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GameStop Declares Retro Consoles 'Historic Artifacts' Amid Store Closures

3/17/2026

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GameStop labeled Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii U as "historic artifacts" and announced trade-in credits.
A "Retro Trade-In Bonus" runs until March 21, adding 10 percent credit for customers trading in older consoles, even if defective.
The announcement sparked millennial nostalgia as GameStop has closed nearly 500 locations recently, leaving fewer than 2,000 stores in the U.S.

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GameStop labeled Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii U as "historic artifacts" and announced trade-in credits.
A "Retro Trade-In Bonus" runs until March 21, adding 10 percent credit for customers trading in older consoles, even if defective.
The announcement sparked millennial nostalgia as GameStop has closed nearly 500 locations recently, leaving fewer than 2,000 stores in the U.S.