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EmulationStation

a graphical emulator front-end

LaunchBox

LaunchBox is a portable, box-art-based games database and launcher for DOSBox, emulators, arcade cabinets, and PC Games. Download it free!
  • EmulationStation Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-10-20
  • LaunchBox Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-09-30

EmulationStation

Categories
  • Gaming
  • Gaming Tools
  • Emulators
  • Online Games
Website emulationstation.org  

LaunchBox

Categories
  • Gaming
  • Gaming Tools
  • Online Games
  • Games
  • Emulators
  • App Launcher
Website launchbox-app.com  

EmulationStation videos

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Playing Classic Games with EmulationStation & RetroArch

LaunchBox videos

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The Best Emulation Frontend For Windows? - LaunchBox / Big Box

More videos:

  • Review - LaunchBox - Review and Setup Guide!
  • Review - LaunchBox Review and Setup

Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to EmulationStation and LaunchBox)

EmulationStation

LaunchBox

Gaming
28 28%
Gaming
72% 72
Emulators
28 28%
Emulators
72% 72
Gaming Tools
30 30%
Gaming Tools
70% 70
Online Games
100 100%
Online Games
0% 0

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Reviews

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LaunchBox Reviews

Best Free Game Launcher for Windows PC
The initially DOSBox emulator front end, LaunchBox, has integrated more features to its stacks. It allows you to play previously downloaded games. LaunchBox is pretty flexible, you can set the settings as well as customize it as per your likes.
Source: www.thewindowsclub.com
5 best game launcher software for Windows PC
The software is partnered with EmuMovies so that you can quickly add associated box art, fan art, logos, screenshots and videos to your game database. LaunchBox will also find all associated metadata of title, genre, release, platform, etc.
Source: windowsreport.com
The Three best Windows game launcher software to organize your game library
This software is compatible with Windows platforms from Vista on, and the publisher hints there might also be future Mac and Linux versions. LaunchBox has a freeware and Premium version with extra customization options and a Big Box Mode. The Premium version of the software is currently retailing at $20. LaunchBox is comparable to Photon Game Manager as it enables users to...
Source: zobuz.com
Top 6 best launcher games to launch and organize PC games
Depending on the launcher, LaunchBox may not find your game. Therefore you need to add it manually. However, if you are looking for a launcher that can handle Pitfall as well as the latest Tom Clancy game, Launchbox is worth considering.
Source: tipsmake.com

Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, EmulationStation seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 13 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

EmulationStation mentions (13)

  • Anyone using a launcher?
    In my opinion the ideal situation would be a backend that any developer could build a frontend to that would suit their approach. For example there are many Retroarch frontends like Highscore, EmulationStation, etc. These all suit the needs for what some person may want. Source: 11 months ago
  • SteamDeck Windows 11 Guide - Installed Win 11 on the SteamDeck and don't know what to do next? This is for you.
    Replacement for the epic EmuDeck. It utilises EmulationStation. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Is there a user interface that will load all roms from NES up through GameCube?
    I use EmulationStation on a lot of devices. It would cover what you're looking for. Other frontends I like are RetroArch and Daijisho. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Gifting an old pc to my handicapped grandson.
    If you want to piece meal and customize it RetroArch and Emulation Station is the way to go. Also have a robust wiki. Source: about 1 year ago
  • First ever “setup” im very poor
    Helpful link https://emulationstation.org/. Source: over 1 year ago
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LaunchBox mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of LaunchBox yet. Tracking of LaunchBox recommendations started around Mar 2021.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing EmulationStation and LaunchBox, you can also consider the following products

RetroArch - RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players.

Batocera.linux - Batocera.linux is an open-source and completely free retro-gaming distribution that can be copied to a USB stick or an SD card with the aim of turning any computer/nano computer into a gaming console during a game or permanently.

Playnite - Source code generated using layoutit.com

RetroBat - RETROBAT RetroBat is a software distribution designed for emulation and to be the easiest way to enjoy your game collection on your Windows computer.

OpenEmu - Console and Arcade video game emulator for macOS.

HyperSpin - HyperSpin is an animated arcade frontend for Windows for use on Home Arcade Machines.

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