Comparing Custom Firmwares
Features | Stock Atmosphere | Kosmos | ReinX | SXOS | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | x (~$30 USD) | |
Open Source | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | x | |
Firmware 9.1.0+ Support | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ | ReiNX is DEAD Project now. ReiNX have not been updated since 8.1.0 :( |
Homebrew Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ? | Be aware: Many homebrew app authors do not support sxos. |
Supports Custom Sysmodules | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | not all sysmodules will work on sxos. |
Realtime Cheat Engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | sxos have laggy cheat engine. it lags game with cheats enabled. |
Support Game Modding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Custom Themes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | need to add a fix for lock screen themes on sxos |
Custom boot screens | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | x | you cannot change boot screen on sxos at all. |
FS Patches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
ES Patches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Atmosphere & Kosmos Sigpatches must be installed manually |
Configuration Tools | x | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Reboot to Payload | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Proper Shutdown w/ AutoRCM | ✓ | ✓ | x | x | |
Button Remapping | ✓ | ✓ | ? | x | Using hid-mitm. |
Third-party controller support | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ | sys-con or hid-mitm |
emuNAND/emuMMC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
XCI Loading/Mounting | x | x | x | ✓ | XCIs can be converted to NSP for other CFWs |
external hard drive support | x | x | x | ✓ | external drive support is being worked on for atmosphere right now. |
Fast on updating code when new switch fw is out | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ | ReiNX have not been updated since 8.1.0 :( |
Relevant Guide | Here | homebrew.guide | reinx.guide | sx.xecuter.com |
✓ - Supported
? - Partial or incomplete support
✖ - No Support