Circumvention Devices

Nintendo wins legal battle against Mig Switch cards in the Netherlands, says the decision will benefit "many video…

Nintendo has won a legal victory in the Netherlands against an online retailer selling 'Mig Switch Cards,' which are used to circumvent console security. A Dutch court ruled that offering these devices infringes on Nintendo's copyrights and ordered the seller to cease operations. While Nintendo emphasizes protecting legitimate game sales, the article also notes the role such devices can play in game preservation.