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Emulation Mar 2026 · 10 min
Pokemon on Steam Deck: Does It Run at 60fps? Full 2026 Performance Test
I tested 12 Pokemon titles on my Steam Deck OLED running Ryujinx 1.1.1341. Sword/Shield hits 60fps at 720p with the right Vulkan settings. Here’s exactly what works — and what doesn’t.
👤 GameOverlord 📅 Mar 14, 2026 10 min read
Legal
Is Dumping Your Own Switch Games Legal? The Full 2026 Answer
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Emulation
XCI vs NSP ROMs: Which Format Is Actually Better for Ryujinx?
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Hardware
Best GPU for Switch Emulation in 2026: RTX 4060 Wins Our Tests
Mar 2026 7 min
Safety
Are Switch ROM Websites Safe? Malware & Scam Risks Explained
Feb 2026 9 min
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