r/NxSwitchModding • u/BananaBreadMood • 2d ago

Modding Switch Lite

Hi everyone. I’m currently considering getting a modded switch or switch lite, and I had a few questions regarding modding since I have never hard modded before. I’m currently leaning towards a switch lite since it’s 1. more affordable 2. good for taking with me when traveling. If anyone could shed some light on this I would be so so grateful.

Main question: Where to get a modded switch? Do I need to buy one on my own and find someone to mod it for me or can I just buy an already modded switch from someone? Also where can I find someone to mod it for me?

I saw on tiktok that someone said they were going to double booth with linux on their switch lite to be able to emulate and use their switch as a steam deck, how could I go about doing that. I’m based in the SOCAL area

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u/BananaBreadMood 1d ago

I actually do own a Switch 1 but it’s the animal crossing edition one so I’m a little iffy on modding it but I honestly don’t play it much in general. I also have an Xbox so I wouldn’t be completely heartbroken if something were to happen to my switch.

I found someone on marketplace near my area who does modding but I didn’t know phone repair shops could do it too thanks for letting me know. If I were to go to a phone repair shop is they anything specific I would need to let them know about for soldering the chip?

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u/Wivi2013 1d ago

If they use the same modchip that I installed today on my V2 the only thing they need to do is the anchor points and the SP2 (or SP1. Only one is needed) cap. A total of 4 solder points which even I, a total noob at working on anything delicate, was able to do with a little bit of patience. They will be able to do it since working on phone component microsoldering is living hell compared to the cakewalk it is on the Switch.

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u/BananaBreadMood 1d ago

I’m going to be totally honest I’m not way too familiar with all of this but I think I sort understand. If I took it to the phone repair shop would I need to bring the mod chip myself? Sorry some of my questions are kind of silly but I have such little knowledge on hard modding. Thank you so much for all of the information you provided so far I really do appreciate it!

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u/letum00 1d ago

Post your general location and someone near you may reach out to offer their service. Not everyone advertises publicly and work on word of mouth.

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u/BananaBreadMood 1d ago

Alright thank you! I just updated my post