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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.

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  • 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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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.

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Aug 20, 2026 2:54 PM
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amartins02Aug 20, 2026 2:54 PM
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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.
No. We erased my daughters switch before receiving the new one. Just go into her Nintendo account and unlink the old switch and she'll be able to load her virtual cards onto the new switch.
Aug 20, 2026 3:05 PM
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dblack720Aug 20, 2026 3:05 PM
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Can I trade in 2 switches towards a 2?
Aug 20, 2026 3:43 PM
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AsianZing29Aug 20, 2026 3:43 PM
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Anyone who has done this already know if you need to purchase the Switch 2 immediately, or can you hold onto the credit for a later time?

Wondering cuz the bundle with a game keeps going in and out of stock.
Aug 20, 2026 3:47 PM
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CoolStew3336Aug 20, 2026 3:47 PM
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Quote from russgrand View quoted comment :
this doesnt seem like a good deal to me. still no games on switch 2 worth upgrading for
This is a hardware upgrade and a great one to do for $250. You can play over 4 thousand games in this console with better hardware than the original switch.
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Aug 20, 2026 3:50 PM
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Revenue60Aug 20, 2026 3:50 PM
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Quote from SeriousLlama718 View quoted comment :
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.
Do you know if they care what color the joycons are, or are you ok to you provide any first party joycons?
Aug 20, 2026 3:52 PM
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mcslimzAug 20, 2026 3:52 PM
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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?
Check it out in store for yourself to compare. I think the screen looks good. I usually play on my desktop mode with my qd oled monitor but if i ever play handheld mode from time to time im happy with it. Prices are going up and im sure the oled version is gonna be very expensive and probably not gonna have a deal on it for a while. If you're gonna actually make use of it I'd say jump on this deal now. You can always trade later, time is gaming.
Aug 20, 2026 3:56 PM
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jrec15Aug 20, 2026 3:56 PM
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There's been multiple deals for eshop cards at $80 per $100, and you can get a Switch 2 from nintendo store with them. That equates to a $500 switch 2 bundle for $400

Meaning effective value of an OLED trade is actually just $105 without an equivalent Best Buy discount. Even taking the current 10% off eshop cards available at costco the trade in value here is $155 in comparison. Not a great deal

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Aug 20, 2026 3:58 PM
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sabersiAug 20, 2026 3:58 PM
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Terrible deal, my v1 switch is worth way more then $75.
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Aug 20, 2026 3:58 PM
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broadwayblueAug 20, 2026 3:58 PM
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Quote from mcslimz View quoted comment :
Check it out in store for yourself to compare. I think the screen looks good. I usually play on my desktop mode with my qd oled monitor but if i ever play handheld mode from time to time im happy with it. Prices are going up and im sure the oled version is gonna be very expensive and probably not gonna have a deal on it for a while. If you're gonna actually make use of it I'd say jump on this deal now. You can always trade later, time is gaming.
Good points. I'm happy with my OLED and we do use it connected to the 103" screen most of the time. I'll probably just add a S2 in a year or two.
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EragornAug 20, 2026 4:00 PM
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Quote from jrec15 View quoted comment :
There's been multiple deals for eshop cards at $80 per $100, and you can get a Switch 2 from nintendo store with them. That equates to a $500 switch 2 bundle for $400

Meaning effective value of an OLED trade is actually just $105 without an equivalent Best Buy discount. Even taking the current 10% off eshop cards available at costco the trade in value here is $155 in comparison. Not a great deal
I don't think we'l see that offer though again before the switch 2 increases in price in ~10 days.
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EragornAug 20, 2026 4:01 PM
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Quote from sabersi View quoted comment :
Terrible deal, my v1 switch is worth way more then $75.
They're giving you essentially $150 for it if you get the Switch 2. More than what GameStop is offering.
https://www.gamestop.com/trade/de...d=11095819
Aug 20, 2026 4:02 PM
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CCyanescensAug 20, 2026 4:02 PM
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Is the dock required for full trade-in value? It says power adapter, but I still have a Switch OLED that I'd like to dock occasionally.
Aug 20, 2026 4:04 PM
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jrec15Aug 20, 2026 4:04 PM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
I don't think we'l see that offer though again before the switch 2 increases in price in ~10 days.
Pretty tedious and idk if there's a limit, but $10 eshop cards are currently 15% off on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZNG...96fe25d62a

So that's a $500 bundle for $425 if you buy and redeem 50 of them. And another 5% back/$21 with prime visa

Edit: Choose your game bundle is actually OOS on nintendo store so thats a minor factor, would have to go with the $450 base model this way

Edit2: There is a 2 gc purchase limit not sure if that applies to multiple orders or per order
Last edited by jrec15 August 20, 2026 at 09:09 AM.
Aug 20, 2026 4:06 PM
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SkillfulCatfish4687Aug 20, 2026 4:06 PM
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Pretty good deal.

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Aug 20, 2026 4:16 PM
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grendel20Aug 20, 2026 4:16 PM
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Man, I'm bummed this ends on Sunday as I don't have enough time to do this.

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