Lichii is the one to use for Switch 2 games; Eden and Citron are for original Switch games. All three descend from yuzu, read the same prod.keys format and install firmware through Tools > Install Firmware.
| Lichii | Eden | Citron | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 games | Yes, experimental | No | No |
| Switch 1 games | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keys folder (Windows) | %APPDATA%\eden\keys | %APPDATA%\eden\keys | %APPDATA%\citron\keys |
| Forked from | Eglantine, Eden, yuzu, Sudachi | yuzu | yuzu |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, Steam Deck | Windows, Linux, Android, Steam Deck | Windows, Linux, Android |
Which emulator should you use?
- Switch 2 games: Lichii, with Prod keys versions and Firmware for Lichii.
- Switch 1 games, stable: Eden.
- Android: Eden or Citron.
Can you run Lichii and Eden side by side?
Yes, but they share the eden data folder by default. Run Lichii as a portable install (a user folder next to the program) to keep its Switch 2 files apart.
Set up the one you picked
This page is part of prod keys and firmware for the Lichii emulator, where every prod keys and firmware version for Lichii is listed with its download link. Related guides are collected under prod keys by emulator.