Nintendo loses legal battle over eShop pre-order cancellation policy

Nintendo’s initial success has been reversed

It’s been three years now Germany That raised the question Nintendo For that Failed to cancel pre-orders in eShop, Especially about the Nintendo Switch. A year later, the case was won in favor of Nintendo, but there are others Updates.

Is the most important message Nintendo’s victory was canceled, The Court of Appeal ruled that the company violates European law. Nintendo initially declared the allegation unbelievable because the Japanese company followed the law to the letter, and “performance” began. At check out. On the contrary, the court ruled that the “performance” game did not begin until it actually happened Playable.

So Nintendo received a letter of dismissal Stop this practice Immediately. If this does not happen, she will have to pay a fine 250,000 For violating the law or for arresting a section leader European From Nintendo.

Fortunately, Nintendo accepted the decision and went inside Withdrawals for pre-orders Let it be so eShop Than on Nintendo official site. The only drawback is that the “single click” refund method is only valid if the game’s release date. At least a week. However, it is not clear what will happen if someone wants to cancel the pre-order of the game which will start within a week.

It is important to clarify that even if the judge’s court is grounded Norway, Should be used in policy All over Europe Based on European Consumer Law.

Have you ever thought about asking? With being given By a Booking Carried out on Nintendo eShop? With the legal victory of the court you can do it from today Europe.