Scene developer Zecoxao might be known for their contributions to the PlayStation hacking world, but this time around, they've got something major for the Nintendo scene. The longtime scener teased the existence of what they claim to be a $3 modchip for the Nintendo Switch, and which is said to work with Mariko and OLED systems, though not patched Erista consoles. A teaser video was also uploaded, where the modchip itself was revealed to be a Raspberry Pi--specifically, a RP2040 Zero unit, soldered into the Switch board, demonstrating Hekate launching on an OLED unit.

Given the tease of "coming soon", we can expect to see more details about the exploit eventually.

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[Adran_Marit]

Or just don't go online to begin with.

Soooo a self imposed ban? Yeah I'll pass. I accepted my main console would be banned because I did some sus stuff on it. Read (went online with devmenu and a custom pfp) but I was expecting it.

But that's why I have a second console to go go online

 

[SylverReZ]

I did some sus stuff on it. Read (went online with devmenu and a custom pfp) but I was expecting it.

Hearing about that story was hilarious.

 

[G33ksquad]

I understand modding consoles in places where games are banned or difficult to obtain, but if you live by a Walmart I just don’t get it. Now if you’re into homebrew that’s cool too, but if you just want free games… there are methods that don’t involve piracy.

 

[linuxares]

I understand modding consoles in places where games are banned or difficult to obtain, but if you live by a Walmart I just don’t get it. Now if you’re into homebrew that’s cool too, but if you just want free games… there are methods that don’t involve piracy.

Go outside? Iuh

 

[Deleted member 194275]

Was that King 3DS? I believe that was a Gateway clone?

Crown 3DS claimed to be the first 3DS flashcard, there was videos and pictures of the thing working, and there was a homepage tracking the progress until the release date. When this website and videos surfaced the DS scene was still 100% flashcard based and the 3DS was brand new and yet unhacked, so people freaked out. The chatter about this flashcard lasted for months.

In the end the thing never came to be.

Earlier today I got Crown 3DS vibes here, but the thing seems to be credible after all. But as the devs seems uncomfortable to keep going, in a practical sense, it is another Crown 3DS situation.

 

[Adran_Marit]

Crown 3DS claimed to be the first 3DS flashcard, there was videos and pictures of the thing working, and there was a homepage tracking the progress until the release date. When this website and videos surfaced the DS scene was still 100% flashcard based and the 3DS was brand new and yet unhacked, so people freaked out. The chatter about this flashcard lasted for months.

In the end the thing never came to be.

Earlier today I got Crown 3DS vibes here, but the thing seems to be credible after all. But as the devs seems uncomfortable to keep going, in a practical sense, it is another Crown 3DS situation.

Namely because of suddenly publicity around it. I don't blame the dev for not wanting to release now

 

[KeoniAzugon]

From a repair Standpoint, being able to remarry the nand or recover the board looks really promising. There is a surprising amount of Switch Hardware that enter for a repair and water damage, besides screen repairs and charging port repairs, tend to be the more saddening ones.

With a non-patched switch, that is used for Homebrew and other stuff like installing android, save modding, a Lite for online play, and just recently bought the OLED Pokemon ver. for collection since it's the first one I can actually buy New.

 

[sombrerosonic]

Hearing about that story was hilarious.

Luigi order the wrong ballons and now mario is disgusted

 

[Kioku]

I understand modding consoles in places where games are banned or difficult to obtain, but if you live by a Walmart I just don’t get it. Now if you’re into homebrew that’s cool too, but if you just want free games… there are methods that don’t involve piracy.

....huh?

 

[CompSciOrBust]

You mean RP2040 IC (w/o PCB) and not devboard?
So it will be custom PCB for RP240 IC then. With additional kryptochip (tm) and other bells and whistles.

You're gonna look real silly when they release a UF2 file that you can flash to a chip bought from anywhere.

 

[sley]

This is really cool and may be a reason to upgrade to an OLED Switch for modding.
But there has to be some catch to it, like it draining the battery or something. Hopefully we"ll see soon.

 

[r1vver]

You're gonna look real silly when they release a UF2 file that you can flash to a chip bought from anywhere.

In fact, I was planning just to stand up and applaud in such a case. But who cares about that.

 

[SylverReZ]

Crown 3DS claimed to be the first 3DS flashcard, there was videos and pictures of the thing working, and there was a homepage tracking the progress until the release date. When this website and videos surfaced the DS scene was still 100% flashcard based and the 3DS was brand new and yet unhacked, so people freaked out. The chatter about this flashcard lasted for months.

In the end the thing never came to be.

Earlier today I got Crown 3DS vibes here, but the thing seems to be credible after all. But as the devs seems uncomfortable to keep going, in a practical sense, it is another Crown 3DS situation.

Here's an archived page to the website from 2012 before it went down into obscurity: https://web.archive.org/web/20120423045820/http://www.crown3ds.com/

 

[Viri]

Here's an archived page to the website from 2012 before it went down into obscurity: https://web.archive.org/web/20120423045820/http://www.crown3ds.com/

One day the loading bar will go to 100% and they'll show this forum that they were for real!

 

[SylverReZ]

One day the loading bar will go to 100% and they'll show this forum that they were for real!

I guess it never did on that day.

 

[G33ksquad]

....huh?

I’m just lost on those who mod consoles in places where games are easily available, is it cheat menus, the thrill, I am happy though there will be another option for those who want to mod their switch.

 

[CompSciOrBust]

I’m just lost on those who mod consoles in places where games are easily available, is it cheat menus, the thrill, I am happy though there will be another option for those who want to mod their switch.

I mod mine for customisation + writing software for unique systems (Custom OS, Input scheme, etc) like the Switch is fun

 

[G33ksquad]

I mod mine for customisation + writing software for unique systems (Custom OS, Input scheme, etc) like the Switch is fun

Cool, this is interesting, I’m always intrigued to see beyond piracy, all the cool stuff that can be accomplished with modded consoles. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[AngryCinnabon]

Shame on some of you for putting so much pressure on Zecoxao...that isn't right and now you may be stuck with expensive hwfly chips for the rest of the switch's lifespan.

 

[SylverReZ]

Shame on some of you for putting so much pressure on Zecoxao...that isn't right and now you may be stuck with expensive hwfly chips for the rest of the switch's lifespan.

I doubt it.