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Andrew Williams

Why is Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu shutting down and what are the alternatives?

Nintendo has shut down a community software development project that has helped facilitate piracy of Nintendo Switch games. 

Nintendo brought legal action against the developer of the Yuzu emulator, which can be used to play Nintendo Switch software on other systems. The case has resulted in settlement deal of $2.4m (£1.9m) in damages against developer Tropic Haze and an order to cease operations. 

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