I just discovered how easy it is to run PS1, N64, and SNES emulators on a Chromebook and now I’m hooked. It works great with a basic controller and feels like unlocking a full gaming machine.
For those of you into retro gaming, what are your go-to emulators on Chromebook, and do you have any tips for performance or game compatibility?
I use RetroArch installed via Linux on my Chromebook, it’s a fantastic all-in-one emulator.
With cores for SNES (bsnes, Snes9x), PS1 (Beetle PSX), and N64 (Mupen64Plus), it’s super flexible. I also recommend enabling GPU acceleration in your Linux settings, it made a big difference for PS1 and N64 titles.
Also, don’t forget to turn on threaded video in RetroArch settings if you’re running into performance hiccups.