RetroArch (SNES)

Originally known as SSNES, RetroArch has been the leading Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator for years. This Libretro front-end uses multiple top-class Libretro cores to provide the best gaming experience with whatever SNES game you want to play. 

RetroArch is a cross-platform software designed to be lightweight and portable. This open-source project can be used as a hub for many different software and applications such as media players and video games. However, RetroArch is mostly popular as a front-end for a wide range of emulators. This software is also compatible with dozens of platforms from Mac laptops to Android phones and even other gaming consoles.

Developed by Libretro Team, RetroArch uses the following Libretro cores for its SNES emulator:

1. Higan
2. Bsnes-Mercury
3. Mednafen Bsnes
4. nSide Balanced
5. Snes9x
6. Snes9x 2005
7. Snes9x 2005 Plus
8. Snes9x 2010

The wide selection of cores makes it possible to play your favorite game even better than the original console while ensuring maximum game compatibility. Different cores will also behave differently and offers a different gaming experience.

RetroArch Features

• Fully cross-platform - available on a wide array of devices
• More than 300 available Libretro cores
• Gamepad support
• Advanced savestate with convenient features
• Clean desktop-style UI
• Configurations saved separately per game and core
• Customizable resolution and layout
• Awesome graphical enhancements and dozens of shaders
• Increase resolution and HD support
• Dozens of performance tweaks to make your games run smoother
• Dynamic control for audio and video
• Supported video streaming
• Functional fast-forward and real-time rewind options
• Netplay support for supported games
• Video lag reduction
• Custom overlays
• and many more

Breathe new life into the classic games by giving them vivid colors and smoother gameplay with RetroArch. Keep in mind that this software does not come with any included games. Users must provide legal copies of the games themselves.