Just found out the Switch I got a while back is a V1 model, meaning that it’s one of the Switches that’s able to be modified. I’m thinking of modifying it, but I’d like to know the upsides and issues first.
Pros: giving the finger to Nintendo
Cons: you’ll lose online.
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You can dump the firmware and hardware decryption keys to allow an emulator like Yuzu or Ryujinx to impersonate your Switch and let you play online from a PC. You can also dump your saves and games so you could play your exact same files on an emulator.
Besides that, there’s CFW, homebrew apps, you could install Android and dual boot, there’s game mods you can run on the Switch hardware instead of in an emulator, you can run emulators that have been ported to Switch (PS1, DS, etc)
Be aware, however, Nintendo is aggressive with banning, so mod at your own risk.
Be aware, however, Nintendo is aggressive with banning, so mod at your own risk.
Just block Nintendo servers when running modded to make sure you don’t get banned
Agreed, it’s just best not to assume everyone knows how to do that or that they ought to
If you know how to hack your switch, you should also know how to not get banned
I disagree. It’s best not to assume that, especially when it’s someone who is actively asking for advice.
You’re right, I edited my original comment to include advice on how to do this
You rock
Pros: the hardware becomes usable
Cons: none
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One of the downsides is that you’ll be playing the Nintendo Switch.
Switch emulators are so good by now, the experience is nearly always better on PC. My Switch is one of the first models too but now that I don’t play online Smash anymore, I really don’t see what use I could have of a homebrewed console.
Yep, I modded my switch, dumped the keys and my games and went “Now what?” and after playing via Yuzu on my PC I realized this was the only way I really wanted to play the few Switch games I enjoy.
Every now and then I’ll boot into the stock firmware to play Mario Kart with some friends when they want to play, and that’s it.
The only downside is that you won’t be able to play online (at least not while using the modded OS).
Upsides are a lot, from piracy, to homebrew apps, emulation, game modding or overclocking.
Granted, it would be rather dumb to be going online with anything pirated on the switch, but dual booting is a pretty fair way of going about it if you already own games/ want online options. Just takes extra memory in the SD card.
Definitely recommend it.
I had/have modded PS1, xbox 360, wii, ps2, 3ds and switch. Modded them all myself
I used/use all of them a lot but not the switch. To much hassle in my opinion. Keep it and play exclusives if you really want them. Safe some money and do the rest on a steamdeck oled. No hassle and play all the backups you want.
It’s not really a hassle. Just inserting a sd
I know I modded mine already. But the constant fear of getting a ban because you forgot to block something or boot into the wrong nand. Its a lot more relaxed when you don’t have to watch every step.
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