With the Nintendo Switch 2 now official, many gamers are likely eyeing up the new handheld console. But if you’re moving over to the newest Switch, it might be worth trading in your old console first. If you trade in an Xbox Series X to GameStop, this deal will see you get $420.69 of store credit. Nice. That’s almost enough to completely cover the price of a new Switch 2, which you can preorder one from GameStop. Of course, you can spend the trade-in credit on anything else that GameStop sells as well.
To get this extra trade-in credit, you’ll need to go to a physical store to trade-in your console. You also need to be a GameStop Pro member in order to get the higher trade-in rate. If you purchase a membership online before you head to the store, you can save $5 on the $25 annual membership — so you’ll pay $20. While GameStop launched this trade-in deal as a half-joke for 4/20, it is valid until April 26.
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The Xbox Series X is one of the best gaming consoles that you can buy. CNET expert Dan Ackerman praised the console in his review for its high resolution, easy set-up, and wider gaming ecosystem. Thanks to the Game Pass offering, it has some of the best games around and there are more arriving all the time. If you’d like to pick up a couple more accessories, like a controller or extra storage, check out our roundup of great Xbox deals.
Why this deal matters
With the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2, many gamers might be looking to get rid of their old console. This extra trade-in credit is a great opportunity to get the latest Nintendo handheld almost for free. It’s also worth noting that with game console prices potentially increasing in the near future thanks to tariffs, trading in now could be a better value-for-money choice.
