Brazil's Procon-SP has legally challenged Nintendo's new policy that 'bricks' consoles for terms of service violations, effective May 7. This policy renders the console permanently unusable, impacting features like online multiplayer and updates for users who engage in piracy through specific devices. Users have reported issues since the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, leading to concerns over purchasing secondhand consoles that might be bricked. Procon-SP has asked consumers to report their bans while awaiting Nintendo's response, which is due within 20 days.
A consumer rights watchdog in Brazil has launched a legal challenge against Nintendo for its policy of "bricking" the consoles of users who violate the console's terms of service.
This policy change, effective May 7, raises complaints regarding consumer rights violations, especially with reports of users’ consoles becoming unusable after the Switch 2's launch.
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