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This is a hub for various information about NetPlaynetplay. Most info was gathered from the guys over at /vr/, so if you have any question, questions or you need someone to play retro games with, visit their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irc IRC] channel at: #/vr/_Netplay on [httphttps://www.rizon.net/chat rizon.net] & and their official website [http://www.finalstarmen.net here]

==Getting Started==Before you begin, here's are some things to consider:* Emulator netplay is NOT perfect. Desynchs Desyncs WILL occur very often. Choppy/stuttery gameplay is also very common, and sometimes there is controller input lag. It comes with the experience.* It sometimes takes several consecutive tries for the game to stay synched synced well enough to enjoy some multiplayer action. Do not be discouraged and try again until it works.* When netplayingusing netplay, make sure not to have anything downloading (torrents, Youtube YouTube videos, etc.)* Try not to move the emulator window around, or switch focus to windows other than the chat/kaillera Kaillera window and emulator, or you risk desynching desyncing the game.

===Port Forwardingforwarding===You should note that some emulators and clients will require you to forward your ports. To do that, follow the [[Port Forwarding Guide For Netplay]].

Before you get started, you should note that some emulators and clients will require you to forward your ports. To do that, follow the [[Port Fowarding Guide For Netplay]].==NESLocal Multiplayer Netplay=====[[RetroArch#NetPlay|RetroArch]]===*FCEU[http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=FCEUmm]This section will cover consoles that originally had '''local multiplayer''', also known as couch multiplayer, QuickNES[http://wiki.libretro.com/indexwhere multiple controllers were hooked to the same console.php?title=QuickNES]Out of convenience, handheld consoles that required link cable or [[Nestopia]][http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Nestopia] cores support netplay. Savestate cannot be used during NetPlay, and bringing up wireless within a small distance in the menu screen same room between two units will cause disconnectionbe 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. ===Remote Access alternatives========Parsec=====Parsec is a remote access Any multiplayer game in the world can be played online with Parsec as long as someone has a windows PC and others may be able to join from Android platforms, TV Boxes, Linux, Kodi, or other Windows computers. Refer to https://parsec.app/local-co-op-online for more info. =====Steam Remote Play Together (beta key)=====Instantly share your Steam local multi-player games with friends over the internet, for free. Using Remote Play Together from Steam===Nintendo Consoles========NES=====* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[VirtuaNESRetroArch#NetPlayNetplay|VirtuaNES'''RetroArch''']]^*</span>: [http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=FCEUmm FCEUmm], [[QuickNES]], or [[Nestopia]][http://wiki.libretro.com/index.php?title=Nestopia] cores support netplay. Save states cannot be used during netplay, and bringing up the menu screen will cause disconnection.* '''[[Mesen]]''': Mesen has a netplay feature, available by going to Tools -> Netplay. Hamachi (and other methods) or a port forward is required.* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[VirtuaNES#Netplay|'''VirtuaNES''']] ^*</span>* <span title==="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlayNetplay|'''Mednafen''']]^*</span>: FCEU core* <span title==="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Nestopia#Netplay|'''Nestopia''']] ^*</span>* '''[[RockNES|RockNESX 2.0]]:''' A very old NES emulator. Has a very nice interface but the documentation doesn't indicate what ports it uses, so you're limited to using a VPN like Hamachi. The author did away with netplay in more recent versions.* '''[[Jnes]]''': Still shows signs of being updated, but it absolutely HATES anything other than stock Kaillera. I'm not sure if it's possible to get it to work.*FCEU core[https://www.fightcade.com/#download FightCade]: NES rollback netplay, experimental

=====SNES=====* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[NestopiaRetroArch#NetPlay|NestopiaRetroArch]] ^*</span>: [[Snes9x]] or [[Higan|bsnes]]cores.* [[Snes9x#Netplay|Snes9k]]* <span title==="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#Netplay|Mednafen]] ^*</span>: [[Higan|bsnes]] core* <span title===RockNESX 2.0==="Check link for more information on netplay">[[ZSNES#Netplay|ZSNES]] ^*</span>*A very old NES emulator. Has '''[[Mesen S]]''': Mesen S has a very nice interface but the documentation doesn't indicate what ports it usesnetplay feature, so you're limited available by going to using Tools -> Netplay. Hamachi (and other methods) or a VPN like hamachi. The author did away with Netplay in more recent versionsport forward is required.===Jnes===*Still shows signs of being updated, but it absolutely HATES anything other than stock Kaillera[https://www. I'm not sure if it's possible to get it to workfightcade.com/#download FightCade]: SNES rollback netplay, experimental

==SNES===Nintendo 64==[[RetroArch#NetPlay|RetroArch]]===*<span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Snes9xProject64 Netplay]] or ^*</span>* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[HiganProject64#Netplay|bsnes'''Project64k''']] cores.^*</span>* <span title==="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Snes9xProject64#NetPlayNetplay|Snes9k'''Project64 v1.7''']]===^*</span>* [https://github.com/loganmc10/m64p/wiki/Netplay-Guide m64p Netplay]

===[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]]==GameCube / Wii=====*'''[[HiganDolphin Online|bsnesDolphin]] core''': [http://wiki.dolphin-emu.org/index.php?title===[[ZSNES#NetPlay|ZSNES]Netplay_Guide This guide should help]=====Sega Consoles==, 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">[[KegaFusionTGB Dual#NetPlayNetplay|KegaFusionTGB Dual Vol. 8.3.1]]===^*</span>*Concerning Sega emulators, this is really the only one worthwhile option to netplay with. It emulates practically every single console [[RetroArch]]: [[SameBoy]] and peripheral prior to the Saturn, all while allowing for some decent Netplay capabilities on the side[[TGB Dual|TGB-Dual]] cores.

===[[Gens#NetPlay|Gens]]===*An acceptable alternative. While it only emulates Genesis/Megadrive, Sega CD and 32x, it uses Kaillera for online multiplayer, which is helpful in case you get consistent desynchs while using KegaFusion.=Game Boy Advance==[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]]===*Genesis core is experimental but mostly functional; 2 Players only. Also has Master System core.==Nintendo 64=====[[Project64VisualBoy Advance#NetPlayVBA Link e-Reader|Project64kVBA-Link]]======and some forks of [[Project64VisualBoy Advance#NetPlayVBA-M|Project64 v1.7VBA-M]]===have netplay support for link cable emulation between two GBA units. Has significant issues.

==Playstation 1===3DS==[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]]======* [[EPSXe#NetPlay|ePSXe 1.60Citra]]===has local multiplayer support (through Wi-Fi).

==Arcade===Other=====The many platforms that conform None of the term "Arcade" has got to be considered existing emulators for the most extensively researched and emulated platforms in existencefollowing Nintendo devices currently offer solutions for ''local multiplayer'' emulation through netplay. Choosing the right emulator is quite a daunting taskHowever, since there are so many different versions some of them have support for online gameplay modes that accomplish existed on the same thing in almost imperceptible different waysoriginal console. Branching off from a standard official emulator that, by itself, is commonly regarded Refer to leave much to be desiredthe next section for more details.===[[MAME#NetPlay|Mame 32 Plus Plus]]======[[Kawaks#NetPlay|Kawaks 1.63]]===

===GGPO===* [[Nintendo DS emulators|Nintendo DS]]* [[Wii U emulators|Wii U]]* 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. 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.[[Nintendo Switch emulators|Nintendo Switch]]

===Sega Consoles========Master System=====* Built <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Kega Fusion#NetPlay|Kega Fusion]] ^*</span>: Besides RetroArch, this is really the only one worthwhile netplay option for systems older than the Saturn. It emulates practically every single console and peripheral prior to the same emulator Saturn, all while allowing for some decent netplay capabilities on the side.* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]] ^*</span>: SMS Plus core=====Genesis/Mega Drive & Peripherals=====* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[GENS#Netplay|GENS]] ^*</span>: An acceptable alternative to Kega Fusion. While it only emulates [[Sega Genesis emulators|Genesis/Mega Drive]], Sega CD and 32X, it uses Kaillera for online multiplayer, which is FightCade which can be found herehelpful in case you get consistent desyncs while using Kega Fusion.* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]] ^*</span>: httpGenesis Plus core is experimental but mostly functional; 2 players only.* [https://www.fightcade.com/#download FightCade]: Supports Genesis games.=====Saturn=====* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]] ^*</span>=====Dreamcast=====* [https://github.com/blueminder/flycast-dojo Flycast Dojo]: Netplay fork of [[Flycast]] supports Dreamcast games. Also featured in [[FightCade]] for NAOMI & Atomiswave emulation.

===MameHUBSony Consoles===* 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, being 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 less resources.==Amiga==[http://fs-uae.net/download FS-UAE] ([http://fs-uae.net/online-play Netplay] [http://fs-uae.net/net-play Guides])=PlayStation 1=PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16)=====[[Mednafen#NetPlay|Mednafen]]===*Option <span title="Check link for both accuracy and fast cores.==PC-FX=====more information on netplay">[[Mednafen#NetPlayNetplay|Mednafen]]=====GameBoy^*</Color==span>* <span title==="Check link for more information on netplay">[[TGB DualePSXe#NetPlayNetplay|TGB Dual VolePSXe 1. 8.3.160]]===^*</span>

==Dolphin===PlayStation 2=====* '''[[PCSX2]]''' ([http://wikiwww.dolphin-emumediafire.orgcom/index.php?title=Netplay_Guide This guide should helpr3c1ejv5m85ekrv unofficial netplay build]): Netplay has never officially been added to PCSX2, although but someone tried making their own branch a few years ago to implement it should be noted that netplay is not perfect. This is for playing with other Dolphin emulatorsOnly about seven fighting games work, and the project has since been abandoned.

For in-game WiFi=====PSP=====[[PPSSPP]] can use ColdBird's proOnline Adhoc. See [http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=3595&pid=59241 this thread (might be outdated)] and [http://forums.ppsspp.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=34 this forum] for setup and game compatibility.

Because Nintendo shut down it's servers for WiFiAlternatively, it can't be connected touse [https://www.mediafire.com/file/fa594mij817q2id/ppsspp-1. Wiimmfi is the only option, but Dolphin will not be able to connect normally, as you require a normal Wii's files7-15-Adhoc_stuff-Chat-GVG. [[How To Play Dolphin Online|This guiderar/file this fork]] has instructions on how to get and extract the certificates needed to connect PPSSPP folder to their servers, but do note, two differently named folders which you cannot connect if you cannot can run at the game full speed. This also includes lag spikes that may occur. Your emulator will be banned from the servers if the game is unable to run full speedsame time as different instances with different key inputs.

== PCSX2==* Change PRO Ad-hoc Server IP Address to 127.0.0.1 on every instance [http:* Enable Networking//wwwWLAN and Built-in PRO Ad-hoc Server.mediafire.com/?r3c1ejv5m85ekrv Unofficial Netplay Build]* Netplay Make sure each instance of PPSSPP has never officially been added to [[PCSX2]]the same Port offset, but someone tried making their own branch a few years ago to implement it. Only about seven fighting games work and the project has been abandoneddifferent MAC address.

Note: You can connect Games confirmed to Sony's own servers thoughwork: [[How To Play PCSX2 Online]] (See [[Online PS2 Games]] for what games still have servers up)God Eater Burst, Battlefront, Metal Slug XX, Monster Hunter 2.

==PPSSPP==[[PPSSPP]] can use ColdBird's proOnline Adhoc. See [http://forums.ppsspp.org/showthread.php?tid=3595&pidOther===59241 this thread] and [http://forums.ppsspp.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=34&page=3 this forum] None of the existing emulators for the following Sony devices currently offer solutions for setup and game compatibily''local multiplayer'' emulation through netplay.

* [[PocketStation emulators|PocketStation]]* [[PlayStation 3 emulators|PlayStation 3]]* [[PlayStation 4 emulators|PlayStation 4]]<!-- (NOT emulated) -->* [[PlayStation Vita emulators|PlayStation Vita]] ===Arcade===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|MAME32 Plus Plus]] ^*</span>* <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Kawaks#Netplay|Kawaks 1.63]] ^*</span> (And later versions)* [http://www.kaillera.com/download.php Kaillera]* [[FightCade]]: A matchmaking platform bundled with different arcade and home console emulators with P2P online play. Core multi-arcade emulator based off of [[FinalBurn Neo]] with a custom implementation of [[GGPO]] for rollback netplay. Also has support for NAOMI and Atomiswave games via <span title="Check link for more information on netplay">[[Flycast#Netplay|Flycast]] ^*</span> with delay-based netcode.* [[GGPO]]: [[Arcade emulators|Arcade emulator]] built around netplay. Pioneered rollback netplay, widely considered to have the best multiplayer netcode 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. Originally built on the same emulator as FightCade, [[FinalBurn Alpha]].* [https://github.com/RossenX/NullDC-BEAR NullDC BEAR]: A Serverless, self-contained package for online Retro Games, Supports: Naomi, Dreamcast, Atomiswave via custom build of [[NullDC]]. NES, SNES, PSX, Sega Saturn, Sega Megadrive, Gameboy Advance, Gameboy Color, Neo-Geo Pocket via [[Mednafen]].* [https://github.com/MisterTea/MAMEHub 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. ===Other Consoles========Amiga=====* [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* [https://www.amigalive.com AmigaLive project : FS-UAE Front-End] =====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]] ^*</span>: Option for both accuracy and fast cores.* [[RetroArch]]* [[FightCade]]: Supports only Hu-Card games. ==Online Multiplayer Emulation==This refers to different game modes than regular local multiplayer. Some consoles offered during their lifetime options to connect to the internet (or similar services) to play against other people online.  While most of these servers went defunct, some of them are (or were) still up and the emulators were developed far enough to be able to interface with the actual official servers. The others had replacement servers, that could host both real hardware players and PC emulator users. However in many cases emulator users were banned over cheating or concerns that emulation lag gave them unfair advantage (which is the case with Wiimfi's project, and some of its associated game mods that took it a step further to prevent the game from running on emulators). Requirements may include:  * images of network certification files ripped from real hardware, which might be further complicated by the fact that the ones distributed online are much more likely to be banned. This is the case for Wii and Wii U online.* if using custom servers, patching out the original URL addresses in the game to point at the newer servers instead. This is achieved either through Action Replay codes, or modifying the game's image with dedicated tools. ===Sony Consoles========PlayStation 2=====* '''[[PCSX2]]:''' Has an option to connect to Sony's own servers (or replacement servers) provided the game is still up. Relevant links: [[How To Play PCSX2 Online]] (See [[Online PS2 games]] for what games still have servers up) ===Nintendo Consoles========Wii=====Because Nintendo shut down its servers for Wi-Fi, it can't be connected to. Wiimmfi is the only option, but Dolphin will not be able to connect normally, as you require a normal Wii's files. [[Dolphin Online|This guide]] has instructions on how to get the certificates needed to connect to their servers, but do note that you cannot connect if you cannot run the game full speed. This also includes lag spikes that may occur. Your emulator will be banned from the servers if the game is unable to run full speed. It's more recommended to connect via your Wii since you require files from it to play it on Dolphin, and it's risky to try with Dolphin regardless. CFG and USB Loader GX both support Wiimmfi without patching the game and do it on the fly. Looking into different custom servers than Wiimmfi is another option. =====Wii U=====* '''[[Cemu]]''': Supports online play pretty well, however custom servers are still not up so you'll have to risk your own Wii U's network certification files to use this feature. =====Nintendo DS=====* [[DeSmuME]]: Main version 0.9.7 used to include an option to connect to Nintendo's own servers, and later, the custom servers. It works pretty well. However, since the project maintainers had ''creative differences'' and decided further development on it is to stop, it was never developed any further and as such existed for a long while as unofficial forks requiring an Ethernet connection (though further workarounds were found to enable any kind of connection). Very recently, it was added back in that state to the main builds. * [Category[melonDS]]: A newer DS emulator by the developer who used to work on that feature, is planning online support. ===Sega Consoles========Dreamcast=====* [[Flycast]]: Auto-configured to connect to [https://dreamcastlive.net/ Dreamcast Live] servers for games that are supported. Also supports networking for NAOMI arcade games.===Other===Status of various other consoles and their emulation of online features: * Satellaview (SNES): Custom broadcasts already can be emulated on bsnes-plus, still WIP.* XBAND (Genesis/SNES/Saturn): SNES XBAND emulation revival WIP.* GB Online Adapter (GBC/GBA): WIP.* Phantasy Star Online (DC/GC/PC):NetPlayCustom servers already up, emulation WIP.* [[Android emulators|Android]]: Emulators can already connect online. Inactive online feature development: *3DS Nintendo Network (3DS): no interest from Citra developers.* Sony online services (PSP/PSV/PS3/PS4): custom servers up for some games, zero emulation interest.* Horse betting service modem (NES, SNES), WonderSwan online (WSC), PS1 online (PS1/i-mode): zero interest.  [[Category:Netplay]]