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Eragorn | Staff 169K Views
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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Aug 20, 2026 1:10 AM
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nilkAug 20, 2026 1:10 AM
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Quote from sephiro499 View quoted comment :
new 3ds xl is like 400 used
Back when it was about a year after they stopped selling them, I paid a little under $300 for a mint condition "New" 3DS XL, U.S. model with IPS top screen. Then bought another of the exact same thing for around the same price, just so I can have a spare. No regrets, for the unique gaming experience alone, but increasing value is a bonus lol.
Aug 20, 2026 1:15 AM
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junshikAug 20, 2026 1:15 AM
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What do we need to trade in? Just the console and joycons? Or do we need a dock and charger too.
Aug 20, 2026 1:19 AM
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MrGreedAug 20, 2026 1:19 AM
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Quote from junshik View quoted comment :
What do we need to trade in? Just the console and joycons? Or do we need a dock and charger too.
From what i read online console, dock, joy cons, joy-con straps, joy-con grip, AC adapter, HDMI cable

I need to find a cheap HDMI cable threw all mine away sometimes places like Gamestop will charge you $10-20 if you are missing an item dont know how Best Buy works
Aug 20, 2026 1:22 AM
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russgrandAug 20, 2026 1:22 AM
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this doesnt seem like a good deal to me. still no games on switch 2 worth upgrading for
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Aug 20, 2026 1:22 AM
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VioletPassenger1885Aug 20, 2026 1:22 AM
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What do you have to bring for the trade-in? Switch + joycons + dock and cables?
Aug 20, 2026 1:24 AM
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caveman017Aug 20, 2026 1:24 AM
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Quote from kyledkat View quoted comment :
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.
I put in well over 100 hours and my switch to since I got it last year and I still can't see the smearing that people are claiming to see. To me, the screen is a major upgrade from my V1 Switch along with my LCD steam deck, both of which are pretty terrible in comparison.
Aug 20, 2026 1:25 AM
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jdx915Aug 20, 2026 1:25 AM
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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?

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Aug 20, 2026 1:26 AM
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zornoAug 20, 2026 1:26 AM
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Does anyone know if they take multiple consoles? I have a Mario Red Switch 1 and my wife has an Animal Crossing Switch 1, I understand that I'd only get one $75 bonus, but that would possibly take the price a bit lower.
Aug 20, 2026 1:32 AM
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kyledkatAug 20, 2026 1:32 AM
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Quote from llars View quoted comment :
Honestly if you have a Switch OLED in good condition, you are better off keeping it. Why? You are only getting up to 130.00.

Take a look at what good condition NDS and N3DS systems go for nowadays. Switch is no longer being manufactured. As time goes on their value will increase. There's plenty of examples of S1 games playing worse on S2 hardware. Some have been fixed, others may not.
Those systems notably require concessions to emulate--there really is no alternative to the hardware. You can run any number of Switch emulators on any number of devices, totally ignoring that the Switch 2 has full backwards compatability. Switch prices are never going back up, just look at the Gamecube and Wii which haven't seen the same price creep, or the previous Nintendo handhelds whose values have largely remained reasonable.
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Quote from WilliamG View quoted comment :
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.
I'm on oled fanboy but this takes the cake. The screen is fantastic. Pixel response time? Don't know and don't care for a handheld. My bottom line, I can barely tell it's not oled and I can't use iPad air because it's not oled.
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AmusedRain260Aug 20, 2026 1:43 AM
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Quote from Drensch View quoted comment :
It's literally the fastest selling game machine in the history of games.
Not really. It had a very good start but sales have stalled considerably, even with the September scare. Also, a lot of people are returning their consoles, just look at used stock from Amazon, Woot and Gamestop. The economy is hurting and Nintendo is not really offering compelling reasons to upgrade. The hype is dying out.
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Aug 20, 2026 1:44 AM
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CheesecycleAug 20, 2026 1:44 AM
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The final page of checkout says:

> When we receive your trade-in item, we'll confirm that it matches the information you provided in the estimate, then we'll refund your payment method the final trade-in value within 7-10 days, including any associated tax.

But the Slickdeals post says:

> Trade-in payment is by Best Buy Gift Card.

What gives?
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NikonShrAug 20, 2026 1:56 AM
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Not trading in my oled zelda for dis..pass!

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Aug 20, 2026 2:16 AM
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DrenschAug 20, 2026 2:16 AM
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Trying to help out with some of the questions here:

Quote from llars View quoted comment :
Honestly if you have a Switch OLED in good condition, you are better off keeping it. Why? You are only getting up to 130.00.

Take a look at what good condition NDS and N3DS systems go for nowadays. Switch is no longer being manufactured. As time goes on their value will increase. There's plenty of examples of S1 games playing worse on S2 hardware. Some have been fixed, others may not.

Switch 1 is still being manufactured and sold, just not in Europe due to the new replaceable battery laws. At this point there are almost no examples of Switch 1 games playing better on switch 2.

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
The Switch 2 is better in almost all ways. however battery life is lesser. The Switch 2 uses Micro SD express cards, not the same as the standard Micro SD cards. Some labo accessories
will not work with Switch 2.

Quote from IdeaofEvil View quoted comment :
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?
The earliest Switch 1 models had an easy exploit. This is desirable to some homebrew and pirating communities. But it may be more difficult for you to find a buyer that values that.

Quote from Evirdrevo View quoted comment :
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.
This video will explain what you'd need to do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MS4kYi1GfY

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.
You should look at previews. It appears to be more similar to 3 Houses than Engage was, but it's also different in a lot of ways.

Quote from sman789 View quoted comment :
Is the data export to the cloud (since you won't have both systems on hand) locked behind the paid online Nintendo service?
Quote from micro View quoted comment :
Can someone comment on how to export setting/data to new device if were to do the trade in store?

Can I export via microSD card?
You can do a system to system transfer if they will let you.


The cloud saves only work with the online service subscription.




Quote from ruckainc View quoted comment :
Notice the language.
Fastest selling.
Not best selling.
How is Switch 2 sales doing now, btw? Switch 2 going on clearance and retailers begging customers to buy them.

It's the same thing. NO it has not outsold the nearly 10 years and 160 million units that Switch one had done in the one year. It is however outselling every videogame platform right now and is outpacing every platform in history.
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