If you've been waiting for that mystery firmware 6.0 update, sure to bring stability to Nintendo Switch systems worldwide, then fear not. Nintendo has confirmed that it'll be pushing out the update on September 18th in North America, and early on the 19th if you're in Europe. This update is to prepare for the launch of the Nintendo Switch Online service, and will come with the caveat that once you update, you'll never be able to unlink your Nintendo account from your Switch user profile. After the update is released, the eShop will also be down for maintenance for around 3 hours. This will be further touched upon in tomorrow's Nintendo Direct.

After installing the system update planned for September 18th, 2018 (Tuesday) at 5pm Pacific Time, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user.

Prior to this change, it is important to confirm that your Nintendo Account or your child’s Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user.

• To learn more about Nintendo Account for your child, please click here.

By ensuring that your Nintendo Account is linked to the correct user, you will be able to appropriately manage your save data, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo eShop content.

How to Check

1. You can review under each user’s My Page > User Settings > Link Nintendo Account. Part of the Nintendo Account holder’s email and nickname will display.
2. If you are not sure if the user is linked to the correct Nintendo Account, check the following:
   • On the Nintendo Account website, sign in and select the Shop menu option on the left. Compare your current balance and total My Nintendo Gold Points with those on the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system
   • If you are still not sure, compare the digital software on your Nintendo Switch with your Purchase History on the Shop menu or check to see if you have received purchase confirmation emails.

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[Rabbid4240]

oof no more homobrew. all i wanted was fucking netflix.

 

[Deleted User]

I really thought 6.0 would have been Nintendo's big update, but it was way more lacking than I ever would have thought.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Too strict nintendo. First time for a subscription service, but try to take examples from other services.

 

[magico29]

oof no more homobrew. all i wanted was fucking netflix.

What you mean? I am on 6.0.0 in one of my consoles and TX still working, i am going to test 2k9 tonight.

 

[Rabbid4240]

What you mean? I am on 6.0.0 in one of my consoles and TX still working, i am going to test 2k9 tonight.

"Nintendo Switch version 6.0 firmware goes live on September 18th"

 

[Delerious]

I predict that Nintendo's online service will get hacked two weeks after it launches.

 

[Stephano]

I'm ready to be welmed, most likely in the "under" variety.

 

[gamefan5]

Wow, no longer be able to unlink the nintendo account with the switch profile eh?

Damn, Nintendo ain't playing no more!

 

[zoogie]

So you can't transfer your games to a new system anymore?

 

[Delerious]

Wow, no longer be able to unlink the nintendo account with the switch profile eh?

Damn, Nintendo ain't playing no more!

No surprise, honestly. Between FreeShop and the fact that their devices end up hackable no more than 3 months after they're released, I guess they got fed up with people exploiting their poor security.

 

[Deleted User]

http://view.ccg.nintendo.net/?qs=72...03c1e067968a9769288f15352f9ee659f4b235a0844e6
Got this email on one of my accounts.

 

[the_randomizer]

Update sounds pretty boring lol. I have no reason to un-link my Switch or MyNintendo Account from one or the other though, so...

 

[AlphaSapphire]

What does the unlinking part mean? cant unlink means what??

 

[Delerious]

So at this point, is it really even worth it to have an unhacked unit? I mean, Nintendo's rolling out their paid service soon, so how many people are even going to care about being banned?

 

[gnmmarechal]

Eh. I don't plan on updating anytime soon.

 

[Jacklack3]

Can't wait for the free update to add features for a subscription! /s

 

[APartOfMe]

Just got the email

 

[orangy57]

Is this to like stop users from trying to avoid bans or something, like what's the point of locking down accounts

 

[fate6]

"Nintendo Switch version 6.0 firmware goes live on September 18th"

And? 6.0.0 has been out and about if you know where to look for weeks by this point.