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How to Add Games To Ryujinx

Dive into the world of Nintendo Switch gaming on Ryujinx. Here, we will tell you how to add games to Ryujinx. The process is simple and easy if you are working with.XCI or.NSP game files, follow the steps. You will know how to add games and can see them in the Ryujinx library.

Let us have a look at the steps;

Preparing Your Game Files

Make sure you have the proper game files. The Nintendo Switch games usually are in (.XCI, NSP, or.NRO) formats.

  • In the case of Nintendo Switch, you can legally dump the games using the NXDumpTool tool.
  • Then, search online for game ROMs. Get the ROMs from reliable sources to prevent malware or legal issues.

Adding Games to Ryujinx

Now, you can load the game into Ryujinx.

  • Launch the Ryujinx emulator on your PC.
  • Go to Options > Settings and click on Game Directories.
  • Add and navigate to the folder where the saved game files are.
  • The emulator will scan the folder to add compatible game files to your library.

Once added, every game should appear listed in the Ryujinx main window. You can now play. It keeps things organized. You don’t have to re-add files later.

Updating Games in Ryujinx

You can also update the games to fix issues and enjoy new features. Let us see how you can update games in Ryujinx;

  • In the main game list, right-click the game to update. Select Manage Title updates.
  • Now, you must update the file for the game, NSP or.XCI format. Finally, you can add the updated file and click save.

You can now enjoy the latest version of the game. To revert to the older version, go back to the Manage Title Updates menu, remove the updates, and convert back to its older version.

Managing DLC in Ryujinx

For some games, there are extra downloadable content. You can add the extras if you want. Ryujinx comes with a built-in feature that adds and manages your DLC.

  • Right-click on the game you want to manage and select Manage DLC.
  • In the DLC Manager, click Add and select the DLC file, which is usually in.NSP format.
  • After adding, click Save to apply.

The emulator itself organizes the DLC files. It allows you to activate or deactivate the individual DLCs. As a result, you get control over the game content. It is up to you to choose all the extras or just the vital ones.

Final Remarks

Hence, you can follow the steps to add games, update them, and manage DLC. It will enhance your gaming experience unimaginably.

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