Snes9x (32-bit)

Snes9x is a portable, freeware Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator. It basically allows you to play most games designed for the SNES and Super Famicom Nintendo game systems on your PC or Workstation; which includes some real gems that were only ever released in Japan.



Snes9x 32bit is the result of well over three years worth of part-time hacking, coding, recoding, debugging, divorce, etc. (just kidding about the divorce bit). Snes9x is coded in C++, with three assembler CPU emulation cores on the i386 Linux and Windows ports.

Tons and tons of internal core changes were made to make the app way better than before, and work on more platforms than before.

Unfortunately, since the Windows port is radically different than every other port of the tool, and no one cared to maintain the Windows port, this release will not have a Windows port. However interested parties who have the necessary skills can make a Windows port of the source. However, if you do, please send the changes back.



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How to Use

Load a Game: To load a game, select “File” > “Load Game” and navigate to the folder where your SNES ROMs are stored. Select a ROM file, and the game will begin.

Configure Controls: Open the “Input” menu to customize controls. You can map specific keys to your gamepad or keyboard.

Save/Load States: Use the “File” menu to create or load save states, which allow you to save your progress at any point during the game.

Cheat Codes: To activate cheats, go to “Cheat” > “Game Genie, Pro-Action Replay Codes” and enter your desired cheat codes.

Full Screen Mode: Switch to full-screen mode via the “Video” menu for an immersive experience.



Alternatives

ZSNES: Known for its fast performance and unique interface, ZSNES is another classic SNES emulator. However, it’s older and may have fewer updates than this app.

RetroArch: A versatile multi-system emulator that uses “cores” to emulate different consoles. It has a core in RetroArch, providing additional features like shaders and recording options.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7
• Processor: 1 GHz or faster
• RAM: 512 MB
• Storage: Minimal (10 MB for emulator files + additional space for ROMs)
• Graphics: Basic integrated graphics are sufficient

PROS

• High compatibility with a vast range of SNES games.
• Simple and easy-to-navigate interface.
• Save states and cheat support for enhanced gameplay.
• Offers graphical filters to improve visuals.
• Completely free and open-source.

CONS

• Outdated interface design.
• Lacks advanced features like recording or streaming.
• Requires third-party tools for netplay.
• No built-in ROM management system.
• Limited support for new technologies like Vulkan.

Also Available: Snes9x (64-bit) and Snes9x for Mac