US EditionSwitch 2 User Warns About Accidental Ban After Playing Preowned Game Cards
WORLDWIDE, JUL 12 – Nintendo's anti-piracy system bans Switch 2 consoles if duplicate game IDs are detected online, affecting legitimate buyers of second-hand games who must prove ownership to regain access.
- A Nintendo Switch 2 owner, known as dmanthey, was banned from online services after downloading updates for four pre-owned Switch 1 titles purchased through Facebook Marketplace.
- Nintendo detects piracy by flagging simultaneous use of unique cartridge codes, and the ban results from previous owners' illegal dumping of games.
- Nintendo recently updated its terms to allow disabling consoles for prohibited activity, which affects users patching used or pirated game copies.
- Dmanthey reported the ban was reversed quickly after providing proof of purchase, describing the support process as "painless and fast" and easier than other platforms.
- This enforcement could significantly impact the way pre-owned Switch 2 titles are purchased and utilized, cautioning users about potential risks associated with acquiring games from unofficial sources.
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Switch 2 User Gets Banned By Nintendo After Using Second-Hand Game Cards
Nintendo is notoriously strict when it comes to pirated software, but a recent incident has raised concerns on how it handles potential cases. A Switch 2 owner, known as dmanthey on Reddit, reported that they were temporarily banned from online services after installing updates for used game cards purchased through Facebook Marketplace. In the post, they stated that they inserted several pre-owned cartridges into their console to download patche…
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