While Switch games can be run on an M1 powered Mac computer, there are technical limitations of the MoltenVK runtime library. This means that there’s still a lot of work left to be done before it can even be considered as playable. You can see some of those limitations in the video above. 2 days ago  While Switch games can be run on an M1 powered Mac computer, there are technical limitations of the MoltenVK runtime library. This means that there’s still a lot of work left to be done before it can even be considered as playable. You can see some of those limitations in the video above.

A developer going by the moniker of “Sera Tonin Brocious” on Twitter has successfully managed to emulate Nintendo Switch games on Apple Silicon. The developer proved this by running Super Mario Odyssey on an M1 Mac.

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“I’m so fu**ing proud of this. It only gets a few frames into the game before it hits the first MoltenVK limitation, but damn,” tweeted Sera Tonin Brocious.

The 8-Bit reports the developer was able to achieve this feat with the open-source Yuzu emulator, which uses Vulkan, a high-performance 3D graphics API. MoltenVK is a runtime library that maps Vulkan to Apple’s Metal graphics framework on macOS and iOS.

The developer’s screenshots show Super Mario Odyssey running on a 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip running under macOS 11.0.1. The processors in the Nintendo Switch and M1 Macs are both based on ARM architecture.

Is this Super Mario Odyssey running under virtualization on my M1 Macbook Pro? Yes. Yes it is. 😊 pic.twitter.com/AcgiEkVEyU

— Sera Tonin Brocious (@daeken) December 20, 2020

The developer says the “big hurdle” is proper Metal support, noting that the current MoltenVK implementation results in “middling performance.”

While there are no instructions available for the public to try this out, it’s an exciting development for emulation fans everywhere.

In addition to HBG Shop and all its wonderful features, Tinfoil also allows you to install your .nsp game files directly from your PC via USB connection. This is currently the fastest way to install .nsp files as you do not need to remove your SD or wait for copy and install times. This guide will show you how to setup Tinfoil + NUT Server for fast .nsp game title installs.

Tinfoil can also install .XCI, .XCZ and .NSZ file formats.

Required Downloads:

Nintendo Switch with Custom Firmware

• The ftpd homebrew application requires a hacked switch with CFW such as Atmosphere
• You cannot run homebrew applications with unhacked or stock Switch consoles
• This guide assumes you have all the basic requirements to enter RCM and boot into CFW

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• Tinfoil will be required to connect to the NUT Server application

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MicroSD Card (128GB or Larger Recommended)

• Games can be installed to the Switch’s internal storage or to the MicroSD
• 128GB or more is recommended for storing games

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• USB Dongle that can be used to boot your Switch into Atmosphere without a PC or USB cable
• RCM Jig Included
• Compatible with emuMMC / Stock OS Dual Boot for safer online play
• Add or Update payloads (.bin files) via USB
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1. Launch tinfoil_driver.exe to install the USB driver
   If a Windows Defender prompt appears, click [More info] -> [Run Anyway] to proceed
2. On your Switch, launch Tinfoil
3. Go to [Options] and scroll down and select [Install Unsigned Code]
4. Press [Up] -> [Up] -> [Down] -> [Down] -> [Left] -> [Right] -> [Left] -> [Right] -> [B] -> [A] -> [+]
   This lock is designed to protect you from installing malicious files that may damage your Switch, unfortunately it is required to remove it if you wish install game files converted from physical cartridges in Tinfoil. Unlocking this means you must be cautious of where you obtain your games and always think twice before installing.

Congratulations, you’ve now installed the Tinfoil USB driver so your Switch will be able to connect to your PC via USB. Now you can launch Tinfoil and begin installing game files from your PC.

1. Connect your Switch to your PC via USB and Launch Tinfoil
2. Place nut.exe in the same folder as your .nsp game files and launch the application
3. NUT will open a black window with a squirrel and a second window showing the .nsp files in the folder
4. On your Switch in Tinfoil, go to [File Browser] and select [usbfs:/]
5. Browse to the location of your NSP games and press the [Right Thumbstick] to pin the location in tinfoil
6. You will now be able to locate your .nsp game files in the Tinfoil [File Browser] for installation
7. Once your game is installed, you may launch it from the Switch Home menu

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