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nestopia · v1.4.5

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Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) emulator

brew install --cask nestopia
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Nestopia is a feature-rich, open-source NES emulator known for its accuracy and performance. It supports a wide range of NES games and is maintained with active development, making it a reliable choice for retro gaming enthusiasts.

Emulates the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console, allowing users to play classic NES games on modern devices.

Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance, a strong community, and regular updates.

Community: Limited recent discussion found, with mentions from older Hacker News posts about its iOS port.

Pros

  • + Open-source and actively maintained
  • + High accuracy and performance in emulation
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - No auto-updates via Homebrew cask
  • - Interface may not be as modern as newer emulators
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GPL-2.0
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C++Last commit: Feb 28, 2026

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