It all comes wrapped in an easy-to-understand and attractive interface. It also lets you make custom collections across multiple platforms and universalizes controller schemes for each emulated system.
OpenEmu differentiates itself by working a lot like a streamlined iTunes-that is, if iTunes were smooth and fast, not sluggish, confusing, and dead.įor example, OpenEmu has a built-in library that shows you box art for each of your games, and automatically sorts by platform. On its own, that's nothing new front ends have existed for a long time. Instead, it's a robust front end for other console emulators. Released in 2013, OpenEmu is not actually an emulator. What's worse-all the focus seems centered on emulating games with your Windows PC, but what if you have a Mac?ĭon't despair, though, because OpenEmu is the perfect solution for retro gamers who only have access to macOS. If you have a Mac and fond memories of game consoles past, read on. Unfortunately, the web is now littered with dozens of programs promising different results, and not all ROMs are compatible with current operating systems. There are a number of ways to enjoy the old games you grew up playing-including building your own machine or buying a retro console-but the most accessible is the emulator, a program that lets you play any game in any operating system.
