Ryujinx Classic
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About
Ryujinx Classic is ranked #4 of 19 in Nintendo switch emulators on Inferse. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on Nintendo switch emulators
- Free plan
- Yesgitlab.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxgitlab.com
- Source available
- Yesgitlab.com
- Online multiplayer
- Yesgitlab.com
- Resolution scaling
- Yesgitlab.com
- Graphics APIs
- OpenGL, Vulkan, Metalgitlab.com
- Motion controls
- Yesgitlab.com
Facts
- Product
- Ryujinx Classic is described as a Nintendo Switch emulator.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Project aim
- The project aims to revive the original Ryujinx project.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Codebase
- The project says it aims to improve the codebase.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Quality of life
- The project says it aims to add quality-of-life enhancements.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Firmware and software
- The project says it aims to add support for newer Nintendo Switch firmware and software.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Language
- GitLab lists C# as a project topic.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Project topic
- GitLab lists emulator as a project topic.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Created
- GitLab lists the project creation date as May 04, 2026.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Ryujinx Classic is a Nintendo Switch emulator intended to revive the original project through codebase improvements, quality-of-life enhancements, and support for newer Nintendo Switch firmware and software.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Open source
- The emulator is written in C#, and Ryujinx Classic is available under the MIT license.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Compatibility
- As of May 2024, Ryujinx had been tested on approximately 4,300 titles; over 4,100 booted past menus into gameplay, with roughly 3,550 considered playable.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- System requirements
- The README recommends at least 8 GiB of RAM and preferably an NVIDIA GPU; systems below these requirements may have poor performance or unexpected crashes.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Build availability
- Ryujinx Classic does not yet provide an automated build, so users must build the emulator themselves.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Build targets
- Build instructions show Windows win-x64 and allow runtime identifiers such as linux-x64 and linux-arm64; macOS terminal instructions are also provided.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Audio
- Audio output is fully supported, but audio input through a microphone is not supported.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- CPU emulation
- The ARMeilleure CPU emulator supports most 64-bit ARMv8 instructions and some ARMv7 and older instructions, with partial 32-bit support.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Performance cache
- Ryujinx includes an optional Profiled Persistent Translation Cache that caches translated functions to reduce game load times after initial launches.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Graphics
- The GPU emulator supports OpenGL 4.5+, Vulkan, and Metal through MoltenVK, with resolution scaling, anti-aliasing, scaling filters including FSR, anisotropic filtering, aspect-ratio adjustment, and disk shader caching.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Input
- Input support includes keyboard, mouse, touch, JoyCon, nearly all controllers, and native motion controls in most cases; dual-JoyCon motion requires DS4Windows or BetterJoy.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- DLC and mods
- The emulator manages downloadable content through its GUI and supports romfs, exefs, and runtime mods such as cheats.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Configuration
- Settings such as logging and controller remapping can be changed through the graphical interface or the Config.json file.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can request support or submit contributions and suggestions by opening a GitLab issue, reviewing the FAQ, or subscribing to the project's YouTube channel.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Third-party components
- The project credits LibHac for its file system, AmiiboAPI for Amiibo emulation, ldn_mitm for a multiplayer mode, and ShellLink for Windows shortcut generation.gitlab.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2026gitlab.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- gitlab.com/ryujinx-classic/ryujinx-classic· checked 30 Sept 2026
- gitlab.com/ryujinx-classic/ryujinx-classic/-/raw/m· checked 30 Sept 2026



