Related: September 2022 Nintendo Direct Seems Likely After Pokemon SV's TrailerĮven for those who are wholly comfortable with emulation, modding a Switch offers surprisingly little, when there are better alternatives that provide the same result. Some of the most popular Switch games thrive based on their online functionality, ranging from the surprise trades of Pokémon Sword and Shield to online multiplayer for Super Smash Bros. The loss of access to the e-store, services like Switch Online, and any sort of online play, are significant drawbacks for such dubious conveniences. A modded Switch can make use of custom firmware, some of which might offer a preferable user interface, or the ability to fully install physically owned Switch games files, enabling play without the need to change the cartridge. For those concerned with the legality of ROM files and emulation, modding a Switch is a non-starter, as the risks of modding offer little in return.

With the increasing availability of dedicated portable emulation devices, along with portables designed to play PC games, like Steam Deck, there is less reason to mod a Switch than ever.

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