Nintendo Switch
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
マリオVSドンキーコング · 瑪利歐vs.咚奇剛
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is playable on PC emulators: Ryubing's official list rates it Playable with no issue labels (May 2024 entry). A launch-day user report on the old Ryujinx tracker (i7-13700K, RTX 4080) ran at a steady 60fps with no graphics or audio problems in the first two worlds. No public test reports found yet for Mac, iPhone/iPad, or Android.
Settings & known issues
- Old Ryujinx report (Feb 2024, i7-13700K, RTX 4080): steady 60fps
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Ryubing | Playable | github.com 2024-05-04 | |
| Windows | Ryujinx 1.1.1197 | Playable | Stable 60fps · i7-13700K | github.com 2024-02-16 |
| Android | nxnative nx2android v0.1.3, game update 1.0.1 | Playable | 60fps · Lenovo Legion Y700 (Snapdragon 8 Elite / Adreno 830) · Self-reported by nx2android (a community Android fork of nxnative, not part of the official project), listed in its README's game table | github.com 2026-10-29 |
Game info
- Developer
- Nintendo Software Technology
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2024-02-16
- Genre
- Platformer
- Title ID
- 0100B99019412000
- Updated
- 2026-11-05
FAQ
Can I play Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with Ryubing (report from 2024-05-04). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Mac yet.
Can I play Mario vs. Donkey Kong on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Mario vs. Donkey Kong on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Android with an emulator?
The best reported result on Android is "Playable" with nxnative, 60fps (report from 2026-10-29). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Where can I find the Mario vs. Donkey Kong ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 0100B99019412000. You also need prod.keys and firmware; what they are and which folder they go in is covered in our "prod.keys, title.keys and Firmware Explained" guide. →
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