Hey guys, Warning about ZSNES! It doesn't work on Windows 11 at all because Windows 11 requires 64 bit installation, of which ZSNES is only designed for 32 bit operating systems.
@@Notworthy85 the first four steps are not using windows 11 but if I'm being honest BSNES (the project's ressurection) and SNES 9X are far more updated.
Glad you haven't been taken down Fam. I would like to let you know I owe my entire channel to your assistance for emulation for low end hardware. Thank you Fam, you have no idea how much I appreciate your tutorials.
@@ShandellJames You're the best guy for advice, tutorials and opinion about retro games emulator since guy who has slow ass brain like me can understand lol
Surprised BizHawk and Mesen weren't mentioned... probably understandable as they're designed to cater to niche technical hobbies (tool assisted speedruns and hacking/homebrew dev respectively) rather than general game playing... but if you're involved in those interests at all then these emulators have some of the best tools around.
I used snes9x on windows and I was able to key ins controllers no problem. I just downloaded the Mac version and I just realized that the entire “config” tab up at the top is gone. Completely nonexistent. I can load and play the games like butter, but I can’t connect or set up any kind of controller. I can connect a ps4 controller that is somewhat usable if I change the “controls” setting under the “emulation” tab, but I only get directional keys and a start button-it basically turns my controller into a glorified computer mouse. Anyone have any advice?
I've mostly used zsnes (back in the day anyway) It would be nice to have an actual comparison since it's never been clear to me what it means when an emulator has high precision emulation.... I mean....16 bit graphics....how much precision is needed? zsnes always seemed perfect to me. I played tons of games and don't remember any issues (only megaman x2 comes to mind when it wasn't possible to emulate it due to the 3d effect in the intro, but that was later fixed) Other than that everything seemed fine. Can't imagine what the other emulators "emulate" better...
I'm with you. I don't remember if I ever had a problem with zSNES back when Windows XP was the latest Windows OS (can't comment on Megaman x2 because I haven't played it).
this is a great list but im having issues with retroarch and audio pops and slowdown which in itself is super distracting since i have a top of the line pc with 3070ti should have no stutter or audio pops.
I have snes9x and it's not bad. I also have snea9x GX on my Wii U and Wii but one downside is that if you have a rom that isn't a .sfc but a gd3 then it won't work.
I don't know, Retroarch can't find the Chrono Trigger hack Rom in Italian... and some games, out of 19 it can find 13. I used the stable version, but I don't think much has changed from the most updated version.
I downloaded Higan upon watching this video; by any chance you could do a tutorial on how to use it? Having trouble finding how to add cheat codes for SNES games in Higan version 108. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
ZSNES should NEVER be recommended! Not only is it NOT hardware accurate, but there is an active way to execute arbitrary code on the host system and install malware through the emulator itself.
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
Retroarch? really. Dont know if the first place is important. If it means its the winner. If it does, well i disagree, but only well on my part in my case. My experience is not as great, like with some cores awful. But its only me. Also i find those overlays distracting i like plain blackness. If emulating SNES... BSNES or SNES9X is the way to go. Both tried and find them cool. Sure might be not the precisest of them all, but both good enough. Also RetroArch is just as good as the cores in it. Without them, it would be only a nice well i think it is a frontend for cores, u can do also nice things i mean the games and all, adding them to categories launching them nicely from one place, yeah, i see the appeal but still. Id likely go with launchbox (bigbox) and standalone emulators. I think. I dont know everyone has their preference. RetroArch is really not mine, at least for now, maybe itll cchange in the future.
I respect your opinion, and to be honest, I use bsnes inside of my launch box. But it's just something about those overlays that make retroarch look cool. Especially if you're recording gameplay, it just looks good on screen.
@@ShandellJames for sure, i can tell, but u know if id play like that id be watching ever so often on that side or the other and me personally get distracted, at least in the beginning if probably in time u get use to it, it wont be as distracting but i dont know i really like the black, but as most ppl i like cool stuff, so experimenting with it, or use it in recording fits fine. In video it looks cool must admit, better then black bars :).
Hey guys, Warning about ZSNES! It doesn't work on Windows 11 at all because Windows 11 requires 64 bit installation, of which ZSNES is only designed for 32 bit operating systems.
Anyway around that issue?
@@Notworthy85 the first four steps are not using windows 11 but if I'm being honest BSNES (the project's ressurection) and SNES 9X are far more updated.
@@Notworthy85 you could make a virtual machine of an older operating system
I used Zsnes for years. That sucks...
Glad you haven't been taken down Fam. I would like to let you know I owe my entire channel to your assistance for emulation for low end hardware. Thank you Fam, you have no idea how much I appreciate your tutorials.
No problem, and thank you for the support
@@ShandellJames You're the best guy for advice, tutorials and opinion about retro games emulator since guy who has slow ass brain like me can understand lol
Surprised BizHawk and Mesen weren't mentioned... probably understandable as they're designed to cater to niche technical hobbies (tool assisted speedruns and hacking/homebrew dev respectively) rather than general game playing... but if you're involved in those interests at all then these emulators have some of the best tools around.
I used snes9x on windows and I was able to key ins controllers no problem. I just downloaded the Mac version and I just realized that the entire “config” tab up at the top is gone. Completely nonexistent. I can load and play the games like butter, but I can’t connect or set up any kind of controller. I can connect a ps4 controller that is somewhat usable if I change the “controls” setting under the “emulation” tab, but I only get directional keys and a start button-it basically turns my controller into a glorified computer mouse.
Anyone have any advice?
Yeah i don't get it too. What the fuck happened to controller support on this thing
I've mostly used zsnes (back in the day anyway) It would be nice to have an actual comparison since it's never been clear to me what it means when an emulator has high precision emulation.... I mean....16 bit graphics....how much precision is needed? zsnes always seemed perfect to me. I played tons of games and don't remember any issues (only megaman x2 comes to mind when it wasn't possible to emulate it due to the 3d effect in the intro, but that was later fixed) Other than that everything seemed fine. Can't imagine what the other emulators "emulate" better...
I'm with you. I don't remember if I ever had a problem with zSNES back when Windows XP was the latest Windows OS (can't comment on Megaman x2 because I haven't played it).
What would you recommend for one that allows game saves and do any let you use a gamepad?
this is a great list but im having issues with retroarch and audio pops and slowdown which in itself is super distracting since i have a top of the line pc with 3070ti
should have no stutter or audio pops.
I have snes9x and it's not bad. I also have snea9x GX on my Wii U and Wii but one downside is that if you have a rom that isn't a .sfc but a gd3 then it won't work.
I don't know, Retroarch can't find the Chrono Trigger hack Rom in Italian... and some games, out of 19 it can find 13. I used the stable version, but I don't think much has changed from the most updated version.
I downloaded Higan upon watching this video; by any chance you could do a tutorial on how to use it? Having trouble finding how to add cheat codes for SNES games in Higan version 108. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
I can't find higan in the play store how did u get it
@@xerxus7518 pc
Some SMW rom hacks don't work on ZSNES sadly.
Would any of these work on an Android tablet with 8gb of ram and 1tb, well 914 gb of space?
ZSNES should NEVER be recommended! Not only is it NOT hardware accurate, but there is an active way to execute arbitrary code on the host system and install malware through the emulator itself.
ZSNES was the best hands down too bad it only for 32bit systems 😢
all emulator should add Achievements retro so you can login like duckstation retroarch
Is Retroarch available for Windows 11?
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !"
Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ."
Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!"
Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..."
Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!"
Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky."
Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction."
Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
Well i playes on snes 9x then i couldnt press 2 buttons together lets say ur playing mega man x but u cant jump while charging ur bullet.
Any ideas?
You need a mechanical keyboard
This just makes me want to create my own emulator. (I am a dev.)
Nice. Can u make a snes emulator that scan games and display cover/box art pls 😢
@@onepiece_96172 I actually started making an emulator for my own ISA.
Can you upload the android emulator on windows
obrigado, amigo, você é um amigo
I've been search for snes emulator that can play local net multiplayer using bluetooth but cannot find it everywhere any recommended
bsnes is my favorite
MESEN and SNES9x .. best emulators snes
Is it possible to host pcsx2 on retroarch
RetroArch users pls
Retroarch? really. Dont know if the first place is important. If it means its the winner.
If it does, well i disagree, but only well on my part in my case. My experience is not as great, like with some cores awful. But its only me.
Also i find those overlays distracting i like plain blackness.
If emulating SNES... BSNES or SNES9X is the way to go. Both tried and find them cool. Sure might be not the precisest of them all, but both good enough.
Also RetroArch is just as good as the cores in it. Without them, it would be only a nice well i think it is a frontend for cores, u can do also nice things i mean the games and all, adding them to categories launching them nicely from one place, yeah, i see the appeal but still.
Id likely go with launchbox (bigbox) and standalone emulators. I think.
I dont know everyone has their preference. RetroArch is really not mine, at least for now, maybe itll cchange in the future.
I respect your opinion, and to be honest, I use bsnes inside of my launch box. But it's just something about those overlays that make retroarch look cool. Especially if you're recording gameplay, it just looks good on screen.
@@ShandellJames for sure, i can tell, but u know if id play like that id be watching ever so often on that side or the other and me personally get distracted, at least in the beginning if probably in time u get use to it, it wont be as distracting but i dont know i really like the black, but as most ppl i like cool stuff, so experimenting with it, or use it in recording fits fine. In video it looks cool must admit, better then black bars :).
You love the image on the side..you sayd super cool and retro ...but as my opinion ..it cut the screen ...i prefer a full screen
i mostly play retroachivements so I use mesen-s
I'm shocked to see RetroArch on first Place.
It was a hard choice, but then I thought I could use snes9x inside of retroarch. Plus, add those good-looking overlays 😅
@@ShandellJames Sorry Bro but RetroArch as the best Choice to emulating SNES... No, Just No.
@@all-stargamer3333 what is the best choice iyo? I think retroarch is the best...it has mesen, b-snes, higan, and more
@@jameswiggle I don't like Retroarch. It's complicating as hell. I want to use a simply Emulator for SNES.
@@all-stargamer3333 even worse, it is only a frontend for emulators.
👍
Zsnes is just seriously nostalgic, to me it's #1 forever.
IT'S JUST A NORMAL EMULATOR
@@FredMaverik *Stylized Emulator
Man it's so sad they don't make emulators like this anymore it looks so nice compared to literally every other emulator
i just want an emulator that can use smc files
Convert them with a tool
@@kyledupont7711how
retro arch is not a emulator
RetroArch is garbage.
hehe
How is it garbage?
@@Diogo85 It's simply inconvinient to use. Traditional emulators are far superior and they have much better interface.
@@ButcherGrindslam That's your opinion and I respect it but in my opinion, I like Retroarch more than most standalone emulators.