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Frontends & Library Managers
Choose the interface that fits your setup. Each profile explains the project and collects our guides as editable child pages.
RetroArch
One interface for Libretro cores, controllers, shaders, playlists, and cross-platform play.
Windows · macOS · Linux · Android · iOS and moreExplore RetroArch →
ES-DE
A polished game-library interface with themes, media scraping, and launcher configuration.
Windows · macOS · Linux · AndroidExplore ES-DE →
LaunchBox
A Windows library manager for importing games, artwork, emulators, and Big Box display setups.
WindowsExplore LaunchBox →
Playnite
Brings PC storefronts and emulated games into one customizable desktop or fullscreen library.
WindowsExplore Playnite →
Pegasus
A flexible game browser that can use metadata and artwork from other frontend workflows.
Windows · macOS · Linux · Android and moreExplore Pegasus →
Attract-Mode
A joystick-friendly launcher for command-line emulators with customizable layouts and displays.
Windows · macOS · LinuxExplore Attract-Mode →
GameEx
A mature Windows frontend with strong MAME integration and configurable arcade controls.
WindowsExplore GameEx →
HyperSpin
A visual, theme-driven frontend for cabinet collections and custom system wheels.
WindowsExplore HyperSpin →
OpenEmu
A Mac-focused interface for organizing and playing supported classic systems with a simple library workflow.
macOSExplore OpenEmu →
Retrom
Host a collection once, then browse and launch it through desktop clients on your other devices.
Windows · macOS · LinuxExplore Retrom →
IV/Play
A fast, keyboard-friendly way to browse and launch MAME collections on Windows.
WindowsExplore IV/Play →
Xenia Manager
A graphical library and setup companion for the Xenia emulator.
WindowsExplore Xenia Manager →