'd them.

jenno86 · 21-03-2009 12:11pm

dazftw wrote: »

Yeah I went in and asked could I trade these in for credit and he just said we dont do that anymore.. you have to like trade it in against something in the shop.

All you have to do is when they tell you the amount of trade up value you'll get ask them to stick it onto a gift card.

dez_warlock · 21-03-2009 12:17pm

jenno86 wrote: »

All you have to do is when they tell you the amount of trade up value you'll get ask them to stick it onto a gift card.

I think he may be referring to getting cash for the games.

Also I'm working on a site for swapping games at the moment. I'll keep ye updated!

Kenny_D · 21-03-2009 12:38pm

Great idea daz. Games shops always screw ya for trade ins. This would be a much better way to trade games

keen · 21-03-2009 9:46pm

Great idea.

Have three old games that I'd like to swap for anything at all.

Saints Row 1
PGR 3
PES 2008

jenno86 · 22-03-2009 3:31am

dez_warlock wrote: »

I think he may be referring to getting cash for the games.

Also I'm working on a site for swapping games at the moment. I'll keep ye updated!

Well ya can still get cash.

Fantasy_Suicide · 22-03-2009 1:51pm

AFAIK you can trade your games in at Game if you have a game card. They'll put the credit onto your card, which I think is great, especially if you're waiting for a new game/console/accessory.

I've 70e on my game card. I intend on having enough to buy the next xbox gen when it's released!!

jazzy_jeff · 22-03-2009 2:04pm

Hey guys,

We have recently set up a service for exactly this kind of thing, the link is in my sig, check it out.

Actually, on that I have EA sports Rugby 2007 (for the old Xbox unfortunately, dont think its backwards compatible), free to a good home.

Brimmy · 22-03-2009 2:20pm

I'd be interested in swapping for your Resi 5? Was just about to go out and buy it...

Have Far Cry 2 and PES 09. Have older games like Oblivion, Dead Rising and Halo 3 (but who doesn't have that) :pac:

bonkers · 22-03-2009 4:17pm

i have pes 09..

looking to swap for a rugby game if anyone has one

sinjin_smythe · 22-03-2009 9:57pm

Well if anyone is interested ive got Resident Evil 5, would like to trade it for COD World at War. So pm me if ur interested, am in the city

Podge2k7 · 23-03-2009 12:06am

Have Need For Speed Most Wanted.!Would consider any game cheers.!

Icon_Slave · 24-03-2009 11:54am

Hi,
I have
- Alone in the Dark
and i'm looking for
Dead Rising or Ghost recone 1 or 2

Y2J_MUFC · 24-03-2009 6:41pm

This is a great idea. I'm sick of getting ripped out by Gamestop (and others) on trade ins.

eg: I traded in TMNT for 4.99 in Gamestop, I saw them selling it second hand for 44.99 the other day.

I just want to get rid of the old games that I've played to death for some other old game that I've never played before, and not get ripped off in the process.

I have:

Smackdown vs Raw 2008
NHL 2K6
MotoGP
Smackdown vs Raw 2007
Pro Evolution 2008
NBA 2K7
FIFA 2008

I'd swap for any other game, even an old one, that I haven't played yet. Just something to fill in a couple of hours. I like starting into new games, but can't afford to at the moment. A swap sounds perfect. Might aswell be playing a game I haven't played before than let these collect dust. PM me if you like

dMaN24 · 26-03-2009 1:48am

Not sure if they are worth anything, But i have Halo 3 and GOW up for grabs.
Maybe something else too.
I'm looking for Bully

muppetkiller · 31-03-2009 3:15pm

I've got Ghost Recon 2 and smackdown v raw 2007
Looking for

Saints Row 2
Far Cry 2
or
Left 4 Dead.

(I'll swap both of mine for one of the above)

Raze_them_all · 31-03-2009 4:00pm

Hey guys and girls

I have eternal sonata,gta 4,fable 2, forza 2 and halo 3

Would be looking for rpg games

silvine · 31-03-2009 4:11pm

I can swap

Fable 2
Too Human
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth II
Halo Wars

Quigs Snr · 02-04-2009 1:00am

Great idea. I have about 40 games, 25 of which have not been finished and about 5 which are finished but I wouldn't part with. I will add to this list, but so far, old games that I would swap for other old games that I haven't played include:

Condemned
Medal of Honor Airborne
Kameo
Call of Duty 3
Just Cause
Lost
Crackdown
Stuntman Ignition
Pro Evo 6

Possibly Call of Duty 4. Would want something good for that. Still a v.v. popular game.

Maybe Orange Box, again would want something decent for that. That Portal game is insanely addictive.

Maybe Ghost Recon 1, Prey and King Kong although I need to get them back from the brother, if interested in those let me know...

Possibly, maybe Fight Night, although I don't know, I am fond of that one. Might take some persuading.

Looking for any old games of equal value that I haven't played. Not too fussy but not mad into EA Sports, but apart from that..

niallon · 02-04-2009 12:06pm

I have NFS Carbon Special Edition, Splinter Cell Double Agent and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter if anyone has anything they can offer for one, two or all three? PM if interested.

Pogmothone · 03-04-2009 1:48pm

I Would be interested in swapping command and conquer 3 For halo Wars if ya want( Wouldnt mind Swapping for the lost game either, To see what its like).... Im New to this site and my bro has over 5,000 posts He can vouch for me, I live in dublin
Thanks

Lamposts · 03-04-2009 4:23pm

Have:
Prey
Condemned
SEGA MEGA DRIVE UC
Saints Row 2
Crash Of The Titans
Mass Effect
Mirrors Edge
Gun

Looking for:
Fable II
LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth II
pes 09

Will consider any offers too..

Quigs Snr · 03-04-2009 5:51pm

No-one actually appears to be swapping anything here ! Lets see if we can get the ball rolling... I am interested in mostly older games for older games...

Lamposts, interested in Mirrors Edge, Sega Megadrive UC and Gun.

Podge/Niallon: I wouldn't mind an NFS game..

Icon Slave: I am interested in Alone in the Dark (even despite the reviews !)

Keen: I would take your Saints Row 1

Pomothone: I'd do Lost for your C&C

Any of my ones (or combo's of depending) a couple of posts above (#23) any interest to you for any of yours ?

silvine · 03-04-2009 5:56pm

Have it already, cheers though. Looking for Call of Duty 5, Left 4 Dead or Street Fighter IV.

Lamposts I will swap you LOTR II for Condemned if you want?

Lamposts · 03-04-2009 9:04pm

silvine sounds good to me. I'll pm you my address there and we can sort it out mate.

Quigs Snr I'll swap you Gun for Stuntman Ignition?

niallon · 03-04-2009 10:33pm

Quigs, Carbon for Condemned if it's still going?

Podge2k7 · 03-04-2009 10:49pm

Quigs ill swap you Most Wanted for crackdown.!Pm me cheers.!

Raze_them_all · 03-04-2009 11:15pm

Lamposts wrote: »

Have:
Prey
Condemned
SEGA MEGA DRIVE UC
Saints Row 2
Crash Of The Titans
Mass Effect
Mirrors Edge
Gun

Looking for:
Fable II
LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth II
pes 09

Will consider any offers too..

I'll swap you fable 2 for saints row 2?

Lamposts · 03-04-2009 11:48pm

Sure thing Raze_them_all. Send me a pm mate.

Pogmothone · 06-04-2009 10:52am

Yeah ill swap ya Quigs... You in Dublin?

dez_warlock · 06-04-2009 5:42pm

I have the following:

Soldier of Fortune: Payback
Prey
CSI
Dead or Alive 4
Smackdown vs Raw 2008
COD3

Looking for Legends of Wrestlemania or the New Silent Hill

koneko · 06-04-2009 6:09pm

I'm looking for Silent Hill Homecoming if anyone's looking to get rid of it. I'll update this post sometime soon with games I have to trade.

Lamposts · 08-04-2009 5:28pm

Have:
Quantum of Solace
SEGA MEGA DRIVE UC
Crash Of The Titans
Mass Effect
Mirrors Edge
Gun
UEFA EURO 2008
Crash Of The Titans
Amped 3
Quantum of Solace
Assassins Creed
The Darkness
Prey
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Looking for:
PES 09
Legends of Wrestlemania
Call of Duty 2
NBA Live 08/09
Spider-Man 3
Marvel Ult. Alliance
DiRT
Soulcalibur IV
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Race Driver: GRID
Dark Sector

Raze_them_all · 09-04-2009 3:58pm

Sticky this mods??

Lamposts sent the game this morning

mika27 · 09-04-2009 4:56pm

Just spotted this thread now, great idea cos I can't afford to buy games right now!

Have:
Mass Effect
Forza Motorsport 2
Dirt
Table Tennis
Tiger Woods 09

Looking for:
Resident Evil 5
Dead Space
Orange Box
Far Cry 2
Saints Row 2

Open to suggestions for other games as well if anyone wants one of the games I have.

A-Trak · 09-04-2009 9:17pm

Great idea....

Maybe though needs to be restarted with a few simple guidelines in the OP to avoid reposting and the thread getting muddied?

I.E. The format a post should be in...example below

Games Offered: Halo3, Gears 2, Dead Rising
Looking For: COD4, Prince of Persia, Left4dead.
Delivery Post or swapsies in Dublin 8

Then the post can be edited with offers and accepts??

Hopefully we could get a sticky out of it?

Quigs Snr · 10-04-2009 11:25am

I forgot about this thread!

Anyway Lamposts: I will do stuntman for Gun (reluctantly! Is there any combo of games I have that you would take for Mirrors Edge and/or Megadrive collection ?)

Pogmothone: Will do Lost for C&C

Podge: Will do Crackdown for Most Wanted.

Niallon: Will need to get back to you on Condemned for Carbon, I think the bro might have that one already, not sure on that yet, will get back to you after the weekend.

Am based in Waterford so will have to do post if thats ok (Will post on Tuesday morning -away in Kerry for the weekend - for anyone who wants to swap).

Mika would be interested in Dirt / maybe Tiger Woods at a push. Have I anything there you are interested in ?

Dez-Warlock I hear SOF is brutal, but I'd still be interested in checking it out if I have anything you are interested in !

mika27 · 10-04-2009 1:07pm

Quigs Snr wrote: »

Mika would be interested in Dirt / maybe Tiger Woods at a push. Have I anything there you are interested in ?

Would you be tempted to part with Orange Box??

Lamposts · 10-04-2009 7:10pm

Quigs Snr I'd do Sega or Mirrors Edge for COD3 and Medal of Honor Airborne?

thebigcheese22 · 10-04-2009 7:37pm

Hey guys great thread!

Have: GTA 4, Fallout 3, Halo 3

Want: Gears of War 2, Bioshock, Orange Box, FIFA 09

I would specifically want to swap Fallout 3 for GOW 2, dying to play that game! Anyway, I'm in Cork so PM me if you're interested

Dunnie1982 · 12-04-2009 11:18am

Just spotted this thread now, I have fifa 09 on xbox 360 but most of my friends are on psn so would like to swap it for ps3 version if anyone knows anybody who's interested?

Raze_them_all · 14-04-2009 12:01am

I have eternal sonata,gta 4,Sainta Row 2, forza 2 and halo 3

Quigs Snr · 14-04-2009 9:35am

Lamposts you drive a very hard bargain...

But I will do COD3 and MOH for Megadrive collection.

So its Gun and Megadrive, for Stuntman, COD3 and MOH. PM me your details and I will get those in the post.

silvine · 14-04-2009 10:31am

Anyone got FEAR2 or Condemned 2?

dazftw · 14-04-2009 1:25pm

I might have god father 2 soon if anyone's interested..? I'm playing it now but not really enjoying it..

SNL · 14-04-2009 1:43pm

silvine wrote: »

Anyone got FEAR2 or Condemned 2?

I have condemned 2 if ya still have fable 2 up for grabs or what else you got.

deadl0ck · 14-04-2009 8:07pm

Hi all,
I had a site called "Game Swap Ireland" (www.gameswapireland.com) about a 1.5 years ago, and a few people were using it, but it eventually died.

I had only implemented it as a message board, but I was just last week looking at some of the open source / free classifieds web apps, and I was thinking of giving it another go.

It was (and would be again) totally free.

What do y'all think ?

Should I give it a whirl again and see how it goes ? It might do a bit better with the recession and all.....

The great "Game Swap" thread

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