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=Overview=
'''Flashcarts'''- ''Flashcarts'' <sup>(FC)</sup> are specialized cartridges that uses flash memory rather than read-only memory, meaning that it's reprogrammable. These are only available for cartridge-based systems as there's no way to achieve this kind of versatility on a newer disc-based system systems have <abbr title="Digital Right Managment>DRM</abbr> protections installed to only allow the disc reader to accept certain disc formats (though in some cases meaning you can 't simply burn an a game image onto to a CD, but may require external modification in order and expect it to work).
'''Modding''' - Modding (sometimes referred as "homebrew-ing" or "hacking") usually exploits some flaw in the system in order to achieve things that were never intended, in most cases to allow to load games from an external device to the system or launch "homebrew" applications. There are two types of modding:
* ''Softmod'' <sup>(SM)</sup> - Exploits a flaw found in a game or the systems software. Softmodding is usually safer and easier to perform in most cases, but there's still always that risk of bricking your console.
* ''Hardmod'' <sup>(HM)</sup> - Exploits a flaw found in the consoles hardware. Requires you to open up your console and perform some modification to the board itself and may have do . May involve some soldering, but isn't always the case. A popular form of hardmodding is the installation of [[wikipedia:Modchip|modchips]] in order to bypass <abbr title="Digital Right Managment>DRM</abbr> protections on disc-based consoles, or installing SD/USB readersto systems that lack them in order to load homebrew applications. These are normally more technical and have a higher chance of bricking /damaging your console.
=Issues=
''In regards of modding'' - You are at risk of rendering you console unusable, aka a "brick", when attempting to mod it. Each system is different in terms of difficulty, so use you judgement when deciding if you want to mod it or not and to follow each step carefully during the process. Any form of modding will void your warranty , though this is normally only a problem for newer systems, and may be difficult to resell if there's no way to "un-mod" it.
''In regards of flashcarts'' - Flashcarts can only be purchased online and there are normally no official "reseller" for them, so take caution and avoid scammers. Another thing to avoid is cheap clones which are common for EverDrives. EverDrive firmware has DRM in them to verify real EverDrive hardware being used and will brick clone EverDrives. You should only buy directly from KRIKzz, or from one of their official reseller. Clone EverDrives will generally require you to use an older firmware with crippled functionality. If the price seems too good to be true, then it's probably a fake.
=Consoles=
==Switch== <!--This could be better written as I don't have any experiences hacking the Switch-->
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 you will be at risk of being permanently banned, especially if you try and pirate games, after hacking your Switch.
[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 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.
[https://www.xkit.xyz/rcmloader/ RCMloader ONE] <sup>(HM)</sup> (~$20) - It's a dongle similar to the SX Pro expect 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 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://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.
Switch hacking is still being worked on, so be sure to stay up-to-date on any new information.
