Technical review
Repository, build pipeline, controller readiness and performance checked against Switch hardware before we commit.
Game Porting
Nintendo Switch
Trusted by studios and publishers
Lotcheck, handled
Switch is a console and a handheld. Your game has to pass as both.
Nintendo’s Lotcheck covers both play modes, tight memory and storage, and how the game behaves when the console sleeps. This is the kind of list we work through before submission.
- Docked and handheld performance
- Joy-Con and Pro Controller input
- Memory and storage limits
- Save data and user accounts
- Sleep mode and resume
- Network and error handling
- Text readable in handheld mode
- Age rating and eShop metadata
Ready for Lotcheck
Docked and handheld
A huge audience plays everywhere. Let’s make your game travel.
We handle the full Nintendo Switch porting pipeline - Joy-Con and Pro Controller input, performance in docked and handheld modes, and Nintendo’s Lotcheck certification requirements - with the know-how to fit a PC game into Switch hardware without losing what makes it good.
- Docked and handheld performance targets
- Joy-Con and Pro Controller input
- Memory, storage and loading optimisation
- Lotcheck with a high first-submission pass rate
What a Switch port includes
Everything between your PC build and the Nintendo eShop.
One team covers engineering, QA and Lotcheck, so nothing falls between vendors on the way to release.
Platform integration
Nintendo SDK, platform services and dependencies integrated cleanly into your codebase.
Docked & handheld
Separate performance targets for docked and handheld play, with resolution and effects scaled for each.
Memory & loading
Assets, streaming and memory budgets reworked to fit the hardware without long loading screens.
Joy-Con & Pro Controller
Detached Joy-Con, single Joy-Con and Pro Controller input, with prompts and layouts that match.
Saves & system features
Save data, user accounts, sleep mode and resume handled the way Nintendo requires.
QA & Lotcheck
In-house FQA, CQA and LQA, then Lotcheck. A failed submission is fixed and resubmitted at no cost.
Post-launch support
Bug fixes, patches and system updates covered for 3 months after release, at no extra cost.
50+
Games shipped to new platforms
20+
Global publishers & developers
3days
To a free, scoped estimate
3mo
Post-launch support, included
Our fundamental benefits
Here are some of the factors that make us a reliable game porting partner.
01
Single point of contact
One dedicated producer and lead developer stay with your project from kickoff through certification - no hand-offs, no lost context.
02
Free, fast assessment
We review your codebase and share a scoped, accurate estimate within 3 business days - free of charge, no commitment.
03
Post-launch support included
We stay on for 3 months after release to patch, optimize, and keep your build certified through platform and OS updates.
04
Delivery guarantee
If we miss the agreed scope or deadline, we fix it or refund it - it’s written into the agreement, not a promise.
How a Switch port works
From your PC build to the Nintendo eShop, in 3 to 6 months.
- 01
Brief & preliminary estimate
First callWe discuss the game, target platforms, current build and the risks that could affect scope. You get a preliminary estimate before any technical review.
- 02
Technical review
3-7 daysWe check the repository, build pipeline, controller readiness and performance, and confirm the scope, delivery time and fixed price.
- 03
Onboarding
3-7 daysYou meet the team and get a shared project space, a producer and a lead developer for day-to-day questions.
- 04
Port & verify
8-20 weeksWe build the port with weekly updates, technical reviews and performance gates. Lynci speeds up repeatable technical work while developers make the decisions.
- 05
QA & certification
2-4 weeksOur in-house team handles FQA, LQA and CQA, then coordinates certification and any resubmissions.
- 06
Release & support
3 months includedRelease on every target platform, then bug fixes, patches and platform updates for three months after launch.
engines & platforms
Unity, Unreal, Godot or your own engine, on Nintendo Switch.
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Engines
+ customengines
Platforms
Portfolio
Games we shipped to new platforms.
Trail Out
Porting on:
Mini Royale
Porting on:
The Witch’s Bakery
Porting on:
The Cub
Porting on:
War Mongrels
Porting on:
63 Days
Porting on:
Peppered
Porting on:
Lumencraft
Porting on:
Quern: Undying Thoughts
Porting on:
Wild West Legacy
Porting on:
Wild West Supermarket Simulator
Porting on:
Other AAA, AA & Indie Titles
Ask for referencesWords from the people
we build for.
Get a free estimateLynci made porting far more cost-effective and easier to manage, letting us bring the release to more platforms. The game also passed certification on the first attempt - proof of how reliable the tool is.
Ewa Buczkowska
Producer | Untold Tales
Working with LYNXBYTE GAMES allowed us to successfully outsource key parts of the porting work for War Mongrels and 63 Days without compromising product quality. The collaboration reduced the workload on our internal development team while ensuring reliable technical support and efficient problem-solving throughout the projects.
Pawel Olszewski
Business Development Manager | GOG
Ready for Switch?
Your game, on the couch and on the go.
Tell us your engine and launch window. Free technical assessment, first estimate in 3 business days, no commitment.
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Glossary
Nintendo Switch porting terms, explained.
More consoles
Ship on every console at once.
Most games ship to several consoles together, and a Switch port is a head start on Switch 2.
What we need to estimate your Switch port
You don’t need a full brief. Even a rough idea of your game and your launch window is enough to get started.
We’ll review your request and share a scoped estimate within 3 business days.
- Current engine, version, and platform the game runs on today
- Switch only, or Switch together with Switch 2 and other consoles
- Build size, memory use and performance targets
- Access to source code and third-party dependencies
- Multiplayer, save data, or other platform-specific features
- Timeline, launch window and certification deadlines
Can my PC game run well on Nintendo Switch?
Usually yes, with work. Switch has much less memory and power than a gaming PC, so we set separate performance targets for docked and handheld play and rework assets, streaming and memory budgets to fit.
What is Lotcheck?
Lotcheck is Nintendo’s certification process. It checks the game against Nintendo’s guidelines before release on the eShop. We build to it from the start, manage submission, and if a build fails we fix and resubmit it at no extra cost.
Do you support detached Joy-Con and single Joy-Con play?
Yes. We support the input setups the game needs - detached Joy-Con, a single Joy-Con, handheld mode and the Pro Controller - with matching prompts and layouts.
Should we port to Switch or Switch 2?
Often both. A Switch port is a strong base for Switch 2, and our fixed-price Lynci tiers include Switch 1 and Switch 2 together. See our Nintendo Switch 2 page for more.
How much does a Switch port cost?
With Lynci, our fixed-price porting model, a port is priced in fixed tiers for indie, premium indie and AA games, covering Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 together with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and WinGDK. The price is confirmed after a free technical review and billed per milestone - no hourly surprises.
