I’ve been noticing a lot of chatter online where folks say things like, “I won’t buy Mario Kart World; I’m just going to emulate it.” Do these people really think there are reliable emulators available right now? Considering the unknown SOC for the Switch 2 and its high-security features, isn’t it clear that proper emulation will take a while? Plus, won’t devices like the Steam Deck struggle to run Switch 2 games effectively, especially with the new screen resolutions?
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A lot of people assume that since the first Switch used a modified Nvidia chip that was already documented, emulating the Switch 2 will be just as quick. But they forget it took ages before most games even worked properly. Just because they see something like BotW running at 4K60fps doesn’t mean Switch 2 emulation will be instant or easy; it’s still a different beast.
True. People get overly optimistic and forget how tough it is to run complex code designed for a different system.
The reality is that every Nintendo system has eventually been emulated, so it’s not unreasonable to think the Switch 2 will be too. But don’t get your hopes up too soon. Expect it’ll take time and serious hardware to emulate effectively, especially since it might be more powerful than the original Switch.
I wouldn’t be holding my breath for anything playable for a while. It’s always a waiting game.
Yep, and the early emulation struggle will definitely last longer this time around, especially with added layers of security.
Honestly, many of those saying they’ll just emulate probably weren’t planning to buy the Switch 2 anyway. They just want to complain about prices and troll Nintendo fans. And they’re not looking at the long-term effort involved in emulating something new.
Forreal! A lot of these trolls just want a free ride and to vent their frustrations about Nintendo.
Exactly, they just want to hate on Nintendo and don’t really care about actually supporting the games.
The hype around Switch 2 emulation might stem from people who only remember the days when emulating was a lot easier. They’ve seen that early Switch games got emulated fairly quickly, but they don’t realize that the Switch 2 is built on more advanced tech and security, so it’s not going to be easy this time.
Right? It’s like they just assume it’s going to happen overnight without understanding the realities of emulation.
Plus, early emulation was often just for simpler games. The complex ones are a whole different story.
Exactly! The initial emulation struggles often get overlooked. Just because a few games work now doesn’t mean all will, especially with the Switch 2’s different architecture.