Lakka Switch

Lakka Switch
General
Author	Libretro
Type	Other Emulators
Version	5.0
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2024/04/14
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Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a full blown retrogaming console.

Built on top of the famous RetroArch emulator, Lakka is able to emulate a large range of hardware and has some useful features such as Braid-like rewinding, joypad hotplug and video streaming.

User guide

Please refer to the official website on how to setup Lakka.

Useful links

• Supported hardware.
• BIOS requirements table.
• Official forum.
• Unofficial subreddit.

Screenshots

Media

Lakka - How to Install: Switch (LibRetro)

Lakka on Nintendo Switch Emulation Tests | N64, Gamecube, PS1 (25 Games) (LOE TECH)

Changelog

v5.0

• Based on LibreELEC 11.0 build system
• RetroArch updated to 1.17.0
• Cores updated to their most recent versions
• New cores added:
  • dirksimple: Dragon’s Lair player
  • dosbox-core: DOSBox
  • ep128emu: Enterprise 64/128, Videoton TVC, Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum
  • geolith: Neo Geo AES and MVS Cartridge Systems
  • jaxe: XO-CHIP/S-CHIP/CHIP-8
  • numero: TI-83
  • thepowdertoy: The Powder Toy
  • vice_xpet: Commodore PET
  • vircon32: Virtual Game Console inspired by 16/32-bit systems
  • vitaquake2: Quake II
• Mesa updated to 24.0.4
• Updated Linux kernel
  • mainline: 6.1.84
  • raspberry: 6.1.77
  • amlogic: 6.1.38
• Added images for following devices
  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Raspberry Pi Zero 2 in Retroflag GPI Case 2W
  • Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 in Retroflag GPI Case 2
  • Generic PC:
    • Support for nVidia GPUs (using proprietary nVidia driver, separate image)
  • Allwinner SOC:
    • OrangePi Zero2
    • OrangePi 3 LTS
  • Amlogic SOC:
    • BananaPi CM4
    • BananaPi M2 Pro
    • BananaPi M2S
    • BananaPi M5
    • Radxa Zero
    • Radxa Zero2
    • WeTek Core
    • WeTek Hub
    • WeTek Play 2
  • Rockchip SOC:
    • Firefly ROC-PC Plus
    • OrangePi 4 LTS
    • Radxa Rock Pi 4 Plus
    • Radxa Rock Pi 4 C Plus
• Retrorama - theme and dynamic wallpapers for XMB

v4.3

• Update RetroArch to 1.14.0.
• Add new libretro core: "fake08".
• Add new libretro core: "mojozork".
• Add new libretro core: "puae2021".
• Update Mesa to 22.1.7.
• Add support for more Nintendo Switch variants.
• Add Orange Pi 4 LTS (Rockchip RK3399).
• Update raspberry kernel to 5.10.110.
• Update amlogic kernel to 5.11.22.
• Update mainline kernel to 5.10.123.

v4.2

• Update RetroArch to 1.10.3.
• Add new libretro core: "a5200".
• "race": fix savestates on arm platforms.
• Update Mesa to 22.0.2.
• Amlogic: disable composite output by default.
• Generic: add support for Ventoy back.

v4.1

• Update RetroArch to 1.10.2.
• RetroArch standalone cores: add files needed to run these cores to the image (therefore disabled the system files downloader).
• Add new libretro core: "race".
• Add new libretro core: "bk".
• Add new libretro core: "same_cdi".
• Add new libretro core: "mame" (current).
• Fix "easyrpg" libretro core.
• Drop "duckstation" core.
• Update mainline kernel to 5.10.109 (PC, Allwinner, Amlogic, NXP).
• Update raspberry kernel to 5.10.103.
• Fix Nvidia support (build driver as module).
• Fix ethernet and wifi on Intel NUC 11.
• Add support for ASUS BT500 and TP-Link UB500 USB Wi-Fi adapters.
• Update Mesa to 22.0.1.
• Fix custom shutdown scripts (add RPi.GPIO Python library).

v4.0

• Update build system to LibreELEC 10.0.2.
• Update Mesa to 22.0.0.
• Update RetroArch to 1.10.1.
• Add new libretro core: "sameduck".
• Add new libretro core: "superbroswar".
• L4T/Switch: complete new port with many fixes and enhancements.
• Update mainline kernel to 5.10.103 (PC, Allwinner, Amlogic, NXP).
• Update Raspberry kernel/firmware to 5.10.95.
• Rockchip devices: switch to mainline kernel (5.10.76).

v3.7.3

• Maintenance release.
• Update RetroArch to 1.10.3.
• Update libretro cores to the same version as on 4.x.
• Add new libretro core: "a5200".

v3.7.2

• Maintenance release.
• Update RetroArch to 1.10.2.
• Update libretro cores to the same version as on 4.x.
• Add new libretro core: "sameduck".
• Add new libretro core: "race".
• Add new libretro core: "bk".
• Drop "duckstation" core.

v3.7.1

• Maintenance release.
• Update RetroArch to 1.10.1.
• Update libretro cores to the same version as on 4.x.

v3.7

• Update RetroArch to 1.10.0.
• Update libretro cores to the latest.
• Add small utility to turn off Xbox360 controllers.
• Fix AML aarch64 cores compilation.
• Update Mesa to 21.3.6.
• Rollback Raspberry kernel/firmware files to 1.20210831 (fixes issue with 4K displays not initializing).
• Update mainline kernel to 5.10.101.
• Add new libretro core: "wasm4".
• Add new libretro core: "jumpnbump".
• Add new libretro core: "blastem".
• Add new libretro core: "freechaf".
• Add new libretro core: "potator".
• Add new libretro core: "quasi88".
• Add new libretro core: "retro8".
• Add new libretro core: "xmil".
• Add new libretro core: "fmsx".
• Make the ".update" folder on the "STORAGE" partition writable without superuser privilege.
• Add new device: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 with GPICase (Pi02GPi.arm).
• Fix recording / streaming in RetroArch.
• Raspberry Pi: disable wifi powersaving to improve wifi stability.

v3.6

• Update RetroArch to 1.9.13.1.
• Update libretro cores to latest.
• Add new libretro core: "ecwolf".
• Add new libretro core: "beetle-pce".
• Add highscore.dat for "fbneo" to RetroArch system folder.
• Add artwork files, cheat.dat and history.dat for "mame2003-plus" to RetroArch system folder.
• Add engine files, themes, soundfont and basic scummvm.ini for "scummvm" to RetroArch system folder.
• Update Mesa to 21.2.5.
• Fix issue with older Intel GPUs (crocus driver is now preferred, "MESA_LOADER_DRIVER_OVERRIDE" is not required anymore).
• Update mainline kernel to 5.10.78.
• Update Raspberry kernel/firmware files to 1.20211029.

v3.5.2

• Update RetroArch to 1.9.12.
• Update libretro cores to latest.
• Add DAT/XML files for "fbneo" and "mame2003-plus" playlist scanning.
• Add SAMBA share for database files on the image.
• Fix mount units for Nintendo Switch.
• Remove "disable_ertm=1" from "xpadneo" driver package.

v3.5.1

• Update RetroArch to 1.9.11.
• Update libretro cores to latest.
• Update Mesa to 21.2.4.
• Update Kernel to 5.10.72 (Generic, iMX6).
• Update Kernel/Firmware to 1.20210928 (RPi).
• Fix CRT / analog output on Raspberry Pi (more.
• Expose "/storage/.cache" as "Services" samba share.
• Add vulkan-tools (Generic).

v3.5

• Add support for Anbernic RG351MP.
• Update Mesa to 21.2.3.
• Update Linux kernel to 5.10.68 and kernel firmware to 20210919 (Generic, iMX6).
• Fix libraries for interfacing to Raspberry Pi GPU on aarch64.
• Add WireGuard VPN support.
• Add action to remove bluetooth pairing (**Settings** → **Bluetooth** → ***Bluetooth device*** → Start button or Space key).
• Add xpadneo driver to support wireless Xbox gamepads (all, but L4T).
• Update 'default' kernel to 5.1.21 (Allwinner, Amlogic).
• Set HDMI output resolution to 720p, drop A20 devices (Allwinner).
• Add support for Capcom Home Arcade.
• Replace i965 intel driver with the updated crocus one (Generic).
• Add support for PiBoy DMG (RPi).
• Add support for non-standard modes in VEC - enhances CRT output (RPi).
• Update kernel/firmware to 1.20210831 (RPi).
• Enable additional PARPORT modules/features - fixes Gamecon module (Generic x64).
• Remove old mupen64plus core.
• Enable RSP dynarec in parallel_n64 core (Generic).
• Enable RDP and RSP dynarec in mupen64plus_next (Generic).

External links

• Official website - https://www.lakka.tv/get/windows/switch/
• Documentation - https://lakka.tv/doc/Nintendo-Switch/
• GitHub - https://github.com/lakka-switch/Lakka-LibreELEC
• GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/l4t-lakka-switch-now-with-audio-and-vulkan.538619/
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LakkaTv
• Discord - https://discord.gg/BNFR4hM