They even found the staple. GameStop has found a way to do some good out of the Switch 2 stapler debacle. As we reported on during the Switch 2’s midnight launch, some GameStop customers found that an ...

Last month, during the excitement and chaos of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, a story broke through the noise. At least one person’s Switch 2 was ruined by GameStop after someone at the store stapled a ...

GameStop is auctioning off its infamous stapler that damaged numerous consoles on Nintendo Switch 2 launch night. Money raised from the stapler's sale will go to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals — ...

A New York City-based GameStop damaged a Nintendo Switch 2 console with a stapler in June. The viral mishap upset fans who had already weathered a tariff-related delay. The "staplegate" items sold for ...

The auction also includes the stapled Switch 2 console and box, the staple that did the damage, and a pair of the GameStop CEO's underwear, which I will explain within. When you purchase through links ...

Alex Co has been writing about games for 15 years and running, and is a huge fan of online shooters and anything horror related. Last month, during the Switch 2's launch, buyers found their new ...

Matthew is a journalist in the news department at GameRant. He holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University and has been an avid gamer since 1985. Matthew formerly served as a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook On July 9th, GameStop shared a link to an eBay listing for the ruined (now repaired) Switch 2 ...

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from eBay and other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. TL;DR: A GameStop employee accidentally ...

A quarter of a million dollars can buy you a lot of things, up to and including a used exotic car or a down payment on a mansion. But forget all that because for the first time ever, a simple black ...

Nintendo fans couldn’t wait for June to roll around. The Nintendo Switch had a massive fan base, but the past couple of years had left us a little antsy. We were ready for the next platform, and last ...

TL;DR: GameStop faced backlash after stapling receipts through Nintendo Switch 2 screens during midnight launch events, damaging consoles for some customers. The issue was isolated to one store, which ...