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Snes9x
snes9x · v1.63
5
7.0
Video game console emulator
brew install --cask snes9x 50
30-day installs
153
90-day installs
486
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Snes9x is a portable SNES emulator that allows users to play a wide range of SNES games on their Mac. It supports various hardware enhancements and is popular among retro gaming enthusiasts for its compatibility and cross-platform capabilities.
Emulates the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) console, enabling users to play SNES games on their Mac.
Maturity: The project is mature with a strong community following, though it has a significant number of open issues.
Community: There is some discussion on Hacker News, including mentions of macOS Catalina support and bug fixes, indicating active engagement with the emulator's functionality.
Pros
- + Widely used and reliable emulator for SNES games.
- + Cross-platform support, allowing use on multiple operating systems.
- + Compatibility with a wide range of SNES titles and hardware enhancements.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual updates.
- - A large number of open issues may indicate ongoing development challenges.
Community Mentions
hackernews
Sep 2020 Snes9x on macOS Catalina (2019)
hackernews
hackernews
Nov 2009 SNES9x Ported to Flash (Ed McManus)
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