If I bought a patched switch what options do I have to get atmosphere on it

Only if it is firmware 4.1.0 or below you have access to Deja Vu exploit.

 

SX core modchip if you can find.
Aslong as its patched and not mariko your fine.

 

you can run Atmosphere on SX Core mod chip if its v1 patched model only v2 Mariko - Lite cant run Atmosphere

 

Just get an unpatched unit and avoid the headache altogether.

 

Unpatched unit you don't have to worry about the firmware, fusee-gelee exploit work on all firmware.

 

not too bad. that's all you really need if you already own the dock. well, joycons aren't those like $70? unpatched that sounds good, to me anyway.

 

This is the best option, indeed.
Thank you, LyuboA.

 

Sx core mod chip

 

Is that $200 or £200 ?

I got lucky and bought a barely used unpatched Switch with joycons, dock, all the cables and two cases for £200 on Facebook Marketplace about 3 weeks ago. The Gods were certainly smiling on me that day.

 

You can wait for this.

 

Was that the 8.x entry or something newer?

 

Its most likely just using the TX modchip.

 

So just get an unpatched unit.