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Nintendo Issues Four DMCA Notices, Wiping 217 Switch Repos from GitHub
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“Nintendo of America Inc. v. Tropic Haze LLC”
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Our take
The expansion of Nintendo's legal reach from emulator software to hardware firmware, specifically targeting the Picofly modchip, signals a broader enforcement strategy. By removing 217 repositories in a single week, Nintendo demonstrates an efficient legal mechanism that impacts not just code but the underlying hardware modification ecosystem.
Background
Nintendo has a history of aggressive legal action against piracy tools, including the 2024 settlement with Tropic Haze LLC, the creators of the Yuzu emulator, which resulted in a $2.4 million damages payment. The company has previously pursued legal action against modchip developers, such as the 2022 imprisonment of Gary Bowser from Team Xecuter for 40 months related to SX Core and SX Lite modchips.
The Picofly modchip is described as a compatible alternative to the SX Core and SX Lite, requiring soldering onto older Switch units to bypass security checks. The firmware for these chips allows them to run unauthorized programs by circumventing the console's technological protection measures (TPMs), a practice Nintendo has consistently targeted through legal channels.
The timeline
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Nintendo submits four DMCA notices to GitHub
Nintendo issued four DMCA takedown notices to GitHub, targeting repositories related to the Yuzu emulator and Picofly modchip firmware. According to kotaku.com, these notices appeared on the site on November 9, 2026.[1]
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217 Nintendo Switch repositories removed from GitHub
The four DMCA notices reportedly resulted in the removal of roughly 217 Nintendo Switch-related repositories and forks from GitHub.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The two timeline events are reported only by kotaku.com, with no primary source confirmation or on-record statements from the involved parties. Both the DMCA submissions and the repository removals rest solely on that outlet's reporting. Gonintendo has stated it will monitor for further steps, including possible legal proceedings.
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What happens next
Gonintendo states it will keep track of the situation to see if any further steps are taken, including legal proceedings.
Frequently asked
How many repositories did Nintendo remove from GitHub?
Nintendo's DMCA notices wiped roughly 217 Nintendo Switch-related repositories from GitHub. According to kotaku.com, this includes 71 repositories from the Citron Neo fork alone.
What did Nintendo target in the latest DMCA notices?
The notices targeted Yuzu emulator forks and Picofly modchip firmware. According to gonintendo.com, the firmware allows modchips to circumvent Nintendo's technological protection measures to run illegal copies of games.
Is the Picofly takedown a new type of action for Nintendo?
Yes, the takedown of Picofly firmware appears to be a first for Nintendo. According to kotaku.com, while previous actions targeted emulators, this notice specifically targets the firmware for a Nintendo Switch modchip.
Why did Nintendo issue these DMCA notices?
Nintendo justified the notices by citing the 'Nintendo of America Inc. v. Tropic Haze LLC' case and claiming the repos contain technological protection measures. According to kotaku.com, Nintendo stated the firmware permits the console to interact only with legitimate video game files.
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Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 2 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Nintendo Issues Four DMCA Notices, Wiping 217 Switch Repos from GitHub.”
GenZHype, 13 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/nintendo-issues-four-dmca-notices-wiping-217-switch-repos-from-github/.