Hello guys, this is my first post here! I just got a MIG Switch card out of curiosity and I was tinkering with it. For those who don't know, it's used by placing XCI dumps as well as other game specific bin files in the sd card of the MIG Switch, and are obtained from the original cartridge by using an app like nxdumptool. Two of these bin files are mandatory to get the game to boot: Initial Data.bin and Certificate.bin. They stay the same for every cartridge of a specific game. Now, if you want to use an XCI dump from a shady website it's impossible to get it to work without those files. By using the Certificate.bin from another game it has no problem, but this does not count for the Initial Data.bin. So I looked for a way to obtain this Initial Data from an XCI file and read a bit of the XCI file documentation from switchbrew dot org. Here's what I understood so far: The Switch checks if the cartridge is valid by doing a challenge–response authentication on the Initial Data. The Package ID is contained both on the XCI and the Initial Data, on positions 0x110 and 0x0 respectively. The Initial Data hash is on the XCI at position 0x160. It is calculated by doing a SHA-256 hash on the full Initial Data content. So I was wondering, is there a way to to construct a functional Initial Data file starting from an XCI dump? I also tried a reverse approach by editing the Package ID in the Initial Data from another game, generating the Initial Data hash and putting it in the XCI file but is not enough to get the Switch believe it's a real game. Sorry if this may seem stupid but let me know what you think.

Hacking is there a project running about syncing joycon with pc?

Thread starter Noctosphere
Start date Jul 10, 2017
Views 1,476
Replies 6

Noctosphere

Nova's Guardian

Member

Level 27

Jul 10, 2017

the title says all

migles

All my gbatemp friends are now mods, except for me

Member

Level 15

Jul 10, 2017

google:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/connecting-joycons-to-pc-tutorial-with-analog-support.471017/

Reactions: Pokem

Pokem

Well-Known Member

Member

Level 8

Jul 10, 2017

I thought you could already sync it via Bluetooth

GerbilSoft

Well-Known Member

Member

Level 14

Jul 10, 2017

Pokem said:
I thought you could already sync it via Bluetooth

You can, but the joystick acts like a D-pad without special handling, among other things.

Reactions: Pokem

migles

All my gbatemp friends are now mods, except for me

Member

Level 15

Jul 10, 2017

GerbilSoft said:
You can, but the joystick acts like a D-pad without special handling, among other things.

Alright, gonna try my hand at guide writing. As of yesterday it came to my attention a man named mfosse made a driver for Windows that allows you to connect Joycons to your computer and use them with FULL ANALOG SUPPORT.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/connecting-joycons-to-pc-tutorial-with-analog-support.471017/
or was you refering to that?

Noctosphere

Nova's Guardian

Member

Level 27

Jul 10, 2017

huhu, nice i didnt know it was already possible, thanks guys

GerbilSoft

Well-Known Member

Member

Level 14

Jul 10, 2017

migles said:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/connecting-joycons-to-pc-tutorial-with-analog-support.471017/
or was you refering to that?

That would be an example of the special handling.

Reactions: migles

Similar threads

Gaming How do I keep my clock synced in emuMMC?

Replies: 1

Views: 373

Nintendo Switch Feb 9, 2024

impeeza

Turn on Switch from PC?

Replies: 3

Views: 509

Nintendo Switch Feb 23, 2024

urherenow

Switcch oled right joycon problem.

Replies: 2

Views: 591

Nintendo Switch Jan 24, 2024

superxoi

Desperate help about Joycons not working wirelessly

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Nintendo Switch Oct 23, 2023

viper3344

right joycon gets out of sync

Replies: 0

Views: 586

Nintendo Switch Jul 22, 2023

warrios96

Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link

Site & Scene News

1. 58K views
  
  Nintendo Switch firmware 18.0.0 has been released
  
  It's the first Nintendo Switch firmware update of 2024. Made available as of today is system software version 18.0.0, marking a new milestone. According to the patch...
  
  Mar 26, 2024 by Chary 223
2. 28K views
  
  GitLab has taken down the Suyu Nintendo Switch emulator
  
  Emulator takedowns continue. Not long after its first release, Suyu emulator has been removed from GitLab via a DMCA takedown. Suyu was a Nintendo Switch emulator...
  
  Mar 21, 2024 by Chary 146
3. 20K views
  
  Atmosphere CFW for Switch updated to pre-release version 1.7.0, adds support for firmware 18.0.0
  
  After a couple days of Nintendo releasing their 18.0.0 firmware update, @SciresM releases a brand new update to his Atmosphere NX custom firmware for the Nintendo...
  
  Mar 30, 2024 by ShadowOne333 94
4. 18K views
  
  Wii U and 3DS online services shutting down today, but Pretendo is here to save the day
  
  Today, April 8th, 2024, at 4PM PT, marks the day in which Nintendo permanently ends support for both the 3DS and the Wii U online services, which include co-op play...
  
  Apr 8, 2024 by ShadowOne333 176
5. 16K views
  
  Denuvo unveils new technology "TraceMark" aimed to watermark and easily trace leaked games
  
  Denuvo by Irdeto has unveiled at GDC (Game Developers Conference) this past March 18th their brand new anti-piracy technology named "TraceMark", specifically tailored...
  
  Mar 19, 2024 by ShadowOne333 101
6. 15K views
  
  GBAtemp Exclusive Introducing tempBOT AI - your new virtual GBAtemp companion and aide (April Fools)
  
  Hello, GBAtemp members! After a prolonged absence, I am delighted to announce my return and upgraded form to you today... Introducing tempBOT AI 🤖 As the embodiment...
  
  Apr 1, 2024 by tempBOT 169
7. 12K views
  
  Pokemon fangame hosting website "Relic Castle" taken down by The Pokemon Company
  
  Yet another casualty goes down in the never-ending battle of copyright enforcement, and this time, it hit a big website which was the host for many fangames based and...
  
  Mar 26, 2024 by ShadowOne333 65
8. 11K views
  
  MisterFPGA has been updated to include an official release for its Nintendo 64 core
  
  The highly popular and accurate FPGA hardware, MisterFGPA, has received today a brand new update with a long-awaited feature, or rather, a new core for hardcore...
  
  Apr 4, 2024 by ShadowOne333 51
9. 11K views
  
  Apple is being sued for antitrust violations by the Department of Justice of the US
  
  The 2nd biggest technology company in the world, Apple, is being sued by none other than the Department of Justice of the United States, filed for antitrust...
  
  Mar 21, 2024 by ShadowOne333 80
10. 10K views
  
  The first retro emulator hits Apple's App Store, but you should probably avoid it
  
  With Apple having recently updated their guidelines for the App Store, iOS users have been left to speculate on specific wording and whether retro emulators as we...
  
  Sunday at 1:35 AM by Scarlet 96
1. 223 replies
  
  Nintendo Switch firmware 18.0.0 has been released
  
  It's the first Nintendo Switch firmware update of 2024. Made available as of today is system software version 18.0.0, marking a new milestone. According to the patch...
  
  Mar 26, 2024 by Chary
2. 176 replies
  
  Wii U and 3DS online services shutting down today, but Pretendo is here to save the day
  
  Today, April 8th, 2024, at 4PM PT, marks the day in which Nintendo permanently ends support for both the 3DS and the Wii U online services, which include co-op play...
  
  Apr 8, 2024 by ShadowOne333
3. 169 replies
  
  GBAtemp Exclusive Introducing tempBOT AI - your new virtual GBAtemp companion and aide (April Fools)
  
  Hello, GBAtemp members! After a prolonged absence, I am delighted to announce my return and upgraded form to you today... Introducing tempBOT AI 🤖 As the embodiment...
  
  Apr 1, 2024 by tempBOT
4. 146 replies
  
  GitLab has taken down the Suyu Nintendo Switch emulator
  
  Emulator takedowns continue. Not long after its first release, Suyu emulator has been removed from GitLab via a DMCA takedown. Suyu was a Nintendo Switch emulator...
  
  Mar 21, 2024 by Chary
5. 101 replies
  
  Denuvo unveils new technology "TraceMark" aimed to watermark and easily trace leaked games
  
  Denuvo by Irdeto has unveiled at GDC (Game Developers Conference) this past March 18th their brand new anti-piracy technology named "TraceMark", specifically tailored...
  
  Mar 19, 2024 by ShadowOne333
6. 96 replies
  
  The first retro emulator hits Apple's App Store, but you should probably avoid it
  
  With Apple having recently updated their guidelines for the App Store, iOS users have been left to speculate on specific wording and whether retro emulators as we...
  
  Sunday at 1:35 AM by Scarlet
7. 94 replies
  
  Atmosphere CFW for Switch updated to pre-release version 1.7.0, adds support for firmware 18.0.0
  
  After a couple days of Nintendo releasing their 18.0.0 firmware update, @SciresM releases a brand new update to his Atmosphere NX custom firmware for the Nintendo...
  
  Mar 30, 2024 by ShadowOne333
8. 80 replies
  
  Apple is being sued for antitrust violations by the Department of Justice of the US
  
  The 2nd biggest technology company in the world, Apple, is being sued by none other than the Department of Justice of the United States, filed for antitrust...
  
  Mar 21, 2024 by ShadowOne333
9. 68 replies
  
  Delta emulator now available on the App Store for iOS
  
  The time has finally come, and after many, many years (if not decades) of Apple users having to side load emulator apps into their iOS devices through unofficial...
  
  Wednesday at 9:04 PM by ShadowOne333
10. 65 replies
  
  Pokemon fangame hosting website "Relic Castle" taken down by The Pokemon Company
  
  Yet another casualty goes down in the never-ending battle of copyright enforcement, and this time, it hit a big website which was the host for many fangames based and...
  
  Mar 26, 2024 by ShadowOne333

Go to forum More news

Recent Content

@ Veho: Musk sues Hyundai in 3... 2... 1... 12 minutes ago

Chat 2

Hacking is there a project running about syncing joycon with pc?

Nova's Guardian

All my gbatemp friends are now mods, except for me

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

All my gbatemp friends are now mods, except for me

Nova's Guardian

Well-Known Member

Similar threads

Popular threads in this forum