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Arcade ⁽³²⁾

These packages contain roms for arcade systems. An arcade video game takes player input from its controls, processes it through electrical or computerized components, and displays output to an electronic monitor or similar display. All arcade video games are coin-operated or accept other means of payment, housed in an arcade cabinet, and located in amusement arcades alongside other kinds of arcade games. Until the early 2000s, arcade video games were the largest and most technologically advanced segment of the video game industry.

Batocera ⁽²⁵⁷⁾

These packages works on Batocera which is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently. Batocera.linux does not require any modification on your computer. Note that you must own the games you play in order to comply with the law.

Computer ⁽⁶³⁾

These packages contain roms for computer systems. Famous classic home computer platforms from famous vendors. Home computers were a class of microcomputers that entered the market in 1977 and became common during the 1980s. They were marketed to consumers as affordable and accessible computers that, for the first time, were intended for the use of a single, non-technical user.

Console ⁽⁶⁵⁾

These packages contain roms for console systems. Home video game consoles are meant to be connected to a television or other type of monitor, with power supplied through an outlet. This requires the unit to be used in a fixed location, typically at home in one's living room. Separate game controllers, connected through wired or wireless connections, are used to provide input to the game.

Custom ⁽⁹⁰⁾

These packages contain roms for custom systems of various categories that require additional configuration files and/or emulators and are not officially supported by platform vendors.

Extension ⁽²²⁾

These packages contain roms for dedicated extension for gaming systems. Certain consoles saw various add-ons or accessories that were designed to attach to the existing console to extend its functionality.

FAQ ⁽⁷⁾

FAQ Batocera ⁽²⁾

FAQ Retrobat ⁽⁵⁾

Hacked ⁽⁸⁾

Systems with hacked games, which means you can have more fun playing your favorite games with codes or completely rewritten and modified.

Lite package ⁽¹⁴⁾

These lite packages contain a selection of top rated/best games for systems in various categories that we think everyone should have in their collection.

PC x86 ⁽²⁶¹⁾

These packages works on x86 Desktop PC, Laptop, NUC and Intel-based Apple Computers. The minimum requirements are the minimum requires of the emulator you want to run. 

Pinball ⁽⁷⁾

These packages contain roms for pinball systems. Pinball games are a family of games in which a ball is propelled into a specially designed table where it bounces off various obstacles, scoring points either en route or when it comes to rest.

Port ⁽³⁴⁾

These packages contain roms for port games. Ports of games and their engines for Linux and modern operating systems often provide many useful features, such as improved controls, support for larger resolutions, removal of various restrictions and much more.

Portable ⁽³⁹⁾

These packages contain roms for portable systems. Portable means Handheld game consoles, which are devices that typically include a built-in screen and game controller in their case, and contain a rechargeable battery or battery compartment. This allows the unit to be carried around and played anywhere, in contrast to a home game console.

Retrobat ⁽²⁴⁹⁾

These packages works on RetroBat which is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer. The supplied EmulationStation interface is fully functional and highly customizable. You can run all your games from it and search online for visuals to enhance the presentation of your collection. Note that you must own the games you play in order to comply with the law.

RPi4 ⁽²²⁶⁾

These packages works on single board computer Raspberry Pi 4. Cheap $301) USD board. The current and most upgradeable model of the Raspberry Pi, comes in 2/4/8GB RAM variants. For emulation, you don't need more than 1GB anyway, so any amount of RAM would be good. Recommended to get the B model and using the NESPi 4 case.

RPi5 ⁽²²⁹⁾

These packages works on single board computer Raspberry Pi 5. Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest generation flagship product in the Raspberry Pi series, following the success of the Raspberry Pi 4. It provides a 2-3x increase in CPU performance over the previous generation. Boasting rich multimedia, multiple memory versions, and superior connectivity, it also integrates with RP1 I/O controller with broader bandwidth USB3 and additional PCIe interfaces for faster data transmission.