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๐Ÿ“ โžœ Table of Contents

  1. ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ โžœ Megathread / Emulators
  2. ๐Ÿ“ โžœ Table of Contents
  3. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Archive of Knowledge
    1. ๐Ÿ“’ Emulation General Wiki
    2. ๐Ÿ“’ The Emulator Zone
  4. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Browser Play
    1. ๐ŸŒ Classic games online
    2. ๐ŸŒ ClassicReload
    3. ๐ŸŒ DOS_deck
    4. ๐ŸŒ Free 80s Arcade
    5. ๐ŸŒ GBA Online
    6. ๐ŸŒ Let's Play SEGA
    7. ๐ŸŒ Play Retro Games Online
    8. ๐ŸŒ RetroGames
    9. ๐ŸŒ Retro Games
    10. ๐ŸŒ SEGA Online Emulator
    11. ๐Ÿ SSega
    12. ๐ŸŒ webะฏcade
  5. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Multisystem
    1. ๐Ÿ”— ares
    2. ๐Ÿ”— ES-DE
    3. ๐Ÿ”— MAME
    4. ๐Ÿ”— Mednafen
    5. ๐Ÿ”— OpenEmu โ€ข MacOS
    6. ๐Ÿ”— RetroArch
    7. ๐Ÿ”— RetroDECK โ€ข Linux + SteamOS
    8. ๐Ÿ”— Zophar's Domain
  6. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Microsoft
    1. ๐Ÿ”— xemu โ€ข Xbox
    2. ๐Ÿ”— xenia โ€ข Xbox 360
  7. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Nintendo
    1. ๐Ÿ”— Cemu โ€ข Wii U
    2. ๐Ÿ Dolphin โ€ข GameCube + Wii
    3. ๐Ÿ”— FCEUX โ€ข Famicom
    4. ๐Ÿ”— melonDS โ€ข DS
    5. ๐Ÿ”— Mesen2 โ€ข Game Boy + NES + SNES
    6. ๐Ÿ”— mGBA โ€ข Game Boy Advance
    7. ๐Ÿ”— puNES โ€ข NES
    8. ๐Ÿ”— Project64 โ€ข 64
    9. ๐Ÿ”— Rosalie's Mupen GUI โ€ข 64
    10. ๐Ÿ”— SameBoy โ€ข Game Boy + Color + Super
    11. ๐Ÿ”— Snes9X โ€ข SNES
    12. ๐Ÿ”— Sudachi โ€ข Switch
    13. ๐Ÿ”— Suyu โžœ Note โ€ข Switch
    14. ๐Ÿ”— Torzu โ€ข Switch
    15. ๐Ÿ”— Yuzu โ€ข Switch
  8. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Sega
    1. ๐Ÿ”— Flycast โ€ข Dreamcast
    2. ๐Ÿ Kega Fusion โ€ข All consoles released before Sega Saturn
    3. ๐Ÿ”— redream โ€ข Dreamcast
  9. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Sony
    1. ๐Ÿ”— DuckStation โ€ข PlayStation 1
    2. ๐Ÿ ePSXe โ€ข PlayStation 1
    3. ๐Ÿ PCSX2 โ€ข PlayStation 2
    4. ๐Ÿ”— PPSSPP โ€ข PSP
    5. ๐Ÿ”— RPCS3 โ€ข PlayStation 3
    6. ๐Ÿ”— Vita3K โ€ข Vita
  10. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Valve
    1. ๐Ÿ”— EmuDeck โ€ข Steam Deck
    2. ๐Ÿ” SteamDeckPirates โ€ข Steam Deck
  11. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ ROMs
    1. ๐Ÿ”— Best NES Games
    2. ๐Ÿ”— CDRomance
    3. ๐Ÿ”— ConsoleRoms
    4. ๐Ÿ”— Cylum's Sega Master System ROM Collection
    5. ๐Ÿ”— Emu-Land
    6. ๐Ÿ”— Emu Games
    7. ๐Ÿ”— EpicRoms
    8. ๐Ÿ”— GameGinie
    9. ๐Ÿ”— Lategames
    10. ๐Ÿ”— Myrient
    11. ๐Ÿ”— NswRom
    12. ๐Ÿ”— nsw2u
    13. ๐Ÿ NXBrew
    14. ๐Ÿ”— r/Roms Megathread / 2
    15. ๐Ÿ”— Retro Roms "Best" Set
    16. ๐Ÿ”— Retrostic
    17. ๐Ÿ Rom Hustler
    18. ๐Ÿ ROMhacking
    19. ๐Ÿ”— Romheaven / 2
    20. ๐Ÿ”— Romsever
    21. ๐Ÿ”— RomsHQ
    22. ๐Ÿ”— ROMSIM
    23. ๐Ÿ”— Romslab
    24. ๐Ÿ”— Romspedia
    25. ๐Ÿ”— ROMSPURE.CC
    26. ๐Ÿ RomUlation
    27. ๐Ÿ”— TAODUNG
    28. ๐Ÿ”— TechToRoms
    29. ๐Ÿ”— Vimm's Lair โžœ Note
    30. ๐Ÿ”— Wowroms
    31. ๐Ÿ”— Ziperto
  12. ๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Torrents
    1. ๐Ÿงฒ BlueRoms
  13. โžœ Check out our ๐Ÿงญ All Purpose section
    1. ๐Ÿ“œ โฎ Return to Megathread

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Archive of Knowledge

๐Ÿ“’ Emulation General Wiki

  • Awesome list of emulators that are still active and regularly updated.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ“’ The Emulator Zone

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Browser Play

๐ŸŒ Classic games online

  • Play the top vintage DOS or vintage console games right now in your web browser and bring back fond memories.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ ClassicReload

  • DOS games in your browser thanks to the preservation of over 6,000 ancient retro abandonware games.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ DOS_deck

  • Vintage MS-DOS games, accessible in full-screen mode on your browser with controller support.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ Free 80s Arcade

  • Free online games from the past like Atari, NES, Colecovision, and Sega in your browser or on your phone.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ GBA Online

  • Seamless open-source emulation of games right in your web browser without spending a dime!
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ Let's Play SEGA

  • Sega Retro Classics and new hacked ROMs. Experience iconic characters like Sonic, and more.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ Play Retro Games Online

  • Very convenient consoles from Nintendo, Sega, and Sony available in your browser.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ RetroGames

  • Preserving the 1980s and 1990s video games, developed for consoles and platforms that are no longer available.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ Retro Games

  • Recognizing and maintaining the heritage of numerous retro video games from various systems and genres.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ SEGA Online Emulator

๐Ÿ SSega

  • Play every 16-bit classic SEGA Genesis/ Mega Drive game available online on your browser.
  • URL Safety Results

๐ŸŒ webะฏcade

  • On a wide range of platforms, games are natively executed within the browser under the control of cloud-based gaming feeds.
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Multisystem

๐Ÿ”— ares

  • Open source, cross-platform emulator that prioritizes accuracy and preservation.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— ES-DE

  • Frontend for gaming, compatible with RetroArch and standalone emulators, and easily customizable.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— MAME

  • Simulating arcade game systems in gaming PCs and other gaming devices.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Mednafen

  • Portable, argument-driven, emulator that makes use of OpenGL and SDL.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— OpenEmu โ€ข MacOS

  • Adaptable and capable of simulating a broad range of video game systems.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— RetroArch

  • Its sleek graphical interface lets you to play old games on a variety of PCs and consoles.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— RetroDECK โ€ข Linux + SteamOS

  • Retro gaming solution for Linux, focusing on SteamOS and the Steam Deck.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Zophar's Domain

  • Latest emulators, news, utilities, savestates, cheats, hacks, and heaps more.
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Microsoft

๐Ÿ”— xemu โ€ข Xbox

  • Open-source program that allows users to play games on all operating systems.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— xenia โ€ข Xbox 360

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Nintendo

๐Ÿ”— Cemu โ€ข Wii U

  • Play the majority of games while continually being updated with new features.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ Dolphin โ€ข GameCube + Wii

  • Excellent compatibility with the vast majority of games for both systems.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— FCEUX โ€ข Famicom

  • An all-in-one package that provides both casual gaming and realistic emulation.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— melonDS โ€ข DS

  • Provides precise and quick emulation with a good selection of features.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Mesen2 โ€ข Game Boy + NES + SNES

  • Built in C++ and C#, this multi-system emulator works on Windows and MacOS.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— mGBA โ€ข Game Boy Advance

  • Quick enough to operate on less powerful hardware while maintaining portability.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— puNES โ€ข NES

๐Ÿ”— Project64 โ€ข 64

๐Ÿ”— Rosalie's Mupen GUI โ€ข 64

  • C++ based mupen64plus front-end with a straightforward user interface.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— SameBoy โ€ข Game Boy + Color + Super

๐Ÿ”— Snes9X โ€ข SNES

  • Portable emulator, letting users play SNES and Super Famicom games on their PC.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Sudachi โ€ข Switch

  • For Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android devices, experience the cutting-edge Switch emulator.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Suyu โžœ Note โ€ข Switch

  • Open-source, free, non-profit Switch emulator built on C++ with a strong compatibility focus.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Torzu โ€ข Switch

  • Running at full speed, the emulator can handle most commercial games.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Yuzu โ€ข Switch

  • No longer developed. Games can be played using this open-source emulator.
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Sega

๐Ÿ”— Flycast โ€ข Dreamcast

  • Good multi-platform emulator also supporting Naomi, Naomi 2, and Atomiswave.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ Kega Fusion โ€ข All consoles released before Sega Saturn

  • A tremendous amount of emphasis on precision, highly optimized, and functions very well.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— redream โ€ข Dreamcast

  • This little package, less than 4MB, can create a smooth 60Hz experience.
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Sony

๐Ÿ”— DuckStation โ€ข PlayStation 1

  • Console emulator with an emphasis on playability, speed, and long-term accessibility.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ ePSXe โ€ข PlayStation 1

๐Ÿ PCSX2 โ€ข PlayStation 2

  • A 20+ years project capable of running the majority of games at full speed.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— PPSSPP โ€ข PSP

  • Play games in full HD or greater quality with post-processing shaders as well as other effects.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— RPCS3 โ€ข PlayStation 3

  • Bringing its extensive catalog to the PC platform to maintain the heritage of the console.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Vita3K โ€ข Vita

  • Nice, experimental, open-source emulator available for all platforms.
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Valve

๐Ÿ”— EmuDeck โ€ข Steam Deck

  • Simplifies setup with configuration, bezel adjustments, hotkey assignments, and performance optimization.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ” SteamDeckPirates โ€ข Steam Deck

  • Vibrant community for the Steam Deck guiding users on how to pirate games effectively.
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ ROMs

๐Ÿ”— Best NES Games

๐Ÿ”— CDRomance

  • Game collection from the 128-bit era of the sixth console generation, as well 8-bit titles.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— ConsoleRoms

๐Ÿ”— Cylum's Sega Master System ROM Collection

๐Ÿ”— Emu-Land

  • Enthusiasts can find ROMs and emulators for classic consoles and computers.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Emu Games

๐Ÿ”— EpicRoms

๐Ÿ”— GameGinie

  • Free ROMs for GBA, SNES, DS, N64, NES, PSP, PS2, WII, GameCube ISOs, plus more.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Lategames

  • Access ROMs + Emulators for a variety of consoles like GBA, SNES, NDS.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Myrient

๐Ÿ”— NswRom

๐Ÿ”— nsw2u

  • Number of Switch ROMs that you can effortlessly and securely download.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ NXBrew

  • Most recent NSPs, XCIs, and NSZs for the Nintendo Switch with only one click.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— r/Roms Megathread / 2

  • Fantastic dump of ROMs for many different systems to start playing games.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Retro Roms "Best" Set

๐Ÿ”— Retrostic

  • Intends to give every conceivable ROM or ISO file for an archived vintage game.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ Rom Hustler

  • Most comprehensive range of excellent ROMs available for free download.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ ROMhacking

  • Hub for classic video game modifications, fan translations, console homebrew, and resources.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Romheaven / 2

  • Decentralized initiative ensures the everlasting preservation of video games.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Romsever

  • Download and play all ROMs and ISOs from Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and GBA.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— RomsHQ

๐Ÿ”— ROMSIM

  • Games for handheld consoles, ROMs, and Emulators for PC, aiming to simplify the gaming experience.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Romslab

  • Massive collection of free Switch ROMs, including emulators, DLCs, and much more.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Romspedia

  • Encyclopedia for ROMs and ISOs, where you may download heaps of games.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— ROMSPURE.CC

  • Explore over 30,000 verified roms, including 3000 pre-patched and 5000 fan-translations.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ RomUlation

๐Ÿ”— TAODUNG

๐Ÿ”— TechToRoms

  • Ultimate source for downloading a wide selection of ROMs, games, and emulators.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Vimm's Lair โžœ Note

  • Devoted to fond memories of several of the best systems and thousands of games.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Wowroms

  • Embark on a gaming journey of game ROMs, ISOs, emulators, all freely available.
  • URL Safety Results

๐Ÿ”— Ziperto

 


 

๐Ÿ“‘ โžœ Torrents

๐Ÿงฒ BlueRoms

  • Explore a vast collection of ROMs for PS1, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, 3DS, and more!
  • URL Safety Results

 


 

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