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**Nintendo Lifts Ban on Switch 2 User Falsely Accused of Piracy After Buying Used Games**

**NEW YORK, NY – [Date]** – A Nintendo Switch 2 owner was recently banned from online services after purchasing used Nintendo Switch 1 game cartridges, highlighting the risks associated with buying second-hand games. The user, identified as dmanthey on Reddit, purchased four games from the Facebook Marketplace, updated them on their new console, and was subsequently banned the next day.

Nintendo, known for its stringent anti-piracy measures, flagged the console due to suspected use of pirated games. The situation underscores the growing problem of unscrupulous sellers copying game data onto readily available microSD cards and selling the original cartridges as used. This allows the seller to play and sell the game. This duplication triggers Nintendo’s system, as the console’s unique identification number is duplicated.

Fortunately for dmanthey, Nintendo promptly addressed the issue. After contacting Nintendo Support, the user was able to prove their innocence by providing evidence of the Facebook Marketplace purchase, including photos of the cartridges. Nintendo quickly lifted the ban, a process the user described as “painless and fast.”

While this case had a positive resolution, Nintendo’s policies regarding piracy remain strict. Users have previously been banned for using Mig Flash, even with their own ROMs. A ban restricts access to Nintendo’s online services, significantly limiting the console’s functionality.

This incident serves as a cautionary tale for buyers of used games. It is unclear whether dmanthey can continue to use the purchased games without risking another ban. Nintendo’s willingness to reverse the ban in this case offers some reassurance to consumers, but buyers should be aware of the potential risks involved.

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