Nintendo Switch 2 hackers report early bans
▼ Summary
– The original Nintendo Switch faced significant piracy issues, with hackers accessing first-party games before official release.
– Early reports indicate the Switch 2 may have stronger defenses against hacking compared to its predecessor.
– Hackers attempting to modify the Switch 2 are facing bans, blocking online features like the eShop and multiplayer.
– A hacker used a flash cartridge from the original Switch on the Switch 2, resulting in a console ban after failed update attempts.
– Nintendo has not responded to requests for comment regarding the bans or hacking attempts on the Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 hackers are already facing swift consequences as early reports indicate bans for those attempting to tamper with the system. Unlike its predecessor, which struggled with widespread piracy, the new console appears to have stronger safeguards in place. Users experimenting with modification methods are finding their access to online features abruptly revoked.
Several hackers have taken to social media to share their experiences after trying to use familiar exploits on the Switch 2. One individual on Reddit admitted to testing a flash cartridge, a popular tool for running unauthorized software on the original Switch, only to discover their console was permanently banned from online services. This blocks access to Nintendo’s eShop, multiplayer gaming, and other network-dependent features.
The banned user claimed their device stopped functioning properly after attempting to load a game update through the cartridge. Despite insisting they only backed up legally owned games, Nintendo’s support team reportedly refused to reverse the ban. “I thought I was being careful, but they caught me immediately,” the user wrote, acknowledging their mistake in assuming the new system would be as vulnerable as the first-generation Switch.
While some hackers remain optimistic about finding future workarounds, these early setbacks suggest Nintendo has significantly tightened its security measures. The company has not publicly commented on the bans, but the swift enforcement signals a clear stance against unauthorized modifications. For now, those hoping to tinker with the Switch 2 may need to think twice before risking a permanent lockout from online functionality.
(Source: Polygon)
