Retropa
Supported systems
Explore the emulator cores behind Retropa, the systems each one supports, and direct links to their upstream projects, all in one place.
Free to download. Optional in-app purchases. iOS 18 or later.
ROMs and BIOS files are not included. Import only content you are entitled to use.
Arcade CPS I · CPS II · CPS III · Neo Geo · PGM · M92 PlusArcade cores, premium skins and advanced filters require Retropa Plus. See local prices and available plans in the app. Arcade emulator for iPhone and iPadSystem families and format coverage
| Supported systems | Available cores | ROM formats |
|---|---|---|
| Game BoyGB | mGBA / SkyEmu / SameBoy / JGenesis | .gb |
| Game Boy ColorGBC | mGBA / SkyEmu / SameBoy / JGenesis | .gbc |
| Game Boy AdvanceGBA | mGBA / SkyEmu / JGenesis / Ares | .gba |
| Nintendo DSDS | SkyEmu | .nds |
| NESNES | RusticoNES / TetaNES / JGenesis | .nes .fds .nsf .nsfe .unf .unif |
| Super NESSNES | LakeSnes / JGenesis | .sfc .smc .fig .swc .bs .st |
| Master SystemSMS | JGenesis | .sms |
| Game GearGG | JGenesis | .gg |
| Mega DriveMD | JGenesis | .md .smd |
| GenesisGEN | JGenesis | .gen |
| WonderSwanWS | Ares | .ws |
| WonderSwan ColorWSC | Ares | .wsc |
| Neo Geo PocketNGP | Ares | .ngp |
| Neo Geo Pocket ColorNGPC | Ares | .ngpc .ngc |
| ZIP / RetroPackZIP | mGBA / SkyEmu / SameBoy / RusticoNES / TetaNES / LakeSnes / JGenesis / Ares | .zip .retropack |
Each core, with clear support details
mGBA Retropa 
SkyEmu Retropa 
SameBoy Retropa 
RusticoNES Retropa 
TetaNES Retropa 
LakeSnes Retropa 
JGenesis Retropa 
Ares Retropa RetroArch Filter Support
Bring across RetroArch shader chains, including .slang and .slangp presets, and switch between them without stopping the game.
Delta Skin Compatibility
Import Delta .deltaskin packages directly, and keep the layout usable whether you hold the device upright or sideways.