How to Extract Keys from Yuzu Emulator for Nintendo Switch

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Yuzu is a popular open-source emulator that allows users to play games originally developed for the Nintendo Switch on their Windows PCs and other compatible platforms. However, in order to access certain features or bypass some restrictions within emulated titles, you may need specific keys associated with your original console.

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of extracting these vital files from Yuzu's directory structure without requiring any advanced technical expertise.

Prerequisites

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Before proceeding:

1. Ensure that you have a working copy of Yuzu emulator installed on your computer.

2. Make sure that your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the same local network as your PC via USB cable or Wi-Fi, depending on how you've set up emulated controller input.

Extracting Keys from Yuzu

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### Step 1: Locate the necessary folders

Firstly, navigate through the following directory structure within your installed Yuzudir folder:

* `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\YUZUEmulator`Replace `` with your actual Windows username.

Inside this location, you should see two subfolders: `.yuzu`, where emulator data is stored, and potentially another named after the specific version of Yuzudu you're running (e.g., `1.2`).

### Step Step 2: Extract required files

Within these folders:

* Within `.yuzu/Switch/`, look for a folder called 'keys'. If it doesn't exist yet, create one.

* Inside the newly created or existing 'keys' directory:

+ Create another subfolder named `console`.

+ Move all key-related .json and/or .dat files into this console keys folder.

### Step 3: Obtain missing key pairs

At this point, you should have most of what's required. However, depending on your Yuzu version and installed titles, there might be two additional files needed:

1. `prod.keys`: This file contains production keys for specific games or regions.

2. `titlekeys.json` (or `.dat`, depending on the game): These contain title-specific encryption keys.

To obtain these missing key pairs:

a) Launch Yuzu and connect your emulated Switch console to its respective profile in settings.

b) Close Yuzudir completely after successful connection establishment.

c) Open an elevated command prompt or PowerShell instance as administrator (Right-click > Run as Administrator).

d) Navigate into the main YUZUEmulator directory using `cd` followed by a forward slash and then your username, like so: `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\YUZUEmulator`.

e) Execute one of two commands depending on whether you're running an x86-64 (64-bit) or 32-bit version:

* For 64-bit systems:

```bash

.yuzuemu/switch_keys_x64.exe -s prod.keys titlekeys.json

```

* For 32-bit systems:

```bash

.yuzuemu/switch_keys_32.exe -s prod.keys titlekeys.json

```

Replace `` with the actual location of your emulated SD card.

### Step 4: Move extracted files to correct folders

After running one of these commands, you should now see `prod_keys` and/or `title_keys` directories within the original extraction path. Copy all .json or `.dat` files from inside them into their corresponding locations in Yuzudir:

* For x64 systems:

- Move everything under `/Keys/Prod/`.

- For 32-bit systems:

- Move everything under `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\YUZUEmulator\.yuzu(Keys/title)/`.

### Step 5: Restart Yuzudroider and launch your game

Finally, relaunch Yuzudroider with the newly extracted key files in place. You should now be able to access previously restricted features or play titles that required these specific keys.

Troubleshooting

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If you encounter any issues during this process:

- Ensure all necessary folders exist before attempting file extraction.

- Double-check the correct paths and filenames used throughout each step.

- If problems persist, try reinstalling Yuzu completely from scratch.

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By following these steps carefully, you should now be able to extract keys required for various purposes within your emulated Nintendo Switch environment using Yuzudroider. Remember that specific game titles may still have additional requirements or restrictions in place not covered here; always refer to their respective documentation and community forums for the most up-to-date information.

Happy gaming!

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