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.

Along with the stapler and a certificate of authenticity, the eBay listing also includes the first Switch 2 to have its screen stapled — now refurbished and in working condition

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.

We have the early answer, thanks to Digital Foundry and Cary “The Phawx” Golomb, and... it’s so nuanced and intriguing I recommend you watch both videos yourself! But TL;DR: * Switch 2 plays Cyberpunk 2077 far better

The infamous stapler that ruined a host of day one Nintendo Switch 2 consoles is being sold off for charity on eBay.

It’s been just over a month since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched and ushered in the next generation of Nintendo hardware. Most of us here at Kotaku own the thing and have been playing it over the past four weeks.

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