affter the newwest nintendo direct i am kind of considering getting a switch 2 but am unsure if i really should. frankely i really don't want to buy a computer that can only play nintendo games becuase Nintendo refuses to release there games on other platforms as they know thats the only reason people buy there consoles. so i want to know if haacking is comming along at a decent pace mainly because after hacking gets done generally emulators also come along and even tho it's not legal i would very much be ok with pirating games and buyying physical copies so i can play them on my existing hardware. and yes i realise that even affter a successful hack it will take atleast a year for a semifuncitnal emulator to come out.

the latest nintendo direct is getting me to want one metriod raveous, a splatoons game, xenoblade genies etc.

With the current deals on a Switch 2, and the upcoming price hike in September, I'm very tempted to buy a Switch 2. However, I have been waiting for a "must have" exclusive game that really takes advantage of the Switch 2 hardware. The ones most people mention (mario kart and donkey kong, Air Riders) I think are just okay. It feels like you barely need the switch 2 hardware for them, and could have run on switch 1 if they wanted to do it.

The reason I'm posting here is because the typical line of reasoning is until Nintendo comes out with more switch 2 exclusives there is a whole backlog of switch 1 games to play and you can play all your existing switch 1 games with better framerates. I totally understand that argument. However I have a couple modchipped OLEDs and Lites on which I can already play the full switch 1 catalog. Even games that released a Switch 2 version like TOTK I have already played through and the better graphics to me don't matter enough to now go purchase the game when I can already play it today on the OLED.

I love what the switch 2 hardware can do, which is showcased with games like cyberpunk or Outlaws. But I already own (or can get) the third party games on Steam Deck which is within striking distance of the graphics quality of the Switch 2. So do I now re-buy games I already have for $50 - $80 a pop just to play them on the Switch 2 instead of the Deck? Probably not.

Anyone else having the same thoughts? I want the switch 2 just because it's an awesome piece of tech, and priced very well in the current environment. I just can't think of what games I would actually go pay $50 - $80 to play when I can play them today at no cost on my modded OLED or on my deck. Once the current deals end and the price goes up, I don't want to have regrets.

Has anyone in my shoes with a modded switch 1 gotten a switch 2 and went and purchased a bunch of switch 1 games for it?

Bought a cheap Switch 2, so cheap that if I would sell the dock and joycons, I would already be in profit. I was wondering, what should I do with it, just sell the parts and keep the tablet and wait for a jailbreak, or can I still make some use of the Switch 2 in this state? What would you do?

Hi everyone, looks like my switch that came from the U.S was a returned unit and since i am not living in the U.S I cannot return it now, would appreciate if there is actually anything i can do to unban it but as i have read, it is basically impossible. i heard about special cards that can play switch 1 games on my banned switch 2. my other question is, i bought a physical mario kart 8 deluxe (switch 1 version) but when i try to play it, it wants to update itself, so i cannot even play this one game even tho i have it physical :(

Would love any advice that could make this situation a little bit better <3

Thanks in advance and please feel free to dm me incase we cant talk about this here !

Pretty much what the title says, I’m planning to buy a switch 2 around June or July mainly for the purpose of hacking it when a jailbreak releases, my main questions are is there any found or even potential exploit at the moment? Does playing switch 1 games specifically just using a mig cartridge (for the time being atleast) work well? And is there anything in specific I could look out for when buying one? (certain models that could be more susceptible to hacking etc), thx

Hello, I don't know where to ask this, since switch pirates doesn't allow talking about switch 2. Anyway, I'am new Nintendo player, I could never justify Switch 1 while having PC so up until now I never had it, I'am also a student so tight budget.

Since Switch 1 is now older console a lot of people sell them online for cheaper and I managed to get unpatched switch 1 for realy low price (80euros) . I modded it and I'am enjoying it, and now I managed to find switch 2 used for a 300 euros normally it costs 500 and climbing in my country (not in America). Also found Pokopia for 40euros and new is 70-80 euros. Switch 2 works amazing and I also love it...but I am wondering does it maks sense having both?

I love modding consoles but prefer softmod, and since joining this sub I saw thats probably not an option, I also love physical media but yea game key cards...so I'am debating starting to collect all switch games and continuing with switch 2 exclusives..but it feels dumb since I have modded switch 1, is anyone same?

Hi everyone,

I'm completely new to the Nintendo Switch, so sorry if this is a basic question.

I want to keep my Switch offline until a jailbreak is discovered, but I still want to play games from my physical cartridges.

The issue I'm running into is that whenever I insert some game cartridges, the Switch asks for an additional download from Nintendo's servers before letting me play. Since that requires an internet connection, I'm not sure what my options are.

Is there any way to keep the Switch completely offline and still play cartridge games that request additional downloads?

Also, if I connect the Switch to the internet and disable automatic updates, will it still download or force a firmware update at some point? My main goal is to avoid updating the system firmware if possible while still being able to play my cartridge games.

As a new Switch owner, I'd appreciate any advice or tips. Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone has actually tested this. I know everyone assumes they don't work but have we seen what actually happens with a real test? I'm looking for solid proof.

I think I’ll stop waiting and update my Switch 2. It’s been on version 20.1.1 since the day it was released and has an activated SD card slot. At this point, I no longer believe a software-based jailbreak is possible, and I reckon that if a jailbreak ever does appear, it’ll only be achievable via a mod chip. What do you think? Am I missing something? Am I about to make a mistake? Should I carry on waiting and stay on 20.1.1?

I saw listings a listing of someone selling legends za for $12. I was intrigued and looked at their profile and asked them if they could give me the switch 2 version and said yes. I was skeptical of the listing so i moved on. Later, i find out a friend of mine bought from one of these sellers and got an account with Metroid Prime 4 and mg2 for extremely cheap. Im confused on how these people can sell accounts with switch 2 games without the console being able to mod it. Does anyone know how they do it?

I just wanted to know how a theoretical modchip would actually let you hack the switch 2, what would the chip actually do to open it up theoretically.

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Btw, not naming names, but "there's not going to be a modchip/hack" is not an answer. This isn't asking whether the switch 2 will get hacked or not, this is more about what a modchip does in general.

I have a Switch 2 laying around that I bought on launch that I am saving until the Switch 2 is hackable.

Should I leave it in its box or boot it up once and get through the set up process?

I have a banned switch 2, running firmware 20.5.0

I just use it with a mig switch card as not much else I can do with it ATM.

Most games I put on ask for an update, it still lets me play. Apart from Mario odyssey that won't even load unless I download an update, I own a legit copy of odyssey so maybe the console has stored its latest version somewhere or something. I dunno

Anyway, if I do a factory reset will it still keep saying there is an update? Its just annoying thats all.

I have a few store bought games on I don't really want to lose access to if it doesn't fix it, thats why I am asking first.

Nintendo should ban online but allow store access as I would still buy games even with my mig switch lol

Hi everyone, I just remembered the Gigaleak a few years ago, where also source code for the Nintendo Switch boot ROM was leaked, but also many other things, like the SDK for developing Wii games, and so on. But I would be more interested to know - in case we would maybe get another big Nintendo leak someday, if new leaks could be even benefiting the jailbreaking scene at all for the NS2 or not (as long as the leaks even contain stuff about the NS2 at all of course)?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but that went suddenly over my head and I couldn't find much about such a scenario.

I still remember back when the switch 2 first launched, there was some sort of exploit that got discovered (not sure about its details), and how everyone (including me lmao) got excited about all sorts of jailbreak opportunities because of it. But now that we're still in this drought, I gotta ask: What even was the exploit about?

Basically title, every time i've gotten into modding, the devices already have well established homebrew scenes. This is my first console without one so let's just say if tomorrow a jailbreak was developed and released, how long would it take for basic homebrew features like "installing" games and themes? Sorry if this gets asked a lot, i'm still new :)

Anyone know?

Do yall think that when they crack the switch 2 it would be like the switch 1 hacks where if you had a v1 switch you could hack the console no matter the firmware? (0 clue if this would have already been found if it was possible just a question that entered my mind)

Do you guys think ATMOSPHÉRE will come back? With switch 2 and hekate V7

Hey guys,

Anyone got a hold of this game? What firmware does it require, or what version comes in cart?

Kinda interested in picking this up, but also want to keep the console offline...

SWITCH 2 19.1.0 Zelda Ocarina Remake.

Can I play Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake when will be released in november wothout updating the console?

Just wondering. Obviously if such AI model is available for public, Nintendo will patch them already. But I wonder if anybody with enough hacking knowledge will be able to use the AI to get hints for exploitation. Are such AIs capable of hardware hacking?

EDIT: Oops. I had Fable and Mythos in mind but didn’t mentioned it.

EDIT2: Thank you all for the answers.

Does a new switch 2 need to be updated before I can use it?
And do you think is it worth to get an unopened switch 2 at this point, if I hope that it can be modded in the future? (I know, stupid question, since no one has a crystal ball to look into the future, but still asking)