Yuzu emulator for Android and iOS
| Project | Yuzu |
| Developer | Bunnei |
| Compatible OS | Android, iOS |
| Category | Emulator, Nintendo Switch |
| License | Open source |
Index
- Info
- Highlights
- System requirements
- How to install
- Download
- New features
- Install games
- How to update
- License
- FAQ
Info
Yuzu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the creators of Citra, compatible with Android and iOS devices.
It is written in Java and C# with portability in mind, with builds actively maintained for Android and iOS smartphone.
Highlights
Yuzu emulator is capable of running most commercial games at full speed, provided you meet the necessary hardware requirements.
This project is made by the developers of the Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra, with significant code shared between the projects; originally, this emulator only supported test programs and homebrew.
The emulator is still in the early stages of development; over time, new updates will gradually increase performance.
The application currently requires an OpenGL 4.6 capable GPU and a CPU that has high single-core performance.
It also requires a minimum of 6 GB of RAM; for more details, see the minimum system requirements written on the table below.
If your game is slow, you may need to get a better smartphone or wait for emulator optimizations; also ensure that you have not mistakenly enabled opengl logging or debug logging in Options > Settings > Logging tab, make sure those are disabled.
Since the Nintendo Switch is a complicated device controller input wise, you will need to change some input settings depending on the game you wish to play, on advanced settings menu.
Yuzu emulator project is licensed under the GPLv3 (or any later version).
System requirements
The hardware requirements for running the application vary depending on your current configuration.
Our recommended specifications don’t guarantee perfect performance in most games, but rather strive to provide a cost effective recommendation while still considering performance.
The following table lists the minimum system requirements to run this app:
Android requirements
| OS | Android 10 (or newer) |
| CPU | Octa core 2.0 GHz (or higher) |
| RAM | 6 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 (or higher) |
| Storage | 64 MB aviable |
iOS requirements
| OS | iOS 12 (or higher) |
| Device | iPhone X (or equivalent iPad) |
| RAM | N.D. |
| Jailbreak | Not required |
| Storage | 64 MB aviable |
We cannot guarantee the performance of system specifications lower the recommended requirements but you’re always welcome to experiment.
For the best experience, users should be running within the recommended requirements.
How to install
On Android
- Download file on the link button
- Open a File manager
- Select the folder containing the downloaded file
- Open the file .apk
- Press install button
- Launch the app
Applications need to access certain devices systems: as soon as an application is installed, you will be informed of all the permissions it requires.
On iOS
You can install this application on iOS devices (iPhone or iPad) with AltStore (no jailbreak is required).
AltStore app requires a Windows or Mac computer for the initial installation of the AltServer software.
The latest version is available on the download section.
- Download AltServer on your computer (Windows or Mac OS)
- Install AltStore to your iPhone (or iPad)
- Launch AltStore to begin downloading apps
- Leave AltServer running, and AltStore will do the rest
Download
The latest version of this app is available on the link button below.
| Name | yuzu-emulator |
| Format | APK / IPA |
| Size | 11.1 MB [Android] / 32.5 MB [iOS] |
| Version | Latest |
| Step | Beta |
New features
This version implements the following features:
- NVFlinger rewrite
- PSA for AMD Radeon users (and NVIDIA tags along)
- Step through code on an instruction-by-instruction basis
- Modify memory and registers on-the-fly
- Even completely replace sections of running code dynamically
- Support for both Arm 32-bit and 64-bit code
- Ability to modify any memory and registers at any time
- Readout of guest thread names
- Support for unlimited numbers of instruction breakpoints
- Support for up to 4 memory watchpoints
All the updates have the latest fixes and optimizations, but their constantly changing nature means that little testing has been done on them and unknown bugs may appear.
Install games
You can play games on this emulator by following these simple steps:
- Download games files with compatible format (.NSP/.XCI/.NRO)
- Move the game file on the selected folder in settings menu
- Refresh the game feed
Yuzu emulator is capable of running most commercial games at full speed, provided you meet the necessary hardware requirements.
Some games may be delayed or flashback in the process of running.
This may be related to the performance of the mobile phone, or it may be related to other unknown factors.
Update
There will be frequent updates which you can grab from the download section.
This application is from a third-party developer, so an automatic update won’t be available.
You will need to manually update the app by removing the old version and installing the new version.
All the updates have the latest fixes and optimizations, but their constantly changing nature means that little testing has been done on them and unknown bugs may appear.
License
Yuzu emulator project is not meant for illegal activities, and we have a strict policy about piracy.
- Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo Co., Ltd
- Android is a trademark of Google LLC
- iOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
All resources are obtained via reverse engineering of legally owned devices, games, and information present on the internet.
The main objective of this project is to enhance the gaming experience, research, and provide education about the core concepts of device emulation.
FAQ
This guide/tutorial answers the following questions:
- How do I install Yuzu emulator on Android and iOS?
- How do I download Yuzu emulator APK/IPA?
- How can I play Nintendo Switch Games on my Android and iOS?
- Is there any Nintendo Switch emulator for Android and iOS?
- Can you play Yuzu emulator on Android and iOS?
- How to play Nintendo Switch games on iPhone?
- Is Yuzu emulator safe?
- Is Yuzu emulator legal?