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The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder turned out to be quite a rollercoaster for US buyers. First, there was the price shock. The Switch 2 was slightly more expensive than expected. Then came Trump's tariffs ...

Some GameStop customers received damaged units due to stapled pre-order receipts. The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a day-one patch in order to play games. GameStop was recently accused of selling ...

Nintendo fans rejoice! It’s finally here, the Nintendo Switch 2. This console was first shown off to fans worldwide at the start of this year. However, it wasn’t until just a few months ago that a ...

TL;DR: GameStop faced backlash after stapling receipts through Nintendo Switch 2 screens during midnight launch events, damaging consoles for some customers. The issue was isolated to one store, which ...

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is here. While some fans report damage to their new devices, GameStop is offering fans a trade-in bonus deal if they trade their old Nintendo Switch console ...

Amid the chaos of tariffs and price fluctuations, we finally have some clarity. The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 and preorders went live this morning. If you're hoping to reserve a console ...

Remember when retail giant GameStop ruined the launch of Switch 2 for hundreds of customers by stapling receipts through the screens of Nintendo's new console? Well, GameStop certainly does, as its ...