Switch flashcart is called Mig Switch, Nintendo may not be able to block with firmware update

The first Nintendo Switch flashcart officially has a name: The Mig Switch, and the creators are confident that Nintendo won't be able to patch it out via firmware updates.

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Nintendo's Switch handheld-console hybrid suffered a critical hardware-based exploit at launch, but after that, gamers haven't been able to really do much with a stock device in the way of modding. To be able to play game dumps, users had to get ahold of a hacked Switch--flashcarts don't exist. Well, until now.

It appears that a device called Mig Switch is the first flashcart for Nintendo's best-selling console. The creators say that the Mig Switch is compatible with all Switch models, including the newer Switch OLED. It comes with a dumper and the flashcart casing, but an SD card is not included.

"Mig-Switch is the only back-up & development device for ALL Nintendo Switch consoles, regardless of their version, firmware, type (regular or Lite) that does not require any installation or modification of the console. Simply plug & play!" the product's website reads.

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The creators boast to AfterTimeX that Nintendo can't block the Mig Switch with a firmware update.

The device is due out January 2024.

• Mig Switch will only be sold to distributors, not directly to consumers
• The flashcart is made in Russia
• Creators prohibit playing ROMs, Mig Switch meant to only play dumped/backed up games

The website also warns people on the potential illegality of game backups:

Mig Switch is a 3rd party back-up and development device for the Nintendo Switch not endorsed nor license by Nintendo of Japan. Before ordering or using Mig-Switch, you must carefully document yourself about the legality of creating backups of your own game cartridges in your country/jurisdiction.

Backing up your own legally owned games is surprisingly not permitted in every country and can constitute a serious offense in some.

Mig-Switch does not approve the use of its device with ROMs of games that you do not own, downloaded from the Internet or owned by a friend or any outside source. Beside the fact that it is illegal, it will void our warranty and support.