Kachikachi
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| Developer(s) | NERD |
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| Latest version | 30.0 |
| Platform(s) | Linux Nintendo Switch |
| Architecture(s) | ARM |
| Emulates | NES |
| Website | nerd.nintendo.com |
| Source code | Nintendo OSS (Partial) |
Kachikachi is the emulator used in the NES Classic Edition.[1]
Downloads
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Kachikachi binaries |
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Kernel and NAND dumps (archived on the Wayback Machine) |
Overview
Kachikachi is built for Linux, running on the ARM CPU in the NES Classic Edition. It has 3 video option modes, Pixel Perfect (8:7 nearest neighbor), 4:3 (nearest neighbor), or a CRT filter (also 4:3). There are 4 save state slots, and the emulator has auto-save state/load state when going to and from the game launcher.
The emulator uses its own palette, different from the other VC emulators. It also has some sort of film grain noise filter[2].
It has been criticized for having incorrect MMC3 emulation[3], incorrect audio emulation[4], poor A/V sync[5], and noticeable input lag[6].
The emulator was also featured on Nintendo Switch, providing NES and Famicom Disk System emulation for Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. An enhanced version of the emulator was featured on the system as part of Nintendo Classics.
Versions
| NES Classic Version | Kachikachi Version |
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| 1.0.2 | 28.0 |
| 1.0.3 | 28.0 |
| 1.0.5 | 30.0 |
| 1.0.7 | 30.0 |
| 1.0.8 | 30.0 |
| 3.0.1 (Shōnen Jump) | 50.18 |
List of games
The following titles are common to all regions:
- Balloon Fight
- Castlevania
- Donkey Kong
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge
- Dr. Mario
- Excitebike
- Galaga
- Ghosts 'n Goblins
- Gradius
- Ice Climber
- Kirby's Adventure
- Mario Bros.
- Mega Man 2
- Metroid
- Ninja Gaiden
- Pac-Man
- Super Contra
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The following games are exclusive to the North American and PAL NES version:
- Bubble Bobble
- Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Final Fantasy
- Kid Icarus
- Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
- StarTropics
- Tecmo Bowl
The following games are exclusive to the Japanese Famicom version:
- Atlantis no Nazo
- Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai
- Final Fantasy III
- NES Open Tournament Golf
- River City Ransom
- Solomon's Key
- Tsuppari Ōzumō
- Yie Ar Kung-Fu