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In an ironic turnaround, the SX OS custom firmware was found to plug Nintendo Switch devices, in order to avoid being hacked himself, reports Eurogamer. The custom firmware allows users to play pirated versions of games, so that it seems that the sense of irony is lost on the creators of SX OS, Team Xecutor. The potential for Brick Switch consoles was discovered by vulnerability researcher Mike Heskin, who tweeted a public service announcement to all Switch players considering installing the firmware
So, at the price of his own switch, Heskin discovered the brick code in the firmware, made by Team Xecutor. to copy the code used to create the firmware and publish their own version.
It is possible that the brick code is triggered by the normal use of the firmware, but the "chances are so low that [it] It is very unlikely that everyone will be affected (unless you handle objects that are sensitive to voltage or time), "explains Heskin.
After going through the subreddit for r / SwitchHacks, a complicated and risky Nintendo is sure to be able to easily identify if this copy of "Splatoon 2" is yours or a copy, since each game copy has its own unique identifier.
What this basically means, c & # 39; is in addition to the risk of firmware From a bri cked console, hacking games can also cause Nintendo to prohibit the device from connecting online if it is discovered.
For all those who were curious, Heskin finally managed to decode his camera, after a long work. As always, the best way to keep your Switch safe and functional is – surprise, surprise – to buy and download games legally.
