Nintendo Switch 2 Leak: Early Consoles Bricked Without Day-One Update

Nintendo Switch 2 consoles leak early, but a day-one update is required to use them. A recent video by Mail Gaming highlighted this issue, showing that several early units received by users are unusable without the update. One YouTuber in the UAE shared an unboxing video showing the console locked until the update. Another user confirmed this, stating, "I have no permission to post pics but can share that when they try to boot a Switch 1 game, a message prompts 'Please connect to the internet and update your system.'" This mandatory update underscores Nintendo's commitment to preventing leaks and ensuring a smooth launch for the upcoming console. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges involved in managing the release of highly anticipated products.