sidegrade

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noun
  1. 1

    (computing) A form of upgrade involving a switch to a different but equivalent product, e.g. another manufacturer or another operating system.

  2. 2

    (gaming) A choice that is comparatively different but not objectively better or worse than another.

verb
  1. 1

    (computing, ambitransitive) To switch to a different but equivalent product.