First Conviction in Japan for Switch Modding

A 58-year-old man from Ibaraki has been convicted for modifying and reselling Nintendo Switch consoles to run pirated games. He received a two-year prison sentence, suspended for three years, plus a fine of around $3,500. This case sets a key precedent in Japan, emphasizing the fight against copyright infringement in gaming.

Published on: 4/14/2025

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