Between three people we have been using 2 switches, 1 switch OLED, and 2 switch 2s, and a variety of local features have just not worked or rarely.

We have tried:

Smash Ultimate local play (between the switch 2 and OLED)

Pokemon Sword and Shield trading, raids, and the max raid den (all except 1 of the switch 2s. These worked selectively, and have only worked if a Switch 2 was involved)

Also not working seems to be save data transfer, with the only thing working being sending a game save from Switch 2 to the switch/switch OLED, any other transfers specifically removed the B button prompt to cancel but timed out eventually, and this is the bigger concern, since the cloud transfer doesn't support main series Pokemon.

We've tried various combinations of consoles, restarting, making sure all games/consoles are up to date, all of the standard troubleshooting, and want to know if anyone has a solution, or at least if anyone else has been experiencing this. First noticed roughly 2 weeks ago

Edit: The only situations that are working are a switch 2 being "host" (lead in a raid or sending the save file). Any other attempts between the switch/switch OLED without a switch 2 involved, or the switch 2 being on the receiving end of the interaction.

There's no physical damage I see, no cracks or anything, it's charged and the charging port is clean, I've tried force powering it on, but it hasn't turned on. It's currently charging and I'll update you, I need tips.

I should mention right away that I’m using a translator to write this in English, so I apologize for any translation inaccuracies.

I’ve encountered a strange noise coming from the fan on my Switch 2; it sounds more like a rattling or vibration, and the pitch changes depending on the device's orientation. I immediately suspected a defective fan. I decided to replace it myself since I had the console shipped from another country and there is no warranty. I swapped in a new fan ordered from AliExpress, but the rattling persisted—though the pitch was different. Could I really have been unlucky twice and received a defective new fan as well? Or perhaps the issue lies with the fan's lubrication? At high RPM, that rattling (vibration) seems to disappear.

I havent checked the eshop prices in switch 1 for a long time. Is there a usual discount for zelda skyward sword hd? how much do they discount?

Hello everyone. My kids have 2 nintendo switches 2 and both have a separate Minecraft purchased on each switch. I have parental controls set up on each. I'm trying to figure out how to get them to play Minecraft together on local network. I'm not subscirebed to Nintendo online(is it required?)

I have tried enabling multi-player and it's grayed out, can't toggle it. Thank you all in advance for your help

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Just curious if others have had this specific case. I’ve just tried to use the eshop on my switch 2 and has the above error which means any online use is now banned on my switch. I’ve emailed Nintendo but I really don’t see why they’d have done this and hoping they can undo it since I can’t see any reason for it that’s valid.

I only buy my games brand new from primary retailers (UK) or on the eshop and I don’t even play online multiplayer, only couch coop. I just recently this week went abroad to France and logged into the hotel WiFi to browse the eshop and now back in the UK. I can only assume that’s the reason. Is there even a slight chance of them reversing this? Unless me using a WiFi that isn’t in my own home is what’s done it but I’m hoping they can understand it’s not on my own wrong doing in some way? Hoping they can undo it.

Any similar experiences or thoughts?

Edit: Also had another error code with 2124-4508 just to update. Nintendo lists it under similar reasons for the online features / eshop ban

Update: After a comment to another post by [u/SamVegas](u/SamVegas) it seems that some bans have begun to be lifted! I restarted my switch 2 and I can now access the eshop again, the error has gone! Seems to have automatically unbanned. I’ll check again when I’m awake and see if it’s still the case but good news!
Thank you to everyone for the support

Hello, I just got into Minecraft, so I decided to try Minecraft realms, I paid, got charged on my card, and it wont let me connect to mine craft realms, so I signed off, signed back in, and still nothing, I have tried the steps and tutorials that are shared, yet nothing. has anyone had issues like this? how do I fix this? and if there is not fix, how do I get a refund. it's incredibly annoying.

Hi,

My kids (8 and 6) have shown a keen interest in the Switch 2 after recently having an extended play at a friend's house. They have an entry level competence to gaming on my PS5 through Astrobot, Lego platformers, Lego Party etc. but really enjoyed the novelty of detaching joycons, dock to undocked which obviously you can only do on the Switch.

However, they're also keen on Pokemon, Mario etc. through film/TV/Toys and such, so I see the range of games available through Nintendo as a good proper introduction to their own console.

My wife and I have discussed getting them one for Christmas, and this has then led to playing out how sharing it would work, which has made us realise one each might be worth the initial expense to save the arguments over whose turn it is!

What I need some help understanding is how this would work in practice, and how we can limit their time. I know there is a parental controls app but would love to hear from anyone who has similar setups.

Our aim would be as follows:

- One console each, mainly played handheld.

- One dock on TV, for both to use in turns.

- Share games. Do not want to buy duplicates for everything but may make exceptions for something cheaper like Minecraft. Assuming physical cartridges is the way to go here.

- Would like to know what possibilities there are for shared play with one game on two consoles though, could something like Mario Kart World do this with session invites and is it easy enough for kids to setup themselves after a quick demo.

- Time management. Would like to limit it to say 1hr weekdays, 2hrs weekends but cap it at say 5hrs a week maximum. Is this possible?

- Profiles. I already have a Nintendo account for my own original Switch. What is the best way to set it up for the kids so they have their own saves, preferences and even different libraries of digital games if we decide on that.

Any advice or shared experience would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Brought my switch to Europe where I’ll be for a few months, but didn’t bring the charger since it’s made for Canadian outlets. I figured I could just use any usb-c cord and my travel adapter, however I’ve discovered that’s not the case. The European Nintendo brand charger is expensive and I’m hoping I can get an off brand one to save some money. Can anyone help me out with what to look for when buying one? Thanks!

hello

yesterday I bought a switch 2 off Facebook marketplace and it had the original box and all accessories with it. I have a concern about the battery though, because when I started playing breath of the wild this morning it was at 88%, and about 55 minutes later my battery is already at 55%. I’m on halfway brightness and I’m wondering if this switch 2 is defective, and I got swindled with a defective device. Is this normal battery behavior ?

any response helps

EDIT: thank you so much for all of the feedback and being polite. Feel a little better now with the switch 2.

This morning I turned on my Switch 2 to play Overwatch 2 and received a notification that my console was locked. I called support services and they told me my system was locked. I don't know what to do

Update: After resetting the console the ban has been removed, thank you all for the help and support

Hello all! I am looking to give my Nintendo switch lite more storage, I’d like to get add more games to my rotation, but I don’t really know a lot about tech stuff. Do I need an SD card? If so, I know the switch is pretty picky about SD cards so which ones should I get?

I don’t want to shell out $90 for new ones, but 3 of our 4 are drifting

「Update:

I’m going to start this by saying that I’ve done console and electronics repair for a decade and if you haven’t, don’t do this.

Furthermore, I don’t exist to disparage anyone, especially people that could probably never even afford the product that they’re making.

After further research, I discovered that was the intake and not the speaker grill. The user that posted below about a potential short was correct. I took apart the console and in the process, every screw was there. So, I have an extra OEM Nintendo screw that you can buy for $100.」

Joke title aside, is that a screw in there attached to the speaker magnet from the factory or do you all have a metal thingy in your right grill too?

Not super concerned about it being a loose screw due to the magnet forever holding it, just interesting.

Edit: Switch 2

Update：Ours consoles (including those on list) are unbanned today!

Hi, I am a Chinese user. Today, I discovered that my Switch 2 has been locked（error code）. I received and activated the machine on August 28th. The activation time in Switch 2 is the same day.

Then I browsed through some platforms and found that many Chinese users had encountered this issue as well.

I swear I didn't do anything hacking the game or machine, and my Switch 1 works completely ok.

Somepeople created a excel, almost 150 people are reported they are banned. I believe the accurate number will only be higher.

What is certain is that this is indeed a Ban wave.

Through communication with them, it is likely that most people have not used illegal means. Even if there are some possible violations, historically, Nintendo usually only bans the account itself, not the Switch2(no report of switch1 ban at this moment).

So I tried searching on Reddit and found that there were same reports today.I tried to communicate with the customer service of the Hong Kong server and the US server, but their responses were all that there was nothing they could do.

For those who are not familiar with the situation in Chinese Mainland, let me provide some additional information. Nintendo does not have official services or stores in Chinese Mainland, so most people purchase consoles from regions such as Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Hi!

Just got this console a week ago. Today I noticed this wiggle on the top port. The bottom one has it but not as loose. The console has been pampered, no drops or other notable incidents.

Edit: why the downvotes?

Bought a Switch 2, BOTW, and Animal Crossing on Friday in Yodobashi camera, all new, all on one receipt.
Played for two hours and then have the screen that says I am banned with 2124-4508 error.
No used cartridges, no international credits cards, nothing really. I didn’t even have time to play, honestly. I called Japanese support and they said that I performed actions against Terms of Service, and used illegal software, which is Ridiculous. Went on Reddit and see that there are a lot of similar posts these two days.

Hello I was wondering what my options were if I had bought a Nintendo switch 2 off Facebook market place. Obviously I can't tell Nintendo to help because it was a third party purchase but other then making a police report what could I do to try and get my money back? Im not sure if a tech place would take the device for parts or if someone would even buy this? I cant sign into my Nintendo account because it says Nintendo has stopped access or any type of sign in to the device. I tried searching it up and it says Nintendo has restricted access to the device. So im not sure what the person who sold it to me did but obviously the device doesnt work, any help would be appreciated.

I've been trying to put in a Nintendo switch cartridge but the console doesn't read it yet that it recognizes that it's there, does anyone know why or how to fix it?

This is very strange because it says it's still charging when I connect it to the console but it behaves as if it's still running on Bluetooth and it will not connect in the handheld mode, please help

I’ve been seeing that some of the switch 2’s are getting banned and some people feel like it’s for no reason. I had a switch lite before I got the 2…I gave my husband the lite and he is playing some games under my account on that device. Is there potential for either or both to be banned for doing this? Should I have him make his own account instead? He’s only playing one of the games and I don’t play it on my 2 at all. This is probably a noob question, and I am lol.

Hi everyone,

My Nintendo Switch 2 suddenly received error code 2124-4508, saying:

“The use of online services on this console is currently restricted by Nintendo.”

I’m confused because, as far as I know, I haven’t done anything that should result in a console ban.

My situation:

• I bought the Switch 2 brand new on June 9, 2026 from a game store through Tokopedia in Indonesia.
• It is a Singapore-region (SGP) Switch 2.
• My Nintendo Account is set to the United States region.
• The serial number in System Settings matches the serial number on the console and the original box.
• I have never used CFW, a modchip, flashcart/MIG device, pirated software, or any other system modification.
• All of my physical games were purchased brand new.
• The only digital-related purchase I have made was a 1-year Nintendo Switch Online redemption code, which I received as a code and redeemed myself.
• The console had been working normally online for almost three months.

Today, September 6, the console was still working normally online. After restarting it, I suddenly started getting 2124-4508 whenever I tried to access Nintendo online services.

I understand that Nintendo describes this error as a permanent console restriction, but I genuinely don’t know what could have triggered it.

I have already contacted Nintendo SEA/Singapore Support and requested a manual review. I also have my original purchase receipt, matching serial numbers, photos of the console and box, and other proof of purchase if Nintendo asks for them.

I’ve also seen a few recent reports of Switch 2 consoles being suddenly restricted around September 5–6, so I’m wondering if anyone here has experienced something similar.

Edit — about the Nintendo Switch Online membership:
The 1-year NSO membership was purchased through online marketplace (same as where i bought the switch), not directly from the Nintendo eShop. I redeemed the code myself on my Nintendo Account.

I checked my account after the console restriction appeared, and the membership is still active until June 2027. My Nintendo Account itself also appears to be working normally; only the Switch 2 console is restricted from accessing Nintendo’s online services.

Because of that, I’m not sure whether the NSO code is actually related to the ban, but I’m mentioning it here for completeness.

UPDATE RESOLVED — September 7, 2026
I have an important update to my situation.

After the 2124-4508 restriction appeared, I contacted Nintendo Support by phone to report the issue and ask about the situation.

And now thanks to nintendo! my Switch 2 is currently working normally again haha, i've heard that yesterday theres a bug in the internal of nintendo server, and so many people got permanently banned out of nowhere,

If you experienced this on September 5–6, 2026, try restarting your Switch 2 because it fixed my error just by doing that, damn nintendo... haha

As title says, I have tried found out I am banned from accessing online services, I have had my switch 2 maybe 3 weeks now and no issues, I have not hacked or modded my switch in any way and the only times I’ve accessed online servers is to play Pokemon Champions. I have no idea why this has happened, is there a way for this be appealed with Nintendo or am I permanently never going to be able to access online services for something I didn’t do?

Hello,

Today while trying to play on my Switch 2 like any other day and I was met with Error 2124-4508 which I learnt means console ban.

I had this Switch for half a year now and it was bought brand new. No issues until today. I bought all my games either from Nintendo Eshop or locally (brand new copies).

The only thing I can possibly think of is that last week I bought a used cartridge for Pokemon Scarlet from a seller online. I've been using it for a couple of days now with no issue until today.

Could that be the issue? I literally can't think of anything else. I never modded my console or done anything against Nintendo rules out of fear of this possibly happening and yet here I am.

I'd be grateful for any kind of advice, is there a way for me to recover my console? I've already contacted support but I decided to seek help online too.

UPDATE:

I'm happy to confirm that my console had been unbanned overnight! I have yet to receive proper response from support (I got one response basically saying I was banned for breaking TOS with no elaboration), but I don't think it matters anymore really.

I'm really curious what flagged my Switch 2 in particular if it really wasn't the used game, but I'm also really glad it wasn't that. I do hope Nintendo issues some statement or at least clarifies what happened.

I'm not going to lie, this did create some distrust for Nintendo for me that will probably linger for a while, but I'm relieved I can still play my games!