You can sell your Nintendo Switch Console online to The Old School Game Vault, a nationwide mail-in retro video game buyer operating since 2008. We display our current cash offer for each system upfront, so you know what we offer before you place your order. We pay cash, not store credit, with no seller fees. Missing something? Select the radio button for each missing item below to update your offer.


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(Switch): Lite Console - Any Color

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$50.00
(Switch): OLED Console Bundle w/ Joy-Con

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$87.50

What is the trade-in value for a Nintendo Switch?

The Old School Game Vault shows a current cash offer for each Nintendo Switch model upfront. The original Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite each have their own offer, so you know what we pay before you place your order.

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  • A full original Switch or OLED bundle includes the console, left and right Joy-Con, the Joy-Con grip, Joy-Con straps, the dock, an AC adapter, and an HDMI cable. A Switch Lite needs only the console and AC adapter.
  • Missing bundle items lower the offer. Select the applicable adjustments on the console's listing before submitting your order.
  • You can also sell extra Switch accessories in the same order, with a separate cash offer for each item, including Pro Controllers, dock sets, the Joy-Con charging dock, the GameCube controller adapter, and the NES, SNES, and N64 controllers for Switch.
  • Final payment is subject to condition and testing.

How do I prepare a Nintendo Switch for resale?

Before selling your Nintendo Switch to The Old School Game Vault, test that it powers on, reads cartridges, has a working touchscreen, and charges its battery. For the original Switch and OLED, also test that it outputs to a TV through the dock.

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  • Both Joy-Con must attach, sync, and work with no stick drift. On the Switch Lite, the built-in controls must work with no stick drift.
  • Remove your Nintendo Account and factory reset the console before you ship. We also format every console after testing.
  • Make sure your bundle is complete, and mark any missing items on the console's listing before you click "Sell It."

Sell Other Nintendo Consoles

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Nintendo Switch Console Selling Questions

Answers to common questions about selling your Nintendo Switch console and accessories.

▶ What Nintendo Switch consoles do you buy?

We buy the original Nintendo Switch with gray or neon Joy-Con, the Nintendo Switch OLED, and the Nintendo Switch Lite in any color. We also buy Switch accessories, including Pro Controllers, dock sets, AC adapters, and the NES, SNES, and N64 controllers for Switch.

▶ What should I include when selling a Nintendo Switch console bundle?

We buy Nintendo Switch consoles as bundles. To receive full value, an original Switch or OLED bundle should include the console, left and right Joy-Con, the Joy-Con grip, Joy-Con straps, the dock, an AC adapter, and an HDMI cable. A Switch Lite bundle includes the console and AC adapter. If any items are missing, mark them on your console's listing before submitting your order.

▶ How do I sell my Nintendo Switch console?

Select your Nintendo Switch console on this page, mark any missing items, and click "Sell It" to add it to your trade-in cart. At checkout, enter your information and choose how you'd like to be paid. We process orders in batches, so expect your order confirmation email within 24 to 48 hours of submitting. Orders over $100 also receive a free shipping label.

▶ How do I safely ship a Nintendo Switch when selling online?

Wrap the console and the dock separately in bubble wrap and pack them in a sturdy box with cushioning on all sides. Put extra cushioning on the bottom of the box, since packages often get dropped by the carrier. Put the Joy-Con grip, straps, AC adapter, and HDMI cable together in a Ziploc bag to keep those accessories together. Fill any empty space so nothing shifts during shipping.

▶ How fast will The Old School Game Vault pay me?

You'll receive payment within 3 to 4 business days after your order is received and processed, by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Apple Cash, check, or Amazon Gift Card. If your package arrives on a weekend or holiday, we won't start processing it until the next business day.

▶ Can I buy Nintendo consoles and accessories from you?

Yes, shop for Nintendo games, consoles, and accessories in our store.

Why Sell Your Nintendo Switch to The Old School Game Vault?

The Old School Game Vault pays cash for your Nintendo Switch, not store credit, with no seller fees. We hold an A+ BBB rating and have a 4.99-star average from more than 300 reviews on our website. Any condition deductions are explained on our Deductions page.