Snes9x emulator is now available on GTK, allowing users to play SNES games with the GTK user interface.
Software Review: snes9x-gtk
If you're a big fan of Super Nintendo games, you'll probably love snes9x-gtk. This is a GTK port of the popular Snes9x emulator that comes with a full-featured GUI, netplay, controller support, and even OpenGL and Xvideo rendering. It's a great way to play all your favorite SNES titles on your computer.
One thing to note is that it's not the easiest program to install. You'll need to build it from source, which means you'll need to be comfortable working with patches and configuring options. However, if you're experienced with these sorts of things, it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
To build from patch, simply extract the patch tarball over your copy of the Snes9x source and run the patch and autoconf commands. To build from source, run the configure script with the appropriate flags. You may need to specify some pkg-config paths if you're experiencing errors.
Once you've built the program, you can use the GUI to play your games. If you can't find an option in the GUI, you can use command-line arguments as you normally would in the Unix port.
One thing to keep in mind is that there are some issues with joystick support. Previously, this port used libjsw for joystick support, but it has since switched to SDL. If you've calibrated your joystick on your current boot, you may need to restart your system as libjsw can mess with your kernel joystick calibration on Linux.
Overall, snes9x-gtk is a great emulator that's worth checking out if you're a fan of Super Nintendo games. While it may take some effort to install, it's a powerful program that lets you relive all your favorite childhood memories.
If you're a big fan of Super Nintendo games, you'll probably love snes9x-gtk. This is a GTK port of the popular Snes9x emulator that comes with a full-featured GUI, netplay, controller support, and even OpenGL and Xvideo rendering. It's a great way to play all your favorite SNES titles on your computer.
One thing to note is that it's not the easiest program to install. You'll need to build it from source, which means you'll need to be comfortable working with patches and configuring options. However, if you're experienced with these sorts of things, it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
To build from patch, simply extract the patch tarball over your copy of the Snes9x source and run the patch and autoconf commands. To build from source, run the configure script with the appropriate flags. You may need to specify some pkg-config paths if you're experiencing errors.
Once you've built the program, you can use the GUI to play your games. If you can't find an option in the GUI, you can use command-line arguments as you normally would in the Unix port.
One thing to keep in mind is that there are some issues with joystick support. Previously, this port used libjsw for joystick support, but it has since switched to SDL. If you've calibrated your joystick on your current boot, you may need to restart your system as libjsw can mess with your kernel joystick calibration on Linux.
Overall, snes9x-gtk is a great emulator that's worth checking out if you're a fan of Super Nintendo games. While it may take some effort to install, it's a powerful program that lets you relive all your favorite childhood memories.
What's New
Version 77: N/A