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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.

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

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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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Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by Eragorn | Staff
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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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ihatemyhonda
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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.

    MiniD07VioletPassenger1885

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

    HilariousCaribou423

  • 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.

    NervousSoda848specveasyBoastfulCreator8006

  • 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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Aug 19, 2026 11:51 PM
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Benjamin1982Aug 19, 2026 11:51 PM
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This seems like a really good deal. My son is 11 and has the OLED model now. Other than the screen may not be as good is there any other reasons not to upgrade to the switch 2? Thanks
Aug 19, 2026 11:52 PM
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gadgetzillaAug 19, 2026 11:52 PM
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I keep a Switch at home, mostly for family and friends during visits.

dad Question: If I trade this for the SWITCH2, what happens to all my digital download games, do I lose them? thanks.
Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM
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lhnola1Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM
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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?
Or maybe BB knows the economy is in the dumpster and they want to sell oled switches to people that won't/cant pay for a switch 2 during the holiday season.
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Aug 20, 2026 12:02 AM
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SeielAug 20, 2026 12:02 AM
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I guess main concern would be how to get sd express card at reasonable price if you decide to jump on this
Aug 20, 2026 12:03 AM
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ece207pengAug 20, 2026 12:03 AM
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for regular switch1 the tradein value is 150$, this is not bad
Aug 20, 2026 12:05 AM
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IdeaofEvilAug 20, 2026 12:05 AM
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I was once told I have some early/older model Switch 1 that is sought after because it's a model # that can be hacked to be able to do something else... I don't really remember. But I was told back then that if I ever wanted to get rid of it that I should sell it instead of trading it in cuz I would get more money... Does that make any sense to anyone reading this?
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Aug 20, 2026 12:07 AM
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Quote from Benjamin1982 View quoted comment :
This seems like a really good deal. My son is 11 and has the OLED model now. Other than the screen may not be as good is there any other reasons not to upgrade to the switch 2? Thanks
Switch 2 battery life is much much shorter than the OLED.

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Aug 20, 2026 12:10 AM
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EvirdrevoAug 20, 2026 12:10 AM
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Anybody have experience trading in a Switch 1 OLED for a Switch 2 with Animal Crossing at Best Buy? I traded in a Switch 1 non-OLED for a Switch OLED years ago at GameStop and it was a time-consuming exercise to get Animal Crossing data transferred that required both Switches and a bit of patience from both me and the employee. It seems unlikely Best Buy would extend such a courtesy.
Aug 20, 2026 12:10 AM
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BlueSnow6699Aug 20, 2026 12:10 AM
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Quote from gadgetzilla View quoted comment :
I keep a Switch at home, mostly for family and friends during visits.dad Question: If I trade this for the SWITCH2, what happens to all my digital download games, do I lose them? thanks.
Digital games are tied to your account. Transfer/eject your virtual game cards on the current switch before factory resetting and trading
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Aug 20, 2026 12:11 AM
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MiniD07Aug 20, 2026 12:11 AM
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Quote from gadgetzilla View quoted comment :
I keep a Switch at home, mostly for family and friends during visits.

dad Question: If I trade this for the SWITCH2, what happens to all my digital download games, do I lose them? thanks.
You could won't lose the games so long as you use the same account information to login the device. You will need to redownload the content.
Aug 20, 2026 12:11 AM
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GreySquirrel365Aug 20, 2026 12:11 AM
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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?
it's good, but it's not a strict upgrade. Largely what you would expect intuitively: for games with high contrast/dark colors like Ori, it looks considerably more vibrant on switch oled. For other games that are bright and colorful (most Nintendo First-party games), it looks good, arguably better. The other thing is, bigger/higher resolution screen makes lower resolution Nintendo assets look extra bad. Ori is a double whammy in this regard where it loses on contrast and the somewhat low-res HUD elements are amplified, so it legitimately looks pretty rough on Switch 2. Other games have been pretty good.

Also borders on too big for handheld. Feels a smidge unwieldy
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Aug 20, 2026 12:12 AM
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rjsmith2007Aug 20, 2026 12:12 AM
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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?
It looks pretty good for an LCD. A bit like a laminated ipad lcd. I was impressed and I'm a screen snob.
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Aug 20, 2026 12:14 AM
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sephiro499Aug 20, 2026 12:14 AM
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Quote from almightyarts View quoted comment :
You can get a hardware mod from most repair shops for really cheap that gives you the functionality of the v1 exploit
:Chipped OLED has entered the chat:
Aug 20, 2026 12:14 AM
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MiniD07Aug 20, 2026 12:14 AM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
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.
They are also dropping Pokemon cards, so 1-2 hours might not be enough depending on where you are located.
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sephiro499Aug 20, 2026 12:15 AM
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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.
Is it going to be anything like three houses? That game blew me away, normally I'm totally against Waifu relationship simulator games but it was just so well done that I was hooked until the end.
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