Just hours after the first wave of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles landed in players’ hands, YouTuber Plainrock124 is already making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The content creator—known for smashing tech devices—filmed himself destroying a brand-new Switch 2 in front of a Nintendo store. The stunt has gone viral… and reportedly earned him a full ban from Nintendo.
What Happened?
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The incident started with a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), where Plainrock124 shows himself unboxing the Nintendo Switch 2—only to shatter it on the pavement moments later. The console was visibly smashed, with its screen completely destroyed in the now-viral image making the rounds online.
Banned from Nintendo San Francisco.#NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 pic.twitter.com/bgEiPIGokL
— Plainrock124 (@plainrocktweets) June 5, 2025
Above: The aftermath of the viral Smash stunt.
Nintendo Responds
According to reports shared on social media, Nintendo has since responded by placing a retail and account-level ban on the YouTuber, preventing future purchases and interactions. While this hasn’t been publicly confirmed by Nintendo directly, multiple sources claim that internal store memos flagged the creator by name.
Who Is Plainrock124?
Known for his “Bored Smashing” video series, Plainrock124 has built a reputation for destroying expensive tech on camera. His fanbase loves the chaos, but this latest video may have crossed a line—especially with Nintendo hardware now in short supply ahead of launch.
Final Thoughts
It’s not the first time a console’s been sacrificed for clicks—but this one hit a nerve. Whether Nintendo’s alleged ban holds or not, the message from fans is clear: Smash culture might have just hit its limit.
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