5 must-have homebrew apps for a modded Switch
So you’ve managed to get your hands on a mod-able Switch and went ahead with the modding process. Now what? Which apps are worthy of your attention and why so?
Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we share our 5 must-haves for the general modded Switch owner. Read on!
1. Edizon
To manage and backup your saves, Edizon by @WerWolv is the tool for you! Its 3 main features, as per the official overview, are as follows:
Save file management
- Extraction of game saves.
- Injection of extracted game saves (Your own and your friends save files).
- Uploading of savefiles directly to https://anonfile.com.
- Batch extraction of all save files of all games on the system.
- Easy to use, scriptable and easily expandable on-console save editing.
- Lua and Python script support.
- Built-in save editor updater.
- Cheat Engine like RAM editing.
- Freezing of values in RAM via Atmosphère's cheat module.
- Interface for loading, managing and updating Atmosphère cheats.
Head to our official thread for a step-by-step guide and join the discussion!
Official GBAtemp thread
2. RetroArch
To relieve games from consoles of yesteryear, Retroarch is a must-have on the Switch. This multi-system frontend allows you to install various retro consoles from the NES to the Dreamcast as cores and play them right on the Switch. To get started, check out the video below or join our official thread.
If you prefer standalone apps for emulating retro consoles, check out our previous article where we listed our 5 favourite ones.
Official GBAtemp thread
3. Tesla
Another useful app from @WerWolv is Tesla. It’s an overlay menu for the Switch that serves as a frontend for sysmodules. It allows the user to select other overlays to be loaded. It’s also a tool for developers to create new overlays. Tesla also supports other apps such as Emuiibo and Freebird for additional functionality and clocking features.
We have an official thread with a setup guide and download links.
Official GBAtemp thread
4. ChoiDuJourNX
ChoidujourNX is another tool required for every modded Switch owner. This homebrew app from rajkosto lets you upgrade or downgrade your Nintendo Switch’s right on the console. You’ll find an FAQ as well as links to the latest version in our official thread below.
Official GBAtemp thread
5. Goldleaf
This multipurpose homebrew app from @XorTroll functions similarly to FBI for the Nintendo 3DS. It allows you to browse your console memory, SD card, manage your content and more. It can also come in handy for backups, so you’ll want to look into this app. More details can be found in our official thread linked below.
Official GBAtemp thread
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Of course, the apps you’re looking for depends on why you modded your Switch in the first place. If you didn’t find your favorite homebrew app here, let us know which ones you would include in this list!