Daijishō
Daijishō is a free Android launcher for organizing and opening retro game libraries.
What Daijishō is
Daijishō is a free Android launcher for organizing and opening retro game libraries. Users set up players and platforms to launch files from selected library paths; the app does not include emulators, so those must be installed separately. Library tools include search, detailed game views, genre browsing, widgets, and RetroAchievements. Appearance can be customized with downloadable wallpaper packs and theme colors, and users can add widgets. Platform configurations can be imported from Pegasus or shared platform JSON files, or built from manually added players. Its listed connections include RetroAchievements, IGDB, RetroArch, Libretro, GitHub, and Arcade Italia DB. The maker says the app has no backend and stores basic user information on the device without sending it to the maker; third-party services may have separate privacy policies. The project is described as a closed-source, free-time side project, and its release page provides a universal-distribution APK.
Good
- Free, with no paid tiers or stated usage limits.
- Supports library import and metadata scraping.
- Offers search, detailed views, genres, and widgets.
- The maker says basic user information stays on-device.
Watch out
- Emulators are not included.
- Available for Android only.
- The maker describes the app as closed-source.
Who it suits
Daijishō suits Android users organizing retro game libraries who are comfortable installing and configuring their own emulators. It may also suit users who want to customize library appearance or import platform configurations.
Verdict
Daijishō provides library organization and launcher configuration without bundling emulators. It is most suitable for Android users prepared to choose and set up their own players.
Plans and prices
From Daijishō's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | No paid tiers or usage limits stated |
The facts
Each one read from Daijishō's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Availability
- The latest release page provides a universal-distribution APK and says it aims for universal distribution.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Code status
- The maker describes the app as currently closed-source.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Configuration
- Users can import platform configurations from Pegasus or shared platform JSON files, or create platforms from manually added players.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Customization
- Users can download wallpaper packs, choose a theme color, and add widgets.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Development
- The maker describes Daijishō as a free-time side project developed on a Retroid Pocket 2+ and Android emulators.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Emulators
- Daijishō does not come with emulators; users install their preferred emulators or apps separately.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy lists RetroAchievements, IGDB, RetroArch, Libretro, GitHub, and Arcade Italia DB among linked third-party services or APIs.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Library features
- The project describes features including game search, detailed views, genres, widgets, and RetroAchievements.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says Daijishō has no backend, keeps basic user information on the device, and does not send or share that information with the maker.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Daijishō is a retro launcher for managing retro game libraries.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker invites users to report issues or submit suggestions through the project repository.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Third-party privacy
- The maker notes that third-party APIs or websites may have their own privacy policies.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Taiwanchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Players and platforms
- Users can configure players and platforms to launch files from selected library paths.checked 28 Sep 2026
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