no$nes
no$nes is free Windows 32-bit software that emulates and debugs NES, Famicom Disk System, PC10 and VS systems.
What no$nes is
no$nes is free Windows 32-bit software that emulates and debugs NES, Famicom Disk System, PC10 and VS systems. The download includes the emulator, debugger and an everynes document in its help text. Games are not included, and the Famicom Disk System BIOS is omitted; that BIOS is needed only for FDS games. The listed download is no$nes v1.2, approximately 340 KBytes. The maker allows free downloading, testing and use, with optional payments through Patreon, credit card, bank transfer or bitcoin. Release notes describe PC10 and VS Unisystem emulation, rough FamicomBox emulation limited to its menu, PC gamepads, zero to four selectable NES or Famicom joypads, and about 30 special controllers and add-ons. Earlier notes list a VRAM viewer, most mappers, Famicom Disk System support and NES technical specifications. Version 1.2 adds square-pixel or PAL/NTSC aspect-ratio choices.
Good
- Free to download and use
- Includes emulator and debugger
- Supports NES and FDS
- PC10 and VS emulation
- Optional aspect-ratio choices
Watch out
- Windows 32-bit only
- Games are not included
- FDS BIOS is omitted
- FamicomBox mode lacks games
Who it suits
It suits Windows 32-bit users seeking NES-family emulation and debugging tools. Developers and enthusiasts needing controller options, mapper support or a VRAM viewer may also find it useful.
Verdict
no$nes combines emulation and debugging features in a very small Windows download. Users must supply games and, for FDS titles, the required BIOS separately.
Plans and prices
From no$nes's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| no$nes | Free | Download, test, and use for free · optional donations |
The facts
Each one read from no$nes's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Controller support
- The v1.1 release notes describe support for PC gamepads, selectable zero to four NES or Famicom joypads, and about 30 special controllers and add-ons.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Current listed version
- The download page lists no$nes v1.2 as a Windows 32-bit version, approximately 340 KBytes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Debug and development tools
- The v1.0 release notes list an emulator, debugger, VRAM viewer, most mappers, Famicom Disk System support, and NES technical specifications.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Donation options
- The maker lists Patreon monthly donations, credit card, bank transfer, and bitcoin as payment options.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Emulation coverage
- The v1.1 release notes list PC10 and VS Unisystem emulation, plus a rough FamicomBox emulation limited to its menu without games.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Included download
- The download includes the emulator, debugger, and a copy of the everynes document in help text.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- no$nes is a NES/FDS/PC10/VS emulator and debugger for Windows.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Recent version update
- The release notes date no$nes v1.2 to 23 October 2018 and list an aspect-ratio option for square pixels or real PAL/NTSC ratios.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker welcomes constructive feedback, suggestions, comments, and bug reports, and says they do not have time to answer questions about using Game Boy emulators.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Games and BIOS
- The download does not include games or the Famicom Disk System BIOS; that BIOS is required only for FDS games.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- The about page identifies Martin Korth and says he was born in Hamburg and still lives there.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Price
- The maker says the software and documents can be downloaded, tested, and used for free, with optional payment if useful.checked 4 Oct 2026