GameStop Stapling Damages Switch 2 Consoles in NYC

During the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2, some customers at the 1756 Forest Ave. GameStop in Staten Island received consoles with damaged screens after employees stapled receipts directly to the boxes, causing the staples to puncture the packaging and devices. The issue was confined to this single location, and GameStop has responded by confiscating staplers, initiating an internal investigation, and offering replacements to affected customers. The damaged consoles, priced between $449.99 and $499.99 depending on the bundle, are difficult to replace due to high demand and limited stock. Social media posts have highlighted the incident, but there are no widespread reports beyond this store. The Switch 2 has been widely successful at launch, featuring notable performance improvements for existing Switch games and generating strong demand nationwide. Nintendo and GameStop are continuing efforts to resolve the issue for affected Staten Island customers.