Downloader repairs, a Switch Home Menu launcher, and cleanups on top of v1.0.1.
What's changed
Downloader sources repaired & migrated
- melonDS download fixed (asset match was broken).
- Eden migrated to its new home at git.eden-emu.dev (the old GitHub releases were taken down) — adds Gitea/Forgejo source support.
- Citron → Citron-Neo, now pulling from
citron-neo/emulator. - Dolphin bumped to the latest release.
- Mandarine added for Nintendo 3DS.
- Sudachi kept as a supported (launchable) emulator even though it can no longer be downloaded.
Switch Home Menu
- Boot the Switch Home Menu even on emulators that don't accept a Home Menu flag: HomePad finds the Home Menu (qlaunch) inside the installed firmware automatically and launches it.
- The Switch Installer now shows a Home Menu status chip (bootable when keys + firmware are present).
Fixes & cleanup
- No native scrollbar flash during the opening screen.
- Removed stale/dummy console icon paths from the config.
Downloads
- Installer —
HomePad_1.0.2_x64-setup.exe(NSIS) — recommended. - Portable —
HomePad-1.0.2-portable.exe— single executable, no install. - MSI —
HomePad_1.0.2_x64_en-US.msi— for managed/enterprise installs.
Requires the Microsoft WebView2 runtime (preinstalled on Windows 11; the installer fetches it if missing).
Disclaimer
HomePad is an independent launcher, not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. It does not include or distribute any emulators, games, BIOS, firmware, or keys.