Difference between revisions of "List of Switch homebrew"

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This is a general list of all homebrew applications available for the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to edit this list if you notice anything missing. Please add new entries in alphabetical order in their respective pages. Edit this page to add new categories listing only.

Applications

Temporary list, please help sorting them to proper categories below

Launchers

HBMenu mod : https://gbatemp.net/threads/hbtheme.517838/
Twili Homebrew launcher and debugger https://gbatemp.net/threads/twili-homebrew-debug-monitor.522673/

sysmodule

sysnetcheat https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-netcheat-simple-open-source-cheat-engine.512512/ (and sysnetcheatGUI in app section)
sys-play https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-play-sysmodule-background-music-player-for-nintendo-switch.511844/
sys-ftpd https://github.com/jakibaki/sys-ftpd/releases
loader.kip Loader system module.
sm.kip Service Manager.
fs_mitm.kip (File System _ man in the middle) LayeredFS module
pm.kip process Manager. disables telemetry by patching the Error collection sysmodule (eclct) 0100000000000032 ?
nx-dreport deletes reports https://github.com/Thog/nx-dreport (deprecated)
nx-creport redirects crash report to SD card.
Switch Presence https://github.com/Random0666/SwitchPresence
SlideNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/slidenx-change-joycon-attach-detach-sound.521749/
nx-hbloader https://github.com/switchbrew/nx-hbloader
Ldn_mitm, convert Ad-hoc (local play) to LAN for game without native LAN support. Use with Switch-LAN-Play. https://gbatemp.net/threads/ldn_mitm-play-local-wireless-supported-games-online.525512/ https://github.com/spacemeowx2/ldn_mitm
Theme shuffle, Applies a random NXTheme file at boot. (unreleased yet, announcement post)
Freebird, Switch Clock Speed Control Sysmodule https://gbatemp.net/threads/freebird-switch-clock-speed-control-sysmodule.530641/
Sys-clk, a per-application Switch clock speed control sysmodule https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-clk-under-overclocking-sysmodule.531372/ https://github.com/retronx-team/sys-clk
dmnt:cht (debug monitor) : Atmosphere's cheat engine since v8.5
HID-mitm, a sysmodule allowing the use of any game controllers.  https://gbatemp.net/threads/hid-mitm-rebind-buttons-and-use-custom-gamepads-on-your-switch.535095/
Emuiibo, a sysmodule to hijack and redirect the amiibo NFC receiver with binaries located on SD card https://gbatemp.net/threads/emuiibo-mitming-nfp-services-for-amiibo-emulation.536210/
ams_mitm mod, a custom sysmodule to allow writting to PRODINFO partition when using atmosphere. use it only temporarily for security reasons. https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-custom-sysmodule-for-atmosphere-that-allows-writing-to-prodinfo.541609/
Sys AudioPlayer https://gbatemp.net/threads/sys-audioplayer-background-audio-player-for-the-nintendo-switch.536580/
ReverseNX, switch portable/Dock mode https://gbatemp.net/threads/reversenx-flag-your-console-as-handheld-or-docked.543625/

system

ZeroTwoXCI https://gbatemp.net/threads/team-2168-zerotwoxci-the-xci-installer.518171/
Addubz's Tinfoil https://gbatemp.net/threads/tinfoil-now-with-network-install.515932/ (not official thread?) https://gbatemp.net/threads/tinfoil-title-installer-manager-by-adubbz.511763/
DZ renamed to Blawar's Tinfoil https://gbatemp.net/threads/dz-network-nsp-installer-and-title-key-dumper.519179/ https://github.com/digableinc/tinfoil
NOEXS Remote debugger https://gbatemp.net/threads/noexs-remote-debugger.512668/
Gagorder https://gbatemp.net/threads/gag-order-a-fix-for-supernag.505765/
Horizon NAND dumper https://gbatemp.net/threads/open-source-horizon-nand-dumper.518095/
NSPower https://gbatemp.net/threads/nspower-switch-title-installer-manager-and-more.513485/
Title Deleter https://gbatemp.net/threads/title-deleter.516066/
eXshop https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-exhop-nintendo-switch-title-downloader.508273/
kEx https://gbatemp.net/threads/kex-a-full-system-nand-sd-browser.512679/
NXHactool https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxhactool-hactool-built-as-a-nro-nso-with-libnx.513193/
SwitchIdent https://github.com/joel16/SwitchIdent/releases
SwitchIdentGUI https://github.com/joel16/SwitchIdent/releases
dOPUS https://gbatemp.net/threads/dopus-0-6-nsp-xci-file-installer-and-manager-for-the-switch.520008/ https://github.com/Hidki/dOPUS/releases ---> project renamed to n1dus  https://gbatemp.net/threads/dopus-becomes-n1dus.520780/
NXToolkit https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxtoolkit-nx-team.520289/
BOGInstaller https://github.com/Reisyukaku/BogInstaller/ https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-boginstaller-beta.507793/
Firmware Dumper https://gbatemp.net/threads/firmware-dumper.522522/
BiggestDump (pending firmware dumper by JK_) https://gbatemp.net/threads/biggestdump-open-source-firmware-dumper.524729/ https://github.com/J-D-K/biggestDump
Goldleaf (successor to addubz's original tinfoil) https://gbatemp.net/threads/goldleaf-nintendo-switch-title-installer-manager.527578/ https://github.com/XorTroll/Goldleaf
NXMTP (Media Transfer Protocol), mount all partition in read only over USB MTP https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp.528783/ https://github.com/liuervehc/nxmtp/releases
Incognito, https://gbatemp.net/threads/incognito.531924/
Lithium, simplified version of full featured Blawar's Tinfoil https://github.com/blawar/lithium

tools

ftpd https://gbatemp.net/threads/ftpd-released-for-switch-3-0.497026/
ftpd4SXOS https://github.com/Falki14/ftpd4sxos/releases
ReiNX toolkit https://gbatemp.net/threads/reinx-toolkit.517457/
FreeshopNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/freeshopnx.512121/
Switch Homebrew Appstore https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-homebrew-appstore.493086/
GCDumpTool -> renamed to NXdumpTool https://gbatemp.net/threads/gcdumptool-yet-another-nintendo-switch-game-card-dump-tool.508343/
Generic Mod Manager https://gbatemp.net/threads/generic-mod-manager-a-mod-manager.517626/
To be verified : https://gbatemp.net/threads/custom-cdn-website-for-custom-nsps.516289/
EasyPower https://gbatemp.net/threads/easypower-quick-utility-to-reboot-the-switch.515378/
BootMoix https://gbatemp.net/threads/i-created-a-somewhat-working-cmake-toolchain-setup-for-libnx-and-libtransistor.514521/
Save Master https://gbatemp.net/threads/my-first-hombrew-save-master.511008/
Title Cross https://gbatemp.net/threads/title-cross-folder-modifier-for-layeredfs.507949/
sdmcNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/sdmcnx-open-source-nintendo-switch-file-browser-v0-1-0.510252/
kezplez-nx https://github.com/tesnos/kezplez-nx
kezplez-nx fork https://github.com/shchmue/kezplez-nx , supports the fuses and TSEC being dumped in multiple locations as well as also supporting firmware 6.0. 
Game Redirector [PyNX] https://github.com/Kozlowlw/py-switch
SDFile updater https://github.com/StevenMattera/SDFileUpdater/releases - fork or different https://github.com/tumGER/SDFilesSwitch/tree/v9.0.4/SDFiles/switch/SDFilesUpdater
Shared Font Dumper https://github.com/simonmkwii/SharedFontDumper/releases
XCI dumper (WAIN Cart Dumper NX?) https://gbatemp.net/threads/xci-dumper.506700/
SXOS ROMMENU https://gbatemp.net/threads/sxos-rommenu-nsp-nros.519365/ (extracted ROMMENU nro from the SXOS's boot.dat. Does not run xci without a license; works only with SXOS).
NXsh https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxsh-remote-shell-for-the-nintendo-switch-over-telnet.522317/
Switch Game Card dumper https://gbatemp.net/download/swupdatedumper-nro.34397/ https://github.com/MCMrARM/switch-game-card-dumper
USB to SD file copier for SXOS https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-to-sd-file-copier-for-sx-os.522540/
nx-USB https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-usb.523122/
RCMreboot reboot into RCM from atmosphere 8.1.0+ https://gbatemp.net/threads/rcmreboot-for-atmosphere-0-8-1-reboots-your-switch-to-rcm.524989/
PowerToolNX https://github.com/CVFireDragon/PowerToolsNX/
Lockpick, get and dump prod.keys to SD card https://gbatemp.net/threads/lockpick-switch-key-derivation-homebrew.525575/
Avatool https://gbatemp.net/threads/avatool-homebrew-tool-to-change-avatars.525654/
Kip select, a kip Manager for atmoshphere https://gbatemp.net/threads/kip-select-a-wip-kip-manager-for-atmosphere-fusee.525175/
nxDownload, download file to SD card https://github.com/Dontwait00/nXDownload
UpToDate https://gbatemp.net/threads/uptodate-download-firmwares-for-choidujour-from-your-switch.525708/
FTPc, an FTP Client https://gbatemp.net/threads/ftpc-an-ftp-client.526037/
NxThemes Installer https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-custom-themes-sharing-thread.522213/
Homebrew SD setup, downloads and extracts packages from http://sdsetup.com directly to the switch https://gbatemp.net/download/sdsetup-homebrew-app.35441/
VGedit, text editor https://gbatemp.net/download/vgedit-console-text-editor.35440/ https://github.com/vgmoose/vgedit/releases
NXMTP (Media Transfer Protocol), mount all partitions (read only) and SD card over USB MTP https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxmtp.528783/ https://github.com/liuervehc/nxmtp/releases
BrowseNX, Web Browser applet launcher https://gbatemp.net/threads/browsenx-web-browser-launcher-source.529438/
IPSwitch https://github.com/3096/ipswitch/releases, generate/manage ips patches for atmosphere
Switch Xbox Controller, turn your switch to xbox controller for computer https://github.com/WerWolv98/SwitchXBOXController/releases
Calculator-NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/calculator-nx-mathematics-on-your-switch.530949/ https://github.com/thomleg50/Calculator-NX
Fusée Stater, launches included payloads from homebrew launcher. https://gbatemp.net/threads/fusee-starter-launch-payloads-from-hbl.533211/
SX_Reboot (SXOS only), bypass dongle requirement on reboot. https://gbatemp.net/threads/wain-releases-customized-reboot-to-payload-for-sx-os.534087/
SX Dumper 2.0 (SXOS Only?), dump cartridge to xci and nsp. https://gbatemp.net/threads/tx-presents-sx-dumper-v2-0-0.536369/
AmiiSwap, a GUI Amiibo Manager homebrew for emulation with Emuiibo (nfp mitm sysmodule) https://gbatemp.net/posts/8597869/ https://github.com/FuryBaguette/AmiiSwap/
Shutdown, a payload rebooter homebrew to reload to a console shutting down payload (argon/shutdown.bin) https://gbatemp.net/threads/shutdown-switch.537028/
Kefir Updater, a cfw package (kefir) updater. https://gbatemp.net/threads/kefir-updater.539086/
MM-LINX, Mario Maker 2 Level injector. https://gbatemp.net/threads/mm-linx-super-mario-maker-2-level-injector.542389/ https://tinfoil.io/MarioMaker/
eBookReaderNX, Switch eBook Reader https://github.com/DomRe/eBookReaderNX
EmuMMCConfig, setup atmosphere's emuMMC options directly on the switch. https://gbatemp.net/threads/emummcconfig-atmosphere-emummc-configuration-tool.541137/
Apollo, file explorer for Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/apollo-file-explorer-for-nintendo-switch.543080/
Discross, a discord server connection wrapper, https://gbatemp.net/threads/discross-access-discord-from-switch.545031/

Savegame tools

Svitch https://gbatemp.net/threads/svitch-yet-another-save-file-extractor.506086/
Edizon https://gbatemp.net/threads/edizon-a-save-editor-and-manager-for-horizon.506167/
Save Data Manager https://gbatemp.net/threads/savedata-manager-for-nintendo-switch.514522/
Checkpoint https://github.com/FlagBrew/Checkpoint/releases
JKSV https://github.com/J-D-K/JKSV/releases (savegame and system save manager, also contains additional system tools like NAND dumper, update deleter, process killer, etc.)
Mario Odyssey Save Editor https://github.com/jonyluke/Mario-Odyssey-Save-Editor/releases
BOTW Save Editor https://github.com/Jpe230/BOTW-Save-File-Editor/releases
Y'allAreNUTs https://gbatemp.net/threads/503569/ https://github.com/3096/nut/releases/

media

MikMod Music Visualizer https://gbatemp.net/threads/mikmod-music-visualizer.612222/
NX-Play https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxplay-multimedia-player-for-nintendo-switch.511277/ (deprecated, see PlayerNX)
PlayerNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/playernx-finally-a-poc-homebrew-video-player.517429/
Pixel Painter https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-pixel-painter-simple-drawing-homebrew.497145/
Proof of Concept video player MOD (not homebrew) (illegal) https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-first-homebrew-as-an-nsp-anime-movie-player-for-nintendo-switch-18if.514982/
Web browser (WIP) https://gbatemp.net/threads/my-web-browser-project-for-nintendo-switch.510286/
OrchestriNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/orchestrinx-play-your-favorite-zelda-tunes-now-on-the-switch.504949/
PC game streamers https://gbatemp.net/threads/any-dev-working-on-pc-game-streaming-to-switch.520478/ , https://github.com/kbhomes/moonlight-switch , https://www.reddit.com/r/SwitchHaxing/comments/9mcxti/steam_inhome_streaming_progress_01
Kodi https://github.com/VelocityRa/xbmc/tree/switch
pPlay https://gbatemp.net/threads/pplay-switch-video-player-coming-soon.526187/
in-Home-Switching, stream Windows desktop to switch. https://gbatemp.net/threads/in-home-switching-stream-your-favorite-pc-games-to-your-nintendo-switch.526108/ https://github.com/jakibaki/In-Home-Switching

Laguage interpreters (maybe move to Emulators page?)

NX Python https://gbatemp.net/threads/nx-python-create-python-homebrew-for-the-switch.499150/
   projects using pynx:
   - SwitchGuide Updater https://gbatemp.net/download/switchguide-updater.35260/
   - Generic Mod Manager https://gbatemp.net/threads/generic-mod-manager-a-mod-manager.517626/
   - Switch Media Host https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-media-host-host-your-switch-media-over-lan.526491/
BrewJS https://gbatemp.net/threads/brew-js-make-homebrew-apps-with-javascript.504327/

Other homebrew apps tools

Button tester https://github.com/midstor/Button-Tester/releases
ScreenTester https://github.com/Marice/ScreenTester-NX/releases
many random homebrew or tools? https://github.com/switch-stuff
IRC bot https://github.com/ELY3M/IRC-Bot-for-nintendo-switch

Homebrew Loaders

Bootloaders and payloads

See Switch payloads page.

System Modules

System modules are add-ons in the form of kip files you can add to your CFW.

System tools

File Managers

NX-Shell Work in progress port of 3DShell (Multi purpose file manager) to the Nintendo Switch.

Utilities tools

Other applications

Noexs Remote Debugger

Games

This page may be outdated. Please check https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/List_of_Switch_homebrew_games for a current list of homebrew games for the Switch.

Temporary list, to be sorted into proper categories below:

CorsixTH, Theme hospital game interpreter for the Switch. https://gbatemp.net/threads/corsixth-theme-hospital.537686/ https://github.com/Exvat/CorsixTH/releases
Enigma Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/enigma-switch-v1-12-a-skill-puzzle-game-inspired-by-oxyd.530284/ https://github.com/rsn8887/enigma/
Evolution saved me NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/evolution-saved-me-nx.526181/
Fade to black https://gbatemp.net/threads/fade-to-black.519075/
FlappyBird NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-flappy-bird-nx-a-flappy-bird-clone.527494/
Flappy NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/flappy-nx-flappy-bird-port-for-switch-installable-nsp.516340/
Fruit'y https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-fruity-port-for-nintendo-switch-retroguru-team.497708/#post-7854951
Game example (move to demos page) https://github.com/Dontwait00/game-example/releases
game of line https://github.com/Srynetix/libnx-gol/
GzDoom multiple iWad game interpreter, such as doom/heretic/hexen/etc. https://gbatemp.net/threads/gzdoom-for-switch.538010/, https://github.com/fgsfdsfgs/gzdoom/tree/switch
HamsterNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-hamsters-nx.497713/
HexGem https://gbatemp.net/threads/hexgem-board-game.512540/
Hot Pocolate https://gbatemp.net/threads/hot-pocolate-homebrew-game-alternative-music-visualizer.515039/
Hydra Castle Labyrinth Switch https://github.com/Rinnegatamante/HCL-Switch
InvaderNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/invadersnx-a-space-invaders-type-game.510841/
Julius (Caesar III) port for Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/julius-caesar-iii-port-for-switch.531651/
Jump'n'bump https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-jumpnbump-for-switch-and-vita.531420/
Ken's Labyrinth https://gbatemp.net/threads/kens-labyrinth-enhanced-port-for-nintendo-switch.529434/
kgDoom https://gbatemp.net/threads/old-doom-port-released.492894/
KiriKiri, Port of KiriKiri-compatible Visual Novel game engine (KAG3 format). https://gbatemp.net/threads/kirikiri-for-nintendo-switch-nintendoosuicchino.543188/
Legend of Sword and Fairy https://gbatemp.net/threads/legend-of-sword-and-fairy-freeware-english-1-1.491319/
Löve Potion, lua framework https://love2d.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=84909 https://love2d.org/ 
Love story [love potion] https://gbatemp.net/download/lovestory.35027/
Lugaru https://gbatemp.net/threads/lugaru.528056/
McOsu NX forwarders https://gbatemp.net/threads/mcosu-forwarders.529743/ https://github.com/McKay42/McOsu-NX/issues/1
McOsu NX https://github.com/McKay42/McOsu-NX/
Memory game https://github.com/K3yn/memory-game-nx/releases
Meritous https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-meritous-for-switch.498356/
Minesweeper https://gbatemp.net/threads/minesweeper-nx.518482/
MinesweeperNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/minesweeper-nx.517323/
Mirrormagic https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-rocksndiamonds-and-mirrormagic-games-for-switch.521671/
Mortis Ghost [EasyRPG] https://gbatemp.net/threads/mortis-ghost-off-easyrpg.510092/
NXBlood, port of Nblood (wiiu homebrew), port of Blood (pc game). https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxblood-nblood-on-the-nintendo-switch.534587/
NXEngine-evo (cave story) https://github.com/carstene1ns/nxengine-evo
N(x)Noodles, https://gbatemp.net/threads/n-x-oodles-a-simple-puzzle-game.544258/
NXQuake2 https://gbatemp.net/threads/nxquake2-a-quake-ii-port.517139/
OpenBOR https://gbatemp.net/threads/openbor.499075/
Openfodder https://gbatemp.net/threads/openfodder-switch-cannon-fodder-port.510070/
Open Lara (Tombraider 1 open source engine) https://gbatemp.net/threads/528411/ (no official thread on gbatemp) https://github.com/XProger/OpenLara/
OpenLiero https://gbatemp.net/threads/openliero-port-for-nintendo-switch.509806/ 
OpenMW, Open Morrowind game interpreter. https://gbatemp.net/threads/openmw-for-switch.540250/
OpenTTD (Transport Tycoon Deluxe) for Switch https://gbatemp.net/threads/openttd-transport-tycoon-deluxe-for-switch-v1-0.532941/
Opentyrian https://gbatemp.net/threads/opentyrian-port-for-switch.504650/
Pickr https://github.com/BernardoGiordano/Pickr/tree/master/switch
Pixel shuffle NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/pixel-shuffle-nx.519727/
Pong NX https://github.com/TheKgg/switch-pong
Postal https://gbatemp.net/threads/postal-for-the-nintendo-switch.505234/
Press The Button [PyNX] https://gbatemp.net/threads/press-the-button-a-pynx-game.505326/
PushA NX https://github.com/Maschell/PushA_NX
Quake 3 https://gbatemp.net/threads/ioquake3-nx-an-ioquake3-port.518558/
QuakespasmNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/quakespasmnx-a-better-quake-port.518242/
REminiscence - Flashback port https://gbatemp.net/threads/reminiscence-flashback-engine-for-the-switch.499860/
Rocks’n’Diamonds https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-rocksndiamonds-and-mirrormagic-games-for-switch.521671/
Scary Maze Game https://github.com/simontime/MazeNX/releases
SDL Lopan (mahjong solitaire) https://github.com/Nop90-Switch/SDLLopan-SWITCH/releases
sdlpong https://github.com/I-EAT-CHEEZE-YO/switch_sdl_pong/releases
SDLPoP https://gbatemp.net/threads/sdlpop-an-open-source-port-of-prince-of-persia-for-switch.503754/
Simon NX https://github.com/K3yn/simon-nx/
SlitherlinkNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/slitherlinknx.521843/ https://github.com/Tardigrade-nx/SlitherlinkNX
Snake [Love Potion] https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebrew-snake-port-lovepotion.498467/
Snake sdl https://gbatemp.net/threads/snake-sdl-switch-v1-0-0.507039/
Snakey NX [Love Potion] https://gbatemp.net/threads/my-first-homebrew-game-snakey-nx.537838/
Sonic robo Blast 2 + Kart https://gbatemp.net/threads/sonic-robo-blast-2-kart-for-switch.530856/
Space game NX https://github.com/vgmoose/spacenx
SudokuNX https://gbatemp.net/threads/sudokunx-a-sudoku-game-for-the-nintendo-switch.510830/
Tetriswitch https://gbatemp.net/threads/tetriswitch-a-tetris-clone-for-the-switch.498481/#post-7870466
The legend of zelda - Mystery of Solarus DX https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-dx-solarus-engine.500222/
TicTacToe nx https://gbatemp.net/threads/alpha-tictactoe-for-nx.497196/
Tiles NX https://github.com/Cid2mizard/Tiles_NX/releases
Til NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/touch-game-til-nx.526417/
Til NX https://github.com/Manurocker95/TIL_NX/releases
T-Rekt NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-t-rekt-nx.527283/
T-Rekt NX https://github.com/Manurocker95/T-Rekt-NX/releases
What's in the box https://github.com/Manurocker95/WhatsInTheBoxNX/releases
Wiiero Switch (Open Liero?) https://github.com/KeeganatorP/wiiero-switch
Wolf4SDL, Wolfenstein3D port https://gbatemp.net/threads/wolfenstein-3d-port.508755/ https://github.com/keeganatorr/Wolf4SDL-Switch/releases
Xash3D Half-Life goldsource engine port https://gbatemp.net/threads/xash3d-half-life-custom-goldsrc-engine-for-switch.522848/ https://github.com/switchports/xash3d-switch/releases

Game Engines

Adventure

Arcade

Board

Fighting

Platformer

Puzzle

Racing

RPG

Shooter

Emulators

Temporary list, please help sorting them to proper categories and into nice Tables

consoles/gaming devices

LaiNES https://gbatemp.net/threads/laines-a-cycle-accurate-nes-emulator.505010/
pNES https://gbatemp.net/threads/pnes-portable-nes-emulator.533713/
pSNES https://gbatemp.net/threads/psnes-switch-snes9x-port.507847/
pFBA https://gbatemp.net/threads/pfba-final-burn-alpha.497188/
VBA-Next https://gbatemp.net/threads/vba-next-for-switch-works-4-1.504947/
RetroArch Libnx https://gbatemp.net/threads/development-thread-retroarch-libnx.505672/ https://gbatemp.net/threads/retroarch-switch.492920/
  retroarch cores : gearboy, picrodrive, Virtual Jaguar, beetlePSX, gambatte, snes9x 2010 nx, fceu mm, genesis plus gx, mame, mame2000, Mupen64 (beta with dynarec support), and a lot more. See thread for full core list.
Dolphin https://gbatemp.net/threads/wip-dolphin-emulator-for-the-switch-by-jhiral.510424/
Glide64 https://gbatemp.net/threads/pre-release-glide64-emulator.518910/
ScummVM https://gbatemp.net/threads/scummvm.500178/
MAME-NX https://gbatemp.net/threads/mame-nx-0-72-release.515544/
DeSmuME-NX (abandoned) https://gbatemp.net/threads/desmume-nx-wip-ds-emulator-for-switch.504248/ then https://gbatemp.net/threads/desmume-nx-w-laproxs-vertical-mod-ds-emulator.510205/
DeSmuME-NX (also abandoned) : https://gbatemp.net/threads/not-really-a-release-desmume-with-jit.527435/ https://github.com/RSDuck/desmume-nx
MelonDs https://gbatemp.net/threads/melonds-for-switch.518300/
mGBA https://gbatemp.net/threads/mgba-builds-now-available.518291/
NESalizer https://gbatemp.net/threads/nesalizer-successor-to-laines.516467/
PCSX-ReARMed port https://gbatemp.net/threads/pcsx-rearmed-port.512289/
GdkGBA https://gbatemp.net/threads/gameboy-advance-emulator-port-gdkgba-works-on-5-0.504186/
Khedgb https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbc-emulator-port-khedgb-works-on-5-0.503969/
chip8-nx https://gbatemp.net/threads/chip8-nx-chip8-emulator-for-nintendo-switch.505085/
neopop https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-neopop-sdl-for-switch.499206/#post-7884164
Brainfuck interpreter https://github.com/TheKgg/switch-brainfuck
Amiga https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-amiga-emulator-uae4all2-for-switch.522539/
NoiES https://gbatemp.net/threads/noies-for-switch-nes-emu.534983/ https://github.com/Hydr8gon/NoiES
PS2 (through L4T linux) https://gbatemp.net/threads/play-ps2-emulator-is-running-on-the-nintendo-switch.538600/
XBox (through L4T Linux) https://gbatemp.net/threads/xqemu-xbox-emulator-on-switch.537978/ (preview)
Dreamcast https://gbatemp.net/threads/reicast-dreamcast-emulator-for-switch-horizon-alpha.538394/
PSSPP, standalone version (not retroarch core) https://gbatemp.net/threads/ppsspp-switch-standalone-beta.544071/ https://github.com/m4xw/ppsspp/tree/standalone

computer/OS

Bochs, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bochs, running win95 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhGeq_sht5w
Android, https://gbatemp.net/threads/unofficial-android-port-shown-running-on-a-nintendo-switch.532182/ https://gitlab.com/ByLaws/android_device_nintendo_switch

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Consoles

Handhelds

Multi platform emulators

Other devices and OS

Arcade emulators

Demos

Hello world!

Simple programs which only prints text on screen. A Hello world! is the first thing done in hacking to verify a device can succesfully be tempered with.

Demoscenes

Demoscenes are scripted media (animation and sound) to demonstrate the device's capabilities and the developer's coding prowess. User interaction is not always required nor affecting the program's behavior.

Other Demos and Tests

Many homebrew are only small tests to see how to display a picture, or test a button pressing interface. These can be used to learn when you are new to homebrew development.

*Draft page* please help improving and fixing missing information.

List of Switch's Exploits

Jamais vu

Jamais vu exploit a warmboot vulnerability in the TrustZone to allow code execution.

PegaSwitch

PegaSwitch exploit a vulnerability in the Internet navigator WebKit module. PegaSwitch does not allow homebrew launching.

PegaSwitch is triggered by using a computer's program serving as DNS server.

Nereba

released in April 2019, this exploit is compatible with old firmwares 1.0.0 to 3.0.0 only.

It's exploiting a warm boot RAM access vulnerability which allows the console to reboot from OFW to any Fusée Gelée payloads using the web applet.

Déjà vu

Déjà vu was an old known but unreleased exploit. It has finally been released in April 2019.

Compatible firmwares from 1.0.0 up to 4.1.0. The vulnerability was only partially fixed in 6.0.0. The vulnerability was kept secret as long as it wasn't fully fixed in eventuality that it could be useful later to exploit units with patched known exploits.

Nintendo definitely fixed that vulnerability in 2019 with firmware 8.x

Fusée gelée

(en: Frozen Space Rocket)

Fusée gélée exploit a vulnerability in the Recovery mode of the Nintendo Switch, allowing early code execution on the console. The Recovery mode is launched before Horizon OS, the switch's operating system (the user interface).

A simplified graphical representation of the launch sequence:

Cold boot > Recovery mode > Boot loader > Horizon OS

This might not be the exact launch sequence, but it's good enough to get a quick understanding of what happens before the main console's interface is displayed.

Fusée Gelée runs in the Recovery mode step and allows code execution before the Boot loader. It can be used to either:

• Run standalone applications (key dumpers, display console information, etc.),
• Replace the bootloader and allows launching of custom OS running on native tegra chipset (Linux, Lakka, etc.)
• Act as a bootloader and launches Horizon OS, stock (OFW) or with temporary memory patches (CFW),

Q. Why use Fusée gelée to boot an official firmware?

A. The official Nintendo's bootloader is responsible for checking and burning eFuse. eFuses are burned when upgrading the firmware to prevent you to downgrade your console. Horizon checks how many eFuses has been burned, if it doesn't match the expected eFuse number the OS will refuse to launch. Bypassing the official bootloader prevents eFuse burning when booting a higher (official or patched) firmware version, allowing the user to return to the lowest installed fused firmware (eMMC restoration or firmware downgrade).

Boot modes

There are different Boot Modes the console can access: Normal launch, Recovery mode, Maintenance mode, Safe mode. Fusée gelée uses the Recovery Mode, commonly called "RCM".

Recovery mode

The console enters this Recovery mode for three different reasons:

• The internal memory is corrupted or the entire eMMC board is missing ;
• The bootloader program is corrupted ;
• A specific key combination is pressed on cold boot : with the console fully shutdown, keep pressed both Vol+ while bridging right joycon's pin 10 with Ground (with pin1, 7 or 9) and switch on the console.

Entering this recovery mode (RCM) puts the console on a black screen, where the console waits for USB sent signed commands for secure communication. Fusée gelée uses a vulnerability in the command verification process to send non signed data and execute unsigned code.

This vulnerability has been fixed on consoles sold after june 2018.

Maintenance mode

There is another menu called Recovery Mode, also known as Maintenance Mode. The maintenance mode is part of the Horizon OS, and can be launched after RCM, for example, after choosing which firmware to launch from Hekate in RCM.

It has an onscreen menu to update the console, format and delete user preferences, or just exit and launch Horizon OS. Additionally, entering this menu automatically clears temporarily downloaded files, such as a complete or partial system update.

A different pressed buttons combination is used to boot into this menu.

Console power OFF : keep pressed Vol+ and Vol-, press and release Power button
or
Just after selecting Launch Firmware from RCM's custom bootloader : keep pressed Vol+ and Vol-

Accessing this Maintenance mode screen has the effect of deleting temporary downloaded update files and stop displaying the update nag on Horizon OS.

Safe mode

Safe mode is used to boot Horizon OS using a slightly different firmware. You can see this mode like booting into Windows' safe mode on your computer to disable drivers and network configuration to resolve conflicts.

There is no reason to use this mode for homebrew or Fusée Gelée. For more information, read switchbrew's boot modes page.

Usage

When the console is in RCM, waiting for USB data reception, you can use a payload launcher to send a non signed payload binaries (program) to the Switch.

There are different payload launchers program (on computers, Phones or standalone dongles), and different payload binaries which can be sent to the console.

• Fully shutdown the console (not in sleep mode)
• Launch RCM (shortcut joycon pin10 with any GND pin, press Vol+ and power button)
• Plug your Nintendo Switch through USB OTG compatible device (computer, phone or dongle)
• Run the payload Launcher and select the payload to send to the console, or let the dongle do it automatically.

A list of Fusée Gelée Code launchers, dongles and payloads are available here

See also

• List of Switch development tools
• List of Switch PC utilities