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The best Linux Distro alternative to EmulationStation is Lakka, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to EmulationStation, but unfortunately only two of them are Linux Distros.

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    Lakka

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    Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem. Each game system is implemented as a libretro core, while the frontend RetroArch takes care of inputs and display.

    37 Lakka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
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  2. Batocera.linux icon

    Batocera.linux

     21 likes

    Batocera.linux is an operating system specialized in retrogaming available for your pc and different nano computers like the Raspberry and the Odroids.

    17 Batocera.linux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Odroid
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    Batocera.linux vs EmulationStation Comments
    munnie
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    It's an operating system that uses EmulationStation as it's interface so I recommend it if you only want to use a device for gaming and some other features only.

    • Batocera.linux is Free and Open SourceEmulationStation is also Free and Open Source
    • Batocera.linux is Lightweight and Privacy focusedEmulationStation is not according to our users
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