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Emulation Homebrew tico — GameCube, Wii, PSP, and 3DS on Switch (HOS)

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tico is a game launcher that supports libretro cores and custom emulators.

tico supports the following consoles:
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Game Boy
- Game Boy Color
- Game Boy Advance
- Sega Master System
- Sega Game Gear
- Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
- Sega CD
- Sega Saturn
- Sega Dreamcast
- PlayStation (PS1)
- PlayStation Portable (PSP)
- Gamecube
- Wii
- Nintendo 3DS

Test right now >>> https://github.com/ticohq/tico/releases

also see the game compatibility list >>> https://ticoverse.com/compatibility
 
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While this is cool it's never going to run full speed so can't help feel the work and effort could better go towards something that actually will be fully functional. Like Sega Model 3 or something.

This is just a little novelty that won't really be usable. Unless the work on it carries over to Switch 2 homebrew in the future or something I guess. Still a cool effort 👍
 
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purple_bandit said:
While this is cool it's never going to run full speed so can't help feel the work and effort could better go towards something that actually will be fully functional. Like Sega Model 3 or something.

This is just a little novelty that won't really be usable. Unless the work on it carries over to Switch 2 homebrew in the future or something I guess. Still a cool effort 👍
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There's literally zero need to be a downer.
 
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purple_bandit said:
Can't you see my point though? It's like porting a PS3 emulator to switch. It'll never run full speed it's just a novelty.
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You chose to be a downer on something you clearly aren't going to use. No I don't see your point because I'm not an ass.

It's incredible work regardless if it will "never run at full speed".
 
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purple_bandit said:
While this is cool it's never going to run full speed so can't help feel the work and effort could better go towards something that actually will be fully functional. Like Sega Model 3 or something.

This is just a little novelty that won't really be usable. Unless the work on it carries over to Switch 2 homebrew in the future or something I guess. Still a cool effort 👍
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There are many games running fullspeed on this, I tested Wind Waker, Melee and Mario party 6 myself.
Do you comment on news articles and videos too after only reading the headline?
 
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purple_bandit said:
While this is cool it's never going to run full speed so can't help feel the work and effort could better go towards something that actually will be fully functional. Like Sega Model 3 or something.

This is just a little novelty that won't really be usable. Unless the work on it carries over to Switch 2 homebrew in the future or something I guess. Still a cool effort 👍
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Even if there were just one game running at full speed, it would be worth it. And there isn't just one, but quite a few.

 
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purple_bandit said:
Can't you see my point though? It's like porting a PS3 emulator to switch. It'll never run full speed it's just a novelty.
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Some people want to run what they can on the hardware they own, if someone wants run PS3 on switch, good luck to them.

This kind of mentality is what kept projects like these from being started in the first place (not even gonna mention the antagonism as a whole this forum let be done against Dan in the other threads).

Instead of remarking on what people should or not do, try doing it yourself or putting a bounty.
 
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Excuse the very dumb question, but is the B button in the Wii core broken or something or am I just dumb. I can't get past the title screen of Rhythm Heaven fever where I gotta press A + B.
About that, is there a way to change the controls at will? Like, to setup them? Or how can I know what button is what button for other consoles
 
Is it compatible with 18.0.1 firmware if not what firmware need to be at??

out of curious how well SEGA Saturn runs at full speed? notice it is like Retroarch and Tico have better build with frontend very nice and SUPERB!
 
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I wish I could try this without the frontend. Does this completely change my Switch's main theme or is it like an app I'll open on Sphaira?
 
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