Oh man, where to start? So, this guy on Reddit is convinced that Mig Flash update 1.2.2 is keeping him safe from Nintendo’s ban hammer. He’s been doing some shady stuff—like “ripping 20 carts” and playing online—and his Switch 2 is still kicking. Maybe it’s a miracle. Or maybe he’s just lucky for now. Other folks are like, “Dude, you’re tempting fate!” Nintendo’s known for smacking down hard when it comes to protecting their stuff.
Mig Flash, if you haven’t heard, is a wildcard of third-party game cartridges for the Switch. It’s supposed to help you back up games you actually own (wink, wink), putting multiple games on one card for convenience. But yeah, it’s also a gateway to piracy, which makes Nintendo pretty grumpy. Right after the Switch 2 dropped, they started zapping consoles using this tech—even if people claim it was just for personal use. Fast-forward 12 days, bam.
And then, plot twist! On July 1, Mig Flash dropped this update, claiming their cartridge was suddenly like a master of disguise, or something. Then 1.2.2 hit on July 9, because someone found a bug and there was a little ETH reward tossed out—like 600 bucks worth! But still, no promises about dodging bans. It’s kind of a “use at your own risk” deal.
Now, brace yourself for this drama: Switch 2 users, yeah, they’ve been duped by sellers who backed up games and flipped the original cartridge. Boom, unexpected bans. And some folks are even getting the boot for buying used games legit on eBay. It’s wild. Like one creator gets banned for an oldie game that someone might’ve secretly cloned. But a pat on the back to Nintendo of America—they’ll help you out if you’re straight-up innocent and prove you’ve been tricked. Mig Flash users though? Sorry, they’re stepping on lava.
Anyway, no matter how confident this Redditor is, it’s dicey territory. Feel like it’s asking for trouble. Just saying. Follow Tom’s Hardware if you’re into that techy news and stuff. Or don’t. You do you.
