@m4xw and the Libretro team have merged their overclocking and downclocking build of RetroArch libnx for the Nintendo Switch. Currently, the feature is available in the latest nightly build, offering improved emulation for PS1 and N64 games on the Nintendo Switch.

This PR implements overclocking functionality for RetroArch libnx.
There are 3 "Overclocking" and 3 Underclocking options.
This has been unified with lakka-switch's code (thanks again @natinusala).

On exit RA will restore the default system clock.
On docking RA will restore chosen clock (same with undock)
On focus loss RA will restore the default system clocks.
On focus gain RA will restore the chosen clock.

Nightly Release
RetroArch GitHub
Source

 

[eyeliner]

@m4xw,
Give my thanks to the team, please.
Good job. We are grateful.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Neat, I'll toss the nightly on my Switch and give it a try. Tried out a few PSX games a few weeks back and couldn't deal with the lag. GG Libretro/@m4xw

 

[enderer]

Under what sections are the settings? Power Management displays nothing for me.

i can't find a 'overclocking' settings directory. when i used to run lakka, it was on the main menu

 

[Illuminaticy]

i can't find a 'overclocking' settings directory. when i used to run lakka, it was on the main menu

You don't have the right build. Download the one from OP. It's on the main menu

 

[TheZander]

Can you update to the nightly via the update option in the emulator?

 

[TerpToke]

After spending a few hours with this...anyone and everyone who contributed to the community about the made up "heat" issues, inticing fear with uneducated guesses...shame on you. I can honestly say this is f****** amazing. You were right @m4xw , proof was in the pudding. Simply awesome.

 

[orangpelupa]

What did I just say?


Also we dont use 2GHz

you say the impact is minimal and i replied with questioning your statement

 

[Keylogger]

Is n64 running good now ?

 

[Bladexdsl]

ha it's finally as fast as the shield

 

[lolboy]

Technically its less-underclock

I wanted to let you know that there are some people (like me) which are thankfull for the hard work and do not bitch about how it could be bad.

I have tested it and it does amazing job.

You guys have proven your skills and I have no reason to doubt when you say It has no negative effects so far.

 

[Condemned87]

Is that safe? I wont try it..

 

[Deleted User]

Is n64 running good now ?

Conker's BFD at 15fps



Nevertheless, it is still nice work guys, keep it up

 

[m4xw]

Conker's BFD at 15fps



Nevertheless, it is still nice work guys, keep it up

Did you adjust the settings like i recommended too?

 

[Keylogger]

Conker's BFD at 15fps



Nevertheless, it is still nice work guys, keep it up

Banjo is running pretty good!

 

[m4xw]

Banjo is running pretty good!

I should start another spreadsheet

 

[Beware]

If you have any confusion or concerns running an OC on your Switch then do NOT use the OC. Very simple.

 

[ganons]

Does it work on dock mode? Also do Hi-Res texture mods work for N64 games?

 

[KHEOPS]

Oc Can also be helped on 32x

 

[m4xw]

I forgot to post this:

Even better, the runner finally did it's duty and now all cores are available with overclock over at @libretro's nightly page!https://t.co/zCwU5ezqjH https://t.co/PnSRXYnWp7

— m4xw (@m4xwdev) November 30, 2018

@Chary can you please link the official nightly page in the main post now?
https://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/nintendo/switch/libnx/

 

[Clydefrosch]

do i just replace the cores, or will i have to throw everything out first, including the config files?