Resale Market Flooded With Locked Nintendo Switch 2s After Failed Jailbreak Attempts

Completely non-working Nintendo Switch 2s, blocked by the console’s security system, have started appearing on trading platforms. Devices that were hacked using MIG cartridges now display the error “Error Code: 2124-4508” and do not have access to Nintendo’s online services, turning into useless “bricks”.

Buyers hoping to save money on a used console are faced with an unpleasant surprise – some devices even end up in retail stores, as in the case of a buyer who bought a blocked Switch 2 at Walmart. Although he was able to return the faulty console, those who buy equipment second-hand online are deprived of this opportunity.

Nintendo is actively fighting piracy, automatically blocking consoles when unauthorized access is detected. Users fear that due to the company’s strict policy, the secondary Switch 2 market will be filled with non-working devices, creating additional risks when buying used gadgets.