A Tokyo district court has finally awarded Nintendo the ban on “Majikon” and similar devices, usually used to circumvent copy protection on games for the Nintendo DS.
The ban, long sought by Nintendo and a coalition of five game makers, bans import sales of the devices, and prevents the sale of such stock as is in the region. Major online auction sites now prohibit dealing in the tools.
The court recognised Nintendo’s claim that it was being dealt great damage by the trade in the devices, and so ordered the ban. Nintendo crows victory:
“It was most proper of the court to recognise our claim, and we recognise this as an appropriate ruling. We and the other publishers will continue our efforts to ensure firm legal measures are taken against Majikon.”
The major target for the measure would be the R4 Revolution. Whether the ban is effective in the future is one thing, but the actual efforts to secure the ban ensured a great many sales for the devices as people came to know of its existence, and many stocked up in anticipation of a ban.
Via ITmedia.
I loled at the mention of the R4 Revolution. Seriously Nintendo? That one has been out of production since 2008. Of course, they could be targetting the clones and fakes… which is actually good, since they are crap.
Nintendo has too much fucking money. How about the arcades sue Nintendo for releasing their piece of s♥♥t console and killing their business.
I could say, PSP weens.
and i will continue NOT to buy anything i can’t use how I like.
a hackable toy is not a toy. just an expensive piece of feces.
they try to force their ways everywhere in the world, so it’s not a big surprise they succeed from time to time. the uk is a notable example. i sure hope the eu doesn’t give in to their greed/bribery.
A person has a right to protect their copies of the games they’ve bought. A person has the right to buy and be able to play games of other regions.