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Is it legal?

This is not legal advice. NxNative is run by a fan, not a lawyer. Laws differ from country to country, and only a qualified lawyer where you live can tell you what applies to you.

What nxnative is

nxnative is open-source software, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It does not come with any games or keys. It works only on game files and keys that you supply, and turns them into an app on your own Mac.

The stance of this site

  • NxNative is about using games you own, with keys dumped from your own Switch.
  • NxNative hosts no downloads: no games, no packed apps, no keys and no other files.
  • NxNative never explains how to obtain keys or game files, and never links to places that offer them.
  • NxNative is unofficial and is not affiliated with nxnative, Nintendo or Apple.

Questions worth considering

Whether using nxnative is lawful for you depends on the laws where you live and on how you use it. Before packing a game, it is worth asking:

  • Do you own the game? Packing a game you do not own is a different matter from making a copy of one you bought.
  • What do your local laws say about personal copies? Some countries allow private copies of works you own; others do not.
  • What do your local laws say about copy protection? In many countries, rules on getting around technical protection apply even to things you own.
  • Are you sharing anything? Giving or selling packed apps, game files or keys to others is a separate question from personal use.

If you are unsure about any of these, ask a lawyer before you go ahead.

Trademarks

Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. iPhone, iPad and Mac are trademarks of Apple. Game names belong to their owners. NxNative uses these names only to describe what nxnative works with.