Le Pruebo Juegos XCI de Internet al Cartucho Hacker #migswitch , Que pasará?

Summary

In this video, the creator explores the possibility of playing pirated games on a console using a 'cartuchito mi Suite' cartridge by downloading XCI format games from the internet and testing their compatibility. The host emphasizes the importance of subscribing to their new channel, aiming for a 100,000 subscriber milestone. Despite various attempts, including organizing games in specific folders and altering game file names, the console fails to recognize the pirated games. The video also touches on potential risks and ethical considerations of sharing and playing pirated games, highlighting the challenges and implications of bypassing game licensing and online play restrictions. The creator concludes with reflections on the utility and limitations of using 'mi Suite' for playing unofficial game copies.

Takeaways

• 🚀 The video discusses experimenting with playing pirated games downloaded from the internet on a gaming console using a specific cartridge.
• 📝 The creator aims to test whether games in 'xci' format can be recognized and played when copied to a microSD card inserted into the cartridge.
• 🔍 Initial attempts to make the console recognize the pirated games directly from the microSD card's root directory were unsuccessful.
• 💾 Organizing the pirated games into folders with specific naming conventions also did not lead to success in recognition by the console.
• 🛠 Adjusting game file names and adding '.xci' extensions to mimic original game structure was explored as a potential solution.
• 🔧 Experimenting with copying 'bin' files from original games to the pirated game folders to see if that would enable recognition by the console.
• 📲 The creator highlights the importance of not connecting to the internet if using pirated games to avoid potential bans from online play.
• 💎 Discusses the potential for sharing game files among friends, but warns against it due to the risk of being banned for duplicate licenses.
• 🔒 Emphasizes that the console being in 'airplane mode' or offline is crucial when playing these pirated games to prevent detection.
• 📶 Concludes that while the cartridge might work for playing pirated games, the risk of bans and ethical considerations make it a contentious choice.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video?

The purpose is to test if pirated Nintendo Switch games downloaded from the internet will work with the MiSTer FPGA console using a MiSTer FPGA adapter cartridge.

What games are being tested in the video?

The games being tested are Kraken Odyssey and an unpacked game pack in XCI format.

What is the setup used for testing the games?

The setup includes the MiSTer FPGA console with original game backups on a MicroSD card, and a MiSTer FPGA adapter cartridge to try loading the downloaded pirated games.

What is the result of directly copying the pirated XCI files to the MicroSD card?

Copying the XCI files directly does not work, the console does not recognize the new games.

What is tried next to get the pirated games working?

The XCI files are put into folders named with the game title and .xci extension, similar to the original backups, but this still does not work.

Are the BIN files from the original backups copied to the pirated games?

Yes, the BIN files containing IDs and certificates are copied over and file names changed, but this still does not make the pirated games work.

What is the conclusion about using downloaded pirated games with the MiSTer FPGA and cartridge?

The video concludes that downloaded pirated games do not work with this setup, unless the proper BIN files can be obtained.

What are the concerns about piracy and playing pirated games online?

The concern is that if people share pirated games, players may go online with duplicated licenses resulting in bans from Nintendo.

When does the video creator think pirated games on MiSTer FPGA could start working?

When adapter cartridges become more available, files containing necessary BIN data for games may also circulate, allowing pirated games to work.

What disclaimer is provided about the video creator's own use of pirated games?

The creator says they personally would only use pirated games offline with airplane mode on, not condoning piracy or promoting it.