Ryujinx Portable Mode

Ryujinx portable mode is a configuration setting. You can store your emulator settings and save files and data in a single folder instead of the default system directories.

The portable mode keeps Ryujinx and related files on a single portable storage device like a USB. It allows users to use Ryujinx on multiple devices.

It does not require setting up the emulator every time.

It is similar to transporting your entire emulation setup, including games, save files, and settings. You would love this handy feature. Therefore, you can use the Ryujinx portable mode to switch between devices.

So, you no longer have to reinstall your emulator on every new device.

Benefits of Ryujinx Portable Mode

• Carry your emulator setup on a USB drive or any external hard disk.
• There’s no need to search in hidden directories to save files and keys. Keep all your settings and keys organized within a dedicated folder.
• To avoid mixing your system files with the emulator data, use portable mode in Ryujinx.
• Thus, it benefits when it comes to moving the entire emulator setup between devices.
• It makes backup easy since you have all the settings, firmware, keys, and saves in a single place.
• You can enjoy easy migration and restoration of the emulator setup.

Since it provides so many benefits, you must enable this feature. We are here to help you activate the Ryujinx Portable mode.

Enable Portable Mode in Ryujinx

It takes some simple steps to enable the portable mode in Ryujinx. Let us dive into the details;

Prepare Ryujinx Folder

• Locate the folder where you installed Ryujinx. If there is no folder, download the emulator and extract it to your preferred location (e.g., a USB drive or a folder on your PC).
• Create a subfolder named portable in the base directory of Ryujinx.

Note: Name the folder “portable” (with exact capitalization) so Ryujinx detects it.

Run Ryujinx in Portable Mode

• Launch Ryujinx.exe.
• Once the emulator starts, check the console output in the Ryujinx windows. A confirmation message in the logs shows if the emulator is in portable mode.

Setup Keys and Firmware

• Now, open the created portable folder. Go to subfolders system games and sdcard.
• Navigate to the system folder and place the prod keys here. Your emulator cannot work without these keys.
• Please install the firmware in your portable setup. You would follow the steps as in default mode, but ensure you placed everything in the portable directory.

Migrate the Existing Data: (optional)

This step allows you to migrate your saves, settings, and other files to portable mode from default mode.

• Copy the files and folders from their original location (e.g., %AppData%/Ryujinx)
• Save files (usually in the bis/user folder).
• Shader Caches to prevent stuttering.
• Paste the files in their relevant folders within the portable directory.

Verify the Portable Setup

• Launch Ryujinx and confirm if it runs properly.
• Check if your installed firmware, prod.keys, and any transferred save files are detected.
• You can play a game to see if everything works perfectly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Remarks

Hence, you can use Ryujinx in portable mode for better management and flexibility. You can play your favorite Nintendo Switch games on any device without hassle.