RetroArch

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RetroArch is the universal emulation frontend that runs on virtually every platform. While not a standalone firmware, it's the backbone of most custom firmware solutions and can be installed directly on Android devices.

1.22.2

Latest Version

November 20, 2025

Last Updated

Supported Devices

Installation

1 Download the latest release from the official GitHub repository
2 Flash or extract the firmware files to a MicroSD card
3 Insert the SD card into your device and power on
4 Follow any on-screen setup instructions
5 Copy your ROM files to the appropriate folders on the SD card

Features

✓ Universal emulation frontend
✓ 100+ emulator cores
✓ Shader support
✓ RetroAchievements
✓ Netplay
✓ Rewind and fast-forward
✓ Overlay support

Version History

1.22.2 November 20, 2025 Latest

Performance improvements and new cores

View release notes →

Download

⬇ Download Latest (1.22.2) ⭐ View on GitHub

Supported Devices

AYN Odin 2 Mini AYN Retroid Pocket 5 Retroid Anbernic RG Cube Anbernic Retroid Pocket Mini Retroid Anbernic RG405M Anbernic