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RetroArchSnes9x
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

 Free

Free and open source under a non-commercial licence: the Snes9x licence permits free…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings
  • Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles
  • Very high compatibility with the SNES library, including cartridge enhancement chips
  • Native builds for Windows, Linux (GTK and X11), FreeBSD and macOS
  • The settings menu is deep and intimidating the first time
  • You still have to download cores, and some systems need BIOS files you must supply
  • The licence prohibits commercial use, so it is not open source in the OSI sense
  • Less cycle-accurate than bsnes or higan if exactness is your priority
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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