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'''Later on, this section will probably be turned into a standalone page.''' | '''Later on, this section will probably be turned into a standalone page.''' | ||
* [https://www.retroarch.com/ RetroArch] - an all-in-one frontend for emulators | * [https://www.retroarch.com/ RetroArch] - an all-in-one frontend for emulators | ||
** Alternatively, you may use [https://www.lakka.tv/get/ Lakka], a lightweight Linux installation that includes RetroArch | |||
'''Standalone emulators''' ''not a complete list, just a quick overview'': | '''Standalone emulators''' ''not a complete list, just a quick overview'': | ||
* [https://mgba.io/ mGBA] - Game Boy Advance | * [https://mgba.io/ mGBA] - Game Boy Advance | ||
* [https://www.snes9x.com/ Snes9x] - SNES | * [https://www.snes9x.com/ Snes9x] - SNES | ||
* [https:// | * [https://github.com/RSDuck/melonDS/releases melonDS] - DS | ||
* [https:// | * [https://github.com/Cpasjuste/pemu/releases pNES] - NES | ||
* If you have installed Android or Linux on your Switch, then you can also use [https://dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin] for Wii / GCN games. Be aware that performance may not be the best, it varies from game to game. | * If you have installed Android or Linux on your Switch, then you can also use [https://dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin] for Wii / GCN games. Be aware that performance may not be the best, it varies from game to game. | ||
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* [[switchguide:extras/installing_linux|Switchroot Linux]] - install Linux on your Switch | * [[switchguide:extras/installing_linux|Switchroot Linux]] - install Linux on your Switch | ||
* [[switchguide:homebrew/sys-clk|sys-clk]] - safe overclocking tool. Only use the official version of sys-clk, any modification that remove the limits are dangerous and should be avoided. | * [[switchguide:homebrew/sys-clk|sys-clk]] - safe overclocking tool. Only use the official version of sys-clk, any modification that remove the limits are dangerous and should be avoided. | ||
* [[switchguide:homebrew/sys-clk.html|sysDVR]] - a tool that allows you to stream your games to your PC via network or USB | |||
* [[switchguide:homebrew/tesla-menu|Tesla-Menu]] - a overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS | * [[switchguide:homebrew/tesla-menu|Tesla-Menu]] - a overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS | ||
* [[switchguide:homebrew/ftpd|FTPD]] - a way to transfer files from and to your SD card wirelessly via FTP | * [[switchguide:homebrew/ftpd|FTPD]] - a way to transfer files from and to your SD card wirelessly via FTP | ||
* [[switchguide:homebrew/mission-control.html|Missioncontrol]] - module that allows you to use unsupported ''wireless'' controllers on your Switch via Bluetooth | |||
* [[switchguide:homebrew/sys-con.html|sys-con]] - module that allows you to use unsupported ''wired'' controllers on your Switch via USB | |||
* [[switchguide:extras/transfer_sd|Transferring SD cards]] | * [[switchguide:extras/transfer_sd|Transferring SD cards]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:35, 21 April 2025
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Finally got homebrew / custom firmware on your Switch? Here's a list of common things you can do with it.
Most, if not all of the homebrew listed should be on hbappstore (Homebrew App Store)
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- JKSV - save manager, actively maintained
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
- EdiZon - cheats. Don't use online, you will be ruining the experience of other players and they will get you banned.
Extras
- TegraExplorer - a payload-based file explorer
- Switchroot Android - install Android on your Switch
- Switchroot Linux - install Linux on your Switch
- sys-clk - safe overclocking tool. Only use the official version of sys-clk, any modification that remove the limits are dangerous and should be avoided.
- sysDVR - a tool that allows you to stream your games to your PC via network or USB
- Tesla-Menu - a overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS
- FTPD - a way to transfer files from and to your SD card wirelessly via FTP
- Missioncontrol - module that allows you to use unsupported wireless controllers on your Switch via Bluetooth
- sys-con - module that allows you to use unsupported wired controllers on your Switch via USB
- Transferring SD cards