The Nintendo Switch flash cart that was shown off in a video shared online last month apparently cannot be blocked by Nintendo with a simple firmware update, according to a recent report.
Twitter/X user @AfterTimeX, the same user who shared the aforementioned video, provided some new information on the flash cart. Apparently, backups created before the release of the Mig Switch will not be compatible with the flash cart, as it uses a slightly different format for unknown reasons.
Some of the flash cart beta testers also provided some new information on online play, which currently works without issues by using the Cert/UID of a real game never shared with anyone. Once the flash cart is out, however, it is likely this trick will no longer work for obvious reasons.
While confirming this Nintendo Switch flash cart will be compatible with all currently available console models, it was also confirmed that Nintendo won't be able to block it with a firmware update, as the product has been designed to be conveniently upgradable.
More Details Has Been Uncovered About the First Switch Flashcart
After some digging around by our @AfterTimeX journalists, it was discovered that the “Switch Flashcart” in fact has a name, “Mig Switch” and they agreed to answer a few of our questions about some points that… pic.twitter.com/kQtXdSNg7E
— After Time X (@AfterTimeX) December 27, 2023
As for who is developing and manufacturing this Nintendo Switch flash cart, no one can say, but there's a good chance that Team Xecuter is behind it. A new video shared today on YouTube by Modern Vintage Gamer suggests how the team and Gary Bowser, who was released from prison last year for good behavior but has yet to pay ten million dollars back to Nintendo, may be involved.
The Nintendo Switch flash cart Mig-Switch will launch on a yet-to-be-confirmed release date.
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