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Tinfoil & Switchfin

For setting up your Tinfoil and Switchfin account

Tinfoil & Switchfin

Step 1. Open the 8Bit-Updater app on your Nintendo Switch.

  • Press A to skip the warning page.

Warning page

  • Scroll down to Custom Downloads.
  • Press A on Tinfoil and Switchfin to install them.


Step 2. Launch Tinfoil

  • Press the Home button on your Switch.
  • Press A to launch the Tinfoil app.

Tinfoil main menu

  • Scroll down to File Browser.
  • Scroll left and select 8BG Shop.
  • Press X to edit it.

File browser settings

  • Enter your username and password.
  • Press X to save the credentials.

Login fields

  • Relaunch Tinfoil.
  • You should now see a New Games tab on the left side.

New Games tab

  • This indicates you are successfully logged in and ready to download games.

Step 3. Launch Switchfin.

  • Press A to launch the Switchfin app.

Switchfin home

  • Navigate to the Sign In button.
  • Press A to proceed.

  • Enter your username and password.
  • Press A to sign in.

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