Nintendo Switch emulators: Difference between revisions

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|rowspan=6 | Ryujinx-based

|[[Ryujinx#Forks|Ryubing]]

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|[https://git.ryujinx.app/projects/Ryubing/releases stable release]

[https://git.ryujinx.app/Ryubing/Canary/releases canary release]

|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|WoA|Linux|LinuxARM|macOSx64|macOSARM|FreeBSD}}<br>{{Icon|Solaris|OpenBSD}}<br>{{Icon|Haiku|NetBSD|DragonFlyBSD|MidnightBSD}}

|rowspan=6|{{Emulator compatibility|link=https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Yuzu_Game_Compatibility_List|1469|2731}}

|{{Ya}}

|[[yuzu#Forks|Citron]]  

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|''[https://web.archive.org/web/20240412002255/https://github.com/pineappleEA/pineapple-src/releases Pineapple EA builds (archived)] (obsolete)''<ref group="lower-alpha" name=yuzuceased>Official [[yuzu]] downloads have been taken down due to the [[Yuzu#Lawsuit|Nintendo Lawsuit]], using the actively developed yuzu forks recommended from now on.</ref>

|{{n}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name=yuzuceased></ref>

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|[[yuzu#Forks|Citron NEO]]

|align=left|{{Icon|Windows|Linux|LinuxARM}}

|[https://github.com/citron-neo/emulator/releases stable release] <br>[https://github.com/citron-neo/CI/releases official nightly builds]

|{{Emulator compatibility|link=https://github.com/citron-neo/Citron-Compatability/blob/main/COMPATIBILITY.md|43|46}}

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}}

|colspan=2 | NSEmu

|align=left|{{Icon|Windows}}

|[https://github.com/RKX1209/nsemu git]

|?

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})

|{{n}}

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|colspan=2 | Mephisto

|align=left|{{Icon|Linux|macOS}}

|[https://github.com/reswitched/Mephisto/releases git]

|?

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})

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|colspan=2 | CageTheUnicorn

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|[https://github.com/reswitched/CageTheUnicorn git]

|{{Green}} {{License|ISC}} ({{License|Permissive}})

|{{n}}

|{{Green}} ?

|{{Ya}}

|{{n}} (WIP)

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|{{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha">Pound development is currently paused as development has [https://github.com/pound-emu/pound#:~:text=IMPORTANT,SUPPORT "fully shifted to creating a new arm recompiler from the ground up."]</ref>

|{{Na}} <small>([https://github.com/pound-emu/pound?tab=readme-ov-file#overview WIP])</small>

| colspan="2" | [[Hydra]]

| align="left" |{{Icon|macOSARM}}

|[https://github.com/SamoZ256/hydra/releases {{HydraVer}}]

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}}

|rowspan=3 | Ryujinx-based

|MeloNX

|align=left|{{Icon|iOS}}

|[https://git.ryujinx.app/projects/MeloNX/releases 2.3.1]

|{{Ya}}

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|[[yuzu#Forks|Citron NEO]]

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|[https://github.com/citron-neo/emulator/releases stable release] <br>[https://github.com/citron-neo/CI/releases official nightly builds]

|?

|{{Ya}}

|{{Ya}}

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}}

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|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}}

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|[[yuzu#Forks|Pomelo]]

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|[https://pomelo-emu.github.io/downloads.html Official Site]<br>[https://gitlab.com/Pomelo-Emu/Pomelo git]

|{{Emulator compatibility|link=https://pomelo-emu.github.io/titles.html/|87|136}}

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|align=left|{{Icon|Android}}

|?

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}}

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|[[yuzu#Forks|yuzu forks]] (recommended)<br><small>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20240304142735/https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu-android/releases yuzu GitHub (archived)] (obsolete)''<ref group="lower-alpha" name=yuzuceased></ref></small>

|{{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})

|{{n}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name=yuzuceased></ref>

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|colspan=2 | [[Egg NS]]

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|[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaoji.gamesirnsemulator.x.google {{EggNSVer}}]

|[https://eggns.wordpress.com/2020/08/29/game-compatibility-list/ 78%<br><small>172 out of 220 reported titles</small>]

|{{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}<br><small>(stolen yuzu code)</small>

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|colspan=2 | [[DamonSwitch]]

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|{{Dunno}}

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|{{Na}}

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|{{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://gamebanana.com/scripts/11752 Currently requires Cheat Engine to work.]</ref>

|{{Dunno}}

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|{{Dunno}}

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|{{Na}}

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| colspan="2" | <small>Implementing ray tracing in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be possible soon. However, you can try "[[Shaders_and_filters#Notable_ReShade_shaders|Screen-Space Ray Traced Global Illumination]]" shader using ReShade. {{YouTubeVideo|-xsAzWZYkO0|(Demonstration)}}</small>

| {{Ya|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901191619/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Ryujinx-Setup-&-Configuration-Guide#graphics-enhancements}}

| {{Ya}}

| colspan="2" | <small>Implementing RTX Remix technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be possible soon. Besides, yuzu and Ryujinx already support some of RTX Remix features. On top of that, you can use ReShade for post-processing.</small>

| colspan="2" | <small>Requires access to the depth buffer and temporal data like motion-vectors, so it is quite challenging and unlikely to be possible soon. See [https://old.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/1ncgfv1/citron_emulator_v07_complete_rewrite/ this] for [[Citron]]'s FSR 2 implementation.</small>

| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha">According to a [https://web.archive.org/web/20241004113648/https://blog.ryujinx.org/progress-report-april-2023/ Progress Report from April 2023], texture replacement, along with all the Patreon goal features that have been previously met will be finished and delivered. [https://web.archive.org/web/20240912145547/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/pull/5632 Implement texture replacement support for Ryujinx].</ref>

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| colspan="2" | <small>Implementing frame generation technology in an emulator is unfortunately quite challenging and unlikely to be possible soon, however post-processing techniques such as [[Wikipedia:Motion_interpolation|motion interpolation]] is quite possible. [[Input_lag|Input latency]] will be a crucial factor, but its impact likely varies depending on the specific technique used, it is recommended to use '''after applying the "Internal Framerate Hack"'''. While '''{{YouTubeVideo|DlZpEuU6IUg|AFMF}}''' or '''LSFG''' can be used, please be aware that some visual glitches and artifacts may occur at this time. See {{YouTubeVideoTime|vbbdP9ls2GY|375|here}} and {{YouTubeVideoTime|mZblX75AbOM|442|here}}. If you have a compatible GPU, you can also use [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5621/~/enabling-smooth-motion-in-nvidia-app Nvidia's Smooth Motion], see {{YouTubeVideo|R4TBXzRwm3o|here}}.

| {{Ya}}

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| {{Na}}

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| {{Na}}<ref group="lower-alpha">There is no Preload image to RAM implementation for Ryujinx, but it has a kind of similar enhancement called "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240929032151/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Ryujinx-Setup-&-Configuration-Guide#profiled-persistent-translation-cache Profiled Persistent] [https://web.archive.org/web/20241009062028/https://blog.ryujinx.org/introducing-profiled-persistent-translation-cache Translation Cache]."</ref>

| colspan="2" | <small>While most emulators offer frame pacing or framebuffer latency control options, implementing rendering latency reduction technologies like NVIDIA's Reflex SDK isn't currently possible. This is due to a combination of factors, including potential [https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/issues/8060 licensing issues] and '''likely''' doesn't offer enough benefits to justify the development effort.</small>

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| {{Na}}

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| {{Ya}}{{YouTubeVideo|ksAkIIwhM6s|*}}

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| {{Na}}

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| {{Dunno}}

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| {{Na|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118163049/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/3725}}

| {{Na}}

| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="PropertiesAddOns"></ref>

| colspan="2" | N/A<br><small>Eighth gen home consoles and beyond only have digital video output anyway.</small>

| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="PropertiesAddOns">yuzu or suyu has no dedicated interface like Ryujinx. All the cheats, updates, DLCs and mods in the Title Properties→Add-Ons column. See [https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/issues/10202 feature request] for this.</ref>

| {{Ya|link=https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/pull/4390}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Ya|link=https://git.suyu.dev/sudachi-backup/sudachi/src/branch/main/src/sudachi/main.cpp#L507}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Na}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya|link=https://old.reddit.com/r/Ryujinx/comments/mx6x61/custom_user_profiles_is_now_in_the_latest/jkcdyi5/}}

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

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| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Format">There is a [https://web.archive.org/web/20231224221845/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/pull/6045 pull request] for adding trimming XCI files feature to Ryujinx. It is notable that Ryujinx allows loading .NSP files for both updates and DLCs directly, without installing them to the NAND. In contrast, [https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/issues/9963 yuzu requires installation of these files to the NAND]. Although as mentioned in the [[Save_disk_space_for_ISOs#Switch]] section, you can use NSC_Builder for merge the game base, update and DLCs on a single NSP or XCI file, yuzu and its forks support this single but multi content file. Also see overview of formats [https://web.archive.org/web/20240301105606/https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/overview-of-switch-game-formats/ here].</ref>

| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name="Format"></ref>

| {{Ya}}

| {{Ya}}

|{{~|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20240713135029/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/pull/6456}}

|{{Na}}

|{{Na}}

|{{Ya}}

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| {{Na|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20240306021945/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/5486}}

| {{Na}}

| colspan="2" | Exclusive to [https://www.emuvr.net/wiki/Installation_Guide#Downloads libretro cores]. So there is no support at the moment.

| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name=freelook>Have to be done on a per-game basis as the yuzu or Ryujinx didn't have a "Camera" feature like the Dolphin emulator at the moment, so look for game mods like [https://gamebanana.com/mods/480138 TOTK-UltraCam].</ref>

| {{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha" name=freelook></ref>

| {{Na}}

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|{{Dunno}}

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| colspan="2" |Ethernet||{{Ya}}

|{{Ya}}

|{{Na|link=https://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Nintendo_Switch_Online#Emulation_of_the_service}}

|{{Na}}

|{{Na|link=https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx-Games-List/issues/4665#issuecomment-1615526558}}

|{{Dunno}}

|[https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/features/gameshare/ GameShare]<br><small>Can only be used as a receptor (slave) from a Nintendo Switch 2 (master) in select games.</small>||{{Na}}

|{{Na}}

|Local wireless||{{~}}

|{{~}}

|Online||{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

| colspan="2" |[[List_of_games_that_support_HD_haptic_feedback#Nintendo_Switch_Emulation|HD Rumble]]||{{Na|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209203837/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/1659}}

|{{~}}

| colspan="2" |[[List of console games that support infrared#Nintendo_Switch_Emulation|IR motion camera (Joy-Con R)]]||{{Na|link=https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx-Games-List/issues/4798}}

|{{Ya}}

| colspan="2" |[[List_of_console_games_that_support_motion_controls#Switch_Emulation|Motion sensors]]||{{Ya|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20240901191619/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/wiki/Ryujinx-Setup-&-Configuration-Guide#motion-controls}}

|{{Ya}}

| colspan="2" |NFC||{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

|{{Ya}}

|{{Ya}}

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|{{Ya}}

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|{{Ya|link=https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/4574}}

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| rowspan="10" |Controllers<ref group="lower-alpha">See PCGamingWiki: [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Joy-Con Joy-Con] and [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Switch_Pro_Controller Switch Pro Controller] pages for more information about these controllers and PC connectivity/compatibility.</ref>

|{{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240506170031/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/3293 Only possible with 'BetterJoy' at the moment.]</ref>

|{{Na}}

|{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

| colspan="2" |[https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-64-controller/ Nintendo 64 controller (Switch version)]<ref group="lower-alpha">Used to play Nintendo 64 games available via Nintendo Classics. Has Home and Capture button functionality unavailable on the original N64 + built-in rumble support without needing the Rumble Pak.</ref>

|{{Dunno}}

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|{{Na}}

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|{{Na|link=https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/1713}}

|{{Ya}}

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|{{Na}}

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|{{~}}<ref group="lower-alpha">https://web.archive.org/web/20240523041936/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx-Games-List/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+Nintendo+Labo+Toy-Con<br>https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/2500<br>https://web.archive.org/web/20240228004557/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/pull/4007</ref>

|{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

| colspan="2" |GameCube controller adapter||{{Na}}

|{{Ya}}

| colspan="2" |Headset||{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

| colspan="2" |[[List_of_games_with_keyboard_and_mouse_support#Nintendo_Switch|Keyboard]]||{{~|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909161525/https://github.com/Ryujinx/Ryujinx/issues/3156}}

|{{Ya}}

| colspan="2" |[[List_of_games_with_keyboard_and_mouse_support#Nintendo_Switch|Mouse]]||{{Dunno}}

|{{Ya}}

| colspan="2" |[[List_of_games_that_support_microphone|Wii U microphone]] (wired & wireless)||{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

|{{Dunno}}

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| colspan="3" |[[wikipedia:Category:Cloud-based_Nintendo_Switch_games|Cloud-based titles]]<ref group="lower-alpha">https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/53518/~/cloud-versions-of-games---faq<br>https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Games-Using-Cloud-Streaming-Technology-FAQ-1864576.html</ref>

|{{Na}}

|{{Na}}

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