Hardware Mig Switch on Switch 2

[ertaboy356b]

I have a theory that consoles which are not banned are covered under the EU EULA. Nintendo can block pirated games from receiving updates, accessing online play, or even launching, but remote “bricking” of the console is explicitly mentioned only in the U.S. EULA. I’m not sure how it applies in other regions.


So, is there anyone from the EU who has actually been banned? From what I’ve read, Nintendo cannot brick your console remotely in the EU, even if you pirate a game — let alone if you use your own legally dumped games.

Banning from online service is not bricking.

 

[ertaboy356b]

The Digital Content Directive (Directive 2019/770) requires traders to provide updates to keep digital content, like games, in conformity with the contract. However, suppose a user breaches the terms of service. In that case, Nintendo may terminate the contract, which could result in the suspension of updates. This is likely legal, as service agreements commonly permit such actions, and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive (Directive 93/13/EEC) allows termination if the terms are fair. For physical games, updates might be seen as part of the good. Still, in practice, they're delivered via services, complicating the issue.

It seems likely that regulators could challenge Nintendo if updates are essential for game functionality, arguing consumers have a right to them. However, the ban affects only the console's online access, not the game itself. Since you can access updates on another console, your ability to receive updates isn't completely blocked, which would align with consumer protection laws, such as the Digital Content Directive (2019/770) and the Sale of Goods Directive (2019/771).

From my understanding, there is no infringement occurring within the existing directives.

I don't think Nintendo are banning updates. Even a banned Switch / 3DS can still update to the latest firmware. It's probably better to ask someone with a banned Switch to know if game version updates can still be downloaded.

 

[Moe87]

well hopefully this is as far as Nintendo still goes when it comes to bans and not actually brick the consoles. I don’t mind buying a banned switch2 at a proper price when an actual hack gets released. I just don’t know if these online bans stop a user from getting game key card downloads, if someone already answered that in another post, I’ll probably see it. I know my banned switch 1 can still get switch updates if I unblock Nintendo servers, maybe switch2 will be the same when it comes to system updates.

Just like banned Switch 1, banned Switch 2 cannot receive game updates, access to eShop, online games and NSO. You may have access to update the Switch firmware.

Keycard games require access to eShop server to download the game.

Nintendo is unique - they often don't issue the account ban unless credit card fraud is involved. If your Switch 2 is banned, you would have to buy another Switch 2. Microsoft and Sony banned your console + your account - lost all access to digital games.

 

[lucifier_in_deskys]

if switch 2 gets hacked in future and you need keycard games and access to the eshop how are they going to get them games from the shop for free without a ban from nintendo.

 

[Moe87]

if switch 2 gets hacked in future and you need keycard games and access to the eshop how are they going to get them games from the shop for free without a ban from nintendo.

Keycard games is just like games that require download, so you need have full access to eShop server to download the game data, so it is not accessible if Switch 2 is banned.

There is no such as freeShop as we saw on 3DS because eShop on Switch is very secure and mess with CDN can get you banned.

Hacked Switch 2 may enable you to download full game data from somewhere to get keycard cartridge to recognize the data. I don't know about depth of keycard games and whichever data are recognized, or may require a certificate that is granted by eShop.

 

[Ettino]

if switch 2 gets hacked in future and you need keycard games and access to the eshop how are they going to get them games from the shop for free without a ban from nintendo.

Nobody knows atm. Also that would be a big "if".

 

[franky0815]

Keycard games is just like games that require download, so you need have full access to eShop server to download the game data, so it is not accessible if Switch 2 is banned.

There is no such as freeShop as we saw on 3DS because eShop on Switch is very secure and mess with CDN can get you banned.

Hacked Switch 2 may enable you to download full game data from somewhere to get keycard cartridge to recognize the data. I don't know about depth of keycard games and whichever data are recognized, or may require a certificate that is granted by eShop.

game key cards downloads are directly without entering the eshop, you insert the card click yes and the download begins directly
someone needs to test this on a banned console to be sure if its blocked or not.

but even if this works atm, nintendo can still block this in the future

 

[lucifier_in_deskys]

Keycard games is just like games that require download, so you need have full access to eShop server to download the game data, so it is not accessible if Switch 2 is banned.

There is no such as freeShop as we saw on 3DS because eShop on Switch is very secure and mess with CDN can get you banned.

Hacked Switch 2 may enable you to download full game data from somewhere to get keycard cartridge to recognize the data. I don't know about depth of keycard games and whichever data are recognized, or may require a certificate that is granted by eShop.

Nobody knows atm. Also that would be a big "if".

seems like a mighty big ask from hackers does all this guess we will see what happens

 

[MasterJ360]

Why are people using the mig on switch 2 in the first place. The only reason to probably want to use the cart on switch 2, if somehow it will be able to play actual switch 2 games when they can be found online or backed up.

Good question. If I had a choice I would just use the actual physical copies of my games on the S2 to be safe. The whole point in using the mig is so that the user wouldn't have to swap out carts. As you can see the end result isn't worth getting banned over especially if you "Own" the games. Still, I salute to those who took that risk to confirm the bans.

 

[Moe87]

game key cards downloads are directly without entering the eshop, you insert the card click yes and the download begins directly
someone needs to test this on a banned console to be sure if its blocked or not.

but even if this works atm, nintendo can still block this in the future

It still use eShop server to download the game, even without going to store.

When you slotted keycard cartridge, they communicate with eShop server and if certificate is valid, so they authenticate it and allow game data to be downloaded.

Banned Switch 2 block the access to eShop and it means cannot communicate with their server.

 

[Locutus73]

If the virtual gamecard is loaded onto the system and it is tagged as the primary system you can keep it offline without any issues.

There’s no primary and secondary console anymore… there are just virtual game cards. But if you enable “online licensing” in your account you can launch a game whose VGC isn’t “inserted” in your system after an online check. Similar to the old primary/secondary method, but on a per game basis… i.e. I “inserted” all my VGC in my Lite which permanently live in my EDC backpack (my previous primary console), and I didn’t enable the VGC syncing, but I use the “online licensing” on my D1 LCD, my OLED and my S2 which stay at home always online.
I think there’s still something primaryish for sharing passes with other accounts in a console.

 

[Locutus73]

Yeah and bongs are for tobacco

I do actually use it for the convenience of consolidating carts and for the expendability while traveling.
I’m 100% digital when possible (150ish titles in my Switch library), but I unfortunately own few carts of delisted titles (Super Mario 3D All Stars and some Cave Shmups) and I don’t like to reach for and swap tiny boxes for enjoying immaterial intellectual properties like cavemen did with their stone consoles with small dinosaurs inside.

 

[der:Tom]

Just like banned Switch 1, banned Switch 2 cannot receive game updates, access to eShop, online games and NSO. You may have access to update the Switch firmware.

Keycard games require access to eShop server to download the game.

Nintendo is unique - they often don't issue the account ban unless credit card fraud is involved. If your Switch 2 is banned, you would have to buy another Switch 2. Microsoft and Sony banned your console + your account - lost all access to digital games.

I've had several banned Xbox360 and my Account never got banned.
Microsoft also, like Nintendo, only banned your Account if you cheated in online games.

 

[Moe87]

I've had several banned Xbox360 and my Account never got banned.
Microsoft also, like Nintendo, only banned your Account if you cheated in online games.

Ok, that is kinda weird because I was told by people in Xbox hacking scene that their accounts got banned, along with JTAG Xbox consoles, so it was back in 2010.

I only used save hacking on Xbox 360 by injected someone's save and relied on resigner software. Haven't get banned at all.

However, I only got ingame ban from Forza Horizon 3 after hacked the credits (done on PC and transferred the save to Xbox). After that, I retired from Xbox community.

As for PS3/PS4, better to use disposable account to protect your investment with digital games.

 

[linuxares]

F

Post in thread 'The Switch Flashcart Thread (Mig Switch etc.)'

Jun 18, 2025

Nintendo seems to be stepping up their telemetry.
I'm getting Xbox 360 XGD3/AP2.5 vibes again here.

• FR0ZN

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Nintendo knows all your dirty little secrets!

 

[hippy dave]

like cavemen did with their stone consoles with small dinosaurs inside.

Someone plz draw this thx

 

[Locutus73]

Someone plz draw this thx

 

[drowzeehypno]

It still use eShop server to download the game, even without going to store.

When you slotted keycard cartridge, they communicate with eShop server and if certificate is valid, so they authenticate it and allow game data to be downloaded.

Banned Switch 2 block the access to eShop and it means cannot communicate with their server.

If this is true, doesn't it mean a banned switch 2 can't play any switch 2 original games?

 

[Mugi]

so using a migswitch is most likely a death sentence of WHEN not IF

Still trying to find anyone that has been banned that only used the migswitch AFTER the 1.2 firmware update and not before

 

[Skelletonike]

If the only way to get a game or its updates requires a service and the service is forbidden, then there is clear functionality loss. That functionality loss can only be justified if it ITSELF puts something at risk in one or both sides, which does not. Again, this, in the EU, doesn't stand a chance, no matter what any shitty TOS/EULA says, even if you sign it 1000 times or you do so with your own blood, it doesn't matter.

It is not illegal in the EU.
Your game and console still work, you just cannot use their services. Heck, with the new way the Switch works you can transfer DLC and everything else from one system to another if you want.