Get ready to use Windows 10 on Nintendo Switch

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Published onMarch 7, 2019

published onMarch 7, 2019

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There is one curious developer who is getting closer to creating a method for runningWindow 10on Nintendo Switch. Judging by the current results, it seems like he will soon succeed in his efforts.

Recently, some pictures revealing attempts to installWindows 10ARM version on Nintendo’s hybrid console were leaked by a Twitter user.

Most of the problems that were encountered by the developer have been documented on Twitter. The recent status update made by the developer revealed the Windows boot logo on the console.

The user also mentioned that the project is currently in the development stages and he’s planning to work on the memory part primarily. As the functionality of the current development is still unclear, tweaking the device to run theWindows 10might take some time.

If you are a developer and interested in contributing to the project, you can simply check out theGitHub project to work on the currentUEFI firmware.

You might not be convinced by the idea ofWindows 10-powered Nintendo Switch. One advantage is that you can easily switch to a large screen by docking it to a monitor or television.

As quick reminder,Microsoftis also experimenting to enhance the usability ofWindows 10 ARM on lower-powered ARM-based SOCs. So, this third-party attempt to runWindows 10on Nintendo Switch is not surprising at all. Not if we take into account the recent rumors suggesting thatMicrosoftis bringingXbox Game Pass and app to Nintendo Switch.

Although the idea seems great, it is still unclear that either thetouch screenwork with theOSand the performance of certain apps is also yet to be seen.

It is going to be interesting to see how the developer forces the hardware and software to work against its specifications. It is just a matter of time to wait and watch how the developer overcomes these issues.

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