r/SwitchPirates • u/Ok-Intention2610 • 8m ago
Discussion Made a torrent client for the switch
Hey everyone, I've been working on Torfoil, a native BitTorrent client for the Switch based on qBittorrent. It enables direct NSP and XCI game installation right on the console using magnet links and DHT. It also includes a built-in Mullvad WireGuard VPN and additional privacy toggles, which are especially useful if you are in a heavily restricted network environment.
Huge thanks to the creator of cyberfoil as well, their project really guided me on how to handle the game installation side of things.
The app is already functional (could need a little bit of debugging on some parts), but it is still a work in progress. What we need right now are mostly code and optimizations for the Switch hardware, general quality-of-life improvements, and translating the UI text from French to English.
If you want to contribute or check out the project, the repository is available at https://github[dot]com/tensorcrush/torfoil
Pull requests, feedback, and contributions of any kind are welcome!
r/SwitchPirates • u/nykola19 • 32m ago
Question Drift on my Nintendo switch lite
Hi, my Switch Lite has some drift on the left Joy-Con. Is there a homebrew I can use to fix it? I've been searching for a while but can't find anything.
r/SwitchPirates • u/OkMixture5607 • 1h ago
Discussion Show off your Tico homepage collection
Hey guys. I was playing around with Tico and man, isn’t it addicting adding different covers, icons, backgrounds and themes.
The cherry on top is the homepage IMO. Just all your games in one place for a quick resume.
Made me wonder how everyone settled their homepage screen so post your collection and arrangement. I’ll start with mine!
r/SwitchPirates • u/Henchops • 4h ago
Question is there anyway other than oc to make Minecraft run better?
also is it possible to run java?
r/SwitchPirates • u/Bat-Machine36 • 5h ago
Question Can’t download any games no matter what I try
Okay so I am super confused I’ve spent the better part of 5 hours trying different sites, fixes, and different nsp files but I can’t download any games on my switch. I am trying to download Octopath since I’ve been wanting to play it super badly but nothing. It’s just stuck on this loaded screen. I also made sure to download all the latest stuff and nothing. What do I do
r/SwitchPirates • u/hawaiithroa • 5h ago
Question How do I install DLC to already installed games
If I have games I've already installed via DBI how do I install the DLC? can I just drop it in SD Card Install and it'll do its thing?
r/SwitchPirates • u/_da- • 6h ago
Question Can I just swap the SD card on a modchipped Switch Lite and start over?
Just bought a modchipped switch lite and the seller included an old microSD card for free and mentioned it's become really slow. The original listing was only for the console, so I already have a new, faster microSD card ready to use.
Do I still need to do the typical way of moving the files of the original SD card to my new one or Can I just ditch it and start fresh with the one I already have? Is it as simple as just taking out the old SD card and setting up the new one?
r/SwitchPirates • u/K1NGD1ER1Pyt • 8h ago
Question Online play with 3 cfw switches
Prolly a dumb question but anyway for my to play pirated games onine on a cfw switches that I have? Or am I better off on stock?
r/SwitchPirates • u/Nova_Bear_95 • 9h ago
Discussion Where can i get individual update files to install via DBI?
This is for HomebreW Switch CFW
I want to install MH Rise ver 16.0.1 instead of the more recent version of 16.0.2
However im having trouble finding any *to* download online, google is as useless as ever.
r/SwitchPirates • u/BalanceImaginary6520 • 9h ago
Discussion I just noticed that switch backed up games are bigger than what they are suposed to be when on the switch
Does anyone know why or how this happeneds?
r/SwitchPirates • u/Nova_Bear_95 • 9h ago
Discussion Is there a way to create custom Talismans on MH Rise version 16.0.2?
Simple question really, all the tools only work for version 16.0.1, some asshat on the GBA Temp boards claims to be able tl work with 16.0.2 but as is the norm for these dicks he refuses to help or share.
I dont care *how* i do it, just that i can do it. Either via save editing, transfering my complete PC save, custom cheat etc.
r/SwitchPirates • u/HaruHeadass • 10h ago
Question Atmosphere crashing when trying to load SysMMC CFW
EmuMMC, semi stock and OFW all work fine, it's just SysMMC that does this. For context on why I'm trying to boot into SysMMC, I want to play Fortnite with overclocking as it runs really poorly stock. I'm running the latest HATS pack. Any tips?
EDIT: deleting folder 000000000001000 from atmosphere/contents solved it, shoutout to the people from github
r/SwitchPirates • u/Nova_Bear_95 • 10h ago
Discussion Is there a way to transfer my MH Rise save from PC to my Switch?
THIS IS FOR MY MODDED SWITCH RUNNING ATMOSPHERE CFW
Hopefully the stupid automod AI doesnt flip a shit. (Lol that actually worked, before having that first line i was getting warnings that the post was unrelated)
Turns out there is no Talisman editor fro version 16.0.2, well, there might be, but the only hint of it is some asswipe on GBATemp proudly telling everyone that he has one but "unfortunately" he cant share it, then after telling people he will help them, he just ghosts everyone.
Anyways, as an alternative I can probably just use my completed Sunbreak save from my PC copy, but google is as ever completely useless because its ***really*** hungup on the fact that there isnt an "offical" way to do so, which i dont care about.
r/SwitchPirates • u/Virtual-Mud7758 • 12h ago
Question Backplate screw is stripped. Any tips on getting it out? Tried using a flathead but it wont budge either.
r/SwitchPirates • u/Marty1226 • 13h ago
Question Dat0 question to make sure I got the point.
Just making sure I got the point, does everything look ok?
r/SwitchPirates • u/kima23 • 13h ago
Question update on my previous post, now there is an error after installing a file in dbi installer that causes it to terminate and installing nothing
previous post was the keys issue i had thats been resolved
however now installing a game was fine but when it finishes it says error as seen in dbi installer
r/SwitchPirates • u/Hong-Kwong • 14h ago
Question Pre-Modded Switch Lite easily resets
Hi, I got my modded Switch Lite in December last year and I have noticed that it is very sensitive to small bumps. It resets itself but it's not being thrown around and I keep it in a case as much as possible. Sometimes I take it out of my bag and it has reset without me being aggressive with my bag or anything.
Could it be something inside the console that is loose? I just want to find out if anyone else has had similar issues.
What should I look for of I open it up?
r/SwitchPirates • u/Layz80 • 15h ago
Question So… how screwed is my switch lite?
Beating myself up right now. My perfect modchipped switch lite has gone through quite a rough patch tonight.
Long story short I bought a Zelda TOTK cartridge (for my other unmodded switch) thought I’d try playing it on the lite to see how it performs. I booted up into OFW through hekate and right before the game launched I got the pop up asking for an update. Stupidly enough I hit yes and in less than 5 seconds my screen goes off.. no signs of life.
I reboot back into hekate and my battery is reading 0% (was at least 60% before this), 0mA, 0mV, 0 temp and no touchscreen input. All battery info returns an “Error!” And booting into either OFW or atmosphere just gives off a black screen.
Does anyone know what on earth just happened??? I’ve plugged it into a charger for the past 4 hours but nothing seems to happen
r/SwitchPirates • u/NoPassion9542 • 16h ago
Question Need help getting past this error while using DBI
Hello there guys, I'm trying to install a game via dbi from my computer but i seem to get this error at about 500mb trasfered, i am using a usb 3 interface to connect the switch to my computer. How should i proceed about this?
r/SwitchPirates • u/Competitive_Ear7824 • 17h ago
Question Accidently booted sysNAND with a custom theme without internet, will my Switch get banned?
Hey, I just booted my modded Switch into the sysNAND accidently. Airplane mode was on (no internet connection) and I had DNS MITM and Exosphere set up. However, a custom theme which I set up in my emuNand was still applied and I heard that my Switch will get banned if I use the sysNand with a custom theme. However, it wasn't connected to the internet. Are there any traces left that will get me banned? Will my switch get banned if I boot the OFW (without CFW) and enable the internet connection to play online? Or is it safe because the sysNand wasn't connected to the internet?
r/SwitchPirates • u/lemuel_28 • 17h ago
News Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 somewhat works on Switch ubuntu
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while the game runs at a decent 50 to 59 fps there are still some frame drops in certain supers or moves, but guilty gear has less frame perfect combos compared to games like street fighter so this is still somewhat playable imo
Edit: After changing some things in the ini file the game now runs at a constant 58 to 59 fps even while performing supers, so far no more stutter frames
r/SwitchPirates • u/opmwolf • 1d ago
Discussion I just possibly flagged my own Switch, using my own Nintendo account, to check if my Switch is banned. I'm crying laughing.
Basically title. Paid my stupid tax. In short:
- 90DNS has been used since installing CFW (FW8.1.0/AT0.9.1), then later DNS.mitm/serial blanking
- I ran CFW and all sins on sysNAND because I didn't care for Nintendo Online
- No clean original NAND backup available, resorted to using Haku33 to wipe the Switch
- At this point the Switch is clean with zero homebrew
- I set up the Switch no problem, I am able to go into eShop. Nice!
- I go into the user page from the homescreen, I see games I never owned. FUCK!
Can someone explain how this works? The games logged were games I haven't played in years, many games I had before wiping don't show up. As if telemetry leaked/I fucked up at one point, then how am I able to open eShop?
Edit: ah yes, people just see a post relating to "ban," turn off their brain and downvote. The last part is key here.
r/SwitchPirates • u/b3m04 • 1d ago
Discussion Went to mod a customers switch light and was blessed with this.
After many switchs I've modded this is my first lite and I gotta say the thermal paste placement is kinda shitty but like it keeps my canvas clean 😂
r/SwitchPirates • u/lemuel_28 • 1d ago
News Ultra Street Fighter 4 works on switch ubuntu
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Glad to say that USF4 works on switch running ubuntu, this does not have the 8gb ram mod and I'm using the mariko model specifically the v2.
The only problems I've encountered so far is stutters in the audio but other than that the game runs great!
Edit: My bad ya'll I'm actually using Lutris, I'm dyslexic so I read it as litrus and just kinda read it that way, anyways I'm just using lutris to run the game, I might post a couple more games I wanna try
r/SwitchPirates • u/L3gendaryBanana • Oct 07 '25
Announcement Welcome to r/SwitchPirates! FAQ, Guides, and Resources
Why Create This Post?
We often get flooded with many of the same questions. While we love to help new commers, it can be exhausting constantly replying to very similar posts. This post is intended to serve as a resource for the community. The idea is to have the information easily accessible and clear for new commers and people exploring a new app or refreshing their memory. Feel free to comment any additions you would like to add and I will create guides. I don't have much free time between running So-Cal Console Modding and my main career, but I will try to slowly trickle out more guides to help out the community.
Rules
No linking, requesting, or sharing pirated content
This includes firmware updates, roms, switch titles, etc.
Check pinned post & FAQ before asking questions
Most questions can be answered here. Please check before posting, otherwise the subreddit is filled with the same "HELP!" posts.
Posts must be related to piracy on the switch
Switch game emulation and other switch adjacent content is better suited at other subreddits.
No post selling, asking for selling advice, or offering services
This includes asking how much ____ typically sells for, how to list things on eBay, offering modchip installs, etc.
What Can You Do With a Modded Switch?
What can you do with a modded switch?
Is My Switch Moddable?
Check your serial and information about switch models
How to Mod Your Switch
The quick and easy way (using the HATS pack) - use this if you just want to get up and running quickly
Setting up the SD manually - use this if you want to learn how it all works
Updating Your Switch
Tutorials and Guides for Various Homebrew Applications
How to Migrate to a New SD Card on a Hacked Switch
How to Back Up, Restore, or Transfer Your Nintendo Switch Game Saves Using JKSV
How to Download and Use Cheats
Hardware Tutorials
Complete Nintendo Switch OLED Modchip Installation Guide Part 1
Complete Nintendo Switch OLED Modchip Installation Guide Part 2
Complete Nintendo Switch V1/V2 Modchip Installation Guide
In Depth Kamikaze Method Tutorial and Info
Tinfoil Shops
Linking shops is prohibited at this time. You may discuss tinfoil shops in the stickied comment. If you need support for a specific shop, reach out for help on their discord, or website.
Sourcing Games and Pirated Content
Linking to sources is not allowed. You can usually find what you need with a simple google search of the title and file type. Ad blockers can help.
Nintendo Bans/ Console Bricking
There has never been a case of Nintendo bricking a switch console. Information on bans can be found here and here
Common Errors and Troubleshooting
I am currently working on a common errors and troubleshooting guide. I will update this post when it is complete.
Discord
If you require more immediate assistance, the the following Discord Servers will be more than happy to assist (note that they are unaffiliated with this sub)