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TL;DR
- Tico’s latest release allows GameCube and Wii games to run on the Switch’s Horizon OS (via CFW), eliminating the need to install and reboot into Android or Linux.
- The latest v0.7.0 alpha uses a Dolphin core that automatically boosts the Tegra X1 chip to handle demanding titles.
- Built in C++, Tico features a controller-first UI and automatic game library management for a “zero configuration” setup.
The Nintendo Switch is a great console, but it runs on Nintendo’s proprietary OS. While the game collection is great, Switch owners often itch to enjoy titles from older consoles. Those looking to try GameCube or Wii games had to go through the arduous process of installing Switchroot, which brings Android and Linux to the Switch, and then run the Dolphin emulator. A project called “Tico” is changing that with its latest release, allowing classic games to run directly within the Switch’s native environment for the first time.
Tico: Custom emulation frontend for Switch
