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Digital storefronts close. Discs rot. Cartridge batteries die. Modding allows you to dump your physical collection to an internal hard drive (e.g., using a "RGH" modded Xbox 360), preserving the game data for decades.

Mod with respect. Do not cheat in online games. Do not sell burned copies of games. But if you want to play a fan-translated Mother 3 on your GBA or run Mario 64 at 1440p? Grab a screwdriver. The only limit is the one you refuse to solder through. Disclaimer: Console modifications may void your warranty and violate terms of service. Always check local laws regarding digital rights management before modifying your hardware. consolemods

In the golden age of arcades and the early days of home computing, the hardware you bought was the hardware you were stuck with. But as consoles evolved from simple 8-bit boards into complex multimedia devices, a dedicated community grew alongside them: the modders. Digital storefronts close

Softmodding a Wii allows you to run emulators for the NES, SNES, and Genesis. Modding a 3DS gives you access to fan-translated games that never left Japan. Modding allows you to dump your physical collection

The Nintendo Switch is notoriously underclocked to save battery. A hardware mod can unlock the GPU’s full potential when docked, improving resolution in games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom .