Nintendo's DMCA blitz wipes out over 100 modchip repos in one swoop

Nintendo of America sent a DMCA takedown notice to GitHub, resulting in the removal of 144 repositories hosting firmware for Nintendo Switch modchips. The notice specifically targeted a repository called Ansem-SoD/Picofly and its entire fork network, covering popular chips like SX Core, SX Lite, Picofly, and HWFLY. Nintendo argued the firmware illegally circumvents their security by bypassing the boot sequence, classifying it as trafficking in circumvention technology under copyright law.

The move effectively cuts off a major source for firmware updates and flashing tools for modchips already installed on Switch Lite and OLED models. While existing chips continue to function, this takedown makes it significantly harder for hobbyists to maintain or install new ones. Nintendo's legal action leverages the precedent of the criminal case against Team-Xecuter, reminding everyone they play for keeps when protecting their console ecosystem.