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> Other social media users were quick to reassure Nelson of two things. Firstly, hardware bans received for using second-hand game carts that have been cloned by tools like MIG Flash are not uncommon.

I think the author and I have different definitions of "reassure".

> And, probably more importantly, Nintendo is receptive to owners who can provide corroborating evidence that they are innocent of Nintendo-flavored piracy.

Unless you, say, borrowed a game from a friend who you didn't know bought it from someone who ripped it. Right now it seems they're pretty lax about the "evidence" you bought it, but I'm sure they'll get stricter fast.



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