Overview

• Nintendo began enforcing bans after detecting use of the MIG Switch and similar flash cartridges that load Switch1 game files on Switch2.
• Built-in detection methods in the Switch2 firmware have flagged consoles that ran pirated or backed-up games, cutting off online services.
• A May update to Nintendo’s End User License Agreement includes a provision to permanently brick noncompliant devices, although only online bans have been enacted so far.
• The company has filed lawsuits against sellers of the MIG Switch and accessory makers, including a recent suit against Genki, to stem the distribution of piracy-enabling hardware.
• Developers of flash cartridges claim they are working on Switch2 compatibility, prompting users to weigh the risks of potential console restrictions.