Lakka
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VisitLakka vs LaunchBox
What both publish
| Fact | Lakka | LaunchBox |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Lakka provides USB images and says the image is specific to the target hardware. | The installer can add desktop and Start-menu shortcuts, install or update DirectX and .NET when needed, and includes an uninstaller. |
| Support | Users can get help through the documentation, FAQ, forums, IRC, Discord, and the GitHub bug tracker. | The maker points users to technical support forums, how-to video tutorials, bug reporting, and feature requests. |
| What it does | Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a game console. | LaunchBox is a Windows game-library manager and launcher that organizes PC, storefront, and emulated games and starts them through configured applications. |
Lakka plans
- Lakka OSFree
LaunchBox plans
- Starter (Windows)Free
- StarterFree
- Regular (Windows)$30, paid once
- Regular$30, paid once
- Windows and Android bundle$35, paid once
- Bundle (Windows and Android)$35, paid once
Pick Lakka if…
Lakka suits people who want to dedicate a compatible small computer or PC to retrogaming. It is less suitable for someone who needs virtualization, dual boot, or a console with hardware included.
Pick LaunchBox if…
LaunchBox may suit players organizing PC and emulated games who want artwork and metadata alongside their collections. Android users with collections of 100 games or fewer can use its free Android app.