GameStop has put the infamous Switch 2 stapler up for eBay auction, alongside its first victim Switch 2, to raise money for charity.

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 — and bidding is now over $100,000.

It wasn't a good look for the company, but now, GameStop is looking to turn the whole thing into a positive by auctioning off the stapler and the damaged Switch 2 on eBay, with all proceeds going to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

The infamous stapler used by GameStop that ruined Switch 2 launch day for some customers has now been put up for auction.

GameStop is embracing an unfortunate error in judgement by an employee at one of its New York locations that left some Switch 2 buyers frustrated after attending the store's midnight launch event.

GameStop is auctioning off the now-infamous stapler that played a part in damaging at least one Nintendo Switch 2 console. In case you missed it, the internet was ablaze on the week of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch back in June when one GameStop stapled the screen of a Switch 2 console through the box.

The games retailer saw endless negative headlines after one location ruined hundreds of consoles — and GameStop is still embracing the incident

Launch day has come and gone, so where can you buy the Switch 2 online? Get updates and check the latest stock at GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, and more.

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 receipt to the box and punctured the screen.

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