Hi all,
I’m thinking about jumping to trade in my ps4 for a Nintendo switch console. However, I have no idea how softmodding works (what firmware can be modded, what firmware can’t, and what can be done with the softmod in its current stages).
I’m trying to play backups on my switch. What firmware would I need for this (I think I read here 4.1.0 or below?). Is it gonna be difficult to pick one up from GameStop with this firmware? What should I look for?
Ive been reading about something called atmosphere but don’t really know what that is. I’m trying to understand the capabilities of softmodding a switch right now. Would I be able to download games on to my console? What about team Xecuter’s dongle? It says they support all firmwares, even the latest. Are they reliable? Is their dongle really as easy as downloading the xci and putting it on your memory card? They don’t seem too expensive (what was it, $30?) but I don’t know how good or bad it is. I also heard they charge money to use their cfw, whatever that means.
Also, if I got a switch on low firmware and bought BOTW, would I be able to play it without updating my console? How about Mario odyssey. I want to buy a few games, but I also want to be on a firmware where I can softmod and play backups (“try before you buy”) whether it be using xecuter or softmods.
Any clarification for a noob would be highly appreciated. I really did read through the Gbatemp threads but didn’t understand much :/
Thank you so much.
I’m thinking about jumping to trade in my ps4 for a Nintendo switch console. However, I have no idea how softmodding works (what firmware can be modded, what firmware can’t, and what can be done with the softmod in its current stages).
I’m trying to play backups on my switch. What firmware would I need for this (I think I read here 4.1.0 or below?). Is it gonna be difficult to pick one up from GameStop with this firmware? What should I look for?
Ive been reading about something called atmosphere but don’t really know what that is. I’m trying to understand the capabilities of softmodding a switch right now. Would I be able to download games on to my console? What about team Xecuter’s dongle? It says they support all firmwares, even the latest. Are they reliable? Is their dongle really as easy as downloading the xci and putting it on your memory card? They don’t seem too expensive (what was it, $30?) but I don’t know how good or bad it is. I also heard they charge money to use their cfw, whatever that means.
Also, if I got a switch on low firmware and bought BOTW, would I be able to play it without updating my console? How about Mario odyssey. I want to buy a few games, but I also want to be on a firmware where I can softmod and play backups (“try before you buy”) whether it be using xecuter or softmods.
Any clarification for a noob would be highly appreciated. I really did read through the Gbatemp threads but didn’t understand much :/
Thank you so much.