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On July 9th, GameStop shared a link to an eBay listing for the ruined (now repaired) Switch 2 console and the stapler that pierced its screen. The items come with a certificate of authenticity affirming that they are the items from the historic Switch 2 midnight launch debacle. The original box, with its staple hole of doom, and the staple that did the deed, are both also included in the deal. The bids for this unique set of Nintendo and GameStop history took off almost at once, but they’ve reached new heights as the CEO made an unorthodox promise.
The auction, officially titled The GameStop 2025 Staplegate Charity Auction, will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This nonprofit works to help children receive “the best possible care” by donating funds to children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. So, the proceeds from this impressively high sale will reportedly go to a good cause. And it’s starting to look like that donation could be pretty substantial.
GameStop CEO Issues New Challenge for GameStop Staplegate Auction
Shortly after the bid went live, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen posted an… interesting bonus challenge for the auction. “If this reaches six figures I will include my underwear,” the post on X reads. At this time I’m writing this, the bidding is currently at $217,600. So, it looks like the lucky winner will be getting a personal item from the CEO of GameStop along with a piece of Switch 2 midnight launch history. But apparently, Cohen thinks he can raise even more money with a new and improved bonus offer.
