What happens if I buy a stolen Switch?

They may ask you to read your console's serial number, so they check its status. If it's stolen, you'll have to return the device. But on the bright side, you won't get into trouble for owning a stolen Switch (you could otherwise). You can get in touch with the Nintendo support here.

Can a stolen Nintendo Switch be tracked?

With a serial number, Nintendo can pinpoint your Switch's location if the person who stole the console connects it to the internet. Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch.

Can a stolen Nintendo Switch still be used?

You can log in with your account to another Switch and re-download all your digital games. You can also access your account on Nintendo's website, so you can remove any payment information from there. Probably a good idea to change your password as well.

How do I deactivate a stolen Switch?

Using a web browser, visit accounts.nintendo.com. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deregister the primary console for. Select "Shop Menu". Select "Deregister Primary Console".

Can Nintendo switches be blacklisted?

A banned Switch doesn't have access to any online gaming or the eShop. Users can't download games or update their Switch, either. Offline games still work, like those in old-school gaming consoles. Bans are often put in place after a user tries to hack or tamper with the console, or after buying pirated games.

Is There Anyway To Find A Lost Or Stolen Switch?

How do you unlock a locked Switch?

What does a banned Switch look like?

If you are permanently banned, you'll see the error code 2124-4007 or 2124-4508 along with the message: "The use of online services on this console is currently restricted by Nintendo."

How do you reset a Switch for a new owner?

Can you register a Nintendo Switch?

There is no registration needed as Nintendo Switch does not come with a warranty card. However, you are required to keep the box and all the packaging that contains the serial number of the device.

How do I remove my account from someone else's Switch?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select Delete User. If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.

What voids a Nintendo Switch warranty?

Using the Nintendo console for commercial purposes, such as renting out, voids the warranty. Warranty doesn't cover defects resulting from tampering negligence and improper modification of hardware or software.

Can you see when a Nintendo Switch was last used?

Note. Play activity can be viewed through the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app only. Data charges may apply. If multiple Nintendo Switch consoles have been linked to the app, you can toggle between them to view the play time for each console.

Can Nintendo Switch go through security?

Airport Security

All electronics larger than a smartphone need to go into a bin, not stay in your bag. This includes the Nintendo Switch and larger power banks.

Does a Switch have tracking?

There's no tracking functionality available for the Nintendo Switch. The Switch doesn't have a tracking feature, but you can still acquire third-party trackers for your device. It might be upsetting to lose something important, like a Switch and a game card.

Is the Nintendo Switch serial number on the box?

On the package

On a sticker visible in the window on the bottom of the original package.

Can I use my Nintendo account on someone else's Switch?

You can play digital games that you've purchased with your Nintendo Account on any Nintendo Switch console. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can also be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.

What does registering a Switch do?

Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Once you've purchased a digital game, you can use your Nintendo Account to access the game on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary).

Can I have 2 Nintendo Switch with the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.

Does factory resetting a switch delete everything?

Restoring factory settings means deleting all data on the Nintendo Switch console and returning it to the state in which you bought it. However, you can also restore factory settings while retaining some of the data stored on the console.

How do I reset my ex switch?

Press the Menu button until you see MAINTENANCE MENU on the panel. Press the Enter button. Press Menu until you see FACTORY DEFAULT. Press Enter.

How many switch owners are there?

As of December 2022, all Nintendo Switch models have sold over 122 million units worldwide, making it Nintendo's best-selling home console and the third-best-selling game console of all time, behind the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.

Can jailbreaking Switch get you banned?

This falls under hacking within Nintendo's terms of Service, and may result in a ban. Being banned by Nintendo means that you'll no longer be able to access the official servers and this may affect a lot of online games. Although this method may work for some versions of Switch, it's often patched out by Nintendo.

What does bricking a Switch mean?

What is “bricking”? The term means a device won't function and isn't recoverable. “It is as useful as a brick.” For the Nintendo Switch, this often appears as stuck in the boot screen or not booting at all.

Can you get in trouble for modding a Switch?

Disclaimer: Modifying your Nintendo Switch violates the Terms of Service laid out by Nintendo, and could result in an account ban, a console ban, or, in some cases, legal action. We do not actively encourage the usage of modding or custom firmware, and advise anyone who does, to do so at their own risk.