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Lakka Switch | |
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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
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