Nintendo Switch owners have been urged to send Amazon their old consoles this week to receive a hidden discount.
In case you haven't heard of it, the Amazon Trade-In Program enables customers to trade in used electronics in exchange for a voucher, plus 20 percent off a brand new Amazon device.
For instance, you could trade in your old Nintendo Switch to receive up to $70 and Switch Lite for $60, respectively.
Get up to $70 off the Nintendo Switch 2 now
$449
$379
You can then put the Amazon voucher towards an upgrade.
So, after trade-in, you could get your hands on the latest $449 Nintendo Switch 2 for just $379. Keen to make some cash in time for the holiday season? Find out how Amazon trade-in works below.
What is the Amazon Trade-In Program?
The Amazon Trade-In Program is designed to enable customers to trade in or recycle used gaming consoles, iPhones, Apple AirPods, and Amazon devices such as Fire Sticks or Echo Dots.
Amazon will recycle or refurbish the item of choice, eventually selling it on to a new home.
All you need to do is head to the Amazon Trade-In Program here. You will be asked to answer questions on the item and will need to send the gadget to Amazon in the post.
You will then receive an Amazon voucher based on the condition and quality of your item, plus 20 percent off Amazon devices.
Save up to $70 on the Nintendo Switch 2 before Christmas
$449
$379
Follow the below steps to claim the offer:
- Head over to the Amazon Trade-in Program here
- Answer the questions on the condition and quality of your item(s)
- You will be given an offer for the item, which will include a gift card and a promotional discount
- Ship the item to Amazon
- Use your gift card and promotional discount (if you handed in an Amazon product) and use on a new device
Gaming devices you can trade in for an Amazon gift card now:
Amazon isn't just accepting the Nintendo Switch either.
There's a huge range of Amazon devices eligible for the Trade-In Program, too.
Amazon gadgets eligible for trade-in include the likes of Fire Sticks, Echo Dots, Ring Doorbells, and Kindles.
As for gaming and accessories, you can trade in everything from the PS5 to the Nintendo Wii. The amount of money you receive will depend on the condition and quality of the item.
For instance, you can trade in a used Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X to receive up to a whopping $220.
Meanwhile, anyone who owns and iPhone 15 can get up to $300. Discover how you can make money in time for the holiday season below.
Devices you can trade in now:
Amazon Fire Stick
$39.99
$32 with 20 percent discount
Ring indoor cam (1080p)
$49.99
$40 with 20 percent discount
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (newest gen)
$144
$99.99 with 20 percent discount
Amazon Echo Dot (newest model)
$49.99
$29.99 with 20 percent discount
Fire HD tablet with 8in display (newest model)
$80
$43.99 with 20 percent discount
Fire TV Cube
$139.99
$112 with 20 percent discount
Topics: Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Amazon
Danielle Fowler