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The serial number prefix corresponds to the Nintendo Switch V2 (2019 "Red Box") model.
Because the software vulnerability is blocked, the only way to hack a patched Switch (XKJ1) is by installing a (hardmod). is my switch patched xkj1 top
If your firmware version is 10.0.0 or higher, it's likely that your Switch is patched. The serial number prefix corresponds to the Nintendo
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If you want to be 100% sure, you can try to enter RCM (Recovery Mode) and inject a payload: A Jig, TegraRCM GUI (on a PC), USB-C cable.
Enjoy the console as intended by Nintendo. V2 consoles offer significantly better battery longevity and run slightly cooler than the hackable V1 models.
In the modding community, certain prefixes are considered "100% patched" or "definitely patched". The XKJ1 prefix falls squarely into this category. Community-maintained databases indicate that any Switch manufactured as part of the "Mariko" line of consoles is hardware-patched and cannot be software-hacked.