A user developed a Linux distribution enabling native Switch game play on ARM64 systems.
A user developed a Linux distribution enabling native Switch game play on ARM64 systems.
DaFunHouse
08-25-2023, 07:43 PM #1Reddit discussion highlights Reddit Post Horizon Linux as a Linux distribution enabling native execution of Switch apps on ARM64 systems. It supports certain homebrew programs and even a commercial title (Puyo Puyo Tetris). The author finds it intriguing, comparing it to an anti-emulation approach. They’re curious about reactions from major emulation community figures and speculate that Mac users might soon benefit from this development.
NakeBemveu
09-08-2023, 10:42 AM #4It's functioning smoothly yet. Further adjustments are required to update the OS for the Switch's behavior. I'm excited about its potential once these issues are resolved.
thomasp100
09-15-2023, 03:36 PM #6It seems the software is likely designed primarily for MacBooks but could work on any device with an Arm64 processor. If your device has an Arm64 CPU and you manage to set up a desktop operating system, it might be possible.
CaptainTr0ll
09-21-2023, 12:42 PM #7The distribution includes all necessary firmware and drivers for your devices.
).Reverse engineering a product doesn't breach intellectual property rights unless it's covered by the licensing terms for using it. The same applies to emulation. Users are permitted to use and enjoy the content and services they've bought, regardless of where they access them, including third-party platforms like emulators.
I haven’t kept up with the scene lately, but I think new switches are now being released with firmware updates that support the caffeine exploit. This means the number of exploitable, hacked models will gradually decrease over time. Still, there will always be enough compromised units available for long-term use, and once cart files disappear, ROMs will remain accessible indefinitely. If specific ROM sites are taken down, it doesn’t matter since they’ll still exist online.
Early first-gen models contained a hardware flaw that let someone enter recovery mode with a paperclip positioned strategically. This iteration is considered unpatched. Accessing RCM and exploiting it makes it simple to deliver payloads to the switch. Otherwise, you need a different exploit that works only on older firmware versions—initially. Once custom firmware is installed, you can clone the NAND and update it, enabling booting into newer firmware.
I haven’t kept up with the scene lately, but I think new switches are now being released with firmware updates that support the caffeine exploit. This means the number of exploitable, hacked models will gradually decrease over time. Still, there will always be enough compromised units available for long-term use, and once cart files disappear, ROMs will remain accessible indefinitely. If specific ROM sites are taken down, it doesn’t matter since they’ll still exist online.