Nsw2u Seized by FBI

Nsw2u Seized by FBI

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15 July 2025 09:52

FBI has seized Nsw2u, a popular website known for distributing illegal Nintendo Switch ROMs. The site, frequented by emulator users and owners of modified Switch consoles, now displays an official notice declaring it was taken offline by U.S. federal authorities.

The takedown was carried out “in accordance with a seizure warrant issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 2323,” authorized by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The statement on the site confirms the move was “part of a law enforcement operation and action by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”

The operation was not limited to U.S. authorities. Dutch enforcement agency FIOD — the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service — also played a significant role. The Netherlands-based financial crimes unit coordinated with the FBI to shut down Nsw2u, highlighting the international scale of the enforcement.

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The seizure follows a string of aggressive legal actions by Nintendo aimed at curbing piracy and emulator use. Earlier this year, the company took legal steps against emulator developers such as Yuzu and Tropic Haze, effectively dismantling key tools in the piracy community.

Nintendo’s efforts to secure its intellectual property have extended beyond legal challenges. In June, reports surfaced that the company had begun banning users of the upcoming Switch 2 console from accessing online services if they were found using the MIG Switch — a flash cartridge capable of running pirated software.

Further cementing its stance, Nintendo introduced sweeping updates to its Account Agreement and Privacy Policy in May. The new terms, which went into effect on May 7, expanded on existing rules to further discourage emulation and unauthorized game use. One clause that previously prohibited players from copying, sublicensing, or reverse engineering Nintendo services has now been significantly broadened.

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Nsw2u Seized by FBI

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15 July 2025 09:52

Tags: Nsw2u

FBI has seized Nsw2u, a popular website known for distributing illegal Nintendo Switch ROMs. The site, frequented by emulator users and owners of modified Switch consoles, now displays an official notice declaring it was taken offline by U.S. federal authorities.

The takedown was carried out “in accordance with a seizure warrant issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 2323,” authorized by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The statement on the site confirms the move was “part of a law enforcement operation and action by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”

The operation was not limited to U.S. authorities. Dutch enforcement agency FIOD — the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service — also played a significant role. The Netherlands-based financial crimes unit coordinated with the FBI to shut down Nsw2u, highlighting the international scale of the enforcement.

More:Zowie Partners with PGL

The seizure follows a string of aggressive legal actions by Nintendo aimed at curbing piracy and emulator use. Earlier this year, the company took legal steps against emulator developers such as Yuzu and Tropic Haze, effectively dismantling key tools in the piracy community.

Nintendo’s efforts to secure its intellectual property have extended beyond legal challenges. In June, reports surfaced that the company had begun banning users of the upcoming Switch 2 console from accessing online services if they were found using the MIG Switch — a flash cartridge capable of running pirated software.

Further cementing its stance, Nintendo introduced sweeping updates to its Account Agreement and Privacy Policy in May. The new terms, which went into effect on May 7, expanded on existing rules to further discourage emulation and unauthorized game use. One clause that previously prohibited players from copying, sublicensing, or reverse engineering Nintendo services has now been significantly broadened.

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