RetroArch Installation Guide: Platforms, Versions and Download Sources

RetroArch is described in the official libretro documentation as a versatile emulator that has been ported to a wide range of platforms, covering desktop computers, home consoles, handhelds and smartphones. This guide summarizes what the documentation states about supported platforms and the official download channels for Stable builds.

Platforms covered by the documentation

• The documentation describes RetroArch as running on, or having been ported to, the following platform families:
• - Desktop operating systems: Windows, macOS and Linux
• - Home consoles: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U
• - Handheld consoles: PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS
• - Smartphones: Android and iOS

Stable vs. nightly builds

The documentation organizes downloads around a Stable release channel, and the Buildbot download links it provides point to paths containing the current Stable version number. Buildbot is described as the place where the application is produced.

Official download sources

The documentation lists two download channels for the Stable release: the official RetroArch website's platforms page and the libretro Buildbot. It states that both links download from the same source, so either can be used.

• Channels named in the official documentation:
• - RetroArch website platforms page: https://www.retroarch.com/platforms.html
• - libretro Buildbot (Stable): http://buildbot.libretro.com/stable/

Store listings and who publishes them

Beyond direct downloads, the documentation lists store options for specific platforms. For Windows it names Steam and Itch.io, and for Android it names Google Play and Amazon. The documentation notes that the Google Play listing and distribution are handled by LibRetro, while the Amazon listing is handled by Gadsby, describing this split as unusual and explaining that distribution sometimes occurs outside the project's original account for technical or bureaucratic reasons.