GameStop Offers $175 for Your Old Switch as Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Go Live

Key Takeaways

• GameStop is running a special promotion for the Nintendo Switch 2.
• Customers can receive up to $175 off the price of a Switch 2 if they trade in their old Switch.
• The deal is running until April 30 ahead of a June 5 launch date.

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 went live on April 24 ahead of launch day on June 5.

The handheld console retails for $449.99. But gamers looking to trade in their first-generation Switch consoles can get up to $175 off the price of a Switch 2 from GameStop.

GameStop Trade-In Offer

GameStop’s trade-in offer will run from April 24 to April 30 and will be available for good condition Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite devices with original accessories.

Customers will receive $125 credit for a standard Switch, $175 for a Switch OLED and $100 for a Switch Lite. The credit can only be used to purchase a Switch 2.

Consoles that don’t have the original accessories may also be accepted at a lower value.

How Much Is a Secondhand Nintendo Switch Worth?

Technology trade-in deals rarely align with the value of second-hand tech on the open market, but are appealing to customers who prioritize convenience nonetheless.

Depending on the condition and precise model, a used standard Switch can sell for between $150 to $250 on eBay.

As trade-in promotions go, GameStop’s offer of a $125 credit isn’t a bad deal.

Other Trade-in Opportunities

Switch 2 customers who opt to pursue the trade-in route could also consider swapping other consoles.

For example, GameStop offers up to $385.64 of store credit for an Xbox Series X, which is enough to cover  85% of the cost of a Switch 2.

After the Switch 2 trade-in offer ends, GameStop will still offer store credit for old Switch consoles at a slightly lower value.