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Open-source · Cross-platform
Ryujinx Nintendo Switch Emulator
Your library, elevated on desktop. Legally owned titles — 4,050+ tested — Vulkan, OpenGL, and Metal graphics.
4,050+Tested
3,400+Playable
v1.3.3Stable
3 OSPlatforms
What is Ryujinx?
Open-source emulation engineered for accuracy since 2017. Written in C# with ARMeilleure CPU emulation and GPU paths through Vulkan, OpenGL, and Metal.
Ryujinx recreates Switch system services on modern hardware with a desktop experience that rivals commercial software. DLC, mods, cheats, controller remapping, and resolution scaling are built in.
Free under the MIT license. You control keys, firmware, and game folders. Canary builds deliver faster updates for enthusiasts who want the bleeding edge.
MITLicense
GPUMulti-backend
PPTCFast loads
LDNMultiplayer
Key capabilities
Premium emulation workflow — no compromises.
Telemetry monitor
Live frame pacing, GPU metrics, and shader cache stats in a unified dashboard built for tuning sessions.
Learn more →Advanced graphics
Vulkan, OpenGL, and Metal with resolution scaling, AA, and anisotropic filtering.
Learn more →Controller & input
Joy-Con, Pro Controller, Xbox, PlayStation, keyboard, mouse, and motion support.
Learn more →Performance monitoring
FPS overlays, logging, PPTC caching, and GPU backend selection for smoother sessions.
Learn more →Modifications & add-ons
DLC, mods, cheats, and per-title audio profiles — managed from one structured workspace.
Learn more →Built for every power level
Power users
Portable installs, scripted firmware updates, and per-GPU Vulkan tuning for Steam Deck and Linux.
Everyday players
Legally dumped titles at higher resolutions and frame rates with familiar controllers.
How Ryujinx compares
| Capability | Ryujinx | Yuzu lineage forks | Other emulators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-source MIT core | Yes | Varies by fork | Often partial |
| macOS Apple Silicon | Native Metal | Depends on build | Limited |
| PPTC profile caching | Built-in | Similar concepts | Rare |
| GUI mod and DLC manager | Integrated | On many forks | Manual often |
| Compatibility scale | 4,050+ tested | Large lists | Smaller catalogs |
Community voices
Rated 4.6/5 with hundreds of thousands of downloads worldwide.
"Super Mario Odyssey runs better on my PC than on the handheld."
"Clean UI, solid Vulkan performance, and DLC installs from the menu."
"Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was playable after shader cache built."
"Controller mapping for DualSense just works."
"Amazing compatibility list. Holds its own with any rival emulator."
"PPTC cut load times dramatically after the second launch."
Questions, answered
Yes. Ryujinx is free and open-source under the MIT license.
Yes. You need a console you own to dump prod.keys, title.keys, firmware, and game files.
Vulkan delivers the best performance on most modern GPUs. OpenGL suits older hardware.
Ready to launch?
Download the latest stable or Canary build, verify checksums, and follow our setup guides.
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