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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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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.

    ShawnyMcKnightShawnyMcKnight

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

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Aug 20, 2026 4:19 AM
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TillertyAug 20, 2026 4:19 AM
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Quote from jdx915 View quoted comment :
I have Switch 1 Model HACSKAAAA but it looks like the only option for Switch 1 trade in is model HADSKAAA. Any idea if they would accept mine?
I have same model and question...also curious what happens if you drop it off. I assume they ship it somewhere to be "processed" and I wouldn't know until then if my trade-in actually got accepted? If the trade-in gets rejected do you know if you can get a refund on the purchase or would it be outside of the best buy return policy.
Last edited by Tillerty August 19, 2026 at 09:27 PM.
Aug 20, 2026 4:24 AM
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doghairdontcareAug 20, 2026 4:24 AM
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Quote from sephiro499 View quoted comment :
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.
it's going to be better.
Aug 20, 2026 4:38 AM
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gamingdroidAug 20, 2026 4:38 AM
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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).
I'd wait for an slimmer OLED Switch 2 to release.
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EragornAug 20, 2026 4:39 AM
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Quote from gamingdroid View quoted comment :
I'd wait for an slimmer OLED Switch 2 to release.
That's fair, but it's probably a year to two out :/
Aug 20, 2026 4:58 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightAug 20, 2026 4:58 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 larger and 1080p, which is great, but it does look more washed out. I noticed I missed more details in games than I did with my Switch OLED.
Aug 20, 2026 5:02 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightAug 20, 2026 5:02 AM
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Quote from sephiro499 View quoted comment :
Heck no, switch 1 still has a viable exploit. They want 80 dollars for the new Fire Emblem! That's absurd, and it's just a key code. Plus you have to pay for the online service now. Sorry this is Apple level's of greed and it's too rich for my blood. Though if you've got kids (and they have to have it) I can understand.
You had to pay for online service with the switch 1 as well, what are you talking about? Greed is nothing new with Nintendo and the Switch 1; games that came out at launch still have an MSRP of $60 even though they made their money back multiple times over.

Fire Emblem is on cart but key carts are just gonna be a part of life now. Not only are games exceeding 64 GB (so they would be insanely expensive to produce) with the graphics bump but cartridges just aren't fast enough to play the games on the switch (which is why they had to move to a faster SD card slot). Nintendo works hard to keep their first and second party games on cart but there are drawbacks.
Last edited by ShawnyMcKnight August 19, 2026 at 10:21 PM.
Aug 20, 2026 5:06 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightAug 20, 2026 5:06 AM
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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?
For those like me who didn't know about this.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19897482-8-22-in-store-only-100-best-buy-gift-card-for-60
I live in a city of only 50k that has a best buy, so I may actually have a shot at that. Just bring my switch 2 and play games for a couple hours. It seems every store has at least 50 gift cards.

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Aug 20, 2026 5:09 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightAug 20, 2026 5:09 AM
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Quote from MiniD07 View quoted comment :
They are also dropping Pokemon cards, so 1-2 hours might not be enough depending on where you are located.
Double bonus. Just looked it up, First Partner and Pitch Black. Myself and my 3 kids did the Pitch Black pre-release so we have enough pitch black cards but curious about the First Partner. Are these special prices or just some more in stock? It seems I've seen both those items in stock several places.
When the gift card says one per person if I come with my teenage kids I wonder if that counts.
Aug 20, 2026 5:22 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightAug 20, 2026 5:22 AM
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Quote from HilariousCaribou423 View quoted comment :
Do you really own the S2 or just giving your opinion? I have both the OLED and S2, and for me the blacks and color pop out on Oled but the S2 screen is not far behind. One can say it is good but not that good compared to Oled. Compare it to the faster processor of the S2, games run smoother and load faster. However battery life is a different department where Oled is still the winner. Will wait and see how long does the OLED S2 lasts.
I love the bigger screen and that switch 1 games (and some of my switch 2 games, play at a beautiful 1080p, but things do look washed out. Trying to explore the depths in Tears of the Kingdom was much more painful than with my OLED.
Aug 20, 2026 5:23 AM
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ShawnyMcKnightAug 20, 2026 5:23 AM
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Quote from teddibiasejunior View quoted comment :
I don't see an option for my Legend of Zelda OLED model, do I just choose regular OLED?
If you have a limited edition Zelda model you may make more from it on it's own.
Aug 20, 2026 5:27 AM
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d3viljinnAug 20, 2026 5:27 AM
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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)
Looks like they send you a kit a few days after and you have a window of time to return your old one. It explains it during checkout
Aug 20, 2026 5:37 AM
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DJDavid95Aug 20, 2026 5:37 AM
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Bought BB gift card off doordash for 10% off. I made 2 transaction on door dash

$250 & $50 for a total of $30 off. Paid the rest on credit card
Aug 20, 2026 5:45 AM
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ayuandmiAug 20, 2026 5:45 AM
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Quote from jdx915 View quoted comment :
I have Switch 1 Model HACSKAAAA but it looks like the only option for Switch 1 trade in is model HADSKAAA. Any idea if they would accept mine?
I have the hac001 model as well. Ill go try tomorrow in store and see how strict they are
Aug 20, 2026 5:51 AM
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KZXJ1Aug 20, 2026 5:51 AM
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Quote from jacobpark View quoted comment :
was pleasantly suprised when I got $150 total for my trade in.
What did you trade in and what was the condition of your switch ?

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Aug 20, 2026 5:56 AM
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gamabuntaAug 20, 2026 5:56 AM
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Good move if I have a Switch Lite? I think I paid like $120 for it used.

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