NESBox AlternativesGame Emulators and other similar apps like NESBox

NESBox is described as 'Nesbox Emulator is a multiplatform emulator of video consoles. You can play your favorite NES, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis and GameBoy Color/Advanced games on any computer working under Windows 8.1/RT/Phone or directly in the browser' and is a Game Emulator in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NESBox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best NESBox alternative is RetroArch, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NESBox are Ludo, Lakka, Antstream Arcade and FCEUX.

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NESBox alternatives page was last updated Sep 2, 2024
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  1. RetroArch icon

    RetroArch

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    A fast, modular emulator frontend offering portability and extensive support for systems from arcade consoles to mobile platforms, featuring game engines like Doom and Quake, and capabilities for real-time rewinding and shader support on a variety of devices.

    135 RetroArch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Main view

    RetroArch Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Multiplatform
    3.  Emulation
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Gameboy emulation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Variety
    9.  Rewind button
    10.  Portable

    RetroArch VS NESBox

     

    • RetroArch is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to NESBox.

    • RetroArch is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to NESBox.

    • RetroArch is Free and Open SourceNESBox is also Free and Open Source
  2. Ludo icon

    Ludo

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    Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Ludo's user interface is distraction free and configuration is always optional.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Playstation

    Ludo VS NESBox

     
  4. Lakka icon

    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.

    30 Lakka alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cubieboard
    • HummingBoard
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Odroid
    Splash screen

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Linux-based

    Lakka VS NESBox

     
  5. Antstream Arcade icon

    Antstream Arcade

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    Discover a lifetime of gaming, the ultimate retro gaming experience with Antstream Arcade. Dive into a vast collection of over 1300 classic games, with new titles added every week.

    55 Antstream Arcade alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Epic Games Store
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Antstream Arcade screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Online Gaming

    Antstream Arcade VS NESBox

     

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to NESBox.

    • Antstream Arcade is the most popular commercial alternative to NESBox.

    • Antstream Arcade is Paid and ProprietaryNESBox is Free and Open Source
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    FCEUX

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    FCEUX is a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Famicom, and Famicom Disk System (FDS) emulator. It supports both PAL (European) and NTSC (USA/JPN) modes. It supports both Windows and SDL versions for cross compatibility.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    FCEUX screenshot 1

    FCEUX Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Enhanced Graphics
    3.  Super NES colors
    4.  Embedded debugger

    FCEUX VS NESBox

     
  7. Nestopia icon

    Nestopia

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    Nestopia is a NES emulator that was written in C++ and it is perfect for games requiring precise timing since it is very cycle-accurate. With support for an incredible amount of mappers. It also supports NSFs, the famicom disk system, save states, IPS patching, battery-saved...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Nestopia screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.40, released in June 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Nestopia Features

    1.  Portable

    Nestopia VS NESBox

     
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    Mesen

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    Mesen is a multi-system emulator (NES, SNES, Game Boy, PC Engine, Master System/Game Gear) for Windows, Linux and macOS built in C++ and C#.

    It also includes an extensive set of debugging tools for homebrew development and romhacking.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Mesen screenshot 1

    Mesen Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Texture packing
    3.  Netplay
    4.  GPLv3
    5.  Embedded debugger

    Mesen VS NESBox

     
  10. Ares Emulator icon

    Ares Emulator

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    ares is a multi-system emulator that began development on October 14th, 2004. It is a descendent of higan and bsnes, and focuses on accuracy and preservation.

    33 Ares Emulator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Supported Systems

    Ares Emulator Features

    1.  Emulation

    Ares Emulator VS NESBox

     
  11. puNES icon

    puNES

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    PuNES is a high accuracy NES emulator.

    In addition to the standard color pallettes used by most NES emulators, PuNES uses a color palette derived from an actual tv.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    puNES screenshot 1

    puNES VS NESBox

     
  12. Nesoid icon

    Nesoid

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    NES emulator for Android phones.

    This project is based on sources, published by original Nesoid developer, who in turn used code of GPFCE, forked from FCEUltra, currently incarnation of which is known as FCEUX.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Nesoid screenshot 1

    Nesoid VS NESBox

     
  13. Happy Chick icon

    Happy Chick

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    Happy Chick emulates more than 18 systems all in one APP, some of the included emulators are FAB/MAME/MAMEPLUS,PS,PSP,FC(NES),SFC(SNES),GBA,GBC,MD,NDS,DC,NGP,WS(WSC),PCE, ONS…etc. More games will be updated in the future...

    37 Happy Chick alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Happy Chick screenshot 1

    Happy Chick Features

    1.  Multi System Emulator
    2.  Emulation

    Happy Chick VS NESBox

     
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    MESS

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    MESS emulates portable and console gaming systems, computer platforms and calculators. The project strives for accuracy and portability and therefore is not always the fastest emulator for any one particular system.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RS flagSerbia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Menu

    MESS Features

    1.  Emulation
    2.  Multi System Emulator

    MESS VS NESBox

     
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