Old computers and smartphones can be repurposed into dedicated retro gaming consoles using specialized software projects that organize game libraries and simplify the emulation process for older hardware.
Key Points
- ES-DE serves as a customizable frontend for managing game libraries, offering metadata like box art and trailers across major desktop operating systems.
- EmuDeck and RetroDeck automate the installation of necessary emulators, with EmuDeck supporting Windows, Linux, and Android, while RetroDeck is Linux-exclusive.
- Batocera is a lightweight, Linux-based operating system designed specifically to turn low-power hardware into a dedicated retro gaming console.
- The iiSU project provides a Wii U-inspired interface for Android devices, featuring Discord integration and support for RetroAchievements.
- RetroAssembly allows users to host a retro game server via Docker, enabling gameplay and save-file synchronization across any device on a local network.