Beware: Bricked Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Flooding Back to Stores After MiG Cart Controversy!

June 24, 2025

Beware: Bricked Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Flooding Back to Stores After MiG Cart Controversy!

Nintendo has recently made waves by enforcing a ban on certain Nintendo Switch 2 consoles discovered to be operating with MiG Cartridges. This action has serious implications, as affected users will find themselves unable to tap into any of the Nintendo Switch Online features on their devices. In a baffling twist of fate, one individual who believed he scored a great deal on a returned console from Walmart returned home only to encounter the dreaded Error Code 2124-4508, indicating that his online capabilities were permanently sidelined. To the casual observer at Walmart, the console appeared to be in perfect working order, but the hidden truth was that it had been banned from connecting to Nintendo’s online services. Prospective buyers of pre-owned Nintendo Switch 2 consoles should exercise extreme caution, as you might unwittingly end up with a device that’s been barred from the online realm.

A special shoutout to SonicGalaxy27 for the news tip!