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==Local Multiplayer Netplay==
This section will cover consoles that originally had '''local multiplayer''', also known as couch multiplayer, where multiple controllers were hooked to the same console. Out of convenience, handheld consoles that required link cable or wireless within a small distance in the same room between two units, will be considered local multiplayer as well.
Netplay emulates local multiplayer allowing for players across the globe to play the same game as if they were in the same room.
=====GameCube / Wii=====
* '''[[Dolphin]]''': [http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title=Netplay_Guide This guide should help], although it should be noted that netplay is not perfect. This is for playing with other Dolphin emulators.
=====Game Boy=====
* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[TGB Dual#NetPlay|TGB Dual Vol. 8.3.1]] <sup>*</sup></span>
* Retroarch[[RetroArch]]: Sameboy and [[TGB Dual|TGB-Dual ]] cores.
=====Game Boy Advance=====
* [[VisualBoy Advance#VBA Link e-Reader|VBA-Link, ]] and some forks of [[VisualBoy Advance#VBA-M|VBA-M ]] have netplay support for link cable emulation between two GBA units. Has significant issues.
=====3DS=====
* [[Citra ]] has local multiplayer support (through Wi-Fi).
=====Other=====
None of the existing emulators for the following Nintendo devices currently offer solutions for ''local multiplayer'' emulation through netplay. However, some of them have support for online gameplay modes that existed on the original console. Refer to the next section for more details.
* [[Nintendo DSemulators|Nintendo DS]]* [[Wii U emulators|Wii U]]* [[Nintendo Switch emulators|Nintendo Switch ]]
====Sega Consoles====
* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Kega Fusion#NetPlay|Kega Fusion]] <sup>*</sup></span>: Besides RetroarchRetroArch, this is really the only one worthwhile option to netplay with. It emulates practically every single console and peripheral prior to the Saturn, all while allowing for some decent netplay capabilities on the side.* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Gens#NetPlay|Gens]] <sup>*</sup></span>: An acceptable alternative. While it only emulates [[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis/Mega Drive]], Sega CD and 32x, it uses Kaillera for online multiplayer, which is helpful in case you get consistent desyncs while using Kega Fusion.
* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]] <sup>*</sup></span>: Genesis core is experimental but mostly functional; 2 players only. Also has a Master System core.
* PocketStation
* PlayStation 3
* PlayStation 4 (unemulated)
* PlayStation Vita
The many platforms that conform to the term "arcade" have got to be considered the most extensively researched and emulated platforms in existence. Choosing the right emulator is quite a daunting task since there are so many different versions that accomplish the same thing in almost imperceptibly different ways. Branching off from a standard official emulator that, by itself, is commonly regarded to leave much to be desired.
* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[MAME#NetPlay|MAME 32 MAME32 Plus Plus]] <sup>*</sup></span>
* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Kawaks#NetPlay|Kawaks 1.63]] <sup>*</sup></span>
* [http://www.kaillera.com/download.php Kaillera]
* [https://www.fightcade.com/#download Fightcade]
* '''GGPO:''' [[Arcade emulators|Arcade emulator ]] built around netplay. Widely considered to have the best netcode for only multiplayer available. It's so great that its used in some more recent commercial games. The only disadvantage is that you need to open ports to use it, and it's severely limited to games that were made or modified specifically to use this technology. Built on the same emulator is '''FightCade''', which can be found [https://www.fightcade.com/ here].
* '''MameHUB''': Said to have a comparable netcode to GGPO, it's also capable of emulating console games through MESS. However, using MameHUB requires registration, and the frontend, is coded in Java, is an absolute resource-hog which heavily impairs your gaming experience if you're using a low-end computer. You can join a game that's already in session. Newer versions of MAMEHub use much fewer resources.
* [http://fs-uae.net/download FS-UAE]: [http://fs-uae.net/online-play Netplay info] and [http://fs-uae.net/net-play guides] for FS-UAE
=====NEC=====
For both the [[PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16) emulators|PC-Engine (US: TurboGrafx-16) ]] and the [[PC-FX emulators|PC-FX]], check:
* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]] <sup>*</sup></span>: Option for both accuracy and fast cores.
* Retroarch[[RetroArch]]
==Online Multiplayer Emulation==
