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Nintendo Targets Switch 2 Users Over Controversial MIG Cartridges

6/17/2025

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Nintendo is cracking down on Switch 2 consoles tied to MIG Switch cartridges, notorious for enabling both legitimate and pirated game access. Users caught with these cartridges risk losing online privileges, and even previously banned accounts may be affected. As of now, Nintendo remains silent on this controversial move.

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Story summary

Nintendo is cracking down on Switch 2 consoles tied to MIG Switch cartridges, notorious for enabling both legitimate and pirated game access. Users caught with these cartridges risk losing online privileges, and even previously banned accounts may be affected. As of now, Nintendo remains silent on this controversial move.