RetroArch Alternatives
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vivify video
Start with free credits, create AI images and videos, edit with references, and …
Both in Retro & Emulation
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Nintendo Switch
Hybrid home/portable console with detachable Joy-Cons and massive game library
Both in Gaming Platforms
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Dolphin
Official website of Dolphin, the GameCube and Wii emulator
Both in Retro & Emulation
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Cemu
Wii U game emulator for PC
Both in Retro & Emulation
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FCEUX
Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom Disk System emulator
Both in Retro & Emulation
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PCem
Low-level x86 emulator for running vintage operating systems
Both in Retro & Emulation
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Twitch
Watch live streams and the best highlights across Twitch categories like Just Ch…
Both in Gaming Platforms
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Microsoft Windows Phone OS
Windows Phone emulator for app development
Both in Retro & Emulation
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PlayStation Store
Official online store for PlayStation games and content.
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Nintendo eShop
Shop at the Nintendo Store for exclusive Nintendo merchandise, video games in di…
Both in Gaming Platforms
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Battle.net
Secure online gaming and account management
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Humble Bundle
Pay what you want for curated digital bundles
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Xbox Series X
Next-generation gaming console with 4K and HDR capabilities
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Steam Deck
Portable handheld gaming console for PC games
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Nintendo Wii U
Home video game console with tablet-like controller
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PlayStation Vita
Portable handheld gaming console with Wi-Fi connectivity
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Nintendo 3DS XL
Handheld gaming console with enhanced features and controls
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Game Boy Advance SP
We've taken everything you love about Game Boy Advance, dreamed up a set of irre…
Both in Gaming Platforms
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Xbox Series S
Next-gen gaming console with up to 120 FPS
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PlayStation VR
Live the game with PlayStation®VR and explore incredible virtual reality worlds,…
Both in Gaming Platforms
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