bsnes

7.1easy start · #5 of 31
in SNES Emulators

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows.

bsnes is ranked #5 of 31 in SNES emulators on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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bsnes Free Free SNES emulator bsnes.org · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on SNES emulators

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Rewind: Yes
Shader support: Yes
Cheat support: Yes
Emulation format: both

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The record

Purpose: bsnes is an open-source emulator for the 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Platforms: The site lists Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS as supported platforms.
Performance controls: Its speed modes include 50%, 75%, 100%, 150%, and 200% settings while retaining smooth audio output.
Game compatibility: The features page lists Super Game Boy emulation and low-level emulation of SNES coprocessors.
Visual features: The site lists HD Mode 7 graphics with optional supersampling, OpenGL multi-pass pixel shaders, and built-in software filters.
Save tools: bsnes includes a save-state manager with screenshot previews and naming, plus undo and redo support for save states.
Controller support: The site says bsnes supports Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and PlayStation controllers.
Capture and playback: The listed features include screenshot capture and movie recording and playback.
ROM formats and patches: The features page lists 7-zip decompression and BPS and IPS soft-patching support.
Android setup: The Android guide says to install RetroArch from its official website and add the bsnes core within RetroArch.
Support: The site offers installation guides, a knowledge base, a troubleshooting guide, and email contact for assistance.
Intended users: The about page describes bsnes as being for anyone who wants to emulate a SNES on a supported platform.
Security: The homepage calls the emulator reliable and secure but does not identify a security certification or compliance standard.
Price from: Free

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Best SNES Emulators in 2026#5 of 31

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Sources

bsnes.org· checked 29 Sept 2026
bsnes.org/download· checked 29 Sept 2026
bsnes.org/install/android· checked 29 Sept 2026
bsnes.org/about/· checked 29 Sept 2026