Trade in your Switch? OMG!

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Summary

  • GameStop will offer up to $175 credit toward a Switch 2 pre-order when trading in original Switch models.
  • The Switch OLED fetches the highest potential trade-in value at $175.
  • The trade-in deal runs from April 24 to April 30, with GameStop Pro members earning extra credit.

Before the official launch of pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2, GameStop has disclosed the credit customers can receive when trading in their initial Nintendo Switches, toward the new system. Although some might hesitate to let go of their original Switch, GameStop has boosted the trade-in value they usually provide for those who pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2.

Over the coming months, Nintendo enthusiasts are in for an exhilarating ride! During a Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2nd, gamers were provided with additional information about Nintendo’s upcoming hybrid console, such as its release date on June 5th. However, pre-orders for the Switch 2 had to be postponed due to tariff issues, but Nintendo has now announced that they will become available starting from April 24th. One of the retailers offering pre-order options is GameStop, a popular video game store.

Before April 24th, GameStop has announced the value that can be used as credit towards a future Switch model when trading in your current one. This allows gamers to estimate how much they could save. According to GameStop, the Switch OLED offers the highest potential credit of $175. The standard Switch model can be traded in for up to $125, while the Switch Lite is worth $100 towards the new system. This offer will become available once pre-orders begin at GameStop on April 24th and last until April 30th, providing a week for customers to benefit from this increased trade-in value. It seems that this deal applies even if you’ve already pre-ordered the new Switch system and decide to trade in your existing one later.

GameStop Switch Trade-In Values When Pre-Ordering Switch 2

  • Switch OLED: up to $175 credit
  • Switch V1 or V2: up to $125 credit
  • Switch Lite: up to $100 credit

GameStop has provided a list of estimated trade-in values for Nintendo Switch models. For the best deal, ensure your product is in good working order and includes all necessary parts. Even though slightly damaged items may still qualify for trade credit towards a new system, GameStop has the final say on the item’s condition.

If you’ve been thinking about trading in your Nintendo Switch or OLED model, here’s some good news: GameStop currently offers up to $99 store credit for the normal version and up to $121 for the OLED version. With an upcoming deal, it could be a great opportunity to cash in on your consoles. Plus, GameStop Pro members can earn an extra 10% store credit for their trade-ins. This membership costs $25 per year but provides additional benefits for those who often shop for deals at GameStop.

The trade-in figures have been revealed following GameStop’s confirmation of the Nintendo Switch 2 pricing. According to their announcement, the console will retail at $449.99, while the Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99. Other prices were also disclosed, such as $79.99 for Mario Kart World and $69.99 for Donkey Kong Bananza.

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2025-04-24 04:43