Banana Native is an Android application that allows you to run compatible Nintendo Switch 2 games directly on Android devices without traditional emulation. It uses the game's native ARM64 code, manages system calls through a lightweight host, and translates the Switch 2 graphics to Vulkan for rendering.
Based on seedds' nxnative project, Banana Native brings to Android technology similar to that already available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad through Apple's Metal graphics API.
Key Features
- Foldable Device Support: Automatically switches between indoor and outdoor views when folding and unfolding the device.
- Frame Rate: Supports lossless scaling (LSFG) at 2x, 3x, and 4x, as well as 60, 90, and 120 FPS.
- Custom Controls: Arrange touch buttons using the layout editor or by connecting a compatible controller.
- Performance Tuning: Adjust resolution, limit frame rate, and monitor performance using the integrated overlay.
- Graphics Driver Compatibility: Download Turnip drivers for compatible devices directly from the application.
- Backup and Saved Game Management: Back up your saved games, import or export packages as ZIP files, and manage your saved game data.
- Automatic Updates: Check for new versions and install updates directly from the application; this feature is available from version 0.3.14.
