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Batocera.linux vs RetroPie: catalog facts
Batocera.linux	RetroPie
Free Completely free and open source, with optional sponsorship.	Free Free to download and install.
Linux	Linux
More than 250 supported systems Boots from USB or SD card without changing the installed system	Many emulators in one installable system Runs on inexpensive single-board computers
Runs as a dedicated boot system rather than an app on a desktop You must own and supply your own games	Focused on Raspberry Pi hardware Homepage blocks automated requests, so details here are limited
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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