Beginning
Backup your Nand
Create emuNand
Emulators
Android OS
Lakka
Linux Ubuntu
Custom Themes
Mods
Cheats
Save File Manager
Reduce ban risk
Startup Sound
Joy Con Sound
Overlay Menu
Activity Log
Folders
Media Players
Data transfer via USB or FTP
Forwarders
Overclocking
Update Firmware 'Offline'
Play Online for free
Stream PC to SWITCH
Stream PS4 to SWITCH
Stream SWITCH to PC
Adjust Screen Color
External HDD support
Play SNES Carttridges on Switch
Manipulate Time-based Events in Games
Upload Screenshots
ACNH Design Pattern Editor
Mario Maker 2 Level Injector
Ports, Ports, PORTS !
List will be updated
First of all, make sure you have a unpatched unit which doesn't need an modchip and can run atmosphere here: https://ismyswitchpatched.com/
Youtube tutorials are outdated as soon as they get uploaded.
Get the latest Noob-Friendly Guides here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/
Select the custom firmware and homebrew applications you want here: https://sdsetup.com/
Youtube tutorials are outdated as soon as they get uploaded.
Get the latest Noob-Friendly Guides here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/
Select the custom firmware and homebrew applications you want here: https://sdsetup.com/
Backup your Nand
Hekate
Create a clean nand backup of your Switch's eMMC using the latest hekate here: https://github.com/CTCaer/Hekate/releases/
Tutorials can be found here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/
Create a clean nand backup of your Switch's eMMC using the latest hekate here: https://github.com/CTCaer/Hekate/releases/
Tutorials can be found here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/
Create emuNand
Hekate
You can copy/paste your Switch to the SD Card using hekate here: https://github.com/CTCaer/Hekate/releases/
Tutorials can be found here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/
You can copy/paste your Switch to the SD Card using hekate here: https://github.com/CTCaer/Hekate/releases/
Tutorials can be found here: https://switch.homebrew.guide/
Emulators
SX OS, Atmosphere
Play the golden age of gaming on your Switch using a multitude of Emulators.
pSNES by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/psnes-switch-snes9x-port.507847/
pNES by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pnes-portable-nes-emulator.533713/
PPSSPP (Beta) by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ppsspp-switch-standalone-beta.544071/
pFBA by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pfba-final-burn-alpha.497188/
RetroArch : https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms
melonDS by @Hydr8gon : https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch.518300/
VBA-next by @catlover007 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/vba-next-for-switch-works-4-1.504947/
Play the golden age of gaming on your Switch using a multitude of Emulators.
pSNES by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/psnes-switch-snes9x-port.507847/
pNES by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pnes-portable-nes-emulator.533713/
PPSSPP (Beta) by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ppsspp-switch-standalone-beta.544071/
pFBA by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pfba-final-burn-alpha.497188/
RetroArch : https://www.retroarch.com/?page=platforms
melonDS by @Hydr8gon : https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch.518300/
VBA-next by @catlover007 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/vba-next-for-switch-works-4-1.504947/
Android OS
Hekate
Use your Switch as a Android tablet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ni.../guide-how-to-install-android-switch-t3952300
Use your Switch as a Android tablet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ni.../guide-how-to-install-android-switch-t3952300
Lakka
Hekate
Unlike Emulator Applications, this is an entire OS dedicated to Retro Gaming.
By @natinusala : https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-lakka-switch-now-with-audio-and-vulkan.538619/
Unlike Emulator Applications, this is an entire OS dedicated to Retro Gaming.
By @natinusala : https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-lakka-switch-now-with-audio-and-vulkan.538619/
Linux Ubuntu
Hekate
Use your Switch as an Linux tablet or PC
By @bylaws : https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-ubuntu-a-fully-featured-linux-on-your-switch.537301/
Noob-Friendly by @Refridger8tor : https://gbatemp.net/threads/noob-friendly-l4t-ubuntu.539817/
Use your Switch as an Linux tablet or PC
By @bylaws : https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-ubuntu-a-fully-featured-linux-on-your-switch.537301/
Noob-Friendly by @Refridger8tor : https://gbatemp.net/threads/noob-friendly-l4t-ubuntu.539817/
Custom Themes
SX OS, Atmosphere
Customize your Switch's home screen
NXThemes Installer by @exelix11 : https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases
Custom Themes : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-custom-themes-sharing-thread.522213/
Customize your Switch's home screen
NXThemes Installer by @exelix11 : https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases
Custom Themes : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-custom-themes-sharing-thread.522213/
Mods
SX OS,Atmosphere
You can install mods for your favourite games but don't use them online!
You can find mods here : https://gamebanana.com/
SimpleModManager by @nadrino : https://gbatemp.net/threads/simplemodmanager-a-mod-manager-for-your-switch.548658/
You can install mods for your favourite games but don't use them online!
You can find mods here : https://gamebanana.com/
SimpleModManager by @nadrino : https://gbatemp.net/threads/simplemodmanager-a-mod-manager-for-your-switch.548658/
Cheats
Atmosphere
Fly to the moon !!
EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/
Fly to the moon !!
EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/
Save File Manager
SX OS, Atmosphere
Backup your Game saves
(Atmosphere only!) EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/
JKSV by @JK_ : https://gbatemp.net/threads/jksv-save-manager-for-switch.516186/
Backup your Game saves
(Atmosphere only!) EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/
JKSV by @JK_ : https://gbatemp.net/threads/jksv-save-manager-for-switch.516186/
Reduce ban risk
Hekate
Don't get caught by Nini.Use all of them and you are bullet proof !
Incognito_RCM by @jimzrt : https://gbatemp.net/threads/incognito_rcm-wipe-personal-information-to-reduce-risk-of-ban.549462/
(Works with SX OS and Atmosphere) 90DNS by @AveSatanas : https://gbatemp.net/threads/90dns-dns-server-for-blocking-all-nintendo-servers.516234/
Don't get caught by Nini.Use all of them and you are bullet proof !
Incognito_RCM by @jimzrt : https://gbatemp.net/threads/incognito_rcm-wipe-personal-information-to-reduce-risk-of-ban.549462/
(Works with SX OS and Atmosphere) 90DNS by @AveSatanas : https://gbatemp.net/threads/90dns-dns-server-for-blocking-all-nintendo-servers.516234/
Startup Sound
SX OS, Atmosphere
Create Boot Sounds like on old Windows Computers
BootSoundNX by @KuranKu : https://gbatemp.net/threads/bootsoundnx-boot-sound-on-nintendo-switch.547488/#post-8781376
Create Boot Sounds like on old Windows Computers
BootSoundNX by @KuranKu : https://gbatemp.net/threads/bootsoundnx-boot-sound-on-nintendo-switch.547488/#post-8781376
Joy Con Sound
SX OS, Atmosphere
Change Joy-Con detach and attach sound
SlideNX by @jonyluke : https://gbatemp.net/threads/slidenx-change-joycon-attach-detach-sound.521749/
Change Joy-Con detach and attach sound
SlideNX by @jonyluke : https://gbatemp.net/threads/slidenx-change-joycon-attach-detach-sound.521749/
Overlay Menu
Atmosphere
Quick access cheats,mods or monitoring performance
Tesla by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/tesla-the-nintendo-switch-overlay-menu.557362/
Overlays
ReverseNX-RT by @masagrator : https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-rt-reversenx-in-real-time.566868/
fastCFWswitch by @RednaxelaNnamtra : https://gbatemp.net/threads/overlay-fastcfwswitch.562451/
SimpleModManager by @nadrino : https://gbatemp.net/threads/simplemodmanager-a-mod-manager-for-your-switch.548658/
EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/
sys-tune by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-tune-background-audio-player-with-overlay.562797/
sys-ftpd-ovl by @SegFault42 : https://gbatemp.net/forums/switch-emulation-homebrew-software-projects.292/?prefix_id=30
ShareNX-Overlay by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sharenx-overlay-a-tesla-overlay-to-upload-screenshots.557963/
Quick access cheats,mods or monitoring performance
Tesla by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/tesla-the-nintendo-switch-overlay-menu.557362/
Overlays
ReverseNX-RT by @masagrator : https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-rt-reversenx-in-real-time.566868/
fastCFWswitch by @RednaxelaNnamtra : https://gbatemp.net/threads/overlay-fastcfwswitch.562451/
SimpleModManager by @nadrino : https://gbatemp.net/threads/simplemodmanager-a-mod-manager-for-your-switch.548658/
EdiZon by @WerWolv : https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-...t-engine-and-save-manager-for-horizon.533185/
sys-tune by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-tune-background-audio-player-with-overlay.562797/
sys-ftpd-ovl by @SegFault42 : https://gbatemp.net/forums/switch-emulation-homebrew-software-projects.292/?prefix_id=30
ShareNX-Overlay by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sharenx-overlay-a-tesla-overlay-to-upload-screenshots.557963/
Activity Log
SX OS,Atmosphere
View more detailed play statistics
NX Activity Log by @tallbl0nde : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-activity-log-view-slightly-more-detailed-play-statistics.549370/
View more detailed play statistics
NX Activity Log by @tallbl0nde : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-activity-log-view-slightly-more-detailed-play-statistics.549370/
Folders
SX OS,Atmosphere
The moment you have been waiting for. Folders, Folders, FOLDERS !!11!
uLaunch by @XorTroll : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ulaunch...ndo-switch-home-menu-reimplementation.551914/
The moment you have been waiting for. Folders, Folders, FOLDERS !!11!
uLaunch by @XorTroll : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ulaunch...ndo-switch-home-menu-reimplementation.551914/
Media Players
SX OS, Atmosphere
Watch movies or listen to music (even during gameplay)
pPlay by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pplay-switch-video-player.526187/
sys-play by @XorTroll : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-play-sysmodule-background-music-player-for-nintendo-switch.511844/
(Overlay) sys-tune by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-tune-background-audio-player-with-overlay.562797/
Sys-AudioPlayer by @KuranKu :https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-audioplayer-background-audio-player-for-the-nintendo-switch.536580/
Watch movies or listen to music (even during gameplay)
pPlay by @cpasjuste : https://gbatemp.net/threads/pplay-switch-video-player.526187/
sys-play by @XorTroll : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-play-sysmodule-background-music-player-for-nintendo-switch.511844/
(Overlay) sys-tune by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-tune-background-audio-player-with-overlay.562797/
Sys-AudioPlayer by @KuranKu :https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-audioplayer-background-audio-player-for-the-nintendo-switch.536580/
Data transfer via USB or FTP
SX OS, Atmosphere
Quick access your Switch's SD Card
Switch Media Host by @ImmaSpoon : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-media-host-host-your-switch-media-over-lan.526491/
mtp-server-nx by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/mtp-server-nx-open-source-usb-file-transfer-for-switch.547273/
nxmtp by @liuervehc : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp-access-your-sd-card-over-usb-without-rebooting.528783/
Quick access your Switch's SD Card
Switch Media Host by @ImmaSpoon : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-media-host-host-your-switch-media-over-lan.526491/
mtp-server-nx by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/mtp-server-nx-open-source-usb-file-transfer-for-switch.547273/
nxmtp by @liuervehc : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp-access-your-sd-card-over-usb-without-rebooting.528783/
Forwarders
SX OS,Atmosphere
Access Homebrew Applications in the Home Menu
Nro2Nsp by @re.lax : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nro2nsp-retroarch-rom-nro-forwarders.519915/
Retroarch Game Icons : https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-game-icons-for-custom-nsps.529070/
Access Homebrew Applications in the Home Menu
Nro2Nsp by @re.lax : https://gbatemp.net/threads/nro2nsp-retroarch-rom-nro-forwarders.519915/
Retroarch Game Icons : https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-game-icons-for-custom-nsps.529070/
Overclocking
SX OS,Atmosphere
Overclock your Switch for better performance
(Overlay) ReverseNX-RT by @masagrator : https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-rt-reversenx-in-real-time.566868/
sys-clk by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-clk-under-overclocking-sysmodule.531372/
Freebird by @JK_, :https://gbatemp.net/threads/freebird-switch-clock-speed-control-sysmodule.530641/
Overclock your Switch for better performance
(Overlay) ReverseNX-RT by @masagrator : https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-rt-reversenx-in-real-time.566868/
sys-clk by @m4xw : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-clk-under-overclocking-sysmodule.531372/
Freebird by @JK_, :https://gbatemp.net/threads/freebird-switch-clock-speed-control-sysmodule.530641/
Update Firmware 'Offline'
SX OS, Atmosphere
Install the latest firmware offline
ChoiDujourNX by @rajkosto : https://gbatemp.net/threads/choiduj...ller-homebrew-for-the-nintendo-switch.513416/
Install the latest firmware offline
ChoiDujourNX by @rajkosto : https://gbatemp.net/threads/choiduj...ller-homebrew-for-the-nintendo-switch.513416/
Play Online for free
SX OS,Atmosphere
switch-lan-play by @Cubuss : https://gbatemp.net/threads/official-switch-lan-play.520912/
ldn_mitm by @Cubuss : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ldn_mitm-play-local-wireless-supported-games-online.525512/
SUPER LAN PLAY by @RetroGamer_74 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-lan-play.522836/
XLink Kai : https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/
switch-lan-play by @Cubuss : https://gbatemp.net/threads/official-switch-lan-play.520912/
ldn_mitm by @Cubuss : https://gbatemp.net/threads/ldn_mitm-play-local-wireless-supported-games-online.525512/
SUPER LAN PLAY by @RetroGamer_74 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/super-lan-play.522836/
XLink Kai : https://www.teamxlink.co.uk/
Stream PC to SWITCH
SX OS,Atmosphere
Stream your PC Games to your Switch
SkyNX V1.0 by @DevL0rd : https://gbatemp.net/threads/skynx-v1-0-stream-your-pc-games-to-your-nintendo-switch.563403/
Moonlight-NX by @rock88 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/moonlight-nx-nvidia-game-stream-client.565903/
Stream your PC Games to your Switch
SkyNX V1.0 by @DevL0rd : https://gbatemp.net/threads/skynx-v1-0-stream-your-pc-games-to-your-nintendo-switch.563403/
Moonlight-NX by @rock88 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/moonlight-nx-nvidia-game-stream-client.565903/
Stream PS4 to SWITCH
SX OS,Atmosphere
Stream your PS4 games via PS4 remote play to your Switch
Chiaki by @H0neyBadger : https://gbatemp.net/threads/chiaki-ps4-remote-play-homebrew.564553/
Stream your PS4 games via PS4 remote play to your Switch
Chiaki by @H0neyBadger : https://gbatemp.net/threads/chiaki-ps4-remote-play-homebrew.564553/
Stream SWITCH to PC
SX OS, Atmosphere
Stream your Switch games to PC
SysDVR by @exelix11 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sysdvr-stream-gameplay-directly-to-a-pc.550616/
Stream your Switch games to PC
SysDVR by @exelix11 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sysdvr-stream-gameplay-directly-to-a-pc.550616/
Adjust Screen Color
SX OS,Atmosphere
Adjust the screen color of your Switch
Fizeau by @averne : https://gbatemp.net/threads/fizeau-adjust-color-of-your-switch-screen.556734/
Adjust the screen color of your Switch
Fizeau by @averne : https://gbatemp.net/threads/fizeau-adjust-color-of-your-switch-screen.556734/
External HDD support
SX OS
Already implemented in SX OS (only!)
Already implemented in SX OS (only!)
Play SNES Carttridges on Switch
Manipulate Time-based Events in Games
SX OS, Atmosphere
SwitchTime by @MegaMagikarp : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switchtime-manipulate-time-based-events-in-games.552477/
(Overlay) QuickNTP by @nedex : https://gbatemp.net/threads/quickntp-sync-time-using-tesla.561716/
SwitchTime by @MegaMagikarp : https://gbatemp.net/threads/switchtime-manipulate-time-based-events-in-games.552477/
(Overlay) QuickNTP by @nedex : https://gbatemp.net/threads/quickntp-sync-time-using-tesla.561716/
Upload Screenshots
SX OS,Atmosphere
ShareNX by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sharenx-overlay-a-tesla-overlay-to-upload-screenshots.557963/
sys-screenuploader by @bakatrouble : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-screenuploader-a-handy-screen-capture-extractor.556519/
ShareNX by @HookedBehemoth : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sharenx-overlay-a-tesla-overlay-to-upload-screenshots.557963/
sys-screenuploader by @bakatrouble : https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-screenuploader-a-handy-screen-capture-extractor.556519/
ACNH Design Pattern Editor
SX OS,Atmosphere
Make custom clothes and patterns for New Horizons wihout the Switch Online App:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/animal-crossing-new-horizons-design-pattern-editor.561261/
Make custom clothes and patterns for New Horizons wihout the Switch Online App:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/animal-crossing-new-horizons-design-pattern-editor.561261/
Mario Maker 2 Level Injector
SX OS, Atmosphere
Play some Mario Maker courses offline without connecting to the internet :
https://gbatemp.net/threads/mm-linx-super-mario-maker-2-level-injector.542389/
Play some Mario Maker courses offline without connecting to the internet :
https://gbatemp.net/threads/mm-linx-super-mario-maker-2-level-injector.542389/
Ports, Ports, PORTS !
SX OS,Atmosphere
The Legend of Zelda – Mystery of Solarus DX : https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-dx-solarus-engine.500222/
Heart of Darkness : https://gbatemp.net/threads/heart-of-darkness.550985/
Wolfenstein 3D : https://gbatemp.net/threads/wolfenstein-3d-port.508755/
Ren'Py : https://gbatemp.net/threads/renpy-port-to-nintendo-switch.539953/
StepMania 5.x : https://gbatemp.net/threads/stepmania-5-x-switch-port.546958/
Chocolate Doom : https://gbatemp.net/threads/chocolate-doom-ported-to-the-nintendo-switch.506909/
OpenBOR : https://gbatemp.net/threads/openbor.499075/
Xash3D : https://gbatemp.net/threads/xash3d-half-life-custom-goldsrc-engine-for-switch.522848/
OpenTyrian : https://gbatemp.net/threads/opentyrian-port-for-switch.504650/
ResidualVM : https://gbatemp.net/threads/residualvm.562245/
OpenSupaplex : https://gbatemp.net/threads/opensupaplex-for-nintendo-switch.564445/
The Mana World : https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-mana-world.563790/
OpenLara : https://gbatemp.net/threads/openlara-switch-port.528411/
Eldritch : https://gbatemp.net/threads/eldritch-reanimated-for-switch.561157/
Flare : https://gbatemp.net/threads/flare-on-switch.559192/
Dr.Driller : https://gbatemp.net/threads/dr-driller-multiplayer-mr-driller-clone.559175/
Postal : https://gbatemp.net/threads/postal-for-the-nintendo-switch.505234/
DXX-Switch : https://gbatemp.net/threads/dxx-switch-descent-1-2-source-port.518746/
Cave Story Engine 2 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/cave-story-engine-2-for-the-nintendo-switch.554125/
AM2R 1.4.3 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/am2r-1-4-3-port-for-nintendo-switch.559728/
Super Mario 64 PC Port : https://gbatemp.net/threads/mario-64-port.564633/
List will be updated
The Legend of Zelda – Mystery of Solarus DX : https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-dx-solarus-engine.500222/
Heart of Darkness : https://gbatemp.net/threads/heart-of-darkness.550985/
Wolfenstein 3D : https://gbatemp.net/threads/wolfenstein-3d-port.508755/
Ren'Py : https://gbatemp.net/threads/renpy-port-to-nintendo-switch.539953/
StepMania 5.x : https://gbatemp.net/threads/stepmania-5-x-switch-port.546958/
Chocolate Doom : https://gbatemp.net/threads/chocolate-doom-ported-to-the-nintendo-switch.506909/
OpenBOR : https://gbatemp.net/threads/openbor.499075/
Xash3D : https://gbatemp.net/threads/xash3d-half-life-custom-goldsrc-engine-for-switch.522848/
OpenTyrian : https://gbatemp.net/threads/opentyrian-port-for-switch.504650/
ResidualVM : https://gbatemp.net/threads/residualvm.562245/
OpenSupaplex : https://gbatemp.net/threads/opensupaplex-for-nintendo-switch.564445/
The Mana World : https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-mana-world.563790/
OpenLara : https://gbatemp.net/threads/openlara-switch-port.528411/
Eldritch : https://gbatemp.net/threads/eldritch-reanimated-for-switch.561157/
Flare : https://gbatemp.net/threads/flare-on-switch.559192/
Dr.Driller : https://gbatemp.net/threads/dr-driller-multiplayer-mr-driller-clone.559175/
Postal : https://gbatemp.net/threads/postal-for-the-nintendo-switch.505234/
DXX-Switch : https://gbatemp.net/threads/dxx-switch-descent-1-2-source-port.518746/
Cave Story Engine 2 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/cave-story-engine-2-for-the-nintendo-switch.554125/
AM2R 1.4.3 : https://gbatemp.net/threads/am2r-1-4-3-port-for-nintendo-switch.559728/
Super Mario 64 PC Port : https://gbatemp.net/threads/mario-64-port.564633/
List will be updated
List will be updated