They could do that, but would they want to? and further alienate their fan base. But if they can patch it out, they can easily it back in. I don't think they would dare though, after all this backlash
Xbox One, PS4 and Switch (+ Many Retro Consoles)
'When the people are being beaten with a stick, they are not much happier if it is called the people's stick'- Mikhail Bakunin
Prediction: Switch will sell better than Wii U Lifetime Sales by Jan 1st 2018