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MAME v0.263 Updated

Andrew Lee on 14 Mar 2024
  • 531MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 28 Feb 2024
  • Suggested by Andrew Lee

MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator) is a hardware emulator that enables you to play many ancient, long-lost mostly arcade games and even some newer ones.

Category:
Runs on:Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
Unicode support: Yes
License: GNU GPLv2
How to extract: Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch mame64.exe.

Note: This is just the emulator. You need ROMs which are the actual games to play. You can find a few on MAME's homepage, but you'll need to search online for game ROMs. Put game files in the "roms" directory of MAME, then launch MAME.
What's new? See: https://www.mamedev.org/
Latest comments
a on 2011-02-01 02:16

latest version is 0.141

Wolfghost on 2011-02-01 18:10

>a Updated ;)

bitcoin on 2019-03-28 17:47

brings back good memories - Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, etc

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DxWnd v2.06.01

SYSTEM on 11 Jan 2024
  • 19MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 8 Jan 2024
  • Suggested by Special

DxWnd lets you run many applications that default to fullscreen in a window, ideal for games. The program is a Win32 "hooker" program that intercepts and alters the behavior of window messages and APIs. It picks up events and injects code into the configured tasks to run fullscreen programs in a windowed environment while maintaining expected behavior.

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
License: GPL
How to extract:
  1. Download the RAR package and extract to a folder of your choice.
  2. Launch dxwnd.exe.
What's new?
    fix: [cpulimit.cpp createproc.cpp kernel32.cpp] fixed IgnoreScheduler shim emulation
    fix: [ddraw.cpp opengl.cpp] fixed hot-patch hooking using a final commit
    fix: [ddraw.cpp] fixed flipchain handling when backbuffer surfaces are added at later time (fixes "Alchemist")
    add: [dinput.cpp, GUI] added tracking of dinput mouse position
    add: [dinput.cpp] added SHAREDMOUSE flaf, needed for "Poska Goola"
    add: [dxhook.c xbox2kbd] added XBOX2KEYBOARD key remapper
    add: [dxwcore.cpp] more error logging in mixer emulation
    add: [kernel32.cpp] added CDHACK flag
    fix: [hd3d.cpp] proper cursor position scaling in IDirect3DDevice8/9 cursor methods
    fix: [kernel32.cpp] fixed directory attributes in Win95 emulation
    fix: [kernel32.cpp] handling of LoadLibrary calls on files in fake devices
    fix: [kernel32.cpp] fixed bugged DISABLEDELETE flag condition
    add: [kernel32.cpp] added wrappers for FindFirstFileExA/W calls
    add: [mciwrapper.cpp] improved logging
    fix: [mciwrapper.cpp] fixed id reservation for widechar mci calls
    fix: [mciwrapper.cpp] handling of MCI_WHERE and MCI_PUT messages for video stretching
    fix: [msvcrt.cpp] fixed bugged log message potentially throwing exceptions
    add: [msvfw.cpp] added video stretching handling in drawDibDraw wrapper
    add: [sdl.cpp] added tracing wrappers for SDL_SetWindowGrab SDL_SetWindowResizeable SDL_SetRelativeMouseMode
    add: [shell32.cpp] added tracing wrappers for IsDirty, Save and SaveCompleted methods
    fix: [user32.cpp] fixed (again) SetTopWindow wrapper. Needed to run "Monopoly Junior"
    add: [user32.cpp] added tracing #ifdef-ed wrappers for Get/SetPropA/W calls
Latest comments
Special on 2017-03-25 17:18

Who are you? Like if gho the main guy behind DxWnd move over to Github, only then I would consider it an "official" repo, but other wise it seems pretty unofficial to me when a random person sets one up.

What are some of your contributions to DxWnd? Why didn't gho set it up instead?

refack on 2017-04-22 14:53

@Special, I'm just helping gho with the "mechanics" of the mirror. He owns and approves the mirror.

Midas on 2017-07-04 10:04

Tip: no help files are included in recent builds, so it is advised you grab v2_04_10 from Sourceforge which has the most up to date files.

BTW, the GitHub repository mentioned above by refack is currently empty.

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FCEUX v2.6.5

lwc on 5 May 2023
  • 4MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 7 Feb 2023
  • Suggested by PowerCat

FCEUX is a games emulator for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Famicom, Famicom Disk System (FDS), and Dendy. It supports NTSC (USA/JPN), PAL (European), and NTSC-PAL Hybrid modes.

Note that to actually play any game with FCEUX you will need ROM images in one of the supported formats, not included with the download.

Category:
Runs on:WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
License: GNU GPLv2
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch fceux.exe
What's new? See:
https://fceux.com/web/version.html
Latest comments
ChemZ on 2011-04-29 15:05

This program is now called FCEUX, and version is at 2.1.4a (older version still available on website).

"The concept behind FCEUX is to merge elements from FCEU Ultra, FCEU rerecording, FCEUXD, FCEUXDSP, FCEUXDSP CE, and FCEU-mm into a single branch of FCEU."

http://fceux.com/web/home.html

Not sure about portability though...

Loner on 2012-04-19 17:46

For those of us who check these pages every day to see whats new, this program isn't categorized but from what I've read, I "assume" its a game. The description is very vague to those of us uninitiated.

thepiney on 2012-04-19 22:24

It's really not a game but an emulator similar to Mame and others. You add ROM files and you can play older games on your PC. In this case it's an emulator for NES and Famicom based games.

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Stella v6.7

lwc on 27 Jul 2022
  • 13MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 13 Jun 2022
  • Suggested by Magibon

Stella is a multi-platform Atari 2600 VCS emulator, allowing you to play Atari 2600 games.

Category:
Runs on:Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
License: GNU GPLv2
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Stella.exe from inside the 32-bit or the 64-bit folder with the argument:
Stella.exe -baseinappdir
OR
Stella.exe -basedir configfolder (replace configfolder with a name of your choice).
What's new? See:
https://stella-emu.github.io/changelog.html

Kawaks v1.65

billon on 5 Feb 2020
  • 736KB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 1 May 2016
  • Suggested by Fluffy

Kawaks is an emulator for two arcade systems: Capcom's CPS1/CPS2 and SNK's Neo-Geo. The program includes per-ROM control setup, a variety of different display and sound options, netplay capabilities, demo recording, and more.

Note: To actually play any game with Kawaks, you will need the proper ROM zips. Neo-Geo support requires additional BIOS roms.

Category:
Runs on:Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application Folder
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the ZIP package with multi-volume 7z package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch WinKawaks.exe.
What's new? See:
http://cps2shock.emu-france.info/
Latest comments
jade on 2010-12-07 13:45

dowload dont work

I am Baas on 2010-12-07 14:36

@jade
Entry updated, thanks.

bitcoin on 2020-02-05 14:29

apparently is at v1.65 now

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DOSBox v0.74-3

lwc on 1 Apr 2023
  • 4MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 26 Jun 2019
  • Suggested by Rob Loach

DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, modem etc. that are necessary for running many old DOS programs and games incompatible with any modern OS.

Alternatively, Portable DOSBox is also available.

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? No
Unicode support: No
License: GNU GPLv2
How to extract:
  1. Download the installer and extract using an extractor (like 7-Zip) to a folder of your choice
  2. [Optional] Delete uninstall.exe
  3. Create an empty file called dosbox.conf
  4. When run from another folder, launch DOSBox.exe -conf "[application folder]\dosbox.conf"
What's new? See:
https://sourceforge.net/p/dosbox/news/
Latest comments
Smurflover on 2011-02-01 14:10

Frontend and easier config can be found here http://dfendreloaded.sourceforge.net/

a on 2011-02-01 19:54

Smurf, that looks sweet, if it is portable I suggest this be added to database. (possibly as a replacement?)

There's a note:
D-Fend Reloaded may be installed in a portable operation mode (for USB-Sticks etc.).

My eyes lit up when I read that.

SYSTEM on 2011-07-17 09:39

I have updated the extraction instructions. Chris Morgan had pointed out that DOSBox is not portable if launched without any command-line switches.

http://portableapps.chrismorgan.info/irc/logs/?t=2011-07-16#T16-58-39

Thanks Chris. :)

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D-Fend Reloaded v1.4.4

lwc on 12 Mar 2019

The program provides an easy, graphical environment for DOSBox (which runs a wide variety of DOS-based games on and programs modern hardware), helping with the management of program details such as configuration and tweaking.

The program also includes helpful configuration files and pre-sets for a variety of popular DOS games.
DOSBox is included in the installation.

Category:
Runs on:Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8
Writes settings to: Application folder
Stealth: ? Yes
License: GPL
How to extract:
  1. Download and run the installer
  2. Select "Custom installation" and then "Portable mode" in the installer and extract to a folder of your choice
  3. Launch DFend.exe
Note: A PortableApps.com installer is also available. On the Download page, look in the "Other packages" section under "Other installation packages."
What's new?
  • All path names in conf files stored in archive files are made relaltive.
Latest comments
smaragdus on 2014-04-02 22:37

Great tool! Using it now I can play my favourite DOS game BlockOut by California Dreams on my Widnows 8 system.

smaragdus on 2014-07-01 08:25

D-Fend Reloaded 1.4.0 is out.

Checker on 2014-07-01 14:41

@ smaragdus: Thanks ... and updated ;)

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GameBox v1.2

webfork on 12 Dec 2016
  • 4MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 26 Jun 2012
  • Suggested by pablorrr

GameBox is a tool to play and organize flash games without a web browser. Putting .SWF files into the "games" folder will make the program recognize them. Comes with 5 games.

Main site is offline. Linking to archive.org mirror.

Category:
Runs on:Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7
Writes settings to: None
Dependencies: Adobe Flash Player
Stealth: ? Yes
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the RAR package and extract (using a program like PeaExtractor) to a folder of your choice. Launch gamebox.exe.
Latest comments
smaragdus on 2015-02-14 00:59

The official web-site has a new address:
http://digitalblast.net76.net/

webfork on 2015-02-14 15:58

Thanks for the note, smaragdus

webfork on 2015-02-15 19:11

lol ... like a day later and I'm getting 404 messages. Sigh.

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RPGui v1.0.1

lwc on 5 May 2023
  • 4MB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 4 Oct 2006
  • Suggested by Firewrath

RPGui is a tool for pen-and-paper RPGs that allows gaming sessions to be conducted over the internet, with the DM/GM serving as host and players joining. The interface is simple and gets the job done, allowing the DM/GM to perform "hidden" dice rolls, conduct narratives and even speak through NPC's without clutter and confusion to the players. Also included is support for custom maps and tokens.

Note: The application website is offline, so I have made the copy supplied by Firewrath available for direct download.

Category:
Runs on:Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP
Writes settings to: Application Folder
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch RPGui.exe.
Latest comments
Long.knight on 2009-10-13 06:08

Can anyone tell me where it can be found? Maybe put it up on dropload or something? I realy want to give it a try...

thanks Much
-Just another
--Long Knight

Firewrath on 2011-01-01 16:13

The link above that X posted, actually has nothing to do with the RPGui program. (Sorry X,)

And for anyone interested in this, if you have .Net 3.5 installed on your PC, I recommend getting TTopRPG instead, the forum topic for it is here:
http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7639

SYSTEM on 2011-05-17 09:26

X's comment has been removed.

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CPU Speed Adjuster v0.8

lwc on 5 May 2023
  • 26KB (uncompressed)
  • Released on 1 Jan 2004
  • Suggested by AlephX

CPU Speed Adjuster (aka Slow) lets modern PCs get slower, in order to play old programs and games at a reasonable speed. CPU usage can be limited to a certain percentage.

Category:
Runs on:Win98 / WinXP
Writes settings to: None, but it is not stealth.
License: Freeware
How to extract: Download the EXE to a folder of your choice. Launch slow.exe.
Latest comments
Daven on 2008-10-16 13:06

The link is broken. He's pulled all his files off and nothing is there. Too bad.

Terri on 2009-05-20 01:21

Cool concept. WIll sure to try it out. :)

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