The team behind RetroAssembly have updated their ‘retro game cabinet’ for your web browser to version 3. The update adds ten classic consoles to the platform, which means you can now add and play games from the Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari Lynx, Magnavox Odyssey 2, ColecoVision, Famicom Disk System, PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16), Channel F, Game & Watch, and Philips Videopac+ to your own library.
Another key addition is the integration of the new default arcade emulator; FinalBurn Neo. This will allow for support for many more arcade games, although MAME 2003-Plus remains available for users who would prefer to use that instead (or if you just gotta play 720º).
Quality-of-Life enhancements include a highly-requested search bar in the library, so you can find what you are looking for without having to scroll through every title in your collection. Additionally, users are now able to upload custom BIOS files through the settings dialog.
If you’re new to RetroAssembly, here’s a quick rundown. RetroAssembly is a service where you can upload your ROM files and play them from within any web browser. It works much like Plex, but for games! Also, since all saves are stored in the cloud, they will automatically sync between different devices you may be playing on.
It has a very user-friendly interface that automatically downloads box art, and will let you control your games using either a keyboard or a controller. It also includes other fun features such as the ability to rewind your gameplay and resume where you left off after you’ve saved your progress.
One of the coolest things about RetroAssembly is that it allows you to host your own private instance. Users can install their own copy via Docker, which gives them total control over their game data and privacy. If you’re hosting your own version, you can follow the instructions listed on the project’s Docker Hub page to get started.
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