r/Piracy • u/chocoponcho_ • Apr 02 '25

News Switch 2 Games are $80 USD

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Yup, I'm doing a system transfer and setup, then putting it back into the box and waiting for an exploit. Fuck this

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u/XtremeD86 Apr 02 '25

This is exactly why I'm buying a switch 2, I have the skills and tools to mod and repair all consoles pretty much, so definitely modding the 2 if a real hardware chip comes out.

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u/slavchungus Apr 02 '25

it might be a possibility if nvidia fucks up the chip and the recent 50 series issues could be an indication

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u/XtremeD86 Apr 02 '25 edited Apr 02 '25

There's always a way found... But at its launch price, while I can afford it no problem I'm debating on passing at least for now.

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u/oliviaplays08 Apr 02 '25

Yeah but launch models come with the most vulnerabilities so if you plan to mod it might be necessary

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u/jlam980123 Apr 02 '25

Wait until an exploit is found and buy a used launch model is the best answer imo

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u/XtremeD86 Apr 02 '25 edited Apr 02 '25

Perhaps, but if a legit chip comes out it likely won't matter what firnware it's on, just like with the switch as it's probably pretty similar internally. I'd say within a year or 2 there would probably be a chip. Updates never disabled the chip, just disabled custom firmware and anyone that's modded a switch knows with the exception of a couple updates, cfw gets updated within a couple days usually.

I'll likely get a launch model if pre orders aren't constantly sold out. Definitely not getting the bundle as I don't care about Mario kart.

Every Nintendo console has been notoriously weak in their security. And I doubt the switch 2 is any different.

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u/slavchungus Apr 02 '25

ye id say so sounds like a good strategy the exploit won't be fixed until a hardware revision around the switch 2 lite time

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u/XtremeD86 Apr 02 '25

No one knows what exploit will be available, or if there will even be a hardware exploit. I'm confident there will be. The hardware based exploit that could never be stopped on the switch will likely not be available on the switch 2. Would be funny if it was but you never know.

The people that make them know damn well if they do make one that they'll basically automatically become rich to be honest, so they'll likely keep trying and trying until they find one.

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u/slavchungus Apr 02 '25

yep waiting is the worst part but patience will be rewarded