Until we get an all-inclusive app like Mac users have in OpenEMU, it seems we're stuck mashing up multiple emulators separately or using Libreto/RetroArch to set things up on our own. PC users have been begging for a nice emulation setup with a competent GUI for years, but it seems that our dreams may soon become reality.
There is a nice frontend in the works for PC users called Snowflake. It is actively being worked on [you can contribute to the project via GitHub], and definitely a project to keep an eye on as there is an alpha version slated to be released sometime soon.
There is also a frontend project for those who use RetroArch called Phoenix. The link goes to their GitHub repository where you can follow or contribute to the progress, but it also hasn't been officially released yet.
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[–] OctoPussInBoots 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) ago
LaunchBox is pretty much the Windows version of OpenEMU. It works great for me.
[–] WhyWasIHere 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) ago
I'm using EmulationStation as a frontend for Libretro. It's only navigable via gamepad, but since I use one to play my emulated games anyway, it works just fine for my purposes. Writing the config files is a pain, though, especially with the Windows shell to contend with. I'm currently between environment-breaking bugs though, so I'm happy for now.
[–] Lateralus 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) ago
I just joined this subverse to ask specifically about an openEMU alternative for PC.
On one hand, thank you! Those options seem like they are going to be exactly what I was wanting,
On the other hand, I am impatient and I want them now!
Have an upvoat!
[–] sharpfork 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) ago
When you say PC I assume you mean the hardware and not specifically windows. Give the laka live USB stick a try. It is openelec with the nice new retroarch ui.
[–] OldSchoolRPGs 0 points 0 points 0 points (+0|-0) ago
I didn't realize I wanted a frontend until I saw this post. It would certainly make gaming from the couch a lot easier.
[–] EffinT [S] 0 points 1 points 1 points (+1|-0) ago
Yep. Every time OpenEMU comes up there are the inevitable, "Mac-only?? WTF??" posts. I thought this might help give some hope to PC end-users waiting on a viable alternative, and encourage those with the skills to contribute to help with the development.