Homebrew WIP What your Switch is capable of

TheSpearGuy · Jun 10, 2020

Beginning

First of all, make sure you have a unpatched unit which doesn't need an modchip and can run atmosphere here: https://ismyswitchpatched.com/

Youtube tutorials are outdated as soon as they get uploaded.

Get the latest Noob-Friendly Guides here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/

Select the custom firmware and homebrew applications you want here: https://sdsetup.com/

Backup your Nand

Hekate

Create a clean nand backup of your Switch's eMMC using the latest hekate here: https://github.com/CTCaer/Hekate/releases/

Tutorials can be found here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/

Create emuNand

Hekate

You can copy/paste your Switch to the SD Card using hekate here: https://github.com/CTCaer/Hekate/releases/

Tutorials can be found here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/

Emulators

SX OS, Atmosphere

Play the golden age of gaming on your Switch using a multitude of Emulators.

pSNES by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/psnes-switch-snes9x-port.507847/

pNES by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pnes-portable-nes-emulator.533713/

PPSSPP (Beta) by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ppsspp-switch-standalone-beta.544071/

pFBA by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pfba-final-burn-alpha.497188/

RetroArch : https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms

melonDS by @Hydr8gon : https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch.518300/

VBA-next by @catlover007 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/vba-next-for-switch-works-4-1.504947/

Android OS

Hekate

Use your Switch as a Android tablet.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ni.../guide-how-to-install-android-switch-t3952300

Lakka

Hekate

Unlike Emulator Applications, this is an entire OS dedicated to Retro Gaming.

By @natinusala : https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-lakka-switch-now-with-audio-and-vulkan.538619/

Linux Ubuntu

Hekate

Use your Switch as an Linux tablet or PC

By @bylaws : https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-ubuntu-a-fully-featured-linux-on-your-switch.537301/

Noob-Friendly by @Refridger8tor : https://gbatemp.net/threads/noob-friendly-l4t-ubuntu.539817/

Custom Themes

SX OS, Atmosphere

Customize your Switch's home screen

NXThemes Installer by @exelix11 : https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases

Custom Themes : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-custom-themes-sharing-thread.522213/

Mods

SX OS,Atmosphere

You can install mods for your favourite games but don't use them online!

You can find mods here : https://gamebanana.com/

SimpleModManager by @nadrino : https://gbatemp.net/threads/simplemodmanager-a-mod-manager-for-your-switch.548658/

Cheats

Atmosphere

Fly to the moon !!

EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/

Save File Manager

SX OS, Atmosphere

Backup your Game saves

(Atmosphere only!) EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/

JKSV by @JK_ : https://gbatemp.net/threads/jksv-save-manager-for-switch.516186/

Reduce ban risk

Hekate

Don't get caught by Nini.Use all of them and you are bullet proof !

Incognito_RCM by @jimzrt : https://gbatemp.net/threads/incognito_rcm-wipe-personal-information-to-reduce-risk-of-ban.549462/

(Works with SX OS and Atmosphere) 90DNS by @AveSatanas : https://gbatemp.net/threads/90dns-dns-server-for-blocking-all-nintendo-servers.516234/

Startup Sound

SX OS, Atmosphere

Create Boot Sounds like on old Windows Computers

BootSoundNX by @KuranKu : https://gbatemp.net/threads/bootsoundnx-boot-sound-on-nintendo-switch.547488/#post-8781376

Joy Con Sound

SX OS, Atmosphere

Change Joy-Con detach and attach sound

SlideNX by @jonyluke : https://gbatemp.net/threads/slidenx-change-joycon-attach-detach-sound.521749/

Overlay Menu

Atmosphere

Quick access cheats,mods or monitoring performance

Tesla by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/tesla-the-nintendo-switch-overlay-menu.557362/

Overlays

ReverseNX-RT by @masagrator : https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-rt-reversenx-in-real-time.566868/

fastCFWswitch by @RednaxelaNnamtra : https://gbatemp.net/threads/overlay-fastcfwswitch.562451/

SimpleModManager by @nadrino : https://gbatemp.net/threads/simplemodmanager-a-mod-manager-for-your-switch.548658/

EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/

sys-tune by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-tune-background-audio-player-with-overlay.562797/

sys-ftpd-ovl by @SegFault42 : https://gbatemp.net/forums/switch-emulation-homebrew-software-projects.292/?prefix_id=30

ShareNX-Overlay by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sharenx-overlay-a-tesla-overlay-to-upload-screenshots.557963/

Activity Log

SX OS,Atmosphere

View more detailed play statistics

NX Activity Log by @tallbl0nde : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-activity-log-view-slightly-more-detailed-play-statistics.549370/

Folders

SX OS,Atmosphere

The moment you have been waiting for. Folders, Folders, FOLDERS !!11!

uLaunch by @XorTroll : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ulaunch...ndo-switch-home-menu-reimplementation.551914/

Media Players

SX OS, Atmosphere

Watch movies or listen to music (even during gameplay)

pPlay by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pplay-switch-video-player.526187/

sys-play by @XorTroll : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-play-sysmodule-background-music-player-for-nintendo-switch.511844/

(Overlay) sys-tune by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-tune-background-audio-player-with-overlay.562797/

Sys-AudioPlayer by @KuranKu :https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-audioplayer-background-audio-player-for-the-nintendo-switch.536580/

Data transfer via USB or FTP

SX OS, Atmosphere

Quick access your Switch's SD Card

Switch Media Host by @ImmaSpoon : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-media-host-host-your-switch-media-over-lan.526491/

mtp-server-nx by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/mtp-server-nx-open-source-usb-file-transfer-for-switch.547273/

nxmtp by @liuervehc : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp-access-your-sd-card-over-usb-without-rebooting.528783/

Forwarders

SX OS,Atmosphere

Access Homebrew Applications in the Home Menu

Nro2Nsp by @re.lax : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nro2nsp-retroarch-rom-nro-forwarders.519915/

Retroarch Game Icons : https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-game-icons-for-custom-nsps.529070/

Overclocking

SX OS,Atmosphere

Overclock your Switch for better performance

(Overlay) ReverseNX-RT by @masagrator : https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-rt-reversenx-in-real-time.566868/

sys-clk by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-clk-under-overclocking-sysmodule.531372/

Freebird by @JK_, :https://gbatemp.net/threads/freebird-switch-clock-speed-control-sysmodule.530641/

Update Firmware 'Offline'

SX OS, Atmosphere

Install the latest firmware offline

ChoiDujourNX by @rajkosto : https://gbatemp.net/threads/choiduj...ller-homebrew-for-the-nintendo-switch.513416/

Play Online for free

SX OS,Atmosphere

switch-lan-play by @Cubuss : https://gbatemp.net/threads/official-switch-lan-play.520912/

ldn_mitm by @Cubuss : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ldn_mitm-play-local-wireless-supported-games-online.525512/

SUPER LAN PLAY by @RetroGamer_74 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-lan-play.522836/

XLink Kai : https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/

Stream PC to SWITCH

SX OS,Atmosphere

Stream your PC Games to your Switch

SkyNX V1.0 by @DevL0rd : https://gbatemp.net/threads/skynx-v1-0-stream-your-pc-games-to-your-nintendo-switch.563403/

Moonlight-NX by @rock88 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/moonlight-nx-nvidia-game-stream-client.565903/

Stream PS4 to SWITCH

SX OS,Atmosphere

Stream your PS4 games via PS4 remote play to your Switch

Chiaki by @H0neyBadger : https://gbatemp.net/threads/chiaki-ps4-remote-play-homebrew.564553/

Stream SWITCH to PC

SX OS, Atmosphere

Stream your Switch games to PC

SysDVR by @exelix11 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sysdvr-stream-gameplay-directly-to-a-pc.550616/

Adjust Screen Color

SX OS,Atmosphere

Adjust the screen color of your Switch

Fizeau by @averne : https://gbatemp.net/threads/fizeau-adjust-color-of-your-switch-screen.556734/

External HDD support

SX OS

Already implemented in SX OS (only!)

Play SNES Carttridges on Switch

SX OS

Play your legit SNES Cartridges on your Switch (or SNES Mini)

http://classic2magic.com/

Manipulate Time-based Events in Games

SX OS, Atmosphere

SwitchTime by @MegaMagikarp : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switchtime-manipulate-time-based-events-in-games.552477/

(Overlay) QuickNTP by @nedex : https://gbatemp.net/threads/quickntp-sync-time-using-tesla.561716/

Upload Screenshots

SX OS,Atmosphere

ShareNX by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sharenx-overlay-a-tesla-overlay-to-upload-screenshots.557963/

sys-screenuploader by @bakatrouble : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-screenuploader-a-handy-screen-capture-extractor.556519/

ACNH Design Pattern Editor

SX OS,Atmosphere

Make custom clothes and patterns for New Horizons wihout the Switch Online App:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/animal-crossing-new-horizons-design-pattern-editor.561261/

Mario Maker 2 Level Injector

SX OS, Atmosphere

Play some Mario Maker courses offline without connecting to the internet :

https://gbatemp.net/threads/mm-linx-super-mario-maker-2-level-injector.542389/

Ports, Ports, PORTS !

List will be updated

TheSpearGuy · Jun 10, 2020

This is a mess right now.For updates or corrections please pm me.

Danatkin · Jun 11, 2020

TheSpearGuy said:
This is a mess right now.For updates or corrections please pm me.

there is a lot of info .... and it’s cool..... maybe in nand backup instruction for sxos ? Sounds silly but you’d be surprised ?

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Danatkin said:
there is a lot of info .... and it’s cool..... maybe in nand backup instruction for sxos ? Sounds silly but you’d be surprised ?

also emunand on sxos ?

TheCasualties · Jun 11, 2020

Wow, great collection of links! This is everything I had to dig through pages to find lol. Plus a few I missed! Thanks!

For the Linux section, I'd also add this thread. It has lots of good info too. https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-ubuntu-applcation-install-guides.537579/

Homebrew WIP What your Switch is capable of

can probably play it on Switch

can probably play it on Switch

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