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EmulationStation vs RetroArch

A side-by-side look at EmulationStation and RetroArch. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

EmulationStation

EmulationStation

Gaming Software

EmulationStation is a graphical front-end for emulators like RetroArch, OpenEmu, and standalone emulators. It allows you to visually browse your game collections and launch games directly from a unified interface.

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RetroArch

RetroArch

Gaming Software

RetroArch is an open-source, cross-platform frontend for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications. It's designed to be fast, lightweight, customizable and extensible.

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