INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Not long after its March launch last year, it was revealed that a GPU exploit in the Nintendo Switch could be used to run unofficial
software, like pirated games and homebrew ROMs
Since then, the Switch's hacking community has grown, and the discovery of a new 'unpatchable' exploit last month has only made the console
more attractive to pirates and homebrew fans.Nintendo isn't taking the assault on its walled garden lightly, however, and is taking steps to
online services, sending error notifications when users attempt to log in
the error message popped up on an unhacked switch, meaning Nintendo has applied the ban to a Nintendo user account, which could affect
multiple Switch consoles if the user owns more than one.The ban restricts users to playing games on their console only with most online
services disabled, though it appears news updates are still coming through
Access to the eShop, playing online games and interacting with the Switch community are all blocked, however.Banned consoles can still
receive and download software updates.Shiny Quagsire has since contacted Nintendo to have the ban removed, but his request was denied.The
console.[Via Nintendo Life]
