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

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