Citron

Citron is a completely free and open-source Nintendo Switch emulator for Windows, which is based on the original code of Yuzu, one of the first and most popular emulators for this console. The emulator is written in C++, which allows it to be easily ported to other operating systems, such as Android or Mac.

Very accessible minimum requirements

The requirements for the vast majority of titles in the Switch catalog to run smoothly using Citron are very accessible: Intel Core i5-8600K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB graphics card. These are the recommended specifications to be able to correctly play some of the most demanding video games in the catalog: those with open worlds or with a high polygonal load. The minimum requirements for most of the less demanding games are much more accessible: Intel Core i3-6100 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030. Simply put, almost any mid-range PC is capable of running most Switch video games without much trouble.

Configure the emulator in just a few minutes and start playing

The best way to be able to start playing all the titles in the Switch catalog as soon as possible is to take a look at the various tutorials that you can find on the official Citron website. You can also search for video tutorials or directly join the emulator's Discord community, where you'll find a lot of useful information on how to set it all up. Once you have installed the Decryption Keys and the latest Firmware version of the console, you'll be able to start running any video game you have downloaded. This process is not at all complicated; in just five minutes, you'll be able to download and install everything you need.

You choose the controls you want to use

From the Citron settings, you can easily customize the emulator controls. By default, the emulator lets you use your PC keyboard as if it were a Pro Controller, but there are many more options. You can change the control scheme however and whenever suits you, choosing between Dual Joycons, only the right Joycon, only the left Joycon, the console handheld mode, or the GameCube controller. Of course, if you have a gamepad connected to your PC, you can set it up and play with it. Many of the best Switch video games play particularly well with an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

An exceptional compatibility list

The Citron compatibility list includes more than 1500 games. On the emulator's official website, you can see the list of compatible games, which includes more than 85% of the console's complete catalog. What's more, over 60% of the games, including some of the most popular titles, work perfectly. This means that many of the Switch's most iconic games can be enjoyed at 60 FPS and with better resolution than on the original console.

An excellent emulator alternative for Switch

Download Citron if you want to try out a good emulator for Nintendo Switch that is powerful, stable and easy to use. Thanks to this program, you can enjoy some of the best exclusively-console video games on your PC. This is a real treat for video game lovers. What's more, the emulator is also under constant development, adding new features and new games to its compatibility list.