Switch 1 games run on Switch 2. A lot of great games on Switch 2 at the moment. Fantastic time to buy.
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Best Buy: Trade in a Switch OLED, Get a Switch 2 Console for
$245 after Trade-In Credit
$450
+ Free S&Hat Best Buy
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This trade in deal mainly turns a Switch OLED or original Switch into a cheaper Switch 2, with the strongest appeal being the high trade value and easy in store pickup when the promo is recognized. The Switch 2 adds 1080p, HDR, VRR, faster loads, and smoother gameplay, while still playing Switch 1 games. The main knocks are the LCD screen, which can look washed out or smeary next to OLED, and the shorter battery life. Trade in rules and store handling vary, so accessories, model selection, and promo application can affect the final total.
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The dock is often not required, and several trade-ins went through with only the console, Joy-Cons, and power adapter/cable. Some stores asked for more accessories or scrutinized missing cables, so bringing the dock and original items can help avoid a reduced value.
Yes for most games: digital games stay tied to your Nintendo account, and system transfer can be done before you own the Switch 2. Animal Crossing and some Pokémon saves need special transfer steps or Nintendo support, and cloud backup requires Nintendo Switch Online.
The Switch 2 screen is sharper, larger, and has HDR plus VRR, but the OLED still wins for black levels, contrast, and color pop. For dark games and handheld use, the OLED is often described as visibly better; for bright games and smoother gameplay, the Switch 2 can look very good.
The promo is tied to ordering the Switch 2, so the usual flow is to place the Switch 2 order online and select trade-in during checkout. Store pickup can apply the credit at pickup, while shipping the trade-in usually means mailing the old console and waiting up to about 2 weeks for the refund.
The trade-in can total $205 for a Switch OLED: $130 as the base trade-in value plus a $75 Switch 2 promo. In some transactions the $75 is applied as an upfront discount on the Switch 2 price, while the $130 is refunded to the payment method or loaded to a gift card.
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dad Question: If I trade this for the SWITCH2, what happens to all my digital download games, do I lose them? thanks.
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dad Question: If I trade this for the SWITCH2, what happens to all my digital download games, do I lose them? thanks.
Also borders on too big for handheld. Feels a smidge unwieldy
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Fire Emblem is fully on cart. Whether it's worth 80$ to you is a different question. You cannot play Fire Emblem Fortune's weave on an original Switch, even if you pirate it.
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