Emulating Nintendo Switch Games on Linux
Some people lament the fact that, even though the Steam Deck is the Switch Pro we’ve been waiting for, they can’t play the Nintendo exclusives on it, such as the Mario, Zelda, and Metroid series.
Well, ever heard of emulation? It is actually possible to play your favorite Nintendo games on PC, or your Steam Deck. Switch emulation is possible thanks to Yuzu and Ryujinx. Both emulators are open-source and available for Linux and Windows. While we have yet to see whether Switch games will emulate at a full 60 FPS or not on the Steam Deck, it’s certainly reasonable to conclude they’ll at least run at 30 FPS. (Anyone else looking forward to playing Metroid Dread on the Deck?)
If you still want to view the old guide, it will still be around. That being said, I’m hoping this new guide will be a bit easier for people to follow. Please let me know in the comments whether this guide has helped you or not!
Note: should you want to access this guide in the future, simply head over to the Tutorials and Guides page on our website, and look under the “Emulation” section.
