Nintendo Change 2: Stories of Display Injury As a consequence of Stapled Receipts at GameStop

The worldwide launch of the extremely anticipated Nintendo Change 2 on Thursday (fifth) was met with widespread pleasure. Nevertheless, for some clients, the event was marred by stories of display screen harm attributable to mishandling in the course of the retail course of, significantly at GameStop areas.

In line with a report by IGN and firsthand accounts shared on social media, the problem arose when GameStop workers stapled receipts straight onto the console’s packaging. A consumer recognized as Oadhan on platform X (previously Twitter) acknowledged that the staple pierced the field and broken the display screen of his new Nintendo Change 2. Though GameStop agreed to switch the unit, the console is at present out of inventory, and the consumer should wait three months for a alternative.

@gamestop stapled the receipt for me and my buddies Change 2s to the field.

FML.#nintendo #switch2 #gamestop pic.twitter.com/AXtrgr7y0P

— Oadhan Lynch (@Oadhan) June 5, 2025

Oadhan’s photographs present that the harm was not solely seen on the packaging however had additionally penetrated the display screen itself. Thankfully, the console remained operational, suggesting that the harm is likely to be restricted to the outer layer of the show.

Different customers reported comparable points. A Reddit consumer named Konflick and one other X consumer, Rudeboy__NYC, each claimed that their consoles suffered the identical sort of display screen harm attributable to stapled receipts. These circumstances counsel a broader sample of improper dealing with at varied GameStop areas.

@gamestop Helo ! My swap 2 has staple holes within the display screen. They stapled the receipt to the field at 1756 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303 and it broken the display screen. @NintendoAmerica pic.twitter.com/aqxPtRgNEs

— Rudeboy (@Rudeboy__NYC) June 5, 2025

Whereas GameStop workers are being blamed for the mishap, criticism has additionally been directed at Nintendo for the design of the Change 2’s packaging. Consumer AncientArgonaut identified that the console is positioned with its display screen dealing with upward on the high of the field, protected solely by a skinny layer of cardboard. This design alternative makes the gadget extra weak to exterior stress or unintended harm throughout transport and dealing with.

I knew this may occur – it was a bizarre choice by Nintendo to have the display screen sit face-side-up on the very high of the field with solely the skinny cardboard to guard it.

You are going to hear about just a few broken screens within the coming days. They’re in danger simply being stacked in… pic.twitter.com/0l9Bo7GfWR

— Jason (@AncientArgonaut) June 5, 2025

AncientArgonaut warned that extra circumstances might emerge within the coming days, particularly as bins are sometimes stacked for transport or storage. The incident has sparked a dialog about retail coaching, product packaging, and accountability between producers and sellers.

Because the Change 2 rollout continues, each Nintendo and retailers like GameStop might face rising stress to handle packaging vulnerabilities and implement stricter dealing with protocols to forestall comparable points sooner or later.

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