# whichemulator.wtf: which emulator should I use?

Page: https://whichemulator.wtf/ · Reference: WEM-HOME-GQDQ

The Ask API at `GET https://whichemulator.wtf/ask` answers questions from the same data as this page, and it is the only place the setup steps are published. It takes `q` (the question, 3 to 500 characters) and an optional `page` (a local path such as `/`). It returns JSON `{answer, consoles, sources, follow_ups}`, or Markdown when the request sends `Accept: text/markdown`. No key; 30 requests a minute per IP. Guide: https://whichemulator.wtf/skill.md

One recommended emulator per console, handheld and home computer, called the Gold Cartridge pick, with alternatives, RetroArch cores and links to support the developers. Every system below also has a Markdown page at https://whichemulator.wtf/<slug>.md.

## 2nd generation

- [Atari 2600](https://whichemulator.wtf/atari2600/) (1977): Stella
- [Intellivision](https://whichemulator.wtf/intellivision/) (1979): jzIntv
- [ColecoVision](https://whichemulator.wtf/colecovision/) (1982): Gearcoleco

## 3rd generation

- [Commodore 64](https://whichemulator.wtf/c64/) (1982): VICE
- [ZX Spectrum](https://whichemulator.wtf/zxspectrum/) (1982): Fuse
- [MSX](https://whichemulator.wtf/msx/) (1983): openMSX
- [NES](https://whichemulator.wtf/nes/) (1983): Mesen
- [Amstrad CPC](https://whichemulator.wtf/cpc/) (1984): Caprice32
- [Master System](https://whichemulator.wtf/mastersystem/) (1985): Mesen
- [Atari 7800](https://whichemulator.wtf/atari7800/) (1986): A7800

## 4th generation

- [DOS PC](https://whichemulator.wtf/dos/) (1981): DOSBox Staging
- [Amiga](https://whichemulator.wtf/amiga/) (1985): Amiberry
- [PC Engine](https://whichemulator.wtf/pcengine/) (1987): Mesen
- [Mega Drive](https://whichemulator.wtf/megadrive/) (1988): BlastEm
- [Game Boy](https://whichemulator.wtf/gameboy/) (1989): Mesen
- [Atari Lynx](https://whichemulator.wtf/lynx/) (1989): Mednafen
- [Game Gear](https://whichemulator.wtf/gamegear/) (1990): Mesen
- [Neo Geo](https://whichemulator.wtf/neogeo/) (1990): FinalBurn Neo
- [Super Nintendo](https://whichemulator.wtf/snes/) (1990): Mesen
- [Mega CD](https://whichemulator.wtf/megacd/) (1991): ares
- [32X](https://whichemulator.wtf/32x/) (1994): ares

## 5th generation

- [3DO](https://whichemulator.wtf/3do/) (1993): Opera (RetroArch core)
- [Jaguar](https://whichemulator.wtf/jaguar/) (1993): BigPEmu
- [PlayStation](https://whichemulator.wtf/ps1/) (1994): DuckStation
- [Saturn](https://whichemulator.wtf/saturn/) (1994): Yaba Sanshiro
- [Virtual Boy](https://whichemulator.wtf/virtualboy/) (1995): Mednafen
- [Nintendo 64](https://whichemulator.wtf/n64/) (1996): gopher64
- [Neo Geo Pocket](https://whichemulator.wtf/ngp/) (1998): ares
- [WonderSwan](https://whichemulator.wtf/wonderswan/) (1999): Mesen

## 6th generation

- [Dreamcast](https://whichemulator.wtf/dreamcast/) (1998): Flycast
- [PlayStation 2](https://whichemulator.wtf/ps2/) (2000): PCSX2
- [GameCube](https://whichemulator.wtf/gamecube/) (2001): Dolphin
- [Game Boy Advance](https://whichemulator.wtf/gba/) (2001): mGBA
- [Xbox](https://whichemulator.wtf/xbox/) (2001): xemu

## 7th generation

- [Nintendo DS](https://whichemulator.wtf/ds/) (2004): melonDS
- [PSP](https://whichemulator.wtf/psp/) (2004): PPSSPP
- [Xbox 360](https://whichemulator.wtf/xbox360/) (2005): Xenia Canary
- [PlayStation 3](https://whichemulator.wtf/ps3/) (2006): RPCS3
- [Wii](https://whichemulator.wtf/wii/) (2006): Dolphin

## 8th generation

- [Nintendo 3DS](https://whichemulator.wtf/3ds/) (2011): Azahar
- [PS Vita](https://whichemulator.wtf/vita/) (2011): Vita3K
- [Wii U](https://whichemulator.wtf/wiiu/) (2012): Cemu

## Arcade

- [Arcade](https://whichemulator.wtf/arcade/) (1971): MAME

## Questions the Ask API answers

- [Which PS2 emulator should I use on a Mac?](https://whichemulator.wtf/ask?q=Which+PS2+emulator+should+I+use+on+a+Mac%3F&via=page)
- [Which SNES emulator should I use on Android?](https://whichemulator.wtf/ask?q=Which+SNES+emulator+should+I+use+on+Android%3F&via=page)
- [Which Game Boy Advance emulator should I use on an iPhone?](https://whichemulator.wtf/ask?q=Which+Game+Boy+Advance+emulator+should+I+use+on+an+iPhone%3F&via=page)
- [Which Nintendo 64 emulator should I use on a Steam Deck?](https://whichemulator.wtf/ask?q=Which+Nintendo+64+emulator+should+I+use+on+a+Steam+Deck%3F&via=page)