A GameStop damaged Nintendo Switch 2 displays after stapling receipts to the boxes, but buyers will receive replacements.

GameStop presents customers with a new offer if they show a Switch 2 receipt, regardless of which retailer it was purchased from.

Some people reported an unwelcome surprise after picking up their Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at GameStop: staples used to attach receipts to Switch 2 boxes ended up damaging the screens on the console, as reported by IGN. However, GameStop says this was an issue that was “isolated” to a single store and that it has already offered replacements.

Those able to get their hands on the new Nintendo Switch 2 can snag a trade-in bonus from GameStop. Here's how it works.

Different GameStop locations may be handling midnight launches differently, so be sure to check with your local store. Anyone that has a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order through GameStop may want to consider popping into the store and paying it off by Wednesday night.

The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a hiccup, at least in New York, as some GameStop customers reported purchasing damaged devices.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners are opening consoles with punctured screens due to store receipts being stapled into the front of the console's box.

Staplers and LCD displays: a terrible, no-good, very bad combination.

Some people are reporting that GameStop may have damaged their Nintendo Switch 2 units, which were pre-ordered at the video game retailer.

GameStop employees have stapled receipts to the outside of the Nintendo Switch 2 box and have punctured the screen, check your Switch 2 for any damage.

In the UK, there was some excellent availability for the Nintendo Switch 2 for launch day, and after a tough day or so, it seems like stock is improving. We'll be checking UK retailers regularly for any updates, so rest assured, you'll find the best links for that region here too.