General Setup and FAQ

The recommended software setup of a modded switch includes two main boot options. One boots the standard switch firmware and functions like a normal switch including online play (OFW), the other loads custom firmware from your SD card and allows many additional features, but does not let you connect to Nintendo's services if set up properly (CFW EMUMMC).

Homebrew apps you can install

These are all apps that can be installed on the custom firmware for the switch OS (atmosphere). Items in purple are preconfigured for you!

Chiaki - Stream games from your PlayStation 5 to your Nintendo Switch through remote play functionality.

Citra - Emulate 3DS games

DBI - Over usb, by simply drag and dropping you can: install games, backup/restore saves, backup purchased games, and transfer files. Over wifi via ftp you can install games or browse the sd. Also has tools for deleting cache/orphaned files, syncing the time, removing parental controls, and more.

Edison SE - Game modification tool similar to Cheat Engine that enables editing of basic game values such as points, coins, and experience points in most Switch games.

FIZEAU - Custom color correction and brightness adjustment utility specifically designed for non-OLED Switch models to enhance visual appearance.

JKSV - Game save backup and restore tool (including modified or completed saves found online)

MelonDS - Stand alone DS emulator

MissionControl - Controller compatibility tool that enables wireless use of PS5, PS4, Xbox, Wii, and many other controllers on the Switch without requiring additional adapters.

Moonlight - PC-to-Switch game streaming application that works with any GPU (including integrated graphics) when paired with the Sunshine application on PC, not limited to NVIDIA GPUs. Works when on same network as the PC for playing a game while laying in bed for example. Remote streaming works on android.

PPSSPP- Stand alone PSP Emulator

RetroArch - Multi-system emulation platform for playing games from older consoles:

Excellent native performance: NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, GBA, GBC

Good performance with overclocking: PS1, N64, Dreamcast

CYS-CLK - System overclocking utility that enhances performance for both emulators and Switch games that experience frame rate issues. Can also improve resolution and performance with games that have dynamic resolutions and enable performance necessary to run 60fps mods.

SYS DVR - Gameplay streaming tool that enables USB transmission of Switch gameplay to a PC.

Themezer/NXThemes Installer - Customization utility for installing custom themes and layouts for the Switch home screen and system menus.

Advanced Boot Options

Android- can install android for all typical android apps and functions. Can also install emulators on android for better performance

Linux- can install Linux for all typical android apps and functions (Bluetooth keyboard makes the set up easier). Can also install emulators on Linux for better performance.

Compatible consoles for emulation on Android and Linux

All consoles mentioned above

GameCube- playable

Wii - Some games are playable

PS2 - some games with the right settings are playable

Xbox - few games are playable, poor performance

Full emulation compatibility list

Full list