Japan's First Switch Modder Court Ruling Ends With A Fraction Of Nintendo's Full Wrath

It's fine time.

It's not unusual to see Nintendo track down anyone who messes with its products — be that through mods, emulation, or copyright issues — but the outcome of a recent Japanese court ruling feels like a comparative slapped wrist when compared to some of the wrath we've seen from The House of Mario in the past (thanks for the heads up, Automaton).

Back in January 2024, 58-year-old transportation worker Fumihiro Otobe became the first man to be arrested in Japan for selling modified Switch consoles. Otobe admitted to the charges immediately, stating, "I was curious if people would think I was great for selling modified machines", as police discovered four Switch units with soldered circuit boards during a house search.

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