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ZSNES

Size: 847 KB, Version: 1.51, Homepage: Click here (ZSNES) Click here (ZSNES WIP)

This is the fastest SNES emulator in existence. It features all SNES screen modes as well as add/sub transparencies in 16 bit graphics mode, mosaic effects, Super FX emulation (Star Fox, etc), DSP1 emulation (Mario Kart, etc), C4 emulation (MegaMan X2/3), real time saving, and a really great GUI which lets you configure the emulator to your heart's content. It has interpolated sound, and it will really blow you away! It also supports the snes mouse, and has a slew of other options as well including movie recording and modem to modem netplay! This is the SNES emulator of choice!

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SNES9X

Size: 768 KB, Version: 1.51, Homepage: Click here

Snes9x's cpu is written in assembly, and its graphics engine and SPC700 engine are well optimized. Both versions sport very nice GUIs. Snes9x supports graphics modes 0-7, 2 joysticks, transparencies, Super FX support and has real time save/loading. This is now one of the best SNES emulators around, and it stands only second to ZSNES in terms of compatibility.

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Nestopia

Size: 0.98 MB, Version: 1.35, Homepage: Click here

This incredible NES emulator lived up to its name upon its very first release. It was written in C++ and it is perfect for games requiring precise timing (like Marble Madness). With support for an incredible amount of mappers, it outdoes some of the best NES emulators around. It also supports NSFs, the famicom disk system, save states, IPS patching, battery-saved ram, NES movie files, and many VS-Unisystem games. Finally, it emulates four non-standard controllers (including the Power Pad). Currently, it's the NES emulator with the crown of #1.

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FCE Ultra

Size: 291 KB, Version: 0.98.12, Homepage: Click here

FCE Ultra is an open-source, portable NES/Famicom emulator based on Bero's FCE source code. It has excellent sound emulation and support for a wide variety of in-cart expansion hardware ("mappers"). PPU/CPU timing is good. Several VS Unisystem games are supported well. Interesting features include emulation of the Zapper and VS Unisystem light gun via the mouse, and "authentic" Game Genie emulation. The Famicom Disk System is also emulated. An NSF player is built in. Currently supported file formats include: iNES NES/Famicom R0M images, fwNES and headerless FDS disk images, and NSF files. Extra features include save states and screenshot saving. TCP/IP network play is supported, with a few caveats.

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BGB

Size: 264 KB, Version: 1.12 Homepage: Click here

A fast, accurate and non-bloated Gameboy emulator. It runs most games, includes GameGenie cheats, has configurable keys and screen colors, snapshots, and does not require DirectX, OpenGL or SDL. Additionally, it supports Super Gameboy and Gameboy Color games including newer games which don't run on other GBC emulators. This is by far the best Gameboy and Gameboy Color emulator around.

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Visual Boy Advance

Size: 597 KB, Version: 1.7.2, Homepage: Click here

This emulator focuses on compatibility. Some of its good features include GBA sound (including Direct Sound), 100% ARM and THUMB emulation, and emulated BIOS functions. It requires DirectX 7+ and the Windows desktop must be in 32-bit mode. An excellent emulator! However, even though it can also emulate Gameboy and Gameboy Color, that doesn't automatically mean it emulates them 'good'. I still highly recommend BGB in that department. Visual Boy Advance should only be used for Gameboy Advance games.

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GENS

Size: 573 KB, Version: 2.14, Homepage: Click here

This is, without a doubt, the #1 Genesis emulator. Gens has a high compatibility rate and good speed. It also has many nice features including the usual screen renders, a multi language menu, netplay with Kaillera, great Sega CD support, and 32X support.

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Kega Fusion

Size: 298 KB, Version: 3.51, Homepage: Click here

Another popular Genesis emulator. And in addition to Genesis it also emulates Sega CD, 32X, Sega CD+32X (the only emulator that can do this), Sega Master System, Game Gear, Sega SG-1000 and SC-3000. Like Gens it has high compatibility and good speed. 2xSai filter support is a separate download from the homepage.

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Sega CD BIOS files
(all regions)

Size: 264 KB - Contains the Sega CD BIOS files that are required for booting up US, European and Japanese games on Gens and Kega Fusion.

32X BIOS files

Size: 447 KB - 1.95 KB - Contains the 32X BIOS files required to boot 32X games on Gens.

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MekaW

Size: 777 KB, Version: 0.72, Homepage: Click here

Zoop's MEKA emulates the Sega Master System, GameGear, SG-1000 and SC-3000 (the last 2 are computers). It has a KILLER GUI, supports a very wide range of games, has sound support, and supports many other 'extras' such as joystick support, light gun emulation, save states, and so much more!

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SSF

Size: 393 KB, Version: 009 Alpha 4, Homepage: Click here

Offers great compatibility and is easy to use. It lacks the fancy features we're used to with PSX/N64 emulation, like high-res 3D rendering and such. But hey, it's better than nothing!

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US 1.00 BIOS

Size: 447 KB - Saturn emulators, especially SSF, need this in order to boot US games.

STV BIOS

Size: 1.67 MB - Saturn emulators, especially SSF, need this as well in order to boot games.

BIOS Bundle

Size: 1.74 MB - Another set of Saturn BIOS files, containing US, Euro, UK, and Jap. SSF doesn't need this.

MagicEngine

Size: 438 KB, Version: 0.21, Homepage: Click here < Download

Outstanding TurboGrafx16/PC Engine emulator that features full HuCard, SuperGrafx, CD-ROM, Super CD-ROM and Arcade Card emulation! It is, however, a demo version which costs $29 US to register. This demo version is limited to 5 minutes of play time per session. MagicEngine is the #1 emulator for TG16 and TG16-CD (PCECD).

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Ootake

Size: 1.05 MB, Version: 1.46, Homepage: Click here

This is a good free alternative to MagicEngine. Ootake has good game compatibility with HuCard, SuperGrafx, CD-ROM, Super CD-ROM and Arcade Card emulation. It is a Japanese emulator translated to English so expect the language to be a little quirky.

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System Cards

Size: 492 KB - The BIOS files that are required in order to boot CD games.

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Oswan

Size: 116 KB, Version: 1.7.3, Homepage: n/a

If you're asking yourself "Wonderswan? What the heck is that?" It's Japan's competition to Gameboy Color & Gameboy Advance. It didn't get too popular. This emulator has a good CPU timing, the sound is really good and it supports Joystick. It doesn't offer many features, but it's the best that's available. I only have this emulator here for Makai Toushi Saga (the Final Fantasy Legend remake).

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Project64

Size: 1.98 MB, Version: 1.6, Homepage: Click here

This emulator is generally considered to be the #1 for N64. Unlike other emulators, Project64 already conveniently comes bundled with the best plug-ins. This means Project64 is ready to use at peak capacity right after installation.

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ePSXe

Size: 279 KB, Version: 1.6.0, Homepage: Click here

ePSXe is a PSX emulator that takes advantage of the exciting plugin system. It requires a good 3D card. Right now it is the best freeware Playstation emulator available--that is, if you're patient enough to work with the plugin system (it can be annoying). Remember, Pete's Plug-ins are the best for ePSXe! You can download a bundle of the best plug-ins further down.

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pSX

Size: 784 KB, Version: 1.13, Homepage: Click here

Don't feel like fussing with ePSXe's plug-in system? Do you want a decent PSX emulator that just works out of the box and is friendly with slower computers? Then pSX is for you! It's a simple emulator; it doesn't have any of the fancy features and neato 3D rendering that ePSXe has.
*If you get a "Missing d3dx9_26.dll" error, you can download that here. Look further down.

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Playstation BIOS

Size: 2.67 MB - Both ePSXe and pSX need this in order to boot games.

ePSXe Plugins
Collection

Size: 873 KB - To save you even more trouble, I put the best plugins for ePSXe in a zip file for you! :) This contains the following: Pete's Soft GPU 1.17, Pete's PSX GPUs 1.76, Eternal SPU 1.41, Pete's CDR Plugin 1.04

pSX's d3dx9-26.dll

Size: 14.7 MB - In most cases, pSX requires this file in order to work.

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Kawaks

Size: 528 KB, Version: 1.58, Homepage: Click here

This is a fast CPS1/2 emulator. It has many good features including netplay. The only drawback is that it generally only plays NeoGeo and Capcom games. However I definitely prefer Kawaks over Mame for its many nifty features, especially its screen renders. It emulates Dungeons & Dragons arcade beautifully.

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Mame32

Size: 7.15 MB, Version: 0.115, Homepage: Click here

About Mame: MAME, perfectly fitting its acronym, is the most compatible and capable multiple arcade machine emulator. There is a large community of contributors working persistently to add support for more games. Currently about 3,000 games are supported, and development continues actively. Everything from early vector and bitmap games (Asteroids, Space Invaders, Pac-Man) to modern, 'heavy-processing' games (Mortal Kombat II, Cruis'n USA) are supported. The original core of MAME is for DOS; it's updated every month.
About Mame32: This is the official Windows port of MAME; it has a nifty Windows GUI. It's updated almost as frequently as the original core of MAME.

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NeoGeo BIOS

Size: 368 KB - Both Kawaks and Mame32 need this in order to play NeoGeo games.

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Burnatonce

Size: 3.81 MB, Version: 0.99.5, Homepage: Click here

Free burning software that supports ISO and CUE sheet writing. It's great for burning Sega CD games, TurboGrafx16-CD games, PSX games, or any other CD based game you've downloaded.

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Sega Cue Maker

Size: 87.2 KB, Version: n/a, Homepage: n/a

Great utility for generating CUE sheets for Sega Saturn and Sega CD games you downloaded that did not include a CUE sheet.

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winLAME

Size: 1.50 MB, Version: Prerelease 4, Homepage: Click here

An awesome free batch music converter. Instantly convert one or more music files of any format to WAV or MP3. This program is great for instantly converting Sega CD and TurboGrafx16 audio tracks to WAV for burning.

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