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Nestopia (Richard Bannister)OpenEmu
Free

Free download; the optional Emulator Enhancer add-on is shareware.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

macOS macOS
  • Cycle-exact NES emulation for timing-sensitive games
  • Supports 201 mappers and the Famicom Disk System
  • Native Mac library interface with artwork and metadata handled for you
  • One controller configuration applies across every emulated system
  • Gamepad and full screen support require the paid Emulator Enhancer add-on
  • macOS only
  • macOS only
  • Core updates depend on the OpenEmu team packaging them
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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