Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Galaxy 2
スーパーマリオギャラクシー2 · 超級瑪利歐銀河2
- 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
Yes (the Switch release from October 2025, alongside Galaxy), and PC is best. PC users report a mostly steady 60fps at 1x-2x on Eden, including an Intel integrated-graphics laptop on default settings, though others report only about 15fps or frequent visual bugs. Ryubing lists it as In-game (slow, may deadlock), and its crash at the first cutscene was still unfixed as of April 2026; Eden v0.0.4-rc1 fixed some cutscene stutter. Android reports are mostly single-digit fps or failure to boot, and there are no public test reports for Mac or iPhone/iPad yet.
Settings & known issues
- Eden v0.0.4-rc1 fixed some cutscene stutter and freezes in both Galaxy games.
- Use Vulkan on Ryubing. Its first-cutscene crash was still unfixed in April 2026, so Eden is the safer pick.
- Above 1x resolution there are occasional scaling glitches that don't affect play (user report).
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Eden 0.1.4 | Perfect | Resolution 1x; handheld mode · Intel Core i7-12700K | emuready.com 2026-04-04 |
| Windows | Eden | Perfect | i5-1334U | reddit.com 2026-03-20 |
| Windows | Eden 0.0.4 | Perfect | Resolution 2x; docked mode · Intel Core i5-12600K | emuready.com 2026-01-12 |
| Windows | Eden 0.2.0 | Playable | Avg 60 FPS; resolution 1x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | emuready.com 2026-05-29 |
| Windows | Eden 0.0.3 | In-game | Avg 60 FPS; resolution 1x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | emuready.com 2025-10-21 |
| Windows | Ryubing 1.3.3 | In-game | git.ryujinx.app 2025-10-11 | |
| Windows | Ryubing | In-game | github.com 2025-10-04 | |
| Linux / Steam Deck | Eden 0.0.3 | Perfect | Avg 60 FPS; resolution 2x; docked mode · AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | emuready.com 2025-10-13 |
| Android | Citron 2026.2.1 | Playable | Not stated · RedMagic 11 Pro | emuready.com 2026-05-08 |
| Android | Eden v0.2.0-rc1 | In-game | Not stated · Oppo K13 | youtube.com 2026-03-01 |
| Android | Eden 0.1.0 standard | In-game | Not stated · Poco F5 Pro | youtube.com 2026-01-30 |
| Android | Kenji-NX 2.1.0 | Nothing | Not stated · RedMagic 11 Pro | emuready.com 2026-05-08 |
Game info
- Developer
- Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2025-10-02
- Genre
- Platformer
- Title ID
- 0100FD8022DAA000
- Updated
- 2026-10-30
FAQ
Can I play Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Perfect" with Eden, Resolution 1x; handheld mode (report from 2026-04-04). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Mac yet.
Can I play Super Mario Galaxy 2 on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Android with an emulator?
The best reported result on Android is "Playable" with Citron, Not stated (report from 2026-05-08). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Where can I find the Super Mario Galaxy 2 ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 0100FD8022DAA000. 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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