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tiicu

The first custom emulation frontend for Nintendo Switch - a beautiful, intuitive interface built entirely in pure C++ for native performance and future cross-platform compatibility.

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  • Free
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Nintendo Switch
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What is tiicu?

tiicu is a groundbreaking emulation frontend designed specifically for Nintendo Switch homebrew. It transforms how you organize and play retro games with an elegant, controller-first interface that puts your games front and center. Unlike traditional emulator launchers that force you through endless file browsers and configuration menus, tiicu provides a console-quality experience with automatic game organization, beautiful artwork handling, and embedded emulator cores that just work.

Core Features

Home Screen

Your personalized gaming dashboard with instant access to favorites.

  • Customizable Grid Layout - Pin your most-played games for one-button access
  • Full Shortcut Management - Edit game information or remove shortcuts as your collection evolves
  • Visual Excellence - Every game displays with proper artwork and console-specific presentation

Launcher Screen

A powerful interface for browsing your entire retro library across multiple systems.

  • Unified Multi-Console Browser - Access all your games from Game Boy to PlayStation in one place
  • Intelligent Caching - Game lists load instantly thanks to smart background indexing
  • One-Button Rescan - Added new ROMs? Refresh your library without rebuilding everything
  • Direct Home Screen Pinning - Add any game to your home screen with a single button press
  • No-Intro and Redump Organization - Automatic categorization using No-Intro and Redump naming standards

Embedded Emulator Cores

Zero-configuration retro gaming with everything included out of the box. No Manual Installation - All emulator cores are built-in and ready to use Seven Systems at Launch:

  • Game Boy -Game Boy Color
  • Game Boy Advance
  • Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System
  • PlayStation (custom exclusive port optimized for Switch)
  • PlayStation Portable via PPSSPP (custom exclusive port)

Full Save Support - Save states work everywhere, SRAM saves function like original hardware Optimized for Switch - Custom builds tuned for maximum performance on Switch hardware

Emulator Core Information

tiicu uses statically linked emulator cores built from open-source projects. Each core has been optimized for Nintendo Switch performance. Source code and detailed information for each core can be found at:

  • PPSSPP (PSP)
  • Gambatte (GB and GBC)
  • mGBA (GBA)
  • FCEUmm (NES)
  • SwanStation (PSX)

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