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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.
[https://web.archive.org/web/20200308221331/https://sx.xecuter.com /#prod-sxpro 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 as the manufacturer, Team Xecuter, has been dismissed due to legal issues.
