Nintendo Switch

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

Nintendo Switch

A Nintendo Switch shown in portable mode, with joy-cons attached to the sides
Also known as	NX, HAC (codename) Erista (original model) Mariko ("red box" model) Aula (OLED model)
Systems	Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Lite Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
Latest version	19.0.1
Hacking
Recommended setup	Hekate + Atmosphère
Guide	Nintendo Homebrew Switch Guide
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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.

Getting started The current recommended setup is Hekate + Atmosphère. Instructions on setting up homebrew and custom firmware on your console can be found here: Go to NH Switch Guide

Use homebrew Looking for things to do with your newly-homebrewed console? We have a list for that! Check out the things to do

Models The current released models of the switch are: "Erista" (original switch) "Erista" systems manufactured before June 2018 are vulnerable to the 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) "Mariko" ("redbox" switch) "Mariko" systems feature a new SOC, which allows them to run cooler, and have a longer battery life "Mariko" systems cannot be hacked via software at this time Switch Lite The Switch Lite is a budget model, without TV output, detachable joycons, and with several features removed. The Switch Lite cannot be hacked via software at this time 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) cannot be hacked via software at this time

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

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