Provenance
8.2#1 in game boy advance emulatorsFrom $39.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
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SNESticle Revive
5.6#22 in snes emulatorsSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Provenance | SNESticle Revive |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | Building from source requires macOS 13.5 or later, Xcode 15 or later, iOS/tvOS 16 SDKs and an Apple Developer account. | Building requires PS2SDK and produces a PlayStation 2 ELF, with an ISO available through the Makefile's ISO target. |
| Purpose | Provenance is a free, open-source multi-system retro game emulator frontend for Apple platforms. | SNESticle Revive is a PlayStation 2 homebrew emulator for SNES and NES games. |
| Save states | The emulator provides save states with visual thumbnail previews and a screenshot browser. | SNES and NES cartridge save states have five slots and support USB, memory-card, MMCE, and internal-HDD storage. |
Provenance plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$3.99 a month
- Annual$39.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
SNESticle Revive 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 SNESticle Revive if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.