SWITCH2E / Getting started
Your first steps into emulation.
Choose a project with context, understand the evidence, and get the right build from its original maintainer.
Start with your game
Open a game page and read the recommendation evidence. “Developer reported” means the project describes a result; “Project focus” means the fork targets that title; “Not verified” means research candidates only.
Match your hardware
Confirm your operating system, CPU architecture, graphics API and driver requirements in the upstream documentation. A Zen 3-optimized build is not a universal recommendation.
Choose the original download
Follow the maintainer’s release link, read the full notes and check the filename. Avoid dependency packages and builds the developer labels “do not use”. Back up existing saves before testing.
Keep your setup reproducible
Use only games and system files you are entitled to use. When checking compatibility, record the emulator version, game update, CPU, GPU, driver and settings. One successful boot does not establish full playability.
03 / A LITTLE CONTEXT
Good questions. Clear answers.
A few things to know before your first download.
Our methodology ↗What is a Switch 2 emulator?
It is software that attempts to reproduce Nintendo Switch 2 system behavior on other hardware. The projects in this directory are experimental and have different goals and compatibility.
Which Switch 2 emulator should I choose?
Start with your game. Eglantine is a general starting point; PokeDinner focuses on Pokopia, Fortune’s Eden on Fortune’s Weave, and Selevet publishes experimental builds for Mario Kart World and Ocarina of Time. Read the evidence and platform requirements first.
Are these games guaranteed to work?
No. We distinguish developer reports, project focus and unverified suggestions. Game version, emulator build, hardware and settings all affect the result. Switch2e has not independently benchmarked these games.
Where do the downloads come from?
Download links lead to the original maintainer’s repository or release assets. Switch2e does not repackage or host emulator binaries, games, keys or firmware.
Is Frizti/Lichii the same as Lichii?
Frizti/Lichii now redirects to Frizti/Fritchii. It is a separate fork from zortos293/Lichii. Switch2e lists them separately to avoid confusing their releases.
Does “60 FPS patch” guarantee 60 FPS?
No. Fortune’s Eden describes an optional patch that is disabled by default. Its normal target is 30 FPS, and actual performance depends on hardware and settings.