Nintendo's latest User Agreement update allows the company to deactivate user's Switch consoles if they possess pirated games or mods. This change clarifies the restrictions on modifying console functionality and directly impacts users who may use emulators. Previous agreements lacked specificity, but this update details strict rules that, if broken, could lead to devices becoming inoperable. Nintendo's effort to combat piracy aligns with recent legal actions against emulator developers, coinciding with the upcoming launch of the Switch 2, which emphasizes their ongoing commitment to protecting their intellectual property.
In plain English, that means if you're found with an emulator or pirated copies of games, your Switch might just end up being a very expensive paperweight.
If you do break these rules, Nintendo could make your "applicable Nintendo device permanently unusable in whole or in part."
This latest legal leap isn't surprising considering Nintendo's strict stance on emulation.
The updated language gives exact definitions of what you can't do with your Switch.
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