VOTING THREAD FOR
Switch Applications
Patron voting thread for the Homebrew Bounty 2018 Month 2: Switch Applications
Please vote for your top 5 picks out of the below entries - rate them from 1 (Best) to 5 (Last place)
I have included a brief description and links to the original submission post.
NX-Shell
by @Joel16
A file explorer, manipulator (copy/move/delete/create folders, etc.) and file viewer and player (text, audio, image, ebook reader, etc.).
Updated homebrew, see changelog in thread.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebrew-bounty-2018-month-2-switch-applications.524899/#post-8407713RCMReboot
by @hippy dave
Allows Atmosphere 8.1.0+ users without autoRCM to reboot the console into RCM.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-2#post-8409021SwitchGuide Updater
by @Ev1l0rd
A PyNX script to updates some files used by SDFile/Kosmos all-in-one custom firmware booter package.
Updated homebrew, see changelog in thread.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-2#post-8409985Lockpick
by @shchmue
A Switch key derivation program, fully rewritten from the Keysplez idea, used to locate and extract all the keys used by the console. It dumps all keys (up to current FW6.2) to prod.keys file in less than 1 second. It can also extract installed game's TitleKeys.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-2#post-8418992In-Home-Switching
by @jakibaki
Lets you stream your Windows 8+ computer screen to your Switch, and send back controller's input seen as Xbox controller by the computer. It allows you to play PC games in 720p@60hz on your Switch.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-2#post-8428100Idn_mitm
by @spacemeowx2
Sysmodule for Atmosphère and ReiNX that converts local play (ad-hoc) to WAN (wifi over internet), allowing you to play with other online players even if banned, or even if the game only supports local play. Use switch-lan-play for matchmaking and connect with other players.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-4#post-8433875pPlay
by @cpasjuste
The first released video player capable of streaming multiple video and audio formats thanks to FFMpeg, from SD or http, and up to 1080p. It also has embedded ass subtitle support.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-4#post-8437717NXThemes Installer
by @exelix11
the next step in Switch theming, following the previous Auto-theme format submitted on the first homebrew bounty session. It allows installation of theme packages located on SD card. NXTheme is easier to share and a more user friendly format than Auto-theme.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-4#post-8443364Blawar's Tinfoil (previously DZ)
by @blawar
A homebrew Game, update and DLC installer. It has a graphical interface populated from many locations (SD, USB, HTTP, FTP, even google drive with another developer's tool, etc.).
Updated homebrew, see changelog in thread.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-4#post-8448412Goldleaf
by @XorTroll
Addubz's tinfoil spiritual successor, is a graphical title installer and manager with added features (theme installer, SD and partition browser, ticket explorer, etc). Can currently install nsp titles from SD and USB.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-6#post-8451474Vapor Spec
by @minkcv
Virtual Game Platform is a custom 16 bit game engine interpreter running specifically created and compiled games ROMs based on its own custom language. Like an emulator loading ROMs, but not based of an existing hardware device. The game engine works on PC, Linux and Switch. Some games are already included.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-7#post-8452229VGEdit
by @vgmoose
Text editor that lets you edit any ASCII files directly on your switch. it can Open, edit, and save files on SD. Touch screen controls for quickly viewing documents. Select multiple characters with L/R. Basic copy and paste support.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...witch-applications.524899/page-7#post-8453577Homebrew SD Setup
by @noahc3
The Switch homebrew version of http://sdsetup.com website. You can choose from different homebrew or CFW individually or select multiple contents to be packed into a single zip file, downloaded and extracted directly to your SD card in proper folder structures.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebre...h-applications.524899/page-7#post-84535789985For more info and further reading, check out our wiki:
https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/Switch_Homebrew_Bounty#Category_2_-_Switch_application
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