O primeiro FLASH CART para Nintendo Switch! MIG SWITCH REVIEW do LINGUIÇÃO

Summary

In this video, the host shares their first impressions of the newly received Mig Switch, a groundbreaking flash card for the Nintendo Switch, starting with an unboxing of the product. The Mig Switch, designed as a multi-game cartridge, allows users to store and carry multiple Nintendo Switch game dumps in one place. The host explains the setup process, including formatting a MicroSD card and using the exdump tool for game dumps. Initial tests show the cartridge seamlessly recognizes games on the Nintendo Switch Lite. Despite some minor hiccups with game updates and cartridge firmware updates, the host concludes that the Mig Switch functions as promised, though advises caution and suggests waiting for broader distribution before purchasing. Concerns about the used game market and potential Nintendo responses are also discussed, alongside a mention of an upcoming product, the Mig Dumper, for further review.

Takeaways

• 😀 Unboxing and first impressions of the Mig Switch flashcard for Nintendo Switch
• 🎮 The Mig Switch allows you to load multiple game dumps onto a single cartridge
• 💾 Dumped games need to be formatted properly on the SD card for the Mig Switch to read them
• 👍🏻 Tested the Mig Switch with legit purchased copies of games, not pirated
• 🕹 Games loaded and played successfully on an unmodified Nintendo Switch
• ❓ The update process for the flashcard didn't work as expected
• ⚠️ Potential issues with reselling dumped game cartridges and online bans
• 🤔 Recommends waiting to purchase the Mig Switch until more units are distributed
• 🔜 The Mig Dumper tool for dumping game cards is coming soon
• 🙏 Requests people subscribe to the channel and leave questions/comments

Q & A

What is the Mig Switch, and what is its purpose?

The Mig Switch is the first flashcard for the Nintendo Switch, designed to allow users to compile multiple game dumps from Nintendo Switch cartridges into a single location. This enables players to carry their entire library of physical media games on one cartridge.

What was included in the Mig Switch package during the unboxing?

The Mig Switch arrived in a simple plastic bag and was packaged in a box with revolutionary art reminiscent of Red Alert. Inside the box was the flashcard cartridge, which has an SD card slot and a screw to secure everything in place.

How does one prepare a MicroSD card for use with the Mig Switch?

To prepare a MicroSD card for the Mig Switch, one must format it to the exFAT format. Then, using the nx dump tool, game dumps are created and stored in folders named after the game's XCI file on the MicroSD card.

What happens if the Mig Switch is inserted into a Nintendo Switch without an SD card or with incorrect folder structure?

If the Mig Switch is inserted without an SD card or with an incorrect folder structure, the Nintendo Switch displays a message indicating it cannot read the card.

How does the Nintendo Switch Lite recognize games from the Mig Switch?

When the properly prepared Mig Switch is inserted into a Nintendo Switch Lite, the console automatically recognizes the games. To switch games, ejecting and reinserting the cartridge may sometimes require a trick for the console to recognize the next game.

What technical components were found inside the Mig Switch cartridge?

Upon opening the Mig Switch cartridge, a circuit board with two chips, purported to be FPGA, was found. The exact model of the FPGA was not specified, and the chips were obscured to prevent copying.

What potential issues could arise from the resale of game dumps made with the Mig Switch?

Reselling game dumps could lead to concerns about the used cartridge market, including the risk of both the cartridge and the console being banned if both the original and the copied game dumps are used online.

How did the Mig Switch handle game updates?

The Mig Switch allowed game updates to proceed normally. For example, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Mario Kart 8 were updated via the console's internet connection after prompting for an update.

What future concerns were raised regarding the Mig Switch and Nintendo's potential response?

Concerns were raised about how Nintendo might respond to the use of the Mig Switch, especially regarding the potential banning of consoles or cartridges used to play dumped games online.

What advice is given regarding the purchase of the Mig Switch?

The recommendation is to wait and see how the product performs in the broader market and what actions Nintendo might take in response before deciding to purchase the Mig Switch.