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|active = Yes
 
|active = Yes
 
|platform = Windows 7 and up
 
|platform = Windows 7 and up
|target = Windows-based [[Arcade emulators|Arcade systems]]
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|target = PC-based [[Arcade emulators|Arcade systems]]
 
|website = [https://teknoparrot.com/ TeknoParrot.com]
 
|website = [https://teknoparrot.com/ TeknoParrot.com]
 
|source = [https://github.com/teknogods/OpenParrot GitHub] <small>(OpenParrot)</small>, [https://github.com/teknogods/TeknoParrotUI GUI]
 
|source = [https://github.com/teknogods/OpenParrot GitHub] <small>(OpenParrot)</small>, [https://github.com/teknogods/TeknoParrotUI GUI]
 
|support = [https://www.patreon.com/Teknogods Patreon]
 
|support = [https://www.patreon.com/Teknogods Patreon]
 
}}
 
}}
'''TeknoParrot''' is a closed-source [[compatibility layers|compatibility layer]] for Windows PCs to run games originally made for Windows-based arcade systems. It includes the ability to map standard PC gear like steering wheels and joysticks to the game's input.
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'''TeknoParrot''' is a closed-source [[compatibility layers|compatibility layer]] for Windows PCs to run games originally made for Windows-based and some Linux-based arcade systems. It includes the ability to map standard PC gear like steering wheels and joysticks to the game's input.
  
The latest [FREE] version is {{TeknoVer}}. You can get the newest Patreon version with exclusive features by paying at least 5$ via Patreon each month.
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The latest version is {{TeknoVer}}.
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Some features and game supports are locked in the free version. You can unlock Patreon exclusive features by paying at least 5$ via Patreon each month.
  
 
==Download==
 
==Download==
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{{Main|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_system_board Wiki lists}}
 
{{Main|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_system_board Wiki lists}}
  
TeknoParrot currently supports over 170 arcade titles and many PC-based arcade boards; and emulation of these and more titles continue to be improved.
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TeknoParrot currently supports over 170 arcade titles and many PC-based arcade boards, and emulation of these and more titles continue to be improved.
 
* [https://teknogods.github.io/ Official compatibility GitHub page] (Created in 2019 or 2020. A vast improvement over the old, internal wiki-style multi-page lists.)
 
* [https://teknogods.github.io/ Official compatibility GitHub page] (Created in 2019 or 2020. A vast improvement over the old, internal wiki-style multi-page lists.)
  
 
<u>Supported boards:</u> <small>(Seen on main page)</small>
 
<u>Supported boards:</u> <small>(Seen on main page)</small>
 
* eX-Board (Maker: Examu. 2008-2011.)
 
* eX-Board (Maker: Examu. 2008-2011.)
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* Gaelco PC based hardware (2003-2005)
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* Global VR PC Based (American firm from CA)
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* Konami PC Based
 
* Namco N2 (2005-2010)
 
* Namco N2 (2005-2010)
* Namco ES3X (2013–2019)
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* Namco ES3 A/B/X (2013–2019)
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* [[wikipedia:Raw Thrills|Raw Thrills]] PC Based (American firm from Illinois. Often cooperates with Illinois-based developer Play Mechanix.)
 
* Sega Lindbergh ([https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-51-18728320 1.51]. 2005–2015.)
 
* Sega Lindbergh ([https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-51-18728320 1.51]. 2005–2015.)
 
* Sega Europa-R (2008–2010)
 
* Sega Europa-R (2008–2010)
* Sega RingEdge/RingEdge 2/RingWide
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* Sega RingEdge/RingEdge 2/RingWide (2009-2014)
* [[Taito Type X|Taito Type-X/Type-X2/Type-X3]]
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* Sega Nu (Vanilla/1.1/2/SX/SX 1.1) (2013-)
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* Sega PC based (Daytona USA Chapionship)
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* [[Taito Type X|Taito Type-X/Type-X2/Type-X3/Type-X4]]
  
 
<u>Additional platforms</u> <small>(Not mentioned on official website's home page. Be sure to check Patreon notices regularly or the new [https://teknogods.github.io/ Compatibility page] made in 2019-2020.):</small>
 
<u>Additional platforms</u> <small>(Not mentioned on official website's home page. Be sure to check Patreon notices regularly or the new [https://teknogods.github.io/ Compatibility page] made in 2019-2020.):</small>
* Gaelco PC based hardware (2003-2005)
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* [[wikipedia:Game Refuge Inc.|Game Refuge Inc.]] (Eg. Star Trek: Voyager)
* Global VR PC Based (American firm from CA)
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* Namco BNA1 Lite
* [[wikipedia:Raw Thrills|Raw Thrills]] PC Based (American firm from Illinois. Often cooperates with Illinois-based developer Play Mechanix.)
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* Sega ALLS UX (2018-)
* Miscellaneous PC-based hardware boards:
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* Wahlap Tech PC based (Chinese firm.)
: - [[wikipedia:Game Refuge Inc.|Game Refuge Inc.]] (Eg. Star Trek: Voyager)
 
  
 
===Digital Distribution Platforms===
 
===Digital Distribution Platforms===
There are arcade video game network systems from several companies that allow arcade vendors the ability to download a game into their cabinet, as opposed to just replacing the whole cabinet when they want a new game. TeknoParrot supports many games from these following digital distribution platforms:
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There are arcade video game network systems from several companies that allow arcade vendors the ability to download a game into their cabinet, as opposed to just replacing the whole cabinet when they want a new game. TeknoParrot supports many games from the following digital distribution platforms:
  
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ALL.Net ALL.Net] ([https://segaretro.org/ALL.Net Sega's network]. Games mainly from Sega and Bandai Namco. Emulated since [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-dx-20038056 1.60a].)
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<!-- ALL.Net itself is like Xbox Live Multiplayer for arcade, not for content distribution (besides game program updates, consider it as Xbox system update). ALL.Net P-ras MULTI is. Teknoparrot doesn't emulate ALL.Net online features.-->
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*[https://apm.sega.jp/ ALL.Net P-ras MULTI] ([https://segaretro.org/ALL.Net Sega's network]. Games mainly from Sega and Bandai Namco, some times third parties. Emulated since [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-dx-20038056 1.60a].)
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NESiCAxLive NESiCAxLive] (Taito's network. Games from SNK, Cave, and Arc System Works. Emulated since [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-dx-20038056 1.60a].)
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NESiCAxLive NESiCAxLive] (Taito's network. Games from SNK, Cave, and Arc System Works. Emulated since [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-dx-20038056 1.60a].)
  
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Since version 1.66 of TeknoParrot was released publicly on [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-66-21295857?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement early September 2018], the Teknogods team released a partially open-source version of the emulator to allow more people to contribute to it. These two open-source software, that were launched, are called "[https://github.com/teknogods/OpenParrot OpenParrot]" and "[https://github.com/teknogods/TeknoParrotUI TeknoParrotUI]" (GUI for Windows that works with both TeknoParrot and OpenParrot).
 
Since version 1.66 of TeknoParrot was released publicly on [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-66-21295857?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_source=post_link&utm_campaign=patron_engagement early September 2018], the Teknogods team released a partially open-source version of the emulator to allow more people to contribute to it. These two open-source software, that were launched, are called "[https://github.com/teknogods/OpenParrot OpenParrot]" and "[https://github.com/teknogods/TeknoParrotUI TeknoParrotUI]" (GUI for Windows that works with both TeknoParrot and OpenParrot).
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TeknoParrot has been changed to rolling update now. New features would be pushed to the built-in updater when it's available, and TeknoParrot website only hosts a certain version rather than the latest.
  
 
==Connectivity==
 
==Connectivity==
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Multi-JVS support that enable up to 4 connected players to play a game together through TeknoParrot was first added for the game ''Virtua Tennis 4'' in [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-19124288 version 1.52c] (May 30, 2018).
 
Multi-JVS support that enable up to 4 connected players to play a game together through TeknoParrot was first added for the game ''Virtua Tennis 4'' in [https://www.patreon.com/posts/teknoparrot-1-19124288 version 1.52c] (May 30, 2018).
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However, TeknoParrot lacks emulation for official cloud saving/multiplayer features presented in games such as All.Net (SEGA), NESYS (Taito), eAmusement (Konami), etc, which would cause some games to unable to save progress (at least in an orthodox way) or unlock features/contents.
 
   
 
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 12:27, 17 January 2022

TeknoParrot
Teknoparrot.png
Developer(s) Teknogods team
Latest version N/A
Active Yes
Platform(s) Windows 7 and up
Emulates PC-based Arcade systems
Website TeknoParrot.com
Support ($) Patreon
Source code GitHub (OpenParrot), GUI

TeknoParrot is a closed-source compatibility layer for Windows PCs to run games originally made for Windows-based and some Linux-based arcade systems. It includes the ability to map standard PC gear like steering wheels and joysticks to the game's input.

The latest version is 1.0.0.140.

Some features and game supports are locked in the free version. You can unlock Patreon exclusive features by paying at least 5$ via Patreon each month.

Download

Windows Official release

List of supported systems

Main article: [Wiki lists]

TeknoParrot currently supports over 170 arcade titles and many PC-based arcade boards, and emulation of these and more titles continue to be improved.

Supported boards: (Seen on main page)

  • eX-Board (Maker: Examu. 2008-2011.)
  • Gaelco PC based hardware (2003-2005)
  • Global VR PC Based (American firm from CA)
  • Konami PC Based
  • Namco N2 (2005-2010)
  • Namco ES3 A/B/X (2013–2019)
  • Raw Thrills PC Based (American firm from Illinois. Often cooperates with Illinois-based developer Play Mechanix.)
  • Sega Lindbergh (1.51. 2005–2015.)
  • Sega Europa-R (2008–2010)
  • Sega RingEdge/RingEdge 2/RingWide (2009-2014)
  • Sega Nu (Vanilla/1.1/2/SX/SX 1.1) (2013-)
  • Sega PC based (Daytona USA Chapionship)

Additional platforms (Not mentioned on official website's home page. Be sure to check Patreon notices regularly or the new Compatibility page made in 2019-2020.):

  • Game Refuge Inc. (Eg. Star Trek: Voyager)
  • Namco BNA1 Lite
  • Sega ALLS UX (2018-)
  • Wahlap Tech PC based (Chinese firm.)

Digital Distribution Platforms

There are arcade video game network systems from several companies that allow arcade vendors the ability to download a game into their cabinet, as opposed to just replacing the whole cabinet when they want a new game. TeknoParrot supports many games from the following digital distribution platforms:

Overview

TeknoParrot started its life as a closed-source project built by a few members of Teknogods and had an accompanying and highly successful Patreon account to support its continued development.

Since version 1.66 of TeknoParrot was released publicly on early September 2018, the Teknogods team released a partially open-source version of the emulator to allow more people to contribute to it. These two open-source software, that were launched, are called "OpenParrot" and "TeknoParrotUI" (GUI for Windows that works with both TeknoParrot and OpenParrot).

TeknoParrot has been changed to rolling update now. New features would be pushed to the built-in updater when it's available, and TeknoParrot website only hosts a certain version rather than the latest.

Connectivity

"TeknoParrot Online" is an included executable that creates and connects people to user-hosted lobbies.

Multi-JVS support that enable up to 4 connected players to play a game together through TeknoParrot was first added for the game Virtua Tennis 4 in version 1.52c (May 30, 2018).

However, TeknoParrot lacks emulation for official cloud saving/multiplayer features presented in games such as All.Net (SEGA), NESYS (Taito), eAmusement (Konami), etc, which would cause some games to unable to save progress (at least in an orthodox way) or unlock features/contents.

External Links