Getting Started
Everything you need to know to get suyu up and running on your system
⚠️ Downloads Currently Paused
Due to DMCA concerns, we are indefinitely pausing downloads of suyu. The emulator is currently being modified to remove ROM decryption functionality and will require pre-decrypted ROMs going forward.
Please check our GitHub discussions for updates on when downloads will resume.
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit, Ubuntu 20.04+, or macOS 10.15+
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400 / AMD Radeon R5 M230
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit, Ubuntu 22.04+, or macOS 12+
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 10 GB available space (SSD recommended)
Installation
Note: Installation instructions are temporarily unavailable as downloads are paused. Once the modified emulator is available, this section will be updated with new installation procedures that reflect the changes to ROM handling.
First-Time Setup
⚠️ Important Legal Notice
You must legally own a Nintendo Switch console and the games you wish to emulate. suyu does not provide any copyrighted content, including system files, games, or keys.
Required Files
- System Firmware: Dump your Switch's firmware using tools like TegraRcmGUI
- Title Keys: Extract your console's unique keys (title.keys, prod.keys)
- Game Files: Dump your legally owned games in NSP, XCI, or NCA format
Setup Steps
- Launch suyu for the first time
- Go to File → Install Files to NAND and install your firmware
- Place your keys in the appropriate directory (shown in suyu's configuration)
- Add your game directories in File → Select Game Directory
- Configure your input devices in Emulation → Configure → Controls