diff --git a/pcsx2/DEV9/pcap_io.cpp b/pcsx2/DEV9/pcap_io.cpp
index 2a6d16f167..903872a7ae 100644
--- a/pcsx2/DEV9/pcap_io.cpp
+++ b/pcsx2/DEV9/pcap_io.cpp
@@ -75,8 +75,6 @@ PCAPAdapter::PCAPAdapter()
 
 		SetMACAddress(&newMAC);
 	}
-	else if (switched)
-		Console.Error("DEV9: Failed to get MAC address for adapter, proceeding with hardcoded MAC address");
 	else
 	{
 		Console.Error("DEV9: Failed to get MAC address for adapter");