RETROBAT

RetroBat is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer. The supplied EmulationStation interface is fully functional and highly customizable. You can run all your games from it and search online for visuals to enhance the presentation of your collection.

RetroBat allows you to download, update and configure the most renowned emulators directly from the interface. You will discover or rediscover the best games designed for consoles, arcades and computers released to date.

No need to get lost in the options of a multitude of software, all the important options are integrated in the same unified interface.

With RetroBat, you save time that you can use to play!

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Minimum requirements

To work properly, the following requirements must be met.

OS :
Windows 8.1 64 Bits, Windows 10 64 Bits, Windows 11 64 Bits

Processor :
CPU with SSE2 support. 3 GHz and Dual Core, not older than 2008 is highly recommended.

Graphics :
– If you want to use emulators such as Dolphin, PCSX2, RPCS3 etc.. you need a modern graphics card that supports Direct3D 11.1 / OpenGL 4.4 / Vulkan

Software :
– VC++ Redistributables (both 32 & 64 bits)
– DirectX

Pad :
You need one or more pads (See recommended controllers)

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Compatible systems

systemes compatibles retrobat
  • 3DO
  • AMSTRAD CPC
  • ATARI 800 / 2600 / 5200 / ST
  • ATARI LYNX
  • ATARI JAGUAR
  • AMIGA 500 / 1200
  • Commodore Computers
  • Colecovision
  • PC-ENGINE / CD
  • SUPERGRAFX
  • PC-FX
  • NINTENDO NES
  • SUPER NINTENDO
  • NINTENDO 64
  • N64DD
  • GAMECUBE
  • WII
  • WIIU
  • GAMEBOY / GAMEBOY COLOR
  • GAMEBOY ADVANCE
  • NINTENDO DS / 3DS
  • Pokemon Mini
  • SEGA MASTER SYSTEM
  • SEGA GENESIS / CD / 32x
  • SEGA SATURN
  • SEGA DREAMCAST
  • SEGA GAMEGEAR
  • WONDERSWAN / COLOR
  • NEO-GEO
  • NEO-GEO CD
  • NEO-GEO POCKET / COLOR
  • SONY PLAYSTATION
  • SONY PLAYSTATION 2
  • SONY PLAYSTATION 3
  • SONY PSP
  • PS Vita
  • ODYSSEY² – VIDEOPAC
  • PHILIPS CD-I
  • ARCADE (MAME, FBA)
  • CPS Systems
  • LaserDics
  • SEGA Arcade Systems
  • ATOMISWAVE
  • TeknoParrot
  • PC GAMES
  • MS-DOS
  • Scumm VM
  • MSX, MSX2
  • XBOX
  • XBOX 360
  • Solarus
  • Apple II
  • Apple II GS
  • M.U.G.E.N
  • LÖVE
  • LUTRO
  • OpenBOR
  • EasyRPG
  • NEC PC-88
  • PINBALL FX3
  • VISUAL PINBALL
  • FUTURE PINBALL
  • FLASH GAMES
  • LCD Games
  • KODI MEDIA PLAYER
  • …