homebrew and other things
I last posted Don’t get your hopes up for Nintendo Switch 2 homebrew when the console was revealed in January 2025. In this post I hope to give better explanations as to why that is. Updated July 5, 2025 to Continue reading
Since people are freaking out about a new update to the Nintendo Account EULA (archive link), let s clarify this statement, emphasis mine: Without limitation, you agree that you may not (a) publish, copy, modify, reverse engineer, lease, rent, decompile, disassemble, Continue reading
Recently, Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 aired, and we got a bunch more information released afterwards. There s a lot of incorrect info flying around, so I wanted to try and correct some of it. Last updated April 24, 2025. Switch Continue reading
The Nintendo 3DS, like every modern console, attempts to prevent the use of software that was not authorized by its manufacturer. This post will attempt to answer two questions: The 3DS uses RSA to verify the authenticity of software. Nintendo Continue reading
I recently finished playing Super Paper Mario (for probably the sixth time), and I did so across my Steam Deck and my PC with an Xbox controller. Since this is a Wii game that depended on Wii Remote motion features, Continue reading
In July 2018, Nintendo released Nintendo 3DS system software 11.8.0. This dealt a major blow to one method of piracy: direct downloads from the eShop. But how was it possible to pirate games directly from the storefront? Let s find out! Continue reading
I ve sometimes made the point that I think using custom firmware on the Nintendo 3DS makes the console safer than one without. Since this point might seem confusing to those who deal with hacking/jailbreaking/rooting other consoles or devices, I want Continue reading
With the recent reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, I’ve seen many people ask if it can be hacked, and how it will happen. I’ve already posted about this on social media, but I figured I would make this post Continue reading
In early 2024, I tried to resize the partitions on my New 3DS device, specifically to increase the space for TWLNAND, the space that hold DSiWare. I wanted to store more DSiWare than there was available space. This isn t a Continue reading
I tried to install stuff on Steam Deck that wasn't through Steam or Flatpak. Continue reading