BizHawk

BizHawk is a handy multi-system emulator for Windows. With its help you can run old games developed for consoles on your laptop or Windows computer. The peculiarity of the program is the open source code, which opens up the possibility of editing it.

How to use the program

You need to download the archive with the utility files, then unzip it to a new folder anywhere on your desktop or hard disk. You do not need to install the utility, after unpacking you can start working right away. To run any game, you need to download the installer beforehand, and then in the main window select a specific tool for emulation. The program offers users to use several hotkeys that can significantly speed up the work. During the first launch of any game, the user needs to set certain control and graphics settings. The application supports Libretro kernels, this allows you to open almost all old console games absolutely correctly and without failures.

Audio and video display settings

To customize audio and video in the game, you need to open the settings and go to the appropriate tabs. For a more comfortable game and beautiful picture it is recommended to set the maximum video settings. It is also possible to edit the aspect ratio of the picture display. Control in the game can be carried out using a connected joystick or keyboard with a mouse. If necessary, the button layout can be changed in the control settings.

Advantages

• Downloading and installing the program is completely free;
• Ability to run old games and console programs on a Windows PC or laptop;
• Ability to customize controls, audio and video display;
• The application is open source;
• The program is fully compatible with all versions of Windows.