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Batocera.linux vs Lakka: catalog facts
Batocera.linux	Lakka
Free Completely free and open source, with optional sponsorship.	Free Free and open source community project.
Linux	Linux
More than 250 supported systems Boots from USB or SD card without changing the installed system	Built on RetroArch with netplay, rewind and shaders Automatic joypad recognition
Runs as a dedicated boot system rather than an app on a desktop You must own and supply your own games	Tied to RetroArch's interface and cores Runs as a dedicated system rather than an app on a desktop
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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