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Netplay

NX Redux includes Netplay for local wireless multiplayer. When a game supports it, the hint bar in the game list shows Y NETPLAY:

Y NETPLAY hint in the game list

Press Y on a supported game to host or join over Wi-Fi or a device-hosted hotspot — no manual IP entry, no persistent toggle to remember to turn back off, and save data is synced automatically before the match starts.

Netplay host/join

Starting a session

  1. Both players pick the same game in their game list and press Y.
  2. One player chooses Host Game, the other Join Game.
  3. Devices discover each other automatically over the local network (or a hotspot hosted by one device); save data syncs before the match starts.

Supported systems

  • GB Link — Game Boy (gambatte): link cable games like Pokémon trades and battles.
  • GBA Link — Game Boy Advance (gpSP): wireless adapter and link cable games.
  • Classic lockstep netplay for the other supported built-in cores.
  • Sega Dreamcast — GGPO netplay, up to 2 players (details).
  • Nintendo 64 — up to 4 players, with device-dependent limits (details).

During a session

Save states, fast-forward and rewind are automatically disabled during a session to protect the connection.