Want to play Pokémon Scarlet, Purple, or Let's Go Pikachu on your PC or Android smartphone? Thanks to the Yuzu emulator, it's possible in 2025. But be careful: if you plan to do everything alone, you might quickly lose patience.
In this article, we explain how to get Pokémon Switch ROMs to work on Yuzu , why it's often a pain, and most importantly, how to save yourself all that with a ready-to-use solution.
🎮 What is Yuzu?
Yuzu is an open-source emulator that lets you simulate the Nintendo Switch on Windows, Linux, and now Android computers. It's particularly powerful for running recent games in high definition—provided you configure it properly.
But Pokémon games on Switch are very sensitive: the slightest error can cause the game to crash or prevent saves .
⚠️ Playing Pokémon on Yuzu alone: the common hassles
If you want to do everything yourself, here's what you can expect:
- ❌ Decryption keys and firmware required (and complicated to legally recover)
- ❌ Incomplete or corrupted ROMs recovered from dubious sites
- ❌ Shader issues: slowdowns, stuttering, visual bugs
- ❌ Manual configuration: key mapping, installing updates, graphic settings, etc.
- ❌ Hours of testing to hopefully run a game without crashing
And sometimes, even after all that, the game refuses to launch ...
✅ The Retroxmania solution: a ready-to-play Pokémon Switch Pack
Want to avoid all these problems and start playing right away, without the hassle ?
Here's what it contains:
- ✅ Pre-configured Yuzu emulator
- ✅ All Pokémon Switch Games (Full, Secure, Tested ROMs)
- ✅ A clear step-by-step tutorial
- ✅ No complicated handling (no need for a physical Switch)
- ✅ Compatible with Windows, Android and iOS (via cloud solution)
- ✅ Fast customer support in case of blockage
In short: you install, you play . That's it.
🧠 Some tips if you prefer to do everything by hand
Are you determined to set everything up yourself? Then:
- Uses the Canary version of Yuzu (best Pokémon compatibility)
- Download the latest Switch firmware from your own console (legally required)
- Enables asynchronous shaders
- Set the resolution according to the power of your PC
- Apply patches to improve fluidity on Scarlet and Violet
- Never forget to save regularly
But honestly, you could save dozens of hours ...
In summary: playing Pokémon Switch ROMs, yes, but not just any old way
In 2025, the Yuzu emulator truly allows you to relive the greatest Pokémon Switch games. But the experience depends entirely on your setup and patience.
This is why the Retroxmania Pokémon Switch Pack is the best option if you want to:
✅ Avoid bugs
✅ Don't risk your PC with questionable files
✅ Launch your favorite game in less than 10 minutes