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Nintendo Settles $2M Lawsuit Over Modded Switch Consoles

9/9/2025

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Nintendo settled a $2 million lawsuit with Ryan Daly, owner of Modded Hardware, over modded Switch consoles.
The lawsuit began in July 2024 after Nintendo warned Daly to stop selling mod chips.
Daly denied wrongdoing but accepted the settlement, which includes a permanent injunction against modded device sales.
This case underscores Nintendo's commitment to protecting its intellectual property and combating piracy.

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Nintendo settled a $2 million lawsuit with Ryan Daly, owner of Modded Hardware, over modded Switch consoles.
The lawsuit began in July 2024 after Nintendo warned Daly to stop selling mod chips.
Daly denied wrongdoing but accepted the settlement, which includes a permanent injunction against modded device sales.
This case underscores Nintendo's commitment to protecting its intellectual property and combating piracy.