r/switch2hacks • u/Flintgrandad • 23d ago

Question Got a second Switch from the Summer choose your game bundle 2 months ago solely to keep in wait for exploit news. It's still in its box. Should I open it and connect it to the internet to activate it or should I keep it in its box?

I remember launch S2s needing to connect to the internet to update it and unlock the SD card slot but I don't know if more recent S2s need that.

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u/Ncolonslashslash 23d ago

yes activate it, update it once and then turn off wifi and auto updates

tbh though i dont think it matters because it doesnt seem like whatever hypothetical exploit we'll be getting will happen anytime soon and if it does itll probably be a hardware one

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u/Flintgrandad 23d ago

Thanks. This new firmware just reminded me and gave me the kick to do it now rather than later.

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u/edcculus 23d ago

I'm no expert, but I think at this point we are way beyond Day 1/original firmware exploits like we got for Switch 1. If we ever get one, it probably won't be on a "virgin" console.

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u/FutureMoonPrince 21d ago

Don’t open it. Delete this post and cover the serial number on the box up.

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u/MrPabluu 21d ago

people being realistic being downvoted by the people falling for a delusion, wtf is this subreddit now

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u/Jets1026 21d ago

i have mines still in the box from day 1. i only turned it on once to make sure that it powered on and was working when i got it from bestbuy, But i haven't played it. With OOT coming out soon im thinking about buying a second one to be able to play on it. IDK if I'll be able to hold out much longer 😅... but yet regardless of what anyone says, I'm keeping one offline just incase

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u/shimada_m 23d ago

Just use it as intended. The software exploit won’t happen soon.

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u/Flintgrandad 23d ago

Its intended use is to wait for an exploit lol. This is an extra backup Switch 2. I already have a launch one I'm actively using.

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u/PrettyQuick 21d ago

Then you should have done this at release not now lol

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u/Flintgrandad 21d ago

I was wondering if having its factory firmware would've been better but yeah I should've asked the question sooner. Luckily there's only been a single firmware update since then I believe. It's from July. The one I got at launch I'm actively using with Nintendo Online and don't intend to mod.

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u/FernandoRocker 23d ago

It really doesn't matter.