Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Provenance | RetroPie |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The community wiki includes installation, importing, controllers, skins, saves, shaders, cheats, multiplayer, RetroAchievements, troubleshooting and contribution guides. | The project points users to RetroPie Docs for component information and frequently asked questions, and invites documentation contributions through pull requests. |
| Purpose | Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms. | RetroPie turns a Raspberry Pi or PC into a retro-gaming machine for arcade, home-console, and classic PC games. |
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
RetroPie plans
No prices published.
Pick Provenance if…
Provenance suits Apple-platform users seeking an emulator frontend for a broad range of retro systems. Users should check whether their device can handle the systems they want to run, and note that a BIOS is required.
Pick RetroPie if…
RetroPie suits people building a retro-gaming machine from a Raspberry Pi or supported PC environment. It is useful for users comfortable installing images or running a setup script and supplying their own game files.