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'''BizHawk''' is an open-source [[libretro]] frontend, as well as a [[Multi-system emulators|multi-system emulator]] designed predominantly around the production of Tool Assisted Speedruns (TAS). It is written in C# and requires .NET Framework 4.0 (in 1.X releases) or .NET Framework 4.6.1 (in 2.X releases) to run. BizHawk focuses on core accuracy and power user tools while still being an easy-to-use emulator for casual gaming. | '''BizHawk''' is an open-source [[libretro]] frontend, as well as a [[Multi-system emulators|multi-system emulator]] designed predominantly around the production of Tool Assisted Speedruns (TAS). It is written in C# and requires .NET Framework 4.0 (in 1.X releases) or .NET Framework 4.6.1 (in 2.X releases) to run. BizHawk focuses on core accuracy and power user tools while still being an easy-to-use emulator for casual gaming. | ||
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Revision as of 05:13, 10 January 2020
Developer(s) | BizHawk Team |
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Latest version | 2.9.1 |
Active | Yes |
Platform(s) | Windows |
Type | libretro frontend |
Emulates | Multiple |
Website | TASVideos.org |
Source code | GitHub |
BizHawk is an open-source libretro frontend, as well as a multi-system emulator designed predominantly around the production of Tool Assisted Speedruns (TAS). It is written in C# and requires .NET Framework 4.0 (in 1.X releases) or .NET Framework 4.6.1 (in 2.X releases) to run. BizHawk focuses on core accuracy and power user tools while still being an easy-to-use emulator for casual gaming.
Downloads
Official releases | ||
Dev Builds Compiled by emucr |
Supported Systems
Original and ported
System | Based on code from: |
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Apple ][ | Virtu |
Atari 2600 | Original |
Atari 7800 | Original |
Atari Lynx | Mednafen's Handy core |
Bandai WonderSwan/Color | Mednafen's Cygne core |
ColecoVision | Original |
Commodore 64 | Original |
Mattel Intellivision | Original |
NEC PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) | Original |
NEC PC-FX | Mednafen |
Nintendo 64 | Mupen64Plus |
Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom | Original. PPU based on FCEUX, QuickNES. |
Nintendo Game Boy Advance | VBA-Next, mGBA |
Nintendo Virtual Boy | Mednafen |
Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Sega/Mega CD | Genesis Plus GX |
Sega 32X | PicoDrive |
Sega Saturn | Yabause (1.X), Mednafen (2.X) |
Sega SG-1000, Master System, Game Gear | Original. Z80 came from Cogwheel. |
Sinclair ZX Spectrum | Original |
Sony PlayStation | Mednafen |
Sony PlayStation Portable (NOT STABLE) | PPSSPP |
SNK Neo Geo Pocket/Color | Mednafen's NeoPop core |
Super Nintendo Entertainment System/Super Famicom | bsnes v087, Snes9x (1.54) |
Super Game Boy/Game Boy/Game Boy Color | Original, Gambatte, bsnes v087, SameBoy |
TI-83 | Original |
Uzebox | Uzem |
Libretro
Core | Compatibility |
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2048 | Okay |
CATSFC | Okay |
FCEUmm | Okay |
mGBA | Okay |
Emux | Okay (Game Boy/Game Boy Color only) |
FinalBurn Alpha (Arcade) | Okay |
Imageviewer | Okay |
Mednafen | Okay (Neo Geo Pocket only) |
Gambatte | Okay |
FFmpeg | Okay |
DeSmuME | Okay |
4DO | Okay |
MAME | Okay |
bsnes v087 | Not Okay |
Mupen64Plus | Not Okay |
blueMSX | Not Okay |
fMSX | Not Okay |
FUSE | Not Okay |
FinalBurn Alpha (Neo Geo) | Not Okay |
Handy | Not Okay |
DOSBox | Not Okay |
vecx | Not Okay |
Features
- Full screen support
- Controller and hotkey mapping
- Joypad support (for both controller and hotkeys)
- Auto/rapid fire controls
- Basic re-recording and rerecording
- "Bullet-proof" rerecording
- Frame/lag/re-recording counters
- Input display
- Auto-hold
- Alpha version of "TAStudio"
- RAM watching/poking tools
- RAM searching
- Lua scripting
- Rewind
- Libretro support (1.11.4 onwards)
Review
For tool-assisted speedruns, BizHawk is king. Since 1.11.4, it has support for libretro cores, making it a good alternative for RetroArch, and adds TAS support for all compatible cores.