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Ryubing
What it is
Ryubing is an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator fork intended to provide a quality-of-life uplift for existing Ryujinx users. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is licensed under MIT. Graphics support includes OpenGL 4.5 or later, Vulkan, and Metal through MoltenVK, with resolution scaling, anti-aliasing, filters, shader caching, and aspect-ratio adjustment. It accepts keyboard, mouse, touch, Joy-Con, and nearly all controllers; dual-Joy-Con motion controls require DS4Windows or BetterJoy. The interface manages downloadable content and supports romfs, exefs, and runtime mods such as cheats. Audio output is supported, but microphone input is not. Stable builds are published about monthly, while Canary builds follow each master-branch commit and are recommended only for experienced users. Documentation recommends at least 8 GiB of RAM and warns that less may cause poor gameplay or unexpected crashes. An optional translation cache intended to reduce game load times is enabled by default. The original Ryujinx project was discontinued on October 1, 2024.
For and against
For
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports OpenGL, Vulkan, and Metal through MoltenVK.
- Manages downloadable content and supports several mod types.
- Offers resolution scaling and aspect-ratio adjustment.
Against
- Requires at least 8 GiB of RAM according to the documentation.
- Microphone input is not supported.
- Dual-Joy-Con motion controls require DS4Windows or BetterJoy.
- Canary builds are recommended only for experienced users.
The verdict
Ryubing offers graphics options, controller support, and mod management across desktop platforms. Check the memory recommendation and input caveats before deciding whether it fits your setup.
Who it suits
Ryubing suits existing Ryujinx users seeking the fork’s stated quality-of-life uplift. Its Canary builds are intended for experienced users, and its documentation recommends at least 8 GiB of RAM.
On the record
- Android support
- The FAQ includes a question about Android, but the opened page does not establish that Android is supported.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Audio
- Audio output is supported, while microphone input is not supported.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Audio limitation
- Audio output is supported, but microphone input is not.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Build channels
- Stable releases are published about monthly, while Canary builds are generated for each master-branch commit and are recommended only for experienced users.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Builds
- Stable builds are released about monthly; Canary builds are generated for each master-branch commit and are recommended only for experienced users.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Game performance
- Its optional Profiled Persistent Translation Cache stores translated functions to reduce game load times, and the documentation says it is enabled by default.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Graphics
- The GPU emulator supports OpenGL 4.5 or later, Vulkan, and Metal through MoltenVK, with shader caching, resolution scaling, anti-aliasing, scaling filters, anisotropic filtering, and aspect-ratio adjustment.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Input
- The emulator supports keyboard, mouse, touch, Joy-Con, and nearly all controllers; dual-Joy-Con motion requires DS4Windows or BetterJoy.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The docs list OpenAL, SDL2, and libsoundio for audio, AmiiboAPI for Amiibo emulation, and ldn_mitm for one multiplayer mode.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- iOS support
- The FAQ includes a question about iPhone, iPad, and iOS, but the opened page does not establish that those platforms are supported.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- License
- The software is licensed under the MIT license; the docs also identify third-party code under BSD and LGPLv3 licenses.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Memory requirement
- The documentation says a PC needs at least 8 GiB of RAM to run the emulator.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Mods and add-ons
- The GUI manages downloadable content and supports romfs, exefs, and runtime mods such as cheats.docs.ryujinx.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Mods and DLC
- The GUI manages downloadable content and supports romfs, exefs, and runtime mods such as cheats.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- The LDN guide describes local-wireless multiplayer over the internet between Ryujinx users, with a mode for connection to a modded Switch on the same network.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- Ryujinx is an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator written in C#; Ryubing describes this fork as a quality-of-life uplift for existing Ryujinx users.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The docs say the original Ryujinx project was discontinued on October 1, 2024.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The multiplayer guide points users seeking players to dedicated LDN channels in the project's Discord server.docs.ryujinx.app · read 3 Oct 2026
