How To Fix XCI Not Showing Up In Yuzu

Having trouble getting your .xci files to show up in Yuzu?

It can be frustrating when you’re eager to play your favorite games, only to encounter technical issues. But fear not!

In this guide, we’ll explore effective solutions to address the issue of .xci files not appearing in Yuzu.

How To Fix XCI Not Showing Up In Yuzu?

To fix XCI not showing up in Yuzu, you can update Yuzu to the latest version, configure Yuzu’s game directory, and redump your keys. Additionally, you can check file integrity, and run Yuzu as administrator.

1. Update Yuzu To The Latest Version

Sometimes, the issue with XCI files not showing up in Yuzu can be due to running an outdated version of the emulator.

Updating Yuzu ensures compatibility and can resolve issues caused by bugs in previous versions.

• Open Yuzu emulator.
• Navigate to the ‘Help‘ menu and select ‘Check for updates‘.
• If an update is available, follow the prompts to install the latest version.
• Restart Yuzu after the update and check if the XCI file appears.

2. Configure Yuzu’s Game Directory

Yuzu needs to be directed to the folder where your games are stored.

Configuring the game directory correctly can help the emulator find and display your XCI files.

• Open the Yuzu emulator.
• Navigate to ‘File‘ > ‘Open Yuzu Folder‘.
• Inside the Yuzu directory, look for the ‘games‘ folder or create one if it doesn’t exist.
• Move your XCI files into this ‘games‘ folder.
• In Yuzu, go to ‘Emulation‘ > ‘Configure‘ > ‘System‘ > ‘Paths‘.
• Add the ‘games‘ folder to your list of game directories.
• Click ‘OK‘ to save changes and then close and reopen Yuzu to refresh the game list.

3. Redump Your Keys

Redumping your keys can be necessary if your keys are outdated, corrupted, or improperly dumped, which might be causing XCI files not to show up in Yuzu.

• Ensure your Nintendo Switch has the latest custom firmware (CFW) installed.
• Use a key dumping tool compatible with your CFW to extract the keys from your Nintendo Switch.
• Transfer the newly dumped keys to the keys directory in Yuzu’s AppData folder, usually found at C:\Users\<Your Username>\AppData\Roaming\yuzu\keys.
• Replace any old key files with the new ones.
• Restart Yuzu for the changes to take effect and check if the XCI files are now recognized.

4. Check File Integrity

Corrupt or incomplete XCI files won’t be recognized by Yuzu.

Verifying the integrity of the file ensures that it is not damaged and is suitable for use with the emulator.

• Right-click on the XCI file and select ‘Properties‘.
• Verify the file size to ensure it matches the expected size for the game.
• If possible, compare the file’s checksum with a known good checksum for that game.
• If discrepancies are found, reacquire the XCI file from a trustworthy source.

5. Run Yuzu As Administrator

Permission issues can prevent Yuzu from accessing certain directories or files.

Running the emulator with administrative privileges can resolve these issues.

• Locate the Yuzu executable file on your computer.
• Right-click on the Yuzu executable and select ‘Run as administrator‘.
• Confirm any prompts to allow Yuzu to make changes to your device.
• Once Yuzu is open, check if the XCI file is now showing up.

6. Contact Yuzu Support

If you are experiencing issues with .XCI files not working in the Yuzu emulator and you’ve exhausted all troubleshooting steps available to you, contacting Yuzu support could provide you with the assistance needed to resolve your problem.