Tag Archives: NintendoSwitch

Citron v0.12.25 introduces significant enhancements for this Nintendo Homebrew emulator, focusing on user experience and performance. Key features include a revamped UI/UX, a flexible update system, and improved game file management, particularly for Android. New functionalities include custom save path management, automated update processes, and enhancements in game library scanning. Major stability improvements address performance issues across platforms. Citron offers better graphics rendering, audio processing, and multiplayer capabilities while also …

Eden v0.0.4, a popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator forked from Yuzu, has been released with significant improvements. The update enhances build systems, optimizes for Windows, Linux, macOS, and introduces experimental support for Android/x86_64. Key features include improved shader compilation, low-level optimizations, fixes for “Audio Engine” settings, performance enhancements, and graphical issue resolutions for titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4. New overlay applets and reduced APK size on …

ns-emu-mod-downloader v0.2.1 is a lightweight command-line tool designed for automatically downloading and installing mods for Switch emulators. It scans installed games, retrieves mods from repositories, and matches them by title ID and version, enabling quick bulk downloads of performance patches and gameplay tweaks. This version supports all Yuzu forks and operates cross-platform on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Unlike its predecessor, SwitchEmuModDownloader, it boasts enhanced compatibility and stability. The tool is …

NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-238-92e4265 is released, an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch by N3xoX1. Key updates include a fixed controller configuration for the right controller, changes to the RomFSFactoryPtr, and system adjustments for switch modules. The release also introduces a .clang-format file and adds a RightJoycon SVG. Download the emulator and access the source via the provided link. NxEmu Dev v0.5.0-238-92e4265 has been released. NxEmu is an experimental open-source …

NxEmu Dev v0.4.0-236-63cc2f7 is released as an experimental open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. The update features a version number change to 0.5 and officially releases version 0.4. Key improvements include the ability to save controller configurations and select different controller types within the input configuration. Additionally, GameCube controller support, Left Joycon SVG, and Dual Joy Cons have been added. Some clean-up in input_config_player.html is also included, along with the …

NxEmu Dev v0.4.0-229-f8b8d94 has been released, featuring advancements in the open-source Nintendo Switch emulator by N3xoX1. Key updates include the ability to change key mappings in the UI, cleanup of function names and code in the video and loader sections, and fixes for compilation errors and save data handling. The loader now improves save data management by returning a boolean and modifying related functions. Additionally, the SaveDataSize definition has been …

NooDS Git (2025/11/13) is a new and fast emulator for the Nintendo DS, available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and Nintendo Switch. Users must install wxWidgets on Linux/macOS or the latest Visual C++ runtime on Windows to use it. The emulator requires BIOS files “bios7.bin” and “bios9.bin,” along with “firmware.bin,” placed in the same directory as the executable for game functionality. On the Switch, a ROM file named “rom.nds” is also …

Citron v0.11.0 is a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator, now released with notable enhancements. It introduces native ARM64 support for Windows, bettering performance on ARM devices. Key updates include Snapdragon 8 Elite GPU optimization, a streamlined per-game cheat management interface, and improved compatibility with firmware versions 20.0.0-21.0.0. User interface upgrades include theme system overhauls, modern game list toolbars, and enhanced multiplayer functionality. Performance improvements encompass metadata caching and reduced latency in …

Eden v0.0.4-RC2, the popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, has been released, now maintaining builds for Windows, Linux, and Android. Key updates include a critical bug fix for Linux that previously prevented game launch, improved ASLR implementation, and better compatibility for Skyline mods. The update also addresses various bugs, enhances shader compilation performance, and supports additional platforms like DragonFlyBSD. Notable fixes concern audio performance on Steam Deck and UI improvements for …

Citron v0.10.0 is a Nintendo Homebrew emulator emphasizing performance and user experience. This release features mobile enhancements, input improvements, and critical bug fixes, enhancing game compatibility and platform stability. Key contributions include mod support for CTGP-DX, and network functionality improvements for local multiplayer. A redesigned Windows auto-updater resolves file locking issues and enhances secure downloads. The UI saw a major theme overhaul, ensuring consistency across platforms. Notable fixes address memory …

Citron v0.9.0, a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator, emphasizes performance and user experience. This update enhances stability, accuracy, and introduces significant features like support for Firmware 20.x, advanced autoloader systems, and an XCI trimmer. Contributor acknowledgments include LotP’s HID implementation, MaxLastBreath’s testing, and community feedback. Major improvements include a multiplayer room overlay, automatic updates, and enhanced graphics rendering. Bugs have been addressed, with critical fixes for known crashes. Citron champions a …

Eden v0.0.4-RC1, the popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator, has been released, originating from the Yuzu emulator by Camille LaVey. This version includes critical bug fixes, notably regarding profile management that may risk save data loss. New support for firmware 20.x is added along with improved game stability and performance for titles like TotK 1.4.2 and BotW 1.8.2. Enhancements include optimized rendering and reduced glitches, better memory management, and updated translations. …

Citron v0.7 has been released, featuring a complete rewrite by Zephyron for enhanced performance and usability as a Nintendo Homebrew emulator. Key updates include a complete Vulkan rendering pipeline overhaul, advanced GPU memory integration, improved crash detection, and optimized descriptor updates. Additionally, it introduces an adaptive Vulkan turbo mode and network stability improvements for HDR multiplayer. However, the FSR2 implementation is only experimental, risking visual artifacts and crashes. Users can …