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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[Bladexdsl]

Yall know the ninjas are watching this thread right?

incoming DMCA!

 

[Wolfy]

Just got a Splatoon OLED not too long ago so this would be welcome, however it gets out once all the issues are dealt with and reviews come out. Never looking to be on the frontline since risking a shiny new Switch isn't my plan.

 

[iolo57]

Once the chip is programmed by USB, you can desolder the reg 3v3, the 2 buttons and the USB port so that the chip takes up less space.

 

[KeoniAzugon]

Once the chip is programmed by USB, you can desolder the reg 3v3, the 2 buttons and the USB port so that the chip takes up less space.

Nice, That's a nice diagram board side. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[godreborn]

about the drama, every scene has drama, but it's much more in your face with playstation scenes. I assume playstation scenes have more children or teenagers than the xbox or the switch scenes, and in this age of stuff being immediate , it results in people being impatient. the reason many devs leave is that they're not respected, at least not in a scene mostly full of spoiled brats. that's my two cents.

 

[G33ksquad]

Yea PlayStation scene is wild, it’s important to note the changes that have happened with many companies now on HackerOne, devs are like the rest of us, gotta eat.

 

[godreborn]

Yea PlayStation scene is wild, it’s important to note the changes that have happened with many companies now on HackerOne, devs are like the rest of us, gotta eat.

I agree. who's going to turn down $10-50,000 dollars if you have the skills? especially for a scene that only respects uploaders, because there you've got your free games. I never see uploads or modders give any credit to anyone, such as the apps they used in the process. I've never done that. I always give total credit to others.

 

[DJPlace]

i don't have a hacked switch. so i don't bother with it. (i miss the old wii hacking days...)

 

[SylverReZ]

i don't have a hacked switch. so i don't bother with it. (i miss the old wii hacking days...)

Too bad you don't see any new additions made for it anymore.

 

[raging_chaos]

Too bad you don't see any new additions made for it anymore.

I remember a Sonic Mania port making noise a few months back.

 

[The Catboy]

To those saying that there’s a chance for a DMCA, you are correct to assume that might happen. But even if it does, the knowledge of how this works is out there and someone else will pick it up. There’s always going to be leaks, “leaks,“ or someone else who figures this shit out. Once information is out there, it’s damn near impossible to remove it.

 

[urbanman2004]

If the mod required is somewhat similar to the Picoboot method for the GC then this will be easy peasy.

 

[Deleted member 608654]

well, I wish him the best of luck in popularizing his work in the face of potential crackdown.

 

[Adran_Marit]

Too bad you don't see any new additions made for it anymore.

Yet Mario kart 7 just got an update XD

 

[Dionicio3]

Once information is out there, it’s damn near impossible to remove it.

This is the point I was trying to make, and I only said that a C&D would be a hindrance

Yet Mario kart 7 just got an update XD

funnily enough Mario Kart 7 is not a Wii title

 

[Adran_Marit]

This is the point I was trying to make, and I only said that a C&D would be a hindrance

funnily enough Mario Kart 7 is not a Wii title

No but why is defunct stuff getting updates

 

[omega59]

looks hard to solder all those wires in there. let's hope for another solution in the near future.

 

[alepman90]

Are all RP2040 sold on ebay the same? seems there are 2 sizes

 

[smf]

Are all RP2040 sold on ebay the same? seems there are 2 sizes

rp2040 is the chip, there are various boards made that use the chip.

I know of at least three boards that use an rp2040 & I'm sure there are others...

 

[Kioku]

If the mod required is somewhat similar to the Picoboot method for the GC then this will be easy peasy.

Tighter space. Installing this may require more time and patience.