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ConEmu - Handy Console Window
Local Terminal Emulator
ConEmu-Maximus5 aims to be handy, comprehensive, fast and reliable terminal window where you may host any console application developed either for WinAPI (cmd, powershell, far) or Unix PTY (cygwin, msys, wsl bash). As Windows console window enhancement (local terminal emulator), it presents multiple consoles and simple GUI applications as one customizable tabbed GUI window with various features. Also, due to deep integration, ConEmu is the best companion for Far Manager, my favorite shell replacement. Disclaimer. ConEmu is not a shell, so it does not provide "shell features" like tab-completion, command history and others. But you can run any shell or remote access client of your choice in ConEmu! Try Clink for bash-style completion in cmd.exe and PSReadLine or PowerTab in powershell.exe. Or just run Bash from your favourite distro. Also, ConEmu does not provide remote access (SSH/Telnet/...) too, just use your remote client (ssh.exe, telnet.exe) instead. -
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NESbox
Emulator of NES, SNES, Sega Mega Drive, GameBoy video consoles
The nesbox/emulator is an open source, browser-based emulator for a collection of retro gaming systems (NES, Super Nintendo, Sega Mega Drive, GameBoy, etc.). It’s written in ActionScript/Flash, and the project includes SWF binaries so you can embed the emulator into web pages. The emulator allows users to load ROMs and play them in their browsers via the Flash plugin. It’s licensed under the MIT license, meaning it’s quite permissive in terms of reuse. While Flash is an aging technology, the project remains a practical way to access old console gaming via browser, as long as Flash is supported or available. -
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PSCoverDL
Small tool to download PS1/PS2 covers for DuckStation and PCSX2
PSCoverDL is a companion tool designed to automate the downloading and management of PlayStation game cover art for emulators, providing a user-friendly interface for populating game libraries with visuals. It allows users to select their emulator, specify directories, and automatically retrieve matching cover images based on game metadata. The tool supports multiple platforms and includes features such as multithreading for faster downloads and configuration files for customization. Its graphical interface simplifies the process, making it accessible even to non-technical users. It integrates directly with emulator cache files, ensuring accurate matching between games and covers. The system is designed for efficiency, reducing the manual effort required to curate large collections. Overall, pscoverdl complements the ps2-covers repository by providing automation and usability. -
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xBRZ
xBRZ: "Scale by rules" - high quality image upscaling filter by Zenju
xBRZ is a high-quality image upscaling filter for creating beautiful HD representations from low-resolution images. Reference implementations for common emulators can be found in the download section: ● DOSBox ● ePSXe ● HqMAME ● ScummVM ● Snes9x ● Kega Fusion http://sourceforge.net/projects/xbrz/files/ Test the xBRZ scaler with your own images and compare against other scalers with the "Scaler Test" tool: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xbrz/files/ScalerTest_1.1.zip -
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Panda3DS
HLE 3DS emulator
Panda3DS is a new emulator for the Nintendo 3DS. It allows fans of the console to enjoy their favorite games with various enhancements and unique features on all their devices, be it a laptop, a desktop, or on the go with a Steam Deck (and phone someday). Welcome to the home site for Panda3DS, a new emulator hoping to bring all sorts of unique features to the 3DS emulation scene, such as support for scripting, various enhancements, support for all sorts of platforms, development tools, and more. -
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puNES
Qt-based Nintendo Entertaiment System emulator and NSF/NSF2/NSFe Music
puNES is a highly accurate NES/Famicom emulator written in C++, with a focus on compatibility, cycle-accuracy, and faithful rendering of classic Nintendo hardware. It supports a wide range of mappers, has a robust set of debugging tools, and provides accurate audio and video emulation down to the scanline and pixel level. puNES is designed to run on multiple operating systems and includes a highly customizable interface with support for shaders, rewind, netplay, and recording features. It's well-suited for both casual players and preservationists seeking an authentic NES experience. -
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pfeMAME
Python front end for MAME that can run in Linux, Windows, and MacOS
pfeMAME is a front end for the Multiple Arcade Game Emulator (MAME) written in (wx)Python. It is cross platform (tested on Linux (Ubuntu), Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), and MacOS. ). It also includes a graphical Tile View designed for MAME cabinets which allows control using joystick / gamepad. It supports favourite game flagging, MESS systems, Software Lists (for systems), per-rom input mapping, and launching of other emulation engines. pfeMAME was written by Gareth Finch and the development project started in 2014 . The goal was to create a MAME front end that was simple, as easy as possible to get into, and had some good documentation. It doesn't provide access to every single MAME option, but pretty much all of the relevant ones you will use from day-to-day. You are free to distribute pfeMAME and modify its source as you wish, however pfeMAME is not to be sold or repackaged for commercial sale. -
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QEMU
iPhone 11 emulated on QEMU
QEMU is a specialized fork of the QEMU emulator designed to emulate Apple iPhone hardware, particularly devices based on the T8030 chip such as the iPhone 11. It extends QEMU’s general-purpose machine emulation capabilities by introducing support for Apple-specific hardware components and boot processes. The project enables researchers to boot and run versions of iOS, including the ability to restore firmware images and interact with the system through debugging tools. It relies on dynamic binary translation and system-level emulation to simulate the ARM-based architecture used in modern iPhones. Due to the complexity of Apple’s ecosystem, the emulator requires extensive patching of the kernel and firmware to function correctly, making it primarily a research and experimentation tool. It has been used in security research contexts to explore iOS internals, including kernel behavior and system services. -
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DOSBox Staging
DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox
DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox, your existing configurations will continue to work, and you will have access to many advanced features. DOSBox Staging picks the best shader based on the emulated video mode and your host resolution, from 720p to 4K. -
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SameBoy
Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator written in C
SameBoy is a user friendly, powerful and open source Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Super Game Boy emulator for macOS, Windows and Unix-like platforms. SameBoy is extremely accurate and includes a wide range of both powerful debugging features and user-facing features, making it ideal for both casual players and developers. Of course, SameBoy also has every feature one would expect from an emulator – from save states to scaling filters. Supports Game Boy (DMG), Game Boy Pocket and Light (MGB), Game Boy Color (CGB) and GBC-Mode Game Boy Advance (AGB) emulation. Supports accurate high level emulation of Super Game Boy (SGB; NTSC and PAL) and Super Game Boy 2 (SGB2). High quality 96KHz audio. Battery save support. Save states. Follows the BESS specification for cross-compatibility with other emulators. Includes open source boot ROMs for all emulated models. Complete support for all game-specific palettes in the CGB/AGB boot ROM, for accurate emulation of Game Boy games. -
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VirtualBoxes - Free VirtualBox(R) Images
Appliances of free/open source operating systems for VirtualBox
We provide ready-to-use Oracle VM VirtualBox(R) images for open-source operating systems that can be used for testing and/or security-related purpose, or for anything you wish. News, HOWTOs and much more is available at the project web site. N.B. Newer OVAs are only available through BitTorrent: torrent links are published only on our website. Please search our database in http://virtualboxes.org/images/ -
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RetroPie-Setup
Shell script to set up a Raspberry Pi/Odroid/PC
RetroPie‑Setup is a collection of shell scripts designed to install and configure RetroPie—an emulation frontend—on Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Odroid, or PC platforms. It automates installing RetroArch, emulator cores, configuring controllers, themes, and optional ports. Used for retro gaming on varied hardware. -
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PCSX2
PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux
PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux, started by the same team that brought you PCSX (a Sony PlayStation 1 emulator). Currently, it can emulate thousands of games at full speed -
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WAV-PRG is a program for converting Commodore 64 tapes to PC and back. It is designed not to require any custom-built cables: transfers between PC and tape are done by means of a tape player/recorder connected to the PC's soundcard by a plain audio cable
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98.js
Web-based Windows 98 desktop recreation
98 is a web-based recreation of the Windows 98 operating system that runs entirely in the browser, replicating the look, feel, and behavior of the classic desktop environment. Built using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, it recreates core components such as the desktop, taskbar, file explorer, and system applications with remarkable attention to detail. The project includes functional versions of programs like Notepad, Calculator, Minesweeper, and even a simulated Internet Explorer, providing an interactive nostalgic experience. It uses a virtual filesystem to store user data and supports drag-and-drop functionality, enabling users to interact with files similarly to a real operating system. The interface is highly polished, with support for themes, animations, and even hidden easter eggs that mimic the quirks of the original Windows 98 experience. While not a true emulator, it effectively simulates the user interface and behavior of the OS in a browser environment. -
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Cxbx-Reloaded
Xbox (Original) Emulator
Cxbx-Reloaded is an open-source emulator that enables original Xbox games and software to run on modern Windows systems and compatible environments like Wine. It aims to recreate the Xbox hardware and software stack through a combination of high-level and low-level emulation techniques, including kernel emulation and GPU translation layers. The project is notable for its focus on compatibility and accuracy, with ongoing efforts to expand the number of playable titles and improve performance. It supports Direct3D-based rendering and integrates networking features to emulate Xbox system behavior more realistically. Unlike simpler emulators, Cxbx-Reloaded includes deep reverse engineering of the Xbox kernel and system APIs, allowing it to execute games without requiring the original console firmware in many cases. The project is actively developed and maintains compatibility lists and community-driven testing efforts. -
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NanoBoyAdvance
A cycle-accurate Nintendo Game Boy Advance emulator
NanoBoyAdvance is a cycle-accurate Game Boy Advance emulator that prioritizes precision and correctness in replicating original hardware behavior. It is designed to emulate the GBA at a very low level, including CPU timing, DMA operations, graphics processing, and memory behavior, ensuring that even edge cases and obscure hardware quirks are faithfully reproduced. The emulator achieves extremely high compatibility, passing multiple hardware test suites and accurately running games that rely on precise timing conditions. In addition to accuracy, it introduces enhancements such as a high-quality audio mixer that improves sound output without altering internal emulation behavior. The project also includes modern usability features like save states, controller remapping, and support for loading ROMs from compressed archives. -
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py-kms
KMS Server Emulator written in Python
py-kms is a Python-based emulator of Microsoft’s Key Management Service (KMS), designed to simulate activation servers for Windows and Microsoft Office volume licensing systems. It is derived from earlier implementations and reverse-engineered protocols, allowing it to respond to activation requests from client machines. The software supports multiple versions of the KMS protocol, enabling compatibility with a wide range of Windows and Office releases. It can be deployed in various environments, including standalone systems, Docker containers, and service managers like systemd, making it flexible for testing and development scenarios. The emulator includes features such as logging, configurable network parameters, and persistent storage using SQLite. While it is often used for testing activation workflows, it also serves as a practical example of protocol emulation and reverse engineering in software systems. -
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AndroidSDK
Full-fledged Android SDK Docker Image
AndroidSDK is a Docker-based development environment that provides a complete, portable Android SDK setup for building, testing, and deploying Android applications in a consistent and reproducible way. Instead of installing and configuring the Android SDK locally, developers can run a preconfigured container that includes essential tools such as the SDK, build tools, Gradle, and Kotlin compiler. This approach solves common issues related to environment inconsistency, such as dependency conflicts or differences between developer machines and CI pipelines. The project emphasizes minimalism and flexibility by shipping only a base SDK image, allowing developers to mount their own SDK components and customize installations as needed. It is particularly useful in continuous integration workflows, where deterministic builds and clean environments are critical. -
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Boxedwine
Emulator that can run 32-bit Windows programs/games
Boxedwine is a cross-platform emulator that enables users to run Windows applications by combining a Wine runtime with a custom emulated Linux kernel and CPU environment. Instead of relying on a native Linux system, it creates a fully self-contained execution environment that allows Windows binaries to run on platforms such as macOS, Linux, Windows, and even web browsers via WebAssembly. The project is written primarily in C++ and leverages SDL for graphics and input handling, providing a flexible runtime capable of supporting a wide range of applications. It supports both 16-bit and 32-bit Windows programs, along with graphics APIs such as OpenGL, Direct3D, and Vulkan for rendering. One of its key innovations is portability, as it can run in environments that traditionally cannot support Wine, including browser-based deployments. While performance and compatibility vary depending on the application, it continues to evolve with improvements in memory usage and execution speed. -
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Chameleon-Mini
Versatile contactless smartcard emulator compliant to NFC
ChameleonMini is a portable, programmable NFC and RFID security research tool designed for analyzing, emulating, and cloning contactless smart cards. It operates as both hardware and firmware, allowing researchers to interact with NFC systems at a low level, including reading tags, emulating card behavior, and capturing radio frequency communication. The device is widely used in security testing, penetration testing, and academic research focused on wireless communication protocols and authentication systems. It supports multiple card types and codecs, enabling it to replicate real-world access cards, payment systems, and identification tokens. One of its most powerful capabilities is its ability to log and sniff RF traffic, which allows detailed inspection of communication between readers and cards. The project includes firmware, drivers, and software tools that enable configuration and interaction across different operating systems. -
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FinalBurn Neo
FinalBurn Neo - We are Team FBNeo
FinalBurn Neo (FBNeo) is a highly advanced multi-system arcade emulator designed to accurately reproduce classic arcade hardware and selected home consoles on modern systems. It is a continuation of the FinalBurn and FinalBurn Alpha projects, incorporating years of refinement and community-driven development into a robust and feature-rich emulator. The project focuses heavily on balancing accuracy and performance, ensuring that games behave as closely as possible to original hardware while still running efficiently on contemporary devices. FBNeo supports a wide range of arcade boards, including Capcom CPS systems, Neo Geo, Sega System boards, and many others, making it one of the most comprehensive arcade emulators available. Unlike purely preservation-focused emulators, FBNeo includes quality-of-life improvements such as enhanced controls, graphical filters, and usability tweaks that improve the gameplay experience. -
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NES
NES emulator written in Go
NES emulator written entirely in Go, aimed at accurately reproducing classic Nintendo Entertainment System games in a modern, cross-platform environment. It reimplements the NES hardware in software, including CPU, PPU (graphics), and APU (audio), and then presents the output using OpenGL for video and PortAudio for sound. The emulator supports a menu mode where, if you point it at a directory instead of a single ROM, it scans all ROMs and shows a game selection screen with thumbnails fetched from an online database keyed by each ROM’s MD5 hash. Once a ROM is chosen, the emulator maps keyboard controls to NES inputs and also supports USB joysticks, letting you play with a gamepad instead of just the keyboard. Under the hood it implements several common NES cartridge mappers such as NROM, MMC1, UNROM, CNROM, MMC3, and AOROM, which together cover the majority of NES titles in circulation. -
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Play!
Play! - PlayStation2 Emulator
Play! is an open-source cross-platform emulator for Sony’s PlayStation 2 that aims to run PS2 games on a wide range of modern systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers by implementing core PS2 hardware functionality in software. It emulates primary components like the Emotion Engine CPU and graphics synthesizer, translating game code and hardware calls into host system operations, while providing users with controls to load disc images, manage states, and configure rendering options. Because the PS2’s architecture is complex and proprietary, Play! pursues compatibility incrementally, with many titles playable to varying degrees and an active compatibility tracker detailing individual game status. The project supports optimizations such as JIT code generation on compatible platforms to improve performance and offers a broad set of build targets so developers and users can experiment with different back ends and environments.
