SX Core & SX Lite Review and Test Samples are Underway!
- SX Core is compatible with all Switch regular models, whether they are Mariko, patched or unpatched.
- SX Lite is for all Switch Lite.
- All firmwares are supported for both regular and lite versions.
- SX OS license is included with both models.
If you are one of the approved reviewers, you will receive your tracking number tomorrow so you can follow your parcel. Expect delivery end of this week or early next.
As we indicated before, both products require soldering. With the help of that large panel of reviewers, we will finetune installation diagrams, correct any bug they might encounter so you have a great experience with our product from day 1.
We are proud of the hard work behind these products and we also can't wait to ship to retailers so all Team Xecuter supporters can enjoy a fully unlocked Switch regardless of the model they have.
If you can solder, we recommend placing your preorder now as demand will be massive (but don't worry, just for May we have already large stocks ready to ship).
If you are not comfortable with soldering, please wait for a installer near you to receive stocks so he can install it for you. Installers will also offer pre-installed consoles so you have all ready at once if you do not own a Switch yet.
Expect lots of reviews and feedback in the coming days from the test team.
Until then, stay safe and get ready to enjoy!
SX Autoloader Updated For v10.0.x Firmwares
Team [WAIN] is back with another update to their SX Autoloader release!
When v10.0.x firmwares was released, it was soon discovered that it had issues with the older SX Autoloader v1.30, but now it has been fixed and updated to v1.40 by Team [WAIN] and you can now go back to enjoying how easy it is to mount your XCI (dumped cartridges) on your Switch console (including now the Chinese cartridge dumps), when running on the latest Nintendo firmware on your Switch, and the recently released v2.9.5 SX OS Beta.
Changelog v1.40
- Support for v10.0.x Switch Firmwares
- Compatibly with v2.9.5 SX OS Beta
As usual, you can find the latest version of WAIN's SX Autoloader in our TX Community Resources section, just unpack the new version overwriting the previous files on your Micro SD Card. For more info and support, please also join our Official TX Chat Server. 🙂
SX OS v2.9.5 Beta Announcement
This SX OS update addresses the following things:
- Full support for firmware 10.0(.1)
The latest and greatest firmware is fully supported now. This includes compatibility with the minor update released this week (10.0.1)!- Local Multiplayer over the internet (LAN play) updated.
Local Multiplayer over the internet (LAN play) has gotten some stability improvements. This should help with newer games like Animal Crossing. Please keep in mind to use appropriate MTU/PMTU settings, as some games are very picky about the introduced latency when playing over the internet.- Support for chinese gamecart images.
We have added support for playing backups of chinese gamecart (XCI) images. The switch released in Mainland China only has very few cartridges available at the moment, but this groundwork has also been made so we can support playing western games on chinese switches that soon will be able to run SX OS using our new SX Core/Lite product family!
That's all we have for today! SX OS v2.9.5 beta is now available on our website or through the online updater built into SX OS.
Stay tuned for more SX OS and SX Core news!
Announcing Preorders for SX CORE and SX LITE
First of all, we hope you and your families are safe and healthy during this global pandemic that has hit our civilization hard.
We got many questions about the current status of our new products, and after many hurdles we are excited to announce we will be opening up preorders for our SX Core and SX Lite products starting today.
Just like the SX Pro, the retail price for the SX Core and SX Lite is currently fixed at $45.95 and comes with a free SX OS License (although you are free to not use SX OS, of course).
All distributors and vendors will start taking preorders in the next hours/days. We want to give you this heads up to give everyone an equal opportunity to be among the first to receive their retail copy of the next generation of Team Xecuter's finest products for your beloved Switch consoles!
Those of you who were selected for the private beta (you know who you are!) should get their review units shipped towards the end of next week. After their sanity check and feedback are in we will ramp up production and strive to deliver the retail preorders around the end of April.
That's it for today. Stay tuned for more!
SX Core/Lite Status Update
First as you can guess, we are suffering some delays due to the corona virus pandemic. Closed or requisitioned factories, unavailable or inflated components prices etc. We unfortunately are much behind schedule.
But good news, the situation is getting better and we will start taking preorders next week and ship the review/test samples in the following days.
To give a loose schedule, after the review samples are tested, we will probably need little time to finalize the SX Core and SX Lite and start mass production and ship to vendors so they can fulfill preorders. We are ready, again, the delay is only due to current situation which is slowly getting back to normal at our production site.
Both SX Core and SX Lite will come with an included SX OS license (as with SX Pro). CFW (custom firmwares) will also be supported.
That's it for now, stay tune for more news, information and preorders next week. Until then.
SX OS v2.9.4 Beta Announcement
We didn't want to keep you waiting, so today we bring you support for this update in SX OS v2.9.4!
That's all we have for today!
SX OS v2.9.4 beta is now available on our website or through the online updater built into SX OS.
Stay tuned for more SX OS and SX Core news!
Grab a Corona and a SX LITE or SX CORE Pre-Production Unit!
All pre-production samples have been assigned to qualified testers & reviewers!
Not that Corona we love to abuse on Saturday's night, but this unfortunate virus that is actually blocking a big part of China beside also being a human drama.
Gladly though, it doesn't stop us from working on the first pre-production run of SX Core for all regular Switch models except Lite – yes it also works with unpatched Switches as well as patched and Mariko. And SX Lite (original indeed) for Switch LITE.
We are looking for 200 to 300 testers who are willing to commit time to really test in depth the product and report back to us eventual bugs, issues, or way to improve it before mass production starts.
Please contact us if you have the skills and time for it. Obviously, you need to know how to open an console and make basic solder points – nothing really challenging here as far a the installation itself. But a bit more to bring us that feedback and find the hidden bugs the common mortal wouldn't.
Please no need to write if:
- You don't have time to really test this in depth.
- You don't have the required skills.
- If you were in touch with us before and we know you just want free stuff, we know who you are, we manufacturers all know each other, don't bother trying.
- You can't fix your console if there is a little issue. Again, experienced users. We are not going to send you a new console if you drop your soldering iron on the wrong place of your console.
We already have quite a few names from the past, we will confirm when you email us. But as this product is pretty advanced, we would welcome a little more help. All *NEW* application must come with references from known trusted scene members. If you don't, sorry, we will just ignore your request.
Again this is for ALL Switch. Regular unpatched Switch, Patched, Mariko and Switch Lite. But obviously we are not interested in people with regular unpatched Switch (grab a SX Pro FFS!)
Selected testers are welcome to publish videos etc. as long as they do their part helping us improve the product. Credits or hate, it will help us make the product better. And we promise we will deliver something you will really enjoy.
As always, enjoy! 🙂
Introducing the Official TX Support Chat Server
Our dedicated users love having a live chat available to find fast support, and to hang out with other TX users and Staff in real-time. We have decided to host our own chat service to avoid issues we have had to deal with in the past when working with more public services. Having our own chat server gives our users more freedom, more privacy, and better security! We spent a lot of time setting this up for you to enjoy. 🙂
Please remember this is a NEW service offered by TX, and there may be bugs / issues along the way as we begin this new adventure. Thanks to everyone for your dedication in sticking with TX as we work hard to deliver the best experience and the best products for you!
Happy Holidays From Team Xecuter
We rocked the Switch in 2019 and with the year soon over, here is a little teaser of one of the things to come early 2020!
Enjoy!
SX Installer v3.02 and SX Server v1.21 Released
Today, we bring you the latest version of our very popular SX Installer app, and to make it even more popular, we have added cool new features, like for example 'launching your Retro Game ROMs for emulators directly from gDrive' and 'parental control' to disable Switch Firmware Updates, and File Browser for those wanting their Switch to be fully kid-safe, so check out the full changelog below and enjoy this nice update from us during your Holidays! 🙂
SX Installer v3.02 Changelog
- Fixed issue creating dropbox directories.
- Fixed issue not being able to b-button-exit when using title override instead of forwarder.
- Fixed occasional crash when trying to install games that have corrupted metadata.
- Added support for 9.1.0.
- General font and translation improvements.
- Added option to preload icons.
- Added Help section.
- Added "Recommended" section.
- Added Parental Mode to make app safe for young children.
- Changed game save backup format to store game saves in zip files (much faster syncs to gdrive).
- Disabled sleep when backing up all game saves.
- Added ability to set comments on game save files.
- Improved Retroarch rom loading.
- Rom icon's are now loaded automatically.
SX Server v1.21 Changelog
- Small tweak to allow gDrive API Full Write Access.
As usual, you can find the latest versions on our SX Portal Downloads page and for quality support don't forgot to join our TX Community and our TX Discord server. That's all for today, and Happy Holidays, from all of us at TX! 🙂
