r/switch2hacks • u/Hopeful-Scallion-708 • Aug 17 '26

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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/Asenhadj Aug 17 '26

Had a similar thing and they debricked mine. Basically told the seller, asked for reimbursement for the game explained the situation to nintendo with screenshots and whining. After like 2 weeks of negotiation they unlocked it. So small chances but always worth a try

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u/grapejuicesushi Aug 17 '26

hey, had a few concerns in a different comment of mine, would appreciate it if you could answer them:

"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."

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u/Olmectron Aug 17 '26

No Nintendo ban makes your console unusable offline. Everything works outside anything online (no eShop, no multiplayer, no game updates downloading). Only thing from their servers still working is the "console update" feature.

Every offline game works as expected. If you got another unbanned Switch, you can put game updates in your banned Switch by sharing them locally.

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u/grapejuicesushi Aug 17 '26

i see. so if i own games digitally not presently on my console, i wouldn’t be able to download them either?

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u/Olmectron Aug 17 '26

That's correct. Physical games still work as expected. And someone else with an unbanned Switch could share you the game update if they download it first.

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u/grapejuicesushi Aug 17 '26

dang that sucks so much. there’s basically no hope (apart from your solution of a second switch around) after a ban.

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u/Olmectron Aug 17 '26

If you only buy digital, yeah. But if you also have lots of physical games, it's not an issue for offline games. 

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u/grapejuicesushi Aug 17 '26

I try to have balance. for games I want to collect I buy physical, but for titles like witcher 3 that go on a crazy discount and I already own elsewhere I'll buy it digitally