Nintendo Switch - Revision history

Nadaman: typo

2026-03-30T12:44:29Z

typo

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	**The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time.		**The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time.
	*OLED model ("Aula")		*OLED model ("Aula")
	**The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model) is very similar to the "Iowa" systems, but features a larger OLED display, expanded internal storage, and an improved kickstand and improved speakers.		**The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model is very similar to the "Iowa" systems, but features a larger OLED display, expanded internal storage, and an improved kickstand and improved speakers.
	**The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model cannot be hacked via software at this time.		**The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model cannot be hacked via software at this time.
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Nadaman: Icosa/Iowa are reversed from what they should be

2026-03-25T04:25:44Z

Icosa/Iowa are reversed from what they should be

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	* NX, HAC <small>(codename)</small>		* NX, HAC <small>(codename)</small>
	* ~~Icosa~~<small> (original model) </small>		* Iowa<small> (original "V1" model) </small>
	* ~~Iowa~~ <small> ("~~red box~~" model) </small>		* Icosa<small> ("V2" model) </small>
	* Hoag <small> (Switch Lite) </small>		* Hoag <small> (Switch Lite) </small>
	* Aula <small> (OLED model) </small>		* Aula <small> (OLED model) </small>
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	== Models ==		==Models==
	The current released models of the switch are:		The current released models of the switch are:

	* "~~Icosa~~" (~~original~~ HAC-001 Switch)		*"Iowa" (HAC-001 Switch "V1" )
	** "~~Icosa~~" systems used the older "Erista" SoC, which was less efficient than the "Mariko" SoC used in later Switches.		**"Iowa" systems used the older "Erista" SoC, which was less efficient than the "Mariko" SoC used in later Switches.
	** "~~Iocsa~~" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally referred to as "unpatched"		**"Iowa" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally referred to as "unpatched".
	** "~~Icosa~~" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 ~~with~~ the method ~~Caffeine)~~		**"Iowa" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time, unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0, which can use the Caffeine method.
	* "~~Iowa~~" (~~"redbox"~~ HAC-001(-01) Switch)		*"Icosa" (HAC-001(-01) Switch "V2")
	** "~~Iowa~~" systems feature a more efficient "Mariko" SOC, which allows them to run cooler and have a longer battery life		**"Icosa" systems feature a more efficient "Mariko" SOC, which allows them to run cooler and have a longer battery life.
	** "~~Iowa~~" systems cannot be hacked via software at this time.		**"Icosa" systems cannot be hacked via software at this time.
	* Switch Lite ("Hoag")		*Switch Lite ("Hoag")
	** The Switch Lite is a budget model without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.		**The Switch Lite is a budget model without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.
	** The Switch Lite features the same "Mariko" SoC used in the "Iowa" model.		**The Switch Lite features the same "Mariko" SoC used in the "Iowa" model.
	** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time		**The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time.
	* OLED model ("Aula")		*OLED model ("Aula")
	** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is ~~identical~~ to the "Iowa" systems, but features a larger OLED display, expanded internal storage, and an improved kickstand and improved speakers.		**The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model) is very similar to the "Iowa" systems, but features a larger OLED display, expanded internal storage, and an improved kickstand and improved speakers.
	** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked via software at this time.		**The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model cannot be hacked via software at this time.
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Ihaveahax: Text replacement - "\[\[Get support\|(.*?)\]\]" to "{{ml|Get support|$1}}"

2025-07-30T17:13:07Z

Text replacement - "\[\[Get support\|(.*?)\]\]" to "{{ml|Get support|$1}}"

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	Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?		Having an issue setting up homebrew, or using it? Maybe your console is doing something weird?

	First, try searching for your issue. If you cannot find the right information or don't understand it, you can [[Get support\|'''ask someone for help''']].		First, try searching for your issue. If you cannot find the right information or don't understand it, you can {{ml\|Get support\|'''ask someone for help'''}}.

	<inputbox>		<inputbox>

Nadaman: Use the true codenames from Ninty for the HAC series Switches (in addition to mentioning the Lite's codename)

2024-11-22T23:22:26Z

Use the true codenames from Ninty for the HAC series Switches (in addition to mentioning the Lite's codename)

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	\| aka = {{plainlist\|		\| aka = {{plainlist\|
	* NX, HAC <small>(codename)</small>		* NX, HAC <small>(codename)</small>
	* ~~Erista~~ <small> (original model) </small>		* Icosa<small> (original model) </small>
	* ~~Mariko~~ <small> ("red box" model) </small>		* Iowa <small> ("red box" model) </small>
			* Hoag <small> (Switch Lite) </small>
	* Aula <small> (OLED model) </small>		* Aula <small> (OLED model) </small>
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	The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid handheld/home game console released by Nintendo in 2017.		The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid handheld/home game console released by Nintendo in 2017.

	Multiple revisions of the Switch have been released - out of them, only the original "Erista" ~~models~~ made before July 2018 are currently hackable. Other patched Erista models may use the software method "Caffeine" if they run on versions 4.0.0 to 4.1.0.		Multiple revisions of the Switch have been released - out of them, only the original "Icosa" models (usually called "Erista" because of the SoC name) made before July 2018 are currently hackable. Other patched Erista models may use the software method "Caffeine" if they run on versions 4.0.0 to 4.1.0.
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	The current released models of the switch are:		The current released models of the switch are:

	* "~~Erista~~" (original ~~switch~~)		* "Icosa" (original HAC-001 Switch)
	** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally referred to as "unpatched"		** "Icosa" systems used the older "Erista" SoC, which was less efficient than the "Mariko" SoC used in later Switches.
	** "~~Erista~~" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)		** "Iocsa" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally referred to as "unpatched"
	* "~~Mariko~~" ("redbox" ~~switch~~)		** "Icosa" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)
	** "~~Mariko~~" systems feature a ~~new~~ SOC, which allows them to run cooler, and have a longer battery life		* "Iowa" ("redbox" HAC-001(-01) Switch)
	** "~~Mariko~~" systems cannot be hacked via software at this time		** "Iowa" systems feature a more efficient "Mariko" SOC, which allows them to run cooler and have a longer battery life
	* Switch Lite		** "Iowa" systems cannot be hacked via software at this time.
	** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.		* Switch Lite ("Hoag")
			** The Switch Lite is a budget model without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.
			** The Switch Lite features the same "Mariko" SoC used in the "Iowa" model.
	** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time		** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time
	* OLED model ("Aula")		* OLED model ("Aula")
	** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is identical to the "~~Mariko~~" systems, but features a larger, OLED display, expanded internal storage, an improved kickstand and improved speakers		** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is identical to the "Iowa" systems, but features a larger OLED display, expanded internal storage, and an improved kickstand and improved speakers.
	** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked via software at this time		** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked via software at this time.
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Galactica: fixed a spelling mistake

2024-09-10T11:23:03Z

fixed a spelling mistake

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	* "Erista" (original switch)		* "Erista" (original switch)
	** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally ~~refered~~ to as "unpatched"		** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally referred to as "unpatched"
	** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)		** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)
	* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)		* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)

Dardel: via software, modchips do exist

2024-05-08T06:40:32Z

via software, modchips do exist

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	* "Erista" (original switch)		* "Erista" (original switch)
	** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally refered to as "unpatched"		** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally refered to as "unpatched"
	** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)		** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked via software at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)
	* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)		* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)
	** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler, and have a longer battery life		** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler, and have a longer battery life
	** "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked at this time		** "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked via software at this time
	* Switch Lite		* Switch Lite
	** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.		** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.
	** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked at this time		** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time
	* OLED model ("Aula")		* OLED model ("Aula")
	** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is identical to the "Mariko" systems, but features a larger, OLED display, expanded internal storage, an improved kickstand and improved speakers		** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) is identical to the "Mariko" systems, but features a larger, OLED display, expanded internal storage, an improved kickstand and improved speakers
	** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked at this time		** The Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) cannot be hacked via software at this time
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Ihaveahax: use image with transparent background

2023-03-11T09:48:03Z

use image with transparent background

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	{{Infobox console		{{Infobox console
	\| title = Nintendo Switch		\| title = Nintendo Switch
	\| image = Nintendo-Switch-wJoyCons-BlRd-Standing-FL.~~jpg~~		\| image = Nintendo-Switch-wJoyCons-BlRd-Standing-FL.png
	\| imagesize = 300px		\| imagesize = 300px
	\| caption = A Nintendo Switch shown in portable mode, with joy-cons attached to the sides		\| caption = A Nintendo Switch shown in portable mode, with joy-cons attached to the sides

Randompea: fix grammar (probably messed up)

2022-11-22T00:16:17Z

fix grammar (probably messed up)

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	== Models ==		== Models ==
	The ~~currently~~ released models of the switch are:		The current released models of the switch are:

	* "Erista" (original switch)		* "Erista" (original switch)
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	** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)		** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)
	* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)		* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)
	** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler and ~~with~~ a longer battery life		** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler, and have a longer battery life
	** "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked at this time		** "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked at this time
	* Switch Lite		* Switch Lite
	** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons and several ~~other systems~~		** The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed.
	** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked at this time		** The Switch Lite cannot be hacked at this time
	* OLED model ("Aula")		* OLED model ("Aula")

Suazil: damn do these people hate caffeine

2022-11-15T01:34:23Z

damn do these people hate caffeine

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	* "Erista" (original switch)		* "Erista" (original switch)
	** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally refered to as "unpatched"		** "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the [[Switch:Fusee Gelee\|Fusee Gelee]] exploit, and are generally refered to as "unpatched"
	** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time		** "Erista" systems manufactured after June 2018 cannot be hacked at this time (unless they run on versions 4.0.0-4.1.0 with the method Caffeine)
	* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)		* "Mariko" ("redbox" switch)
	** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler and with a longer battery life		** "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler and with a longer battery life

Suazil: added mention to caffeine for post-july 2018 original model switches, note i don't know shit about switch modding but this is what i understand

2022-11-15T01:31:19Z

added mention to caffeine for post-july 2018 original model switches, note i don't know shit about switch modding but this is what i understand

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	The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid handheld/home game console released by Nintendo in 2017.		The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid handheld/home game console released by Nintendo in 2017.

	Multiple revisions of the Switch have been released - out of them, only the original "Erista" models made before July 2018 are currently hackable.		Multiple revisions of the Switch have been released - out of them, only the original "Erista" models made before July 2018 are currently hackable. Other patched Erista models may use the software method "Caffeine" if they run on versions 4.0.0 to 4.1.0.

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