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Nintendo Seeks $4.5 Million Default Judgment Against Alleged Switch Pirate 'Archbox'

The company frames the request as a conservative remedy for alleged large-scale distribution of Switch games.

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Overview

  • Nintendo filed the motion on Oct. 3 in a U.S. federal court after the defendant allegedly failed to respond to a November 2024 summons.
  • The filing requests $4.5 million in damages and a permanent injunction, with Nintendo characterizing the amount as below what it believes the conduct warrants.
  • Nintendo identifies the defendant as James "Archbox" Williams, alleging he led moderation on r/SwitchPirates and ran multiple pirate shops distributing thousands of games.
  • The motion says Williams directed users to piracy sites, offered technical help, and solicited payments or Nintendo eShop gift card donations for access.
  • Nintendo cites Bungie’s $6.7 million Lavicheats default judgment as precedent and presents the case as part of its broader enforcement against Switch piracy.