Maybe thing have improved but I remember looking into this and the emulation felt very limited.
PS1 and N64 seemed to struggle to run at full speed without overclocking. And the consensus seemed to be that overclocking should be fine in docked mode but might negatively affect the battery in handheld mode. So if I'm going to be playing on the TV anyway I might as well just use my laptop to emulate.
Why doesn't Nintendo do most of this shit? (Outside of 3-rd party controllers).Just got back into Switch after such a long time. I had the old SX OS installed, so had lots of catching up to do and installed the latest firmware with Atmosphere.
Here are the things I think are great on a hacked Switch
Use different controller's
You can use other controller's like Dualsense, WiiMote and etc
Boost Mode
For those games that have frame rate drops you can bump up the performance. There is a nice overlay you display with a button combination to boost clocks.
Cheats
Just like the old action replay days, you can do cheats, and again with a nice overlay where you can input, enable and disable cheats. I personally use cheats for certain grindy games.
Save Sharing
You can import community saves. Very useful if you want all the contend without the need to unclock such as all characters for Smash.
Emulation
Emulation is nothing new, you can emulate on so many devices. But what makes this special on Switch is the screen is the perfect size and portable. You can emulate on a desktop PC or a Pi but you are restricted to the TV or desk. On s phone, nowadays phone screen aspect ratio is so wide, playing retro 4:3 games look tiny. The Switch is the perfect size and it's hybrid. You can play portable on your own, on its stand with on the go multiplayer games and on the TV. I have Retroarch setup not only do I have SNES and GBA games but a ton of multiplayer arcade games where I play with other people by passing them Joycon.
Remote Play
This is the big one for me, I have only done remote play with the PS5 as I don't own a Xbox or a Gaming PC. And I don't have any lag. I'm playing fast action fighters and not missing any combos and not reacting late to attacks. Now my Switch can not only play Switch games, a backlog of retro emulated games, but it can now play full next gen games portably anywhere around the house. I've decided to even order a Binbok controller that has larger sticks and a grip just for remote play.
I still haven't tried other things such as mods but I'm sure I've left out tons of features for a hacked Switch in this OP. But
Why doesn't Nintendo do most of this shit? (Outside of 3-rd party controllers).
Seems like a bigger selling point if it can do all this stuff.
Can any switch be modded?
No, it’s about the non vaporware and readily available SteamDeckSo this thread is about a gimped steam deck?
So this thread is about a gimped steam deck?
I was actually going to make a thread about this. I'm going to do this to mine so I can cheat and mess around with some stuff.
I was told to use this guide, as it's the best and most up to date. I was going to do EmuMMC, not SysNAND.
Switch Hacking Is Easy
🦝 Guide Link 1 Getting Started View 2 CFW Guides View 3 Update CFW & FW View 4 Homebrew & Misc. Guides View 5 Switch Terminology View 6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Viewrentry.org
For those who've hacked yours, is it easy to get the latest updates to the games?
Got some other questions for you K KAL2006 about using cheats as well.
I didnt know Steamdeck can plah Switch gamesSo this thread is about a gimped steam deck?
My Switch has not been touched in 2 years. Where can I go to get started with this? Most interested in remote play.Just got back into Switch after such a long time. I had the old SX OS installed, so had lots of catching up to do and installed the latest firmware with Atmosphere.
Here are the things I think are great on a hacked Switch
Use different controller's
You can use other controller's like Dualsense, WiiMote and etc
Boost Mode
For those games that have frame rate drops you can bump up the performance. There is a nice overlay you display with a button combination to boost clocks.
Cheats
Just like the old action replay days, you can do cheats, and again with a nice overlay where you can input, enable and disable cheats. I personally use cheats for certain grindy games.
Save Sharing
You can import community saves. Very useful if you want all the contend without the need to unclock such as all characters for Smash.
Emulation
Emulation is nothing new, you can emulate on so many devices. But what makes this special on Switch is the screen is the perfect size and portable. You can emulate on a desktop PC or a Pi but you are restricted to the TV or desk. On s phone, nowadays phone screen aspect ratio is so wide, playing retro 4:3 games look tiny. The Switch is the perfect size and it's hybrid. You can play portable on your own, on its stand with on the go multiplayer games and on the TV. I have Retroarch setup not only do I have SNES and GBA games but a ton of multiplayer arcade games where I play with other people by passing them Joycon.
Remote Play
This is the big one for me, I have only done remote play with the PS5 as I don't own a Xbox or a Gaming PC. And I don't have any lag. I'm playing fast action fighters and not missing any combos and not reacting late to attacks. Now my Switch can not only play Switch games, a backlog of retro emulated games, but it can now play full next gen games portably anywhere around the house. I've decided to even order a Binbok controller that has larger sticks and a grip just for remote play.
I still haven't tried other things such as mods but I'm sure I've left out tons of features for a hacked Switch in this OP. But
Go to the SwitchHackingIsEasy site listed above and do the check to see if you have an older exploitable Switch.My Switch has not been touched in 2 years. Where can I go to get started with this? Most interested in remote play.
the steam deck does all of this though and better for 100$ more. You can't be serious on the better at indies since the "hopefully" majority of the indie titles will be playable on proton. And remoteplay can be done with something like parcel. It'll be interesting to see a side by side comparison of the two devices going head to head on features.If you only interested in only remote play, Indies and Nintendo games this is better value than a Steam Deck
My Switch basically is the ultimate gaming device
- All Switch games with cheat compatibility
- Retroarch (NES, SNES, GBA, Arcade)
- Remote play with PS5
- Use 3rd party Joycons like Hori Split Pro, or even use PS5 controller for tabletop and TV mode.
- Instant multiplayer with 2 Joycons for retro games in tabletop mode and TV mode
the steam deck does all of this though and better for 100$ more. You can't be serious on the better at indies since the "hopefully" majority of the indie titles will be playable on proton. And remoteplay can be done with something like parcel. It'll be interesting to see a side by side comparison of the two devices going head to head on features.
Detachable controllers is so underrated
I don’t know when it happened but my preferred gaming position is in bed all tucked in, arms wherever they damn well want to be, with switch across from me laying on my side
Can only do it with joy cons
Ah, a switch modding thread that hasn't gotten shut down yet
Was an early adopter, if anyone has any questions let me know
inb4 I won't answer questions on pirating because you can Google that and it literally is some of the first results
I don't own a PS5, my experience was using SkyNX and popping open the PSRemote play app and that was decentBest way for streaming PS5/PC games on the Switch? I searched a bit some times ago, but saw that there were multiple options.
I don't own a PS5
LineageOS or Chiaki
You'd have to open ports and do some port forwarding if you wanted to be out in public and hit your PC/PS4-5 though
I edited my postIs one of them a "non-other-os" solution?
Thanks! I will have a look at themI edited my post
Sorry, half studying, half in a dungeon lol
SkyNX then
I'm currently using Moonlight and it works pretty well with streaming PC games to thw Switch. You'll need an Nvidia card tho.Best way for streaming PS5/PC games on the Switch? I searched a bit some times ago, but saw that there were multiple options.
I get the point that if you already have a hacked switch then sure. But this is dead that the steam deck is only viable for on the go use is insane lmaoSo the Steam deck can play Switch games fullspeed no glitches? And I wouldn't say people seek out a hacked Switch, my post was more for people who already have a Switch. Again the Switch had detachable Joycons you can buy decent Hori ones, which the Deck lacks, if you have problems with buttons getting stuck you have to open the whole device up. I'd say if you already have a Switch that's hackable it's not worth buying a Deck unless you actually play high demanding games games outside your house. And alot of popular indie games are on Switch and as many indie games don't really have high processing Switch runs them decently. Hell a Razor Kishi or phone clip with a game controller paried with a phone or tablet can do remote play and play emulators upto PS1/DS/PSP easily, and if your phone is 2 years old you can play upto Wii/PS2.
Pretty sure that device is too weak to emulate switch gamesCan you play Switch games too?
I think most of us are just looking to expand upon the limited feature set that the Switch has when it's proven (And now implemented in many ways by Nintendo) that it can do moreI get the point that if you already have a hacked switch then sure. But this is dead that the steam deck is only viable for on the go use is insane lmao
I get the point that if you already have a hacked switch then sure. But this is dead that the steam deck is only viable for on the go use is insane lmao
YesDo you use Edizon for cheats?
Do you know if the cheats work on updated versions of the game? Like if you use a game with the latest patch will the cheats work?Yes
Install cheats > Launch Game > Launch Edizon > Enable cheats
inb4 don't use cheats online
Depends on the update; from what I've seen most of the time yeahDo you know if the cheats work on updated versions of the game? Like if you use a game with the latest patch will the cheats work?
Final bought one of these
It's a game changer for remote play with PS5.
You should have got the Binbok controller grips. Much better than the Horipad add on. Same size but with better functionality (Gyro and Rumble).
Damn. I guess I got lucky than. I read similar reviews but decided to double down. I must have gotten a decent quality unit. Haven't had any of those issues yet, and the rumble is actually very adjustable on the unit I got.
I have been a huge fan of Hori (love their Fight Commander controllers), but their Flight Stick for the Xbox One really left a lot to be desired.
Where did you order from? And how is the D Pad have you played fighting games with it. Also have you played any FPS games. The reason I ask is loads of people may not notice the deadzone but it's their and it's easier to tell in FPS games. And with D Pad a fighting game is the best way to test it, unfortunately not many people are into fighters to test it.
I got it from Amazon. My D-Pad is alright. I play a lot of 2D side scrollers and haven't had an issue with it. In terms of deadzones, I play a lot of Jedi Outcast so far and it feels fine. I did some initial tests when I got the unit; however, I also haven't played my Switch in awhile.
I had heard that they made some revisions on the D-Pad. Not sure how accurate that is.