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FBI, Dutch FIOD Seize Major Nintendo Switch Piracy Site

The FBI’s action, backed by a Georgia federal court warrant, underscores Nintendo’s growing use of legal enforcement in international partnerships to curb Switch piracy.

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Overview

  • The FBI, working with the Netherlands’ Fiscal Information and Investigation Service, obtained a seizure warrant under 18 U.S.C. 2323 from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
  • Nsw2u, a leading online repository for Nintendo Switch game ROMs, now redirects to an FBI seizure notice following the July 10 operation.
  • The takedown follows Nsw2u’s inclusion on an EU piracy watchlist in May and Nintendo’s recent legal actions against ROM sites and modchip sellers.
  • Since the Switch 2 launch in June, Nintendo has permanently banned consoles using unauthorized accessories or pirated software from accessing its online services.
  • Nintendo has not issued a public comment since the site went offline, but its multi-pronged anti-piracy strategy combining litigation and technical restrictions remains active.