Frontends/Archive 1

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Frontends are programs that allow a user to execute a program, usually a command-line one, using an interface. Examples of such are shown below.

ePSXeCutor

ePSXeCutor is a configuration utility for the ePSXe emulator (and maybe for PCSX-R too?) this comes in handy if you are juggling with many psx games and plugin configurations and want specific settings for each individual game and an easy way to swap between settings. It also allows for easy memory card and savestate managing. Latest version is ePSXeCutor 1.0.6.3.

HyperSpin

HyperSpin is a frontend for several emulators, however the focus tends to be for arcade emulators (e.g. MAME). Officially suggested emulators available for HyperSpin include MAME, MESS, Nestopia and ZSNES. For general use, though, do not use ZSNES; see SNES for more information on better emulators. Latest version is HyperSpin 1.0.

RoM-Jacket

RoM-Jacket is a frontend for a wide variety of emulators, in order to provide a consistent interface between them. In addition, it allows for sorting/searching of games, providing an easier way to view them. Latest version is RoM-Jacket v0.96b.

MAME frontends

Work in progress, needs expanding.

DOSBox frontends

There are several DOSBox frontends, all of which exist for similar purposes. A popular example would be D-Fend Reloaded, which allows you to sort/search and run DOS games without having to use the DOS command prompt. Other examples can be found on the DOSBox website.