Batocera

batocera.org

What it is

Batocera Linux is a free, open-source retro-gaming distribution that can turn a computer or nano computer into a gaming console.

From batocera.org's own pages, read 5 Oct 2026.

Batocera LinuxFree, open-source retro-gaming distribution · requires compatible hardware and user-provided games/BIOS for many systemsFree

As github.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026.

Data plate

Price: Free to use
Free plan: Yes
Free trial: No
Runs on: Linux, self-hosted
Open source: No
Website: batocera.org
Boot and install: It can be copied to a USB stick or SD card and used without modifying the computer, or installed permanently.
Compatibility limit: Batocera focuses on retro gaming and says it will not implement emulators for current-generation consoles.
Content downloader: The built-in content downloader offers freely distributed ROMs, bezels, music themes, and other enhancements, with package management handled by pacman.
Emulation: Batocera supports many consoles, platforms, emulators, and emulation-related applications.
Front end: Its front end uses a modified version of EmulationStation.
Integrations: The documentation lists Kodi, RetroAchievements, The Bezel Project, Syncthing, NAS storage, and a web server among available features or integrations.
Online play: Batocera includes Netplay documentation for playing supported games with other users.
Security: Batocera says it is not designed as a secure operating system and warns users not to expose it to the open internet; its security option can change the root password and require credentials for…
Checked: 5 Oct 2026

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