Nintendo’s updated agreement has raised concerns about its digital rights management (DRM) policies. Game console owners must give Nintendo the unilateral right to revoke access to games, security updates, and even internet services. As stated in the new terms: "You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with [Nintendo's restrictions], Nintendo may render the Nintendo Account Services and/or the applicable Nintendo device permanently unusable in whole or in part...."

The broad reach of these restrictions includes actions such as tampering with hardware or software, attempting to play backup games, using "used" games, or using third-party accessories or games.

There are reports of users already facing the consequences of Nintendo's aggressive DRM practices. One user, for instance, unknowingly purchased a return Switch 2 that had been "bricked," rendering it unusable for many games despite functional hardware.

In another case, a user had their console disabled after installing updates for game cartridges bought from a digital marketplace. While the reason for the ban wasn’t clear, it’s possible that a previous owner’s copy of the game triggered an online DRM check, marking the current user’s activity as "fraudulent." The user managed to get their console reactivated after a lengthy appeal process to Nintendo, proving their legitimate purchase.