Hacking Have you been banned? If so, post here. Wanna see if we can find the source of the problem.

[Ericthegreat]

Yeah so would mean I would have to use a backup loader to get my Eshop games. And pirate going forward but I wouldn’t really feel any moral dilemma in that situation as Nintendo restricted my access to the Eshop. So for me at least if I get banned then so be it while not ideal I can live without online features. I’m on 4.1 atm and still enjoy my switch. And with gba and gbc emulators I enjoy it even more.

I agree, amazing emulation > online

 

[Nemean]

I agree, amazing emulation > online

Exactly now that won’t be the same for everyone as I have already seen replies on what I would miss if I was banned and for them people they are important features. There is no one size fits all but for me nothing that I would lose outweighs the gains. That could all change though if somebody thinks of anything else we may lose.

 

[GilgameshArcher]

TOS break = ban, this always was as simple as fuqui

 

[ChronoX_]

But he used in in Aug 2017 why would they hold off for 9 months then ban him?

There's more things in life that ruin your fun after 9 months...

 

[Deletedmember448668]

I never used CDN. And now I'm really not about to. I'm also concerned about error messages, like if you try to load a homebrew program, and it crashes your Switch.

Sent from my SM-T280 using Tapatalk

If you use cdn period, youre low life scum, thank you for not being that

 

[MathijsCox]

So if you are banned can you still use your digital games that you have installed on your switch?
As far as I know banned only means: No online, friends, no access to eshop, no posting on the news page.

 

[Nemean]

So if you are banned can you still use your digital games that you have installed on your switch?
As far as I know banned only means: No online, friends, no access to eshop, no posting on the news page.

I would think you would still be able to play games you have downloaded but probably not be able to update them. I am offline on my switch and still have access to my old Eshop games just can’t update and if I ever delete I will lose them. If I’m right it’s not legally wrong to install cfw so Nintendo banning you for it and then stopping you from using games you have paid for could be an issue.

 

[Ericthegreat]

I would think you would still be able to play games you have downloaded but probably not be able to update them. I am offline on my switch and still have access to my old Eshop games just can’t update and if I ever delete I will lose them. If I’m right it’s not legally wrong to install cfw so Nintendo banning you for it and then stopping you from using games you have paid for could be an issue.

This is why you use "legal backups".

 

[MathijsCox]

I would think you would still be able to play games you have downloaded but probably not be able to update them. I am offline on my switch and still have access to my old Eshop games just can’t update and if I ever delete I will lose them. If I’m right it’s not legally wrong to install cfw so Nintendo banning you for it and then stopping you from using games you have paid for could be an issue.

Shiny said you can update them. You just cant download new games from the eshop. Lucky I still have mine legal backup, but if I get banned I think I still wont use it. That's because if I can update my games and play my digital games im fine with getting banned. Only play singleplayer games so online wasnt mine problem if I got banned.

 

[Nemean]

Yeah that’s pretty much how I feel. If I get banned I don’t think I will be too bothered most annoying thing will be when Pokemon comes out.

 

[AlphaSapphire]

ive accessed hombrew once does that mean im at risk? Im at 5.0.2

 

[Deletedmember448668]

He xheate

ive accessed hombrew once does that mean im at risk? Im at 5.0.2

Yep, you're getting banned tommorrow

 

[AlphaSapphire]

He xheate

Yep, you're getting banned tommorrow

seriously?

 

[Deletedmember448668]

seriously?

You've been naughty of course

 

[AlphaSapphire]

You've been naughty of course

can u actually tell me

 

[lukhart]

ive accessed hombrew once does that mean im at risk? Im at 5.0.2

Everyone who mod their consoles and go online is at "some risk". You could be banned today, tomorrow or never.

 

[Deletedmember448668]

can u actually tell me

I dont work for Nintendo, unfortunately I can't tell you anything but I can say that most of the people being banned are using the CDN tools to download games illegally, as long as you arent doing that or modifying games and playing online, you should be fine, also you shouldnt be using CFW without airplane mode. I wouldnt worry about it, it's one confirmed ban and dude was downloading games and then playing them online like a fucking retard. You'll be fine! Stop being paranoid

 

[Deleted-355425]

Like the guy above said, if you have done anything with the switch that isnt normal use there can be risk that you are on a list and when a ban wave comes its possible you will get banned. Not to be the bearer of bad news but thats how Nintendo works.

 

[AlphaSapphire]

I dont work for Nintendo, unfortunately I can't tell you anything but I can say that most of the people being banned are using the CDN tools to download games illegally, as long as you arent doing that or modifying games and playing online, you should be fine, also you shouldnt be using CFW without airplane mode. I wouldnt worry about it, it's one confirmed ban and dude was downloading games and then playing them online like a fucking retard. You'll be fine! Stop being paranoid

thanks im just really worried I used hbl last week to backup all my saves

 

[Deletedmember448668]

thanks im just really worried I used hbl last week to backup all my saves

Thats literally all ive done with mine as well, i'm not worried about it. I think Nintendo wont ban for using homebrew as long as you arent doing things that infringe on their online services or stuff like stealing their games. Just be careful, there is always a possibility of being banned, homebrew isnt illegal but doing illegal things with it can get you banned. Stay in airplane mode, dont download switch games illegally and i think you should be fine.

 

[MattKimura]

People are focusing on CDN being the only cause of ban possibilties, but there can be numerous other ways that they can detect unauthorized system usage. It's like being in the middle of a forest and knowing that a ninja can attack you from any side. I honestly think being 100% safe is not really a possibility, Nintendo has much better security now. And they really love the Switch's success, they aren't gonna be dumb like before with the 3DS and Wiiu.

Personally I'm gonna get a switch and hack, even if it gets banned. In fact I may even intentionally buy a banned switch tablet and do whatever I want with it. I get to spend less money that way on a switch for hacks. At this point its a decision between hacks, or staying legit + online play. You can't expect to enjoy both. I'm choosing to go with hacks because the benefit is far greater than online play to me.