RETROAPP / GUIDES
Retro gaming guides. Start with your next question.
Organize your ROM library, understand BIOS files, set up your console, and keep your saves safe. Choose a guide in English or French.
Guides en français
Installer un émulateur PS1 sur Windows en 2026
Guide français : dump du BIOS, dossier RetroApp ou DuckStation, format de disque, et première sauvegarde. Sans lien de téléchargement de BIOS ni de jeux.
Lire le guide →Jouer à des jeux rétro en ligne avec des amis
Même dump, même version, pas de rewind pendant la partie. Comment ouvrir une session RetroApp et éviter la désynchronisation.
Lire le guide →Fichiers BIOS : quels émulateurs en ont besoin et où les mettre
La PS1 a besoin d'un BIOS, la SNES non. Guide français : quelles consoles exigent un dump, quels fichiers utiliser, et où les placer dans RetroArch ou RetroApp.
Lire le guide →Sauvegardes, rewind et avance rapide : comment les régler
Différence entre sauvegarde interne, save state, rewind et avance rapide. Raccourcis RetroArch, dossiers RetroApp, et ce qu'il ne faut pas activer en netplay.
Lire le guide →Organiser ses ROMs sur PC : dossiers, doublons et sauvegardes
Une méthode pour classer vos jeux rétro sur Windows, conserver les fichiers multidisques et protéger vos sauvegardes avant d’importer la collection dans RetroApp.
Lire le guide →Guides in English
SNES games worth revisiting
Explore Super Nintendo games and their genres before building your library.
Read the guide →Nintendo 64 games worth revisiting
Find Nintendo 64 classics, from adventure games to local multiplayer.
Read the guide →Game Boy Advance games worth revisiting
Explore portable RPGs, platformers, and strategy games for your GBA collection.
Read the guide →Set up a PS1 emulator on Windows
Get started with PlayStation game files, BIOS, settings, and saves.
Read the guide →Retro RPGs to rediscover
Find a starting point among classic role-playing games.
Read the guide →PlayStation 2 games worth revisiting
Explore PS2 games and the setup needed to play them on a computer.
Read the guide →How to play Game Boy on PC
Learn the basics of Game Boy files, controls, and saves.
Read the guide →Free Windows emulators compared
Understand dedicated emulators, frontends, and the setup each approach involves.
Read the guide →PS1 BIOS File: Which One You Need and Where to Put It
Which PS1 BIOS file matches your region, where DuckStation, RetroArch, and RetroApp look for it, and the errors that stop a game from booting.
Read the guide →PS2 BIOS Files Explained: What PCSX2 and RetroApp Need
How PS2 BIOS dumps differ from PS1, which SCPH file to use, where to place them, and why a missing BIOS is not the same as a bad ISO.
Read the guide →RetroArch Save States: Slots, Rewind, and Fast-Forward
RetroArch hotkeys for save states and load states, how rewind differs from a memory card, and how to turn fast-forward on without breaking netplay.
Read the guide →Emulator Shaders: CRT, LCD, and When to Turn Them Off
What RetroArch slang shaders actually do, which presets are worth it, and when a shader costs more than it helps on PS1, SNES, and handhelds.
Read the guide →RetroApp vs LaunchBox (2026) - SPYRO build
Classic emulators require hours of config. Génésis, SPYRO’s proprietary engine, runs your games with zero setup and native shaders.
Read the guide →How to Play Retro Games Online With Friends in 2026
A practical setup guide to play PS1, SNES, and N64 online without spending your evening on network troubleshooting.
Read the guide →25 Best PS1 Games You Can Play Right Now (2026 Guide)
From Final Fantasy VII to Klonoa, the definitive list of PlayStation 1 games worth playing today with modern emulation.
Read the guide →How to Set Up Save States, Rewind & Fast-Forward in Any Emulator
Save states, rewind, and fast-forward make retro gaming better. Here's how they work and how to set them up.
Read the guide →BIOS Files Explained: Which Emulators Need Them & Where to Put Them
PS1 needs a BIOS, SNES doesn't. Here's a clear guide to which emulators need BIOS files and where to put them.
Read the guide →How to Organize Your ROM Collection on Windows
Organize retro game folders, identify duplicate versions, keep multi-disc files together, and back up saves before importing your ROM collection into RetroApp.
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