2 days Ago By [email protected] (Louis Ramirez)
We're less than 24 hours away from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event where Nintendo is expected to offer an in-depth look at its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Although Nintendo has yet to confirm a release date or price, one retailer has reportedly leaked its Switch 2 trade-in deal.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 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders deals I've seen.Switch 2 pre-order: up to $175 off @ GameStopA recent GameStop leak suggests that the retailer will offer up to a $175 credit when you trade-in an old Switch console for the new Switch 2. A Switch OLED will net you a $175 credit, Switch (V1 or V2) will yield a $125 credit, and a Switch Lite will get you $100 off.
Nintendo has yet to confirm Switch 2 pricing, but rumors suggest it could cost $399. View DealBack 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.
Although a handful of retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy are allowing gamers to "register" for the Switch 2, none have released pricing or trade-in info. The new console is expected to boast a larger screen, better kickstand, and better Joy-Cons that attach magnetically to the console. It's expected pre-orders could begin April 2 or April 9.
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