Its a hardware exploit, so even if you patched the Switch, it should still work if its in the range of the first serial numbers.
Its a hardware exploit, so even if you patched the Switch, it should still work if its in the range of the first serial numbers.
I don't know if I'm just sleep deprived from staying up til like 3am MDT every night so far waiting for these preorder links to go live here in the US, but I *think* GameStop's preorder page updated with a message saying "Coming Soon! Check back soon for preorders..." Not that I plan on ordering from them, but maybe we're finally getting closer overall?
Do they adjust the prices for those who have pre-ordered for 399 or do you need to cancel and order again?
Man something clicked in me when I measured the size of mycockSwitch Lite and compared it to what a Switch OLED screen would be, and it's a pretty huge jump I gotta say. That alone has made me want one more than the OLED itself. Fucking hyped.
Is there any way to check the serial number without the number on the bottom? I've had my Switch since launch day, but the sticker fell off. I'm sure it works, but I just want to be sure.I think it depends on the firmware you're on, but no, i think any launch switch up to a certain serial number is able to have the RCM hack.
Ebay will have you believing they're worth $400, i think regularly, for a switch that is confirmed to be able to have the RCM mod + CFW, you could fetch between $250-300 for just the console itself. Best way to check is to ebay "nintendo switch low serial"
Is there any way to check the serial number without the number on the bottom? I've had my Switch since launch day, but the sticker fell off. I'm sure it works, but I just want to be sure.
Nintendo didn´t start to fix the exploit until April 2018, so if you bought it before that, there shouldn´t be an issue.Is there any way to check the serial number without the number on the bottom? I've had my Switch since launch day, but the sticker fell off. I'm sure it works, but I just want to be sure.
If you've had it since launch day in 2017 you don't really need to check the serial number - it's hackable. But in the system settings you can go to "Serial Information" and it will show on screen there.
Thanks for the tip!Nintendo didn´t start to fix the exploit until April 2018, so if you bought it before that, there shouldn´t be an issue.
So I just went on chat with a GameStop rep and he said preorders should go up within a couple of weeks..
In-store and online? O__OSo I just went on chat with a GameStop rep and he said preorders should go up within a couple of weeks..
Here it's available almost everywhere but nothing on Amazon France, haha.Can't believe we're still waiting for Amazon UK and other retailers, come onnnn.
Is there any way to check the serial number without the number on the bottom? I've had my Switch since launch day, but the sticker fell off. I'm sure it works, but I just want to be sure.
Yeah I thought the same. Retailers in Europe and Australia are just guessing at how many they'll get.This checks out. Stores very well may not have their alotments for awhile since the supply chain is messed up. Within 2 months of launch their should be a better outlook. Pretty close how the new consoles were last year.
So I just went on chat with a GameStop rep and he said preorders should go up within a couple of weeks..
I'm confused by people acting like you can get a lot for a low serial Switch when it's apparently only around $250 max, according to some of the posts here. I'm sure GameStop will have a trade deal that'll get somewhere close to that towards an OLED model.
I have a very low serial Switch but unlessI can sell it for more than $250 it doesn't seem worth the hassle of dealing with shipping, PayPal fees (or eBay fees), etc
Kinda late to reply, but the 2017 and some 2018 Switches are hackable through a hardware exploit accidentally left in by nVidia. It's not fixable through firmware updates, so the firmware it runs isn't important for these models (firmware only becomes a factor on later Switch units).How much? I have a launch switch I just never wanted to go through the trouble of selling on Amazon/ebay
Oh damn. Just looked at mine and its serial is XAJ7002etc. Does that mean I have one that someone could use for this hack? Because that would be pretty damn exciting for helping to cover the OLED upgrade cost.Its a hardware exploit, so even if you patched the Switch, it should still work if its in the range of the first serial numbers.
Posted a link with what serial numbers are fixed and not fixed like 2 pages ago, you can look for it there.Oh damn. Just looked at mine and its serial is XAJ7002etc. Does that mean I have one that someone could use for this hack? Because that would be pretty damn exciting for helping to cover the OLED upgrade cost.
Might list it on Era b/s/t first if that's allowed here.
overclocking for better performanceI hate to derail, but what's the value in CFW on a Switch? I'm not talking pirated games...But like, can you use it as an emulation device? Or just custom themes and such?
I can't really see myself picking up the OLED model because it doesn't change anything from my current launch unit. But that may change if it's a powerful emulation station or whatever.
Overclocking, patching games (say you want unbreakable weapon cheat in BOTW), homebrew games, emulation, etc...I hate to derail, but what's the value in CFW on a Switch? I'm not talking pirated games...But like, can you use it as an emulation device? Or just custom themes and such?
I can't really see myself picking up the OLED model because it doesn't change anything from my current launch unit. But that may change if it's a powerful emulation station or whatever.
Don't let initial rage on ERA mislead you, this shit is going to sell out in minutes and will be difficult to get for months. I expect a lot of 180s to happen when this is released, people will praise larger OLED screen and other improvements.I can't decide if the SWOLED is going to be easy to obtain in the US, or if the fact that they're offering this at $350 without discontinuing the OG means that it's only going to be available in incredibly small quantities until at least 2022.
Don't let initial rage on ERA mislead you, this shit is going to sell out in minutes and will be difficult to get for months. I expect a lot of 180s to happen when this is released, people will praise larger OLED screen and other improvements.
Overclocking, patching games (say you want unbreakable weapon cheat in BOTW), homebrew games, emulation, etc...
Yeah, I'm not wondering about relative ease of purchase based on the ERA/Twitter reception. It's more about the fact that it's $50 more and does the same things as the OG, and I think the casual market is more price elastic.Don't let initial rage on ERA mislead you, this shit is going to sell out in minutes and will be difficult to get for months. I expect a lot of 180s to happen when this is released, people will praise larger OLED screen and other improvements.
Do they adjust the prices for those who have pre-ordered for 399 or do you need to cancel and order again?
Ah, I looked it up in the meantime, and yeah, they've got a price guarantee going, which hopefully means they'll adjust it accordingly. Seems like that'll only be the case once they charge you, though, so initially they're going to charge 399 and you'll get the difference in price back afterwards, which is ... eh, not that great compared to Amazon.
Buah hahahahaha, although I'm not the OP here's a list of link's thus far.Hey OP,
Just want to say you're doing an amazing job keeping up with all the links and the threadmarks! Thanks!
Buah hahahahaha, although I'm not the OP here's a list of link's thus far.
MOD EDIT: Removed referral links
What is this shady-ass "skimresources" redirect URL? Just link the pages directly.Buah hahahahaha, although I'm not the OP here's a list of link's thus far.
MOD EDIT: Removed referral links
UuuuhhhhhWhat is this shady-ass "skimresources" redirect URL? Just link the pages directly.
When you go to the Bestbuy or whatever other site just copy the new link and paste and go.
These are the US links btw.
Nintendo Switch OLED Model (White Joy-Con, White Dock)
Buy Nintendo Switch OLED Model (White Joy-Con, White Dock) featuring 64GB Internal Storage, Custom NVIDIA Tegra Processor, 7" 1280 x 720 OLED Touchscreen, 4.5 to 9 Hours of Battery Life, Outputs up to 1080p when Using Dock, Wide Adjustable Stand, Wirelessly Link up to Eight Systems, Play Console...www.bhphotovideo.com
Nintendo Switch OLED Model (Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con, Black Dock)
Buy Nintendo Switch OLED Model (Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con, Black Dock) featuring 64GB Internal Storage, Custom NVIDIA Tegra Processor, 7" 1280 x 720 OLED Touchscreen, 4.5 to 9 Hours of Battery Life, Outputs up to 1080p when Using Dock, Wide Adjustable Stand, Wirelessly Link up to Eight Systems...www.bhphotovideo.com
Every now and then I'm tempted to do that hacky stuff with my launch Switch and try to turn it into a Steam Link gadget, but I'd be the idiot that'd fuck up the process and brick the damn thing.
Same. I tried to Google some info on how to do it so we will see. I'd just like to know which resources are legit and such. I'd love to overclock it and Steam Link too.Every now and then I'm tempted to do that hacky stuff with my launch Switch and try to turn it into a Steam Link gadget, but I'd be the idiot that'd fuck up the process and brick the damn thing.