The Gamestop Switch 1.1 Trade In Offer

Lord Spence · 19-09-2019 07:40AM

Cina wrote: »

So I plan on doing this today. All my games are Cloud Save compatible and I've backed them up, so I deleted the user on the Switch linked to my account. I guess that's all I've to do before trading it in?

Also, I've a few scratches on mine, not on the screen itself, just the black bezel to the side, does it make a difference? They're only really noticeable in direct light.

Side note - I really don't get how gamestop are making any money off this!

Gamestop make very little profit from selling new consoles as the majority goes to Nintendo, but on second hand consoles they make close enough to 100% profit. Have a look at their site they are selling 2nd hand consoles for €319...

machiavellianme · 19-09-2019 07:45AM

Lord Spence wrote: »

Gamestop make very little profit from selling new consoles as the majority goes to Nintendo, but on second hand consoles they make close enough to 100% profit. Have a look at their site they are selling 2nd hand consoles for €319...

Doesn't mean many are buying though

Cina · 19-09-2019 07:45AM

Lord Spence wrote: »

Gamestop make very little profit from selling new consoles as the majority goes to Nintendo, but on second hand consoles they make close enough to 100% profit. Have a look at their site they are selling 2nd hand consoles for €319...

Makes sense.

Lord knows why anyone would be second hand for a tenner less than a new one, though, but whatever, I'll happily take my new Switch (I hope!) and run. :pac:

SMC92Ian · 19-09-2019 10:03AM

I forgot to give them the controller thingy that the mini controllers go into from the side of the Switch. Noticed there was dusting that my other controllers are on it.

Grumpypants · 19-09-2019 10:15AM

Basically, if they make €20 per console normally and If they get €30 from the trade in person, and €20 profit from the second hand sale. They have made €50 not €20.

Plus it just gets people in the door and maybe some pick up some other bit too.

RocketRaccoon · 19-09-2019 11:49AM

They'll be pushing the used ones a lot come christmas, 100% profit to them.

Grumpypants · 19-09-2019 11:54AM

Suddenly be out of stock for the new ones right about Dec 5th

SMC92Ian · 19-09-2019 12:02PM

Grumpypants wrote: »

Suddenly be out of stock for the new ones right about Dec 5th

The usual GS bull****, worst for consoles anyways where Argos and Smyths is there.

Mr Bloat · 19-09-2019 02:44PM

Say what you want about GameStop but if you get the right one with the right staff, it can be brilliant. I went for the Switch switcheroo in GameStop Wilton earlier and Mike there is a class act. Having read this thread, I had backed up my saves, deregistered myself and the kids, formatted the console and set up a test account. I even had the original box so everything was nice and easy for him to check. He spent about 5 minutes checking it out and was happy with it. He was telling me that stocks were low, they had no grey and only got a shipment of Red/Blue that morning. That's the one I wanted anyway.
We were chatting about Link's Awakening, I hadn't preordered it but he mentioned that he had ordered an extra collector's edition just in case someone turned up really wanting one. I missed out on getting this a few months ago and really wanted it so to say I was excited was an understatement! So I have that preordered now and I'm happy out.
So, while I don't agree with Gamestop's pricing in general, for customer service and a bit of gamer to gamer banter, Gamestop Wilton is a great spot.

Grumpypants · 20-09-2019 04:34PM

Swapped today, sound lads in there. Hopefully the store keeps going. Even though I was baffled by the prices they were charging i did get the new console, wolfenstein young blood for €12.

New unit feels more solid but that might just be just from lack of use. The screen is pinkish but all the colours look nicer.

But the wi-fi seems worse if anything.

SMC92Ian · 21-09-2019 08:21AM

Grumpypants wrote: »

Swapped today, sound lads in there. Hopefully the store keeps going. Even though I was baffled by the prices they were charging i did get the new console, wolfenstein young blood for €12.

New unit feels more solid but that might just be just from lack of use. The screen is pinkish but all the colours look nicer.

But the wi-fi seems worse if anything.

Really? Mine didn't look pinkish in store when he had me signing into the ID. Although I haven't used mine yet so maybe in game it does?

um7y1h83ge06nx · 21-09-2019 08:25AM

I'm very happy with the screen, I might be wrong but it appears a lot brighter and more vivid in comparison to the old one.

deadl0ck · 21-09-2019 08:32AM

So what's the exact procedure to get stuff off the switch before you trade? I'm happy that all my stuff is cloud save.

skerry · 21-09-2019 08:33AM

Nelson Sour Thresher wrote: »

I'm very happy with the screen, I might be wrong but it appears a lot brighter and more vivid in comparison to the old one.

Same as this now, been playing it in handheld a bit over the last few days and I think it's a big improvement. A lot brighter and haven't seen any pink tinge in-game. I have the black theme on mine so haven't checked to see what if any, tinge is on the white on the eshop screen and honestly couldn't care less how that looks as long as the games look good on it.

Nicetrustedcup · 21-09-2019 09:20AM

Trying to trade in mine today let's see while they take it.

Tradding in yashis crafted world with it any idea wbag I should get for it?

Grumpypants · 21-09-2019 09:30AM

It's only noticeable on pure white screens at under 70% brightness. And it's a tiny pink tinge. It's a warm screen so pink, the last one was cold so was blue. Very hard to see at full brightness.

In game the warm looks way better for vibrant colours.

Grumpypants · 21-09-2019 09:34AM

deadl0ck wrote: »

So what's the exact procedure to get stuff off the switch before you trade? I'm happy that all my stuff is cloud save.

You can do a transfer in shop but it takes ages. Best off just back up saves, de-register from the store and factory reset it.

Lots of downloading again that takes a while but leave it docked overnight and make sure no game is running and it will be done.

If you have a SD card you need to format it in the new one anyway.

Nicetrustedcup · 21-09-2019 10:39AM

Traded mine in there.

Had a crack around the heat vent, right joy con does not hock properly I had no clue it done that,

So they took the controller from the new switch and I have the one that does not hock right with my new switch.

Traded in yashis crafted world as well.

So my new switch and I also got sonic racing as well as 50% off for 6 euros how bad

SMC92Ian · 21-09-2019 11:23AM

Grumpypants wrote: »

You can do a transfer in shop but it takes ages. Best off just back up saves, de-register from the store and factory reset it.

Lots of downloading again that takes a while but leave it docked overnight and make sure no game is running and it will be done.

If you have a SD card you need to format it in the new one anyway.

It took mine 5 minutes. That isn't ages ha.

CastorTroy · 21-09-2019 12:54PM

New console acquired. Had linked my account on both, ao transferring user data wasn't working. Just transferred save data for Splatoon.

At this rate, hope they don't release BotW too soon, if I'm getting a new console every time a new Zelda releases. Would be an expensive handling

Suckit · 21-09-2019 01:03PM

Is there any way to check how much credit is on your gamestop card? I got a silver/grey card for the trade in + €2 but already had an Orange one with two traded games + boost. I am going over today, but was wondering if I could check it online before I went over.

fitz · 21-09-2019 03:21PM

Traded in today, and also got 25% of pre-owned MarioKart 8. Awesome deal.
Apparently valid on Switch Lite pre-orders too...you'd end up with €70 credit.

RocketRaccoon · 21-09-2019 04:16PM

Traded in mine today. Apparently the last one available in Limerick for now. None in William St, only reserved ones left in Parkway and I got the last one in the crescent. Great deal, very helpful staff in William St and the Crescent.

CastorTroy · 21-09-2019 04:22PM

My Gamestop said they had just got more stock in

fitz · 21-09-2019 04:34PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Traded in mine today. Apparently the last one available in Limerick for now. None in William St, only reserved ones left in Parkway and I got the last one in the crescent. Great deal, very helpful staff in William St and the Crescent.

Got mine in Blanchardstown, and it was the last one they had in stock. Probably going to start getting tricky to avail of the deal before it ends at the end of the month, glad I got around to it this week.

wong · 21-09-2019 05:33PM

Just got mine in Gamestop Henry St. Took them about an hour to test it. Mine was in perfect condition so the exchange was painless.
Thanks to everyone in here for the help in making the switch!

jv2000 · 22-09-2019 08:07AM

I traded mine yesterday in Dundrum. It took them about 15 mins to do the test and the staff were great. Very smooth experience and a great deal overall. I do not get to use my switch as much as I would like due to work, family etc but this upgrade is a no brainer.

BazzyB · 22-09-2019 03:26PM

Got mine today in Cork, fantastic deal. Had my console set up with a test account for them, they did 3 mins of testing flicking through the menus and clipping the joy cons on / off etc.

Also traded in BOTW as I was only 1 divine beast down after 6 months of intermittent play too hard a game for the limited time I have to game these days.

Got astral chain to go with excited to try it seems a new concept.

All in €70 and a very happy customer.

Suckit · 22-09-2019 06:07PM

I traded in my switch last week, but due to work and other things I never got around to setting it up.
I am after using my credit to buy Super Mario Odyssey instead of LOZ Links Awakening, so was looking forward to playing it.
I am hitting a stumbling block setting it up though.

Screens:
1. Select how you would like to add user (create new/import a user)
2. Do you still have the console that you'd like to import a user from? (No/Yes)
3. Was your nintendo account linked to a user on the original console? (No/Yes)
4. Please link to the same nintendo account that you were using on the original console. (Link to a Nintendo Account/Later/View Details)
5. A system update is required. A system update cannot be performed during the initial setup of the console. To perform a system update later select * (system settings) => System on the HOME Menu.

Then it brings me back to create a new user for the console or import a user.

Any idea how I can get my old account on?
If I create a new account, can I update, and then delete it and make my original account the main user?

Grumpypants · 22-09-2019 06:15PM

Suckit wrote: »

I traded in my switch last week, but due to work and other things I never got around to setting it up.
I am after using my credit to buy Super Mario Odyssey instead of LOZ Links Awakening, so was looking forward to playing it.
I am hitting a stumbling block setting it up though.

Screens:
1. Select how you would like to add user (create new/import a user)
2. Do you still have the console that you'd like to import a user from? (No/Yes)
3. Was your nintendo account linked to a user on the original console? (No/Yes)
4. Please link to the same nintendo account that you were using on the original console. (Link to a Nintendo Account/Later/View Details)
5. A system update is required. A system update cannot be performed during the initial setup of the console. To perform a system update later select * (system settings) => System on the HOME Menu.

Then it brings me back to create a new user for the console or import a user.
Any idea how I can get my old account on?
If I create a new account, can I update, and then delete it and make my original account the main user?

Just make a user, then do the update. Then once in the main menu after updating, click the profile picture and there is a " link to account" option. That will get the old account.

The Gamestop Switch 1.1 Trade In Offer

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