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I've always been a fan of trading in your old tech for cash. Not only is it a simple way to recycle your old gear, but it's also a great way to save money on whatever new device you plan to buy.

With the Switch 2 launch day upon us, a handful of retailers are offering cash or credits for your old Switch console. I don't expect to see any dollar-off discounts on the Switch 2 for the next year — if not longer. So a trade-in is the only way to slash the price of the Switch 2.

Below I've rounded up all of the retailers offering trade-in cash or credits you can use toward the purchase of your Switch 2. So if that $449 price tag is keeping you on the fence, here's an easy way to save a few bucks.

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Trade-in offer: up to $175 off @ GameStop
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Trade-in offer: up to $175 off @ GameStop
GameStop 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, whereas a Switch (V1 or V2) will yield a $125 credit. Meanwhile, a Switch Lite will get you $100 off. Note: If you're a GameStop Pro member, you'll get 10% added to your trade-in. Membership is $25/year at GameStop.

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Trade-in offer: up to $70 off @ Amazon

Trade-in offer: up to $70 off @ Amazon
Amazon lets you trade-in a variety of devices, but when it comes to Nintendo devices you'll earn a max of $70. Here's how it breaks down. A Switch OLED will net you a $70 credit, whereas a Switch Lite will get you $60 off.

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Trade-in offer: up to $130 off @ Best Buy

Trade-in offer: up to $130 off @ Best Buy
Best Buy is offering eGift cards when you trade-in your old tech for a Switch 2. You can trade-in a wide range of devices, but if you're planning on selling your old Switch here's what you'll get. A Switch OLED will net you a $130 credit, whereas a Switch will yield a $75 credit. Meanwhile, a Switch Lite will get you $60 off.

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Trade-in offer: up to $87 off @ Walmart

Trade-in offer: up to $87 off @ Walmart
Walmart's trade-in offers aren't the most lucrative, but if you're a Walmart shopper you have a few choices as to the type of device you can trade-in. Here's what they'll offer specifically for your old Switch. A Switch OLED will net you an $87 credit, whereas a Switch will yield a $49 credit. Meanwhile, a Switch Lite will get you $36 off.

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Trade-in offer: up to $25 off @ Target

Trade-in offer: up to $25 off @ Target
You'll need to open a free Target account in order to get an appraisal of your console, but here's what Target will offer for your old Switch. A Switch OLED will net you a $20 credit, whereas a Switch Lite will get you $25 off.

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Louis Ramirez
Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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