GameStop has declared three classic gaming consoles ‘historic artifacts’ – and will pay you more for trading one in

Images (left to right clockwise): An Xbox 360 S (matte-finish 4GB version, model 1439) shown with included controller by Evan-Amos. The Nintendo Wii U Console by Evan-Amos. The Pro Controller for the Wii U by TzarN64. The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) video game console, shown with DualShock 3 controller by Evan-Amos. All are Public Domain images via Wikimedia Commons. Article by Isabel Keane. The Independent – March 17, 2026.

GameStop has declared three beloved gaming systems “historic artifacts” — and said it would give customers trade-in credit for the relics. In a playful statement shared on social media Tuesday, GameStop “issued an official declaration” that the Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii U are “officially retro consoles.” “The ruling was reached following careful analysis of multiple indicators, including: the presence of component cables, the lack of Fortnite, and the realization that they launched when George W. Bush was still president,” GameStop said. […]

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