Nintendo Switch 2 trade-in deals just leaked from GameStop — here's how to get $175 off

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event is over and we officially know that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off on April 9 followed by a June 5th launch date. The standalone Switch 2 will cost $449, whereas a launch bundle with Mario Kart World will cost $499.

One retailer has reportedly leaked its Switch 2 trade-in deal ahead of next week. GameStop will offer up to a $175 trade-in credit when you trade-in your old Switch for the Switch 2, according to X user MikeOdysseyYT and as reported by sister site TechRadar. That's one of the first Switch 2 pre-order deals I've seen. (Alternatively, Best Buy Switch 2 pre-orders are now confirmed).

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order trade-in deal

Switch OLED: $175 credit
Switch (V1 or V2): $125 credit
Switch Lite: $100 credit

Back in the PS5 restock days, GameStop required gamers sign up for its $25/year PowerUp Reward Pro program before buying a PS5. This leak makes no mention of a membership requirement, which suggests buying a Switch 2 could be easier.

Switch 2 pre-order tracker — stores to check

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