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 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.

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

The Nintendo Switch 2 launch day has come and gone, and those lucky enough to get a console are already happily playing Mario Kart World and other launch titles. Starting on June 5, gamers could finally purchase the Switch 2 console for $449.

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GameStop is auctioning off the stapler and staple that damaged a customer’s Nintendo Switch 2 for charity. During a midnight launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, an employee at the Staten Island branch of GameSpot stapled the pre-order receipt to the front of a customer’s Nintendo Switch 2 box.

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. Now, a month later, the video game retailer is auctioning off the stapler involved for charity.

Not long after the company announced an end to its popular Switch rewards program, Nintendo has announced that yet another program used by players to get cheaper games is coming to an end. In a support post,