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RetroArch vs WinUAE: catalog facts
RetroArch	WinUAE
Free Free and open source, funded by donations.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows
Configure once and every emulator core inherits the settings Runs on desktops, phones and a long list of games consoles	Detailed chipset emulation Active releases with detailed changelogs
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	Windows only Many configuration options to work through
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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