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{{Infobox emulator | {{Infobox emulator | ||
|title = | |title = flycast | ||
|logo = Flycast.png | |logo = Flycast.png | ||
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|active = Yes | |active = Yes | ||
|platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android|Android]]<br/>[[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] <small>(officially discontinued, can be compiled by user)</small><br/>[[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]]<br/>[[Emulators on Xbox One|Xbox One]]<br/>[[Xbox Series X and Series S]]<br/>[[Emulators on PS Vita|PS Vita]]<br/>[[Emulators on webOS|webOS]] | |platform = [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]]<br/>[[Emulators on Linux|Linux]]<br/>[[Emulators on macOS|macOS]]<br/>[[Emulators on Raspberry Pi|Raspberry Pi]]<br/>[[Emulators on Android|Android]]<br/>[[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] <small>(officially discontinued, can be compiled by user)</small><br/>[[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]]<br/>[[Emulators on Xbox One|Xbox One]]<br/>[[Xbox Series X and Series S]]<br/>[[Emulators on PS Vita|PS Vita]]<br/>[[Emulators on webOS|webOS]] | ||
|target = [[Sega Dreamcast emulators|Dreamcast]]<small>(incl. [[Sega_Dreamcast_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Windows CE]])</small><br/>[[Sega_NAOMI_and_variants|NAOMI<br/>NAOMI 2<br/>GD- | |target = [[Sega Dreamcast emulators|Dreamcast]] <small>(incl. [[Sega_Dreamcast_emulators#Hardware_features_and_peripherals|Windows CE]])</small><br/>[[Sega_NAOMI_and_variants|NAOMI<br/>NAOMI 2<br/>GD-ROM models<br/>Atomiswave<br/>System SP]] | ||
|developer = flyinghead | |developer = flyinghead | ||
|compatibility = | |compatibility = | ||
|website = [https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds Site] | |website = [https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds Site] | ||
|prog-lang = {{Proglang|C++}}, {{Proglang|C}} | |prog-lang = {{Proglang|C++}}, {{Proglang|C}} | ||
|source = [https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast GitHub] | |source = [https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast GitHub] | ||
|issuetracker = [https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast/issues GitHub] | |||
|support = [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlycastEmu PayPal]<br/>[https://buymeacoffee.com/hhwtpernwq Buy Me A Coffee] | |support = [https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FlycastEmu PayPal]<br/>[https://buymeacoffee.com/hhwtpernwq Buy Me A Coffee] | ||
|license = {{license|GPLv2}} | |license = {{license|GPLv2}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Flycast''' is a free and open-source [[Sega Dreamcast emulators|Dreamcast emulator]] currently available for [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]], Linux, [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]], [[Emulators on Android|Android]] and [[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]]. Also in the works is the [https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast/pull/1440 PS Vita release]. Flycast was previously available for [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] but the developer (flyinghead) dropped its support and removed the builds from the builds' repository, [https://www.androidauthority.com/flycast-dreamcast-emulator-ios-pulled-3565019/ citing persistent abusive behaviour (including death threats) towards him by an iOS user from several IP addresses]. The last version released for iOS [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UKucFA0JX3zfyR5EsrnoYdZNoOSa_Un-/view?usp=drivesdk has been archived] (the IPA is [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WdXRg8qbUuWbKuZBsB4ghaVMxhNRSJ_T/view d9ec0cb 2025-06-01T09:02:57.000Z]). A tech-savvy user nevertheless [[#iOS compilation|may compile]] future versions' iOS builds themselves since the code is still there, it's just that the automatic build builder won't do it automatically (or alternatively use [[Manic EMU]] since its Dreamcast core is a port of Flycast). | '''Flycast''' is a free and open-source [[Sega Dreamcast emulators|Dreamcast emulator]] currently available for [[Emulators on Windows|Windows]], Linux, [[Emulators on macOS|macOS]], [[Emulators on Android|Android]], and [[Emulators on Switch|Nintendo Switch]]. Also in the works is the [https://github.com/flyinghead/flycast/pull/1440 PS Vita release]. Flycast was previously available for [[Emulators on iOS|iOS]] but the developer (flyinghead) dropped its support and removed the builds from the builds' repository, [https://www.androidauthority.com/flycast-dreamcast-emulator-ios-pulled-3565019/ citing persistent abusive behaviour (including death threats) towards him by an iOS user from several IP addresses]. The last version released for iOS [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UKucFA0JX3zfyR5EsrnoYdZNoOSa_Un-/view?usp=drivesdk has been archived] (the IPA is [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WdXRg8qbUuWbKuZBsB4ghaVMxhNRSJ_T/view d9ec0cb 2025-06-01T09:02:57.000Z]). A tech-savvy user nevertheless [[#iOS compilation|may compile]] future versions' iOS builds themselves since the code is still there, it's just that the automatic build builder won't do it automatically (or alternatively use [[Manic EMU]] since its Dreamcast core is a port of Flycast). | ||
Similarly, an advanced user can compile flycast builds for [[#Windows on ARM compilation|Windows on ARM]] and [[#Raspberry Pi compilation|Raspberry Pi]] since the official build builder doesn't offer official builds for these platforms, at least for now. | Similarly, an advanced user can compile flycast builds for [[#Windows on ARM compilation|Windows on ARM]] and [[#Raspberry Pi compilation|Raspberry Pi]] since the official build builder doesn't offer official builds for these platforms, at least for now. | ||
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|align=center|{{Icon|Win|Mac|APK|Switch | |align=center|{{Icon|Win|Mac|APK|Switch|XB1|SXS}} | ||
|'''[https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds CI Builds]'''<br> | |'''[https://flyinghead.github.io/flycast-builds CI Builds]'''<br> | ||
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|align=center|{{Icon|Linux-big}} | |align=center|{{Icon|Linux-big}} | ||
|'''[https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.flycast.Flycast Flatpak nightly binary]<br/><small>via [https://flathub.org Flathub]</small>''' | |'''[https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.flycast.Flycast Flatpak nightly binary]<br/><small>via [https://flathub.org Flathub]</small>''' | ||
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|colspan=2|<hr/> | |||
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|align=center|{{Icon|Web}} | |||
|[https://github.com/nasomers/flycast-wasm Unofficial core] for [[EmulatorJS]] | |||
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|align=center|{{Icon|FreeBSD}} | |||
|[https://www.freshports.org/emulators/flycast/ Unofficial port] for [[FreeBSD]] | |||
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|align=center|{{Icon|PSVita}} | |||
|[https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/Flycast_Vita Unofficial Vita port]<br/><small>To be obsoleted by the official Vita port</small> | |||
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|align=center|{{Icon|Xbox}} | |||
|[https://github.com/Team-Resurgent/Flycast-X/ Unofficial Xbox port] | |||
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*Emulating standard Dreamcast controllers, Keyboard, Mouse, Light-Gun (with your mouse), Twin Sticks, and even the ASCII Mission Stick | *Emulating standard Dreamcast controllers, Keyboard, Mouse, Light-Gun (with your mouse), Twin Sticks, and even the ASCII Mission Stick | ||
*Emulating two expansion sockets per controller (VMU, Purupuru/Rumble Pack, or Microphone) | *Emulating two expansion sockets per controller (VMU, Purupuru/Rumble Pack, or Microphone) | ||
*[[DCNet]] | |||
*Connectivity to [[DreamPotato]] VMU emulator | *Connectivity to [[DreamPotato]] VMU emulator | ||
*Widescreen (Rendering outside of screen) | *Widescreen (Rendering outside of screen) | ||
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==Libretro core== | ==Libretro core== | ||
Two reicast cores on [[libretro]] called '''reicast OIT''' and '''reicast regular''' were introduced [https://www.libretro.com/index.php/introducing-reicast-oit-libretro-core-updated-reicast-regular-core/ in June 2018] that replace the original core. These cores backport changes from [https://github.com/flyinghead/reicast-emulator flyinghead's fork] that rework the rendering system. The regular core is compliant with OpenGL 3 and GLSL 1.30 in order to support mobile devices and mid-tier PCs. The OIT core supports a graphics feature of the Dreamcast called Order-Independent Transparency that can only be properly emulated using OpenGL 4.3 and later, so it's only available for Windows and Linux at the moment. | Two reicast cores on [[libretro]] called '''reicast OIT''' and '''reicast regular''' were introduced [https://www.libretro.com/index.php/introducing-reicast-oit-libretro-core-updated-reicast-regular-core/ in June 2018] that replace the original core. These cores backport changes from [https://github.com/flyinghead/reicast-emulator flyinghead's fork] that rework the rendering system. The regular core is compliant with OpenGL 3 and GLSL 1.30 in order to support mobile devices and mid-tier PCs. The OIT core supports a graphics feature of the Dreamcast called Order-Independent Transparency that can only be properly emulated using OpenGL 4.3 and later, so it's only available for Windows and Linux at the moment. | ||
The two reicast cores have been merged in one '''reicast libretro''' core [https://www.libretro.com/index.php/reicast-libretro-and-reicast-oit-libretro-merged-into-one-what-you-need-to-know/ in October 2018]. In 2019 the core was first renamed to '''Beetle DC''' and a short while later '''Flycast''', for licensing reasons. | The two reicast cores have been merged in one '''reicast libretro''' core [https://www.libretro.com/index.php/reicast-libretro-and-reicast-oit-libretro-merged-into-one-what-you-need-to-know/ in October 2018]. In 2019, the core was first renamed to '''Beetle DC''' and a short while later '''Flycast''', for licensing reasons. | ||
===Availability of versions=== | ===Availability of versions=== | ||
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cd flycast</code> | cd flycast</code> | ||
Install libraries: <code>brew install cmake | Install relevant libraries: <code>brew install cmake</code> followed by list of relevant libraries (sdl2, libzip, etc.). | ||
Navigate to <code>cd platform/ios</code> and configure <code>cmake -B build -G Xcode</code> | Navigate to <code>cd platform/ios</code> and configure <code>cmake -B build -G Xcode</code> | ||
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[[Category:Xbox Series X/S emulation software]] | [[Category:Xbox Series X/S emulation software]] | ||
[[Category:Forks]] | [[Category:Forks]] | ||
[[Category:Custom assets]] | |||
[[Category:Active emulation software]] | [[Category:Active emulation software]] | ||