Disclaimer: Emulation is legal. Downloading games you do not own is piracy. Always dump your own game cartridges.

This process requires a Snapdragon 865 or better, a device rooted for best performance, and a lot of patience. Do not expect to play Pokémon.

has been forked for Android. As of early 2026, it is the most advanced option, capable of running games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at 30+ FPS on high-end hardware, such as devices with a Snapdragon 8 Elite : You may also encounter unofficial experimental ports like

| Emulator | Compatibility | Speed | Ease of Use | Best For | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Very Low (2%) | Slow (1-15 FPS) | Difficult (CLI based) | Developers & Hobbyists | | Skyline | Medium (30%) | Medium (20-30 FPS) | Easy (Touch UI) | Retired but stable games | | Egg NS | High (60%) | High (30-60 FPS) | Medium (Requires controller) | Playing AAA games (Ethically debated) | | Yuzu (Android) | High (70%) | High (40-60 FPS) | Moderate | Modern flagship phones |

To run Decaf at a playable level (25+ FPS) in the future, you need specific hardware: