Hacking Question Using "Match Version with Local Users" Option to Update Games without being Online?

[ILLPLEASA]

Hey guys,

Has anyone used the Switch's built in "Match Version with Local Users" option to update their .XCI's? I'm assuming you do not need WiFi to perform this and should be a good alternative for those that want updated games and who have friends with non hacked switches...

 

[lolcatzuru]

most people probably havent done this as that isnt what the function is for.

 

[MaximumXPOWER]

Works just fine. I updated my brothers games so we didn't have to connect to the internet.

 

[Draxzelex]

most people probably havent done this as that isnt what the function is for.

Actually, maybe the reason people haven't tried it is because they can't/don't want a second Switch lol

 

[ILLPLEASA]

Works just fine. I updated my brothers games so we didn't have to connect to the internet.

Nice! Thats good to hear

Actually, maybe the reason people haven't tried it is because they can't/don't want a second Switch lol

I was referring more so for those who have friends/family with Switches who do not hack their systems in any way...

 

[Draxzelex]

I was referring more so for those who have friends/family with Switches and do not hack their systems in any way...

Fair enough. But to utilize that feature, you also need to be on the same firmware. And most, if not all, people who do not hack their consoles are on the latest firmware while those who do are usually not on the latest firmware. Overlap is possible here but differences in ideologies reduce the chances.

I will admit that the Switch is one of the few rare exceptions to this as we are taking advantage of a hardware exploit meaning firmware is a moot point. However, not everyone is on the latest firmware for their own personal reasons.

 

[ILLPLEASA]

Fair enough. But to utilize that feature, you also need to be on the same firmware. And most, if not all, people who do not hack their consoles are on the latest firmware while those who do are usually not on the latest firmware. Overlap is possible here but differences in ideologies reduce the chances.

I will admit that the Switch is one of the few rare exceptions to this as we are taking advantage of a hardware exploit meaning firmware is a moot point. However, not everyone is on the latest firmware for their own personal reasons.

True I was just going to say that. Hardware exploit is pretty big atleast for this iteration of the hack.... No real reason to stay on lower firmwares for most users.. lol

 

[Draxzelex]

I knew this looked familiar. I believe what you are referring to is this tutorial: https://gbatemp.net/threads/match-v...going-online-on-cfw-need-two-switches.509395/

Still can't answer your question though, but it would appear that people have used this to update their games. Not sure if they were .XCI or not but I don't see any reason for it not to work.

 

[ILLPLEASA]

I knew this looked familiar. I believe what you are referring to is this tutorial: https://gbatemp.net/threads/match-v...going-online-on-cfw-need-two-switches.509395/

Still can't answer your question though, but it would appear that people have used this to update their games. Not sure if they were .XCI or not but I don't see any reason for it not to work.

Thanks! Its good to know this was already thought of and discussed. Much appreciated!

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Fair enough. But to utilize that feature, you also need to be on the same firmware. And most, if not all, people who do not hack their consoles are on the latest firmware while those who do are usually not on the latest firmware. Overlap is possible here but differences in ideologies reduce the chances.

I will admit that the Switch is one of the few rare exceptions to this as we are taking advantage of a hardware exploit meaning firmware is a moot point. However, not everyone is on the latest firmware for their own personal reasons.

They do not need to be on the same firmware. Only problem is if the game update being sent requires a newer system version then the sending switch will also transfer its system update with the game update. This was well discussed ages ago when others and myself did some testing on this function.

 

[ILLPLEASA]

They do not need to be on the same firmware. Only problem is if the game update being sent requires a newer system version then the sending switch will also transfer its system update with the game update. This was well discussed ages ago when others and myself did some testing on this function.

Ahh that makes sense. Thank you for that bit of info! Much appreciated.