Emulation Front Ends

Description: RetroPie is a popular software package that allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console. It comes with a variety of emulators pre-installed and uses EmulationStation as its front-end.

Description: LaunchBox is a popular front-end for organizing and launching your games. It supports many emulators and offers a user-friendly interface with a variety of customization options.

Description: RetroArch is a versatile open-source front end that supports a wide range of emulators through its "cores." It also has a customizable interface for a great user experience.

Description: Big Box is a premium front-end built by the creators of LaunchBox. It focuses on a console-like experience with customizable themes, making it great for full-screen setups.

Description: EmulationStation is a simple but powerful front-end primarily used with Raspberry Pi systems (like RetroPie), though it can be used on Windows and Linux as well.

Description: Hyperspin is a highly customizable front-end with a rich, visually appealing interface. It is popular in arcade and retro gaming circles for its high-quality media and flexibility.

Description: RocketLauncher is a front-end that focuses on enhancing emulation setups, particularly for users who want advanced features and automation for launching emulators and games.

Description: Attract-Mode is an open-source front-end designed to be user-friendly, offering a variety of themes and easy configuration. It works well with many systems and emulators.

Description: Batocera is a Linux-based operating system with a preconfigured emulation front-end. It’s designed for single-board computers, PCs, and more, focusing on simplicity and ease of use.

Description: RecalBox is an open-source OS designed for retro gaming. It offers a simple user interface with support for a variety of emulators, running on devices like Raspberry Pi.

Description: Playnite is a free, open-source game library manager with support for emulation. It integrates emulators and ROMs seamlessly with a unified interface for both modern and retro games.