Nintendo has intensified its efforts against piracy on its Switch 2 console by banning users who employ the MIG Switch flash cartridge, a third-party device that can store and emulate pirated game files, including those from the original Switch. Affected users report that Nintendo remotely disables online services and can permanently brick consoles using this cartridge, rendering even legitimate Switch 2 game cartridges unusable due to account locks and key card mechanisms. This crackdown aligns with Nintendo's broader anti-piracy measures, as the company relies heavily on Switch 1 and first-party games for revenue. Complementing these actions, the FBI's Atlanta Field Office, in cooperation with Dutch authorities, recently seized several high-traffic websites distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games. The FBI revealed that from February to May 2025, approximately 3.2 million illicit downloads occurred, resulting in an estimated $170 million in losses. These coordinated efforts demonstrate a significant escalation in combating video game piracy affecting Nintendo's ecosystem.