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Brazil Challenges Nintendo's Power to Disable Switch 2s & Block Lawsuits


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Today, we're diving into a landmark legal battle brewing in Brazil, where the country's Consumer Protection and Defense Program (Procon-SP) is directly challenging Nintendo's powerful policies.

At the heart of the dispute is Nintendo's End User License Agreement (EULA) for the new Switch 2 console, which Procon-SP has declared "abusive" under Brazilian law.

This EULA reportedly grants Nintendo the ability to "brick" or permanently disable consoles for violations, such as using unauthorized accessories or pirated software, and even prohibits consumers from filing lawsuits against the company.

We'll explore why this case is so significant, impacting everything from your ownership rights to the used console market, where unsuspecting buyers have already acquired inoperable devices.

Stay tuned as we unpack this global consumer rights flashpoint.

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