Switch Guides

Step-by-step how-to guides for getting things done on your modded Switch.

How to Add ROMs to Emulators on Your Modded Switch

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Your modded Switch comes with emulators set up, each covering different systems. This guide covers exactly where to place your ROM files and how to get each emulator to detect them. Note: This guide is for use with your own legally obtained ROM backups. Dumping your own game cartridges and discs is supported through various … Read more

How to Back Up and Restore Game Saves with Checkpoint

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Checkpoint is a simple homebrew app for backing up and restoring game saves on your modded Switch. It’s one of the first tools you should learn to use. Losing a save file you’ve put hundreds of hours into is painful, and Checkpoint makes protecting them easy. What Can You Do with Checkpoint? Important: SysMMC vs … Read more

Nintendo Switch Ban Prevention Guide: What’s Safe and What Gets You Banned

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Ban questions come up constantly in the modding community, so here’s a straightforward breakdown of what gets you banned, what’s safe, and how to protect yourself. This covers the essentials. What Is a Ban? A console ban means your specific Nintendo Switch can no longer reach Nintendo’s servers. You lose access to the eShop, game … Read more

How to Back Up and Restore Your EmuMMC (Partition-Based)

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Your EmuMMC is the foundation of your modded Switch setup. If it ever gets corrupted, a failed update bricks something, or you just want a clean restore point, having a full backup means you can recover in minutes instead of starting over from scratch. This guide covers how to back up and restore a partition-based … Read more