Nintendo Switch Overclocking Test Makes It the Ultimate Zelda Machine with CEMU Emulator
A new overclocking experiment on a modded Nintendo Switch demonstrates the console's untapped potential as an emulation powerhouse. By doubling the system's RAM to 8GB and running games through the CEMU emulator, the modded Switch successfully plays nearly all entries in The Legend of Zelda series—including those rumored for official remasters.
What the Overclocking Test Revealed
In a YouTube test video, user naga showcases how the upgraded Switch handles games like:
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
New Super Mario Bros. U
Epic Mickey 2
Notably, the console even managed to run The Wind Waker at 1440p resolution with an acceptable frame rate, a significant step up from the standard Wii U output. However, challenges persist: Breath of the Wild's Wii U version freezes during its opening cinematic, indicating the emulator’s limitations on the modified system.
Overclocked Potential Amid Waiting for Switch 2
With the Nintendo Switch 2 still under wraps, fan modifications like this highlight the community's eagerness for a more powerful platform. The Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed to support backward compatibility, according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, but a full reveal of the console likely won’t happen until 2025. Until then, enthusiasts continue exploring how far the original Switch hardware can be pushed.
Would you consider overclocking your Nintendo Switch for enhanced performance, or would you prefer waiting for the official Switch 2? Let us know what features you’re most excited about for Nintendo’s next-gen console!
