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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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Written by Eragorn | Staff

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aug 21, 2026 11:01 PM
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someoneslickAug 21, 2026 11:01 PM
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Is it just a bug that the 6677993 model has one choice claiming you get both mario kart world and donkey king banana blitz?
Aug 21, 2026 11:05 PM
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someoneslickAug 21, 2026 11:05 PM
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Quote from CalmPenguin123 View quoted comment :
Just did the trade in with my regular Switch. I ordered the Switch 2 online to get the free steelbook yesterday, picked up today. The worker was sweet, but I don't really think she knew what was really needed. I brought everything just in case, but she only asked for the controller (the joycons on the switch) and the charging cable. Ended up keeping the dock, controller grip and joycon grips, and hdmi cable. She didn't even turn on the console to check if it worked (it ran great).

She said the $150 could be seen on her screen and that it would be credited back to my card in a couple of days. Super easy, but fair warning that I think what you turn in depends heavily on the worker checking the items.
There's not a charging cable, though. I even looked it up and it said the original switch didn't come with a charging cable. Unless you mean the power cable. The cable that isn't connected to the power adapter comes with the pro controller separately.

Also, how do you order it online? I thought when you trade it in is when you get the $75 coupon. or can you order the 2 online first and you just select that you are trading it in, so it then lets you? I would have thought since $75 of it is a coupon that you would need the coupon first.
Aug 21, 2026 11:17 PM
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OoTLinkAug 21, 2026 11:17 PM
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Quote from someoneslick View quoted comment :
There's not a charging cable, though. I even looked it up and it said the original switch didn't come with a charging cable. Unless you mean the power cable. The cable that isn't connected to the power adapter comes with the pro controller separately.

Also, how do you order it online? I thought when you trade it in is when you get the $75 coupon. or can you order the 2 online first and you just select that you are trading it in, so it then lets you? I would have thought since $75 of it is a coupon that you would need the coupon first.
Depending on the model you select. Some switch 1s will show up as $75 and never mention a coupon and others will show up as $150 and also never mention a coupon.
Aug 22, 2026 12:20 AM
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m0ralityAug 22, 2026 12:20 AM
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Quote from Jotterbox View quoted comment :
Dang, I got the OG switch not the OLED....
You can still trade it and get the extra $75 off of a Switch 2. The maximum total is $150
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Aug 22, 2026 12:22 AM
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m0ralityAug 22, 2026 12:22 AM
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Quote from Col127 View quoted comment :
I've got a Nintendo switch animal crossing edition and it's only offering me $75 for it. lol. what a joke.
Plus the $75 is $150. I traded in my Splatoon OLED 2 days ago for a $205 credit. It was worth it considering that the prices are going up in September
Aug 22, 2026 12:22 AM
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m0ralityAug 22, 2026 12:22 AM
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Quote from darkfortedx View quoted comment :
Need to give dock also?
They told me "yes". Not sure if that was true
Aug 22, 2026 12:23 AM
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m0ralityAug 22, 2026 12:23 AM
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Quote from SeriousSofa638 View quoted comment :
Does anyone know if I have a Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Version, do I just select the regular OLED for trading in? Do they care?
They didn't care when I took mine to the store. That's exactly what they did

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Aug 22, 2026 12:24 AM
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m0ralityAug 22, 2026 12:24 AM
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Quote from ninkei View quoted comment :
These refunds seem like a little more than you'd get on ebay, without the pain of selling it & seller costs etc.
They are better. Plus the S2 increases by $50 in September.
Aug 22, 2026 12:46 AM
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specveasyAug 22, 2026 12:46 AM
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For those interested in this deal with a special edition Switch, don't bother. There's no option for trading it in and when you get in-store to submit it, they'll refuse it since it has to be the exact switch edition you listed. Only gray and blue/red are available in the drop-down menu. Trust me, I tried, AFTER initializing (deleting) everything on my splatoon OLED. 😭😭😭
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Aug 22, 2026 1:12 AM
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CalmPenguin123Aug 22, 2026 1:12 AM
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Quote from someoneslick View quoted comment :
There's not a charging cable, though. I even looked it up and it said the original switch didn't come with a charging cable. Unless you mean the power cable. The cable that isn't connected to the power adapter comes with the pro controller separately.

Also, how do you order it online? I thought when you trade it in is when you get the $75 coupon. or can you order the 2 online first and you just select that you are trading it in, so it then lets you? I would have thought since $75 of it is a coupon that you would need the coupon first.
You're overthinking it. Charging cable is the same thing as the ac adapter, it's just what the worker said.

And you order the console like any other item. Once you hit add to cart, there is a dialog at some point that says to trade in your console for the additional discount.

Yes, once again, you are overthinking it. It's 150 total when you add the 75 from the base Switch console along with the 75 additional from the offer.
Aug 22, 2026 1:12 AM
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m0ralityAug 22, 2026 1:12 AM
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Quote from specveasy View quoted comment :
For those interested in this deal with a special edition Switch, don't bother. There's no option for trading it in and when you get in-store to submit it, they'll refuse it since it has to be the exact switch edition you listed. Only gray and blue/red are available in the drop-down menu. Trust me, I tried, AFTER initializing (deleting) everything on my splatoon OLED. 😭😭😭
I was able to trade in my Splatoon OLED two days ago. I went in right before close
Aug 22, 2026 1:13 AM
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pacman85Aug 22, 2026 1:13 AM
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Quote from specveasy View quoted comment :
For those interested in this deal with a special edition Switch, don't bother. There's no option for trading it in and when you get in-store to submit it, they'll refuse it since it has to be the exact switch edition you listed. Only gray and blue/red are available in the drop-down menu. Trust me, I tried, AFTER initializing (deleting) everything on my splatoon OLED. 😭😭😭
Literally 2 posts above you is a user who said they were able to trade in a special edition OLED Switch and they just classified it as a regular OLED model. It all comes down to the employee at Best Buy you get like someone else said in this thread as to what you can get away with.
Aug 22, 2026 3:15 AM
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phuocienguyenAug 22, 2026 3:15 AM
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Anyone who traded in a OLED and got the 130$ and 75$ promotion. What was your total in the end with tax? Why does mine seem higher than I think it is.
Aug 22, 2026 4:22 AM
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someoneslickAug 22, 2026 4:22 AM
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Quote from OoTLink View quoted comment :
Depending on the model you select. Some switch 1s will show up as $75 and never mention a coupon and others will show up as $150 and also never mention a coupon.
i think someone said the day 1 switch doesn't show up at all. So i guess I have no choice but do the whole thing in store?

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Aug 22, 2026 5:10 AM
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zwz002Aug 22, 2026 5:10 AM
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Quote from someoneslick View quoted comment :
Is it just a bug that the 6677993 model has one choice claiming you get both mario kart world and donkey king banana blitz?
Except it's out of stock all week no?

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