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What are the pros and cons of modifying a Nintendo Switch? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by WheatleyInc@lemmy.world to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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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.

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[–] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] netchami@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

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. This guide can help you: https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/extras/blocking_nintendo/

[–] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Agreed, it's just best not to assume everyone knows how to do that or that they ought to

[–] netchami@sh.itjust.works 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you know how to hack your switch, you should also know how to not get banned

[–] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I disagree. It's best not to assume that, especially when it's someone who is actively asking for advice.

[–] netchami@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You're right, I edited my original comment to include advice on how to do this