Nintendo's May 2025 Policy Updates: Difference between revisions

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==Background==

[[Nintendo]] has historically been known to be restrictive with how the company has enforced its policies. During the time the company supported the [[Wii U]], users attempting to share footage of their games were at risk of having said content taken down,<ref name="IGNLetsPlays2013">{{Cite web |last=Macdonald |first=Keza |date=May 16, 2013 |title=Nintendo Enforces Copyright on Youtube Let's Plays |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/16/nintendo-enforces-copyright-on-youtube-lets-plays |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref><ref name="ArsLivestreams2017">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Oct 2, 2017 |title=Nintendo no longer welcoming YouTube livestreams of its games |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/10/nintendo-cuts-off-ad-program-for-youtube-livestreamers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> later requiring consumers to join an affiliate program<ref name="IGNAffiliate2015">{{Cite web |last=Pitcher |first=Jenna |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo Rolls Out Beta Affiliate Program for YouTube Creators |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/29/nintendo-rolls-out-beta-affiliate-program-for-youtube-creators |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref> that claimed a significant portion of the video's ad revenue (Nintendo's share was reported to be 30-40% for the creator, meaning Nintendo took 60-70% initially, though terms later allowed up to 70% for creators),<ref name="ArsAdRevenue2015">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo to share up to 70 percent of ad revenue with game YouTubers |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/01/nintendo-to-share-up-to-70-percent-of-ad-revenue-with-game-youtubers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> and restricting content critical of Nintendo or its IP.~~<ref name="ArsAdRevenue2015" />~~

[[Nintendo]] has historically been known to be restrictive with how the company has enforced its policies. During the time the company supported the [[Wii U]], users attempting to share footage of their games were at risk of having said content taken down,<ref name="IGNLetsPlays2013">{{Cite web |last=Macdonald |first=Keza |date=May 16, 2013 |title=Nintendo Enforces Copyright on Youtube Let's Plays |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/16/nintendo-enforces-copyright-on-youtube-lets-plays |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref><ref name="ArsLivestreams2017">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Oct 2, 2017 |title=Nintendo no longer welcoming YouTube livestreams of its games |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/10/nintendo-cuts-off-ad-program-for-youtube-livestreamers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> later requiring consumers to join an affiliate program<ref name="IGNAffiliate2015">{{Cite web |last=Pitcher |first=Jenna |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo Rolls Out Beta Affiliate Program for YouTube Creators |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/29/nintendo-rolls-out-beta-affiliate-program-for-youtube-creators |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref> that claimed a significant portion of the video's ad revenue ''(Nintendo's share was reported to be 30-40% for the creator, meaning Nintendo took 60-70% initially, though terms later allowed up to 70% for creators)'',<ref name="ArsAdRevenue2015">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo to share up to 70 percent of ad revenue with game YouTubers |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/01/nintendo-to-share-up-to-70-percent-of-ad-revenue-with-game-youtubers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> and restricting content critical of Nintendo or its IP.

The enforcement of these policies has also seen the closure of Tournaments,<ref name="ArsSmashTournaments2013">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Jul 11, 2013 |title=Why Nintendo can legally shut down any Smash Bros. tournament it wants |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/07/why-nintendo-can-legally-shut-down-any-smash-bros-tournament-it-wants/ |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> lawsuits against competing studios,the persistent war on emulation,and more. Due to how far Nintendo has historically aimed to enforce its policies, it is reasonable to expect these May 2025 policy updates to be similarly enforced.<!-- Question to what extent this is relevant for an incident article?

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Nintendo account holders were notified of these policy changes via email. The email generally stated that continued use of Nintendo Account Services would constitute agreement to the new terms, and the primary way to decline was to cancel the Nintendo Account.

A transcript of a version of this email is provided below:

<blockquote>We're writing to let you know that we've updated the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Privacy Policy, If you or any users under your Nintendo Account continue to use any Nintendo Account Services, including by keeping your or their Nintendo Account open, then you affirm you agree to the updated Nintendo Account User Agreement and acknowledge you have read the updated Nintendo Privacy Policy on your and their behalf. If You do not agree to the changes, you must cancel your Nintendo Account immediately.

<blockquote>''We're writing to let you know that we've updated the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Privacy Policy, If you or any users under your Nintendo Account continue to use any Nintendo Account Services, including by keeping your or their Nintendo Account open, then you affirm you agree to the updated Nintendo Account User Agreement and acknowledge you have read the updated Nintendo Privacy Policy on your and their behalf. If You do not agree to the changes, you must cancel your Nintendo Account immediately.''

Nintendo Account User Agreement. The updates include important updates to how you and Nintendo will arbitrate disputes. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Account User Agreement to ensure you understand your rights and obligations.

''Nintendo Account User Agreement. The updates include important updates to how you and Nintendo will arbitrate disputes. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Account User Agreement to ensure you understand your rights and obligations.''

Nintendo Privacy Policy. The updates include important updates regarding the categories of information we may collect and how we might use your information. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Privacy Policy to ensure you understand the policy.

''Nintendo Privacy Policy. The updates include important updates regarding the categories of information we may collect and how we might use your information. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Privacy Policy to ensure you understand the policy.''

Feel free to contact us with any questions.</blockquote>

''Feel free to contact us with any questions.''</blockquote>

File:NintendoEmailNA.jpg|Email from Nintendo of America informing consumers of the May 2025 policy changes.

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==Consumer response==

There has been significant consumer backlash over the changes to these terms, often leading many to expect that Nintendo is attempting to reserve their right to 'brick' consoles owned by consumers as a measure of policy enforcement.<ref name="RunNGameYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Run N Game Entertainment |date=May 13, 2025 |title=Is Nintendo breaking the law? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hOiD-lvaok |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="FashoKangYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Fasho |first=Kang |date=May 11, 2025 |title=The Switch 2 will RUIN Gaming [Full Controversy Explained] (Angry Rant) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P8Pv97mt8U |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="NintenDeenYouTube">{{Cite web |last=NintenDeen |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Console Bans |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1H6cKTNxKM |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="PsybeamYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Psybeam |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo Can Now Permanently Disable Your Switch If You're Found Modding |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG7LoNJcpw8 |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref> Concerns were widely reported by major gaming publications. Eurogamer<ref name="EurogamerBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Nightingale |first=Ed |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-reserves-the-right-to-brick-your-console-following-unauthorised-use-in-bid-to-prevent-piracy |access-date=May 9, 2025 |website=Eurogamer}}</ref> and Game File<ref name="GameFileEffectiveDate" /> were among many outlets covering these details. Other publications like IGN,<ref name="IGNBrickingMay2025" /> GameSpot,<ref name="GameSpotBrickingQuote" /> TechRadar,<ref name="TechRadarBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Publisher |first=Future |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Nintendo now says it can disable your Switch or potentially even your new Switch 2 if you don't follow its user agreement |url=https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-now-says-it-can-disable-your-switch-or-potentially-even-your-new-switch-2-if-you-dont-follow-its-user-agreement |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=TechRadar}}</ref> GamesIndustry.biz,<ref name="GamesIndustryBrickingQuote" /> and Android Authority<ref name="McNealAA2025" /> also provided analysis and reported on user concerns. Many analysts linked these stricter terms to Nintendo's preparations for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, aiming to bolster anti-piracy measures and control over its platform.

There has been significant consumer backlash over the changes to these terms, often leading many to expect that Nintendo is attempting to reserve their right to 'brick' consoles owned by consumers as a measure of policy enforcement.<ref name="RunNGameYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Run N Game Entertainment |date=May 13, 2025 |title=Is Nintendo breaking the law? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hOiD-lvaok |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="FashoKangYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Fasho |first=Kang |date=May 11, 2025 |title=The Switch 2 will RUIN Gaming [Full Controversy Explained] (Angry Rant) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P8Pv97mt8U |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="NintenDeenYouTube">{{Cite web |last=NintenDeen |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Console Bans |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1H6cKTNxKM |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="PsybeamYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Psybeam |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo Can Now Permanently Disable Your Switch If You're Found Modding |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG7LoNJcpw8 |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref>

Concerns were widely reported by major gaming publications. Eurogamer<ref name="EurogamerBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Nightingale |first=Ed |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-reserves-the-right-to-brick-your-console-following-unauthorised-use-in-bid-to-prevent-piracy |access-date=May 9, 2025 |website=Eurogamer}}</ref> and Game File<ref name="GameFileEffectiveDate" /> were among many outlets covering these details. Other publications like IGN,<ref name="IGNBrickingMay2025" /> GameSpot,<ref name="GameSpotBrickingQuote" /> TechRadar,<ref name="TechRadarBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Publisher |first=Future |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Nintendo now says it can disable your Switch or potentially even your new Switch 2 if you don't follow its user agreement |url=https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-now-says-it-can-disable-your-switch-or-potentially-even-your-new-switch-2-if-you-dont-follow-its-user-agreement |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=TechRadar}}</ref> GamesIndustry.biz,<ref name="GamesIndustryBrickingQuote" /> and Android Authority<ref name="McNealAA2025" /> also provided analysis and reported on user concerns.

Many analysts linked these stricter terms to Nintendo's preparations for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, aiming to bolster anti-piracy measures and control over its platform.

==References==

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 ==Background==
-[[Nintendo]] has historically been known to be restrictive with how the company has enforced its policies. During the time the company supported the [[Wii U]], users attempting to share footage of their games were at risk of having said content taken down,<ref name="IGNLetsPlays2013">{{Cite web |last=Macdonald |first=Keza |date=May 16, 2013 |title=Nintendo Enforces Copyright on Youtube Let's Plays |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/16/nintendo-enforces-copyright-on-youtube-lets-plays |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref><ref name="ArsLivestreams2017">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Oct 2, 2017 |title=Nintendo no longer welcoming YouTube livestreams of its games |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/10/nintendo-cuts-off-ad-program-for-youtube-livestreamers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> later requiring consumers to join an affiliate program<ref name="IGNAffiliate2015">{{Cite web |last=Pitcher |first=Jenna |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo Rolls Out Beta Affiliate Program for YouTube Creators |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/29/nintendo-rolls-out-beta-affiliate-program-for-youtube-creators |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref> that claimed a significant portion of the video's ad revenue (Nintendo's share was reported to be 30-40% for the creator, meaning Nintendo took 60-70% initially, though terms later allowed up to 70% for creators),<ref name="ArsAdRevenue2015">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo to share up to 70 percent of ad revenue with game YouTubers |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/01/nintendo-to-share-up-to-70-percent-of-ad-revenue-with-game-youtubers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> and restricting content critical of Nintendo or its IP.<ref name="ArsAdRevenue2015" />
+[[Nintendo]] has historically been known to be restrictive with how the company has enforced its policies. During the time the company supported the [[Wii U]], users attempting to share footage of their games were at risk of having said content taken down,<ref name="IGNLetsPlays2013">{{Cite web |last=Macdonald |first=Keza |date=May 16, 2013 |title=Nintendo Enforces Copyright on Youtube Let's Plays |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/16/nintendo-enforces-copyright-on-youtube-lets-plays |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref><ref name="ArsLivestreams2017">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Oct 2, 2017 |title=Nintendo no longer welcoming YouTube livestreams of its games |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/10/nintendo-cuts-off-ad-program-for-youtube-livestreamers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> later requiring consumers to join an affiliate program<ref name="IGNAffiliate2015">{{Cite web |last=Pitcher |first=Jenna |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo Rolls Out Beta Affiliate Program for YouTube Creators |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/29/nintendo-rolls-out-beta-affiliate-program-for-youtube-creators |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=IGN}}</ref> that claimed a significant portion of the video's ad revenue ''(Nintendo's share was reported to be 30-40% for the creator, meaning Nintendo took 60-70% initially, though terms later allowed up to 70% for creators)'',<ref name="ArsAdRevenue2015">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Nintendo to share up to 70 percent of ad revenue with game YouTubers |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/01/nintendo-to-share-up-to-70-percent-of-ad-revenue-with-game-youtubers/ |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> and restricting content critical of Nintendo or its IP.
 The enforcement of these policies has also seen the closure of Tournaments,<ref name="ArsSmashTournaments2013">{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=Jul 11, 2013 |title=Why Nintendo can legally shut down any Smash Bros. tournament it wants |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/07/why-nintendo-can-legally-shut-down-any-smash-bros-tournament-it-wants/ |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=Ars Technica}}</ref> lawsuits against competing studios,the persistent war on emulation,and more. Due to how far Nintendo has historically aimed to enforce its policies, it is reasonable to expect these May 2025 policy updates to be similarly enforced.<!-- Question to what extent this is relevant for an incident article?
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 Nintendo account holders were notified of these policy changes via email. The email generally stated that continued use of Nintendo Account Services would constitute agreement to the new terms, and the primary way to decline was to cancel the Nintendo Account.
 A transcript of a version of this email is provided below:
-<blockquote>We're writing to let you know that we've updated the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Privacy Policy, If you or any users under your Nintendo Account continue to use any Nintendo Account Services, including by keeping your or their Nintendo Account open, then you affirm you agree to the updated Nintendo Account User Agreement and acknowledge you have read the updated Nintendo Privacy Policy on your and their behalf. If You do not agree to the changes, you must cancel your Nintendo Account immediately.
+<blockquote>''We're writing to let you know that we've updated the Nintendo Account User Agreement and Nintendo Privacy Policy, If you or any users under your Nintendo Account continue to use any Nintendo Account Services, including by keeping your or their Nintendo Account open, then you affirm you agree to the updated Nintendo Account User Agreement and acknowledge you have read the updated Nintendo Privacy Policy on your and their behalf. If You do not agree to the changes, you must cancel your Nintendo Account immediately.''
-Nintendo Account User Agreement. The updates include important updates to how you and Nintendo will arbitrate disputes. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Account User Agreement to ensure you understand your rights and obligations.
+''Nintendo Account User Agreement. The updates include important updates to how you and Nintendo will arbitrate disputes. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Account User Agreement to ensure you understand your rights and obligations.''
-Nintendo Privacy Policy. The updates include important updates regarding the categories of information we may collect and how we might use your information. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Privacy Policy to ensure you understand the policy.
+''Nintendo Privacy Policy. The updates include important updates regarding the categories of information we may collect and how we might use your information. See our What's changed? page for a summary of changes, but you should also review the full updated Nintendo Privacy Policy to ensure you understand the policy.''
-Feel free to contact us with any questions.</blockquote>
+''Feel free to contact us with any questions.''</blockquote>
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 File:NintendoEmailNA.jpg|Email from Nintendo of America informing consumers of the May 2025 policy changes.
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 ==Consumer response==
-There has been significant consumer backlash over the changes to these terms, often leading many to expect that Nintendo is attempting to reserve their right to 'brick' consoles owned by consumers as a measure of policy enforcement.<ref name="RunNGameYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Run N Game Entertainment |date=May 13, 2025 |title=Is Nintendo breaking the law? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hOiD-lvaok |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="FashoKangYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Fasho |first=Kang |date=May 11, 2025 |title=The Switch 2 will RUIN Gaming [Full Controversy Explained] (Angry Rant) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P8Pv97mt8U |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="NintenDeenYouTube">{{Cite web |last=NintenDeen |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Console Bans |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1H6cKTNxKM |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="PsybeamYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Psybeam |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo Can Now Permanently Disable Your Switch If You're Found Modding |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG7LoNJcpw8 |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref> Concerns were widely reported by major gaming publications. Eurogamer<ref name="EurogamerBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Nightingale |first=Ed |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-reserves-the-right-to-brick-your-console-following-unauthorised-use-in-bid-to-prevent-piracy |access-date=May 9, 2025 |website=Eurogamer}}</ref> and Game File<ref name="GameFileEffectiveDate" /> were among many outlets covering these details. Other publications like IGN,<ref name="IGNBrickingMay2025" /> GameSpot,<ref name="GameSpotBrickingQuote" /> TechRadar,<ref name="TechRadarBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Publisher |first=Future |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Nintendo now says it can disable your Switch or potentially even your new Switch 2 if you don't follow its user agreement |url=https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-now-says-it-can-disable-your-switch-or-potentially-even-your-new-switch-2-if-you-dont-follow-its-user-agreement |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=TechRadar}}</ref> GamesIndustry.biz,<ref name="GamesIndustryBrickingQuote" /> and Android Authority<ref name="McNealAA2025" /> also provided analysis and reported on user concerns. Many analysts linked these stricter terms to Nintendo's preparations for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, aiming to bolster anti-piracy measures and control over its platform.
+There has been significant consumer backlash over the changes to these terms, often leading many to expect that Nintendo is attempting to reserve their right to 'brick' consoles owned by consumers as a measure of policy enforcement.<ref name="RunNGameYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Run N Game Entertainment |date=May 13, 2025 |title=Is Nintendo breaking the law? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hOiD-lvaok |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="FashoKangYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Fasho |first=Kang |date=May 11, 2025 |title=The Switch 2 will RUIN Gaming [Full Controversy Explained] (Angry Rant) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P8Pv97mt8U |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="NintenDeenYouTube">{{Cite web |last=NintenDeen |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Console Bans |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1H6cKTNxKM |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name="PsybeamYouTube">{{Cite web |last=Psybeam |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo Can Now Permanently Disable Your Switch If You're Found Modding |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG7LoNJcpw8 |access-date=May 14, 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref>
+Concerns were widely reported by major gaming publications. Eurogamer<ref name="EurogamerBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Nightingale |first=Ed |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-reserves-the-right-to-brick-your-console-following-unauthorised-use-in-bid-to-prevent-piracy |access-date=May 9, 2025 |website=Eurogamer}}</ref> and Game File<ref name="GameFileEffectiveDate" /> were among many outlets covering these details. Other publications like IGN,<ref name="IGNBrickingMay2025" /> GameSpot,<ref name="GameSpotBrickingQuote" /> TechRadar,<ref name="TechRadarBricking2025">{{Cite web |last=Publisher |first=Future |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Nintendo now says it can disable your Switch or potentially even your new Switch 2 if you don't follow its user agreement |url=https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-now-says-it-can-disable-your-switch-or-potentially-even-your-new-switch-2-if-you-dont-follow-its-user-agreement |access-date=May 15, 2025 |website=TechRadar}}</ref> GamesIndustry.biz,<ref name="GamesIndustryBrickingQuote" /> and Android Authority<ref name="McNealAA2025" /> also provided analysis and reported on user concerns.
+Many analysts linked these stricter terms to Nintendo's preparations for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, aiming to bolster anti-piracy measures and control over its platform.
 ==References==