Lakka Switch, L4T edition
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I am proud to finally release the L4T version of Lakka Switch!
New kernel, new logo, new drivers, audio... everything is fresh and clean.

Did I mention Rayman 3 was full speed on Dolphin? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

General system updates

• New Linux kernel and underlying operating system, based on Linux4Tegra and Jetson Nano drivers
  • mainline kernel has been deprecated
  • system features should now be on par with the L4T Ubuntu distribution, except for dock support
  • Bluetooth was lost in the battle and needs some rest to come back stronger
• aarch64 is now the default and mainly supported architecture
  • arm has been deprecated since L4T doesn't support it
• New logo made with the help of jaames and the R:S community

New features and improvements

• Audio now works through the internal speakers and headphones
• The new GPU driver supports both Vulkan and OpenGL
• RAM is now locked at full speed (1600Mhz), was 800MHz before
• The system is now way more stable and should boot for everyone with a decent SD card (no more black screen of death)
• RetroArch has been updated to add menu widgets (fancy onscreen notifications)
• Overclock profiles have been updated :
  • Renamed all profiles
  • Added more overclock profiles
  • Added underclock profiles

New cores

• mupen64plus-next (N64 emulator)
  • The core is full speed, even on aarch64 thanks to the new dynarec
  • Includes the updated version of the GlideN renderer
• picodrive (various Sega consoles)
  • The core replaces Genesis Plus GX (Game Gear support has been dropped)
• Beetle PSX HW (PSX emulator with OpenGL and Vulkan renderer)
  • The core performs worse than PCSX ReARMed for now, even with Vulkan
• reicast (Dreamcast emulator)
  • The core is full speed on all commercial games, no visual glitches
  • The OIT renderer works (better accuracy), speed is still good on 1x resolution
  • The core needs the Dreamcast BIOS files to be placed in /lakka/storage/system/DC
  • WinCE games are currently not supported - there is a WinCE version of the reicast core in the works but the aarch64 dynarec is too slow for the games to be playable (for now)
• Yaba Sanshiro (Saturn emulator)
  • The core is full speed on all commercial games
  • Yabause and Kronos were also added but both perform worse than Yaba Sanshiro
• theodore (Thomson MO/TO emulator)

Updated cores

• Dolphin : Vulkan support
  • With Vulkan, Dolphin runs decently - some games are playable, some are full speed... see for yourself, try it and experiment with different games and settings!
• PCSX ReARMed : Switch optimizations and CHD support
• PPSSPP : doesn't crash anymore when closing content

Removed cores

• mupen64plus
• parallel-n64
• Genesis Plus GX
• Ishiiruka
  • It might come back once the core is updated with the (beta) Vulkan renderer

Credits

• Kernel and drivers work: NVIDIA, switchroot team (especially ByLaws and langerhans)
• Lakka Switch work: natinusala and plaidman
• RetroArch, original Lakka distribution: libretro team
• mupen64plus-next: Gillou and m4xw
• PCSX ReARMed: Switch optimizations by m4xw, CHD support by aliaspider
• Dolphin core: aliaspider
• reicast core: flyinghead

Download link

The Lakka Switch website has been updated with the new version: https://lakka-switch.github.io/documentation/

Please note that you can't dual boot Ubuntu and Lakka Switch for now (it will always boot Ubuntu).

 

[HappehLemons]

Lakka not only lacks a ton of standard, basic features, specially compared to current RA versions, it also performs worse. Maybe when the last updates was released it was huge deal with a notable difference. Nowdays it's waaaay better to just keep RetroArch updated on your HB menu.

The last build posted of Lakka is objectively faster in N64 versus any other method (Horizon, OS, SwitchRoot, L4T), and I'm assuming is goes for many of the other emulators in Lakka because it allows proper utilization of the GPU with almost no overhead.

While it's missing basic features like docked, wireless joycons and boot options you're 100% wrong saying it performs worse. I haven't found a N64 game that didn't run full speed on Lakka with the top handheld GPU profile, while ever other way of playing RA has lag, stutter and frame drops in games that are higher spec.

 

[LeyendaV]

The last build posted of Lakka is objectively faster in N64 versus any other method (Horizon, OS, SwitchRoot, L4T), and I'm assuming is goes for many of the other emulators in Lakka because it allows proper utilization of the GPU with almost no overhead.

While it's missing basic features like docked, wireless joycons and boot options you're 100% wrong saying it performs worse. I haven't found a N64 game that didn't run full speed on Lakka with the top handheld GPU profile, while ever other way of playing RA has lag, stutter and frame drops in games that are higher spec.

For what I've been able to test all this time, 64 perfoms pretty good (all things considered) on RetroArch, and have a ton of issues on Lakka, with a ton of games not running at all.

 

[HappehLemons]

For what I've been able to test all this time, 64 perfoms pretty good (all things considered) on RetroArch, and have a ton of issues on Lakka, with a ton of games not running at all.

What are a few of the games in Lakka that don't run for you but work in RA? I don't need all of them, but if you had a ton that don't work I'd like to knew a few of them at least since all of the games I have tried seem to work well in Lakka thus far.

 

[LeyendaV]

What are a few of the games in Lakka that don't run for you but work in RA? I don't need all of them, but if you had a ton that don't work I'd like to knew a few of them at least since all of the games I have tried seem to work well in Lakka thus far.

Mostly every single game seems to perform better on RetroArch, and specially those that use any kind of extra hardware like the expansion pack.

 

[HappehLemons]

Mostly every single game seems to perform better on RetroArch, and specially those that use any kind of extra hardware like the expansion pack.

Okay, but what I'm asking is can you name a game that you know runs worse so I can see this happening?
I have not experienced this at all with the games I've test, and see the exact opposite actually.

For example, here's 007 in HOS with max overclock. See :25 second mark for the very visible slowdown.

There is now slowdown like this in Lakka.

 

[LeyendaV]

Okay, but what I'm asking is can you name a game that you know runs worse so I can see this happening?
I have not experienced this at all with the games I've test, and see the exact opposite actually.

Actually, looks like you are experiencing the exact opposite of everybody for what I've been reading.

And since you don't seem to know which games use the expansion pack, Majora's Mask, Donkey Kong 64, Perfect Dark and StaCraft 64 are some of them.

 

[HappehLemons]

Actually, looks like you are experiencing the exact opposite of everybody for what I've been reading.

And since you don't seem to know which games use the expansion pack, Majora's Mask, Donkey Kong 64, Perfect Dark and StaCraft 64 are some of them.

Don't be a jerk. I know what games use the expansion pack.

Here's a video of DK64 running flawlessly with default RA setting in LAKKA with +3 GPU mode.

I'm still asking you what games did YOU from your TESTS. You said a "ton of games not running at all.". I can't find any and I just tested one you said isn't working and it's working perfect.



I really feel like everyone is just parroting other users saying that Lakka is bad and no one is giving actual specifics here.

 

[LeyendaV]

Don't be a jerk. I know what games use the expansion pack.

Here's a video of DK64 running flawlessly with default RA setting in LAKKA with +3 GPU mode.

I'm still asking you what games did YOU from your TESTS. You said a "ton of games not running at all.". I can't find any and I just tested one you said isn't working and it's working perfect.



I really feel like everyone is just parroting other users saying that Lakka is bad and no one is giving actual specifics here.

That really doesn't help at all. I need to see the entire specs and then the game running with them, otherwise it seems like you only wanna go againts anyone who's saying Lakka is bad.

There's the list. Most of those doesn't work at all on Lakka, unless you tweak everything a ton and force the console to OC like crazy, then some of them may be kida playable.
On RetroArch, every single one of them is working for playable to very good.

 

[FanofFans]

Actually, looks like you are experiencing the exact opposite of everybody for what I've been reading.

And since you don't seem to know which games use the expansion pack, Majora's Mask, Donkey Kong 64, Perfect Dark and StaCraft 64 are some of them.

No, you're actually experiencing the opposite of what everyone is. I don't know what you're doing in Lakka, but it emulates N64 far better than RA. RA has gotten better over time, but to say that it outclasses Lakka is just ignorant.

 

[LeyendaV]

No, you're actually experiencing the opposite of what everyone is. I don't know what you're doing in Lakka, but it emulates N64 far better than RA. RA has gotten better over time, but to say that it outclasses Lakka is just ignorant.

An account just joined the forum only to come here to stand for HappehLemons? Jesus, dude. Have some dignity, you don't need to create a clon account only because of this

 

[HappehLemons]

An account just joined the forum only to come here to stand for HappehLemons? Jesus, dude. Have some dignity, you don't need to create a clon account only because of this

LOL that's not me. Happy to have an admin check IP address and ban me if I'm making more the one account. I've been a member here for almost 10 years and I'm happy to defend myself on my own account, and have had proof of everything I've said.

Also, you STILL aren't providing any proof of what you're saying.

All I'm asking, NAME A FEW GAMES THAT DON'T WORK IN LAKKA. you can't do that and are just posting your ROM sets even after I posted examples of 2 games you said not working, work fine / better in Lakka then they do in HOS?

Man you really are just dumb or something. Stop making shit up dude. So annoying.

 

[FanofFans]

An account just joined the forum only to come here to stand for HappehLemons? Jesus, dude. Have some dignity, you don't need to create a clon account only because of this

I joined because I dislike misinformation spread from ignorance. So I chimed in. Also, good defense tactic to assume I'm the same person as above. You're wrong. Stop being defensive to save face. You look desperate. Isn't it just easier to accept the fact that you could be wrong?

 

[LeyendaV]

LOL that's not me. Happy to have an admin check IP address and ban me if I'm making more the one account. Happy to defend myself on my own account with proof of everything I've said.

You haven't show proof till now. A video showing Lakka boot, moving through the setting, booting the game and going through it, that would be proof. A game running without any context doesn't prove anything at all.

I joined because I dislike misinformation spread from ignorance. So I chimed in. Also, good defense tactic to assume I'm the same person as above. You're wrong. Stop being defensive to save face. You look desperate.

Just make sure you are using a good VPN and it's setted to Norway. Otherwise it will be easy to catch you

 

[FanofFans]

You haven't show proof till now. A video showing Lakka boot, moving through the setting, booting the game and going through it, that would be proof. A game running without any context doesn't prove anything at all.


Just make sure you are using a good VPN and it's setted to Norway. Otherwise it will be easy to catch you

You're seriously very blind if your only defense to your claims is to suggest that I am somebody else. I really don't care if you think I'm them, but at least come back with proof for your claims. You're wrong. You're like a person who when told by everyone that they're wrong, you blindly stick to your ignorance. It's disgusting.

Just try out Lakka, then get back to us about how it's "worse"... it's not.

 

[TheCasualties]

Can we stop the needless arguing?

I too would be interested in seeing the actual Lakka settings you are using. When I tested Lakka a few months back I didn't see much improvement and moved onto Ubuntu. Now I just use RA in HOS for the rare times I want to play goldeneye or Perfect Dark. It's not perfect but it's smooth most of the time.(multiplayer is a total lag-fest though lol)

So the only thing you changed is GPU overclock in Lakka?

edit: saw a quick scroll thru game settings in that 007 video, but the actual settings were cut off and/or blurry.

 

[LeyendaV]

You're seriously very blind if your only defense to your claims is to suggest that I am somebody else. I really don't care if you think I'm them, but at least come back with proof for your claims. You're wrong. You're like a person who when told by everyone that they're wrong, you blindly stick to your ignorance. It's disgusting.

Just try out Lakka, then get back to us about how it's "worse"... it's not.

-snip-

I've been using Lakka for almost two years now, I'm not sure why you are so eager to defend something that just doesn't work. It was good long ago, its awful now, and I don't see why that's wrong when we have way better alternatives nowdays.
I mean, I don't think you are getting paid or anything to stand for Lakka, and you never show us proof of what you are saying it's true, so it only make it see like you are just going against the flow because why not.

 

[FanofFans]

Can we stop the needless arguing?

I too would be interested in seeing the actual Lakka settings you are using. When I tested Lakka a few months back I didn't see much improvement and moved onto Ubuntu. Now I just use RA in HOS for the rare times I want to play goldeneye or Perfect Dark. It's not perfect but it's smooth most of the time.(multiplayer is a total lag-fest though lol)

So the only thing you changed is GPU overclock in Lakka?

edit: saw a quick scroll thru game settings in that 007 video, but the actual settings were cut off.

I overclock my GPU and CPU using the settings and I use vulkan...? I think...? I don't remember. But no, it's not perfect, but it does run games better, compared to RA. I think the gap is closer now, but it's still better at emulating. For example, some mini games in Mario Party 2 give me insane slowdown. In lakka, none. Games like pokemon puzzle league don't run on either. But the games that do run, RUN on lakka, and run perfectly. There are some exceptions of course, but I can guarantee that most games that have some lag under RA will run better in Lakka.

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I've been using Lakka for almost two years now, I'm not sure why you are so eager to defend something that just doesn't work. It was good long ago, its awful now, and I don't see why that's wrong when we have way better alternatives nowdays.
I mean, I don't think you are getting paid or anything to stand for Lakka, and you never show us proof of what you are saying it's true, so it only make it see like you are just going against the flow because why not.

This is how I know you're full of shit. Grow up guy. This is silliness.

But I am done arguing. You can't give facts to people who can't open their mind to change, and who blindly stick to their bias and opinion. Stupid people don't learn. They assume their biases are correct even when shown or given evidence of the contrary. You're not worth arguing anymore, and you're certainly not smart enough to be able to open your mind to the chance that you could be wrong. I'm out.

 

[HappehLemons]

Can we stop the needless arguing?

I too would be interested in seeing the actual Lakka settings you are using. When I tested Lakka a few months back I didn't see much improvement and moved onto Ubuntu. Now I just use RA in HOS for the rare times I want to play goldeneye or Perfect Dark. It's not perfect but it's smooth most of the time.(multiplayer is a total lag-fest though lol)

So the only thing you changed is GPU overclock in Lakka?

edit: saw a quick scroll thru game settings in that 007 video, but the actual settings were cut off and/or blurry.

I promise, my settings don't matter. If you try 007, or any other game in Lakka, and you use the Max (Stable) CPU overclock and +3 GPU profile and 320x res you will get the same performance I have.

I changed some other settings just to match my RA settings in HOS, but it was just to show they I'm using the same settings. I have never needed to swap anything or change anything in Lakka to get a better framerate.

Just to be clear I'm using the MAY build from this thread a few pages back. Not the old one posted on the OPs page.

 

[LeyendaV]

This is how I know you're full of shit. Grow up guy. This is silliness.

But I am done arguing. You can't give facts to people who can't open their mind to change, and who blindly stick to their bias and opinion. Stupid people don't learn. They assume their biases are correct even when shown or given evidence of the contrary. You're not worth arguing anymore, and you're certainly not smart enough to be able to open your mind to the chance that you could be wrong. I'm out.

I would appreciate you stop editing your posts and reply the entire answer at once, it makes it deifficult to quote you answers otherwise.
I really don't understand why saying an outdated homebrew app is bad when it's bad. I'm trying to figure out how you are making it run as good as you say it does and all I'm receving from you are insults. Pretty mature.

I promise, my settings don't matter. If you try 007, or any other game in Lakka, and you use the Max (Stable) CPU overclock and +3 GPU profile and 320x res you will get the same performance I have.

I changed some other settings just to match my RA settings in HOS, but it was just to show they I'm using the same settings. I have never needed to swap anything or change anything in Lakka to get a better framerate.

Setting are key, actually. We all have the exact, same hardware, so the main difference here is the software and how it's configurated.

 

[HappehLemons]

I would appreciate you stop editing your posts and reply the entire answer at once, it makes it deifficult to quote you answers otherwise.
I really don't understand why saying an outdated homebrew app is bad when it's bad. I'm trying to figure out how you are making it run as good as you say it does and all I'm receving from you are insults. Pretty mature.


Setting are key, actually. We all have the exact, same hardware, so the main difference here is the software and how it's configurated.

It was updated 1 month ago, are you sure you're using the right build?