Would it be possible to downgrade games?

[Ondrashek06]

Flashing older firmware on a bad-S/N switch is an instant no-no, but what about downgrading GAMES? I'd assume digital ones are also a no-no, but the cartridge data is permanently written on a ROM with no way to rewrite, so there's no way the Switch could write update data to the cartridge.

(damn, if only an exploit was found for units with the bad S/N...)

 

[M7L7NK7]

On hacked units, yeah

 

[Ondrashek06]

On hacked units, yeah

I specifically said "bad-S/N". If I had a good-S/N one, I wouldn't ask for stuff like that.

 

[M7L7NK7]

And if you want cfw so bad, for the hundredth time just sell your current switch, pay the difference and buy an unpatched one

 

[Ondrashek06]

And if you want cfw so bad, for the hundredth time just sell your current switch, pay the difference and buy an unpatched one

If it was that easy to explain to my parents, I would 100% do it. "Hey mom, hey dad, I want to sell my current, perfectly fine Switch to buy one with a lower S/N so I can install homebrew and possibly get it banned from online services.". Omitting the homebrew part also isn't going to work because they'd ask how exactly is a low S/N better than a high one.

I had to justify homebrew on my 3DS and convince them that Nintendo doesn't ban 3DS consoles anymore, and that one didn't cost ANYTHING to homebrew.

Nearly bricking a Wii U also isn't going to add points. If only I tried to restart the console too instead of only the gamepad...

 

[linuxares]

I love how you answered your own question in the first post. You can downgrade games on a non-cfw console by deleting the software data. But if the cartridge is however version 1.1, you're SOL.

 

[binkinator]

If it was that easy to explain to my parents, I would 100% do it. "Hey mom, hey dad, I want to sell my current, perfectly fine Switch to buy one with a lower S/N so I can install homebrew and possibly get it banned from online services.". Omitting the homebrew part also isn't going to work because they'd ask how exactly is a low S/N better than a high one.

I had to justify homebrew on my 3DS and convince them that Nintendo doesn't ban 3DS consoles anymore, and that one didn't cost ANYTHING to homebrew.

Nearly bricking a Wii U also isn't going to add points. If only I tried to restart the console too instead of only the gamepad...

So you're saying you'd subject yourself to the violent dangers of the Chicago streets because your home-life is unsatisfying?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I specifically said "bad-S/N". If I had a good-S/N one, I wouldn't ask for stuff like that.

Not exactly clear what you meant by bad S/N, at first glance it sounds like you meant a banned Switch.
There is no way to downgrade games without a hacked Switch.
Even formatting the console won't get rid of the downloaded version list, and will just leave the games unplayable until updated again.

If it was that easy to explain to my parents, I would 100% do it. "Hey mom, hey dad, I want to sell my current, perfectly fine Switch to buy one with a lower S/N so I can install homebrew and possibly get it banned from online services.". Omitting the homebrew part also isn't going to work because they'd ask how exactly is a low S/N better than a high one.

I had to justify homebrew on my 3DS and convince them that Nintendo doesn't ban 3DS consoles anymore, and that one didn't cost ANYTHING to homebrew.

Nearly bricking a Wii U also isn't going to add points. If only I tried to restart the console too instead of only the gamepad...

Easy to explain. Just tell them with a hackable unit you'll be able to install games for free and they won't need to buy you expensive games for birthdays and Christmas anymore. It shouldn't take much convincing.

 

[M7L7NK7]

If it was that easy to explain to my parents, I would 100% do it. "Hey mom, hey dad, I want to sell my current, perfectly fine Switch to buy one with a lower S/N so I can install homebrew and possibly get it banned from online services.". Omitting the homebrew part also isn't going to work because they'd ask how exactly is a low S/N better than a high one.

I had to justify homebrew on my 3DS and convince them that Nintendo doesn't ban 3DS consoles anymore, and that one didn't cost ANYTHING to homebrew.

Nearly bricking a Wii U also isn't going to add points. If only I tried to restart the console too instead of only the gamepad...

Like stated many times, that is your only option apart from waiting for an exploit that probably won't happen

 

[Ondrashek06]

So you're saying you'd subject yourself to the violent dangers of the Chicago streets because your home-life is unsatisfying?

I don't get it. Homebrew is literally better in every single way than stock. It's more like going to Japan because I'm bored of European life.

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Not exactly clear what you meant by bad S/N, at first glance it sounds like you meant a banned Switch.
There is no way to downgrade games without a hacked Switch.

Easy to explain. Just tell them with a hackable unit you'll be able to install games for free and they won't need to buy you expensive games for birthdays and Christmas anymore. It shouldn't take much convincing.

That argument doesn't work on them anymore. I blew it with that Wii U.

 

[SylverReZ]

I don't get it. Homebrew is literally better in every single way than stock. It's more like going to Japan because I'm bored of European life.

I don't get what you mean. Just ask for an unpatched, low serial number Switch. Then you'll be able to perform the RCM exploit and install CFW, homebrew and free games ofc without having to install a modchip.

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Here's a guide to get you started: https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/

 

[sudeki300]

If it was that easy to explain to my parents, I would 100% do it. "Hey mom, hey dad, I want to sell my current, perfectly fine Switch to buy one with a lower S/N so I can install homebrew and possibly get it banned from online services.". Omitting the homebrew part also isn't going to work because they'd ask how exactly is a low S/N better than a high one.

I had to justify homebrew on my 3DS and convince them that Nintendo doesn't ban 3DS consoles anymore, and that one didn't cost ANYTHING to homebrew.

Nearly bricking a Wii U also isn't going to add points. If only I tried to restart the console too instead of only the gamepad...

you really need to move on and stop torturing yourself about not having a modded switch, as everyone on this forum are aware you either don't want to get a modchip installed or buy a V1 switch due to everyone being "shady" and costing too much money. i've lost count for the reasons you have given why you cannot source a moddable switch, instead you clog the forum up with useless posts like above. you know the where the scene is and it's not changing anytime soon.

 

[binkinator]

I don't get it. Homebrew is literally better in every single way than stock. It's more like going to Japan because I'm bored of European life.

I agree.
I was thinking more along the lines of running away from home and joining the circus.
Then nobody can tell you what to do and you can sell your Mariko and buy an Erista.
Barring that you’ll have to buy a modchip for your Mariko.

 

[Hayato213]

Flashing older firmware on a bad-S/N switch is an instant no-no, but what about downgrading GAMES? I'd assume digital ones are also a no-no, but the cartridge data is permanently written on a ROM with no way to rewrite, so there's no way the Switch could write update data to the cartridge.

(damn, if only an exploit was found for units with the bad S/N...)

On unmodded switch it is a no no, on modded switch you can delete ticket associated with the update so you can go back to lower update version for the game.

 

[linuxares]

Well I just gonna close this thread now. We all know what will happen.