Nintendo Targets Picofly Switch Modchip Firmware in GitHub DMCA Takedown

Nintendo has targeted the Picofly Nintendo Switch modchip firmware repository in a GitHub DMCA takedown notice, affecting a network of 144 repositories. Nintendo asserts that the modchip firmware bypasses the console's technological protection measures to run unauthorized copies of games. This marks the first time Nintendo has targeted modchip firmware on GitHub, citing precedent from the criminal prosecution of Team-Xecuter members. While the primary Picofly repository was disabled, several other repositories hosting Picofly and HWFLY firmware remain online. Open article →