# Microsoft offers Xbox owners up to $375 in Best Buy trade-in credit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/microsoft-really-wants-you-to-sell-that-xbox-youre-not-using/
- Published: 2026-10-31T14:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T14:12:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2299867/microsoft-really-wants-you-to-sell-that-xbox-youre-not-using/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- Microsoft is encouraging some owners to trade in unused Xbox consoles.
- Best Buy offers up to $375 in store credit for a qualifying Series X.
- RAM shortages may keep console supply tight into 2028.

## Summary

Microsoft is emailing some Xbox Series X and S owners to encourage them to trade in consoles they no longer use, offering up to $375 in Best Buy store credit for a qualifying Series X. The campaign could help put more consoles into circulation while giving owners a convenient way to move on from hardware they feel they no longer need.

The article links the effort to rising console prices and RAM shortages that are expected to continue into 2028. Best Buy’s top offer requires a good-condition console and its working accessories, and the payment is store credit; selling privately may bring in more money but takes more effort. Microsoft may also benefit if a second-hand Xbox leads to new Game Pass subscriptions or digital purchases, while Best Buy’s shops make trade-ins easy to complete in person.

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