I wonder if this would be a reason to sue in the EU ? IIRC you can even replace the firmware without voiding the warranty, unless the manufacturer can prove the firmware cause the issue.

Here I guess you could just RMA the device or even sue Nintendo for retaliating after you just used the device you bought ?

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m4rtink 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Also, Louis Rossmann, please buy a Switch 2, apply the exploit & go online. Thanks in advance! :D

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realusername 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I also don't think remotely bricking/banning the console is legal in the EU.

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chii 2 hours ago | parent [-]

they dont need to brick the machine - they can simply ban your online account, which they can use EULA to make you agree to before getting that account. You lose your games if the game requires online verification (which implies an account). This way, you won't be able to play your games purchased, even if it's a physical copy - you can only play games that don't have verification like this (i dont own a switch, so i dont know if this is actually true).

	▲	realusername an hour ago \| parent [-]
		The law has superiority over the EULA, they could probably get away with disabling online multiplayer with concerns of cheating but I don't see any legal basis on how they could take away purchased games. That would go against any consumer right laws.