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In my opinion the ideal situation would be a backend that any developer could build a frontend to that would suit their approach. For example there are many Retroarch frontends like Highscore, EmulationStation, etc. These all suit the needs for what some person may want. Source: about 1 year ago
Replacement for the epic EmuDeck. It utilises EmulationStation. Source: over 1 year ago
I use EmulationStation on a lot of devices. It would cover what you're looking for. Other frontends I like are RetroArch and Daijisho. Source: over 1 year ago
If you want to piece meal and customize it RetroArch and Emulation Station is the way to go. Also have a robust wiki. Source: over 1 year ago
Helpful link https://emulationstation.org/. Source: over 1 year ago
I agree! I picked up [RetroPie](https://retropie.org.uk/) again during the pandemic. I'm sure many did the same haha. That's when I learned [N64 emulation is difficult](https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Optimization-for-Nintendo-64/). Well done. - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago
I would have thought a well set-up Raspberry pie running RetroPie in a nice case (e.g. https://thepihut.com/products/superpi-4-case-for-raspberry-pi-4) and a couple of decent controllers would be the best thing. Source: 6 months ago
This website has step by step instructions on how to set up a RetroPie. It is really easy. Source: 11 months ago
The most I am familiar with emulators of that era is retro pi https://retropie.org.uk/. Source: about 1 year ago
Https://retropie.org.uk/ is the official site. Source: about 1 year ago
RetroArch - RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.
Batocera.linux - Batocera.linux is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently.
LaunchBox - LaunchBox is a portable, box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, arcade cabinets, and PC Games. Download it free!
RetroBat - RETROBAT RetroBat is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer.
Playnite - Source code generated using layoutit.com
Lakka - Lakka is the official Linux distribution of RetroArch and the libretro ecosystem.