# OpenEmu

A free, open-source multi-console emulator for Mac that organizes your ROMs into one unified, box-art library — NES, SNES, Game Boy, Genesis, PS1, and more.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free, open source
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://openemu.org/
- **Available via:** GitHub, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS (OS X) 10.14.4 or later, per the developer’s site.
- **Maker:** OpenEmu

## Kitsmith's take

The easiest on-ramp to console emulation on Mac: drag a ROM in and OpenEmu identifies it, files it under the right console, and pulls in box art automatically, rather than making you configure a separate emulator core by hand. Built on top of many individual open-source emulator cores (Nestopia, Genesis Plus GX, Mednafen, and others) unified under one Mac-native interface. Requires macOS 10.14.4 or later and games you already own.

## Features

- **Unified library:** Drag in a ROM and OpenEmu identifies, organizes, and adds box art automatically.
- **Wide controller support:** Auto-maps DualShock, Switch Pro, Xbox, Wiimote, and other HID-compliant controllers.
- **Broad system coverage:** NES, SNES, Game Boy/Color/Advance, Genesis/Mega Drive, Sega CD, PC Engine, PlayStation, and more via individual emulator cores.
- **Save states & collections:** Save state at any point and group games into custom collections across consoles.

## FAQ

**Is OpenEmu free?**

Yes — free and open source.

**Does OpenEmu come with games?**

No — you supply your own ROM files from games you already own; OpenEmu only provides the emulation and library.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/openemu/