GameStop Staple Mishap Damages Nintendo Switch 2 Screens

⁣ ⁣ Updated June 06, 2025
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The⁢ Nintendo Switch 2 launch hit‍ a ⁢snag for some U.S. customers. ⁤Several gamers reported ⁤receiving their new⁣ consoles with damaged screens after GameStop employees stapled receipts thru ⁣the ⁣boxes.

Social media users posted images of the ⁣punctured screens on platforms like Reddit and X. While the consoles still function, the damage is a frustrating issue for new⁣ owners.

GameStop acknowledged ⁣the problem,⁢ confirming that the Nintendo Switch 2⁢ preorders staple accidents occurred ‍at one store in Staten Island,N.Y. The company stated it is⁣ taking steps to rectify ‍the situation.

“We’ve addressed a unique case of staples damaging Switch 2 screens, isolated to ‍one store,” GameStop said in a post on X. “Replacements have been offered.Staplers have been confiscated.”

The issue highlights a potential design flaw in the ⁤ Nintendo Switch 2 packaging, where the screen is close ‍to the exterior and vulnerable to punctures.⁢ The thin cardboard⁢ offers little protection against staples.

UPDATE* For all those wondering this @gamestop branch actually came in clutch and the branch sourced around NY and NJ ⁢to provide replacements to everyone who this ⁣happened to. Not an‍ ideal saga but happy thay made things right!

What’s next

GameStop has begun ⁣replacing the damaged Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. Customers who purchased a console from the affected GameStop location are encouraged‍ to inspect their screens and seek a replacement if necessary. Nintendo may also consider revising its packaging design ⁣to⁤ prevent similar incidents⁣ in the⁢ future.