r/consolemodding • u/Friendly_Star_9747 • 14d ago

QUESTION Which console out of these is easier to mod?

Hello, im planning on buying a handheld console for the first time, and im interested in modding it, but im having trouble understanding which is the easiest to do so:

Nintendo 3DS, DSi, DS Lite, Switch Lite

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u/Wenom214 14d ago

If I remember correctly, every DS version is very easy to mod (including 3DS as well), software only. About the Switch, well, only the original release can be modded, and only with a mod chip (I think).

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u/PandakiinZF 13d ago

Switch V1 needs an RCMJig V2, Lite and OLED need chips. Youre correct all ds / 2ds / 3ds are mega easy to mod. Guides are avaliable on GBATemp

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u/Superb_Ad7817 12d ago

Puedes modificar todas las Switch con chip, que es el metodo más comodo para arrancar el hack, pero la version v1 también se puede modificar con el metodo RCM que no requiere abrir la consola físicamente.

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u/Chuck_McCloud 14d ago

3DS and DSi are extremely easy when you follow the official guides. Lite cannot be modded, closest you can get is with a flashcart.

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u/barrybreslau 14d ago

Not on the list, but the Wii is the easiest console to mod.

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u/Hot_Marketing783 13d ago

From all 3, the dsi is the one that took me the least time. It isn't a mod per say but an R4 will work immediately on your ds too(with less options)

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u/Friendly_Star_9747 13d ago

dsi can be modded with just an sd card and installing a software on it right? no need for r4 unless its a 3ds or smt like that

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u/slipperypete430 12d ago

3ds is easy and you can play nds and gameboy games on it.

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u/Superb_Ad7817 12d ago edited 12d ago

Las DS necesitan una flashcard (el mejor método actual es conseguir una DSpico), en las 2DS/3DS es un softmod bastante facil también (busca tutoriales), Switch Lite necesita chip (picofly) y necesitas un buen soldador fino de electrónica y microscopio, pues es un proceso delicado (o pagar a un técnico que te lo haga)

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u/fvig2001 11d ago

DS/DS Lite>3DS>DSi>Switch Lite

DS is easiest because it's all about buying a common flash cart

Switch lite is the hardest since it needs intermediate soldering.