Nintendo Files Two New Lawsuits In Continued Clamp Down On Switch Piracy
What new lawsuits has Nintendo filed this week?
Nintendo has filed two new lawsuits this week in an ongoing effort to clamp down on Switch piracy4. The first lawsuit targets Modded Hardware, a group that sold modded Switch consoles and memory cards that enabled pirated downloads6. The second lawsuit is against James 'Archbox' Williams, the lead moderator of the r/SwitchPirates subreddit, for operating "pirate shops" and encouraging piracy through the subreddit.
Who is Ryan Daly in relation to Nintendo's lawsuit?
Ryan Daly, also known as "Homebrew Homie," is the owner of Modded Hardware, a website that sold modded Nintendo Switch consoles, memory cards, and modding services, which allowed for the use of pirated games3. Nintendo had warned Daly to stop selling these products, but he continued his operations, leading Nintendo to file a lawsuit against him for copyright infringement and violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
What products did Modded Hardware allegedly sell?
Modded Hardware allegedly sold mod-chips and MIG devices, which allowed users to play pirated Nintendo Switch games on authentic consoles. They also offered mail-in modding services and modded versions of Switch consoles, preloaded with pirated games.