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Nintendo Wins Legal Battle Against Switch Game Piracy Devices

IGN • September 11, 2026 • technology

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Nintendo has secured a legal ruling from The District Court of The Hague that bans the sale of devices like the MIG Switch, which enable piracy on the Nintendo Switch, in Europe.
The court specifically ordered websites previously selling these circumvention devices to cease their sales immediately.
Nintendo emphasized that the legal action protects not only its intellectual property but also supports global game developers who rely on legitimate sales.
The company warned players against using or purchasing piracy-enabling devices, citing risks to console functionality and gaming experience.
This victory follows previous legal actions by Nintendo, including multimillion-dollar penalties against modders and distributors of piracy devices.