To obtain the Ryujinx prod keys (production keys), you’ll need to extract them directly from your own Nintendo Switch console. This process requires that your Switch is modifiable and running custom firmware (CFW) such as Atmosphere. Here’s an outline of the process:
Important Note: Acquiring prod keys from a source other than your own Switch is considered illegal. To use Ryujinx within legal boundaries, only extract these keys from a Switch you own.
Steps to Extract Prod Keys from Your Switch Console
- Prepare the Required Tools
- Modded Nintendo Switch: Your Switch must be capable of running CFW (not all models are modifiable).
- SD Card: This is used to transfer files between your Switch and PC.
- Atmosphere CFW: This custom firmware is required for accessing system files.
- Hekate (optional): A bootloader that can help with file extraction.
- Lockpick_RCM: A homebrew application specifically for extracting prod keys and title keys.
- Install and Run Custom Firmware
- Set up Atmosphere on your SD card and boot your Switch into RCM (Recovery Mode) by holding specific button combinations during startup, depending on your Switch model.
- Inject the payload for Atmosphere or Hekate using a computer.
- Extract Prod Keys Using Lockpick_RCM
- Download and place Lockpick_RCM.bin on your SD card.
- Boot into Hekate (if using it) and launch Lockpick_RCM.
- Lockpick_RCM will dump your prod keys (and title keys, if desired) to a file on the SD card.
- Transfer the Prod Keys to Your PC
- Once extracted, remove the SD card from your Switch and insert it into your computer.
- Locate the prod.keys file on your SD card and copy it to the directory specified by Ryujinx, typically in Ryujinx > system > keys.
- Load the Keys in Ryujinx
- Open Ryujinx, and if the keys are placed correctly, the emulator will recognize them, allowing you to run games.
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