Overview
- U.S. District Court in Washington ordered Ryan Daly to pay $2 million over sales of MiG modchips and modified Switch hardware.
- He is permanently barred from modifying, selling, promoting, or supporting devices that circumvent Nintendo’s security, including providing documentation.
- The court directed the closure of the Modded Hardware website and the transfer of related domains to Nintendo.
- The judge cited irreparable harm to Nintendo and ordered the seizure and destruction of Daly’s devices that could contain infringing content.
- Separate reports indicate Switch 2 can detect MiG cartridges and may limit online or store access or trigger account actions, though user experiences vary.