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ares
Multi-system console emulation suite
by ares team
Official site: flathub.org
About ares
ares is a cross-platform, open source, multi-system emulator, focusing on accuracy and preservation. ares includes the following features:
Native multi-platform UI
Adaptive sync
Dynamic rate control
Save states
Run-ahead
Rewind and fast-forward
Pixel shaders
Color correction
6th-order IIR audio filtering
Input multi-mapping
Built-in games database
Debugger
Librashader
ares currently emulates the following hardware devices:
Aleck 64
Arcade
ColecoVision
Famicom + Famicom Disk System
Super Famicom
How to install ares
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub dev.ares.ares
- Open ares once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ares free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where ares is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install ares from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub dev.ares.ares. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is ares safe?
ares downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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