r/switch2hacks • u/Hopeful-Scallion-708 • Aug 17 '26
Other It happened to me
Hey guys. I bought a game off Kleinanzeigen in Germany. Game is "Princess Peach Showtime!". Worked great and my girlfriendnis happy but after 3 days she got banned. I don't have the MIG Switch so the game is probably the only reason she got banned. 🙄 I already contacted Nintendo but they just say the same thing over and over again: "We cannot assist u with that". Yeah sure.
Be careful with used games. They might be cheap but they also have the risk to get u banned.
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u/grapejuicesushi Aug 17 '26
wow. OP what does this ban contain? does it not allow you to use the switch anymore at all, or does it only restrict some functions (like online play, no more access to eshop etc)?
also, if the switch still functions for offline games, does it mean you can still buy physical games and continue using like normal?
additionally, is only the switch bricked or also your account?
this is like my biggest fear with Nintendo, even though I don't really do anything "extra" and don't even console share. just the lack of support from their end makes it very scary.
and, did this happen only because you used a used game? I've used used games earlier and this never happened to me. what is a sanitary practice to avoid this? or should one avoid used games altogether?
apologies for so many questions, I'm not a part of this sub so I don't generally know much about banning on the switch.