Hacking Hardware MigSwitch, i just recieve my sample.

[impeeza]

I regret not asking for a sample. I didn't realize sub 1000 subscriber users would qualify. Did they ask a lot of questions when asking for sample?

I did apply for a sample but no getting one, so no regret.

 

[BigOnYa]

you will get the exactly same files you have on the SD Card, because is that way how the device works, it EMULATE a physical cartdrige 1:1 to the original one.

I think he meant dump the actual Firmware of the Mig itself.

I bet someone will make it work with all these XCI that are slathered all over the place on the internet LOL

They claim it will work with pirated XCI's without the extra files (Certs/ID) but that is a sure way to get banned if taken online.

 

[impeeza]

Can it load homebrew .nro converted to .xci?

maybe but only if you NEVER GO ONLINE with the (x)NAND where you run that emulated cartridge.

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The RP2040 has its flash integrated like every modern microcontroller?

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Even if it would allow simple homebrew, it would get you no centimeter nearer to CFW.

No it haven't:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RP2040

No internal flash or EEPROM memory (after reset, the boot-loader loads firmware from either external flash memory or USB into internal SRAM)

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It's weird that this thing not only needs external power to work instead of getting it from the cart slot directly

That's because the device needs to power the wireless communication to the button, and the cartridge have a small amount of power amps available.

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Seems wasteful and semi-deceptive at first glance.

yes it is, is a overpriced device.

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I'm meaning an entrypoint into homebrew development, the scene is dead because it's so hard to exploit.. if xci homebrew becomes available imagine how many devs could contribute

I seriously doubt it because Lotus3 make the cartridge COMPLETELY isolated to SOC and therefore more isolated to HOS.

 

[Purple_Shyguy]

I bet someone will make it work with all these XCI that are slathered all over the place on the internet LOL

It does work with normal .xci.
They simply are marketing it as you need to supply your own dumps to avoid legal actions from Nintendo. That's all.

 

[realtimesave]

I think he meant dump the actual Firmware of the Mig itself.

They claim it will work with pirated XCI's without the extra files (Certs/ID) but that is a sure way to get banned if taken online.

I bet you money that all my consoles are banned from online already. I have one coming in the mail I'm going to put a chip in also, I don't really care about bans. Bans bans bannana ban ban

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It does work with normal .xci.
They simply are marketing it as you need to supply your own dumps to avoid legal actions from Nintendo. That's all.

nice. but don't you need the certificate files etc to run the game?

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impeeza it is overpriced only cos the sellers mark it up by 2x. people would be complaining about price if they could get it at bulk rate for $36 anyways lol $61 or whatever I paid is nothing, hardly even a full tank of gas.

 

[impeeza]

I think he meant dump the actual Firmware of the Mig itself.

Yeah, but that firmware should never will exposed via the cartridge pins. that firmware is not a game data. may be could be dumped directly from the chips but I don't think FPGA chips works that way.

 

[BigOnYa]

nice. but don't you need the certificate files etc to run the game?

Nope, not if you don't care about staying offline forever, or self banning yourself. Atleast according to a reviewer that mentioned "Sailing the seven seas is possible" but didn't want to say anymore of fear his video get taken down by big N.

 

[impeeza]

It does work with normal .xci.
They simply are marketing it as you need to supply your own dumps to avoid legal actions from Nintendo. That's all.

and to avoid be banned if you go online with a incomplete dump:

 

[realtimesave]

Nope, not if you don't care about staying offline forever, or self banning yourself. Atleast according to a reviewer that mentioned "Sailing the seven seas is possible" but didn't want to say anymore of fear his video get taken down by big N.

ah okay sweet well all my shit is getting banned anyway so oh well

 

[BigOnYa]

ah okay sweet well all my shit is getting banned anyway so oh well

Only problem I foresee though is getting game updates and DLC once you are banned. Unless the MIG is able to read SuperXCI's (Built XCI with Base, updates, and DLC)

 

[console]

Wow that's amazing about Mig Switch flashcart is working good.

But one problem is slow load in game when running. Hope new firmware version can do speed up load time more faster or need faster CPU speed inside chip of flashcart should give big boost speed to load game much faster. I not sure about that.

I think best to stick with gaming computers with Nintendo switch emulators are much faster than slow Nintendo Switch system due to outdated CPU, GPU, RAM and storage.

 

[realtimesave]

Only problem I foresee though is getting game updates and DLC once you are banned. Unless the MIG is able to read SuperXCI's (Built XCI with Base, updates, and DLC)

ya true. of course I'm stating the obvious but you'll still need a mod if the switch gets banned to apply pirated updates etc to it.

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Wow that's amazing about Mig Switch flashcart is working good.

But one problem is slow load in game when running. Hope new firmware version can do speed up load time more faster or need faster CPU speed inside chip of flashcart should give big boost speed to load game much faster. I not sure about that.

I think best to stick with gaming computers with Nintendo switch emulators are much faster than slow Nintendo Switch system due to outdated CPU, GPU, RAM and storage.

yeah that's another thing. I have an android device that is 5x as powerful as the switch as is the Steamdeck too I imagine, if I needed to I could stick with those but I don't. I like actual hardware only because I know everything will just work without waiting for an emulator update etc. But I do appreciate and like the emulators that are out don't get me wrong It's cool to tinker and see things work.

 

[worm28]

Can Nintendo patch this with a system update or a gamecard update the mig switch people haven't said anything about it they won't sell too many if you have to be on an old firmware to use it?

 

[fvig2001]

Too bad it's kind of useless for pirates because:

1. XCIs generally don't have updates or DLCs
2. Repacked XCIs will have failed signature checks

It really will be for people who want an all in 1 cart (for some reason) or someone who will go self banned and play unupdated games with no DLC

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Can Nintendo patch this with a system update or a gamecard update the mig switch people haven't said anything about it they won't sell too many if you have to be on an old firmware to use it?

Really depends on what they did to implement it. If made as good as retail carts, they can't do anything.

Carts will be like 3DS is the guess, where each is unique on some level. Dupes will likely be banned.

 

[BigOnYa]

Repacked XCIs will have failed signature checks

If you are already banned, signature check don't really matter, and can the MIG read Repacked XCI's, that is the question.

 

[impeeza]

Can Nintendo patch this with a system update or a gamecard update the mig switch people haven't said anything about it they won't sell too many if you have to be on an old firmware to use it?

May be if there is any hidden not used so far interaction between Lotus3 and cartridge a new firmware could activate it and render the MIG inoperative, but then a new MIG firmware could enable that function.

 

[fvig2001]

If you are already banned, signature check don't really matter, and can the MIG read Repacked XCI's, that is the question.

They matter on stock. That's why CFW have sigpatches.

 

[BigOnYa]

They matter on stock. That's why CFW have sigpatches.

Yea, your right, I didn't think about being banned on non-modded stock OFW version.

 

[whitesword7]

this will be great for easily adding additional storage… right now upgrading sd card is a hasle if you have additional partition for switchroot.

Also 1tb sd card is still expensive AF, with this i can just add additional 512gb sd

 

[BigOnYa]

this will be great for easily adding additional storage… right now upgrading sd card is a hasle if you have additional partition for switchroot.

Also 1tb sd card is still expensive AF, with this i can just add additional 512gb sd

Not really considering you will spend almost this amount just to get the Mig. (w shipping cost) and still need another Micro sd card anyways.