The GBAtemp Homebrew Bounty is a massive competition that aims to boost the Switch homebrew scene by giving rewards to a selection of the best homebrew projects.

This first month, we reward tools and utilities, that is to say, computer-based programs that help create homebrew or that perform various tasks relative to Switch hacking/jailbreaking. There are 4 categories in total.

The voting process is twofold: the staff gets to vote, and some members can vote too (in separate threads). We only allowed patrons to vote in order to limit possible fraud, and also to reward them for supporting us. We've just counted the votes. And the winners are...

Month 1 - Winners

PRIZE #1: $1,000 (USD) reward
hacPack, by The-4n

PRIZE #2: $500 (USD) reward
Switch Lan Play, by spacemeowx2

PRIZE #3: $300 (USD) reward
Switch Theme Injector, by exelix11

PRIZE #4: $150 (USD) reward
Gen7 engine, by iyenal

PRIZE #5: $55 (USD) reward
Libcross2d, by cpasjuste

To the 5 winners: I will be sending you a private message individually in the coming days, stay tuned.

Full ranking
1. HacPack (107 points)
2. Switch Lan Play (99 points)
3. Switch theme injector (77 points)
4. Gen7 engine (76 points)
5. Libcross2d (49 points)
6. Pythac (40 points)
7. NES Online Game AutoInjector (38 points)
8. NSPack (27 points)
9. Libhac (26 points)
10. XC2SaveNETThingy (22 points)
11. NSScreenshotMaker (12 points)
12. Lua.js (10 points)
13. Switch Screenshot organizer (2 points)

Sponsors

Half of this sum is generously donated by yours truly, GBAtemp!
Thanks to ad revenue and to our Patreon backers, GBAtemp is the biggest donator.
The other half comes from our generous sponsors as listed below.



MOD3DSCARD.COM
Buy flashcard to mod 3DS and Switch | Team Xecuter SX | Sky3ds+ | Stargate 3DS | R4 3DS - mod3dscard



AXIOGAME.COM
Axiogame | Backup Units, Modchips and more



And let's not forget Team Xecuter who made a very generous donation too.

Member donations

The bounty isn't only about sponsor companies: you, beloved members of our community (and even guests) can contribute too! If you want to make a donation, simply click the button below to send a payment to our Paypal. Needless to say, 100% of the amount we receive will be transfered to the authors of winning projects.



What's next? We will start the 2nd month in the coming days. I hope you've all been working hard on your Switch app projects, it's almost time to submit.

 

[DinohScene]

Congratz to all the winners!

 

[Cyan]

I'm surprised that EVEN WITH SUCH AMAZING PRIZES, still no one wants design a XCI loader.....

You might not have noticed, but this bounty session was only about computer tools, not homebrew launched on the console. An XCI loader would require to be launched on the console, and that category is next month's bounty session !

I wonder how many new homebrew project have been done in secret to be revealed for the bounty
I'm impatient to discover next bounty's entries : application and sysmodules.

 

[leon315]

You might not have noticed, but this bounty session was only about computer tools, not homebrew launched on the console. An XCI loader would require to be launched on the console, and that category is next month's bounty session !

I wonder how many new homebrew project have been done in secret to be revealed for the bounty
I'm impatient to discover next bounty's entries : application and sysmodules.

pardon me, i just read the title which says Switch HB so....when u guys mentioned homebrew it generally includes also backup loader not only ones designed for pc

 

[Cyan]

This year we split the homebrew bounty in 4 categories, as last bounty we did it was all mixed up and hard to vote. developers weren't happy of the result as PC tools weren't seen as homebrew and down-voted. this time, they have their own category.

 

[linuxares]

Congrats to the winners!

 

[Bst22322]

Congrats to all the winners your hard work is apprieciaed across the globe!

 

[huma_dawii]

Next, emunand with zero risk for ban and XCI loader bounty!

 

[Scarlet]

pardon me, i just read the title which says Switch HB so....when u guys mentioned homebrew it generally includes also backup loader not only ones designed for pc

You really should put some effort into reading the OP lol

This first month, we reward tools and utilities, that is to say, computer-based programs that help create homebrew or that perform various tasks relative to Switch hacking/jailbreaking. There are 4 categories in total.

Congrats all anyway! ♪

 

[Hodge92]

Congratulations to the winners and well done to those who entered

 

[Deleted User]

My congratulations to the Winners!

 

[hausa51]

Congrats to all the winners and thanks to every developers who entered!

 

[Pippin666]

I can't wait for the day when Nintendo shuts this down.

Pip'

 

[Depravo]

I can't wait for the day when Nintendo shuts this down.

Pip'

Fool of a Took.

 

[Heichart]

Congratulations to you, winners. We are thankful for your work.

 

[eyeliner]

A very big THANK YOU to the developers.
You hard work is very appreciated. We as a community tip our virtual hats to you all.

 

[momin]

No word to see how may great things have been (and are being) developed for Switch!

Looking forward the next homebrew bounty!

 

[Jayro]

Nice job winners, and amazing work!

 

[jurassicplayer]

Knowing I somehow helped contribute to that $1000 drop as a patron feels nice *tear*.
Congrats contestants.

 

[hippy dave]

Congratulations winners, well earned!

 

[cpasjuste]

Thanks for all your support/votes guys I can't wait to release my homebrew for the next context (apps, using libcross2d of course!). I hope/think you'll enjoy again