UnlockSwitch is an OPEN SOURCE , third-party personal backup solution device for the Nintendo Switch© console, not endorsed or licensed by Nintendo©

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This is what the UnlockSwitch PBS in action looks like.
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First release. GitHub updated. Check it. 👉🏻 github.com/UnlockSwitch/
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As promised last week, the UnlockSwitch PBS is now officially OPEN SOURCE! We’re rolling out every part of the project step by step: •PCB files for UnlockSwitch and its programmer •All Xtractor resources •The UnlockSwitch dev board •The software programmer flashing files for every component •The 3D-printed cases •Files needed for flashing all components. The core hardware is built on the Lattice ICE40 UP5K and the Espressif ESP32-S2. Each new drop will be announced on our X account. We’re NOT selling anything yet , sales will open only once everything has been publicly released. Transparency comes first ! All files are open for you to improve, remix, and contribute. The community is yours.😎✌🏻 ⚠️ And to be crystal clear: We stand firmly against illegal piracy, but we fully support making backup copies of products you legally own. Every shared file is 100% developed in-house. 🔥 The GitHub link: github.com/UnlockSwitch/ All resources will be uploaded step by step starting this week. Thanks for sticking with us , we’re officially rolling. 🚀
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This weekend.🚀
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Doubters gonna doubt. UnlockSwitch is 100% open source. Clean,Transparent. Launching soon . 🚀
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Switch 2 Banned . This is exactly what we warned you about … When the only goal is to be first and sell fast, without any real consideration for the customer — this is what you get. Definitely not cool. Source: x.com/switchtools/status/193…

My Switch 2 test has been banned, after using the mig switch with perfectly legal dumps of my own cartridges, so it would seem that Nintendo can detect something Similar reports on reddit are starting to come in. reddit.com/r/switch2hacks/co… reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2… I strongly recommend that you do not use the mig switch, it was already very risky to use but it is even more so on Switch 2.
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Recap of Our First Live Session We intentionally chose to present our UnlockSwitch live, in a raw and unedited format — no fancy video editing, just the real deal. The UnlockSwitch PBS is fully ready and 100% functional. However, we haven’t announced any commercial release yet. 🔥 No pre-orders, no orders for now! 🔥 Like everyone else, we’re staying patient — we know exactly where we’re headed. Our next live will showcase a demo of our UnlockSwitch programming software, showing both the before and after process. This time, we’ll keep it short and to the point — no 30-minute stream, we promise! 😂 As for the Switch 2, our team has already started digging in. We’ve found some solid leads on how to get it working, including the ability to run switch game backups. We’re also exploring a new on/off switch system specially designed for v2 — or maybe another approach. No official word on that yet. 🤫 That said, with so little hindsight on the console and its future updates, it would be reckless to promise full compatibility with the Switch 2 at this stage. Yes, it’s surprising that games display so easily — but running them is another story. Let’s be real: thinking that N. would allow this from day one is quite unaware/foolish. We’re even betting on a wave of bans coming very soon. The Switch2 is an incredible handheld console — don’t risk bricking it. Our advice? Be patient. Don’t damage a $500 device over excitement. It’s just not worth it. In short: stay cautious! We’re skeptical that a simple firmware tweak will make current switch games work on switch 2 .
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Our first live demo is coming up! We’ll be turning the camera on in the next few hours ! 😎 If everything goes well, we’ll keep it going with more sessions—featuring Programmer Software , Xtractor , and more… We’ll also take a moment right after the live to recap and share what’s next 🤞🏻
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A quick comparison of the Switch , Switch 2 , UnlockSwitch cartridges. We’ll also be taking a closer look at the Switch 2 console hardware and the different cartridge versions, including (LB-LP-LN).
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Finally in our hands!!! As many of you know, it’s a big week for the global Switch scene — and we’re celebrating it with a special LIVE event coming soon. We’ll let you know 24 hours in advance. It’s the perfect time to show and test what’s working (and what’s not) with our products — live and unfiltered. We can’t wait to have you with us! And if you miss it, don’t worry — the replay will be available on X afterward. #switch #switch2 #unlockswitch
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Given the current price point of the Switch 2 games, the Xtractor is a real technical consideration. In your opinion, is it realistically achievable? 🤞🏻
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A demo console guarded by security = no way to test = visit canceled. #switch2 #paris #unlockswitch x.com/bustalter/status/19077…

#Switch2 Premiere desde el Grand Palais de París!! x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVjkQP…
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Alright, the “ UnlockSwitch ” brand stays the same! Only our team’s name will be announced. We won’t give our detractors the satisfaction—save your energy, we’re in this for the long haul. Our batteries are fully charged, so stay strong. A lot is happening behind the scenes, worldwide. We don’t need likes, followers, or pre-orders. All we ask for is patience—nothing more. We know exactly what we’re building, and when the time comes, the impact will be massive. We’ve also noticed that our posts can be long and tiring to read—our bad. So, we’ll start making more videos instead.
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Hey everyone! Thanks for all the DMs! Just a quick reminder: •We’re not looking for beta testers. •No FREE samples available—kits are for developers only. •This program is solely for building a software developer community around the “UnlockSwitch” , not hardware. Just to clarify, it’s not related to firmware. •No pre-orders or orders at this time! Thanks for your understanding. DMs are still open!!
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We will enable DM access this Friday.
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DM Switch ON.
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DM Switched ON , NOW.
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⚡ DMs closing in 1 hour! ⚡ We’ve spotted some interesting profiles already! 👀 Massive shoutout to everyone who applied for beta testing—we got a ton of requests! After some solid filtering, we’ve locked in our first picks. 🎯 Quick PSA: We’re not looking for firmware devs —that’s all handled in-house (at least pre-launch). Future plans? Bigger vision. Stay tuned. 🚀 And for those asking: No sales, no pre-orders. Patience, legends. 🤫🔥
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We will enable DM access this Friday.
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Launch of Our Developer Community! A Quick Intro (Important to Us): Part 1: (Skip to Part 2 to Avoid the Chatter) A few months ago, we selected beta testers—probably by mistake—completely at random. Naturally, we had no idea who was really behind each Twitter account. In the end, it was a pretty bad pick… well, not 100%, but we definitely ended up with a lot of people we could have done without. We got all kinds of profiles—some turned against us, groups were formed, and of course, each had its self-proclaimed “leader.” And… you’d have to see their attitude and face to believe it. 😏 It felt just like being back in school, dealing with the troublemakers in the back of the classroom. Part 2: We want to build our own community around our products. This time, we will personally choose who gets in! We’ll filter applicants like a nightclub bouncer. Up to 10 selected members max! We genuinely hope to pick the best of the best—the most motivated, the real enthusiasts, and ideally, people who are both mentally and physically sound. 🦾 No need to list the required skills—if you get what we mean, you already know. We can already anticipate some comments like: “They just want free developers to finish their product.” Well, no, not at all! That’s not what we’re looking for—because the product is already here. We want to go further—that’s our goal! (And honestly, this whole experience has reignited our motivation—maybe we needed that in the end!) We will provide each selected developer with: •A UnlockSwitch PBS Kit, which includes the UnlockSwitch and its programmer •The Xtractor •The new UnlockSwitch Dev Kit Both UnlockSwitch and Xtractor will come pre-flashed with their firmware, including our custom programming interface. We’ll also share all our resources with the selected members. (FYI: We’re not announcing the final name just yet.) Part 3: Our DMs will be open in case some developers prefer private communication. (Right now, DMs are closed.) We’ll announce via a simple tweet when they’re open. We will carefully review all profiles—time-wasters and troublemakers will be blocked. We’ve already lost enough time. To be fully transparent from the start: we’re still fine-tuning the PCB design for our Dev Kit. Selected members will be notified individually once it’s ready. Part 4: We’re still deciding on the best communication channel and will update you soon. For now, just a heads-up: our team does NOT have an official Discord. There are accounts out there using our old logo and name (identity theft, basically). 😉 They’re probably just out of ideas and trying to ride the wave. They have absolutely nothing to do with us. As for the former beta testers we filtered out—the only way to reach us is via X. Regarding the question of whether our solutions will be open source, the answer is, of course, yes!
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We will enable DM access tomorrow.( Monday 24th ).
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