RetroArch
RetroArch is a free, open-source emulation frontend and multi-system emulator that allows users to play classic video games from dozens of platforms including Nintendo (NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64), Sega (Genesis, Dreamcast), PlayStation, arcade machines, and many others. It works by loading interchangeable emulator "cores" (plugins) for each system, making it a unified interface for retro gaming rather than requiring separate emulators for each platform. RetroArch includes features like save states, rewind functionality, shader filters for visual enhancement, and cheat support. The app is available on multiple platforms including macOS and is maintained by the libretro community.
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1 suggestionRetroArch is actively maintained and ships native Apple Silicon support. If you are running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta, update to the latest version from the official RetroArch website or the Mac App Store (if originally installed there). The native build provides better performance and battery efficiency on M-series Macs. Visit the RetroArch downloads page to get the current universal binary or arm64 build for your Mac.
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