Nintendo Introduces Anti-Arbitration Clause to EULA

So, here’s a thing I’ve been thinking about, and maybe you’ll find it kinda wild or something. Nintendo just tweaked their EULA — you know, that thing we all just scroll through and hit “agree” without a second thought. But this update’s got some teeth. They snuck in a class action waiver, like in Section 16 or whatever. Basically, it’s like they’re saying, “Hey, no class action lawsuits against us, okay?” I mean, I get it, nobody likes those messy legal battles, but wow.

Now, I stumbled across this on Reddit first (thanks, random user!) and then I saw it pop up on GamesRadar+. They highlighted this bit in the agreement that kinda hits you in the face: you, me, and everyone else, yeah, we can’t sue in court. No trial by jury either. Everything’s gotta be a solo gig. Imagine the drama of that courtroom showdown — gone!

Nintendo’s like, “Just call us if you’ve got beef,” which sounds… kinda personal, right? You can tap out of this arbitration thing, but only if you actually send them a real envelope (yes, with stamps!) in 30 days. Classic avoidance move.

And if you’re thinking, “Hey, I’ve gotta fight them on something,” they say you gotta do it in Washington State. King County courts, specifically. It’s all very specific, like they’ve got a favorite judge or something. Oh, and the real kicker? You’ve got 30 days to play nicely and talk it out. Like, “Let’s just chat, no pressure.”

I mean, with all the Joy-Con drift drama from back in 2019 and 2020, maybe they’re just trying to dodge another storm? Just a thought. Anyway, yeah, corporate legal stuff. What a ride.