Switch 2 Players Face Bans for Playing Pre-Owned Games

Alright, so imagine picking up your shiny new Nintendo Switch 2. You’re excited, of course. But then, chaos. Some folks are saying their consoles are getting banned after sticking in used games. Sounds odd, right? But yep, it’s as real as that weird chipped mug you just can’t throw away.

So, used games are kinda like hand-me-down jeans, they’ve been around since forever. People finish a game and swap it out at places like GameStop. It’s a pretty sweet system until it isn’t. Turns out, if some sneaky business happens with the game’s past owner, you might be in for a meltdown. Weird, huh?

One day you’re playing, next day—bam! Banned! And it’s supposedly connected to the game’s cartridge getting copied. Seriously, who knew a game could have a double life? Nintendo sniffs this out and both consoles playing it get the boot. All in the name of fighting piracy, they say. Yeah, sounds noble, but tell that to someone who’s stuck in digital limbo because they picked up a pre-loved cartridge.

Good news? These poor souls found a workaround. Chat with Nintendo, prove your game’s legit, and maybe get unbanned. Kinda like pleading with a grumpy landlord. Apparently, if you’re the innocent party – no shady copies in your bag – they let you back in the online playground. The other console with the pirated version? Nope, not so lucky.

So, the plot thickens. Owners are on edge, clutching their cartridges like precious relics. Imagine spending $500 on this bad boy—or more if you got scalped—and facing lockdown for something you didn’t even do. Just goes to show, sometimes gaming life throws you a curveball. Or a bricked console.