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ProdinfoReader is a GUI application for Windows designed to analyze decrypted Nintendo Switch PRODINFO files. It provides a detailed breakdown of internal calibration data, hardware identifiers, and system information stored within a console’s PRODINFO partition. The program is fully portable, does not require manual Python setup, and automatically manages its dependencies on first launch.
ProdinfoReader is a GUI application for Windows designed to analyze decrypted Nintendo Switch PRODINFO files.  


The tool focuses on presenting a complete console profile including network identifiers, hardware vendors, and cosmetic details such as color variants and model designations.
It provides detailed information about your console's hardware components, network identifiers, color scheme, and validation status.
 
Requires Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit).


== Features ==
== Features ==
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* Self-contained launcher with dark GUI theme.
* Self-contained launcher with dark GUI theme.


== Requirements ==
== User guide ==
* Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit).
=== How to use ===
* Internet connection only required on first run (for Python and dependency setup).
Run ProdinfoReader.exe, first launch will automatically install Python if needed.
* Supports only decrypted PRODINFO files (<code>.bin</code> or <code>.dec</code>).
 
Click "Select PRODINFO File (.bin/.dec)" and select a decrypted PRODINFO file from your computer.
 
The tool will parse and display console information across multiple tabs.
 
Click "Save Complete Report" in the Overview tab to export as a formatted text file.
 
'''Important notes:'''
* Internet connection is required on first run (for Python and dependency setup).
* Only decrypted PRODINFO files are supported. Encrypted files will be rejected.
 
=== Information extracted ===
'''Console Information:'''
* Magic number and version
* Product model (V1, V2, Lite, OLED)
* Serial number
* Update count


== Usage ==
'''Network &amp; Identification:'''
# Run ProdinfoReader.exe — first launch will automatically install Python if needed.
* WLAN MAC address
# Select a decrypted PRODINFO file from your computer.
* Bluetooth MAC address
# The tool will parse and display console information across multiple tabs.
* Region code
# Use Save Complete Report to export text files with full analysis data.
* Color variation codes


=== Information Extracted ===
'''Hardware Components:'''
* Console model and serial number (Erista, V2, Lite, OLED, etc.).
* LCD vendor and model (JDI, InnoLux, AUO, Sharp, Samsung)
* WLAN/Bluetooth addresses, region, and product model info.
* Battery information and lot number
* Hardware vendor data (LCD, touch IC, sensors, battery).
* Analog stick types (Hosiden, FIT)
* Console color specification and base RGB values.
* 6-axis sensor details (LSM6DS3H, BMI160, ICM20600, etc.)
* File integrity checks including size and hash validation.
* Touch IC vendor information
* USB Type-C power specifications


== Notes ==
'''Design &amp; Colors:'''
* Only '''decrypted''' PRODINFO files are accepted; encrypted ones will fail to load.
* Housing color specifications
* The application performs '''offline, read-only analysis''' with no data transmission.
* Sub, bezel, and main color values
* Performance may vary depending on first-run Python setup time.
* RGB hex color codes


== Console Model Detection ==
'''File Validation:'''
* Magic number verification
* Body size validation
* SHA256 hash verification
* Console type detection


=== Console model detection ===
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== Credits ==
== Credits ==
* Developed by '''sthetix'''.<br />
* Developed by sthetix based on hardware documentation from SwitchBrew and the Nintendo Switch hardware research community.
* Based on hardware documentation from '''SwitchBrew''' and the '''Nintendo Switch hardware research community'''.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* Github - https://github.com/sthetix/ProdinfoReader
* GitHub - https://github.com/sthetix/ProdinfoReader

Revision as of 14:05, 18 October 2025

Prodinfo Reader
General
Authorsthetix
TypePC Utilities
Version1.0
LicenseN/A
Last Updated2025/09/18
Links
Download
Website
Source

ProdinfoReader is a GUI application for Windows designed to analyze decrypted Nintendo Switch PRODINFO files.

It provides detailed information about your console's hardware components, network identifiers, color scheme, and validation status.

Requires Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit).

Features

  • Multi-tab interface with six detailed sections.
  • Full hardware analysis (LCD vendor, sensors, battery data, and analog sticks).
  • Extraction of WLAN and Bluetooth MAC addresses.
  • Color and bezel design data including RGB hex values.
  • Integrity validation using SHA256 hashing.
  • Raw data hex viewer for the first 1024 bytes.
  • Automatic report generation in text format.
  • Self-contained launcher with dark GUI theme.

User guide

How to use

Run ProdinfoReader.exe, first launch will automatically install Python if needed.

Click "Select PRODINFO File (.bin/.dec)" and select a decrypted PRODINFO file from your computer.

The tool will parse and display console information across multiple tabs.

Click "Save Complete Report" in the Overview tab to export as a formatted text file.

Important notes:

  • Internet connection is required on first run (for Python and dependency setup).
  • Only decrypted PRODINFO files are supported. Encrypted files will be rejected.

Information extracted

Console Information:

  • Magic number and version
  • Product model (V1, V2, Lite, OLED)
  • Serial number
  • Update count

Network & Identification:

  • WLAN MAC address
  • Bluetooth MAC address
  • Region code
  • Color variation codes

Hardware Components:

  • LCD vendor and model (JDI, InnoLux, AUO, Sharp, Samsung)
  • Battery information and lot number
  • Analog stick types (Hosiden, FIT)
  • 6-axis sensor details (LSM6DS3H, BMI160, ICM20600, etc.)
  • Touch IC vendor information
  • USB Type-C power specifications

Design & Colors:

  • Housing color specifications
  • Sub, bezel, and main color values
  • RGB hex color codes

File Validation:

  • Magic number verification
  • Body size validation
  • SHA256 hash verification
  • Console type detection

Console model detection

Model ID Console Type Description
1 Erista (V1) Original Nintendo Switch
2 Copper Development unit
3 Iowa (V2) Revised Nintendo Switch
4 Hoag (Lite) Nintendo Switch Lite
5 Calcio Development unit
6 Aula (OLED) Nintendo Switch OLED

Screenshots

Changelog

v1.0

  • First Release.

Credits

  • Developed by sthetix based on hardware documentation from SwitchBrew and the Nintendo Switch hardware research community.

External links

Retrieved from "https://www.gamebrew.org/index.php?title=Prodinfo_Reader_Switch&oldid=202269"

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