Nintendo Cracks Down on Switch 2 Users with Mig Flash: Consoles Disabled Just 12 Days After Launch

You ever have one of those days where everything just spirals into chaos? Yeah, that’s pretty much what’s happening with the whole Nintendo Switch 2 and MIG Flash (or whatever it’s called now) situation. People are popping up all over Twitter—oh sorry, X—and Reddit, shouting about how their consoles are basically grounded after using the flash cart thing. Can’t use Nintendo’s online stuff? Major bummer.

So, here’s the scoop—despite what folks thought before, it turns out this MIG Flash lets you play old Switch 1 games on the new console. Some kind of firmware magic going on there, letting you sneak past Nintendo’s beefed-up security. Not sure how they pulled it off, but it’s kind of impressive in a reckless way.

Now, don’t go thinking you can just throw a bunch of game copies on this cartridge and call it a day. Nintendo’s got these sneaky anti-piracy tactics, like unique cartridge IDs. Get this, if two people try to play the same game online at once, Nintendo sounds the alarm. False positives, though? Apparently all over the place. Used games are a mess.

From what I gather, Switch 2 isn’t messing around. Folks claim they’re getting banned even with their legit game copies. The poor consoles can’t hit up the eShop, Mario Kart World, or even save stuff to the cloud anymore. Online life? Over.

One guy tweeted about how his shiny new Switch 2 got whacked because he used legal dumps of his games. It’s not just him either; others are crying out on Reddit too. Guess the new firmware with MIG Flash might be at fault. Ban reversals? Don’t bet on it—Nintendo’s not exactly warm and fuzzy when it comes to unauthorized gear.

Think about calling Nintendo Support? Sure, why not, but don’t hold your breath. The console’s not a total paperweight; offline games still work. Online’s a big part of the fun, though, especially when it’s only been like two weeks since Switch 2 dropped. With how Nintendo releases stuff, getting banned now means missing online goods for YEARS—ouch.

That’s the lowdown. Wild stuff, right? If it were me, I’d probably toss the MIG Flash in a drawer and hope Nintendo forgets I exist. Stay tuned for more disasters—or updates, if we’re being optimistic.