Status of RetroArch in the last 24 hours
81%
server status
15
countries
111ms
Response time
ping service
In Isnotdown, you will be able to instantly check if RetroArch works perfectly, or on the contrary, if it is registering some type of problem to offer its services.
Service
$bash
The RetroArch service appears to be working!
Frequent failures of RetroArch
If you're still experiencing graphical glitches, with a game open, go to “Quick Menu -> Options -> Renderer (Restart)” and select “Software” or “Hardware (Auto),” restarting Retroarch after trying each one.
There are more than 100 alternatives to RetroArch for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and BSD.
The best alternative is Lutris, which is both free and Open Source.
Other great apps like RetroArch are PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac, Snes9x, ePSXe and GameHub.
RetroArch is available on Steam for Windows and SteamOS/Linux (see here).
RetroArch is available on the Windows Package Manager for Windows 10/11 (see here).
RetroArch is available on the Google Play Store for regular Android devices (see here).
A Plus version with additional features is also available here.
Running ROM's and game images via RetroArch is a legal grey area depending on how you obtain such content, but RetroArch itself is not illegal.
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem solved? Still can't connect to RetroArch? Continue with Step 2.
Turn it on again. Clear internet cookies and browser cache.
Still stuck and not enjoying RetroArch, then go to Step 3.
Still stuck and not enjoying RetroArch, then go to Step 3.
Temporarily disable your antivirus or firewall running in the background. Now, if you can access RetroArch, be informed that your security software is causing problems. Try adding RetroArch to the set of trusted sites.
DNS is a service that translates RetroArch into a machine-readable address called an IP address. In most cases, this job is done by your ISP. If only specific sites are not opening, it is likely to be corrupted.
Ask for direct help to the administrators of RetroArch
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