Ryujinx is a powerful program for Windows designed to help you play games for the Nintendo Switch on a desktop computer. It is necessary to point out that this project is open source, which means it was developed by the community. The emulator is written in C# programming language, relies on Mono and .NET Framework libraries to function properly.
Emulation
The main goal of this application is to launch games for Nintendo Switch on PC. There is support for a considerable number of console titles, including exclusive ones. Another advantage of this emulator is the GPU emulation. For this purpose, the Mesa 3D open source library is used, which ensures high image quality and smooth frame changes. You can also access features that are specific to the Nintendo Switch, such as motion sensors and a touch screen. In addition, you have the ability to connect controllers from Xbox or PlayStation consoles.
Launch and initial configuration
Please note that the tool does not require installation on a computer. This means all you need to do is unpack the archive and run the executable. The next step is to specify the path to the game file. You are also able to pre-select different configuration options, including graphics quality. In order to ensure correct operation of the emulator, you need to have a sufficiently powerful PC. Alternatively, you may try similar software like Dolphin.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- gives you the ability to run Nintendo Switch titles;
- you can use console features like a touch screen;
- it is possible to tweak graphics quality settings.
