GameStop has officially closed a loophole that allowed customers to exploit an unintended "infinite money glitch" involving the Nintendo Switch 2. This glitch enabled users to trade in the console for more store credit than it cost, with reports of individuals making significant profits. The exploit gained attention after a YouTube video by RJCmedia demonstrated how players could repeatedly trade in and repurchase the Switch 2, amassing credit. Following the identification of this method, GameStop updated its trade promotions to prevent such practices. This incident illustrates the ongoing meme surrounding GameStop's trade-in values and comes amid news of the company planning to shut down approximately 400 stores.

What was the GameStop infinite money glitch involving the Nintendo Switch 2?

The GameStop infinite money glitch allowed customers to trade in a Nintendo Switch 2 for more than its retail price, enabling a cycle of profit through repeated trade-ins and repurchases. GameStop has since patched this loophole to prevent further exploitation.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is an anticipated successor to the hugely popular Nintendo Switch console, which revolutionized gaming with its hybrid design. The original Switch has sold millions worldwide, and many fans eagerly await the advancements and new features that the Switch 2 promises to bring to the gaming experience.