The best SNES core in RetroArch is subjective and depends on your priorities, but here's a breakdown of the top contenders:
bsnes/higan
- Accuracy: Considered the most accurate SNES emulator.
- Compatibility: Handles complex games and edge cases flawlessly.
- Performance: Demanding, requires a powerful CPU. Not suitable for low-end devices.
- Ideal for: Purists who want the most authentic experience and have the hardware to support it.
Snes9x
- Performance: Much faster than bsnes/higan. Runs well on a wide range of hardware.
- Compatibility: Excellent compatibility, plays the vast majority of SNES games.
- Accuracy: Not as accurate as bsnes/higan, but generally very good.
- Ideal for: Most users. A good balance of performance and accuracy.
Snes9x Current
- Features: Newer releases and features compared to the Snes9x core
- Compatibility: Same excellent compatibility with Snes9x
- Ideal for: Users that want to try newer features
Recommendation
For most users: Snes9x is the best choice due to its balance of performance, compatibility, and accuracy.
For accuracy enthusiasts with powerful hardware: bsnes/higan provides the most authentic experience.
