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Aug 19, 2026 10:41 PM

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

$245 after Trade-In Credit

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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.

    ShawnyMcKnightShawnyMcKnight

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

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Aug 21, 2026 6:32 AM
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someoneslickAug 21, 2026 6:32 AM
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Quote from ayuandmi View quoted comment :
Yes they took my v1 switch. Was able to get $150 off my total.
Don't people typically need to still have their original switch to transfer things over to the switch 2, though? I assume if wanting to keep save data, at least, but then I assume digital games and expansion packs would be tied to the nintendo account?

Also do I just take it to customer service and do the whole thing in store?
Aug 21, 2026 11:17 AM
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TempleofErratasAug 21, 2026 11:17 AM
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Quote from ShrewdGalley9044 View quoted comment :
Can anyone else confirm the dock isn't needed? Figured I can keep and sell it to help with the savings
I did this yesterday with my OLED, and I can confirm that all that was needed was the switch, joycon and power adapter. I kept the dock.
Aug 21, 2026 12:00 PM
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pacman85Aug 21, 2026 12:00 PM
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Has anyone gotten this deal to work fully in store? As in not ordering the Switch 2 online ahead of time but instead getting it in store after doing the trade in assuming they have the Switch 2 in stock?
Aug 21, 2026 12:02 PM
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jenesuispasbavaAug 21, 2026 12:02 PM
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I switched (heh) from the Switch OLED to the Switch 2 and I wish I could've transplanted the old screen over. I'd gladly forego the higher resolution and VRR of the new LCD for the perfect black levels and response time of the old OLED.
Aug 21, 2026 12:20 PM
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wickedwristerAug 21, 2026 12:20 PM
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So I guess what I'm confused on is if I sign up for this deal today and go to best buy with my switch in a few days. Do I get all the value for it right there and get a chance to walk out with the switch 2 or does the whole process take a few days no matter what.
Aug 21, 2026 1:18 PM
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TealLaborer912Aug 21, 2026 1:18 PM
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Quote from someoneslick View quoted comment :
Don't people typically need to still have their original switch to transfer things over to the switch 2, though? I assume if wanting to keep save data, at least, but then I assume digital games and expansion packs would be tied to the nintendo account?Also do I just take it to customer service and do the whole thing in store?
Switch online sub, cloud saves for most games.

They took my 8 year old switch even though both joycons had drift, they didn't even power it on.

Not sure how good a deal this was but after the thousands of hours I got on mine getting 60% trade in value for what I paid seemed worthwhile
Aug 21, 2026 1:41 PM
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therockobamaAug 21, 2026 1:41 PM
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Any idea if you're able to do shipping, but trade in the Switch in person? Ideally want to migrate data over, and then trade it in, but don't want to risk it by shipping.

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Aug 21, 2026 1:53 PM
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gtprojectxAug 21, 2026 1:53 PM
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Quote from ElatedIdea430 View quoted comment :
If the Switch 2 Zelda Edition didn't leak, I'd be all over this. Now I just gotta hope that's real.
Same!
Aug 21, 2026 1:56 PM
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Jangho11Aug 21, 2026 1:56 PM
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Do they check or scan SKU? what if I purchased switch from other countries that has different SKU??
Aug 21, 2026 2:11 PM
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EagerStar653Aug 21, 2026 2:11 PM
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Quote from Coffeepawt View quoted comment :
Anyone who is down voting this must be absolutely trolling. The response time on the Switch 2 is a blurry mess at it's best. If you can't tell the difference between response times from a decent LCD or OLED panel you must be on something.
People get caught up in all sort of nonsense. You are buying this to play nintendo games if you want 120fps there are a lot of options out there but they are not from nintendo and do not play switch2 games. We have been playing GBA GC PS4 Xbox games at 30FPS on our TV screens and we enjoyed it. More FPS or darker blacks is not gonna make up for bad games.

Right now this is the best value you can get for your switch/OLED
Aug 21, 2026 2:25 PM
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SeriousLlama718Aug 21, 2026 2:25 PM
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Quote from wickedwrister View quoted comment :
So I guess what I'm confused on is if I sign up for this deal today and go to best buy with my switch in a few days. Do I get all the value for it right there and get a chance to walk out with the switch 2 or does the whole process take a few days no matter what.
You get the trade in value the same day you pick up your switch 2. i did online pickup, traded my switch 1 and got my switch 2. easy transaction.
Aug 21, 2026 2:47 PM
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OoTLinkAug 21, 2026 2:47 PM
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Quote from Jangho11 View quoted comment :
Do they check or scan SKU? what if I purchased switch from other countries that has different SKU??
I was wondering something along these lines because when I say I have a switch with blue/red joycons it presents the mario kart bundle or the regular one... and the mario kart one it only offers $75 for..

As it turns out! I have two switches, both are v2 units with xkw serial numbers and hac001(-01) on the back. And the one I want to trade in was a 'mario kart bundle' unit lol.

How do I make sure they give me $150 for it and not $75? Big Grin
Aug 21, 2026 2:52 PM
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gilzowAug 21, 2026 2:52 PM
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i'm actually in the market for a used switch. I wonder if this means Best Buy will be refurbing and then selling all of these switches that have been traded in?
Aug 21, 2026 3:12 PM
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VioletPassenger1885Aug 21, 2026 3:12 PM
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Quote from kydar View quoted comment :
Will my digital games transfer to the switch 2 or are they locked to my existing console?
Your digital games from the nintendo eshop are tied to your nintendo account. Once you sign in to your nintendo account you can download the games on the new console.

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Aug 21, 2026 3:15 PM
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gtprojectxAug 21, 2026 3:15 PM
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Quote from HermanMunchther View quoted comment :
You know they'll mess it up. And 1 game isn't worth buying a console. Especially when you can emulate it on steam deck
I disagree. I grew up on OOT. Its the goat. I'd spend probably an excessive amount on a s2 branded OOT console, controller, whatever. And yes I've played through the ship of harkinian for it many many many times.

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