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expiredFeelgoodMD posted Oct 8, 2021 8:27 PM

GameStop Pro Members: Trade In Nintendo Switch Console, Get

$260 Credit

(In-Store Only)at GameStop
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Deal Editor's Note: Trade-In Page does not specify this particular promotion but since this deal is performing very well with the community and members are reporting success, we have decided to promote this deal as a heads up to those who would like to check with stores to try for themselves.

GameStop Stores
(store locator): Offers Pro Members: $220 Trade-In Credit + Bonus $40 Credit for a Total Trade-In Credit of $260 towards Nintendo Switch Console. Trade-In Offer is valid In-Stores Only.

Offer Notes:
  • Trade-In Offer page does NOT mention the Bonus Trade-In Credit but members are reporting success.
  • You must be a GameStop Pro Member to take advantage of this offer.
  • Members are reporting that today 10/9 may be the last day to take advantage of this offer.
No longer available:
  • GameStop Stores (store locator) Offers Pro Members: $22 Trade-In Credit + Bonus $10 Credit for Total Trade-in Credit of $32 Trade-In Credit (for each Joycon) Towards Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) or (R) .

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Refer to forum thread for additional information and further deal discussion
  • Trade-In Offer Terms:
    • Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value.
    • Hardware must have all necessary components for trade.
    • All trades are subject to manager approval.
    • GameStop reserves the right to cease taking trades of any product without notice.
    • All trades are final.
    • Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Written by FeelgoodMD
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Deal Editor's Note: Trade-In Page does not specify this particular promotion but since this deal is performing very well with the community and members are reporting success, we have decided to promote this deal as a heads up to those who would like to check with stores to try for themselves.

GameStop Stores
(store locator): Offers Pro Members: $220 Trade-In Credit + Bonus $40 Credit for a Total Trade-In Credit of $260 towards Nintendo Switch Console. Trade-In Offer is valid In-Stores Only.

Offer Notes:
  • Trade-In Offer page does NOT mention the Bonus Trade-In Credit but members are reporting success.
  • You must be a GameStop Pro Member to take advantage of this offer.
  • Members are reporting that today 10/9 may be the last day to take advantage of this offer.
No longer available:
  • GameStop Stores (store locator) Offers Pro Members: $22 Trade-In Credit + Bonus $10 Credit for Total Trade-in Credit of $32 Trade-In Credit (for each Joycon) Towards Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) or (R) .

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Refer to forum thread for additional information and further deal discussion
  • Trade-In Offer Terms:
    • Trades must be in full working condition to receive full value.
    • Hardware must have all necessary components for trade.
    • All trades are subject to manager approval.
    • GameStop reserves the right to cease taking trades of any product without notice.
    • All trades are final.
    • Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Oct 8, 2021 9:28 PM
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SeikenDensetsuOct 8, 2021 9:28 PM
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Quote from TikiTaka :
Why is old switch so popular?
Old switch is popular because you can hack it easily.

To put this into perspective; You can overclock the console device to run games better, you can download any games you want for free and never pay for switch games again, you can pirate amiibo files and emulate them as if you owned all amiibos, you can use the nintendo switch as an android tablet or linux computer, you can backup your save files so you can have multiple animal crossing towns, etc.

All because of a security exploit possible by virtue of Nvidia's Tegra processor. In all seriousness, Nintendo's security was solid but they made a poor choice by using Nvidia.
Oct 8, 2021 9:29 PM
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junkdealerOct 8, 2021 9:29 PM
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Quote from luv2ctheworld :
Can someone confirm what's actually required to trade in? Power adapter and dock as well, or just the Switch console and LR Joy-cons?
Full system - what you got in the box
Oct 8, 2021 9:29 PM
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hanabieOct 8, 2021 9:29 PM
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Quote from TikiTaka :
Why is old switch so popular?
Hackable
Oct 8, 2021 9:29 PM
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MagentaMoon722Oct 8, 2021 9:29 PM
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Is this trade in deal only for today?
Oct 8, 2021 9:31 PM
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someoneslickOct 8, 2021 9:31 PM
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Quote from TikiTaka :
Why is old switch so popular?
for people who want to hack it for other games, which I personally don't do. But I may have mine updated to latest firmware, so no clue if it can be undone?
Oct 8, 2021 9:32 PM
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someoneslickOct 8, 2021 9:32 PM
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Quote from junkdealer :
ITs really just a screen update - insides are all the same - I would hold on to maybe a pro version coming
sicne I ALWAYS play in tv/docked mode (and even then rarely play it) I probably should just keep it anyway. I did buy both oled versions today from BB because I had gcs to use, but I can't even break even on them reselling after fees so unless I find relatives who want them I may have to cancel or return them. sigh.
Oct 8, 2021 9:34 PM
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SeikenDensetsuOct 8, 2021 9:34 PM
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Quote from HonestStag140 :
I'm so happy Nintendo made a garbage "new" Switch so I have absolutely zero reason to upgrade. They had a chance at getting free money from almost every happy Switch owner but instead the OLED model was the best they could come up with.
According to a datamine of recent firmware update, the OLED model's SoC (nicknamed "Aula") is actually capable of 4k.

For whatever reason, Nintendo decided not to go through with 4k as a feature and it sits there disabled. No doubt because the Switch games probably look horrendous (and thus not up to their quality standards) as Switch software is designed for 1080p at most. Tbh, we're better off.

In that same datamine a new model of Switch was discovered (nicknamed "Calcio"), which is a dock-only, battery-less model lacking a cartridge slot. This might be the true Switch Pro or simply be a developer test model...
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Oct 8, 2021 9:35 PM
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FantasticBird569Oct 8, 2021 9:35 PM
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Quote from falguiwr :
It's a promo. Employee's didn't even know about it, and didn't know how long it was running.
Wait, what are the details of the Bonus $40 Credit. How to get it? Do you have to buy the OLED switch with the credit?​
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Oct 8, 2021 9:36 PM
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MatthewSearlesOct 8, 2021 9:36 PM
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You all shouldn't be trading in your console if you have a launch console. Hack it instead and get all the games for free
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Oct 8, 2021 9:37 PM
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Oct 8, 2021 9:37 PM
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If you trade it in, can you keep the credit and wait for the OLED version to come in stock?
Oct 8, 2021 9:37 PM
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kfh99mOct 8, 2021 9:37 PM
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Quote from kwick7 :
Super tempted if it was possible to get the OLED at GameStop. Or maybe to trade in and buy the animal crossing switch…

When you trade in, do you need to give them the dock too? (I'm assuming yes)
To get full value you need everything including the cords
Oct 8, 2021 9:37 PM
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SDNick484Oct 8, 2021 9:37 PM
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Still no word on Switch Lite bonus (if any)? I'm keeping my launch Switch, but I'm definitely tempted on the OLED one since I only play handheld. I would love my Switch Lite to be a money maker as I got it for $125 when several Gamestop were closings a couple years ago.
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Oct 8, 2021 9:38 PM
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FeelgoodMD
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Oct 8, 2021 9:38 PM
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Quote from FantasticBird569 :
Wait, what are the details of the Bonus $40 Credit. How to get it? Do you have to buy the OLED switch with the credit?​
AFAIK, you get the promo on trade-in. It does not have to be towards anything, it just has to be for store credit.
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FierceDeityLinkOct 8, 2021 9:38 PM
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Quote from Phenomesaurus :
Wait. I have a launch day Switch. What am I missing here because it sounds like they may be something special.
Special but there's like 6 million of them. You might get another $100 if you're lucky.

Quote from thait84 :
It was answered. Almost nothing is special about it if you've been keeping your system up to date, which most people have.
Not true.

Quote from SeikenDensetsu :
If you upgraded your launch switch past version 4.1.0, you need a (extremely rare) modchip to hack it just like those with Switch Lite and OLED model.

https://rentry.org/IsMySwitchPatched

edit: unpatched is unpatched, so still vulnerable I think

check serial here.
https://suchmememanyskill.github....chserials/
"Patched" just means the ipatches they apply at the factory which cannot be applied afterwards, so if it's "unpatched" it's hackable forever regardless of what firmware it's on, see https://arstechnica.com/gaming/20...-hackable/
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Oct 8, 2021 9:43 PM
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FeelgoodMD
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Quote from SDNick484 :
Still no word on Switch Lite bonus (if any)? I'm keeping my launch Switch, but I'm definitely tempted on the OLED one since I only play handheld. I would love my Switch Lite to be a money maker as I got it for $125 when several Gamestop were closings a couple years ago.
I called about the Switch Lite since there were many asking. It is going for $135 with Pro Membership. Usually trading in previously for $100.

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