Hacking Discussion The classic update debate

[jt_1258]

You know I'm a person that absolutely loves hacking out their consoles to get the most out of them. I loved the 3DS scene and using freeshop to get everything I wanted. I also love being able to emulate old consoles on my handhelds and have a jukebox of classic games on it, but I believe it's gotten to the point where we have such an abundance of devices and the annoyance level of hacking now is at an all time high with Nintendo beefing up security that it's just not worth it anymore.

Quite honestly what is the absolute most you'll ever get to do with your Switch if hacked? A)Emulators, B)Pirate games, and C)Surf the net, etc.

For point A you have a PLETHORA of older devices that are cheaper and can be hacked. PSP, PSV, DS, 3DS, and the list goes on

For point B, sure it would be great to try every game, but how much money are you really saving when the average game takes forever to beat. I have such a long log to still go through. Most indie games are like $15, and for the rest just wait til they're on sale. NES games are a moot point with everything else.

For point C you have your smartphone and if you reallllllllly wanted a portable device to surf the net you can always buy a cheap tablet. Amazon sells them cheap and they'll do a better job than a Switch. You'd be able to install Kodi, Netflix, etc on a tablet. On a Switch who knows if that would break anything.

So in conclusion I say update and enjoy your console. You're not missing a ton in hindsight otherwise.

for point a it actually depends on the devices you have available. the switch is the most powerful and moddable device I can have on my tv and I can take it on the go. functionally it is a better emulation machine

 

[pworld]

)Emulators, B)Pirate games, and C)Surf the net, etc

You forgot save hacking and game modding, in particular allowing people to get Event Pokemon without participating in the Events (which might be local) and having a more challenging/whatever experience. For obvious reasons, there is no replacement for that.

 

[jt_1258]

You forgot save hacking and game modding, in particular allowing people to get Event Pokemon without participating in the Events (which might be local) and having a more challenging/whatever experience. For obvious reasons, there is no replacement for that.

smash bros mods are usually pretty nice

 

[philo]

this is why I may or may not have spent a silly amount of money on getting a few "spares"...

 

[magico29]

WHY on EARTH was it necessary to start ANOTHER thread on this topic?

they never give up, they never surrender.

 

[Raverrevolution]

for point a it actually depends on the devices you have available. the switch is the most powerful and moddable device I can have on my tv and I can take it on the go. functionally it is a better emulation machine

You forgot save hacking and game modding, in particular allowing people to get Event Pokemon without participating in the Events (which might be local) and having a more challenging/whatever experience. For obvious reasons, there is no replacement for that.

At the very worst when the time comes in the future where those mods and functions exist then it'll always be possible to go on ebay and find a spare unit. At this point in time though I feel as though Switch hacking is still somewhat in its infancy. It's there, it exists, it's functional as well, but not to the level of ease and integration as 3DS

 

[pworld]

At the very worst when the time comes in the future where those mods and functions exist then it'll always be possible to go on ebay and find a spare unit. At this point in time though I feel as though Switch hacking is still somewhat in its infancy. It's there, it exists, it's functional as well, but not to the level of ease and integration as 3DS

While homebrew will likely become much better, there is next to no chance for a better exploit. Yes, in the end 3ds had nice exploits, but for a long time it had nothing or only very limited things (limited to a certain firmware etc.). The switch security is even better, and the switch is more restricted, so we had extreme luck with the nvidia fuckup.

Also, used hackable consoles might get more expensive in the future, especially when they are not banned.

 

[jt_1258]

At the very worst when the time comes in the future where those mods and functions exist then it'll always be possible to go on ebay and find a spare unit. At this point in time though I feel as though Switch hacking is still somewhat in its infancy. It's there, it exists, it's functional as well, but not to the level of ease and integration as 3DS

sorry, I don't know about you but some of us don't have the money to cough up for a second switch just for homebrew, that's just fucking insane. I would rather game with touchscreen controls then do that