GameStop patches IRL infinite money glitch after YouTuber exposes it
Dexerto • • technology
Key Points:
- A YouTuber named RJCmedia discovered a GameStop trade-in glitch allowing him to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 for $415 and immediately trade it back for $445, effectively making a profit.
- The glitch involved purchasing the console along with a pre-owned game, which triggered a promotional bonus that increased the trade credit beyond the original purchase price.
- RJCmedia exploited this loophole multiple times across different stores, earning $150 and several games over two days.
- GameStop acknowledged the issue, explaining that their system temporarily overvalued trade-ins due to the promotion, and has since fixed the loophole to prevent further abuse.
- The company advised customers not to attempt similar exploits and emphasized their commitment to fair
