Purchasing used Nintendo Switch game cards can result in account bans due to Nintendo's strict anti-piracy measures. A case on Reddit showed a user banned after downloading patches for second-hand games from Facebook Marketplace. Nintendo employs unique codes on game cartridges to prevent piracy. When multiple accounts use the same code online, bans are imposed. The user communicated with Nintendo support, provided proof of purchase, and was unbanned promptly. This highlights the challenges faced by buyers in the second-hand market under Nintendo's vigilance.
A Nintendo Switch 2 owner faced an online services ban after downloading patches for used game cards purchased from Facebook Marketplace, leading to concerns over secondary sales.
Nintendo's anti-piracy measures are stringent, with unique codes on game cartridges that result in bans if any code appears online from multiple accounts. This can be alarming for buyers of second-hand games.
Nintendo's anti-piracy policy has a long history, becoming particularly relevant with the release of the Switch 2, which maintains compatibility with original Switch titles.
Despite the initial ban, the Redditor successfully appealed to Nintendo by providing proof of purchase, indicating a process that can be smooth for legitimate customers.
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