Nintendo Switch
Pikmin 3 Deluxe
ピクミン3 デラックス · 皮克敏3 豪華版
- 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
Pikmin 3 Deluxe can be played on PC, but sources disagree. The archived yuzu list rates it Playable and reports no real problems, while Ryubing's list has it at In-game (September 2024, graphics errors, possible cutscene video issues, entry marked as needing an update). There are no frame rate reports, and no public test reports found yet for Mac, iPhone/iPad, or Android.
Settings & known issues
- Ryubing's list flags graphics errors and possible cutscene video (NVDEC) issues; entry is marked Needs Update
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | yuzu | Playable | web.archive.org 2024-03-04 | |
| Windows | Ryubing | In-game | github.com 2024-09-03 |
Game info
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2020-10-30
- Genre
- Strategy
- Title ID
- 0100F4C009322000
- Updated
- 2026-10-30
FAQ
Can I play Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with yuzu (report from 2024-03-04). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Mac yet.
Can I play Pikmin 3 Deluxe on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Pikmin 3 Deluxe on Android yet.
Where can I find the Pikmin 3 Deluxe ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 0100F4C009322000. 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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