With all Pokémon game releases, there is always a lot of speculation about whether the newbie will be PC-compatible or not.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was no different, and when it came out that it was only available for play on Nintendo Switch devices, many were disappointed.
I wasn’t though, because I have a Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know about game emulation.
It’s kind of tricky to do, but I have all the tips you need to learn how to play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on a regular PC 😉.
What PC Do You Need To Play Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cannot officially be played on a PC since it is an exclusive Nintendo Switch game.
There are, however, third-party Nintendo emulators that gamers use to play the game on incompatible devices.
Here are some of the requirements PCs need to use the two most popular emulators:
|
Nintendo Emulator |
Operating System |
Processor |
Memory |
Storage |
Graphics |
|
Ryujinx |
Windows 7 and later |
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
4GB RAM |
10GB minimum |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470 |
|
Yuzu |
Windows 7 and later |
Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
4GB RAM |
10GB minimum |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon RX 550 |
How To Play Pokémon Scarlet And Violet On PC
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is part of Generation 9 and was developed by Game Freak and jointly published by Pokémon and Nintendo with specifications that it is only operational on a Nintendo Switch.
But with the use of emulators, playing this game is now possible on a PC. Here is how to do it:
- Make sure your PC’s BIOS is optimized for visualization.
- Download and install an emulator of your choice. Be cautious though, as some websites are riddled with viruses ⚠️.
- Download the ROM game file of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Extract the game file to another folder on your PC.
- Launch the emulator and pick the Pokémon game to start playing.
What Is The Best Device To Play Pokémon Scarlet And Violet?
Without a doubt, the best device you can play Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on is a Nintendo Switch 🎮. Because the game was originally designed for a Nintendo Switch console, it will work its best on it, with fewer bugs, and a smoother experience.
The same cannot be said for emulators, which are notorious for crashing, carrying viruses, and even making devices overheat.
It is also fair to point out that using anything besides a Nintendo Switch is illegal since ROMs and other fake versions of Pokémon violate the company’s IP rights.
Can You Play Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Offline?
Yes, like other Pokémon games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can be played offline when your device does not have an internet connection.
You can easily play the main story offline and pair with NPCs during Tera raids. Internet is only required when using the co-op feature, trading, and battling.
Updating offline is also impossible.
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