RetroArch
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VisitRetroArch vs ShadPS4
What both publish
| Fact | RetroArch | ShadPS4 |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The privacy policy says third-party vendors including Google use advertising cookies on some of the project’s websites. | The privacy policy says hardware, operating system, configuration, game, and version information may appear in local logs and is not automatically transmitted to the project. |
| Purpose | RetroArch is a frontend for emulators, game engines and media players that runs classic games through a graphical interface with unified settings. | shadPS4 is an early PlayStation 4 emulator written in C++. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to the forums, Discord and documentation for help. | The site directs users to Discord for help, questions, and general discussion. |
RetroArch plans
- RetroArchFree
ShadPS4 plans
- shadPS4Free
Pick RetroArch if…
RetroArch suits players who want one frontend for emulators, game engines, and media players. Its range of cores and manual controller mapping may also suit users who want to configure their setup themselves.
Pick ShadPS4 if…
ShadPS4 suits users interested in early-stage PS4 emulation who can provide their own game dumps and meet the stated hardware and operating-system requirements. It also suits contributors interested in an open-source project.