The infamous Nintendo Switch 2 and stapler combo auctioned by GameStop has grabbed headlines by selling for an eye-popping $250,000, with proceeds set to benefit a children’s charity. This clever initiative comes after a chaotic launch night incident that GameStop managed to turn into a positive story.
Fans in Staten Island, New York, were eagerly waiting to get their hands on the new Nintendo Switch 2, but things took an unexpected turn when a keen employee stapled receipts directly to the console boxes. This mistake led to some unlucky buyers leaving with damaged screens, though replacements were quickly provided.
Dubbed ‘Staplegate,’ the incident inspired GameStop to auction off the stapler alongside a brand-new Switch 2, with the intention of donating the proceeds to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The eBay auction concluded with the winning bid reaching the astonishing figure of $250,000.
In a humorous twist, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen mentioned that if the bidding surpassed $100,000, he would include his personal underwear in the auction package. He even joked about taking the winner to McDonald’s for lunch and personally delivering his underwear if bids hit one million. Whether serious or just playful banter, it added an amusing layer to the auction’s story.
