Important Read BAN RISK

[Aniazi]

This is important if you intend to hack the switch read these because if you get banned we arent at fault:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SwitchHacks/comments/759myu/the_eshop_and_cdn_explained_switch_edition/

https://www.reddit.com/r/SwitchHacks/comments/8rxg26/psa_strong_antipiracy_measures_implemented_by/ (this goes into some depth in how bans work for the Switch)

Bottom line:
- Tickets on the Switch can now use unique data for each ticket (unlike the 3DS, where all tickets for a game were effectively the same), making it possible for Nintendo to determine wether a ticket is allowed for that system or not.
- Switch CDN demands usage of your own switch certs (unlike 3DS these are unique per console).
- This effectively means any behavior done on your switch that stands out as strange will be visible to Nintendo.
- Nintendo bans any cert that abuses the CDN in some unusual way.
- Switch bans are similar to the super bans that were handed out for playing SUMO early, banned devices cant do anything except for installing system updates.
- Don't expect a tool like freeShop to pop up for the Switch, and if it does, by the gods don't install it, it would be a free, no refunds, you must go ticket to banland.

Finally, I'll also give you this post about the 3DS CDN: https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/4b4fvh/the_eshop_and_cdn_an_attempt_at_an_explanation/ , which hopefully should explain some questions about how it works on the 3ds in comparison.

 

[Vader_Chan]

- Switch bans are similar to the super bans that were handed out for playing SUMO early, banned devices cant do anything except for installing system updates.

As an update to this, current bans have been escalated. Once you are banned, they will ban your CDN profile as well, so no updates for you either without obtaining them externally or through a cart. Nintendo isn't playing around this generation.
The safest measure currently is to have a clean nand backup on hand to restore your device, delete any connection information you may have, and enable airplane mode. Ideally you should wait for Atmosphere + emunand, but even then, if you hack, stay offline. These bans are a bit more severe than "Oh well, I didn't care about online multiplayer anyhow". They essentially are a step before a device brick.