US EditionBrazil's Consumer Rights watchdog pushes back on Nintendo's ability to ban Switch 2 from online services
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Two weeks ago, it was reported that Nintendo had banned the online use of Switch 2 devices after people tried to use flash cards to hack Switch games. In essence, this disables hardware, as it is not possible to download games or updates, or launch physical games stored in the so-called Game-Key Cards. Few have been outraged by this because, after all, it is mostly about pirates indirectly contributing to increase the price of games, but it also…
In Brazil, the Procon-SP agency puts Nintendo on notice for clauses deemed "abuseful" of its user contract. The possibility for the brand to permanently block Remote Switch 2 consoles poses serious problems in the market of the occasion. The practice can thus punish users who buy second hand consoles, without having violated Nintendo's conditions in the past, they thus become collateral victims, discovering the blocking after the sale.
Brazil is now legally challenging Nintendo's right to brick Switch 2 units whenever they want
Prior to the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo revealed that they were changing their Nintendo Account Privacy Policy. Many gamers found this news to be quite troubling considering what it all meant. Through this new policy, Nintendo now apparently reserves the right to permanently brick Switch 2 units should they ever deem that a user has violated the agreement. This creates a sense that we don't actually own these devices despite having paid th…
Brazil: Nintendo is now facing legal action over ability to brick Switch 2 console
Procon-SP, the Sao Paulo branch of Brazil’s Consumer Protection and Defence program, has stated in a press release that it is challenging Nintendo‘s ability to brick Nintendo Switch 2 consoles when it wants, citing certain aspects of it “abusive.” As we already know Nintendo can permanently restrict you from accessing the Nintendo eShop and online… Read More »Brazil: Nintendo is now facing legal action over ability to brick Switch 2 console Sour…
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