GameStop has introduced an enticing offer for customers looking to trade in their original Nintendo Switch. If you show a receipt for a Nintendo Switch 2 purchase, you can receive 20% more trade-in value for your Switch until June 15. This promotion is available to all customers, including GameStop Pro members, and applies regardless of where the new console was bought.
This offer comes shortly after GameStop’s Switch 2 global launch, during which some customers reportedly experienced issues stemming from improperly handled packaging. Specifically, a GameStop store in New York stapled receipts to the front of the Switch 2 boxes, damaging both the packaging and the consoles themselves. Fortunately, GameStop and Nintendo addressed the situation, offering free replacement units to the affected buyers.
With the excitement surrounding the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, GameStop is clearly trying to encourage customers to trade in their older models, such as the original Switch or the Switch OLED. The standard trade-in value for an original Switch is typically $75, or $82.50 for GameStop Pro members. With the additional 20% from the Switch 2 purchase receipt, these amounts increase to $90 and $99, respectively.
The offer is even more appealing for those trading in a Switch OLED, where GameStop Pro customers can receive up to $124.40 in store credit. Before you trade in your original Switch, consider performing a system transfer to retain your save data and system settings. Once both consoles are updated with the latest firmware, you can initiate the transfer through the System Settings option on the original Switch.
The Switch 2 will prompt you to import data during setup, ensuring a seamless transition between devices. As the gaming landscape evolves, it will be interesting to see how many customers take advantage of this trade-in offer.