Trainers! Ryujinx is the program to beat currently for those who want to play Switch games at a better FPS and resolution. With Yuzu down, this is the only emulator left to help non-switch users enjoy Nintendo. In this article, readers will learn how to install the Ryujinx Switch emulator on their OS.
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How to Install Ryujinx on MacOS and Windows
These are the specifications needed to run Ryujinx at top performance:
- Operating system: Windows 10 or 11 and MacOS 11 and later
- Processor: 64-bit capable, such as an Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent
- Graphics: A GPU that supports OpenGL 4.5 or later, or Vulkan
- RAM: 8 GB or more
- Hard disk drive (HDD): At least 110 MB for the Ryujinx installation
- Storage: At least 500 MB of available space for the emulator itself
It is recommended to install this program on a high-grade desktop gaming PC or Macbook Pro. The emulator also runs on Linux. Players can find the emulator site here.
Software and Firmware Setup
First, download the files for the emulator from the site. It will be in a compressed file which players only need to click twice to uncompress it. Once that’s done, players can click the emulator icon to open it. Once that is done, players will need to install Switch prod and title keys. These keys help the emulator decrypt important Switch files to run recognized games.
There are two ways of doing this. One way is to visit a website where one can download the latest keys and Switch firmware. Unfortunately, players will have to google that information as it cannot be disclosed in this piece. The other way is to use software such as Atmosphere and Lockpick to dump the files onto a computer.
There will be another piece where the Game Haus can elaborate further on how this is done. Once players have completed this already, all they have to do is open their Ryujinx folder that came with the software and move the keys into it from the downloads folder.
After that, players will need the most up-to-date firmware for the Switch. The current version is 18.0.0. Once that’s applied and updated, players are ready to start emulating.
Installing Games
To get a game, players will need an XCI or NSP file. If players have made a folder for the game files they want to emulate, they should drag the files into it and set that file as the emulator’s game directory. Once that’s done, the icons for the application will appear just as they do on the switch’s home screen.
From there, players will use an update file to get the game to its latest version. Once that’s done, players can finally enjoy their games.
Conclusion
This is the Game Haus’ guide to installing Ryujinx. With this, players will be able to enjoy their games in higher resolution and mod them. This is one of the best ways Nintendo Switch users can stream their games in a higher quality, saving them money on a capture card. Have fun players.
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