Nintendo has taken another firm stand against piracy, securing a decisive $2 million court victory over Ryan Daly, the distributor behind the “MiG Switch” devices and the now-closed Modded Hardware website. Updated court filings from September 5, 2025, confirm not only the damages but also a permanent injunction that prevents Daly from selling, marketing, or even accessing hacked devices designed to bypass Nintendo’s security.
This ruling isn’t just about protecting Nintendo’s bottom line—it’s about safeguarding the creators and players who make the Switch community thrive. Devices like the MiG Switch and MiG Dumper made it possible to pirate games on a huge scale, which directly undermines developers and erodes the trust of paying customers. The court acknowledged this, noting that piracy harms Nintendo’s reputation, weakens its consumer base, and enables illegal copying that’s nearly impossible to track.
As part of the judgment, Daly must surrender all website domains tied to Nintendo content, while the Modded Hardware site has been shut down for good. Nintendo’s stance is clear: piracy hurts everyone, from small indie teams to big studios, and stopping it helps ensure more games can be made.
This isn’t an isolated case either. Nintendo has been consistent in defending its platforms, from helping the FBI seize the ROM site nsw2u to shutting down the Ryujinx project. The company has even put protections in place on Switch hardware to discourage piracy, a move that, while strict, is aimed at keeping the ecosystem fair for legitimate players.
With the Switch 2 on the horizon, Nintendo is doubling down on protecting its games and its fans. In this case, it’s hard not to see them as the good cop—standing up for developers and making sure players get the real deal.
