GameStop Issues Statement on ‘Infinite Money Glitch’ and Puts a Stop to It

GameStop has confirmed that it has patched a recently discovered exploit in its trade-in system, known as the ‘Infinite Money Glitch’, which allowed customers to repeatedly trade in items, such as the Nintendo Switch 2, and receive store credit exceeding the original purchase price, effectively generating profit through a combination of promotional bonuses for pre-owned games and trade-in credit used toward pre-orders; the glitch was first documented by YouTuber RJCmedia, whose detailed video demonstrated how multiple transactions could be used to accumulate substantial credit, prompting widespread discussion across social media platforms, while GameStop’s official statement clarified that the system error has been corrected, reassured customers that promotions remain in place for legitimate use, and reminded the public that its stores are not designed to function as unlimited money generators.