Nintendo Switch 2 Account Bans Persist — Popular Content Creator Warns After eBay Purchase of Old Bayonetta 3 Copy

Wow, okay, so let me just dive into this chaos real quick. You know how you sometimes buy something and think you’re getting a sweet deal, but then it turns out to be a total trainwreck? Yeah, Quinn Nelson kinda lived that nightmare when he bought this used Switch game, old Bayonetta 3 off eBay. Really thought he was just snagging a classic. But then bam, Nintendo went all “not today, buddy,” and slapped a ban on his shiny new Switch 2. Ouch, right?

I mean, can you imagine? You spend like $450 on something just to watch it get bricked ’cause someone before you maybe did something fishy? Nelson’s like, “Hey, heads up, everyone! Steer clear of second-hand Switch games unless you want your console semi-dead.” The dude’s trying to warn us, and I get it. The used market can be such a gamble.

And yeah, Nintendo’s whole screen-of-doom pops up with “The use of online services on this console is currently restricted.” Which basically translates to “Good luck playing anything online, pal!” At least he can still play the physical stuff, but no updates or online fun. Which, let’s face it, kinda sucks.

Now, here’s a juicy tidbit: Apparently, bans like this aren’t super rare. Others jumped in online to comfort Nelson, saying, “Hey, if you prove you bought that stuff without knowing there’s any sketchiness, Nintendo might just un-ban you.” Gotta love a good redemption arc, right?

But, oh man, plot twist! Seems Nelson might have played around with some MIG Flash dumping before. And people love pointing fingers, don’t they? Some folks online were like, “Dude, didn’t you mess with that stuff yourself?” Risky business, but he claims it’s all above board.

Anyway, fingers crossed for this guy. Nobody deserves to sit with a near-new console that can’t do what it’s meant to. In the meantime, keep your receipts, folks! Who knew gaming could get this dramatic? It’s like a soap opera with gadgets.