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Frontends

2026-01-04T13:58:52Z

Bmsuseluda: emuze bundles all emulators except 2 and does not allow to use other emulators, so i would see it as an integrated emulator. Primarily emuze is builed as a HTPC, fully usable with a controller, but can be used with a mouse and keyboard as well.

{{For|frontend and launcher software runs on consoles and handhelds|Homebrew and ROM hacks#Launchers}}
'''Frontends''' are programs that address a quality-of-life issue that emulators may not fulfill. For example, some emulator developers skip the user interface portion of development by having the user launch them from the command line. This usually means opening Command Prompt in the folder where the emulator is installed and typing something like <code>emulator.exe game.rom</code>. From a usability perspective, this is not optimal; running emulators from a shell can be considered tedious if commands aren't already scripted by the user (and they can't be expected to know how to set up such a thing if their first time loading the program is a black window that pops up and then disappears). To avoid this, many emulators will try to incorporate some kind of ''graphical user interface (GUI)'' in their standalone builds. For the emulators that never receive one however, a separate frontend project usually emerges.

The term "Frontend application" can sometimes be confused with [[Multi-system_emulators|multi-system emulators]] and [[ROM managers]].

<gallery mode="packed" heights="420px" style="float: right;">
openemu-wimp.png|[[OpenEmu]] with a <abbr title="Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer">WIMP</abbr> interface
attractmode-htpc.png|Attract-Mode with a HTPC interface
</gallery>

== Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) ==
Frontends have different types of GUIs, here we have categorized them as follows:
; WIMP : [[wikipedia:WIMP (computing)|WIMP]] stands for "Windows, Icons, Menus and a Pointer". This is a GUI based on one or several window(s) and it's normally controlled by a mouse. Examples of this type of interface are [[LaunchBox]] and [[OpenEmu]].
; HTPC : [[wikipedia:Home theater PC|HTPC]] stands for "Home theater PC". This type of interface is often intended for viewing on a big screen, such as a TV or arcade monitor. Normally the navigation is optimized for joysticks or gamepads, although they often work with keyboard controls as well. [[RetroArch]], [[HyperSpin]] and [[MAME]]'s integrated frontend ''MEWUI'' or Steam, PCSX2 and DuckStation's ''Big Picture Mode'' are examples of this interface.
; Touch : A touch interface is often similar to a HTPC interface, the difference is that they are intended for touch screens. This is mostly found in Android frontends intended for smartphones and tablet computers.
; CLI : A command-line interface operated through terminal commands or executable arguments, offering no graphical elements.

== Launcher types ==
These "Launchers" or "Executors" use their own graphical interface to start emulators. They're generally very adaptive and can support different arguments between emulators to ease integration. These frontends can be used with almost any emulator of your choosing, as long as they support command-line arguments.

{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 67%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | x86
|-
! scope="row" | [[EmulationStation|ES-DE]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://www.es-de.org/#Download {{EmulationStation Desktop EditionVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Playnite]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://playnite.link/download.html {{PlayniteVer}}]
| WIMP • HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[LaunchBox]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.launchbox-app.com/download {{LaunchBoxVer}} (Free)] [https://www.launchbox-app.com/premium Premium (US$75)]
| WIMP • HTPC<ref group="A" name="launchbox">This feature is called ''Big Box'' and is only available in the premium (paid) version.</ref>
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/quinton-ashley/nostlan Nostlan]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://qashto.itch.io/nostlan {{NostlanVer}}]
| WIMP • HTPC • Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://lutris.net Lutris]
| {{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://lutris.net/downloads 0.5.7.1]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/drpetersonfernandes/SimpleLauncher Simple Launcher]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/drpetersonfernandes/SimpleLauncher/releases 4.7.0]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://guerilla.bplaced.net/x86WinSoft.html All Stars Launcher]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://guerilla.bplaced.net/x86WinSoft.html 2024.030]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.mgalaxy.com mGalaxy]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.mgalaxy.com/download.html {{mgalaxyVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://pegasus-frontend.org Pegasus]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://pegasus-frontend.org/#downloads Alpha 16]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Intermittent}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.gameex.com GameEx]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.gameex.info/forums/files/category/33-gameex-installs {{GameExVer}} (Free)] [https://www.gameex.info/forums/store/category/4-gameex-pinballx-and-spesoft-products Lifetime pass (US$60)]
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://tkashkin.github.io/projects/gamehub/ GameHub]
| {{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://tkashkin.github.io/projects/gamehub/ 16-82dev]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://attractmode.org Attract-Mode]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [http://attractmode.org/download.html 2.7.0]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://quickplay.sourceforge.net QuickPlay]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://sourceforge.net/projects/quickplay/files/latest/download?source=files 4.7.6]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.simui.net SimUI]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://www.simui.net/api/download.php?url=12 3.1 (Windows)] [https://down.simui.net/simUI_v2.6.dmg 2.6 (macOS)]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroFE]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [http://retrofe.nl/download 0.10.31]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[EmulationStation]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://emulationstation.org/index.html#download 2.0.1a] [https://github.com/RetroPie/EmulationStation RetroPie fork]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.metropolis-launcher.net Metropolis Launcher]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/theMK2k/MetropolisLauncher/releases git]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://feelfrontend.altervista.org FEEL]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://feelfrontend.altervista.org/download 1.9.8.5]
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://oldtools.github.io/skeletonkey/index.html skeletonKeY]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/oldtools/skeletonkey git]
| WIMP • CLI
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[HyperSpin]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://hyperspin-fe.com/files/category/761-hyperspin-windows 1.5.1]
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://emuloader.mameworld.info Emu Loader]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://emuloader.mameworld.info/downloads.htm {{Emu LoaderVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://terminallaunch.blogspot.com Terminal Launch]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://terminallaunch.blogspot.com {{Terminal LaunchVer}}]
| CLI
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.maximus-arcade.com Maximus Arcade]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.maximus-arcade.com/pages/maximus-arcade-trial ?.? (30-day trial)] [https://www.maximus-arcade.com/products/maximus-arcade-software-registration-code Licenced (US$24.99)]
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://emuloader.mameworld.info/emucon EmuCon]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://emuloader.mameworld.info/emucon/downloads.htm 2.7.7]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://emucenter.2.free.fr EmuCenter 2]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://emucenter.2.free.fr/website/ENG/download.html 7.1.0.1] [http://emucenter.2.free.fr/dev Dev 7.1.0.232]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://lusspace.free.fr LusSpace]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://lusspace.free.fr/modules/news 1.23]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | ARM
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/drpetersonfernandes/SimpleLauncher Simple Launcher]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/drpetersonfernandes/SimpleLauncher/releases 4.7.0]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Daijishō]] (台字章)
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://github.com/magneticchen/Daijishou {{DaijishouVer}}]
| HTPC • Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[EmulationStation|ES-DE]]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://www.es-de.org/#Download {{EmulationStation Desktop EditionVer}}] ([https://www.patreon.com/es_de US$5.50] [https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/org.es_de.frontend.galaxy US$6.50])
| Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}<ref group="A" name="esde">[https://gitlab.com/es-de/emulationstation-de/-/blob/master/FAQ-ANDROID.md#is-it-available-for-free-and-is-it-open-source Android release is not free and contains proprietary code.]</ref>
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/utkarshdalal/GameNative GameNative]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://github.com/utkarshdalal/GameNative/releases 0.3.3] [https://github.com/utkarshdalal/GameNative/releases/tag/gamenative-v0.3.4 0.3.4] (pre-release)
| Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/oxters168/Pluvia Pluvia]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://github.com/oxters168/Pluvia/releases 1.3.2]
| Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[EmulationStation]]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [https://emulationstation.org/index.html#download 2.0.1a] [https://github.com/RetroPie/EmulationStation RetroPie fork]
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}<ref group="A" name="emulationstation">Only the [https://github.com/RetroPie/EmulationStation RetroPie fork]</ref>
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}<ref group="A" name="emulationstation" />
|-
! scope="row" | [https://gamehub.xiaoji.com GameSir GameHub]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://gamehub.xiaoji.com 3.0.5]
| Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}<ref group="A" name="gamesirgamehub">Some users have expressed concerns about the app's stability and security.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | [http://attractmode.org Attract-Mode]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [http://attractmode.org/download.html 2.7.0]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://pegasus-frontend.org Pegasus]
| {{Icon|Android}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [https://pegasus-frontend.org/#downloads Alpha 16]
| HTPC • Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | RESET Collection
| {{Icon|Android}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|AndroidTV}}
| [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.retroloungelab.resetcollection 1.1.29 (US$4.99)]
| Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://arcbrowser.com/ ARC Browser]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.floatingpoint.android.arcturus 1.26.1 (US$7.49)]
| Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[HyperSpin]]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://hyperspin-fe.com/files/category/445-hyperspin-android 1.1]
| Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://digdroid.com Dig]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digdroid.alman.dig 1.44.3] {{IAP}}
| Touch
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|}
<references group="A" />

=== Comparisons ===

==== x86 ====
[[File:LaunchBox-Screenshot-Nintendo-64.jpg|112px|left|middle]]
; [[LaunchBox]] : Was originally built as an attractive front-end for [[DOSBox]] but has since expanded to support both modern PC games and emulated console platforms. It comes with an integrated metadata scraper, and the interface is highly customizable, likely the most customizable alongside HyperSpin, but only with a license for the premium version. Premium also includes Big Box, which is an HTPC version of the frontend. Launchbox can also be launched natively from Kodi.
; [http://attractmode.org Attract-Mode] : A graphical frontend for command line emulators with a completely customizable appearance. It hides the underlying operating system and is intended to be controlled with a joystick, gamepad or spin dial, making it ideal for use in arcade cabinets. Attract-Mode is open source and runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
; [http://quickplay.sourceforge.net QuickPlay] : An excellent FOSS alternative to LaunchBox. It has a WIMP style interface and is Windows only. Compared to LaunchBox it has less eye-candy but it requires a lot less system resources, it's blazing-fast and slow down-free.
; [https://github.com/drpetersonfernandes/SimpleLauncher Simple Launcher] : Simple Launcher is a WIMP Open Source emulator frontend that streamlines retro gaming on Windows. It offers cover art display, multi-emulator support, gamepad functionality, and user-friendly features, all without the need for rom databases. Users can easily configure cover art size, gamepad support, systems, emulators, rom folders, and more. Has Windows-x64 version and available for Windows-ARM64.
; [https://romjacket.github.io/skeletonkey/index.html skeletonKeY] : According to the author, skeletonKeY is ''a unified interface for ROMs emulators and frontends''. A dynamic GUI provides granular options for MAME, snes9x, mednafen, emulationStation, retroFE, PegasusFE and a very comprehensive interface for RetroArch (including netplay). SkeletonKeY integrates and supports the installation of hundreds of emulators. SkeletonKeY is free, open source and very ugly.
; [https://playnite.link Playnite] : A great general gaming frontend for Windows. Version 9 greatly expanded emulation support, and better arcade support is planned. For something similar on Linux, check out Lutris.
; [https://lutris.net Lutris] : A great general gaming frontend for GNU/Linux, with support for running Windows games with [[Wine]] and [[Proton]]. However, for the emulation use cases it has some downsides, such as: there is no bulk import for ROMs. There is a [https://github.com/hwangeug/lutris-bulk-adder lutris-bulk-adder] script which might solve this.
; [https://tkashkin.github.io/projects/gamehub/ GameHub] : A general gaming frontend for Linux. At the moment it's not useful for huge ROM collections as it [https://github.com/tkashkin/GameHub/issues/103 seems to crash] when bulk importing.

==== ARM ====
; [[Daijishō]] : Gives a console-like user interface for Android devices, capable of scraping boxart and providing metadata for many games and platforms, launching games for any compatible emulator app or core on Android, and applying custom wallpaper themes, including downloadable themes. Also has widgets and can track the user's RetroAchievements profile.
; [[EmulationStation|ES-DE]] : An Android port of ES-DE, this also provides a console-like user interface for Android devices; however, the Android version requires a one-time payment/Patreon subscription to download and use, and can be updated for free. It has similar features to Daijisho, but theming the user interface is more customizable than Daijisho.
; [https://digdroid.com/ Dig] : An older frontend for Android with a simple touch-friendly user interface, capable of launching games for any compatible emulator app.

== Integrated emulator types ==
These "frontends" have a graphical user interface that lets you launch emulators that are included with the system, meaning it's not possible (or difficult) to incorporate other emulators. They may or may not contain original emulator cores. If a program has mostly original cores, then it's called a [[Multi-system emulators|multi-system emulator]] and is not included here. If you're looking for a full Linux distribution to run on a Raspberry Pi or similar, check out our [[Emulation Boxes#DIY Solutions|Emulation Boxes]] page.

{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 67%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [[OpenEmu]]
| {{Icon|macOS}}
| [http://openemu.org {{OpenEmuVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Stalled}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.emudeck.com/ EmuDeck]
| {{Icon|Win}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://www.emudeck.com/#download {{EmuDeckVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Lakka]]
| {{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://www.lakka.tv {{LakkaVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroPie]]
| {{Icon|Linux}}<ref group="I" name="retropie">RetroPie for x86 Linux is only available for Ubuntu- (16.04 LTS or later) and Debian-based distributions. See these [https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Debian installation instructions].</ref>
| [https://retropie.org.uk/download {{RetroPieVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[BizHawk]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://tasvideos.org/Bizhawk.html {{BizHawkVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})&ensp;•&ensp;{{License|GPL}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroBat]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.retrobat.org/download/ {{RetroBatVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|LGPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Provenance]]
| {{Icon|iOS}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|AppleTV}}
| [https://github.com/Provenance-Emu/Provenance/releases {{ProvenanceVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/bmsuseluda/emuze/ emuze]
| {{Icon|Win}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://github.com/bmsuseluda/emuze/releases/ {{EmuzeVer}}]
| HTPC • WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | Mobile / ARM
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroPie]]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [https://retropie.org.uk/download {{RetroPieVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Lakka]]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [https://www.lakka.tv {{LakkaVer}}]
| HTPC
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.emudeck.com/ EmuDeck]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://www.emudeck.com/#download 2.1.0]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | Consoles
|-
! scope="row" | CoinOPS
| {{Icon|Xbox}}
| {{Unknown}}
| HTPC
| {{Unknown}}
| {{TBD}}
| {{TBD}}
|}
<references group="I" />

=== Comparisons ===
; OpenEmu : A frontend for various emulators that run under macOS.

== Launcher mods ==
These programs aren't launchers themselves, but instead tools for changing other launchers.

{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 67%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/doZennn/steam-rom-manager Steam ROM Manager]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/doZennn/steam-rom-manager/releases 2.5.29]
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://scottrice.github.io/Ice Ice]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/scottrice/Ice/releases 1.0.0]
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|}

=== Comparisons ===
; Steam ROM Manager : A tool that adds emulator launching capabilities to the Steam client.

== Project-specific frontends ==
=== [[Libretro]] ===
{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 95%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Core support
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="8" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroArch]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|ChromeOS}}
| [https://www.retroarch.com/index.php?page=platforms {{RetroArchVer}}]
| {{✓|text=Full<ref group="B" name="retroarch">Limited by system hardware.</ref>}}
| HTPC • WIMP<ref group="B" name="retroarch2">Press <kbd style="background-color: #e3e6e8; border: thin solid #babfc5; border-radius: 4px; box-shadow: 0 1px 1px #0c0d0e26, inset 0 1px 0 0 #fff; color: #0c0d0e; display: inline-block; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0.1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0.15em 0.6em; text-shadow: 0 1px 0 #fff;">F5</kbd> for WIMP interface; only available on Windows and Linux.</ref>
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://ludo.libretro.com Ludo]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/libretro/ludo/releases {{LudoVer}}]
| Most non-GL cores
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Games Games (Gnome)]
| {{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Games/Documentation#Installing_Games 3.36]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=[https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Games/Documentation#Supported_platforms Limited]}}
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.retrix.me RetriX]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/Aftnet/RetriX/releases/tag/RetriX-2.1.77.0 2.1.77.0]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=[https://gitlab.com/aftnet/LibRetriX#available-libretro-cores Limited]}}
| WIMP • Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Sporadic}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | minir
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://github.com/Alcaro/minir git]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Phoenix (frontend)|Phoenix]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/team-phoenix/Phoenix/releases git (pre-alpha)]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="col" colspan="8" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | Mobile / ARM
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroArch]]
| {{Icon|Android}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|iOS}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|AppleTV}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|LinuxARM}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|SteamLink}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|ChromeOS}}
| [https://www.retroarch.com/index.php?page=platforms {{RetroArchVer}}]
| {{✓|text=Full<ref group="B" name="retroarch" />}}
| HTPC • Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://blast16.tripware.es/ Blast16]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [http://blast16.tripware.es/#downloads 1.0.18] ({{#formatdate:2020-01-18|ISO 8601}})
| Genesis Plus GX • PicoDrive
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://sneses.tripware.es/ SNESES]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [http://sneses.tripware.es/#downloads 1.0.7] ({{#formatdate:2020-01-22|ISO 8601}})
| Snes9x?
| HTPC
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://ludo.libretro.com Ludo]
| {{Icon|LinuxARM}}
| [https://github.com/libretro/ludo/releases git]
| Most non-GL cores
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.retrix.me RetriX]
| {{Icon|Win}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Win10Phone}}
| [https://github.com/Aftnet/RetriX/releases/tag/RetriX-2.1.77.0 2.1.77.0]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=[https://gitlab.com/aftnet/LibRetriX#available-libretro-cores Limited]}}
| WIMP • Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Sporadic}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Lemuroid]]
| {{Icon|Android}}
| [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swordfish.lemuroid 1.15.0]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=[https://github.com/Swordfish90/Lemuroid#supported-systems Limited]}}
| Touch
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="col" colspan="8" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | Consoles
|-
! scope="row" | [[RetroArch]]
| style="width: 22em;" | {{Icon|XboxOne}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Xbox}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|PS4}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|PS3}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|PS2}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|PSVita}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|PSP}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Switch}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|WiiU}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Wii}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|GameCube}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|3DS}}
| [https://www.retroarch.com/index.php?page=platforms {{RetroArchVer}}]
| {{✓|text=Full<ref group="B" name="retroarch" />}}
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.retrix.me RetriX]
| {{Icon|XboxOne}}
| [https://github.com/Aftnet/RetriX/releases/tag/RetriX-2.1.77.0]
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=[https://gitlab.com/aftnet/LibRetriX#available-libretro-cores Limited]}}
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Sporadic}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|}
<references group="B" />

==== Comparison ====
; [[RetroArch]] : The flagship project for libretro, and the most widely available.
; [[Lemuroid]] : Lighter, cut-down Retroarch alternative for Android.
; [https://ludo.libretro.com Ludo] : A minimalist HTPC frontend with sane default settings, configuration is always optional.
; [https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Games Games (Gnome)] : A Linux launcher for PC games and a libretro frontend. Very easy to use, almost no setup. You'll need the GNOME Settings app to be able to bulk add ROMs.
; [http://blast16.tripware.es Blast16] : Really nice looking frontend for Raspberry Pi that only support [[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Genesis]] games. Has a similar UI to the NES/SNES Classic Edition.
; [http://sneses.tripware.es SNESES] : Same as Blast16 but for [[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Nintendo]] games.

 <hr />

=== [[MAME]] ===
MAME was originally designed as a command line program. However, when the project relicensed as open source in February 2016, they merged the frontend [https://dankan1890.github.io/mewui MEWUI] into the main project as part of the MAME executable. MEWUI uses the ten-foot interface philosophy which accounts for large television displays where the user is expected to use a TV remote-like input device to navigate the menus. However, MAME still supports command line arguments, so many old launchers still work with newer versions.

{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 67%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [https://sourceforge.net/projects/pfemame pfeMAME]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://sourceforge.net/projects/pfemame/files {{pfeMAMEVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text={{License|NC}}}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://erockus.elementfx.com/arcade.html Erockus Arcade]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [http://erockus.elementfx.com/arcade.html {{Erockus ArcadeVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{✗|text={{License|Proprietary}}}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/strippato/gnome-arcade gnome-arcade]
| {{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://github.com/strippato/gnome-arcade#building {{gnome-arcadeVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/ksherlock/ample Ample]
| {{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/ksherlock/ample/releases/ {{AmpleVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://john-iv.github.io/iv-play/ IV/Play]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://john-iv.github.io/iv-play/ {{IV/PlayVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.macmess.org/ MacMAME]
| {{Icon|Mac}}
| [https://www.macmess.org/ {{MacMAMEVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{green}} {{License|GPLv2}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://babelsoft.net/products/negatron.htm Negatron]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/xinyingho/Negatron {{NegatronVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/qmc2/qmc2-mame-fe QMC2]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|FreeBSD}}
| [https://github.com/qmc2/qmc2-mame-fe/releases {{QMC2Ver}}]
| HTPC
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://superiorcode.gitlab.io/mamefave/ MameFave]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://superiorcode.gitlab.io/mamefave/ 1.0.1.1]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://sourceforge.net/projects/mameplus M+GUI]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://www.emucr.com/search/label/MAMEPGUI?&max-results=12 1.8.2]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|}

==== Comparison ====
; [https://sourceforge.net/projects/pfemame pfeMAME] : Python front end for MAME that can run in Linux and Windows. It also includes a pretty graphical Tile View designed for MAME cabinets which allows control using joystick/gamepad. pfeMAME was written by Gareth Finch and the development project started in 2014.
; [https://github.com/strippato/gnome-arcade gnome-arcade] : A minimal MAME frontend using GTK+ 3. On some Linux distros, you have gnome-video-arcade package: Simple MAME frontend. Available on Ubuntu 16.04+ on official repo.
; [https://github.com/ksherlock/ample Ample] : A user-friendly open source front-end for using MAME. Started out as an Apple II-series emulator. Recently expanded to include Classic Mac, Tandy TRS-80 and Compatibles, Oric, Atari ST, and more. Requires macOS 10.11+.
; [http://babelsoft.net/products/negatron.htm Negatron] : An [https://github.com/xinyingho/Negatron intuitive and info-oriented front-end] for MAME; & a prettier derivative of ageing MAME32/MAMEUI. For computers and consoles, it needs builds of the [http://babelsoft.net/products/negamame.htm NegaMAME] derivative. For arcade games only, you can use Negatron with regular MAME instead.
; [http://qmc2.batcom-it.net QMC2] : QMC2 is a multi-platform MAME/MESS/UME frontend.
; [https://superiorcode.gitlab.io/mamefave/ MameFave] : A Windows-only frontend launched in March 2022<ref name="mamefave_reddit">Reddit thread: [https://www.reddit.com/r/MAME/comments/tpsvvl/new_windows_gui_for_mame MameFave GUI for MAME]</ref>. Creator intends for this to be a simple way to manage hundreds of ROMs.<ul><li>The favorites database can be filtered to help you find the game you want to play.</li><li>Works with many versions of MAME (32 and 64-bit).</li><li>Optional artwork download includes icons and marquees for all the classics!</li><li>Links to your favorite games can be made in just a few mouse clicks.</li><li>Games can be played directly from the ROM picker and search windows.</li></ul>

 <hr />

=== [[DOSBox]] ===
Because DOSBox doesn't have a GUI, projects were made to fulfill that role. More information about them is available on the [https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/DOSBoxFrontends DOSBox Wiki].

{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 67%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [https://dbgl.org DOSBox Game Launcher]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://dbgl.org/#download {{DOSBox Game LauncherVer}} (Stable)] [https://dbgl.org/beta 0.100 Beta 17 (Dev)]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv2}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[LaunchBox]]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Android}}
| [https://www.launchbox-app.com/download {{LaunchBoxVer}} (Free)] [https://www.launchbox-app.com/premium Premium (75 US$)] [https://www.launchbox-app.com/android-download {{LaunchBoxAndroidVer}}]
| WIMP • HTPC<ref group="D" name="launchbox">This feature is called ''Big Box'' and is only available in the premium (paid) version.</ref>
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{~|color=PaleGoldenrod|text=Limited}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net D-Fend Reloaded]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net/Download.html 1.4.4]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/rtts/ialauncher IA Launcher]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://ialauncher.created.today/download.htm 2.2.1]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://weekendwastemonster.net/dfend/dfend.html D-Fend]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://weekendwastemonster.net/dfend/D-Fend.zip 2.0.6.2 (Build 42)]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://cboxrun.wordpress.com CBoxRun]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://cboxrun.wordpress.com/download 0.51]
| WIMP
| {{Red}} {{License|Proprietary}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|}
<references group="D" />

==== Comparison ====
; [https://dbgl.org DOSBox Game Launcher] : Another frontend based on Java that is said to be inspired by the D-Fend's.
; [[LaunchBox]] : Originally developed as a DOSBox frontend. It now supports any emulator or Windows game but has retained its excellent DOSBox functionality.
; [http://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net D-Fend Reloaded] : Was a great frontend, which allowed custom per-game configurations to cut back on fiddling with settings just to run specific games well. It also let use third party build of DOSBox, instead of the one it comes with, so it could have been used with forks as well.
; [https://github.com/rtts/ialauncher IA Launcher] : IA Launcher is a graphical games launcher for under 3000 MS-DOS games from old times. It uses the Internet Archive to download games on-the-fly and DOSBox to play them offline.
; [http://weekendwastemonster.net/dfend/dfend.html D-Fend] : Very old, outdated and out of support. Was reborned as D-Fend Reloaded.
; [https://cboxrun.wordpress.com CBoxRun] : Zero relevance, lack of developing, dead for a long time.

 <hr />

=== [[Mednafen]] ===
Mednafen is a command line program with no graphical interface whatsoever. These programs generally ease the process of launching games, featuring an equivalent for most of the emulator's functions via their graphical interfaces.

{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 67%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="7" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/AmatCoder/mednaffe Mednaffe]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://github.com/AmatCoder/mednaffe/releases {{MednaffeVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/Speedvicio/MedGuiReborn MedGui Reborn]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/Speedvicio/MedGuiReborn/releases {{MedGuiRebornVer}}]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|CC0}}-1.0 ({{License|PDEQ}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/Asnivor/MedLaunch MedLaunch]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/Asnivor/MedLaunch/releases 0.5.25.3]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|MIT}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://sourceforge.net/projects/medgui MedGui]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://sourceforge.net/projects/medgui/files 1.99999]
| WIMP
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
|}

==== Comparison ====
; [https://github.com/AmatCoder/mednaffe Mednaffe] : One of the older and better frontends for Mednafen, with a good user-friendly interface as well as Linux support.
; [https://github.com/Speedvicio/MedGuiReborn MedGui Reborn] : Reincarnation of the MedGui. New versions appear shortly after the release of a new version of the emulator, and new commits on GitHub happens regularly. The only serious drawback is the fairly awkward interface.
; [https://github.com/Asnivor/MedLaunch MedLaunch] : Just dead and outdated.
; [https://sourceforge.net/projects/medgui MedGui] : Now is a thing of the past. But it has been revived as MedGui Reborn.

 <hr />

=== Others ===
{| class="wikitable" style="border-width: 2px; text-align: center; width: 75%;"
! scope="col" | Name
! scope="col" | Platform(s)
! scope="col" | Latest version
! scope="col" | Emulator
! scope="col" | Interface(s)
! scope="col" | [[Licensing|License]]
! scope="col" | Active
! scope="col" | [[Recommended Emulators|Recommended]]
|-
! scope="col" colspan="8" style="background: repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg, transparent, transparent 10px, #e4e4e4 10px, #e4e4e4 20px); border: 2px solid #aaa; font-size: 1.05em; font-style: italic;" | PC / x86
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/dh4/mupen64plus-qt Mupen64Plus-Qt]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/dh4/mupen64plus-qt/releases {{Mupen64Plus-QTVer}}]
| [[Mupen64Plus]]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | simple64-gui / simple64
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}
| [https://github.com/simple64/simple64-gui git] (frontend only) [https://simple64.github.io {{Simple64Ver}}] (simple64 package)
| [[Mupen64Plus]]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|GPLv3}} ({{License|Copyleft}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://github.com/dh4/cen64-qt CEN64-Qt]
| {{Icon|Windows}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|Linux}}&ensp;•&ensp;{{Icon|macOS}}
| [https://github.com/dh4/cen64-qt/releases git]
| [[CEN64]]
| WIMP
| {{Green}} {{License|BSD3}} ({{License|Permissive}})
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,159733.msg1680224.html Sega Model 2 UI]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [http://uploaded.net/file/ryc0vp4f WIP] ({{#formatdate:2019-04-02|ISO 8601}})
| [[Model 2 Emulator]]
| WIMP
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.supermodel3.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=27#p276 Sega Model 3 UI]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.sendspace.com/file/sr7f90 -r886]
| [[Supermodel]]
| WIMP
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/hxlh7l/ive_released_my_supermodel_sega_model_3_emulator SupermodelsAssistant]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://github.com/nikescar1/SupermodelAssistant/releases 0.12]
| [[Supermodel]]
| WIMP
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | [https://www.emu-land.net/consoles/saturn/emuls/windows?act=showonly&id=4227 MedSat]
| {{Icon|Windows}}
| [https://www.emu-land.net/consoles/saturn/emuls/windows?act=dlmfile&id=4227&fid=1 1.8]
| [[Mednafen]] (Saturn core)
| {{Unknown}}
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✗|text=❌}}
| {{TBD}}
|-
! scope="row" | Dapplegrey
| {{Icon|Mac}}
| [http://www.classics-for-x.info/csx/dapplegrey/ {{DapplegreyVer}}]
| [[DOSBox]]
| WIMP
| {{Unknown}}
| {{✓|text=✅}}
| {{TBD}}
|}

== See also ==
* [[Comparison of frontends]]
* [[Multi-system emulators]]
* [[ROM managers]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{NEL}}

[[Category:FAQs]]
[[Category:Frontends| ]]
[[Category:Tools]]

Ares

2025-04-29T15:28:31Z

Bmsuseluda: add link to a ares appimage

{{lowercase title}}
{{Infobox emulator
|title = ares
|logo = ares-logo.png
|screenshot = Ares_Screenshot.PNG
|logowidth = 230
|developer = Near (formerly known as byuu (謬/view)), LukeUsher
|version = {{Version|ares}}
|active = Yes
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]] [[Emulators on Linux|Linux]] [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]] FreeBSD
|architecture = x64, ARM64
|target = [[Atari 2600 emulators|2600]][[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]][[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]][[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]][[Game Boy/Game Boy Color emulators|Game Boy (Color)]][[Game Boy Advance emulators|Game Boy Advance]][[WonderSwan emulators|WonderSwan (Color), Pocket Challenge V2]][[SG-1000 emulators|SG-1000]][[Master System emulators|Mark III / Master System, Game Gear]][[Sega Genesis emulators|Mega Drive / Genesis]][[PlayStation emulators|PlayStation]][[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine (SuperGrafx) / TurboGrafx-16]][[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo]][[Neo Geo Pocket emulators|Neo Geo Pocket (Color)]][[MSX emulators|MSX2]][[ColecoVision emulators|ColecoVision]][[ZX Spectrum line|ZX Spectrum]][[My Vision emulators|My Vision]]
|website = [https://ares-emu.net ares-emu.net]
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|C++}}
|license = {{License|ISC}}
|source = [https://github.com/ares-emulator/ares GitHub]
}}

'''ares''' is a free and open-source, [[Multi-system_emulators|multi-system emulator]]. It is a descendent of [[higan]] and [[bsnes]], and focuses on accuracy and preservation.

==Download==
{| cellpadding="4"
|-
|align=center|{{Icon|Win-big|Mac-big}}
|'''[https://github.com/ares-emulator/ares/releases Official releases]'''
|-
|align=center|{{Icon|Win-big|Mac-big}}
|[https://github.com/ares-emulator/ares/releases/tag/nightly Official Nightly builds]
|-
|colspan="3"|<hr/>
|-
|align=center|{{Icon|Lin-big}}
|'''[https://flathub.org/apps/details/dev.ares.ares Flatpak]''' '''[https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/ares-emu/ ArchLinux AUR]''' '''[https://github.com/pkgforge-dev/ares-emu-appimage/ AppImage]'''
|
|colspan="3"|<hr/>
|-
|align=center|{{Icon|BSD-big}}
|'''[https://www.freshports.org/emulators/ares/ FreshPorts]'''
|}

==Overview==
ares began development as bsnes on October 14th, 2004. It is available under the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) license, which is a permissive license that is functionally similar to the BSD and MIT licenses. It used to be under the terms of the Creative Commons (CC) BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, which it made the ares emulator a non-commercial software that does not permit publishing modifications (forks) online. The reason for this was to prevent splintering development between higan and ares.

Most cores in ares are original and were started when the project was run by Near, although its Nintendo 64 core's graphics emulation is based on Themaister's ParaLLEl-RDP Vulkan renderer as well as MAME's software renderer, and an original Atari 2600 core was added later. Its most useful cores are the ones that have been in development the longest or that have few competing options. Its SNES emulation is derived from that of the original [[bsnes]] project and is the most accurate one around. Its WonderSwan and Neo Geo Pocket emulation are also the most complete and accurate, with the highest compatibility available (100% in the case of the WonderSwan). The Genesis emulation is highly accurate across the console and its add-ons, albeit slightly less compatible than some competing options. 32x and CD emulation both have >95% compatibility with commercial games, making ares by far the best option for the 32x across emulators.

Other cores are less useful, with known incompatibilities and other emulators available that are both faster and more accurate. The GBA emulation was derived from work done in bsnes for the ST018 coprocessor, but is slower and less accurate than [[mGBA]]. Its Atari 2600 emulation is well behind [[Stella]] and [[MAME]], and its PlayStation emulation has some noticeable compatibility gaps that you won't find in [[DuckStation]] or [[Mednafen]].

In terms of features, ares is one of the first emulators to make use of [https://github.com/SnowflakePowered/librashader librashader], a project designed to provide a portable implementation of RetroArch's SLang shader engine. See [[Shader Presets]] for more information.

==Features==
*Native multi-platform UI
*Adaptive sync
*Dynamic rate control
*Save states
*Run-ahead
*Rewind and fast-forward
*Pixel shaders
*Color correction
*6th-order IIR audio filtering
*Input multi-mapping
*Built-in games database
*Debugger

==High CPU usage under Windows==
On some Windows systems, the default audio driver causes very high CPU utilisation, even with no game actually running. Switching from WASAPI to SDL will resolve that issue.

{{Game Boy Advance emulators}}

[[Category:Emulators]]
[[Category:Multi-emulators]]
[[Category:Console emulators]]
[[Category:Home console emulators]]
[[Category:Handheld console emulators]]
[[Category:Arcade emulators]]
[[Category:Computer emulators]]
[[Category:Atari 2600 emulators]]
[[Category:Famicom (NES) emulators]]
[[Category:Super Nintendo emulators]]
[[Category:Nintendo 64 emulators]]
[[Category:Game Boy/Game Boy Color emulators]]
[[Category:Game Boy Advance emulators]]
[[Category:WonderSwan emulators]]
[[Category:SG-1000 emulators]]
[[Category:Master System emulators]]
[[Category:Sega Genesis emulators]]
[[Category:PlayStation emulators]]
[[Category:PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators]]
[[Category:Neo Geo Pocket/Neo Geo Pocket Color emulators]]
[[Category:MSX emulators]]
[[Category:ColecoVision emulators]]
[[Category:ZX Spectrum emulators]]
[[Category:Windows emulation software]]
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[[Category:macOS emulation software]]
[[Category:Active emulation software]]

Polymega

2024-01-20T20:27:43Z

Bmsuseluda: Ultra Module Pack In Games

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = 2021
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is a modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]]
|
|EM05
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Pentium G5400T
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL
* FAMICOM - Japan (Adapter Required)

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

====Ultra Module EM05<ref>https://polymega.com/products/em05-ultra-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Nintendo 64 – North America
* Nintendo 64 – PAL
* Nintendo 64 – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
There are no Pack-In Games for the Ultra Module.

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.

====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Ultra Retro Controller - A N64 clone controller
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

====Compatible Third Party Controller====
It is possible to use several third party controller. With the button combination Up + Start you can enter the Home Menu.
* Sega Genesis Mini Controller
* Sony Playstation Mini Controller
* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick
* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter
* Every wired x-input Controller

With the modules you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2024-01-01T19:13:18Z

Bmsuseluda: added some more details for the ultra module

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = 2021
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is a modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]]
|
|EM05
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Pentium G5400T
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL
* FAMICOM - Japan (Adapter Required)

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

====Ultra Module EM05<ref>https://polymega.com/products/em05-ultra-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Nintendo 64 – North America
* Nintendo 64 – PAL
* Nintendo 64 – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.

====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Ultra Retro Controller - A N64 clone controller
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

====Compatible Third Party Controller====
It is possible to use several third party controller. With the button combination Up + Start you can enter the Home Menu.
* Sega Genesis Mini Controller
* Sony Playstation Mini Controller
* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick
* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter
* Every wired x-input Controller

With the modules you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2021-11-30T10:15:56Z

Bmsuseluda: Add wired x-input controller to Compatible Third Party Controller

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = 2021
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL
* FAMICOM - Japan (Adapter Required)

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.

====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

====Compatible Third Party Controller====
It is possible to use several third party controller. With the button combination Up + Start you can enter the Home Menu.
* Sega Genesis Mini Controller
* Sony Playstation Mini Controller
* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick
* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter
* Every wired x-input Controller

With the modules you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2021-09-27T08:13:18Z

Bmsuseluda: add release date

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = 2021
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL
* FAMICOM - Japan (Adapter Required)

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.

====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

====Compatible Third Party Controller====
It is possible to use several third party controller. With the button combination Up + Start you can enter the Home Menu.
* Sega Genesis Mini Controller
* Sony Playstation Mini Controller
* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick
* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter

With the modules you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2020-12-21T08:36:18Z

Bmsuseluda: add compatible third party controller

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = TBA
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL

INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.

====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

====Compatible Third Party Controller====
It is possible to use several third party controller. With the button combination Up + Start you can enter the Home Menu.
* Sega Genesis Mini Controller
* Sony Playstation Mini Controller
* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick
* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter

With the modules you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2020-11-23T08:52:54Z

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{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = TBA
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL

INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.
====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs&t=170s Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ&t=10s Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Talk:Polymega

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Polymega

2020-11-16T21:03:51Z

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{{WIP}}

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = TBA
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and Mesen HD Packs.

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL

INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.
====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs&t=170s Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ&t=10s Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2020-11-16T20:58:54Z

Bmsuseluda: Add website to head

{{WIP}}

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = TBA
|website = [www.polymega.com]
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and Mesen HD Packs.

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL

INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.
====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs&t=170s Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ&t=10s Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Polymega

2020-11-16T20:58:13Z

Bmsuseluda: Add website to head

{{WIP}}

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = TBA
|website = www.polymega.com
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and Mesen HD Packs.

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL

INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.
====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

==Reception==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs&t=170s Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ&t=10s Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyCyIqnQ27k Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega really the Ultimate All-In-One Retro Console?] (13-04-2020)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

==References==
<references />

==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]

[[Category:Emulation consoles]]

Talk:Polymega

2020-11-16T20:53:15Z

Bmsuseluda: What's missing to remove the WIP tag.

Hello Together,
im curious what's missing to remove the WIP tag. For me it is good to go.
Thanks

Polymega

2020-11-16T20:45:15Z

Bmsuseluda: Add reception links

Polymega

2020-11-16T20:26:53Z

Bmsuseluda: /* Retro Controller */

{{WIP}}

{{Infobox console
|title = Polymega
|logo = polymega_logo.png
|image = Polymega-console.png
|image2 =
|imagecaption =
|developer = Playmaji
|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
|generation =
|release = TBA
|discontinued =
|predecessor =
|successor =
|emulated = N/A
}}

The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"|System
! scope="col"|Emulator
! scope="col"|Module
|-
|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
|[[Mesen]]
|EM01
|-
|[[Super Nintendo emulators|Super Famicom / SNES]]
|[[Mednafen]] [https://mednafen.github.io/documentation/snes_faust.html (SNES Faust)]
|EM02
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega Mega CD / Sega CD]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Genesis emulators|Sega 32X]]
|Modified [[Kega Fusion]]
|EM03
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine CD / TurboGrafx-CD]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC Engine SuperGrafx]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|EM04
|-
|[[Neo Geo and variants|Neo Geo CD]]
|Modified [[MAME]]
|Base
|-
|[[Sega Saturn emulators|Sega Saturn]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|-
|[[PlayStation emulators|Sony PlayStation]]
|[[Mednafen]]
|Base
|}

==Software==
* Architecture: x86
* OS: Proprietary Linux-based.
* User Interface: Codename Richter (Proprietary, Linux Based).

===Emulation===
Playmaji claims to use legally licensed versions of [[Mednafen]], [[Mesen]], [[Kega Fusion]], and [[MAME]] with additional bug fixes, CD BIOS development, and replaced YM2610 for Neo Geo CD from Playmaji.<ref>https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions</ref> It has a new and improved version of Kega Fusion, now in 64-bit and made by original author Steve Snake.

====Supported Patch Formats====
With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and Mesen HD Packs.

==Hardware==
* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

===Base Unit<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-base-unit-wireless-controller</ref>===
Compatible Systems:
* Sega CD (NA) / Mega CD (JP) / Mega CD (PAL)
* Sega Saturn (NA) / Sega Saturn (JP) / Sega Saturn (E)
* TurboGrafx CD (NA) / PC-Engine CD (JP)
* Neo Geo CD (NA) / Neo Geo CD (JP)
* PS1 (NA) / PS1 (E) / PS1 (J)

====Digital Pack-In Games====
* 40 Winks (PS1 – NA Version)
* Viper (PS1 – PAL Version)
* Iron Commando (SNES – NA Version, SFC Version)
* Top Racer (SFC – JP Version)
* Rescue: The Embassy Mission (NES – NA Version)
* Battle Squadron (Genesis – NA Version)

===Modules===
With the Polymega modules, you can play cartridge-based systems like the NES or Sega Mega Drive.
Each module includes a retro Controller and pre-loaded games you can play out of the box (Digital Pack-In Games).

====Power Module EM01<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em01-power-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* NES – North America
* NES – PAL

INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* 8 Eyes (NES – NA Version)
* Nightshade (NES – NA Version)
* Target: Renegade (NES – NA Version)
* Power Punch II (NES – NA Version)
* Treasure Master (NES – NA Version)

====Super Module EM02<ref>https://polymega.com/products/super-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* SNES – North America
* SNES – PAL
* Super Famicom – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Dragon View (SNES – NA Version)
* Legend (SNES – NA Version)
* Gourmet Warriors (SNES – NA Version)
* Push-Over (SNES – PAL Version)
* スーパードラッケン Super Drakkhen (SFC – JP Version)
* トップレーサー2 Top Gear 2 (SNES – JP Version)
* 美食戦隊薔薇野郎 Gurume Sentai Bara Yarou (SFC – JP Version)

====Mega Module EM03<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em03-mega-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* Genesis / 32X – North America
* Mega Drive / 32X – PAL
* Mega Drive / Super 32X – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Tinhead (NA Version)
* Top Racer 2 (JP Version)
* Sword of Sodan (NA Version)
* Brave Battle Saga – Legend of the Magic Warrior (NA Version)
* Water Margin – A Tale of Clouds and Wind (NA Version)

====Turbo Module EM04<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em04-turbo-element-module-set</ref>====
This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
* TurboGrafx-16 – North America
* Turbo Duo – North America
* PC-Engine – Japan
* SuperGrafx – Japan
* PC-Engine Duo (All Variants) – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
* Moto Roader / モトローダー (NA + Japan Versions)
* Moto Roader II / モトローダーII (Japan Version)
* Double Dungeons / ダブルダンジョン (NA + Japan Versions)
* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

===Accessories===
* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.
====Retro Controller====
Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

==References==
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==External Links==
* [https://www.polymega.com/ Polymega homepage]
* [https://polymega.com/pages/frequently-asked-questions Polymega FAQ]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p5UXKLniRQ Digital Foundry: Polymega In-Depth Preview: The Ultimate Retro All-In-One Console?] (29-06-2019)

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