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Aug 19, 2026 10:41 PM

Best Buy: Trade in a Switch OLED, Get a Switch 2 Console for

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Best Buy is offering a Trade-In Bonus Towards a Nintendo Switch 2 when you Trade-in Select Nintendo Switch Systems with up to $205 Off (via post-purchase refund) a Switch 2 Console. Shipping is free.

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  • Note: Trade-in values will vary by model and condition. Trade-in Total will be applied via a after-purchase refund once your trade in is received & approved.
Trade-in Values:
  • Switch Lite Up to $60 Trade-in Value + $75 Bonus
  • Switch Up to $75 Trade-in Value + $75 Bonus
  • Switch OLED Up to $130 Trade-in Value + $75 Bonus

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  • Offer Terms:
    • Offer ends Sunday, 8/23/26. Upon trade-in of an eligible used video game console, customer will receive a one-time-use coupon to save $75 on a Nintendo Switch 2 console (SKU 6614313 or 6677993). Customer may also receive a Best Buy Gift Card for the trade-in value of the old device. Trade-in value may vary. Condition, documentation and accessories may affect value. Maximum trade-in value of $130 based on Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (SKU 6470924). Trade-in payment is by Best Buy Gift Card. For online purchases with a trade-in transaction, gift card is applied as a trade-in credit. Only one coupon per transaction, and coupon can be used only once. Limit of 1 coupon per customer and a maximum 1 unit per customer. Markdowns taken from current prices; not valid in combination with other offers. Not all products are eligible for trade-in. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. Other exclusions apply. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You will be required to agree to the terms and conditions. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade-in or to limit quantities for any reason. Recycled consoles will not be returned under any circumstances. No rainchecks. Tax is applied based on the full retail value. Purchase excludes open-box, refurbished, and pre-owned items. See a Blue Shirt or BestBuy.com/TradeIn for details.
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Best Buy is offering a Trade-In Bonus Towards a Nintendo Switch 2 when you Trade-in Select Nintendo Switch Systems with up to $205 Off (via post-purchase refund) a Switch 2 Console. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Trade-in values will vary by model and condition. Trade-in Total will be applied via a after-purchase refund once your trade in is received & approved.
Trade-in Values:
  • Switch Lite Up to $60 Trade-in Value + $75 Bonus
  • Switch Up to $75 Trade-in Value + $75 Bonus
  • Switch OLED Up to $130 Trade-in Value + $75 Bonus

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Offer ends Sunday, 8/23/26. Upon trade-in of an eligible used video game console, customer will receive a one-time-use coupon to save $75 on a Nintendo Switch 2 console (SKU 6614313 or 6677993). Customer may also receive a Best Buy Gift Card for the trade-in value of the old device. Trade-in value may vary. Condition, documentation and accessories may affect value. Maximum trade-in value of $130 based on Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (SKU 6470924). Trade-in payment is by Best Buy Gift Card. For online purchases with a trade-in transaction, gift card is applied as a trade-in credit. Only one coupon per transaction, and coupon can be used only once. Limit of 1 coupon per customer and a maximum 1 unit per customer. Markdowns taken from current prices; not valid in combination with other offers. Not all products are eligible for trade-in. Not available in all locations and some stores may have additional limitations. Other exclusions apply. You are responsible for removing any data from your product before providing the product for evaluation. You will be required to agree to the terms and conditions. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse any trade-in or to limit quantities for any reason. Recycled consoles will not be returned under any circumstances. No rainchecks. Tax is applied based on the full retail value. Purchase excludes open-box, refurbished, and pre-owned items. See a Blue Shirt or BestBuy.com/TradeIn for details.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Drensch
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It's literally the fastest selling game machine in the history of games.
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SeriousLlama718
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I did this deal yesterday at my local Best Buy in Yorba Linda, CA Best Buy. I purchased online for pickup. It was ready within an hour, i brought my grey Switch 1 with power cable, dock and straps. I completed the trade in and the only thing they required was the console w/joycons and the power cable. He let me keep the docs and straps. They said they just recycled the other parts. I also had the same issue as the other poster about the rep saying I only get $75 back, i showed the receipt, the manager came and showed me the screen that it does shows $75 trade in and $75 for trade in promo with Switch 2 purchase. He said the $150 will be refunded back to my credit card within 48 hours. Process was easy, the only quality check they did was they made sure it turned on and that iis it.
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Now is the time to trade up if you were planning to get the switch 2 anyway. It still plays all the switch 1 games. Prices go up in September.
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Community Reviews

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.

  • The trade-in promotion can work smoothly when the store applies the $75 bonus and $130 trade-in value correctly.

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  • The deal can support quick in-store setup by letting digital games download again after signing into the same Nintendo account.

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  • The Switch 2 upgrade can deliver smoother gameplay and faster loading times compared with Switch OLED.

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  • The Switch 2 screen can look vibrant for high-contrast or dark games like Ori.

    GreySquirrel365

  • The $75 extra credit can be confusing or fail to apply for certain SKUs, including special editions like Splatoon OLED.

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  • Switch 2 screen response times can be miserable, especially for people comparing against OLED displays.

    WilliamGkyledkat

  • Switch 2 visuals can look washed out, and some players report missing more game details than on Switch OLED.

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  • Trade-in outcomes can drop if required accessories are missing, including controllers or the power cable.

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broadwayblueAug 19, 2026 10:43 PM
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How does the screen on the Switch 2 compare to the OLED? I know it's a bit larger, but how does the image hold up?
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EragornAug 19, 2026 10:43 PM
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Hopefully my math and post info is all correct.
Info was all here - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/prom...LC&ref=198
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Quote from broadwayblue View quoted comment :
How does the screen on the Switch 2 compare to the OLED? I know it's a bit larger, but how does the image hold up?
Switch OLED display is better imo, but it's 720p vs 1080p, OLED vs IPS, 7" vs 7.9", etc. Most rumors point to late 2027 or early 2028 for a Switch 2 OLED model though (and that's at the earliest).
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Quote from broadwayblue View quoted comment :
How does the screen on the Switch 2 compare to the OLED? I know it's a bit larger, but how does the image hold up?
Poorly. The Switch 2 has a bottom of the barrel screen even for an LCD. Pixel response times are among the worst in the industry.
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
Switch OLED display is better imo, but it's 720p vs 1080p, OLED vs IPS, 7" vs 7.9", etc. Most rumors point to late 2027 or early 2028 for a Switch 2 OLED model though (and that's at the earliest).
Rather wait for switch 2 oled? My only reason to buy now is for price increases in September.
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wickedwristerAug 19, 2026 10:55 PM
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Weird question

Once you initiate the deal how long do you have to execute

I might but bite on this but an out of town and probably can't do the trade in until 8/31 (day before the price increase on the switch 2)
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Now is the time to trade up if you were planning to get the switch 2 anyway. It still plays all the switch 1 games. Prices go up in September.
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MellowHerring7508Aug 19, 2026 10:57 PM
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On the front page there is a $100 bb GC for $60, can I combine?
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Quote from sephiro499 View quoted comment :
So the Switch 2 console sales are lagging, why else offer a deal such as this?

It's literally the fastest selling game machine in the history of games.
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Quote from rly723 View quoted comment :
Rather wait for switch 2 oled? My only reason to buy now is for price increases in September.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Switch 2 OLED is $599.99.
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Quote from MellowHerring7508 View quoted comment :
On the front page there is a $100 bb GC for $60, can I combine?
That's on Saturday morning. In-store only. ~50 cards available per store and one per person. Most likely you'd hae to get there an hour or two early.
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Poorly. The Switch 2 has a bottom of the barrel screen even for an LCD. Pixel response times are among the worst in the industry.
Yep, this. If a smeary handheld image doesn't bother you, the Switch 2 is an upgrade in every front. But if you have other OLED screens, those response times are miserable.
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Quote from wickedwrister View quoted comment :
Weird question Once you initiate the deal how long do you have to execute I might but bite on this but an out of town and probably can't do the trade in until 8/31 (day before the price increase on the switch 2)
I'd be interested to know that too. I would wanna hold out for the anticipated switch 2 Zelda 40th edition.

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Aug 19, 2026 11:06 PM
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SlickDyuAug 19, 2026 11:06 PM
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That's not too bad. This deal actually has me contemplating doing the trade in lol. Sucks I cant stack switches I have a couple.
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