Sure thing, let’s dive right in.
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So, this poor soul, yeah? Got themselves a shiny new Nintendo Switch 2. Everything’s all peaches and cream until, bam, banned. Why? They went thrifty and snagged some used games from Facebook Marketplace. We’re talking four titles, all updated and nestled into the console. But wake up the next morning and guess what? A message from Nintendo saying, “Nope, you’re out. No online fun for you!”
A rocky start, right? But here’s the kicker—Nintendo wasn’t all doom and gloom. Our Reddit hero, dmanthey, hit up Nintendo Support faster than a coffee run on a Monday morning. Turns out, they were banned ’cause the games were pirated. Who would’ve thought, buying second-hand games wasn’t all rainbows? But get this, dmanthey had receipts, well, Facebook Marketplace listings and snapshots of the cartridges, and just like that, they were back in action. Supposedly, way less hassle than dealing with Microsoft or Sony—props to Nintendo, I guess.
But here’s the thing, Nintendo doesn’t play when it comes to their stuff—intellectual property and all that jazz. Heard stories of banned users messing around with Mig Flash too. No, your console doesn’t turn into an expensive paperweight if banned, but the online lockdown is real, blocking a chunk of its goodness.
And this saga of second-hand games? You could nab a game that’s totally been cloned onto another microSD Express Card—easy as pie. So, the original cartridge gets sold, but Nintendo’s watching. They spot two identical copies playing worldwide? Bam, instant ban on where the copy’s being played. Ouch.
Yet, there’s a hint of hope. Folks who get dunked can wave their authenticity proof, and Nintendo might just let them back in the game. Still, can they play those same cartridges without risking another ban? The jury’s still out on that one. If it was me, I’d probably just close my eyes and hope for the best—or maybe just stick to new games—who knows?
In the end, just a wild reminder that at the crossroads of gaming and thriftiness, things can get a bit dicey. Anyway—who doesn’t love a comeback story?
