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[https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/super-everdrive-x6.html Super EverDrive X6] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($100+) Has a small FPGA to emulate DSP chips. A relatively inexpensive step up from the X5 if you only want to play Pilotwings or Mario Kart and don't want to pay more than double for the FXPAK/SD2SNES. | [https://krikzz.com/our-products/cartridges/super-everdrive-x6.html Super EverDrive X6] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($100+) Has a small FPGA to emulate DSP chips. A relatively inexpensive step up from the X5 if you only want to play Pilotwings or Mario Kart and don't want to pay more than double for the FXPAK/SD2SNES. | ||
− | SD2SNES Rev. X: A hybrid of the original SD2SNES and SD2SNES Pro designs, this is the predominant lazy clone | + | SD2SNES Rev. X: A hybrid of the original SD2SNES and SD2SNES Pro designs, this is the predominant lazy clone flashcart that you'll find on Aliexpress, Amazon, and random "retro" stores. Same great compatibility as "genuine" (ie. built to the open-source specs by Ikari or KRIKzz) flashcarts, but may have random minor issues from earlier hardware revisions like bad MSU-1 volume balance, and don't expect any updates or help if something goes wrong. |
==NeoGeo AES== | ==NeoGeo AES== | ||
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===Wii Mini=== | ===Wii Mini=== | ||
− | *[https://wii.hacks.guide/bluebomb BlueBomb] <sup>(SM)</sup>: An exploit that takes advantage of a flaw in the Wii and Wii mini's Bluetooth libraries. | + | *[https://wii.hacks.guide/bluebomb BlueBomb] <sup>(SM)</sup>: An exploit that takes advantage of a flaw in the Wii and Wii mini's Bluetooth libraries. Requires the use of a Bluetooth-enabled Linux system to deliver its payload (although the Linux environment can be live-booted from a flash drive instead of being installed directly to the host machine).<br />This is the only exploit that works for the Wii mini, and even on the original Wii it can enable recovery from certain bricks, such as a banner brick. However, while BlueBomb can be used as a general exploit on the original Wii, this is very much not recommended as there are better and simpler exploits available that don't require a specific host OS. |
==Wii U== | ==Wii U== | ||
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An exploit was found early in the Switch's launch which not only made it vulnerable but [https://www.ktemkin.com/faq-fusee-gelee/ multiple NVIDIA Tegra devices] also. Since then Nintendo has released patched versions of the Switch which are currently "unhackable" at the moment. You can find out if it's been patched by [https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-informations-by-serial-number-read-the-first-post-before-asking-questions.481215/ the serial number]. Be warned that Nintendo is especially obnoxious about hunting down softmodders on the Switch. Assume you <b>will</b> be console banned if you use CFW, especially if you pirate. | An exploit was found early in the Switch's launch which not only made it vulnerable but [https://www.ktemkin.com/faq-fusee-gelee/ multiple NVIDIA Tegra devices] also. Since then Nintendo has released patched versions of the Switch which are currently "unhackable" at the moment. You can find out if it's been patched by [https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-informations-by-serial-number-read-the-first-post-before-asking-questions.481215/ the serial number]. Be warned that Nintendo is especially obnoxious about hunting down softmodders on the Switch. Assume you <b>will</b> be console banned if you use CFW, especially if you pirate. | ||
− | [ | + | [https://sx.xecuter.com SX Pro by Team Xecuter] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$60) - A dongle that launches its own custom firmware and attaches to the charging port of the Switch. Useful for launching backups and homebrew applications. It works on any Switch that hasn't been patched or was released before June 2018. Ironically the product itself contains an anti-piracy measure that "bricks" the system if you try to reverse-engineer the dongle <ref name="SX OS DRM">https://torrentfreak.com/team-xecutor-piracy-code-has-drm-can-brick-your-nintendo-switch-180628/</ref>. That and the fact that it contains stolen code from other open-sourced projects have left Team Xecuter with a bad image in the homebrew community. Even better is the fact that two of the people leading Team Xecuter were [https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/two-members-notorious-videogame-piracy-group-team-xecuter-custody arrested by the U.S. Federal Government], so it may become harder to order their stuff online. |
− | [http://web.archive.org/web/20201028024756/https://team-xecuter.com/sx-core-sx-lite-review-and-test-samples-are-underway/ Xecuter SX Core/Lite] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($?) - A modchip that solders onto the SoC of the Nintendo Switch, which works on Switch units that have been patched from software (RCM) exploits, including Switch Lite. Discontinued | + | [http://web.archive.org/web/20201028024756/https://team-xecuter.com/sx-core-sx-lite-review-and-test-samples-are-underway/ Xecuter SX Core/Lite] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($?) - A modchip that solders onto the SoC of the Nintendo Switch, which works on Switch units that have been patched from software (RCM) exploits, including Switch Lite. Discontinued as the manufacturer, Team Xecuter, has been dismissed due to legal issues. |
[https://wololo.net/2022/02/17/how-to-hack-your-nintendo-switch-2022-edition-hwfly-and-sx-clones-rcm-oled-unpatched-vs-patched-trying-to-clear-it-up-for-you/ Hwfly] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$100+) - The clone of the Xecuter SX Core/Lite chip. This chip even supports the Nintendo Switch OLED model, but could only launch Atmosphère rather than Xecuter SXOS, and the quality control is a bit problematic. | [https://wololo.net/2022/02/17/how-to-hack-your-nintendo-switch-2022-edition-hwfly-and-sx-clones-rcm-oled-unpatched-vs-patched-trying-to-clear-it-up-for-you/ Hwfly] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$100+) - The clone of the Xecuter SX Core/Lite chip. This chip even supports the Nintendo Switch OLED model, but could only launch Atmosphère rather than Xecuter SXOS, and the quality control is a bit problematic. | ||
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[https://www.xkit.xyz/rcmloader/ RCMloader ONE] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$20) - It's a dongle similar to the SX Pro, it can load three different payloads: Atmosphere, ReiNX, and SXOS. It will only work if your Switch hasn't been patched (aka purchased before June 2018). | [https://www.xkit.xyz/rcmloader/ RCMloader ONE] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$20) - It's a dongle similar to the SX Pro, it can load three different payloads: Atmosphere, ReiNX, and SXOS. It will only work if your Switch hasn't been patched (aka purchased before June 2018). | ||
− | [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere Atmosphère] <sup>(HM/SM)</sup> - CFW for the Switch. Currently supports firmware up to | + | [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere Atmosphère] <sup>(HM/SM)</sup> - CFW for the Switch. Currently supports firmware up to 4.1.0, though an exploit has been found for firmware 4.2.0-7.0.1 no usable code has been released for it. [https://switch.homebrew.guide/index This guide] appears to be the easiest to follow to install CFW. |
− | [https:// | + | [https://reinx.guide/ ReiNX] <sup>(HM/SM)</sup> - Another CFW for the Switch. Again, similar install situation as mentioned before (unpatched, low firmware, etc.). This one appears to be developing an easier way of loading backups. |
− | [https://migswitch.com/ Mig Switch] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($64.04) - First ever flashcart for Switch. Requires game dumps with certifications and cartridge ID, which public cartridge dumps don't have. Has no menu system and switches games by ejecting and then inserting back. Unable to run homebrews. | + | [https://migswitch.com/ Mig Switch] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($64.04) - First ever flashcart for Switch. Requires game dumps with certifications and cartridge ID, which public cartridge dumps don't have. Has no menu system and switches games by ejecting and then inserting back. Unable to run homebrews. |
[http://migdiy.com/ MigDIY] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($64.83) - Modified Mig Switch which supports switching games by touch gesture. | [http://migdiy.com/ MigDIY] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($64.83) - Modified Mig Switch which supports switching games by touch gesture. | ||
Switch hacking is still being worked on, so be sure to stay up-to-date on any new information. | Switch hacking is still being worked on, so be sure to stay up-to-date on any new information. | ||
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==Master System== | ==Master System== | ||
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==Saturn== | ==Saturn== | ||
+ | <strike>[http://www.segastyle.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=76 PCB v3] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($40, For Saturn models: Model 1 and Model 2 64pin IC)</strike> (Dead link) | ||
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+ | <strike>[http://www.segastyle.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=73 SSIC8B] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($37, For Saturn models: Model 2 32pin IC and Model 2 Sanyo)</strike> (Dead link) | ||
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<strike>Rhea <sup>(HM)</sup> From the creator of the GDEmu. Works with 20-pin Saturn models.</strike> | <strike>Rhea <sup>(HM)</sup> From the creator of the GDEmu. Works with 20-pin Saturn models.</strike> | ||
<strike>Phoebe <sup>(HM)</sup> From the creator of the GDEmu. Works with 21-pin Saturn models.</strike> | <strike>Phoebe <sup>(HM)</sup> From the creator of the GDEmu. Works with 21-pin Saturn models.</strike> | ||
− | [https://satiator.net/ Satiator] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($259) | + | [https://satiator.net/ Satiator] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($259) Expensive, but works on any Saturn without invasive mods, doesn't replace the optical drive and has high compatibility. Fits in the MPEG decoder card slot, so it doesn't work with VCDs or the few games that require the decoder. |
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[https://shop.fenrir-ode.fr/ Fenrir ODE] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$120+) Available for both 20-pin and 21-pin Saturn models. | [https://shop.fenrir-ode.fr/ Fenrir ODE] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$120+) Available for both 20-pin and 21-pin Saturn models. | ||
[https://terraonion.com/en/producto/terraonion-mode/ MODE] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($200) Works with both 20-pin and 21-pin Saturn models as well as the Dreamcast, supports SATA, microSD and USB. An optional wire harness adds an IGR button, support for automatic 50Hz/60Hz mode switching and disc swapping. | [https://terraonion.com/en/producto/terraonion-mode/ MODE] <sup>(HM)</sup> ($200) Works with both 20-pin and 21-pin Saturn models as well as the Dreamcast, supports SATA, microSD and USB. An optional wire harness adds an IGR button, support for automatic 50Hz/60Hz mode switching and disc swapping. | ||
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==Dreamcast== | ==Dreamcast== | ||
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==PC Engine/Turbografx 16== | ==PC Engine/Turbografx 16== | ||
− | [http://krikzz.com/store/home/35-turbo-everdrive-v24.html Turbo EverDrive V2] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($ | + | [http://krikzz.com/store/home/35-turbo-everdrive-v24.html Turbo EverDrive V2] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($86) |
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[https://shop.terraonion.com/shop/product/super-sd-system-3/view Super SD System 3] <sup>(FC)</sup> (~$200) Drop-in replacement for the CD-ROM<sup>2</sup> family of expansions with support for HuCard images as well as bin/cue. Includes a Mega Drive 2 compatible multi-out connector with RGB, composite and stereo sound available. | [https://shop.terraonion.com/shop/product/super-sd-system-3/view Super SD System 3] <sup>(FC)</sup> (~$200) Drop-in replacement for the CD-ROM<sup>2</sup> family of expansions with support for HuCard images as well as bin/cue. Includes a Mega Drive 2 compatible multi-out connector with RGB, composite and stereo sound available. | ||
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==Game Boy (Color)== | ==Game Boy (Color)== | ||
− | + | [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/copy-of-elcheapo-sd-flash-cart-v1-9 El Cheapo SD] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($52) Supports mappers MBC1, MBC2, MBC3, and MBC5, no RTC until version 2.0 is released, accepts microSD cards, supports games up to 4MB (32Mb), has 128KB (1Mb) SRAM (big enough for LSDj). Saving must be done manually in the menu before loading a new ROM (both saving to SD and loading from SD). There are other cheaper versions with lesser ROM sizes available (for example, if you don't care about Game Boy Color enhanced/exclusive games). | |
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[http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/usb-64m-smart-card USB 64m smart card] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($42) No RTC, only one .sav stored at a time (alpha hack available, but deletes saves on occasion), issues when having GBC and GB games in the same bank, and not the easiest to use. Only uses an MBC5 mapper, and tries to fake other mappers. There are game-specific hacks to fix any issues caused by this. [http://thegaminguniverse.org/ninjagaiden4/mottzilla/ Multisave menu, hacks] Supports ROMs up to 4MB (32Mb). Two ROMs at a time are supported when not using a menu. IMPORTANT NOTE: This flash cart uses 3.3v flash chips directly wired to the 5v Game Boy bus. This could shorten the life of the cart and/or the Game Boy. | [http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/usb-64m-smart-card USB 64m smart card] <sup>(FC)</sup> ($42) No RTC, only one .sav stored at a time (alpha hack available, but deletes saves on occasion), issues when having GBC and GB games in the same bank, and not the easiest to use. Only uses an MBC5 mapper, and tries to fake other mappers. There are game-specific hacks to fix any issues caused by this. [http://thegaminguniverse.org/ninjagaiden4/mottzilla/ Multisave menu, hacks] Supports ROMs up to 4MB (32Mb). Two ROMs at a time are supported when not using a menu. IMPORTANT NOTE: This flash cart uses 3.3v flash chips directly wired to the 5v Game Boy bus. This could shorten the life of the cart and/or the Game Boy. | ||
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Repurposing bootleg carts: Any Pokémon game on | Repurposing bootleg carts: Any Pokémon game on | ||
− | eBay that isn't hundreds of dollars (and some that do cost hundreds of dollars) is actually a cheap flash chip and a | + | eBay that isn't hundreds of dollars (and some that do cost hundreds of dollars) is actually a cheap flash chip and a CLPD to simulate the mapper wired to a bootleg PCB. These bootleg carts can be bought blank on aliexpress for peanuts and many can be reflashed with a dumper/flasher device like [https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/usb-gb-c-cart-dumper-the-joey-jr Joey Jr.] These bootlegs almost certainly use 3.3V chips wired to the 5V cart bus. This could shorten the life of the cartridge and/or the Game Boy. |
==Pokémon mini== | ==Pokémon mini== |