THE INDEPENDENT FIELD GUIDE
Switch games.
Built for Apple.
nxnative turns your own Nintendo Switch game files into native apps for Apple devices. Check your device, prepare a build and find help at each step.
Check your device
Match the chip and OS before building.
Choose your platform
Mac app or signed iPhone / iPad IPA.
Protect your progress
Back up saves before changing builds.
Devices
Choose your Apple device
Building uses a Mac with Xcode and Homebrew. Running has separate device requirements; a supported chip is only the first check.
Compare nxnative & MacNativeGames →GET STARTED
Build for Apple silicon
Choose the Mac app target and check your prerequisites.
Read guide →TROUBLESHOOT
When pipelines stop moving
Compare the symptom, commit and original issue.
Read guide →MOBILE
Investigate an iPhone crash
Separate IPA setup from game runtime failures.
Read guide →PRESERVE
Keep your saves safe
Copy first. Update second. Verify your restore.
Read guide →GAME DOSSIER / 001
Super Mario Odyssey
Version 1.4.1. Author-reported iPhone play, a Mac pipeline issue, and unknown iPad behavior.
Open the dossier ↗Super Mario Odyssey1.4.1
- MAC
- Source reports available
- IPHONE
- Source reports available
- IPAD
- Unverified
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Common questions
Is nxnative a general-purpose emulator?
The upstream project builds native apps from your own game files. Follow its specific build and platform requirements.
Which iPhone or iPad does nxnative require?
The documented mobile baseline is A17 Pro or later with iOS 26+, or M1 or later with iPadOS 26+. Check the chip as well as the model name; game compatibility still needs separate evidence.
Do I need a Mac to build an iPhone app?
Yes. The documented workflow uses a Mac with Xcode and Homebrew to build an unsigned IPA. Signing and installation happen after that build.
Does a listed game guarantee compatibility on my device?
No. Check the game version, nxnative revision and reported platform. A successful build or a Mac report does not establish iPhone or iPad playability.
Where can I download games or keys?
This guide provides neither. Use your own legally obtained files and follow the upstream documentation.