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Nintendo Switch OLED Model: new vs used
What a used or refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED Model costs compared with buying it new, and the checks worth doing before you pay.
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Used price spread on eBay
Before you buy a used Nintendo Switch OLED Model
- Inspect the screen for burn-in, scratches and dead pixels
- Test both Joy-Con for stick drift
- Make sure the dock, power adapter and HDMI cable are included
- Check that the kickstand and microSD slot work
- Confirm the console is unlinked from the seller's Nintendo Account
New, used or refurbished?
Buy new if you want the full warranty, a guaranteed battery and an easy return, or if the used saving shown above is small. Buy used when the gap is large and the seller has strong feedback and a return policy. Refurbished sits in the middle: a few dollars more than used, usually with a warranty and a tested unit.
For the full Amazon vs eBay picture, including new prices and the price history, see the Nintendo Switch OLED Model price comparison.
Questions
How much cheaper is a used Nintendo Switch OLED Model?
The calculator on this page compares the cheapest new price with the median used price on eBay from the latest daily check. The saving moves with the market, so check the date shown next to the numbers.
Is refurbished better than used for the Nintendo Switch OLED Model?
Refurbished units are usually inspected and come with a seller or program warranty, so they cost a little more than plain used ones. If the price gap is small, refurbished is often the safer buy.