ares-emulator/ares

ares is a cross-platform, open source, multi-system emulator, focusing on accuracy and preservation.

GitHub repository with 1,688 stars and 185 forks.

Language: C++

Topics: emulator, near, higan, console, game, emulation, hacktoberfest

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