ares-emulator
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Description:
Cross-platform, multi-system emulator, focusing on accuracy and preservation
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 146@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: emulator gaming retro multi-system preservation
Install: brew install --cask ares-emulator
About:
ares-emulator is a comprehensive, cross-platform emulator that supports a wide array of classic gaming systems, including NES, SNES, Genesis, and PlayStation. It prioritizes hardware accuracy and preservation, making it a top choice for enthusiasts and researchers. The software provides a unified interface for managing and playing titles from disparate consoles.
Key Features:
  • Supports over 30 classic gaming systems
  • High-accuracy hardware emulation
  • Unified graphical user interface
  • Netplay functionality for multiplayer
  • Real-time save states and rewind
Use Cases:
  • Playing archived retro video games with high fidelity
  • Preserving and researching legacy console hardware behavior
Alternatives:
  • RetroArch – Uses a 'core' system; ares provides a single unified application.
  • OpenEmu – macOS exclusive; ares is cross-platform.
Version History
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Aug 26, 2025 9:35pm 146 0 VERSION_BUMP eb61d4ff