Xe is an emulator that allows multiple old gaming systems to be played on modern devices.
What sets Xe apart is that it is an original emulator written from scratch by a single person. It is not a collection or port of other emulators. Currently, Xe supports SG-1000, Famicom & Famicom Disk System / NES, Mark III / Master System, PC Engine & PC Engine CD-ROM2 / Turbo Grafx 16 & Turbo Grafx CD, Mega Drive & Mega CD / Genesis & Sega CD, Super Famicom / SNES, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, CPS Changer, FM Towns Marty, Game Boy & Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket & Neo Geo Pocket Color, Wonder Swan & Wonder Swan Color.
To install Xe, there are two easy methods to choose from:
Simple Install - Follow these three steps to install Xe to the system directory:
Step 1 - Login as root
Step 2 - 'make' to link the software
Step 3 - 'make install' to install Xe to the system directory
Manual Install - There are three possible installation methods to choose from:
1. Install to system directory:
- Login as root
- 'make' to link the software
- 'mkdir /usr/local/lib/xe' to create system directory
- 'mv xe rc modules manual.html /usr/local/lib/xe' to move files to system directory
- 'ln -sf /usr/local/lib/xe/xe /usr/local/bin/xe' to link binary into the system path
2. Install to user directory:
- 'make' to link the software
- 'mkdir ~/.xe' to create local directory
- 'mv xe rc modules manual.html ~/.xe' to move file to local directory
- link or move ~/.xe/xe' to your local bin directory.
Overall, Xe is an excellent emulator that is easy to install and use. With its wide range of supported systems, it's a must-have for any retro gaming enthusiast.
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